My Wedding Make Up

Our wedding day seems like a lifetime ago now. It was actually only two months ago and I know everyone seems to say this but it really was the greatest day of my life. I wish I could relive it all over again.

I decided early on in the planning process that I was going to do my own make up. My plan was to visit several different make up counters to pick up tips and tricks and buy new products. I only ever ended up visiting the YSL counter when I purchased the lipstick and had a mini make over there.

I was so busy with work and planning the wedding that I didn't even do a trial on myself until two days before! I actually did my make up slightly different than how I wear it day to day, which I'll explain in more detail below, but I was so happy with it on the day and it lasted all night.

A common theme in the name of products is long lasting and the products definitely lived up to their name. I actually finished my make up around 12pm on the day and the evening reception lasted until 1am. The only thing I needed to reapply was my lipstick.

Below I will go into more detail on each product used as well as why I chose that particular product. Some products are items I've used and loved for a while where as other items were brand new for the wedding. Anyone that went shopping with me in the run up to the wedding will know that I used the wedding excuse a lot! I need a new wedding lipstick, I need a new wedding perfume, were common things said!

Benefit The POREfessional* - Obviously, I needed to use a primer as I needed my make up to last and still look good 12 hours later. I have used this primer for a while now and although I love my Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch, I decided to go with POREfessional as it was just more convenient to use as it was in a tube rather than a pot. Plus I read Fleur de Force's Get Ready With Me Wedding Day blog post beforehand and she used it. If it's good enough for Fleur, it's good enough for me!

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation - This is a new product for me. My gran actually gave me this and there is still half left. Result! Obviously, I tried it before the wedding to check the shade and coverage etc but it's the perfect shade for me. It just seems to melt into my skin leaving flawless looking skin behind. This is double the price of the foundation I use on a day to day basis so I save it for special occasions when I really need flawless looking skin. I adore this foundation and it's definitely the best foundation I've ever used. When it has ran out, I will definitely be repurchasing!

Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer - I've been using this for a while now and I'm happy with it. I didn't really have time to search for a new one and test it out so I stuck with an old favourite. I use this concealer under my eyes and on the top of my cheek bone as it also acts as a highlighter. I managed to sleep the night before as I was relatively calm so a heavy duty concealer wasn't necessary! 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer - Again, this is an old favourite. Lots of people love this concealer and you'll know from my empties blog posts, I've repurchased lots of times! The coverage is medium but teamed with the foundation all my imperfections were gone! I actually went to the doctors about a month before my wedding as I wasn't happy with my spots. He prescribed me some cream to a apply in the evening and it did an excellent job. On the day, I was only covering up scars and uneven skin tone. 

Bourjois Cream Blush in 03 Rose Tender - I purchased this when they first came out and I actually have a few cream blushers but I hardly ever wear them. I'm not sure why as they're really easy to apply. I think I just prefer a powder blush. I wore it on my wedding day under a powder blush so it stayed put for longer and I was really happy with the result. 

Nars Blusher in Orgasm - This is another purchase which was justified by the wedding. 'I need a new blusher for my wedding!' Really it was just an excuse to purchase Orgasm. It's raved about so much so when I saw it on Cohorted, I couldn't resist. I can't remember how much I got it for but I saved a little on the RRP which is always good! 

The Body Shop Honey Bronzing Powder - It's thanks to Estée that I now love this bronzer. She's an 'English Rose' like me and she said it's perfect for pale skin so I decided to buy it and give it a try. I'm now on my second compact and I couldn't be without it. I wasn't actually going to wear bronzer on my wedding day as I applied Clarins Liquid Bronze Self Tanner the night before. However, as my foundation contains SPF10, I needed to use bronzer so I didn't look completely washed out on photos. 

HD Brows Eyebrow Palette in Foxy - I usually get HD Brows done at the salon and that includes having them tinted. When I first started having it done, I needed to still fill in bits until the shape was how we wanted it to be. Now I don't need to do that but as I didn't have my eyebrows tinted just before the wedding (I wanted it to be more natural), I just used the lightest shade in the palette to make them stand out a little bit as the ends in particular can be very blonde. 

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in Pink Gold - I used this as a base eyeshadow to help my eyeshadow be more vibrant and last longer - kind of like a primer. I used this rather than a primer as the pink shimmer showed through the eyeshadow that I used on top to create a beautiful effect. My eyeshadow lasted all day and night without creasing. I'm not sure if that's down to this product, the Bare Minerals Eyeshadow or a mixture of the two but they definitely make a great duo. 

Bare Minerals Ready Eyeshadows 4.0 Palette* - I received this palette in a goodie bag and I'm extremely grateful as it's so beautiful and one of the nicest palettes I have ever used. The shadows work together so well and are such a lovely texture. The shimmery shades don't produce fall out and are just as easy to apply as the matte shades. Bare Minerals have a variety of palettes with different collections of colours but as I'm a neutral girl, I definitely would have chosen this one myself. 

Eyelash Curlers - I'm sorry that there is no link for these curlers but I cannot remember when I got them from. I don't think they were very expensive but they do a fabulous job at curling my lashes and my lashes hold the curl all day long. I'm not sure if that's down to my lashes or the curlers though. The lashes on my right eye are perfect and even without curling, mascara can make them look long, curled and thick. My left eye however, just does whatever it pleases. Without curling previously, my left eyelashes just have a mind of their own and when I apply mascara they are sticking all over the place. Using these curlers, help to match my left eye and right eye. 

Rimmel Scandaleyes Waterproof Kohl Kajal Eyeliner in Nude - Although I managed to sleep the night before, I still wanted to look bright eyed and bushy tailed on the day of my wedding. I love this nude eyeliner from Rimmel as it's creamy and so easy to apply on the waterline. My waterline is often really red and when it is, I use this to brighten my eyes and make me look more awake. 

Daniel Sandler Long Lasting Waterproof Eyeliner in Grey Velvet* - There are those words again - long lasting! I'm rubbish at applying eyeliner so I just apply this to the lash line. I think I just applied it to my lower lash line on the day but it depends on my mood. I've tried winged eyeliner several times and I just cannot master it! 

No7 Stay Perfect Long Lasting Volume Mascara in Black - I actually purchased this in the week running up to the wedding. I knew I wanted a waterproof mascara - just in case! Ideally, I would have tried a few waterproof mascaras and chosen my favourite but I just ran out of time. In the end I went to the No7 counter in  Boots. I picked up two or three different ones and asked for advice on which one I'd prefer for length and volume. That's when she recommended Stay Perfect long Lasting Volume Mascara which I actually really loved and I'm so glad I purchased it. I just haven't got anything to remove it effectively. So if you know of something, please let me know! 

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick in 8 - This was an essential wedding purchase! I have wanted a YSL lipstick for so long and I have to admit this is me being a total magpie! I purely wanted one because of the beautiful, luxurious packaging. I picked this up on the same day that I had the make over at the YSL counter. I actually had enough Boots points to cover it so this little beauty was completely free! I usually save up my points for a perfume but I spend them on YSL lipsticks instead! 

Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - I've used this powder for so long now and I usually use it after my foundation and concealer. However, for my wedding day, I applied it after everything else just to make sure that it all stayed in place for as long as I needed. I only applied a thin coat as I still wanted to look 'fresh' and I was really happy with the results. 

The Body Shop Vitamin E Face Mist - I used this purely as an additional security blanket as it can also help to set make up. I popped this in a bag which I would be able to access easily in my hotel room in case I needed to freshen up but I was good to go all night! 

Rachel x

Lost In Lipstick is one! Giveaway!

Yesterday, Lost In Lipstick turned 1! I'm sad that I didn't manage to blog on the day but I've been super busy and tired since starting back at work. In 2012, I had been toying with the idea of starting a blog for a while as I loved reading blogs and spent a lot of my time reading beauty and fashion blogs. At the end of August, I decided to bite the bullet and create a blog. I spent a few days brainstorming ideas for blog names that weren't used and came up with Lost In Lipstick. Then on the evening of Wednesday 5th September, I sat at my computer and typed my very first cringey blogpost! I am so proud of my blog and what is has achieved so far. I love blogging and the blogging community. Every single blogger that I have spoke to online or met in person, at events or meet ups, have been lovely and I consider you all friends.

I want to say thank you to every single one of you that has read my blog, followed my blog and commented on my blog. You help to make my hobby so much more enjoyable. Also to all the people that follow me on twitter, Instagram and talk to me on there. It's not about the followers but I can't deny that it doesn't make me smile when I see I have a new follower or a new comment. There is so much more that I want to achieve on my blog and I hope Lost In Lipstick is still here in many years to come. In the past week or so, I haven't blogged a lot as I started back at work but I have printed a blog planner to help me set up a routine and become more organised with my time. I look forward to the next year and what it brings.

Giveaway

You could win a MAC eyeshadow in the shade of your choice

Or a MAC lipstick in the shade of your choice

To celebrate, I am holding a giveaway to win either a MAC eyeshadow in the shade of your choice or a MAC lipstick in the shade of your choice. I didn't want to decide between a lipstick or eyeshadow myself as the winner may have different preferences.

Terms & Conditions

If you'd like to enter my blog giveaway to win a MAC eyeshadow or lipstick in the shade or your choice, you need to complete the Rafflecopter form below. The more steps you complete, the more entries you'll gain into the competition. You MUST be following me via GFC and leave a comment with the shade of your choice plus your email address so I can contact you if you win. The prize will be purchased with my own money. This giveaway is UK only (sorry). If you are under 18, please ask your parents permission to enter as I will require your address to post you your prize. The giveaway is open for 4 weeks. I will contact the winner via email. If I don't get a response after 48 hours, I reserve the right to chose another winner using Rafflecopter. All entries will be verified and checked, with any false or incomplete entries being deleted. The winner will be announced via Twitter (@lostinlipstick) and added to the Rafflecopter widget. Good Luck!

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Rachel x

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Everyday Make Up #4

Primer - Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch

Foundation - Lush Light Yellow Colour Supplement*

Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light (review here)

Under Eye Concealer - Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer in Natural 

Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent (review here)

Bronzer - Rimmel Sunshimmer Bronzing Compact Powder in Light Matte

Highlighter - Sleek Face Form Contour Kit in Light

Blusher - Natural Collection Blush in Peach Melba (review here)

Eyeliner - Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Mascara - Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara

Eyeshadow - MUA Undress Me Too Palette (review here)

Lipstick - Topshop Lipstick in Innocent

My last Everyday Make Up post was written back in March. A few products have changed since then so I thought I would update you with the products I'm currently reaching for everyday. 

I have been using the Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch Primer most days since I bought it and I love it! However, some days when my pores resemble mini craters, I reach for Benefit's Porefessional. Silicone based primers are definitely my favourite as they even and smooth out my skin making it ready for make up. 

Lush Light Yellow Colour Supplement* - I received this in a Lush goodie bag when I attended the Sheffield Meet Up. I absolutely love it. It evens my skin tone and helps to conceal imperfections. I also find that it doesn't oxidise and it blends beautifully on my skin.  I do think the price is a bit steep but I will probably repurchase when I run out as it matches my skin tone so well. 

Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light  - This probably doesn't come as a surprise. You would probably find this concealer in every beauty blogger's make up bag. I have repurchased it over and over again and I will continue to for a long time to come. I have wrote a full review on my blog, which you can read here. 

Collection Illuminating Touch Brightening Concealer in Natural - I have been using this concealer for a while too. I use it to conceal my under eye area as I feel the Lasting Perfection Concealer is too thick for this area. It does a great job at concealer any dark circles while helping to highlight my eyes at the same time. 

Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent  - Another firm favourite with beauty bloggers. I have wrote a full review here so you can read in more detail what I think. A perfect example of a great drugstore bargain! It helps to set my make up and make it last longer without looking cakey. 

Rimmel Sunshimmer Bronzing Compact Powder in Light Matte - I have been using this bronzer for about three years now and I have been saying I want a new bronzer for quite a few months. To be honest, I don't know why. Why fix something if it isn't broken? It does a great job of adding a bronzed glow to my face and it's actually great to contour with as it doesn't contain glitter. 

Sleek Face Form Contour Kit in Light - I actually picked this up as a mistake as I was after the Face Contour Kit but I'm glad as I love Face Form. It includes a contouring powder, a highlighting powder and Rose Gold blush, which is beautiful. The palette is the perfect size for travelling and fits in any make up bag.  

Natural Collection Blush in Peach Melba  - I recently reviewed this blush on my blog and you can read it here. It's a great everyday blush as it leaves a natural flush of colour on the cheeks which is buildable if you fancy wearing the shade in the evening. 

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Black - I bought this shortly after it's release and I have been using it almost everyday since. It's a lovely soft eyeliner which glides on smoothly and and evenly. Perfect for beginners. 

Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara - I cannot believe I picked this up for £2! It's an amazing mascara which creates curls, separates my lashes and gives great length and volume. I cannot sing it's praises enough. I have to make sure my lashes are dry before blinking, but it doesn't take too long. 

MUA Undress Me Too Palette  - I love MUA eyeshadow palettes, they're super cheap and high quality. I have reviewed this palette here in more detail. I love to mix and match from my palettes so each day I have a slightly different look. 

Topshop Lipstick in Innocent - Altogether, I have three Topshop lipsticks. This is a perfect daytime shade and it's so easy to wear and apply on the lips. I love the formula and the finish of all Topshop lipsticks and if you haven't tried them, what are you waiting for?

Which products are you loving this month? Do you have any recommendations for me?

Rachel x

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Watermelon Raindrop Guest Post - Red Lips

I am on holiday from 17th August until 24th August so I have arranged for some guest posts from some fabulous bloggers. Next up is the lovely Perdi. I hope you enjoy this post.

Rachel x

Hey everyone, I'm Perdi from the blog watermelonraindropx.blogspot.co.uk! I'm a London based fashion and beauty blogger. I'm so happy to be guest blogging on here, thanks Rachel! 

Today I'm writing about my favourite red lip combo!

I love these two products. The first is the Topshop lipstick (£8) in Hazard and the lipgloss is by Nars in the colour Super-Vendome. 

Usually, I start off by exfoliating my lips. I love E.L.F's Exfoliating Lip Scrub, but Lush always do a good one! Then I moisturise with my trusty Nivea Milk & Honey lip balm. I then use my version of a lip liner, I use my Topshop Lip Bullet in Joyride as a base. Then I apply the lipstick and lipgloss. 

I like how the lip colour is a slightly darker red and looks great on all skin types! 

That's all from me today. If you've enjoyed reading this post, I hope you check me out, all my links will be at the bottom! I'd also like to say thank you to Rachel for letting me do this! 

Perdi xox 

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July 2013 Favourites

Liz Earle Botanical Shine Shampoo // Liz Earle Botanical Shine Conditioner for Dry or Damaged hair // Bioderma Sebium H20 Micelle Solution for Combination or Oily Skin // Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel // Nourish Protect Smoothing Hand Lotion* // Apivita SPF 50 Face Cream for Sensitive Skin* // Barry M Touch Of Magic Lipstick TMLP // Stylfile Nail File*

Liz Earle Botanical Shine Shampoo & Liz Earle Botanical Shine Conditioner for Dry or Damaged hair - I have been using the Liz Earle hair care range for a month or so in a bid to improve my hair. I have actually just purchased my second bottles as I have been loving them that much. Prior to using this range my hair became greasy due to product build up because of all the nasties in other shampoo and conditioners. Both products contain natural ingredients to gently cleanse and hydrate hair respectively. I like the smell of both products, they smell natural and clean as there is no added fragrance. Neither contain SLS. 

Bioderma Sebium H20 Micelle Solution for Combination or Oily Skin - I have been dying to try Bioderma as there is so much hype surrounding it. When browsing French skincare on escentual.com, I came across this version which is for combination or oily skin. I thought that would be better suited for my skin and the 20% off persuaded me! I am absolutely loving it. I love the smell of it too! It does a great job of removing my make up and I have even used it on my eyes! I can report it does not sting my eyes! Result! 

Banana Boat Aloe Vera Gel - This was a purchase last year before going to Majorca. My friend had recommended it for sunburn and said that's all she uses instead of after sun. Recently I have been absolutely loving it for alternative reasons. Aloe Vera is known for its soothing properties, I have been applying it to my legs after shaving. It instantly soothes my skin and keeps any of those irritated red lumps at bay. I also get my eyebrows waxed on a monthly basis. Even though I have been getting them done for at least 10 years, my eyebrows stay red for hours and hours afterwards. I apply some Aloe Vera to a cotton pad and gently sweep across my eyebrows a couple of times after having them done. It soothes them and helps the red fade quicker. A random favourite but an essential for me. 

Nourish Protect Smoothing Hand Lotion* - I received this product in a goodie bag from a blogger meet up. As I have mentioned before on my blog, hand cream is an obsession of mine. This one, from Nourish, is lovely as it adds moisture to my hands, it sinks in quickly and is not greasy. I love the scent of orange and mandarin, it's so refreshing. It also comes with a pump meaning it doesn't create mess and a couple of pumps is the correct amount for my hands so nothing is wasted. A perfect hand cream in my opinion. 

Apivita SPF 50 Face Cream for Sensitive Skin* - I received this in my goodie bag from the FABB Manchester event. I like using a high factor on my face and this came just at the right time, as we had a heat wave in the UK! It provided the perfect opportunity to test it out. When I think of factor 50, I often think the cream is going to be thick, white and greasy. This cream is the complete opposite. It has a beautiful texture that is light on my face and within a few minutes I'm ready to apply my make up. The cream is a nude shade and once applied to your face it becomes invisible. It does leave your face a little shiny but if you wait a bit longer, it does disappear. 

Barry M Touch Of Magic Lipstick TMLP - This is the perfect lipstick for everyone as the shade appears different on everyone. It works by reacting with the alkali levels in your lips. This means it will be the perfect shade of pink for your skin tone. It is a great stain for the lips and lasts for hours! Sometimes I have woken up the next day and I've still had the colour on my lips. You can read what i think in more detail here. 

Stylfile Nail File* - This is another item I have received in a goodie bag. I have been introduced to so many great brands through blogger goodie bags and I am very greatful. This is one of those novelty items in my opinion but it's actually useful! It makes perfect sense to use a curved nail file when filing your nails, which are curved. Obviously if you file your nails straight, a straight nail file is perfect but I very rarely see straight nails these days, most people opt for curved nails and this file makes that job simple. 

What have been your favourite products this month? Have any of my favourites made your list?

Rachel x

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MUA Lipstick in Shade 5 - Review

MUA Lipstick in Shade 5 £1

Altogether I have five MUA Lipsticks; shade 5, shade 7, shade 11, shade 12 and shade 15. All MUA products have a fantastic price tag, especially their lipsticks at only £1 a pop! So five shades cost me £5 - amazing! Similarly to shade 7 and 11, shade 5 is creamy in texture, which means it is moisturising and glides on the lips smoothy. Shade 5, however, is more of a sheer shade and gives your lips a wash of colour. It does had glitter in, which I'm not a fan of but I can live with it. As the lipstick is sheer, application without a mirror is easy and you're good to go! It also has the same delicious vanilla scent, which makes me want to lick my lips!

Have you tried any MUA lipsticks? Which is your favourite shade from the collection?

Rachel x
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Barry M Lip Paint in Touch Of Magic TMLP - Review

Barry M Lip Paint in Touch Of Magic TMLP

I think this lipstick has been out since Spring but it may be earlier. I heard about it when Chelsea reviewed it on her blog in May. I was so intrigued as it was a green lipstick! I just had to try it for myself. I popped into Boots and Superdrug a couple of times but could I get hold of it? It was always sold out! I didn't give up though, I kept of searching and when I saw one left in my local Boots, I snapped it up! 

As you can see it is a green lipstick and it works by reacting with the alkali in your lips, which is a fab idea as you know it will match your skin tone perfectly. The alkali level in your lips determines how pink the lipstick will go your lips. One thing that stops me buying a lot of lipsticks is whether it will suit my skin tone or not. The lipstick applies clear, which can make application tricky, but you must be carefully not to go out of the lines. Use all those years of colouring in books as practise! You literally only need one application and it comes out the perfect pink tone for you.

It lasts hours and hours and hours. Seriously, I couldn't get it off when I wanted to! Perfect for a night out but bear it in mind when you're trying if for the first time. (Once I had photographed it, I applied it but was going out somewhere afterwards with bright pink lips in the middle of the afternoon!) Also, you should note, the first application was more 'balmy' than normal and it took longer to react with my lips. This resulted in me yelling 'it doesn't work' and so I applied more! Big mistake! I looked like a clown!!

It contains aloe vera so it's quite moisturising on the lips. However, the colour stains your lips and lasts for hours but the moisture goes so you will need to use a lip balm to keep you lips moisturised. I totally recommend this lipstick. It's a great concept and it will suit everyone! I just hope TMLR is next (Turn My Lips Red) as that's what I really struggle with and I want a red lipstick! 

Have you tried Barry M's TMLP lipstick? Do you agree and would love a TMLR lipstick? 

Rachel x

Lost In Lipstick 

May 2013 Favourites

Apologies for not posting my weekly Instagram update on Monday. I was on the laptop, making the mosaic image, when it died. We cannot get it to charge again so that means no update. There has been a few problems with it charging recently and we took it to a computer repair shop. The man replaced a part and for a couple of days, it worked perfectly. Now it has no battery left and will not charge. Luckily, I had already formatted this post on the laptop and it was just a case of typing up what I think of each product pictured above, which are obviously positives as they are my May favourites! Anyway enough rambling... On to the post!

Soap & Glory Hand Food Hand Cream - This was included in the Soap & Glory Best Of All Christmas gift set. Beforehand, I had never used any Soap & Glory products but I will definitely be repurchasing some of the products in the future and Hand Food is definitely one of them. I know hand cream is a boring favourite but I honestly cannot go anywhere without it. My friend even got me some one Christmas as a Secret Santa! This hand cream is the perfect texture, it smells amazing and it absorbes really quickly. It keeps my hands and nails moisturised until I next wash them.

Rimmel Wake Me Up Make Up Foundation - As I said in a previous post, I wasn't going to get this foundation as I wasn't a fan of the dewy look. However, when I saw it on offer for £4.99, I couldn't resist. I have been using it everyday since. It really does wake me up  in the morning and stops my face from looking puffy at 6am! A bonus is the smell. I have never come across a foundation that smells so nice! At the moment the shade is a little too dark for me but it's summer so it's ok. I will definitely keep my eyes out for the offer again so I can stock up! 

Vo5 Miracle Concentrate Elixir with Argan Oil - I'm about half way through this already and I only use two pippets in my hair. I have noticed that if I apply it to my roots, it makes them greasy. Therefore, I stick to the ends and gently comb through before styling. It helps to detangle my hair and smooths down any frizz. It's just a shame I can't use it on my roots as that's where most of my frizz is! 

MUA Undress Me Too Palette - I have posted a review of this palette on my blog. Altogether, I have four MUA palettes. The quality and pigmentation of the eyeshadows are amazing considering the low price of them. I continue to use all four, sometimes together picking and choosing shades to mix and match. Undress Me Too is a perfect dupe for Urban Decay Naked 2. Personally, I haven't used UD but if you search for comparison posts, the shades and swatches are so alike. When you compare the prices - £36 for UD and £4 for MUA, I know which I'd choose if I was you!  

SEVENTEEN Doll'd Up Mascara - I'll be honest, I only picked this up from Boots because I had a voucher. The voucher allowed me to get the mascara for £2. £2! It would be rude not to! I wasn't looking for a new mascara but I am so glad I've got it now. The wand is plastic, which I'd never used before but I am now a fan! The brush is also curved, which allows you to give your lashes a lovely curl. The mascara claims to give curl for 24 hours. I'm not sure how true this is as I don't leave my mascara on that long but for the time mine is on, I definitely have a beautiful curl. 

Topshop Lipstick in Innocent - I have been wanting this lipstick for ages. For some reason, I would swatch it in Topshop but not purchase it! However one day, I decided to treat myself and I picked it up! I love Topshop lipsticks. The formula is so creamy and moisturising and they dry semi matte. I have three in my collection and this is definitely my new favourite lipstick. The shade is perfect during the day with just one application or it can be layered up for a perfect evening shade. 

What have been your favourite products this month? Have any of my favourites made your list?

Rachel x

Lost In Lipstick

Mini Haul #4

I am trying not to spend as much money on beauty. I have so many lipsticks and so many nail polishes and so many hair care products and so many MUA eye shadow palettes. But can I help myself? No! Everytime I go shopping, I seem to buy more stuff I don't need. I just want them! Being a beauty blogger definitely does not help! I see so many bloggers raving about the latest product and I just have to have it! I don't go shopping as much as I used to, which is a good start. But when I do go shopping, I go shopping! I spend money I don't have and time just passes before my eyes. I can't be the only one! 

Denman Classic Styling Brush  / Denman Dressing Out Brush / Denman Professional Comb

My hair is in very bad condition. Years of heat styling and colouring is not good for anyone's hair especially if it was dry to start with! I have always used cheap brushes and combs for my hair. I don't know why as my mum always has a Denman brush. I just thought I'm not spending that much money on a brush! Considering it's something I use everyday, several times a day, I should have just purchased the above years ago! I'm obviously tight with my money! 

I bought a Tangle Teezer the other month as my hair is always tangled and when using my 'cheap' brush I could actually hear my hair snapping! Not good! I thought what's the point in spending £10.99 on a Tangle Teezer when I continue to use cheap brushes as I'm not going to see the results. So I decided to take the plunge and invest in some good hair tools. I'm sure you're all aware it was 3 for 2 last month in Boots, which I definitely used to my advantage. I purchased a Denman Classic Styling Brush, which was only £6.99. I don't know why I thought they were more expensive. My hair is extremely thick and volume is something I try to avoid, rather than create, so a backcombing brush/comb was the last thing I thought I would buy. After watching a video on PixiwooMadness, I saw one being used to smooth hair rather than create volume or backcombing the hair. I knew I had to get myself one as I always have flyaways and frizzy bits of hair and I hate them! Sam actually said she bought a pink Denman one, obviously I had to have a pink one! So I bought the Denman Dressing Out Brush. I'm really looking forward to testing it out! 

As my hair is long and thick, I tend to always have a wide comb in the shower for when I am washing my hair. Yes, you guessed it, I am currently using a cheap one. It looks disgusting now as most of the paint has come off! It was definitely time for a new one and as it was 3 for 2, it would be rude not to! I stuck with Denman as I wanted quality brushes and combs in my collection. So I bought the Denman Professional Comb. I use my Tangle Teezer on wet hair once I'm out of the shower but the instructions said to keep heat away from it and I have my shower pretty hot so the comb is for in the shower. I usually comb my hair when a conditioner or hair mask is on. 

Tresemme Platinum Strength Deep Conditioning Treatment / Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Spray / VO5 Treat Me Right Deep Conditioning Treatment

I am a little bit obsessed with hair treatments at the moment. I use a mask almost everytime I wash my hair and usually always apply oil before drying my hair. Tresemme Platinum Strength Deep Conditioning Treatment is a fairly new product and many beauty bloggers have shared their love for the range. I caved into the hype and thought I would try the deep conditioning treatment. 

Another product that gets a lot of love is the Dove Nourishing Oil Care Leave-In Spray. I love applying oil to my hair and I have really noticed a difference in the texture of my hair. I'm looking forward to using an oil spray as it will leave less mess and I think it will allow for even distribution. The oil is lightweight and claims to defrizz hair - perfect! It can also be used on wet or dry hair. I shall report back on this. 

I have tried a couple of products from VO5 recently that I have really enjoyed using so I thought I would give the VO5 Treat Me Right Deep Conditioning Treatment a try. It claims to intensely condition, strengthen and repair dry, damaged hair and leave hair smooth, silky soft and radiantly shiny. Sounds promising! 

Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation / Collection Colour Lash Mascara in Clear / MUA Undress Me Too Eyeshadow Palette / Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer / Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 16 / Topshop Lipstick in Innocent / Topshop Nail Polish / 17 Doll'd Up Mascara / Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream / Natural Collection Blusher in Peach Melba

To be honest, Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation wasn't a foundation that I was interested in. I prefer a matte finish with my foundation and Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation gives a healthy, radiant glow. There is a lot of hype around the foundation, with many bloggers preferring it over high end foundations, but that still didn't draw me in. Usually this foundation is £8.99 and in the end a special offer drew me in. One week when I was doing the weekly shop in Morrisons, I spotted it on offer for £4.99! It's definitely worth a try for that price.

Collection Colour Lash Mascara in Clear is a repurchase. I use this to set my brows and you can see what I think in more detail here. Mascaras don't have a great shelf life as it is but as I'm using this on my brows, my current one looks disgusting so I had to purchase another one. They're only £1.99 so I plan to repurchase every two to three months. 

I already have three MUA palettes but does that stop me wanting another? No! I already have the Undressed palette, which is a dupe for the Urban Decay Naked palette. So when I heard they had brought out a new palette, which was a dupe for the UD Naked 2 palette, I had to have it. I don't own either of the UD palettes but when I look at comparison posts they look so alike. MUA Undress Me Too Eyeshadow Palette looks amazing and I cannot wait to start using it. It's only £4 and all the other MUA palettes are amazing quality. 

Rimmel London Apocalips Lip Lacquer have taken the beauty world by storm. They are a hybrid lipstick and lipgloss product and offer a fresh take on lip products. It's taken me awhile to jump on the bandwagon mainly due to not knowing which shade to choose. In the end, I settled for Celestial and Nova. These look like perfect colours for me and from first impressions, I love their texture. 

I have two Rimmel lipsticks by Kate Moss but both are from the matte collection. When I was purchasing the Apocalips, it was 3 for 2 and I spotted Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick by Kate Moss in 16. It looks like a beautiful Spring/Summer shade and I'm looking forward to seeing how the formula differs from the matte collection. Another lipstick I have purchased lately is the Topshop Lipstick in Innocent. This is actually a shade I have been wanting for a while but on this particular day, I couldn't resist. It's the third Topshop lipstick I have purchased and I love the others so no doubt I will love Innocent too. 

Whilst browsing the Topshop make up stand and purchasing Innocent, I spotted there was an offer on Topshop Nail Polish - two for £8. They are usually £5 or £6 so it isn't a massive saving but I simply couldn't resist. I love a blue nail polish so AWOL was so appealing to me and High Voltage is a lovely pink shade perfect for Summer. To be honest, I have lots of pink nail polishes but the Topshop formula is lovely and I couldn't resist the polka dot packaging. 

I have to be completely honest here - the only reason I purchased Seventeen Doll'd Up Mascara was because I had a voucher. The mascara is usually £6.29 but I got it for £2. Completely worth a try! Another product that was purchased because of a voucher was the Natural Collection Blusher in Peach Melba. I had a voucher to get extra points on my Boots Advantage card if I purchased something from Natural Collection.   I decided on the Peach Melba Blush as I had seen Lily Pebbles rate it so highly. She usually uses high end products so for a blusher that costs £1.99 to make it onto her face, it must be good!

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream in Cotton Candy was only £2.99 and I had heard Llymlrs mention it in a few videos. I have already tried it before writing this post and I LOVE it. The formula is amazing - it feels very moisturising and dries matte and the colour is beautiful. It lasts several hours on the lips and for such a cheap product my first impressions are wow!

Which products have you purchased lately? Are there any products on your wish list?

Rachel x

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February/March 2013 Favourites

Hi lovelies!

I know, I know it's nearly April and I'm just getting round to posting my February Favourites! I have no idea what happened. I took these photos early in March and they've just been waiting on my camera. As it's nearly April and I'm still using these products on a regular basis, this is going to be my February/March Favourites. I've been trying not to spend as much money on make up and beauty products lately so I haven't got any new favourites for March. 

MUA Heaven & Earth Eye Shadow Palette - This has quickly become my favourite MUA palette. However, that may all change soon, as I want the Undress Me Too palette! I'm a neutral girl through and through so this palette is perfect for me. As I said in my review, I am wearing shimmer eye shadows more often now where as I used to only reach for matte shades. You can see some closer photos and swatches in my review. You can purchase this palette from Superdrug in store or MUA online or Superdrug online. This palette is a bargain at £4 as the shadows are great quality and they are highly pigmented.

LUSH Bubblegum Lip Scrub - If you're anything like me, the cold weather has left your lips feeling dry and chapped. My solution - gently exfoliate your lips with LUSH bubblegum lip scrub before slapping tons of lip balm on every evening before bed. It works a treat and smells (and tastes) delicious! My lips are left feeling soft and moisturised (from the lip balm) the next day, ready for some lipstick. You can buy it in stores or online, priced at £5.25.

Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch - This is a product that was on my wishlist for months and months. I wasn't sure I could justify £26 for such a small pot but I got my hands on a 1 ml sample and I was hooked!  It leaves my skin feeling smooth and soft, which is the perfect base for my foundation. It does a fairly good job at hiding my pores but some days they are massive and I need some cement!!! Luckily, after Christmas the Clarins website was holding a sale which included the Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch. They were offering the standard 50 ml pot and a 30 ml tube of Beauty Flash Balm for £17.50. Before I knew it, I was checking out and selecting my three free samples to try (which, by the way Clarins, is an amazing idea as I now have more Clarins items on my wishlist)!

Collection Colour Lash All Day Colour Mascara in Clear - I have been wanting a gel to set my eyebrows for a long time. There is a wax in the MUA Brow Kit, which I use, but I hate how I have to use my fingers to apply it and there isn't a lot of it in the kit. I have seen that a few people use clear mascara to set their brows. So when I spotted this in Superdrug for £1.99, I had to try it. I'm actually liking it so far and I will definitely repurchase it. It's not actually clear any more as the powder that I use to fill my eyebrows has come off on the brush so it looks a bit disgusting! It also includes protein and I have noticed my eyebrows grow more since I started to use it. So if you're looking to grow your brows, or lashes, I definitely recommend it.

Sleek Face Form Contouring and Blush Palette in Light - I actually wanted to pick up the Sleek Face Contour Kit, which is £6.49 as I had seen so many people rant and rave about it. Every time I popped in Superdrug, it was sold out. Then I spotted Face Form, which includes a contour shade, a highlight and a blush for £10. The blush looked really pretty so I couldn't resist and bought this instead. I'm so glad I did. I use all three of the products and it's the perfect palette for travelling with. 

Avon Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Pout - This is the first Avon lipstick I have purchased and so far I love it! The shade is perfect and the formulation is creamy and moisturising. Application is so easy and effortless. I will definitely be purchasing more shades from Avon, I just haven't decided which ones yet! Any recommendations? The RRP of these are £7 but Avon often have offers on so keep your eyes open. I think I got this for £2.49 or £3.49. 

What have been your favourite products this month? Have any of your favourites made my list?

Rachel x

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Everyday Make Up #3

Primer - Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch

Foundation -  No7 Stay Perfect Foundation in Calico (review here)

Concealer - Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Light (review here)

Powder - Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent (review here)

Bronzer - Rimmel Sunshimmer Bronzing Compact Powder in Light Matte

Blusher - Benefit Dandelion

Highlighter - MUA Shimmer Kisses Bronzer

Eyeliner - Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner in Black

Mascara - Liz Earle Lash Definition Smudgeproof Mascara in Black

Eye Shadow - MUA Heaven & Earth Eye Shadow Palette

Lipstick - AVON Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Pout

My last Everyday Make Up post was way back in November before I moved house! I think since the move I forgot about these posts until I saw them in my blogging notebook. A few items have changed since but some have stayed the same since November. My foundation, concealer, powder and bronzer are all the same and I have been using these products for quite a few months now.

I'm almost out of foundation and I think I want to try something different next. I was thinking about the Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation as so many bloggers say it's a great drugstore foundation but the fact that I would have to select the shade myself scares me. I'll get home and it will totally be the wrong shade! Probably like I've been tango'd! So does anyone know if Rimmel have a similar shade to No7 Calico? That would be a massive help! Or I was thinking I would stick with No7 but get another foundation match done in early summer as my skin tone may have changed since I last had it done! Aahhh decisions, decisions! I have wrote a review of the No7 Stay Perfect Foundation, which you can read here.

Obviously, I am still using Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer as it's amazing. However, I have been using light for so long but I much prefer natural. It suits my skin tone much better. You can read what I think in more detail here.

My powder choice is still Rimmel Stay Matte as it's perfect and doesn't cake. I'm not going to change something that isn't broken! You can read what I think in depth here.

As you can see, I'm still using the same bronzer as I was back in November (and September)! I just cannot find one that I like more. I almost fell for NARS Laguna because of all the hype surrounding it. I even went to Selfridges to purchase it but I just decided it wasn't for me. When I lightly swatched it on my hand, I could see glitter/shimmer. Even though many people said you couldn't see it when it was on your face, I didn't want to take the chance. So I'm still using the same bronzer, that I have been wearing for about three years! 

A new addition into my make up routine is the Clarins Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch Primer. It has a steep price tag but I think it's worth every penny. It also helps that I got it for £17.50 as it was in a set on sale on the Clarins website after Christmas. Bonus! I don't technically wear this everyday as I don't wear it for work but I do wear it for all other occasions. It feels so velvety and smooth as I apply it and it leaves my face feeling and looking flawless. It provides the perfect base for my foundation and since using it I have noticed how much better my foundation looks. The only negative I have is that some days it doesn't cover all my pores but I do have relatively large pores! 

A blusher I'm reaching for more and more is Benefit Dandelion. As spring is fast approaching, I think it's the perfect shade on my skin tone to give me a healthy, spring time glow. I pair this with MUA Shimmer Kisses Bronzer, which I actually use as a highlighter. I use my Real Techniques Setting brush to apply it to the top of my cheekbones and my brow bone. If I want extra highlight to add more definition to my face, then I also apply it to the middle of my nose, my cupid's bow and my forehead.

In December, I received the Liz Earle Lash Definition Smudgeproof Mascara as a freebie in the monthly essentials. I have been using it ever since and I absolutely love it. No matter how much I apply it doesn't clump my lashes and it adds length and volume. Previously, I was using the Rimmel Extra Super Lash Mascara, which I love as well, but I find I find it can clump, especially in the evening when I apply more for greater volume and length.

My eyeliner of choice has been the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner. I bought this shortly after it was released and I have been using it ever since. I only apply eyeliner to my waterline as I don't have a steady hand to apply eyeliner above my upper lash line. I wish I could! As I apply it to my waterline, most eyeliners have a tendency to wear off quickly. I find Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner lasts a lot longer and best of all it doesn't run!

Last month, I purchased the popular MUA Heaven & Earth Palette. I absolutely love my Undressed palette and I have hit pan on a few shades but I also wanted to give Heaven & Earth a try. At the moment in time, I couldn't choose a favourite but I am loving using both of them. They both have shimmer and matte shades and include shades suitable for day and evening wear.

Another product I purchased last month was AVON Ultra Colour Rich Lipstick in Pout. I bought it because it was half price in the AVON catalogue and I thought the shade looked perfect. I haven't tried an AVON lipstick before and I didn't have chance to swatch it so I took a chance. I was so lucky as I absolutely love the shade. It's my lips but better and is my 'go to' lipstick for daytime. It has definitely made me want to try more AVON lipsticks. The formula is so moisturising and it's just perfect!

Which products are you loving this month? Do you have any recommendations for me?

Rachel x
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Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait - Review

Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Peach Parfait £7.99

I have had this for a few months now and I absolutely adore it. I often reach for it over lip balms as it's super moisturising and leaves a beautiful colour. The Revlon Lip Butters are a hybrid lipstick/lip balm and combines the positives from both into one super product. They are a great alternative to lipstick if you prefer something a bit lighter than lipstick on a day to day basis. The shade is peachy pink which actually looks fairly nude on my lips. With one or two coats it's fairly sheer but can be built up for a more opaque look, suitable for evening wear. It contains tiny particles of gold glitter, which usually I hate in a lip product, but I have been absolutely loving this shade. As it's moisturising it's glides on smoothly. However, I have read several reviews which claim this shade doesn't glide as smoothly as others due to the glitter particles. I cannot comment on this as I only have the one shade. I definitely want to try others out but at the moment I don't need them and I'm trying not to spend money that I don't need to. I love the packaging. They come in a quilted package which matches the colour of the lip butter, which is a god send when deciding which shade of lipstick to choose. I would say the colour lasts about two hours before it needs reapplying, this isn't a problem as I think of it as a lip balm. It's difficult to describe the scent, I can smell that horrible lipstick smell but with a hint of vanilla, which makes it more bearable. I will definitely be repurchasing this product but maybe in a different shade so I can try out the other shades that Rimmel have to offer.

Do you own any Revlon Lip Butters? What do you think of the formula?

Rachel x
Lost In Lipstick

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