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Product Review/Swatches – NYX & Barry M Lipsticks

March 10, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 61 Comments

Hey peeps. I finally decided to try some drug store lipsticks. I know I have talked about doing this for sometime now, so I popped into my local Boots, and had a good look around, then finally settled on a NYX Matte Indie Flick Lipstick and a Barry M Lip Stain Paint in Eternal Coral.

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NYX Matte Indie Flick Lipstick

This is my first time trying a NYX lipstick.  I have heard quite  a lot about the NYX makeup range, and seen a lot of YouTube reviews and blog pots about the brand, so I knew I had to try it for myself. I must confess the price put me off at a first, it goes for £6.50, and I am use to spending £15 and over for 1 lipstick, so I thought this won’t be good enough, but I am happy to announce that I was pleasantly surprised.

Here is what NYX has to say about their lipsticks:

NYX Matte Lipsticks are highly pigmented richly formulated and long-wearing. The formula glides on smoothly and stays put with a non-drying matte finish.

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Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. I love the colour a lot. It is perfect for summer.
  2. It is so matte, but doesn’t dry out my lips like other matte lipsticks.
  3. It is a great price for the quality of lipstick.
  4. It is long-lasting, even without a lip primer. It stayed on for hours.
  5. I love the cute packaging, with the see through plastic. I think it is so cute.

NYX Indie Flick Swatch

CONS

None.

I LOVE this lipstick. I think I am sold on anything NYX now, let’s see.

 

Barry M Lip Paint Eternal Coral

This is my first time trying a Barry M lipstick. I have heard and seen a lot of Barry M makeup in stores, but like my previous issue with NYX, the price was my issue. I struggled to believe a £4.49 Barry M lipstick would be as good as a £15.50 MAC lipstick, so I never bothered with them until now.

Here is what Barry M has to say about their lipsticks:

New Stain Paint provides a rich velvet matte finish for long, long, long-lasting colour. Available in three amazingly long-lasting lip staining shades, discover Barry M’s new LipStains in their shining new silver packs – Absolute Burgundy, Eternal Coral and Infinite Pink.

Barry M Lip Stain Paint

Barry M Lipstick Swatch Image

 

Here are my thoughts:

PROS

  1. I love the Eternal Coral shade. It is so different from all my other lipsticks.
  2. It is super affordable.
  3. It moisturises the lips perfectly.

Barry M Eternal Coral Stain

 

CONS

  1. It has more of a butter finish than matte finish.
  2. I am a matte kind of girl, and this lipstick is not matte enough for me.
  3. The colour is a little too light for my liking. I had to apply and reapply quite a few times, to get the colour to pop out.

Overall, I will recommend both lipsticks. For the price you pay, they are really worth it, especially the NYX lipstick. I will definitely be buying that again and shopping more from the brand.

Have you tried any of these lipsticks? What do you think of them? Sound off in the comment section.

Thanks for reading.

Product Review: L.A.B.2 Makeup Brushes

March 3, 2016 By in Beauty, Product Reviews Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , 22 Comments

I love experimenting with new makeup and makeup tools so I was thrilled to discover L.A.B.2 Makeup Brushes.

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L.A.B.2 which stands for ‘Live and Breathe Beauty’, is a beauty brand that aims to inspire makeup beginners and beauty junkies alike.  There is a L.A.B2 makeup brush for every part of the face, so this is one of the perfect brands to shop, and the good news for us UK beauty bloggers, is the fact that we can shop this cool brand at our local Superdrug store. Isn’t that super convenient?

I received quite a few brushes as you can see above, and I am going to review them one by one, so grab a cuppa.

 

L.A.B2 On A Powder Trip Brush

My medium, dome-shaped bristle head allows you to grab and buff powder evenly across the face, neck, and décolleté for a gorgeous, flawless complexion.

PROS

  1. It feels soft to touch.
  2. It is full, thick and very fluffy.
  3. I like the length of the brush as well. I find some powder brushes too small or too long, but this is the perfect size.
  4. I achieved a flawless look with this powder brush.
  5. It is quite affordable at a sale price of £8.99, was previously £11.99.

CONS

None.

 

L.A.B.2 Read My Lip Brush

My long bristles allow you to easily deposit lip color evenly with every stroke.                                                    
My rounded tip comes to a firm point to provide you with a precise and controlled application; allowing you to line the outer rims of your lips for extra definition.

PROS

  1. I love the fact that this lip brush has a protective lid/cap for when not in use.
  2. The bristles are long enough to easily apply lip colour.
  3. The rounded tip makes it easy for me to apply my lip colour evenly.
  4. It is super affordable at sale price of £4.49, was previously £5.99.

CONS

None.

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L.A.B.2 Stoke of Genius Brush Kit

This brush kit contains:

Eyeshadow Brush – distributes color evenly onto the lids, crease and brow bone.
Crease Brush – accentuates the crease and blends colors seamlessly together to soften harsh lines.
Pointed Eyeliner Brush –  delivers a precise, firm, even line.
Brow & Liner Brush – fills in brows and lines eyes for extra definition.
Brow & Lash Groomer – grooms, combs, and defines brows and lashes.

PROS

  1. This kit of 5 brushes is good value for money. A kit goes for a sale price of £14.99, was previously £18.99.
  2. These brushes help to achieve a flawless look.

CONS

None.

I can’t fault any of these makeup brushes. They fulfil every promise and perform as expected.

What do you look out for when selecting a makeup brush?

 

*PR samples included.

 

Beauty Muse – Kate Winslet

March 2, 2016 By in Beauty Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , 20 Comments

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The Oscar-winning British actress; Kate Winslet, a brand ambassador for Lancôme, has one of the most beautiful faces in the world. So it comes as no surprise that she is a Beauty Muse on Fashion and Style Police. I love her beautiful eyes and flawless skin. Her makeup is always on point, and she looks equally as beautiful without any makeup, in a different way. She also looks even more beautiful with age, beauty goals right here.

Here are some of her beauty secrets of the 40-year-old stunner:

Fresh air does wonders for my skin so I keep a window open in my room at night for a little bit of breeze. I try to get as much sleep as possible, and drink plenty of water too. Wearing make-up can make a woman feel confident, feminine and celebrated – and I think it also brings a sense of liberation.

My beauty icon is the make-up artist Lisa Eldridge. She is confident in herself and truly loves her job, which makes her a joy to work with.’

‘Glamour to me is about remaining graceful and understated. For example, with very bold lip colors, you can’t overdo the rest of your face,” the actress says. “With a bright-red party lipstick, just go with lots of mascara and keep everything else clean.’

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“I rarely rely on one foundation – mixing two colors can make a big difference. I never use too much powder, only in the right areas [such as the T-zone]. I have peachy fuzz on my cheeks, so I have to be careful with powder.” 
Great tip here. I mix two shades of my MAC foundation too because I couldn’t get the right shade on its own. Mixing foundations does work!
I adore everything about Kate Winslet. Her down to earth personality and honesty is so rare, it is refreshing. She looks as beautiful on the inside, as she does on the outside.
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What do you think of this beauty? Drop me a comment, let’s chat.
Thanks for reading.
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