Collection 2000 Cream Puff

I seem to have developed a penchant for lip products!

I seem to own more lipsticks/glosses/balms than any other product and not quite sure where or when this obsession started :/ ... Moving on ....

Let me introduce Collection 2000's Cream Puff in Cotton Candy. This lip cream has been allll over the blogging world for a couple of months now so I'm sure you've all seen it before but here's my take on it ...

Cream Puff is quite a new concept to me ... a lip product in a tube like lipgloss but with a matt finish :/ it confuzzled my brain for a couple of seconds let me tell you, ha. I was intrigued and had to give it a whirl. I opted for the Cotton Candy colour as it is a natural pinky shade and suits my colouring better than the other 3 shades.

The packaging is nice, simple and neat. The tube colouring matches the colour of the product depending on which shade you have chosen, nice touch! Cream Puff has a simple velvety matt black handle/lid for the wand. The wand itself is a doe foot shape and is quite short in length.

The tubing reads "Velvety soft, matt finish lip cream" - Cream Puff is really soft upon application and has a sweet slightly vanilla-ry taste to it, mmm. I was quite worried about the matt finish as i have fairly dry lips but i apply a slick of lip balm (Burt's Bee's in case you were wondering) before wearing Cream Puff and it works well for me. It has a fairly powdery finish and is highly pigmented.

Funny story: the first time i wore this lip product was when i was popping to the shops and taking my car in for its MOT. I had to get up early and leave the bf in bed so was trying to apply a bit of make-up in his dark room and just slapped this on, got in the car and drove off. It wasn't until i got the the garage that i realised how pigmented this product was and how bright my lips looked for 9am! Statement lips anyone?! Haha.

I find it doesn't dry my lips out more which is a plus and fades well leaving an even stain on the lips. I would say lasting time is around 3-4 hours before reapplication is required.

I really like this product as it's easy to wear and ideal for daytime. I find myself wearing this shade to work quite regularly or if I'm popping out to the shops on the weekends.

One fear i do have for this product is that because it has a fairly dry consistency i worry that it will dry up and be difficult to get out of the tube.

RRP: £2.99 and is available in Boots, Superdrug and supermarkets.

What are your views on this product? Any other brands selling something similar?

xoxo

Twilight Teaser ... *Review*

Here we have 17's Shine On lipstick in Twilight Teaser.

I was casually browsing manically hunting for a purple shade of lipstick when i spied this offering from 17 hidden right at the very bottom (!) of the stand in Boots.

I was first attracted to the sleekness of the packaging and the ultra slim bullet. The casing is very durable and has a click lid system with a twist-up silver body. It reminds me of MAC's Pro Longwear Lipcreme.

At the time that i bought this colour i was feeling daring and wanted to pick a nice 'winter' lipstick shade. I was umming and ahhing over the purple lipstick from the Kate Moss/Rimmel collection (to be honest i still am lusting over it) but opted for 17 Shine On lipstick - so glad i did!

As you can see by the pictures the colour is divine. Swatched it shows a nice purple/lilac, on my lips however the colour is more a purple/pink shade (i naturally have a very pigmented lip colour).

I have now had this lipstick for a month and wear it almost everyday! It doesn't feel daring in the slightest as its more a hint of purple on me, i think i shall continue the hunt for a brighter purple shade to wear on nights out during the winter months :) Has anyone tried MAC's Faithfully Yours?

Twilight Teaser is ultra moisturising and fades nicely rather than stains the lips. Lasting power is around 3 hours before re-application is required.

RRP: £4.19 and is available in Boots stores nationwide.

I really like this lipstick and am eager to try more of the Shine On range. Have you tried any of these?

xoxo

Pink lemonade ...

Wanna know what my all time favourite lip product is?

.... No it's not my MAC Viva Glam Gaga or Chanel Glossimer. Its not Carmex, Blistex or Vaseline.

It's a £1.50 bargain from the lovely ELF Cosmetics !!

My all time favourite lip product is Luscious Liquid Lipstick in Pink Lemonade.

This lipstick was one of the very first items i picked up from ELF and i absolutely love it!

I love the long slim design of the packaging and that it's a twist pen with sponge application rather than the usual wand or bullet. The sponge tip applies nice and evenly.

The lipstick itself is more like a gloss which i prefer as i have quite dry lips and find traditional lipsticks to dry out my lips even more and leave flaked colour over them - not a good look :(

The lipstick is super moisturising, sweet tasting and long lasting - huge thumbs up there!

I chose the Pink Lemonade colour as it looked like a gorgeous mid pink/berry colour. When i first twisted the pen and the product bubbled out of the sponge i was a little apprehensive as it seemed much darker than that of the swatch from the website but this shade actually suits me perfectly and looks so natural (as you can see below).

I would highly recommend this product to everyone as its so easy and simple to apply and gives you great pigmentation - ideal for a casual day out or a ultra glam night!

I've already put a couple of these by for people for Christmas and gave one away in my 100 Followers Giveaway - clearly I'm impressed!

ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick is currently available in 11 shades and retails at just £1.50!!

Have you tried any of the Luscious Liquid Lipsticks? What shade should i get next?

xoxo

Wishlist for May ...

Hiya ladies :)

I've decided to a 'Wishlist for May' post about all the things i'm currently wanting/needing/looking for. As you'll see below so are a little far-fetched *hello, Alexander McQueen clutch* but most are affordable.

I'm trying to be good and not spend much monies as i have a very packed summer coming up so we'll see at the end of the month how good i've really been by whats still left in my Wishlist shopping basket!

Lets begin...

If you've read my other posts you'll know that i am currently obsessing over the boho look and the free-spirited style of Nicole Richie. I long for beachy, messy waves and i'm hoping this Babyliss Waving Wand will be my saviour!

Coral jeans. I first saw the most divine pair ever in H&M about 2 months ago but they only had larger sizes left. I checked everywhere for them - online, in Oxford Street, eBay but still havent found a pair :(

We're going to Download festival in June and i'm obsessed with the idea of having a teepee tent. The bf will not budge and has said no :( If i happen to come across a real bargain i will indulge and get one otherwise this will be staying in my wishlist until next festival season.

 I ADORE this Alexander McQueen clutch. I want NEED this in my life!!!

How cute is this!? Totally reminds me of something Katy Perry would wear. I think this will be hopping into my basket pretty soon ;)

I love this bikini but for £60 i dont think it will be mine (unless all my eBay listings do really well and i have some extra spends left over!)

So thats May's wishlist. What do you girlies think? Whats on your wish list?

xoxo

Do you believe in Magic?! *Barry M Lip Paint Review*

Who'd have thought i'd ever buy a GREEN lipstick!!?

I recently received Barry M's catalogue in the post and while excitedly flicking through the glossy pages i spied this - Touch of Magic Lip Paint and here's how Barry himself describes it:

"A green lipstick that turns pink! The natural alkali level of your lips will determine just how pale or rich the shade of pink will be. A perfect long-lasting lip paint that's waterproof for day long wear."

I love a gimmick and totally knew i had to try this! Ive had it in my watched items on eBay for a couple of weeks but have never checked out. Today while in Boots curiosity got the better of me and i tossed it into my basket :)

(By the way have you seen my eBay listing tab above - i list new stuff every week so check it out for some bargains!)

Anyways, lets get on with the review....

First up is the packaging. I havent bought any of the Barry M Lip Paints before, actually i  have never given them so much as a glance! so i was really impressed with the sleek black casing and secure lid. Reminds me of both MAC and Sleek lip products.

The garish green of the lipstick bullet is very off-putting - reminds me of Halloween and witches! When swatched it first came out clear *surprising, no?!* and the colour slowly develops into a sweet pink shade (when swatched on my skin the colour is much softer than on my lips)

I love both the 'reveal' colours. I adore the cute light pink colouring on my skin and would be very happy with a lip colour in that shade. I am equally as pleased with the outcome when used on my lips - its a rich berry pink colour which i have recently come to learn is my most suited shade of pink.

excuse the hair - i was lounging in bed while the bf played games

The Lip Paint slicks on well with ease and is very long-lasting. I also found this fairly moisturising (i have a real problem with lipsticks drying out my lips and leaving me with flaky colouring, boo)

I also put on a dab of concealer onto my lips and then tried it out to see if the colour differs and the result was as predicted a slightly lighter pink although this didnt last long and the colour drifted back to the berry shade.

slightly lighter shade of pink :)

I have come across a couple of downsides to this product unfortunately. Firstly is that the colour smudges very easily and is extremely difficult to remove - you may see in my photos the smudging around my lips, it looks like ive been drinking cherryade and have a cherry moustache! Not a good look. Secondly is the smell/taste. It reminds me of the cheap lipsticks you used to buy as a kid/tween - quite plasticy.

Overall i am very pleased with this product and think i'll get a lot of use out of it. I love the idea of colour change product and hope to see more like these in the future. Plus for £4.49 its a bargain.

Next on my Barry M Lip Paint wishlist is Pink Glitter :)

xoxo

Bee's Knees!

During a rare weekday off from work i decided that i would check out the local mall for any treasures that might be floating about rather than battling the weekend crowds.

I had some leftover vouchers and wanted to pick up some pretty summer clothes to put away totally wear now *cough* for my holiday. Unfortunately there was nothing - i was super disappointed so to cheer myself up i decided to plod along to Boots and rummage around in there where i was guaranteed to pick up some little treats.

In my basket you would have found: the Maybelline Gel liner (review coming soon), the Mothers Day gift i've got mummy and two lip balms; Burt's Bee's Beeswax Lipbalm and Blistex's Lip Massage. both of which i will be reviewing for you today.

Burt's Bee's Beeswax Lip Balm

This is my first ever Burt's Bee's product! Shocking. I have purchased BB products in the past but as gifts for my mum who absolutely adores their stuff!! Anyways, i was experiencing quite dry lips and was bored of using Vaseline and my devoted Carmex tube which was almost all gone so decided to change it up a bit and boy! was i glad :)

Like Carmex this balm provides you with a tingly feeling when first applied - i like this in a product because its almost as if you can feel it working! Another plus point is that it lets off a pepperminty taste/smell when applied and i was not expecting this. For some reason i had got it into my head that it would be a honey taste (probably cos of the bee's!) Silly me!! haha.

So we've got tingly feeling, CHECK! Peppermint taste, CHECK! What else have we got? Hmmm... Ah yes, Burt's Bee's products are totally organic which is great as you don't have to worry about what's gone into the product and what's going onto your lips (and into your body if, like me, you are forever licking off the peppermint goodness!)

I love this balm for all of the reasons above and also because above all it is ultra moisturising which is what i was looking for all along!

Blistex Lip Massage



I also picked up this little gem! I've never used a Blistex lipbalm before (i've always just associated them with the cream for cold sores) so when i saw they had a whole range of lipbalms i was definitely intrigued and thought it was my duty to give them a whirl!

As i had already picked up the Burt's Bee's product i thought i'd try something slightly different so went with the Lip Massage balm.

Such a nifty little invention! The tube has this cool massaging tip that you gently massage over your lips and it will leave them smooth and soft. Ideal for when you have dry, flaky lips.

This product is also ultra moisturising and i have been using it first thing in the mornings while i'm getting ready. Its great as it removes any dead/dry skin and acts as a great primer for your lipstick. Perfect!

Have you tried any of these? What is your lip care routine?

xoxo

To line or not to line ...

Hey girls!

Firstly i'd like to apologise for my lack of interesting posts this week - i was unwell on Monday and consequently feeling rather drained for the remainder. I have lots of ideas for posts (lots to review as well!) but i'd like to kick-start my comeback with my recent wonderings.....

I have just started getting in to lipsticks (very late i know!!) In the past i've usually gone for lipglosses as they are easy to wear and dont need much effort but since the release of Mac's Viva Glam Gaga i have gone lipstick crazy and bought around 5 more!

So now i'd like to hear your views - to line or not to line?

Lip-liner.

Who uses it? What are the pro's/cons? Which are the best ones?

Should you use them with every type of lipstick or just with darker colours? Hmmm.

Let me know dolls - i'm super intrigued and need your knowledge!

Thanksssss :)

xoxo 

Mwahhhh xx

In the deep, dark depths of my handbags you will always find these things; screwed up receipts (often months old!), chewing gum covered in hair and grime that have escaped from the packets and an abundance of different lip balms.

The other day while swapping over my handbags i found 3 different lip balms! A Vaseline Lip Therapy pot, a Carmex tube and my new fave Soft Lips - French Vanilla.

The Useful One

Vaseline Lip Therapy - This brand has been in my handbags and makeup drawer for as long as i can remember. Not only does it thoroughly moisturises and soothes dry & chapped lips but this little tin has long featured in all the beauty tips and tricks pages of the glossies (probably since the dawn of time!)

Just some of Vaseline's other uses include: Moisturiser for hands, feet, elbows - any area of dry skin actually!, a thin coat over your eyelashes before bed can over time help with the condition of your lashes and a tiny dollop of Vaseline to tame & smooth frizzy hair and seal split ends.

The Classic

Carmex - I've used Carmex lip balms for about 5 years now. I started off using the little pots but have now switched to tubes due to my nails being longer now and i tend to find i get more Carmex lodged under my nails than actually on my lips!
Carmex has a nice menthol smell to it and gives that nice tingling feel when first applied (i like this as then i can really feel it soaking into my lips), its ultra moisturising and quite frankly looks funky and eye-catching.

This is the first lip balm i recommend to my friends and family when they say they have dry or chapped lips. You can really notice a difference instantly! Carmex now have the Cherry flavour available in the tubes and pots but i have not got on with this.... i think i may be slightly allergic!

The New Fave

Soft Lips - This is my new favourite lip balm! I was looking for something different to try and i absolutely adore anything vanilla flavoured so it seemed a perfect match. It retails at about £3 and comes in a very thin, long stick - unique from other brands. Cute packaging, and has a twisty cap at the bottom of the stick to reveal and hide the balm stick. Really adds moisture to your lips and has a nice sweet smell to it. One thing i have noticed is that i need to apply this balm more often than i would with Vaseline or Carmex (this may be because of the yummy flavouring or the theory i have that lip balm companies add an additive to their products that proves addictive....). I've never used any of the Soft Lips lip balms before but would definately try more after using the French Vanilla flavoured stick.

Anyone else think lip balm companies add something to their products that makes them addictive so we have to keep buying them?

'don't be a stranger xoxo'