Perfect Nude

There is a type of struggle in regards to lipstick. Whilst I am flippant and a downright floozy with pinks, corals, oranges and even reds - nudes have always been a problem. Until now.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Kiss Me Coral | Rio Rush

Before I went flitting off to Spain I had made a standard pilgrimage to Boots to pick up last minute essentials (more on that in another post soon...) but I had spied the new Rio Rush collection from Revlon and pledged to have a proper look once I returned. I've always enjoyed Revlon's summer collections - especially the nail/lip offerings so once I did return and swatched my heart out... Things gone got bought.

Spring Top 5 | Lips

When it comes to lips and colour - it's the one part of my makeup routine that isn't strictly a routine; I switch it up on a daily basis usually dependent on mood and quite frivolously, the weather outside.

Now that we're in Spring (I think it's quite British to moan about the weather and discuss it, but seriously we had five days of Summer the other day...) I'd thought I'd round up five of my current favourites for this time of year...

The Brand | No7

You might remember I did a little brand lovin' a while ago (here,) but there was one particular brand I wanted to give some attention and that's No7.

In the vast amount of choice we have in the high street/drugstore brands, it can be hard to know where to start. I'll only be touching on make up; but I'll just say that I adore the No7 Cleansing balm, Hot Cloth Cleanser, Soft & Soothed Toner... The list is endless on that front!

MAC Russian Red

I mean it was just time. Months spent going to the MAC site, searching for it, looking at swatches online and in store, in various lighting situations. 

Nudes & a Red...

I hadn't heard of the Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks until Essie shared her top 10 drugstore lipsticks - and well then I got intrigued until I finally remembered to pick up Nude Delight - recently however thanks to one of my favourite places to shop online, Fragrance Direct - I picked up two more, Rouge and Notting Hill Nude (Lily just did a post on that one,) - for 99p each....

 From top to bottom; Rouge, Notting Hill Nude, Nude Delight.

Even though the packaging isn't Rimmel's finest - the lipsticks are very comfortable to wear and almost feels like applying a lip balm or butter. Wear time is pretty agreeable too and lasts for three to four hours (longer if not eating, probably,) which for the price point - I don't mind the reapplying. 

The colour pay off is beautiful too and the two nude shades are very wearable - Notting Hill Nude is more on the pink toned scale whilst Nude Delight has more of a peach undertone - so no fear of ending up with concealer lips (worst 'look' ever). 

Rouge looks deceptive in the pan/tube and looks pretty dark but the colour is immensely flattering, it kind of reminds me of the Avon Perfect Kiss in Smitten Red, more of a dark pinky/purple red - but a good colour for most skin tones and one I can see myself using in Autumn/Winter.

I bought Nude Delight in Boots for £6.49 whilst I bought Notting Hill Nude and Rouge for 99p on Fragrance Direct.

Have you tried these lipsticks before? Do you love or hate them?

Peace!

feel unique haul!

 I got the 30ml Caudalie Beauty Elixir, just to try out before I splurge £30ish big ones on a 'toner' -- so far I really like it, but I get the hype about the smell. Eurgh. It also came with free samples, one almost like a BB cream and a serum to use before moisturiser. All of these are floating my boat right now. :)

 I did have three of the lip butters from Revlon, but when my handbag got stolen I lost my 'Peach Parfait' to the thief. Boo. It was the perfect shade for my lips and added a subtle amount of shimmer, so I knew I had to get another nude toned butter... I decided to test out the L'Oreal Paris Caresse in 501 Nude Ingenue. It's perfect - and I adore it. It's a little browner (it seemed a tad pinker online,) than I thought but it is pale enough of on the brown side to still suit my pale skin tone.

I also picked up some Palmers Massage Lotion for stretch marks. I obviously have stretch marks from growing up, standard to most women. I however bought it with mild hopes it may help the scarring from my chicken pox and ease them away quicker. Time will tell. But I love this stuff for moisturiser anyway, it smells gorgeous!

Peace!

Barry M Lip Paint + Natural Collection Eye-shadow Duo

Okay, so I went for a 'tiny' splurge, considering I have a lack of money that is.  But a gal just needs some coral lipstick, you know?

I went for the Barry M 'Coral' 53 shade, and it suits my skin tone down to a t! It's bright and subtle at the same time... Does that make sense guys? Slightly punchy, for my pale, freckled tone... haha! It cost me £4.19 at boots, which is a hellllluva bargain, if you ask moi. 

I also needed a neutral eye-shadow duo and came across Natural Collection at boots, which boasts all products are under £2. This eye-shadow cost £1.99, so I was dubious about the quality, but in the shots where you can see...(had to borrow my dads camera, which I cannot use! I miss my nikon!)... it is a beautiful neutral eye-shadow, and lasted me all day, with NO creases all day! I used No7 eye primer under mine, as always, so I'll give a little test to make sure it lasts without the primer too!

All in all, a very wise spend for me. So happy with these guys!

Peace!