That was so last year...

Make-up trends and blogger lust haves rarely last any longer than celebrity whirl wind romances; yet, we all still buy into them (and buy all them) as soon as we can, because how else are we meant to prove that we're cool and a true blogger, right?

The best of... Lipsticks

This year, for me at least, has been the year of the lipsticks. I couldn't get enough of the stuff. Formerly the women addicted to eyes, I'm now all about the lips.

 So, as the year's coming to a close (can you say Christmas?!?) I thought I'd do a round up of all the lip products I've been loving. 

Favourite high end: YSL Rouge Volupte in 13

Favourite high street: Rimmel Moisture Renew in Notting Hill Nude

Favourite matte: MAC Ruby Woo/Rimmel Kate Matte 101

Favourite bold: Rimmel Appocalips in Stellar

Favourite liquid: Loreal Extrodinare 101 Rose Melody

Favourite brand: Rimmel Moisutre Renew

Comfiest: No7 BB Lips

Most used: No7 BB Lips

What have been your favourites this year?

Laura

Review: Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in 510 Mayfair Red Lady

One of my favourite lipstick lines is the Rimmel Moisture Renew range and over time I've managed to create quite the collection. However they've since re-branded their products and brought out some new shades that I was excited to check out.

After I quick perusal of colours I decided to pick up the shade Mayfair Red Lady as it was a shade that was least like any in my collection. Plus the 'Lady' part made me think of Parker from the Thunderbirds... Anyway back to the product.

Whilst the packaging of the products are a bit different to how they used to be the formula is still the same. It applies easily and gives a nourishing feel to your lips. The pigmentation is spot on with the colour from the bullet being the colour you get on your lips.

I'm glad that although they've re-branded the product is still as good as it was before, maybe even slightly more nourishing. Perfect.

What do you think of this? Do you like it?

Laura xoxo

Review: Maybelline ColorSensational Shine Gloss in Glorious Grapefruit

After hearing many a blogger talk about these Maybelline ColorSensational Shine Gloss's and with Boots having their 3 for 2 offer going I thought it was only right I pick one up and give it a shot. A first Cashmere Rose was the one I intended to pick up, but after swatching it in store it felt a bit bleh, so I plumped for Glorious Grapefruit instead.

Whilst it is a definite peachy shade, leaning slightly orange in the tube and in my swatch, on my lips it definitely goes more pink which I like. 

One of the reasons I picked up this product is because it has been likened to the Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfectors which I'm yet to try but stare longingly at whenever I'm near a counter. I do however have the No7 BB Lips which I hold in high regard. In comparison to that product I'd say this is definitely more of a lipgloss than a nourishing product, and I did have a case of hair stuck in lips when wearing this, which I don't usually get with my BB lips. 

What I like about this product is the pigmentation it has. Whilst it is deemed to be a lipgloss, it definitely has the coverage to be a liquid lipstick, in my opinion. It gives a nice colour without feeling to heavy and thick on the lips. I also love how small the doe foot applicator is and it makes applying it really easy.

I think this is a great your lips but better look, and is something I can see myself reaching for a lot over the coming months. It is the nice finishing touch to a natural make-up look, or for toning down a smokey eye.

I do love me a nude lip afterall.

Have you tried these? What do you think?

Laura xoxo

Let's Talk Lips

A used to be an eyeshadow girl, then a blush girl, and lately I'm all about lips. I can't get enough of all the different formula's, colours and brands. I think the lipstick you choose to wear definitely changes the whole look of you make-up, so it's an important step.

The comfort one: When I'm in a rush, or just want something comfortable to wear I always reach for my No7 BB Lips. The formula is glossy without being sticky and is nice and moisturising on the lips. It also contains SPF too which makes it perfect for summer (shall it ever arrive!)

The Tube Stick: Crayon style lipsticks are definitely a trend that isn't dying down. I'm glad about that as I think they're really handy (as long as they're twist top rather than sharpen!) Of all the ones I've tried I must say the Bourjois Colour Booster's are my favourites. Perfect pigmentation, feels nice and the lips and the longest lasting too.

The Moisturising one: As far as moisturising formula's go, the Moisture Renew Range by Rimmel are my favourite. The have the proper pigmentation of a lipstick (unlike the BB lips) but the comforting factor of a moisturising lipstick too. Perfect if your lips are a little dry from the winter.

The Liquid Lacquer: Liquid lipsticks are a trend that intrigued me. I'm yet to try a YSL glossy stain, but I've admired from a far. To save my bank balance I picked up the Rimmel Appocalips (in a number of colours I may add) and I can see why people like the liquid lip. Pigmentation is incredible, shine is gorgeous and the longevity is pretty spectacular. My only gripe is the fact it can get on your teeth a little. I find using the back of the applicator a great way to give the right amount of product.

The Luxurious Buy: Every time I get enough points on my Boots card I go straight to Dior and Chanel and peruse their lipstick selection, picking up and putting down multiple colours and formula's and leave empty handed. I just can't do it. Then Christmas came and bought along with it the Feel Unique Sale. I had a £20 voucher and the YSL Rouge Voluptee was in the sale for that price so I picked one up. Every thing about it screams luxury, from the packaging to the finish. Now I just need to decide on my next colour...

What are your favourite lipsticks?

Laura xoxo

Review: YSL Rouge Volupte lipstick in Peach Passion

Can we all just take a moment and say a collective 'aaahhh'. Let's just forget about the product for a moment and discuss the packaging. There is a reason YSL is deemed a luxurious brand; the packaging alone speaks for itself. There is something satisfying about seeing this sitting in my collection.

Now the product: this lipstick is what I imagine Revlon modeled their lip butters on. Super soft and moisturising with a great amount of pigmentation. I picked up the shade 13 'Peach Passion' which is definitely more peachy than pink. 

It has a lovely smell/taste which is almost like peaches, not that I think it's lipstick specific. It applies like a dream and lasts for the usual amount of time for lipstick, especially one this moisturising. 

What do you think of this lipstick? Do you have it?

Laura xoxo

p.s I'm baaaaacccckkkk! You may or may not have noticed a lack of posts on this here blog. Over the Christmas period I lost my blogging mojo, but it's back now. I won't be posting as regularly as I used to but there will be fresh content on here each week, just in case you were wondering! 

Top Three: Lips for Winter

There's nothing quite like a change in season to inspire a swap of make-up right? Whilst Autumn calls for berry's and purples Winter is all about the red in my opinion.

Rimmel Moisture Renew in Berry Queen: The only berry in this list, and a pretty good dupe to my MAC Dobunet. The formula is nice and moisturising (go figure) and looks lovely on the lips.

MAC Ruby Woo: I have the lovely Shen to thank for this being in my collection. She sent it to me and I really like it. I think it works best with some Blistex underneath and is the perfect bright red colour.

Loreal Colour Riche in 401 : If red scares you a bit then go for this. The formula makes it very sheer and easy to apply, perfect if a bold lip scares you. If you want to make it bolder add a red lip liner underneath.

Throwback Thursday: MAC Brick-o-la

Brick-o-la is a gorgeous lipstick that I often fail to reach for, why? I don't know.

A lighter version of my autumn fave Doubennet. It's a nice dark, almost red pink colour.

What do you think of this lipstick?

Laura xoxo

Throwback Thursday: Rimmel Lipstick in Rose Sorbet

I love the Rimmel Moisture Renew range, I really think they are some of the best lipsticks, and are a great price too. It was because of this I found myself picking up this shade in Rose Sorbet. 

In the bullet it doesn't really look like a 'me' colour,  it looks really pinky and bright, but when swatched it isn't that bright.

On the lips it looks like a nice your lips but pinker colour and adds a nice pop of colour to the lips without being too OTT. For this reason I've found myself reaching for it, alot!

What do you think?

Laura xoxo

Throwback Thursday: High Shine Lip Crayon

Ah, another Lip Crayon that I added to my collection a while ago, and what a surprise, I forgot about it! 

This colour is called Statement, which looks like it will be a deep red colour in the bullet, but really comes off more pinkish and isn't all that statementy.

Whilst I do actually like that it isn't that 'red' I do find that it bleeds slightly, which is it's only downside for me!

Do you like this? What do you think?

Laura xoxo

Review: MAC Cosmo Lipstick

So when I found out I'd got my first proper job I thought a MAC lipstick would be a good way to mark the occassion, and help me decide what lipstick to wear on the first day. However when I went shopping nothing called to me, plus I was with friends who don't really get the joy of MAC so I left empty handed. Then I was in London and went to the Covent Garden store, picked this up, swatched it, liked it, then found out they didn't have it in stock. However, I was then in a John Lewis and managed to get my hands on it. So not only is it a work lippie, it's also a London one too. (I'm sentimental like that.)

Now you've had the back-story, I'll move onto the product. Cosmo is an amplified formula (my fave!) which means it's long lasting on the lips and really well pigmented. I'd describe it as a brownish/dark pink. A darker your lips kind of colour.

If you're looking for something similar for a cheaper price I recommend Rimmel's 'Asia' lipstick. Slightly less pink but still holds a similarity, and half the price!

It is probably a bit dark for the summer months, but I think it's very work place appropriate.

What do you think of this lipstick?

Laura xoxo

New In: Bourjois Lip Products

I'm a Boots girl through and through. Something about their advantage card system keeps me faithful, but when I heard about the Bourjois Colour Boost lipsticks, and couldn't find them in any Boots stores, I strayed, and found myself in Superdrug. (Sorry Boots.) 

I ended up going for the colour Orange Punch as it just seemed very 'me.' I usually stay away from anything 'orange' as I don't feel it suits me. However, this is defintely more coral. Whilst looking through the colours, this Shine lipstick in 20 pratically begged me to take it home. So I did. 

I then found out, it was practically the same!!

First up, the product I went in for. This colour boost in Orange Punch. I'm a really sucker for these crayon type products, and this one has not disappointed. It applies like a dream, and gives a really good colour payoff. What I love about it is the fact it contains SPF which is perfect for the summer months.

Ok, so this colour really is the same as above, so why did I get it? Because it's amazing. I actually prefer this to the Revlon Lip Butters. It is the same packaging and same moisturising feel, but it has an amazing glossy finish and much more pigmented. Plus, how cool is the packaging? I don't know if this range is new, I've never seen it before, but I also never really look at Bourjois lipsticks, but boy am I glad I did!

Have you tried these? What do you think?

Laura xoxo