LOTD - Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Hi everyone,

 

 

This is the only Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain that I own and I really like it! It's a pretty, everyday colour that can be put on without a lot of thought. I really like wearing it with minimal face make up and a neutral eye.

This retails for £7.99

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

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Wednesday Wishlist

Hi everyone,

 

After being on a spending ban for a while it's a nice feeling to be able to spend money if I want to. I would like to be more careful with my purchases though, and only buy things that I really want and products I've done a bit of research on.

 

Soap and Glory Sugar Crush Body Buttercream - £10.50

I love the scent of sugar crush! I have the scrub and the body wash but I can't wait to get my hands on the body butter! I think I'll wait until there's a 3 for 2 on and there's two other products I want.

 

 

Revlon PhotoReady Concealer - £6.49

I've heard that this is a really well pigmented, creamy concealer and is even good for under eyes. Really want to try it!

 

Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation - £10.99

I want to repurchase this foundation! I've run out and really want to get myself another bottle, it offers great coverage and is pretty long wearing.

 

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette - £20

Even though I have both of the Naked palettes I would love to buy this. I think it'd be great as an easy everyday palette, for filling in your brows, creating a really simple every day look, creating a smokey look, using the black shade as a liner. A very versatile and travel friendly palette!

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

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November Favourites

Hi everyone!

Long time no see...

I've been a bit rubbish with blogging recently and the lack of decent light isn't helping!

 

But anyway here are my November favourites....

 

 

 

Urban Decay Vice Palette

This is such a beautiful palette! My boyfriend was kind enough to treat me to it at the end of October and I've been loving using it. The shadows are amazing quality and there's a great mixture of neutral, bright and jewel colours.

 

Here are my favourite shades...

 

Burt's Bees Mango Lip Balm

Such a moisturising lip balm, it really feels like it's doing my lips a lot of good when I apply this. I've been using it non stop! Throughout the day and at night time.

 

Soap and Glory Hand Food Hand Cream

As the weather's been so cold recently this hand cream has been a lifesaver! It absorbs really quickly, smells fantastic and is really good for taking care of dried out skin.

 

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

For the past couple of weeks I have worn this pretty much everyday! It's so gorgeous but I won't go on about it too much as I'm going to be reviewing it soon. :)

 

Avene Rich Hydrating Cream

Since the weather's got colder my Soap and Glory day cream hasn't been cutting it, my skin's been so dry and needed a richer moisturiser before I put make up on. This has been the answer to my prayers, it works like a dream!

 

No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Mink

This is a really pretty shadow and perfect for an all over the lid colour for a quick and easy look. The colour is a bit difficult to describe, so here's a swatch...

 

 

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

 

Sunday Night Make Up Shake Up #5

Hi everyone,

 

I've not done one of these posts for ages! I have still been trying to mix up make make up choices fairly frequently though.

 

Here are my picks for this week...

 

 

 

Technic "Prime It" Illuminating Face Primer

This is a bit of a cheapie primer, it has a nice glow to it but I've not used it much, so I'm going to try using it everyday this week.

 

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

I bought this aages ago and just havn't got round to wearing it that much so I'm going to make an effort with it this week!

 

L'oreal Color Riche Lipstick in Berry Blush

This is another neglected lip product, it's a really pretty pinkish berry colour. I think I'm going to wear it mixed with a bit of lipbalm for a sheer berry lip colour.

It also smells lovely, like roses and fruit.

 

Revlon Golden Affair Blusher in Berry Daring

This blusher is perfect for autumn/winter for giving the cheeks a pretty rosey glow. I think I'll enjoying rediscovering this blush.

 

No7 Stay Perfect Eyeshadow in Mink

I have a few single No7 eyeshadows but I never reach for them over my palettes, but I'm going to pull a different one out every week and get some use out of them.

This week I've chosen Mink as it's so beautiful! It's a cool toned taupe/pale brown with a satiny sheen to it. I think I'll wear it over my Maybelline color tattoo in Permanant Taupe.

 

Writing this post has made me really look forward to my make up choices this week!

 

Thank you for reading,

Jess

xxx

 



My Top 5...Lipsticks

Hi everyone,

I thought I'd do a top 5 lipsticks post today. I've only recently(last few months) started to wear lipstick regularly after being a die hard lipgloss fan for years! 

So here are my favourites out of the ones that I've tried so far...

(L-R L'oreal Caresse Aphrodite Scarlet, L'oreal Caresse Sweet Berry, Revlon Lip Butter Berry Smoothie, MAC Speed Dial, BarryM Lip Paint 153 )

L'oreal Caresse in Aphrodite Scarlet

This was the first L'oreal Caresse that I bought and I love it! It's a bright, sheer red lipstick with a beautiful creamy consistency and a yummy rosewater smell/fragrance. I love wearing this for everyday when I fancy something bright but light and moisturising on my lips.

L'oreal Caresse in Sweet Berry

I was after this shade for a long time, isn't wasn't in stock anywhere when I looked for it until a few weeks ago. This is a wearable, soft berry shade, that's nice and glossy.  Here is my review on the L'oreal Caresse lipsticks. 


Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
This is another berry toned lipstick that I've been loving, this lipstick is quite sheer but buildable. It's a great shade for day or night and I feel that it really compliments my skin tone. Here is my review on this lip butter.


MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Speed Dial
This was my first and is still my only MAC lipstick and I love it! I don't wear it all that often because it is quite bright but it's a warmish blue toned pink and I fell in love with it when I tried it on at the MAC counter. I also cannot get enough of the smell! 


BarryM Lip Paint in Shade 153
This is a really nicely pigmented and glossy lipstick. It's a kind of orangey pink colour and is a perfect lipstick colour for summer. I think it would look great with tanned skin!


Here are some swatches of the lipsticks...

(L-R Aphrodite Scarlet, Sweet Berry, Berry Smoothie, Speed Dial, 153)


Thanks for reading,
Jess
xxx

My Blusher/Bronzer/Highlighter Stash

 Hi Everyone, 

Here is my blusher, bronzer and highlighter stash :)

I'm pretty new to using blusher, bronzer or highlighters, I never used to wear any of these things on my cheeks! But now I love them, especially highlighters! :)

So lets start with bronzers...

Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzer in Shade 51

This bronzer smells lovely, it smells kind of sweet. I kind of wish i'd bought this in the darker shade as it's pretty pale. It does a good job of warming up my complexion though.

17 Instant Glow Bronzer

This is a pretty pale bronzer, it's not that pigmented and it's pretty chalky. This was the first bronzer I bought.

MUA Bronzer in Shade 3

This is the darkest bronzer out of the three, it's very pigmented and only cost £1! I've not used it that much though as I always feel that I'm too pale to pull it off.

(L-R Bourjois, 17, MUA)

Now onto the blushers...

MAC Flower Fantasy Pearlmatte Powder

This is kinda of blush/highlighter, it's not that pigmented but it has a lovely sheen to it :)

Collection 2000 Shimmer Shades in Blushalicious

I picked this up on a whim because I saw someone talking about it on Youtube, I love that you can use this as 4 individual blushes or swirl them altogether and use as a fifth blush.

Revlon Golden Affair in Berry Daring

I love this blush, it's really warm toned and has a nice golden shimmer to it, its very pigmented and I think this will be my go to blush in the Autumn.

MUA Blush in Shade 2

I love this light berry shade, it's lovely and natural. It's also a total bargain at only £1.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Blush in Summer Fever

This was a bargain Poundland blush, it's nice that it's got three complimenting shades. 

I don't use it much though.

(L-R MAC, Collection 2000, Revlon)

(L-R MUA, Rimmel)

Last but definitely not least, are the highlighters.

 

No7 Vital Enlightening Highlighter Powder

This was from the No7 Spring collection and was the first highlighter that I bought. It's buttery soft and a gorgeous champagne colour.

MAC Mineralize Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle

I am totally in love with this highlighter! 

Technics High Lights

This is a dupe for Benefit's High Beam, it's so pretty and it only cost me £1.50! I love mixing it with my foundation :)

(L-R Technics, No7, MAC)

Anyway, that was a pretty long post,

Thanks for reading,

Jess

xxx

May Favourites

Yay I'm on time with my May favourites! :D

Favourite Face Make Up Products

Bourjois 123 Perfect Foundation

I love this foundation, it's a great medium coverage, quite moisturising and has a lovely smooth consistency. 

Bourjois Bronzing Powder

I hadn't really bothered with bronzer much before I bought this, I got this in the lighter of the two shades and I love it! I use it for an all over sunkissed look and sometimes to contour. 

Favourite Eye Products

(L-R, BarryM Eyeshadow Pencil, Maybelline Colour Tattoo, Sleek's Gateau)

BarryM Eyeshadow Pencil in Gold Cream

I picked this up for highlighting my inner corner and I love it! It's a gorgeous colour and has a really smooth and creamy texture. I've also been using it to line my upper lash line when I've been wearing gold eyeshadow.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in On and on Bronze

This has been my go to daytime eye look, it's really easy to apply and blend just using my ring finger. It's a really attractive subtle colour and would suit anyone. :)

Sleek Eyeshadow in Gateau

This is a shadow from the 'Oh So Special' palette, It's so beautiful! It's so shimmery and a lovely pinky gold colour. It's so smooth and blendable, I've really become a fan of Sleek shadows!

(Gateau in the pan)

Ecotools Angled Eyeliner Brush

I've really been loving this brush for filling in my brows this month. :)

Favourite Lip Products

(L-R L'oreal Caresse, Revlon Lip Butter, Urban Decay Lip Junkie)

L'oreal Caresse in Aphrodite Scarlet
I love this lip product! It's sooo moisturising, it has a lovely silky smooth texture, a yummy smell and gives a sheer but still quite vibrant wash of colour. Please do try out the L'oreal Caresse range, they are lovely!


Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie
For me this is probably the perfect berry colour and if you're thinking of picking up a lip butter I'd recommend giving this one a try. Here's the link for my full review, http://sugar-and-sparkle.blogspot.co.uk/2012/05/product-review-revlon-lip-butter-in.html

Urban Decay Lip Junkie in Midnight Cowboy
I love Urban Decay and this product didn't disappoint. It smells so yummy and minty and gives a hint of shimmery colour and is pretty glossy. :) 


Favourite Hair Products

VO5 Give Me Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner
These products are lovely, they leave my hair feeling soft and more manageable and they're really cheap too! :D


Thanks for reading :)
Jess
xxx

Haul - Superdrug and Poundland!

Hi everyone,

I've got a haul post for you today, I went to Preston the other day and picked up a few bargains and some Sleek products I'd been wanting to try.

Yay new makeup! :D

Mmm Sleek Palettes :D

This is the 'Oh so special' Palette

And again :)

The pictures above are of the 'Sunset' Palette.

This is the Storm palette, I'm a great lover or neutral eyeshadows and I've been tempted to buy this for agges :D

These palettes were £6.49 each, and I got them on a 3 for 2 offer at Superdrug. But anyway enough drooling over those and on to the rest of the stuff.

Here are the nail varnishes I picked up,

- Peach Smoothie by Revlon - £1 from Poundland(this is a scented nail varnish!)

- Pink Iridescent by BarryM - £2.99 from Superdrug

- Disco Ball by Rimmel - £2.99 from Superdrug

Now for some eye products, these are all by Collection 2000

- Glam Metallics Coloured Liquid Eyeliner in Groupie - 50p from Poundland(this came with the Glam Glitter, in a sachet)

- Glam Crystals Dazzling Gel Liner in Funk - £2.99 from Superdrug

- Glam Glitter Loose Glitter Wand in OMG! - 50p from Poundland

Swatches for the eye products :D

Another product I got from Poundland was this lipgloss by Rimmel

I bought this in the shade Glimmer, a pale, glittery pink.

I didn't have a bright red lip liner in my collection, so when I saw this Rimmel lip liner in Red Dynamite for just a pound I had to have it.

This is a product I hadn't seen before, It's called Eyeful Eye Glistener, by Rimmel. I got it in the shade Flaunt and it can be used as a shadow or liner.

The last thing I bought was a Concealer Foundation Stick by NYC. I got it in the shade Natural Ivory and for only £1 in Poundland!

Look out for some reviews coming up!

Thanks for reading this crazily long post!

Jess

xxx

Product Review - Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie

When the Revlon Lip Butters were launched in the UK I jumped on the band wagon and bought one as soon as possible! However I was totally disappointed, I bought one in the shade 'Strawberry Shortcake', a light, creamy, baby pink. I tried it on and immediately hated it, the colour was awful on me, it was so pigmented which wasn't what I was expecting and it clung to any dry skin on my lips.

BUT!!! I have now fallen in love with a lip butter and I've forgiven Revlon(hehe) :D

This lip butter is completely different!

It's in the shade Berry Smoothie.

I bought this because I liked the look of the colour and Emilynoel83, from YouTube recommended it in one of her videos.

Berry Smoothie is a fairly sheer berry colour, it feels smooth and moisturising on the lips.

The packaging is sleek, sophisticated and the actual product is a good shape and enables easy application.

This is the lip butter swatched on my hand, on the right it's just one swipe of the product and on the left it's a few layers of the lip butter. 

This is Berry Smoothie applied lightly, I love this for an everyday/work/daytime look, it's lovely and sheer.

Pro's

- Not badly priced - £7.99

- Easy to wear

- Amazing colour(for me anyway)

- Moisturising

Con's

- You don't get much product for the money

- The product can get a bit soft quite easily, which makes it harder to apply(I've stuck mine in the fridge for a while)

Thanks for reading

Jess

xxx

P.S. If anyone wants the lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake that I have, let me know, I'd be happy to send it to you :) I've only used it a couple of times. Hopefully I can find it a new home where it'll be used and loved :D hehe.