Top 5 Lip Products!

                                    

I think out of all make up products, lipsticks are my most purchased and most worn! I'm forever tempted into buying them because of the colours, the packaging, the formulas, the finishes...... The list goes on!  So I thought why not pick my all time favourite ones! And alas! Here they are.......

Revlon Lip Butters- I love these soooooo much! I love the fact that although they are really creamy and nourishing, that does not compromise the colour pay off at all! And you still get this amazing sheen of colour, not too much, but just enough so that I can still wear the red shade, named Candy Apple, in the day time! They have a lot of amazing shades available and for £7.99 each I think they are a steal!

Rimmel Appocalips Lip Laquers- Super glossy, super pigmented (like really) and super pretty! I love the pigmentation of these laquers, the colour is so strong, I'm pretty sure even the nude one is like, boom. But non the less I still love them, and teamed with a nice neutral, light eye, they are most certainly day time wearable! 

Revlon Superlusterous Matte Lipstick- I just really like Revlon Lipsticks....... And these are no exceptions! They do have a lovely matte finish, but they are still super moisturising on the lips as well - perfect! 

No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick- I really, really love the finish of this lipstick, it's quite the same as the Revlon Superlusterous, but more, soft? It has such a beautiful feel to it, and the colour is lovely too! Nice and strong! Perfect for those winter days when your lips are feeling a bit dry, and you just need that pop of colour to brighten the day! At £9.50 for each one, they're a little more expensive, but totally worth the money, not to mention at the moment you can buy one and get the second half price in Boots! Yaaayyyy! 

Maybelline Babylips- I purchased these on a whim and when they were on offer for 3 for 2! So I just jumped straight in and purchased 3 of them! Two are colour tinted, and one mint flavoured, all three moisturise, and all 3 are a-mazing! The tinted ones give off just the right amount colour for a pretty au natural look! 

Well there we have it! My top 5 Lipsticks/products! 

What are yours? Do we have any in common? x 

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Jimmy Choo Limited Edition EDT

Why hello summer/rest of my life smell........

Being a big fan of the original Jimmy Choo fragrance, it was no surprise that when stumbled across at the Duty Free at the channel tunnel that I was going to love it! After debating about it throughout my holiday, and being gutted when it was sold out on my way back, I hunted around on the Internet for prices, sizes, etc, and eventually settled for the 60ml EDT from Superdrug!

Jimmy Choo Exotic is a flanker of the original Jimmy Choo fragranced which was released in 2011, with hints of black current sorbet, zesty grapefruit, tiger orchid and passion flower, this fragrance smells absolutely amazing! So sophisticated but fresh and inviting at the same time!

This Fragrance is available in 100ml, which retails for around £58.00 for that amount, or alternatively from £43 for the 60ml. 

The only down side to this fragrance? That it's EDT and not EDP, I usually prefer a purer and stronger smell, but regardless this still smells darn good and has good staying power!

The last? That it's Limited Edition, be quick and get it now! It's not one you want to miss, I'm already close to ordering a second bottle for the day it's discontinued! 

Picture taken from the perfume shop online.

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Kick Ass 2 Review!

                                   

Rejoice! Hit Girl, Kick Ass, and the former Red Mist, now known as the Mother Fucker (language,sorry) are back! 

After the success of the first Kick Ass movie, I was excitedly awaiting the release of number two! It was one of those movies where after I finished watching I felt a sequel was a good idea, you know with some movies you just think 'okay that was really good, but it it really doesn't need a sequel' and others you're like 'that was so good, that needs a sequel, there's so much more to know/happen!', well yeah, Kick Ass was one of those.

Me and my best friend went to go and see it today, it was released today and is, I'm sure, in pretty much all cinemas in the UK, and I have to say I was not disappointed! Christopher Mintz-Plasse's character was still so funny, down to his costume (AKA a jazzed up version of his mother's dominatrix's costume) and his over all persona. Hit Girl is still fierce, edgy and powerful, (go girl) and Kick Ass is still his adorable ,and VERY toned now, self! 

There are many new characters, including a hench Russian woman named Mother Russia and a WWE fighter named Black Death, that are a part of Mother Fucker's group of super villains, and characters such as Night Bitch, Colonel Stars and Stripes and his companion dog Sophia, who are part of the Super Hero group Kick Ass joins named Justice Forever. Also, Turk from scrubs is in it, well Donald Faison, that alone is enough of reason to see it. His character is awesome. 

The plot is based along Mother Fucker's revenge on Kick Ass for killing his father, Hit Girls discovery of who she is, and Kick Ass' search to find a group of Super Hero's to form a team with. That's all I'll say for now, because I don't want to ruin anything! ONE THING I WILL SAY THOUGH IS THAT THE DOG DOES NOT DIE, IT'S OK. 

Now although the first Kick Ass film did have it's sad moments, it was still largely comedic. With Kick Ass 2 I found it was a lot more graphic, and there were a lot more sad moments! Not to mention the amount of shocking deaths, people you just do not expect to die, including one big one that made me sad and shocked the hell out of me! But it all adds to the depth and quality of the plot! 

Over all a very good movie that I highly recommend seeing! 

Four stars! 

What did you guys think of it? I know it got a lot of stick from the press, but I really did like it! 

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Nivea In Shower Body Moisturiser Review!

                                   

Back from holiday and with a new well-loved edition to my shower routine! 

I literally prayed and sang to the heavens when this product was released, why? Because I am sooo lazy with moisturising (as mentioned in my previous post)! It's the biggest chore for me, even though I like having soft skin! 

So yeah, when this came out I celebrated big time because now I could just do it in the shower, and get it all over and done with! Yes, I'm lazy..

So the good thing about this product is that it's so quick and easy to use, it's not to be confused with a shower gel, you still have to wash using your everyday scrub of choice, but after you're finished washing that off, you simply just get this moisturiser, apply where ever and simply wash it off, ta-dah, no standing there having to wait for it to sink in or having to wait 5 minutes before washing it off, you just go ahead and do it straight away! Although i do like to give it 2 minutes personally (If i'm not rushing, which is not very often) 

And the even better thing about this product is (and quite obviously) that it actually works(!), I was a little dubious at first because it just seemed too good to be true, but after using it for this first time, as soon as I was dry I could feel my skin was soft and smooth, and there were no usual tell-tale signs of dry skin anywhere! 

Currently at £3.39 for 400ml online at Superdrug, the price is quite good! I'd say you get good use out of it, I've had mine (400ml) for just coming up to about two weeks now, and having used it nearly everyday, still have a good just under 1/2 a bottle left! Available in two formulas, one for dry skin, which comes in a blue bottle, and one for normal skin, which comes in a white bottle, no-ones left out, I have the white bottle, and although I usually have dry-ish skin, I've coped fine.

I'd say the only let down about this product for me is the smell, now don't get me wrong, it smells good, but with a supposed 'Sea Minerals' scent, I just wish the smell would transfer onto the skin more, as I can't really smell it very strongly after using it! This downfall isn't major, unless your someone who really likes a strongly fragranced moisturiser, and because Nivea does focus on very skin friendly, dermatologically tested products, I suppose too much fragrance would be a big no no for them! Don't worry though, a spritz of perfume and you'll be fine! 

Overall I really love this product, and I definitely see myself re-purchasing it in the future, thank you Nivea! 

Xx

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My Summer Essentials!

Summer time is here! Even if in the UK it is on and off at the moment! For me, and for a lot people, the beginning of summer signals the start of different beauty products being used and new essentials taking the places of old ones. So here are my summer essentials! 

1- A good deodorant - The slightly more icky side of beauty! But we all have to face the facts, unless you are blessed with some kind of non-sweat ability, summer is hot, and hot means sweat! So everyone needs that good solid deodorant that we can rely on, and my go to sweat-stopper of choice is Garnier Mineral Ultra Dry Antiperspirant, now this comes in a blue themed bottle and a pink themed bottle, both smell great, but my preference lies with the blue themed. This deodorant is brilliant! It keeps me anti-sweaty throughout the day, and the smell really sticks - great!

2- A good sun cream- This really is quite an obvious one! I really enjoy using this one from Vichy, it's factor 50+ so I usually use this when i go on holiday, and also apply it to my face, although its not specifically just for the face and is mainly a body sun cream, my skin is quite dry so it's not too thick and oily for me! Also Vichy does have a sun cream specifically made just for the face, perhaps one for oilier skin types! For hot days in the UK I usually stick to a trusty factor 20 or 25 Nivea sun cream!

3- A nice, light moisturizer- I have to admit that I am so lazy with moisturizing after showering, it really takes a lot of motivation for me to start what I look at as a chore! So when I moisturize and the consistency is so thick, creamy, and sticky I still feel like it's been freshly applied an hour after standing in front of a fan in a desperate attempt to make it dry - I am well and truly put off! But then I discovered the Intensive 7 Days Soothing Gel Moisturizer by Garnier that is a gel-based formula (making it super absorbent, super fast) and lasts for an apparent 7 days! And all is good, no sticky feeling and no need to moisturize every day! Yayy!

4- A light foundation, and mattifying powder- Sunny weather + sweat = Shine, I must say, I don't really suffer from oily skin, but recently I have noticed that my nose is starting to get shiny as the day goes by! But I don't want to use a mattifying  foundation as this will not be compatible with the dry skin on the rest of my face! So I have created a dynamic duo that boosts my skins moisture, is lightweight and still keeps the shine at bay! That duo being my all time favorite foundation AKA Revlon Nearly Naked, and Rimmel's Stay Matte Powder! If you have oily skin, try replacing the Revlon Nearly Naked with something like Revlon's Photoready foundation, teamed with the powder!

5- An SPF lip balm- My lips get really dry in the sun, so I have made it my mission to protect them more from the rays! Usually I am sneaky and hope that the lipstick I am wearing will serve as a suitable protector, but from now on Nivea's SPF balm has earned it's place in my make-up routine, I will apply it 5 minutes before my lipstick to let it take effect!

6- A summer scent- This is more one that I am planning to add to my perfume shelf soon! To be honest most of my perfumes are quite- heavy? Not so fresh smelly, more sweet(ish), with the likes of Beyonce's Heat Rush along with Jimmy Choo, there's nothing fresh for me to sport this summer- this needs to change! - any suggestions? I'm eyeing up the Jo Malone Fragrances....

Hope you have enjoyed this! What are your summer essentials? 

xx

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My 'let down' products! :(

Here are the culprits all lined up! Now usually before i buy an expensive product i do quite a bit of research into it, reading other reviews, watching videos on them etc, but when it comes to drug store products i usually just take a chance, so i can review and write my first impressions on here! (And also because i get tempted FAR to easily in the shops!). So with all this taken into account it's no surprise to find that there are some purchases that have left me disappointed!

1-  Maybelline's 'The Rocket' Mascara- When i purchased this mascara, my intention was actually to purchase 'The Falsies' mascara by Maybelline, but because this was on sale i couldn't say no! However i just don't like this mascara at all, i don't like the brush, as i feel it takes too much mascara with it, and the formula itself i don't like either, when i wore this it crumbled and left black around my bottom lashes- a big no for me!

 2- Collection Illuminating touch concealer- After trying the Collection Lasting Perfection concealer and loving it, i decided to go with something a little more brightening and decided on this! However, this formula is simply too drying and matte for my dry skin! I also purchased this a shade too light :(

 3- Bourjois Healthy Mix foundation- I purchased this back when it was first released and was really looking forward to using it, unfortunately my skin reacted to it leaving me with lots of tiny spots! So sadly i couldn't continue using it, i'm thinking of trying out the healthy mix serum soon, so i will update you on that and see how skin liked it too!

4- Max Factor Flipstick Colour Effect in Gypsy Red- The problem with this one was that it was too drying for my lips and that the colours just didn't suit me at all! I also think that the colours didn't blend together well enough and they were too bright and non-natural looking for my liking! A shame as i love Max Factor and usually love all their products! 

I hope you've enjoyed this post! Have you had the same problem with any of these products?

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June Favorites!

So it's now July which means only one thing! June favorites! 

Here are the beauty products I have been loving throughout June! 

1. The Barry M 'Gel' Nail Polishes and Sally Hansen 'Nailgrowth Miracle'

I first purchased one of these nail polishes in the shade 'Lychee', it is such a beautiful nude colour with a hint of pink and it's perfect for a simple and sophisticated look! I then purchased a second one in the colour 'Satsuma' after seeing one of my friends wearing it! Again this is such a nice colour and it's perfect for a pop of colour on your nails, and looks really nice and summery, i love these gel nail polishes, they last a lot longer and make my nails feel strong at the same time!

 As well as these two nail polishes i also have been loving the Sally Hansen 'Nailgrowth Miracle' polish which is a clear formula that helps to strengthen the nails, you can use this as a base-coat or just on it's own! The nail polish is great and after having brittle nails for sooooo long, it's really strengthened my nails and helped them to grow a lot longer too!

2- Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Kiss Me Coral'

Here is an unedited swatch for you, so you can see the colour better!

I think i have a little bit of an obsession with the colour orange at the moment! Orange clothes, lipsticks, blushers, and i'm eyeing up an orange handbag from Topshop too! But anyway! This lipstick is such a lovely colour, a really vibrant coral/orange, so for those of you that like a more toned down shade this might not be one for you! This lipstick is super creamy and moisturizing, and just generally amazing for the summer!

3- The Max Factor 'Wild Mega Volume' Mascara

Max Factor has always been my 'go to' brand for mascaras, so when i saw that they had a new one out, AND it was on promotion in Superdrug for only £4.99 (!!!!!) i just had to get it! I've used this a few times now and really like it, it's not as good as their 'false lash effect' one, but i don't think anything ever will be! it gives my lashes lovely volume and is non-clumpy at the same time! - Perfect!

4- Pro:Voke 'Touch of Silver Twice a Week Brightening Shampoo' And John Frieda 'Go Blonder' conditioner

I recently ombred my hair, but because my hair was a really dark brown, it obviously didn't go blonde, it went more of a caramel-brown colour, which i was happy with, to be honest i was dubious as to whether the L'Oreal 'Wilde Ombre Kit' would even lighten my hair that much in the first place, as it seemed near impossible to do the other times i had tried to go even just a shade lighter! But it succeeded very well and looks natural but still noticeable! I was going to dye it over once more, but decided against it as I didn't want to damage my hair any more, so instead i bought these two products, the Pro:Voke shampoo takes out the brassy tones in the colour, and the John Frieda lightens your hair gradually, and i have to say both products have really made a difference! My hair is at least two shades lighter than what it was, and not any more damaged! Yay!

5- Rimmel 'Stay Matte' powder

I bought this after hearing Tanya Burr talk about it a lot! And i'm very glad i did! This is brilliant to help keep your make-up in place and just make sure your skin doesn't get too greasy through out the day! I purchased mine in 'Transparent' and it's a great universal shade!

6- Sleek Contour Kit in 'Fair' and bareMinerals Radiance powder in 'Pure'

I have already written reviews about both of these products, so i'll keep it short! All I have to say is that i am still loving these products a lot! Both amazing colours and great staying power too!

That's it for my June favorites! Hope you enjoyed! What are yours?

xx

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