Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie Review

I decided to pick up another Lip Butter as I already have a couple of shades and I really like them. The ones that I have are both red shades, and a pink (which I don’t really wear) and I wanted a more neutral shade that I could wear on an everyday basis as the formula is one of my favourites. 

The price of the Lip Butters are £7.99 which I personally think is quite a lot of money so I only ever buy them when Revlon has an offer on and they have offers quite a lot. My favourite offer is the 2 for £10 deal as that is very good value for money. I am a huge fan of the lip butter packaging, the gorgeous lattice pattern on it is very pretty and I like how the packaging corresponds to the colour of the product. The formula of the lip butters is like a tinted lip balm, they are hydrating and add some colour to the lips although the darker shades are very pigmented. Revlon says that the lip butters are a ‘buttery balm with a beautiful shiny colour’ and I would agree with this. 

I find the lip butters to be very hydrating and comfortable on the lips. I really like wearing them on a daily basis as they are so comfortable to wear and although they are not the most long lasting of lip products I don’t mind reapplying them. The shade Berry Smoothie is a light cool toned mauvey pink shade which I find to be an excellent shade for wearing every day as it is quite a subtle shade. The lip butters are very easy to apply and with Berry Smoothie due to it being quite a subtle shade you don’t even need a mirror to apply it with. I have worn this shade so much and it is quickly becoming one of those shades that I always reach for similar to the Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey. The texture is soft, glossy and buttery and the texture is one of my favourites as I hate lip products that are drying on the lips. The only downside to the lip butters is that they are prone to melting which isn’t ideal if you want to carry it in your bag. The shade range is really impressive and I believe that there are currently 21 shades in the range so there is something for everyone. 

Overall I am really glad that I picked up this shade as it has become an everyday staple for me. I have my eye on a few more shades from the range; Pink Truffle, Raspberry Pie and Sorbet. I think the fact that I would buy more shades from the range tells you how much I like these lip products.

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NOTD: Wild Strawberry

I picked up this Revlon  polish  from Poundland which is a great place for getting some nail polish bargains. I do like the Revlon polishes and I have quite the collection of them but I would be unwilling to buy them full price. 

Today I am sharing the shade Wild Strawberry (070) with you. I like the Revlon polishes as they have the wide brush which makes application really easy. I love pink polishes and this is a gorgeous bright fuchsia pink. This particular polish seemed a lot thinner than the other Revlon polishes I have tried but I still only needed 2 coats of it for it to be fully opaque. 

This polish lasted really well on my nails and the only reason I changed it was because I fancied wearing a different colour. This shade is absolutely gorgeous and I loved how bright it was which makes it a perfect shade for spring/summer.

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How I Store My Every Day Makeup

You may remember I posted about a Ted Baker gift set and I mentioned how gorgeous the packaging was and how it would be perfect for storing makeup. Today I am going to show you what makeup I store in it. 

I used to store my everyday makeup in a makeup bag as it made it easy for me to quickly reach for things in the morning. This Ted Baker box is a bit like a jewellery box in that it has a top compartment with a lid that lifts up and a draw that pulls out. 

In the top compartment I store my face products that I am currently using. I am testing out the Rimmel Lasting Finish Nude Foundation, I quite like this foundation although it isn’t my favourite one. I will be posting a review of it very shortly. When I saw that Rimmel was launching a concealer as part of the Lasting Finish range I knew I wanted to try it out, I haven’t fully decided yet whether I like it or not but I will let you know soon what I think. I really like the powder from the range and I have been using it every day for quite a while now. The Collection Illuminating Touch Concealer is quickly becoming one of my favourites. I have three blushes in my current rotation the Max Factor Crème Puff blush in Seductive Pink, the Makeup Gallery Blush in Candyfloss and the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Flushed. I really love these blushes and I keep switching between the three.

I love the Collection Little Mix Eyeshadow Palette, the colours are fantastic they are so pigmented and easy to work with. I have the Rimmel Scandaleyes Eyeshadow Paint in Rich Russet for days when I want something really quick. I have found a new brow pencil that I really like; the MUA Luxe Powerbrow is a new brow product that I have fallen in love with. I have a range of different eyeshadows that I am loving at the moment. I have three Maybelline Colour Tattoos; Creamy Beige, Pink Gold and Permanent Taupe. I am loving Creamy Beige at the moment. I have a selection of powder eyeshadows that I like to apply on top; MUA Bronze and Misty Rose and Makeup Gallery Bronze and Mocha. I have been using my Miss Sporty eyeshadow in Night as an eyeliner which you will hear more about in my April Favourites.

I hope you enjoyed this post, let me know how you store your every day makeup

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April Makeup Haul

 Today I have a makeup haul for you. I picked up these products from a local discount makeup store. I can’t remember the exact prices, but I’m pretty sure nothing was over £5 so I got some great bargains. A lot of these products are still available in Boots and Superdrug so I got a good deal. 

The first thing I got was another Maybelline Colour Tattoo as I am obsessed with these and I now have 4 in my collection and I want more! I got the shade Permanent Taupe which has been on my list for a while. Permanent Taupe is a cool toned brown with grey undertones and it is matte. I think that this is going to be a perfect base for other eyeshadows. Next I picked up a Maybelline Expertwear Blush in the shade Rosewood. I’m not going to lie the main reason I got this was because of the name (it is the town that Pretty Little Liars is set in) but the colour is really pretty. It is a pale pink shade which I think is going to look lovely on my pale skin. I got a Rimmel Salon Pro polish as I haven’t tried any from this range and I got the shade I Want It which is a bright blue similar to Nails Inc Baker Street. 

I picked up quite a few different lip products. Firstly I got another Revlon Colourstay Moisture Stain as I already own Barcelona Nights and I really like it. I got the shade India Intrigue which is a gorgeous berry shade. I picked up another Apocalips from Rimmel this one is an American version so it is called a Show Off instead, but it is still the same product, I got the shade Aurora. I have recently been really enjoying liquid lipsticks so I thought I’d get another one of these. I have the shade Big Bang which I don’t wear too much as it is a very bright red. Aurora looks more of a subtle shade so I’m hoping I’ll get more wear out of it. Next I got a L’Oreal Glam Shine Stain Splash in the shade Romy, I’m hoping that this will be another long lasting lip product. Lastly I picked up another Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick as I already have 2 and I really like them. I got the shade Cherry Blossom which has a Pearl finish which is something I have not tried as my other 2 are crème formulas.

What have you bought recently?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Revlon Vintage Rose

Today I am sharing with you what I was wearing on my nails. I have quite a few polishes from Revlon that I have picked up in Poundland. They have a great shade range to choose from. 

The shade Vintage Rose is a dusky pink shade but unlike a lot of the dusky pink shades that I own this is slightly darker. If I am honest I was not a massive fan of this shade. I don’t know what it was about it but I wasn’t that keen on the colour. If I wear pinks I either prefer something lighter or a bright pink. 

I like Revlon polishes from the Colourstay line as they have a wide brush which makes the application really easy. I used two coats of this for the colour to be fully opaque. I find these polishes to be pretty long lasting this lasted me just over a week before it started to chip. 

The finish was really smooth and glossy something which I really look for in a nail polish as I can not stand matte nails. Sometimes I think my base coat really helps contribute to the glossy finish. I use the Nailgirls 3 in 1 Base Coat, Top Coat and Nail Strengthener which I got in a Glossybox. I really want to try the new one from Collection so I’d be interested to hear if anyone has tried it.

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February Favourites (2015)

I can't believe that February is over this year is going so fast already. Next month (March) is my birthday and I'm really excited. Today I will be sharing with you what I have been loving over the past month. This month I don’t have too much to share with you as I haven't tried many new products. 

My first favourite is the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Powder. I have been using the Maybelline Fit Me Powder for ages and it has been my favourite but I really like this new powder from Rimmel. It is very similar to the Fit Me one in packaging and formula. Both powders come in a compact which you can lift up and underneath there is a mirror and sponge this is great if you plan on taking it on the go but it does mean that the packaging is quite bulky. I personally like very fine powders as I don't want my skin to look cakey and this one ticks that box. It says that it can be buildable which if I'm honest I have not tried. I have been really impressed with this powder I don't think it's any better than the Fit Me as I think they are very similar. I've tried a couple of things from this range; the primer and the foundation and this is definitely my favourite thing from  range.

My next favourite I think I have mentioned before in a favourites post but I really love it so I thought I'd mention it again. I got the Bellapierre Trio in 24K Taupe from TK Maxx and it is one of the best things I have ever bought. It comes with 3 eyeshadows (obviously) which are really wearable shimmery shades. I love shimmery eyeshadows, this comes with a brown, pink and cream colour. Despite there only being 3 shades you can create so many different looks with it and they are all pigmented and easy to blend. 

I have been loving the Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. I have a few of the Lip Butters and I really like them but this is my favourite  as it is such a wearable shade. Berry Smoothie is similar to Honey from the Just Bitten Kisssable Balm Stain range which is my most used lip product ever. This is great to apply when you don't want to wear anything too bright but still want to wear some colour. The lip butters are really hydrating and sheer so they are great to wear on a daily basis however they are buildable. This is a great shade to keep in your handbag as it is so easy to apply and I'd say you could apply it without a mirror.

My last favourite is a new release from Benefit. When I heard about the new Rollerlash Mascara I was excited to try it out as I like the They're Real Mascara. I was even more excited when Elle Magazine gave a sample of it away in this months edition. I really like this mascara usually I am not a fan of curved wands as I find they usually make application messy but this is really easy to apply and not at all messy. This really helps to lengthen your lashes and the wand helps you to capture every single lash. The curved wand is designed to hold a curl and I think it really does. I am a big fan and I recommend you try it out if you can.

What have been your favourites this month?

 Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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Revlon Lipgloss in Pink Afterglow Review

One thing that Revlon do really well is lip products. They have a really good range of lip products with different finishes and colours. Today I am going to be reviewing the Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Afterglow (12). 

Firstly I love the packaging of this lipgloss it looks very high end. It has a clear tube and a black lid with a gold rim. The packaging reminds me of something from Chanel. I like packaging if I can see the colour of the product as it makes it easier to find in my collection. 

Pink Afterglow is a sheer sparkly mid-toned pink. If you don’t like sparkly lipglosses than this is not for you. This lipgloss comes with a standard doe foot applicator. This lipgloss is very sheer so if you are looking for colour then this is not one to go for. In the swatches for this post I have worn it by itself to show you the colour payoff but normally I wear it on top of a lipstick to add a bit of sparkle. I often pair it with Pink in the Afternoon which is also from lipstick or a nude lipstick. 

The lipgloss isn’t too sticky but it can be a bit gritty due to the glitter in it but it isn’t unbearable. For a lipgloss it lasts pretty well. This lipgloss can be a bit drying on the lips and I think this is due to the glitter in it. The lipgloss does have a faint scent but it isn’t noticeable on the lips. 

Overall I like this gloss but it isn’t my favourite. I think there are better ones available which provide more colour and aren’t as sticky. I have just tried one from Poundland and I have been pretty impressed. Revlon lipglosses are quite pricy at £6.99 and considering they are quite sheer that is a lot of money.

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What's In My Makeup Bag (February 2015)

Today I thought I would share with you what is currently in my makeup bag. As I have a lot of makeup I switch up my makeup quite regularly so I might this a regular post if you are interested. My makeup bag is a cute Minnie Mouse one which has a blog on it which is pretty cool. This is actually a pencil case but it works really well as a makeup bag, I believe it was from Tesco but I’m not 100% sure as I got it for Christmas.

Face

The first think I have in my bag is the Rimmel Lasting Finish Primer* I was sent this because I am a member of the Boots Review Panel. I am trying this out at the moment and I quite like it I’ve never really used primers before so this has been very interesting to try it out. I find that it does make my foundation last longer. The foundation I’m currently using is the Rimmel Lasting Finish 25 Hour Nude I quite like this foundation although for a nude foundation it is quite thick I don’t think I would like the original at all. I like that Rimmel has launched a lighter shade as this is the perfect match for me I think I’m going to get the Match Perfection and the Wake Me Up in this new shade. I’ve tried to switch my concealer and powder as I always use my Maybelline Fit Me Concealer and Powder. Currently I am using the Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer which is ok but I think it is a bit too thick for me and I definitely prefer the Maybelline one. For powder I am using the Rimmel Stay Matte which is very good if you have oily skin.

I have been trying to wear more bronzer recently and I am using the MUA Mosaic Bronzer in Sunkissed Glow I like this one as it isn’t too dark for my pale skin. I’ve got a couple of options for blushes and highlighters. The MUA Blush in Candyfloss is an essential for me as it is such a great every day colour as it is quite subtle. The other blush is the Revlon Photoready Cream Blush in Flushed. I really like this blush as although in the packaging it looks quite bright once you’ve blended it out it is really natural. The two highlighters I have are the ELF Baked Blush in Pinktastic which I have mentioned quite a few times I love the sheen this gives my skin. The other one is also from ELF and it is the All Over Cover Stick in Persimmon this is a cream highlighter similar to Benefit’s Watts Up.  

Eyes

Now onto eyes I have the W7 Prime Magic Eye Primer this is not my favourite primer but it does the job. Next I have the Bellapierre Trio in 24K Taupe. I really love this trio all the colours go really well together, I use the pink shade all over my lid, the brown in my crease and the cream colour in my inner corner.  I have the MUA Clear Mascara to set my brows and the Seventeen Back Lash Mascara which I really like for lengthening and volumising my lashes. 

I have a few eyeliners, the Collection Extreme 24 Hour Felt Tip Liner is my favourite felt tip liner it is so easy to apply and the nib is flexible enough to move along the lid but not too flexible that it is messy to apply. I have two kohl pencils one from MUA which is a really affordable pencil it can smudge a bit but as it is only £1 I always like to have one in my collection. I am currently trying a pencil from Bellapierre which I am not a massive fan of as it is quite scratchy and difficult to apply. For brows I am use the Collection Brow Definer I really like this it applies really well and the colour match is great.

Lips

I switch up my lip colour on a daily basis but I have a couple of choices in my makeup bag which I use more regularly. The Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey has been a favourite of mine for a really long time it is a very natural colour and is very easy to wear. Another lip product which is similar is the Revlon Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie. These two colours I wear a lot as they are very natural colours and not too bright for every day wear.

What is in your makeup bag?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Bare Bones and Aurora

Bare Bones by Revlon has quickly become one of my favourite nail polishes. Whenever I can’t decide what to wear I pick this. It is a really nice nude colour that works really well with my skin tone. 

Although by itself Bare Bones is really pretty I like to add a touch of sparkle. This time I used the Rimmel Space Dust in Aurora which is a gorgeous pink and silver glitter. Aurora had been on my wishlist for a while and I was lucky enough to find it in Poundland. 

Aurora is sort of glitter that you could wear by itself but I prefer to apply it on top of another colour as it makes it easier to remove. This combination lasted really well on my nails and I didn’t find it too difficult to remove. I think I will definitely wear this combination again as I really loved it.

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Winter Essentials

 Today I thought I would share with you some of my beauty and random winter essentials. In the past few days it has been very cold so I thought now was the perfect time to share my essentials that I reach for when the weather is colder.

First thing is body butter, I use body butters and lotions all year round but in winter I use them a lot more as I find my skin is a lot drier. The one I have been reaching for is the Sanctuary Body Butter. It is so moisturising and the smell is amazing. I love applying this after I have had a shower in the evening as I can smell it for ages after applying it and smells so luxurious that it feels like I am at a spa. 

For me hand and foot cream is essential especially when the weather is windy like it has been as my hands get so dry. My favourite hand cream to use at the moment is the Yes To Carrots Hand Cream this has a lot of natural ingredients such as carrot seed oil and sweet potato. It has a light scent and it leaves my hands feeling so soft and not at all greasy. I apply this throughout the day but I really enjoy applying it before I go to bed as when I wake up my hands are lovely and soft.  The foot cream that I have been using is Soap and Glory’s Heel Genius this is quite a thick cream so I apply it overnight and wear fluffy socks so it can absorb and my feet feel very smooth in the morning. 

I change my nail polish all the time so my favourites are always changing. At the moment I am loving Nails Inc Marylebone Mews and OPI’s Diva of Geneva. 

The Body Shop Chocomania Lip Butter has been a favourite of mine for quite a while but I especially love it during the winter as it is very thick and hydrating. 

During the winter months I like to use a thicker moisturiser and I am currently really enjoying the L’Oreal Triple Active Day Moisturiser. I find that this really helps to moisturise my skin. I like this moisturiser as although it is thick it sinks into the skin really quickly and does not leave my face feeling greasy. 

My favourite lipstick to wear at this time of year is the Revlon Lip Butter in Candy Apple. It is the perfect sheer red which I feel comfortable wearing during the day. It is really hydrating on the lips and isn't too bright.  

Now for some random favourites. At the moment I am obsessed with the Nescafe Millionaire’s Shortbread Mochas I love a lot of these Nescafe sachets but these are my favourite at the moment. Hot drinks are a must for me all year but especially when it is colder. During the winter I love curling up in the evening and watching DVDs or reading a book. I have just finished The Last Anniversary by Liane Moriarty and I really enjoyed it. I got quite a lot of DVDs for Christmas so I am making my way through those on my watch list is Maleficent and Oz the Great and Powerful. I am also making my way through the True Blood box set and I am loving it.

What are your winter essentials?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Fall Mood

Today I am sharing with you an NOTD. I have quite a few nail polishes from the Revlon Colourstay line and I really like them. The quality of the polishes is really good, they are long lasting and they apply smoothly with a wide brush. I don’t think I would ever pay full price for them though as I don’t like to spend more than £5 on one polish. 

You can often pick up these Revlon polishes in Poundland and other similar shops. They have a fantastic range of colours, there is something for everyone in this range. 

Today I am talking about the shade Fall Mood (140). Fall Mood is a gorgeous copper/ gold/ rose gold colour it depends which light you look at it in. I love it when a polish appears a different colour in different lights as it makes it a little bit more special. This is the perfect ‘Fall’ colour as it reminds me of the changing colour of the leaves but I think it is also suitable for winter as well. 

You only need 2 coats for this to be fully opaque, you can actually get away with just 1 coat but I prefer to apply 2 as I find that this makes a nail polish last longer. Despite it being a glittery polish it wasn't too difficult to remove.

What have you got on your nails?

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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Month of Lipsticks: Revlon Cheers (Day 3)

Today I am wearing the Revlon Colourburst Lipgloss in Cheers. I really love these as they are not too sticky. I hate glosses that are really sticky but the formula of these are great. They are really pigmented and pretty long lasting for a lipgloss. I love the packaging of this lipgloss it feels a lot more expensive than it is. 

I also really like the applicator on these glosses as although it is a doe foot applicator it is quite flexible which means you can get a really even application. The shade Cheers is a gorgeous deep fuchsia colour I told you that this was my favourite colour to wear. 

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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NOTD: Indigo Night

Today I am sharing with you a polish from Revlon. I picked this up from Poundworld as the one near me has a lot of Revlon nail polishes in at the moment. I like the Revlon Colourstay polishes but I wouldn't want to spend £7.99 on them so I often pick them up in discount shops. 

I picked up the shade Indigo Night which is a gorgeous blue shade. I really like wearing blue polishes and I fell in love with this shade. I like these Revlon polishes as they have a really wide brush which makes the application very easy. You only need 2 coats of this polish for it to become fully opaque. The polish lasts a week before it starts to chip. 

I recommend checking out Poundworld to see if they have any of these polishes as I really like this range I think I have 7 or 8 from this range. They have a fantastic range of colours and the quality is really good. 

Prettylittlefashionista xxx

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