Skinny Dip-ping

This maybe doesn't do the colour much justice...

We should clearly all be thankful for Debenhams Beauty Card when, after umpteen beauty splurges, we're rewarded with a gem of £10 off.  These offers only last for something like 6 months on the card, and since mine was patiently waiting for my trip to the city and a decision to be made, I've only just used it.  I really wanted either MAC Hue or Shy Girl; aggravated by my local Debenhams' lack of a MAC counter (WHY!?), I settled for Benefit.  After deliberation and some testing (the lovely counter staff complimented my 'lovely full lip' ;)!) I agreed 'Skinny Dip' was a good choice (link here).

After a few days of use, I'm actually quite impressed with this lipstick.  It's a lovely combination between a lipstick and a gloss; more of a sheer formula, but feels creamy and moisturising.  As you can imagine, it's not hugely pigmented, but enough to colour the lip a few shades.  It also doesn't last a very long time, but it feels nice on and isn't drying.  I might repurchase, but I'm not yet sure how long the reasonably sized tube will last, and whether I could get a similar product for less in Boots or Superdrug..  But with my voucher, this only cost me £4, so I'm pleased!

xx

Just Browzing!

So you may remember quite a while ago I mentioned that I was growing my eyebrows (which sounds like a ridiculous comment to make!)  After harnessing the fact I have big 'brows, I decided to go for a more natural look.  After a long time of filling in patches, preening, plucking and generally waiting around, I can proudly say I have new eyebrows (exactly two months of waiting around, in fact.. ).  Gone are the thin lines of hair on my forehead, replaced with neat arches.

I use e.l.f.'s eyebrow kit in medium, wax them into shape and powder in a little definition.  Hey presto!  What do you think? ;)

Love,

xx

'Dot on cheeks and blend'

Topshop's cream blushes are a popular product from their make-up range, which for a high street brand known  for its eccentric fashion taste, is quite impressive.  The prices aren't extortionate and the quality is good; the packaging is cute.  What more could we ask for?

Cream blushes aren't so easy to come by; everyone seems to stock powder on the high street.  Topshop's 'Head Over Heels' was a firm fave until they discontinued it (but apparently, the website is still stocking it here..?), but 'Neon Rose' seems to actually be a lovely blend of peachy/pinky goodness without being quite so neon as the name suggests.. The colour is highly pigmented, and when blended it gives a really nice buff to cheeks, without being too bright, as well as having some impressive staying power.  With student discount this was only £5.40; overall, very good value for money.

Love,

xx