Tag ~ I love Lipsticks

1. How many lipsticks do you have?

I won't count. That might mean owning up to an addiction :D

2. What was the first lipstick that you ever bought?

One from The Body Shop when I was about 14 I think! I don't know how I remember that.

3. Which is your newest lipstick?

Topshop 'Show Off'

4. What is your favourite lipstick brand?

I like MAC for their huge variety of colours and finishes. Another favourite is Chanel since I don't think their lipsticks can be beaten in terms of texture.

5. Favourite Pink?

I don't wear true pink lipsticks too much. I recently picked up Topshop 'Show Off' lipstick though and I've been liking it a lot so I think that has to be my new favourite pink.

6. Favourite Nude?

I don't actually wear nude lipstick much anymore but I used to wear MAC Patisserie a lot which is a great natural shade. I tend to use this a lot on other people too.

7. Favourite Peach/Coral?

It has to be MAC Vegas Volt which is a fantastic bright coral. This looks great when it's sheered out a bit too so that becomes a slightly softer coral shade.

8. Favourite Red?

Well since red is my favourite lipstick colour I couldn't pick just one! So the three that I love are: Chanel Rouge Allure in Flamboyante, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo and MAC 'MAC Red'.

9. Favourite Hot Pink?

Dior Addict Lipstick in Collection. It looks red in the tube but it goes on as a hot pink.

10. Favourite Brown?

Hmmm.....we've moved on from the 90's I think! :D

11. Favourite Rosewood?

Chanel Rouge Coco in Organdi Rose. This is a lovely rosey shade which is great for a very natural look. My photos don't do it much justice I'm afraid!

12. Favourite Plum?

MAC Plumful. I like this one in winter especially.

13. Other Favourite Lipsticks?

MAC Hibiscus (limited edition), Chanel Rouge Coco in Orchidee, Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Heartbreaker, MAC Milan Mode, MAC Lustering and MAC Media (not one I'd wear on myself too much but I really love dark vampy lipstick shades and this one is beautiful for those that can pull it off!).

14. Favourite Lipglosses?

NYX Round Lipgloss in Doll Pink, MAC Lipglass in Hot House (limited edition), Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss in Petulant, MAC Ample Pink Plushglass and MAC Love Nectar Lustreglass (looks lovely over coral lipsticks).

I wasn't tagged by anyone - I just thought I would do it anyway. I tag anyone who would like to do this!

Drug Store Favorites!! Revlon Lipstick!!!

This is my last entry of my drug store favorites. There are more but I realized that I could go on. Sometimes I will just go in the drug store and browse and try some things out and see how I like them. Especially when I'm on a budget but have that itch for some makeup but on a serious budget!!

I've done a post before on Revlon's lipsticks. I absolutely love these lipsticks!! The consistency is so creamy and smooth. They glide on with ease and the pigmentation is unbelievable!! As I stated in another post about Revlon's lipsticks is that they were some of the first lipsticks to make it into my kit. "Mauve it Over" is my favorite!! It is such a great nude and natural color for all skin types. It's usually the color I go to for my brides.

Pros:

~Sold at drug stores(easy to find)

~Reasonably Priced(Always a sale going on)

~Great Coverage and pigmentation

~Lots of colors to choose from

Cons:
~NONE

Dior Addict Lipstick 865 Collection Review

Dior have just recently revamped and modernised their iconic lipstick, Dior Addict. It now has an entirely new appearance and formula and the collection contains an incredible 44 shades! Dior have categorized the lipsticks into three different styles which I think is really fun. The three styles are: Rock Icon Style, Doll Style and Glam Icon Style.

The shade that I bought is 865 'Collection' and belongs to the Glam Icon Style! It looks quite red in the tube but when applied it's actually a gorgeous fuchsia/bright pink colour. I think this is the kind of shade that could absolutely be worn either with a stronger look for nighttime or to add some colour to a more neutral daytime look.

The new formula has less wax than a classic lipstick. Instead it has a gel which claims to provide hydration and shine. I think this just may be one of the best textures in a lipstick that I've tried so far. It's smooth, has a gorgeous shine and is comfortable to wear. It also has a lovely amount of pigment - not as much as the Dior Rouge lipsticks but still a fantastic amount. On top of all that I think the packaging is just so beautiful! The price is very steep though at €28. I was lucky enough to have a gift card which I bought this with but I still think if you want a bit of indulgence then they are worth splurging on. The only fault I can think of is that these have a rounded top instead of the classic pointed one which makes them a bit harder to apply precisely so therefore I find that a lip brush is required. 

Compared to my Chanel Rouge Coco Shine this has more pigment. The Chanel, however, is a bit glossier. The Chanel Rouge Coco Shine also feels more moisturising but I think the Dior Addict may be a bit more long-wearing. It's really hard to pick a favourite! For ease of application and less effort I tend to grab my Coco Shine. However, when considering shade range and quality of colours then the Dior Addict comes out on top.

Pros: Smooth, hydrating, nice shiny finish, good pigment, amazing packaging
Cons: Price, rounded shape makes application more difficult

Mark out of 10: 9

Would I buy again: Yes


Hope everyone has a lovely weekend whatever you get up to! I'm off on a little holiday to Rome tomorrow for a few days which I'm extremely excited about! (:

NYX Haul

Hi Girls!!

Almost two weeks ago, I ordered some NYX Lipsticks and Eye Shadows from Cherry Culture, they were having a 50% discount in all NYX makeup, so I said why not? It all arrived today. I am very happy with all the things I ordered, the eye shadows are so pigmented, and the lipsticks are amazingly creamy and moisturizing.

In this post I will only show you the eyeshadows with swatches, tomorrow I will do another post showing the lipsticks.

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Olá meninas!!
Quase há duas semanas a traz, encomendei umas coisas da NYX na Cherry Culture. Encomendei uns batons, e umas sombras. Aproveitei uma promoção que estava no site que tinha tudo da NYX a 50% de desconto. Hoje chegou tudinho, e fiquei super contente com as sombras e com os batons, as sombras são super pigmentadas, e os batons sao muito cremosos e hidratantes. 

Nesta postagem irei só mostrar as sombras, com swatches, e amanha mostro os batons noutra postagem.

XOXO

 

                     Black                                                                                             Pure Skin

               Vanilla Shimmer                                                                                        Champagne

                       Copper                                                                                             Ultimatum

                   Highlight                                                                                             Deep Brown

Simple FOTD With Chanel Rouge Coco Shine

This is just a really quick and simple everyday look using my new Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo. This lippie definitely gets a lot of love from me and I've been wearing it loads since i bought it. It's one of those face brightening lipsticks and I think it's a great red for everyday wear as it's not too bold or overdone. This would also be a great option for those who may be a bit wary of wearing a really full-on red lip. I also have the Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow Iced Gold on my cheekbones here which I reviewed in my last post so you can see how it looks on the skin.

 Face:

Diorskin Forever 010 mixed with Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet 15

MAC Pro Longwear Concealer NW20 & NW15 mixed

Jemma Kidd Dewy Glow Radiance Creme in Iced Gold

Dior Bronze Matte 002

Graftobian HD Creme Blush in Raspberry Wine

Laura Mercier Translucent Powder

Eyes:

Laura Mercier Metallic Creme Eye Colour in Platinum as a base

MAC Naked Lunch on the lid

MAC Wedge in crease

Face2 Cake Eyeliner on upper lash line

Clinique Cream Eyeliner on waterline

Max Factor False Lash Effect Mascara

Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Blonde

Lips:

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo

Hope everyone's having a good day! (:

Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Monte Carlo 62 Review

I finally picked up one of the new Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks while I was out and about last week. I've been meaning to try these since their release here back in March but have been pondering over which colour to get for a few weeks now (oh the dilemmas of a make-up artist, lol!). It was either between the lovely Monte Carlo or Bonheur. I eventually settled on Monte Carlo - a gorgeous glossy strawberry red shade.

Swatched heavily - about 3 layers

I absolutely love the idea behind these lipsticks - they look like a lipstick but have the finish of a gloss...minus the stickiness! The texture is lovely - extremely smooth and glides on really easily. I've been wearing Monte Carlo for the past week and so far I'm loving it! It's very comfortable to wear and feels nice and moisturising. The only downside for me is that I find that I had to apply it quite heavily to achieve the full colour pay-off since these lipsticks are fairly sheer and so for this reason I can see it running out quite fast. It cost me €26.50 which is very pricey but what do you expect from Chanel! Other than that, however, it's a beautiful lipstick which I'm really enjoying. I think this will be perfect for the summer months when I still want a nice bit of colour but may want to look a bit more effortless! I also think it would be great to wear over a heavier lipstick for a bit of added shine in lieu of a sticky gloss.

The ad campaign for these on the Chanel Makeup Confidential website is so cute! You can check it out here: http://chanel-makeup-confidential.chanel.com/en_GB/#/collection/27/44

Pros: Easy to apply, very comfortable to wear, lovely glossy finish

Cons: Must be built up if you want to get a good colour pay-off, pricey

Mark out of 10: 8

Would I buy again: Yes

Heartbreaker

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in 016 Heartbreaker has been one of my favourite shades now for the past few months. It's a really beautiful fuchsia which I instantly fell in love with it after seeing Zooey Deschanel wearing it in Rimmels ad for these lippies. The texture is also great considering the low price tag. They go on very smooth and have a lovely sheen to them. The lasting power is really good too. The only thing I'm not too keen on is the fake cherry smell - and unfortunately this is the case with all Rimmels lipsticks. I can definitely overlook this though since it's such a gorgeous colour! I decided to glam it up today with a slight smoky eye but I think this would look equally great with minimal eyeshadow and maybe just a winged liner.

Excuse the piece of glitter on my lip :D

Face:

Diorskin Forever Foundation 010 mixed with Make Up For Ever Mat Velvet 15

Benefit Erase Paste in Fair

MAC Pearl Cream Colour Base

MAC Prep & Prime Powder

Dior Bronze Matte 002

NARS Deep Throat Blush

Eyes:

MAC Powersurge Eye Kohl as a base

MAC Patina on lid

MAC Mulch in crease

MAC Espresso in outer corner

MAC Vanilla Pigment in inner corner

Clinique Cream Liner

Max Factor False Lash Mascara

Urban Decay 'Tease' false lashes

Laura Mercier Brow Pencil in Blonde

Bobbi Brown Brow Shaper in Blonde

Lips:

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Heartbreaker

MAC Superglass in Totally Bang!