Lush, Light Pink Colour Supplement - Review.

Light Pink Colour Supplement: £7.95 Lush

For my birthday a month ago one of my friends bought me an amazing bundle of lush goodies. Between packing and unpacking from moving, I totally forgot about the couple of make up bits in the bundle! 

I've been using this colour supplement for just over a week now and I have to say it's my new favourite part of my makeup routine. The product comes in 5 different shades each suitable for different skin tones - Dark Yellow, Light Yellow, Dark Pink, Light Pink and Jackie Oats which is for paler complexions, and they are available in stores or online here.

On the lush website it recommends using the product mixed with moisturiser, to create your own tinted moisturiser. Although I've read a few reviews that have mentioned that this approach did cause them to break out. I've been using this product as a simple concealer and I've found it to work wonders! 

On first glance the product does seem quite pricey for something so teeny, but a little really does go a long way. I haven't even used any product from the actual jar so far and have been using the product stuck to the lid. For application I've been using my RT detailer brush, it picks up only a tiny amount of product at a time which means that nothing gets wasted. I usually paint some under my eyes, over any blotches or patches of red and over any spots. 

When I first applied the product it went on slightly watery and didn't seem like it would blend well at all, cue the RT buffing brush. Using this brush buffs all the product into the skin flawlessly and leaves a perfect, even base for foundation.

I really don't think this colour supplement is suitable as a day to day foundation as the consistency is quite heavy, but as concealer it gets 10/10. I've always been a fan of the simple Lush packaging and I love the little jar as you can see how much product you actually have left and it can also be washed out and reused - though I doubt this pot is going to run out anytime soon! The product also has a pleasant smell, which isn't that noticeable when the product is sitting in the pot, but when applying you find yourself noticing it.

I'm fairly pale and the 'Light Pink' shade seems to suit my skin tone perfectly (apparently it's Lush's best selling shade of this product), but I would be interested in trying out 'Jackie Oats' and comparing the difference! 

Has anyone else tried these colour supplements? Do you love this product as much as I do? What was your verdict?

Katt xo    

17 Supreme Shine Lipstick - Hot Flash - Review

Lipstick: £4.99, 17 @ Boots - Shade Hot Flash

The other day I spent AAAGES in boots trying to find a lipstick that would give a little pop of colour to my (planned surprisingly weeks in advance..!) birthday outfit, but also one that wasn't going to break the bank. I um-ed and ahh-ed over a few different brands and colours (one of which was the L'oreal, Rouge Caresse in 'Cheeky Magenta', defo need that shade in my life in the near future ;)) but in the end decided to go for this 17 Supreme Shine Lipstick in the shade 'Hot Flash'. 

There were a couple of reasons why I was drawn to this shade, the first being that I swatched the lipstick along with so many others on my hand and the colour remained all day! I really love lip products that give a stain to the lip as I'm forever licking my lips/eating/drinking, which doesn't bode well for products with little staying power! Another being that I'm trying to break away from my usual pink lip and try something new!

In real life the bullet of the lipstick appears much less red and leans more toward an orange shade (I have no idea why it looks such a deep red above!) The colour swatch at the bottom is pretty much spot on in terms of how the shade looks on the lip. The product is lightweight, similar to a gloss/balm and applies with ease. The shade looks subtle with only one layer of application but can be built up to create more dramatic colour. 

As you can see below the colour does tend to stick to any dry skin/lumps and bumps remaining on the lip before application, so I would really recommend exfoliating lips first to get a nice smooth surface! (I've been using the Lush sugar scrub which is DELISH!)

I really can't decide whether I'm a fan of the packaging for this product. The silver case is heavy and doesn't appear cheap, which really surprised me considering the price point! It seems a lot more high end than it actually is which is a plus. However the little blue 'new stickers' stuck on the front are so annoying to try and get off and leave a horrible sticky residue on the silver. I've also found the shiny casing to get covered in smudgy fingerprints and mark fairly easily, though I suppose you can't find that much fault for £4.99 ;)

Overall I was very impressed with this lipstick, the shade is interesting, moisturising, long lasting and good value for money. What do you guys think of these Supreme Shine Lipsticks? Would you say they're worth the money? Do you like the packaging? Is there anymore shades I should have a look at? I really like the look of 'Pink Posey!' 

Katt xo

P.s. My lovely friend Sarah Harrison has applied for Jack Wills' summer internship opportunity and I would LOVE it if you like her application, you could vote for her! HERE! I think that link should take you straight to her video, if not I think her entry is on the second page of the girls! You can vote once a day! But even one vote would help her out SO much! and all it takes is a few clicks of the mouse! Thanks Guys :)

MUA Lipstick - Review

MUA Lipsticks: £1 each, Superdrug

I picked up these lipsticks a while ago actually, but have only just got round to reviewing them! I grabbed these and a couple of other cheapy products in Superdrug to give them a go, and determine if they are in fact worth bothering with! At only a pound each I didn't expect an awful lot, but I've read a lot of mixed reviews so thought it was only fair to try them out for myself.

I chose these two shades, the one on the right a more 'solid' colour and the one on the left is laced with glitter and has a more of a 'shimmer' to it. 

Before reviewing the product I feel I need to comment on the below picture. Each MUA lipstick comes individually wrapped in plastic wrapping, and when I unwrapped the both of mine I was so disappointed to find that there was a load of product smeared in and around the mechanism of one of the lipsticks. I know that a lot of people would say, 'oh it's only a pound, what do you expect', but I really feel that if a company is selling you a product it should be in perfect condition! Irrelevant of cost price. This little mishap managed to put me off before I'd even swatched the colour, and I've heard a few people complain about the mechanism breaking completely so I think this is an issue MUA/Superdrug need to address!

MUA Lipstick Shade 15

RIGHT! Little moan over! Back to the lipstick! 

I actually love the colour of this and it is defo my favourite of the two. On first glance the lipstick looks almost plastic, but it actually applies pretty effortlessly, gliding on easily. The lipstick has a fairly high pigmentation which was a pleasant surprise! I expected the colour to be fairly watered down when applied, but after a few layers the colour builds up nicely. It's a lovely coral shade, that appears much more neutral when applied to the lips and is a very wearable, summery colour, more suitable for daytime, as it does need topping up every couple of hours. 

MUA Lipstick Shade 5

This shade, in comparison to the previous, is totally different in that the pigmentation is pretty much non existent. The colour in the tube appears to be a cute, soft pink (I have such a weakness for Barbie lips :')) but when applied seems much more like some kind of solid lipgloss or balm. Even with a good few layers of colour, the shade doesn't build up at all. It does tint the lips slightly, but only really gives them a bit of a shimmer. It's definitely nothing to write home about, but I have been using mine to freshen up my face when I'm not wearing makeup. It's the kind of product you chuck in your bag and use for emergencies or if you're going for a (very) fresh faced look.  

Overall I am glad I decided to try out this brand for myself. If I do consider buying anymore of these, I'll most probably steer clear of the more glittery shades and stick to the solid colours. For a pound these lipsticks are worth it if you fancy trying out shades you wouldn't usually consider, or need a quick makeup fix. If it's longevity you're after, these lipsticks aren't for you. 

One thing I do really like about these lipsticks is the little colour swatch in the end of tube, which is a pretty good likeness to the lipsticks true shade. These makes it a lot easier and quicker to find the shade you're rooting around for. These little swatches do unscrew and I've read a lot of people saying that they are little lip glosses, but I'm not entirely convinced they are.. For a start I can't even fit my finger in the tiny pot, and some are a lot harder to get off than others. I'd much rather the ends didn't unscrew as I'm conscious that they could pop off in my bag and unwittingly cover my phone/ipod/other makeup with product. 

The packaging is most certainly this products weakness, it's fairly unattractive and seems temperamental. I'm also unsure why the shades don't have names, just numbers, which can be confusing. Other than that I am surprised at how much I liked shade 15! and I'll most probably take a trip back to Superdrug to see if there are any more shades similar to shade 15 that take my fancy ;)

Has anyone else tried these shades? or MUA lipsticks in general? What do you all think?

Katt xo

Cream Puff by Collection 2000 - Review!

Cream Puff Lip Creams - £2.99 Each, Collection 2000

I picked these up the other day after seeing a few bloggers using and reviewing them. At £2.99 you can't really go wrong! They come in four shades I think, and I decided to go for the brighter/pinker shades (surprise, surprise ;)) though I am considering the 'Powder Puff' shade as well now! 

Below on the left is the 'Fairy Cake' shade and on the right is 'Cotton Candy'.

The texture of the cream wasn't like I expected at all, for some reason I imagined it to be runnier? But it applies really well and you can build up layers of colour for more vibrancy. The finished effect is matte which looks lovely - soft and kissable! :')

'Fairy Cake' 

This is my favourite of the two shades. The colour really does 'pop'! an orangey/coral shade that is a little different from the norm. 

'Cotton Candy'

This shade is definitely more subtle than the previous, I would wear this as an everyday shade as it would pretty much compliment any outfit. 

These lip creams are moisturising and full of vitamins (which my lips clearly need judging by the above pictures!) but they do have amazing staying power. Mine stood up to walking the dogs, eating a sausage roll, amongst other things :') and the colour didn't fade at all. I wouldn't usually expect such good quality for such a low price, and they smell DEE-licious. I just wish they came in more colours!

Here is a picture of me wearing 'Fairy Cake', I asked my boyfriend to take some photos for my first outfit post, but I must admit I wasn't too keen... This is the only one deemed suitable for the internet, so instead of showing my outfit, I thought I'd use it as an example for this post instead!

What does everyone think of the Collection 2000 cream puff glosses? and tips for outfit posts? Do you take the photos yourselves? Or does someone else help!? Happy weekend <3

Katt xo