#69 The 90's Lip | Review

Hello! 

Today I'm back onto one of my favourite subjects, lipsticks. Thanks to Kylie Jenner, the 90's style lip is back and I'm all for it! Although I am a fan of nude lipsticks I can't say no to a bold lip, so this new craze is perfect for me! These brown tones work as a kind of statement nude, a lip that you can easily team with a heavy eye without the possibility of looking like a drag queen. 

I was desperate to try out this new trend so took a trip to boots and spent ages browsing numerous counters until I stumbled on No.7. None of the other counters seemed to have what I was looking for, they had nudes and bolds but no in-between, which I was quite surprised about.  I was torn between both the shades pictured above so I caved in a bought both, as well as a lip pencil of course. 

My favourite of the two has to be Bare from No.7's Stay Perfect collection (the first swatch shown above). Out of the two products this one is more matte and creamy. Although I describe the finish as being 'matte' it is very moisturising and there is a slight shine to it but nothing overpowering. It has great lasting power and the shape of the bullet makes applying easy whilst helping keep the shape of the lipstick. 

The other option I chose was Wine, which is part of No.7's Moisture Drench collection. Understandably the finish is a lot shinier in this product. However, I would like to state that neither of the products have a shimmery or glittery finish, it's more moisturising and dewy. Wine has a slightly heavier red undertone in comparison to Bare but the lasting power is just as good. I'm not really sure why I don't reach for this that often as looking at it now I really like it! 

Finally I team both of these lipsticks with No.7's Precision Lip Pencil in Caramel. This shade is such a great match for both products, it also looks great on it's own if you use it to fill in your entire lips. I definitely recommend lining your entire lips before applying any lipstick as it's a great way to keep lipstick there for longer, as well as preventing the dreading liner look if lipstick fades. 

What do you think about this lip trend?

Becmo

xo

#67 September Empties

Good Morning!

Today I'm here to talk to you about some products that I have recently used up and whether they make the cut for a repurchase or not. Lets take a look at the goodies... 

Clinique Take The Day Off Make Up Remover
 In the past I have stocked up on multiple bottles of this stuff at one time, it's that good. So it'll come as no surprise that this is definitely on the cards for a repurchase. I can't recommend this product more, it is bloody amazing at removing eye make up, no matter how stubborn it is. Also, it's never had a negative effect on my eye area such as drying it out or causing irritation, it's so gentle.

BOSS Jour Body Lotion
I received this body lotion in a perfume gift set for my birthday last year and I was pleasantly surprised by it. It smelt lovely and was the fasted drying body lotion/moisturiser that I've ever used. I'm not sure that I would purchase it again because it's very pricey for what it is, but I'll definitely be keeping my eyes peeled for a cheaper alternative.

REN Vita Mineral Daily Supplement Moisturising Cream
Throughout the summer months my skin hasn't needed as much moisture as it does in the winter months, so this moisturiser has been perfect. It's light and nourishing but nothing overly special. It's always good to have a couple of moisturisers on the go as our skin can vary from day to day, so although this isn't anything too moisturising it's one for the collection.

REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Gel 
Again, I wasn't particularly blown away by this product but on the other hand I wasn't disappointed. It does the job but the gel is quite thin and runny which I wasn't too keen on. I don't think I'll be rushing out to get another of these but I would use it if I got it in a free gift or something.

L'Oreal Superliner Perfect Slim
I've had a bit of a love-hate relationship with this eyeliner but we've ended on good terms. When I first started using it, it would smudge really easily and was just a big black, smudgy mess. After a while I found that using a primer or shadow over the eyelid before applying the eyeliner stopped all smudging and all love was restored! It's so easy to apply and as the name suggests, you can create really thin, neat lines. As this product isn't waterproof it doesn't mix well with watery eyes, but it's general lasting power is amazing. I will definitely be repurchasing this beauty.

STILA Stay All Day Waterproof Brow Colour
I decided to try this after using the Soap and Glory Archery Brow Tint and Pencil (which I love) and I really like it! Obviously it lacks the pencil that comes with the Soap and Glory option but on the plus side the tip didn't dry up until the product was empty. It's lasting power is great and it's really easy to use, I definitely recommend it.

The Body Shop Instablur Primer
I spoke about this primer in more depth here so I'll keep this short and sweet. It's affordable, it does a great job and it's a definite repurchase.

Becmo
xo

#66 Stila 'In The Light' Palette | Review

From left to right: Bare, Kitten, Bliss, Sunset, Sandstone, Bubbly, Gilded Gold, Luster, Night Sky and Ebony

Hello! 

I'd forgotten about these photos so thought it was about time I put them to good use alongside a little review. Now I must admit I'm not usually a huge wearer of eyeshadow as I'm more of a lipstick kind of gal and as I have quite small, hooded eyes eyeshadow can look a little much sometimes. However, recently I've been trying to incorporate it more into my make up looks which means I'm finally getting some good use out of my eyeshadow palettes! 

Stila's In The Light palette (£25) contains 4 matte and 6 shimmer shades so there is a pretty even mix. I tend to reach for the shades across the top row a lot more frequently than the bottom row, although I do also get a lot of use out of 'Bubbly'. There is a pretty good selection of shades and tones within this palette that can easily take a look from day to night, however personally I would have liked to have seen a matte taupe added to the mix. Kitten, Sunset and Bubbly are exactly what I would expect from a 'shimmer' shade, they are very pigmented and the shimmer is very fine without the dreaded chunks of glitter. Kitten and Bubbly are lovely for highlighting the inner corners and brightening up the eye area and Sunset is perfect for a less intense smokey eye. Sadly the other 'shimmer' shades are a little too glittery for me. Whereas the others are more of a shimmer with a hint of colour, the rest are basically a colour that contains shimmer (or more accurately, glitter). Don't get me wrong, they aren't hideous but they aren't really my cup of tea. 

The shade I get the most use out of it most definitely Bare. I use this matte shade daily as a base for my shadow or on it's own if I'm opting for an 'I'm not wearing eyeshadow' look. 

Like most eyeshadows these lose pigmentation throughout the day but they are long lasting, particularly if a primer is used. They are easy to blend and you can create some beautiful looks with the shades provided. No matter what palette you opt for there are always going to be some shades that you reach for more than others, but that's just how it is when you haven't created it yourself. 

As well as 10 eyeshadows this palette also contains a deep brown eyeliner. I haven't got on with this amazingly but I think that is simply down to the fact that I have hooded eyes. When I have used it I've found that it looks best when applied from the pencil then smudged with an angled brush. It's not the smoothest formula so can be a bit tricky to use but it's not the worst eyeliner I've ever tried.

I would probably rate this product a 7/10 overall as the formula, longevity and pigmentation of everything included is great, it's just a shame about the 'glitter' shades and the lack of a taupe toned shade. 

Becmo 

xo