Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Sweetie Review

I’ve mentioned this lipstick before on my blog but today I thought I would do a proper review of it. I managed to get this lipstick for 89p as there was an error on the reduced sticker and instead of saying £4.89 it only said 89p. The only annoying part of getting this from the reduced section is that there was a sticker on it and it has left that horrible sticky bit where I couldn’t get all the sticker off. 

Anyway now onto the actual lipstick, the packaging is the usual Rimmel packaging. This is from the Lasting Finish range and comes in a really nice deep burgundy case which has some glitter running through it and it has the Rimmel crown on the lid. I like the packaging of Rimmel lipsticks I think they look a lot more expensive than their £4.99 price tag. 

Sweetie is a bright pink with blue undertones which help to make your teeth look whiter. This lipstick has a small amount of glitter/shimmer in it but it isn't too much so it is still very wearable. The lipstick applies smoothly and has a very creamy formula which isn't drying on the lips. I really like this lipstick it is in my favourite shade. I love wearing this sort of bright pinks. Some people will be put off by the shimmer in this lipstick however it doesn’t bother me. 

I find that it lasts a decent amount of time. It lasts around 3 hours before you need to touch it up. With some dark colours they sometimes transfer to your teeth but I don’t find that to be a problem with this lipstick. 

Have you tried this lipstick?

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Month of Lipsticks: MUA Shade 2 (Day 5)

I have quite a few of the MUA lipsticks as they are only £1. They may not have the most glamours packaging in the world, but they do have a really good colour range and the quality is pretty god for such a budget lipstick. Today I am sharing with you Shade 2, one of the other downsides to these lipsticks is that most of the shades don't have a name. 

Shade 2 is a really pretty plum colour and I don't have many of these in my collection. The formula is really nice it is creamy and doesn't drag across the lips. This doesn't last that long on my lips I find it fades after 2 hours and needs reapplying. However with a lip liner it might last longer but I have never really used lip liners before so  if you have any recommendations of some affordable lip liners I would love to hear them.  

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Month of Lipsticks: Rimmel Sweetie (Day 4)

This lipstick holds a special place in  my heart as I got it for such a great bargain. This was reduced in Tesco hence the the sticky stuff on the packaging as it had a reduced sticker wrapped around it (annoying!). They had quite a few lipsticks which all had a sticker saying £4.89 on which isn't really that great of a deal as they are £4.99 in Boots so they only had 10p off. However this ones label had been misprinted and I got it for 89p! 

Anyway now onto the actual lipstick, the packaging is the usual Rimmel packaging. This is from the Lasting Finish range and comes in a really nice deep burgundy case which has some glitter running through it and it has the Rimmel crown on the lid. 

Sweetie is a bright pink with blue undertones which help to make your teeth look whiter. This lipstick has a small amount of glitter/shimmer in it but it isn't too much so it is still very wearable. The lipstick applies smoothly and has a very creamy formula which isn't drying on the lips. I really like this lipstick it is in my favourite shade. I love wearing this sort of bright pinks and by the end of this series you'll probably be fed up with seeing them. 

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Month of Lipsticks: Natural Collection Pink Mallow (Day 2)

Today I am wearing Natural Collection's Pink Mallow. I really like the Natural Collection lipsticks they are a good quality and super affordable. The packaging isn't the best but I really love this colour. It is a really pale pink which is really good for everyday. 

This pale pink is really good for days when I don't want to wear a dark colour but I want to wear something on my lips. I really like the creamy formula of these lipsticks as they feel really comfortable on my lips. They aren't the most long lasting lipsticks available but they do last a reasonable amount of time. 

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Makeup Revolution Haul

If you are an avid blog reader then you will probably of heard of Makeup Revolution. They are a new brand which seems to have taken the blogging world by storm . They are a super affordable brand with lots of exciting products on offer many of which are dupes for higher end products. 

I recently made an order as I could not wait any longer. After reading so many posts I needed to try some of their products and I know I will be ordering some more as I am very impressed with what they have on offer. Firstly I got 3 of their lipsticks which are only £1. The shades I got were Mystify, Rebel With Cause and The One. 

I picked up 2 of their individual eyeshadows as I heard that they were really good. I got the shades Sold Out and Promised Land. They are only £1 each and they are super pigmented. I picked up one of the powder blushes in Wow!, it is a really pretty pink blush which I can't wait to try. 

I got 3 of the All Day & Night eyeliners after reading good things about them. I got One Sin Too Many, Stars Come Out and Channeling My Inner. I am really looking forward to trying these eyeliners out as when I swatched them they feel really soft and creamy. 

Lastly I got probably one of their most popular products. The eyeshadow palettes have been talked about quite a lot. I got the Iconic 1,2 and 3 palettes which are dupes for the Naked palettes. 

I can't wait to try everything out and I will be reviewing everything as soon as I try it out. 

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Natural Collection Lipstick in Raspberry Review

Natural Collection is a brand I always forget about when I am in Boots. It is not very often talked about on Blogs and Youtube and I will often walk past it in Boots due to the unappealing packaging. I know we shouldn't judge a product by its packaging but most of us do and there is something about Natural Collection's packaging that screams 'cheap' and although it is cheap I'd rather pay a bit more money to have a lipstick that looks a bit nicer such as Rimmel. I have tried a few things from them in the past though that I have really liked such as their blushes  which led me to want to try more from the brand and I'd heard that the lipsticks were pretty good so I thought I'd give them a whirl. 

Natural Collection is sold in Boots and I believe everything is £1.99 or 3 for £5. The lipstick claims to be high shine and moisturising and all of Natural Collection's products are fragrance free. 

I chose the shade Raspberry as when swatched it is a subtle red colour. I don't wear many red lipsticks as I find them a bit scary so I like to buy lipsticks like this that are red but more subtle than a really bright, bold red lipstick. 

I really like this colour as I think it is a great way to wear red as it is much more wearable than most red lipsticks. I think this lipstick is a really good choice for this time of year and I know I will be using it a lot in the upcoming weeks. This lipstick isn't super moisturising but it's not drying either and for £1.99 I think the formula is really good. The staying power of these is pretty average it lasts about 2-3 hours before I need to reapply it. 

My only complaint about this lipstick is the packaging. The lid doesn't stay on very well and the lipstick snaps really easily and it melts as well. I know it's only cheap but there are other budget brands that don't have this problem and even when you're only spending £1.99 it is still annoying when it breaks so easily. It is still usable but I can't carry it in my handbag otherwise the bullet falls into the lid and it just makes a mess. 

I would recommend these especially if you are on a budget. I would definitely consider buying more colours, I also own Pink Mallow which I will be reviewing separately soon. 

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Revlon Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon Review

I've had this lipstick quite awhile now and I can't believe I haven't posted about it until now. I saw this on someone's blog and I fell in love with it. It looked so pretty and the formula looked amazing as well. I have tried another lipstick from the Super Lustrous Range and it is another one of my favourite lipsticks it is Cherries in the Snow (review here) which is a gorgeous colour that I wore a lot over the Christmas period. This lipstick is called Pink in the Afternoon (what a cute name) and it a gorgeous shade for everyday wear. It is quickly becoming one of my favourite and most worn lipsticks. 

Revlon do 2 formulas matte and creme formulas. I love creme formulas over mattes as I find mattes too drying for my lips. This formula is really creamy and hydrating on my lips.

The packaging is gorgeous.  It is very simple black and gold but I feel that it makes it look elegant and sophisticated.  The packaging makes the lipstick look more expensive than it is (£7.49)

The colour of this is perfect for me. It is a perfect nude colour that really compliments my skintone. I find that I can't wear brown toned nudes as they just don't suit me but this colour really suits me. This is a great colour to wear everyday as it isn't too bright but it adds a subtle colour to your lips. The colour is a medium pink colour with a peachy undertone to it. I wear this colour because it is so wearable and I love the formula. The formula is hydrating and pigmented and it is pretty long wearing as well. It doesn't last as long as matte formulas do and you will need to reapply it throughout the day but I don't mind as I am in love with this colour. I wore this lipstick to my prom (post and video to come) as I think it is amazing and I didn't want too bright a colour as I didn't want it to distract from my dress. 

Overall I really recommend this colour especially if you are looking for a natural colour to wear everyday. The Revlon Super Lustrous range is one of my favourites they have loads of colours within the range (38 on the Boots website) so there really is something for everyone. I think this shade would suit pretty much anyone as it really is such a wearable shade. 

Do you have any shade recommendations from the Super Lustrous range? 

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June Haul

Today I thought I would share with you some of the bits and pieces that I have picked up during the month of June.

I'll first start with the items that I picked up at a local discount beauty store. This shop stocks a whole host of brands and products and discounted prices. I picked up another Rimmel Glam Eyes Eyeshadow this time I got the shade Punchy Taupe (160) for £1.99. The quality of these eyeshadows is amazing they are really pigmented and really easy to blend. I picked up a Revlon Photoready Blush in the shade Flushed for £3.99. I don't own many cream blushes so I thought I would give this one a go as I love Revlon and this colour is really pretty. I then picked up the W7 Light Diffusing Concealer for £2.99. It looks very similar to the YSL Touche Eclat so I thought I would give it a go. I picked up another Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick as I really like the formula of these and I loved the colour of this one. I got the shade Funtime Fuschia (320) for £2.99. The last item I got was a Revlon Lipgloss from the Super Lustrous range. I got the shade Berry Allure (225) as I remember Essiebutton mentioning it a few years ago and I love Revlon lip products and it was only £2.99. 

I then picked up a few bits from MUA as I had a few things on my wishlist. I got 2 lipsticks as I think that the lipsticks are a great value for money at just £1. They have a pretty decent shade range and the quality is pretty good there are a few hit and miss shades but usually the darker shades are the better ones. I got the shades 2 and 3, the one thing I don't like about them is the fact that they don't have names as it makes them seem a bit boring (am I the only one you thinks this?). I picked up another one of their blushers as I really like them. I already own Marshmallow, Candyfloss and Lolly and I have now added Bubblegum to my collection (I intend to own all the shades!). The last think I got was from the Luxe range it is the Velvet Lip Lacquer in Criminal, I only picked up one of these despite having other shades on my wishlist as I wanted to see whether I liked it as I am not normally a fan of matte lips but I wanted to give these a try. 

In Boots I picked up some Sanctuary Spa minis as I've heard a lot about the brand but have never tried anything from them before. I think that minis are the perfect way to try out products without committing to the full size version. I got the Body Moisture Spray as I thought that it would be perfect for summer. I also picked up the Illuminating Moisture Lotion SPF15, the Fresh Faced Purifying Wash and the Body Butter. 

I also picked up some bits from Seventeen as they had a free gift when you bought any 2 products. I haven't tried many things from Seventeen but I have good things about some of their products. I got the Skin Wow 3 Way Highlighter. This can be used in (you guessed it!) 3 ways: you can use it as a primer, mixed with your foundation or as a highlighter on the cheekbones. I have read some great reviews of this so I thought I would get it. I also got the Cheek Stamp Blush in  Made You Look, this is such a gimmick but I love gimmicks so I just had to have it.

The last thing I got was the Maybelline Fit Me Concealer as it was in the clearance section for £2.50 so I thought I'd get a back up as it was cheaper. 

What have you been purchasing?

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Lipstick Tag

Today I am going to do the lipstick tag, I took the photos for this post quite awhile ago so some of my answers may have changed so I think I'll have to do an updated one soon as I have since bought and discovered a few more lipsticks. 

1) How many lipsticks in your collection?

29- However since I have taken the pictures I have got quite a few more now so it is 31 I think.

2) How old were you, when you started using lipstick?

I think I was about 15 or 16 when I started wearing lipstick so not that long ago. It is only very recently that I have started wearing brighter colours. 

3) Show a lipstick you use to stand out

I love ELF's Gypsy to stand out with, it is a gorgeous plum colour which is beautiful in autumn. I also like Rimmel's Moisture Renew in Sweetheart Tulips (275) (this is one of the old formulas)

4) What are lipsticks you cant you leave the house without?

Currently I love the Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink In The Afternoon (415) as it is a gorgeous nude colour that is very easy to wear as it goes with everything. I also really like Collection Volume Sensation in Sea Shell (10) it is a gorgeous pink colour that looks gorgeous. I also really like Seductive from ELF as it is a very easy to wear red shade that is quite subtle so you can wear it during the day without it feeling too much.  

5) What was the last lipstick you bought?

This has actually changed as I have since bought more lipsticks but the one in the picture is a Rimmel Lasting Finish in Sweetie (014) which I got from Tesco for 89p. It was in the reduced section and I think there was a mistake with the labels as all the other said £4.89 except this one so I got quite lucky there.

6) What lipstick did you regret buying?

There are 2 lipsticks that I regret buying. The first one is a Maybelline Colour Sensational in Rosy Dream (109). The colour of this looks horrible on me and there is so much glitter in it. When  put it on my lips it doesn't feel smooth because of all the bits of glitter in it. The other lipstick is the L'Oreal Colour Riche in Sensual Rose (379) again this colour just doesn't suit me. It is a gorgeous but completely wrong for my skin tone. I do however really like the formula of this and I have since bought another lipstick from this range in a colour which does suit me.   

7) What is your favourite lipstick at the moment?

I love ELF's Gypsy it is just a perfect colour for this time of year. It really compliments my skin tone. The formula is really creamy and doesn't dry out my lips and the ELF lipsticks are really affordable at only £1.50. 

8) What is your most expensive & inexpensive lipstick?
I don't really own any high end makeup but the most expensive lipstick I own is from Calvin Klein which has been discontinued so you can get them in a lot of different places for lower prices. The Calvin Klein lipsticks are worth £13.50 but I didn't pay that for this. I have the shade Flutter which is a lovely subtle red, I love the formula but the packaging feels very cheap considering these were £13 I expected a bit more from the packaging. My cheapest lipstick is from MUA I have Shade 6 in this picture and I love the colour. These lipsticks are really good quality considering how cheap they are. I really want to try some more colours from them. 

9) Can you show us a lipstick you Love?

I really like this lipstick from Natural Collection in Raspberry it is a lovely colour and so inexpensive. They have a great range of colours and for £1.99 you can't really go wrong. 

10) Do you Like, Love or Addicted to Lipsticks?

I'd say I love lipsticks and am verging on being addicted to them. Compared to some people I don't have many lipsticks and then compared to other people I have quite a lot of lipsticks. I love buying lipsticks and I really enjoy experimenting with new colours. 

11) Show a lipstick that reminds you of someone special

This is a Maybelline lipstick from the Satin Collection (I don't think that this is still available) in the shade Empire Red. This was Mum's lipstick which she have to me when I first started wearing makeup. This lipstick reminds me of her, I don't actually wear it but I kept it for sentimental reasons.

Have you done this tag? leave me your links so I can read yours. I tag all of you to do this tag and let me know if you do this tag. 

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ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick in Flirty & Girly Review

I am a massive fan of lip crayons and when I saw that ELF had some on their website I knew I had to try one. I chose the shade Flirty and Girly. 

These have some great ingredients in them such as Jojoba, Soybean and Vitamin E which are said to help moisturise the lips. 

I love the packaging of these, they have a white casing with a clear lid so you can see the colour. The end is also colour coordinated to match the product. I like that ELF have opted for different packaging from other brands the majority of brands that have these products such as Clinique, Revlon, MUA, Bourjois, Rimmel, L'Oreal pretty much ever single brand that has a lip crayon has the same packaging. I do like that packaging but I like that ELF has gone for something different instead of copying what everyone else has done.

The colour is a fuchsia pink with blue undertones which helps make the teeth seem whiter. This product does have glitter in it but unlike some other lip products the glitter doesn't feel gritty on my lips. Although it does have glitter in it I don't feel that the glitter is too much and I think it is still suitable to wear during the day. I can't speak for all the shades in the range but this one is very pigmented, I think that some of the lighter shades would be quite sheer but you would be able to build them up. The lasting power is pretty good they last a couple of hours, when it fades it leaves a bit of colour and shimmer. Unlike some these are advertised as being lip gloss sticks so they aren't supposed to stain your lips so that is why they don't last as long as some of the others that I have tried. 

The formula is very creamy and smooth on my lips. This formula is very hydrating and I think it is because of the added ingredients: Jojoba, Soybean and Vitamin E which helps to keep the lips hydrated. One complaint that I have about it is the smell, it has an odd smell which I can't describe it isn't particularly horrible but I prefer the minty smell the Revlon ones have. 

The colour range is quite impressive for a cheaper brand, it has 8 shades in total so there should be something for everyone. I really like this product and I would definitely get some others as I am really impressed with this. This is much cheaper than the other ones available but in my opinion it is just as good.

Product: ELF Jumbo Lip Gloss Stick

Price: £2.50

Shades: In The Nude, Summer Nights, Coco Loco, Pink Umbrellas, Tiki Torches, Sangria Starter, Movie Star and Flirty & Girly 

Where to buy: ELF

Score: 8/10

Have you tried these? 

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