Tanya Burr Lipgloss: Afternoon Tea

I was a bit late to the Tanya Burr cosmetics party, not because I didn't want the products just because they were so hard to get my hands on! I finally found a Superdrug with a full selection and I must say I did get a little bit excited.

After much swatching I decided to go for ‘Afternoon Tea’ as it seems the perfect colour for everyday wear and looks lovely on a summer evening. I don’t like to wear too much of a bold lip at work as I think it can look a bit much so this is usually my go to shade.

I am so impressed with the quality; it’s not sticky at all which was a mega bonus for me, there nothing worse than your hair getting caught in your lip gloss! The colour pay off is gorgeous and it lasted on my lips a lot longer than expected.

I also took this on holiday with me and I can report it stood the test of the Mexico heat in the evenings.

Since being back from holiday I have also picked up ‘Picnic in the park’ and I'm sure it won’t be the last one I purchase.

I am so pleased for Tanya, this is definitely a product that I would be proud to release and I really hope she expands her cosmetic range.

What do you think? Have you tried Tanya Burr cosmetics?

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Revlon Colourburst Lacquer Balm in Whimsical

Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm. £7.99

As a big fan of the Revlon Lip Butters I was super excited to get my hands on one of the new Colorburst Lacquer Balm.

After a long swatching session I finally decided to go for the colour Whimsical, which is a deep pinky purple shade. I think I'm starting to learn what colours suit me most, I always lust over nude shades but I find they make me look a bit pale and washed out so for me pinks are definitely the way forward.

I opted for Whimsical as it is perfect for a night out but also not too scary to wear in the day time. The High shine finish is spot on and I find the colour easily buildable if I'm trying to create a bit more of a bold look.

The product applies easily and adds moisture to my lips as it contains shea, mango and cocoa butter; it also has a slight peppermint scent which I wasn't expecting but it does add a nice fresh feeling.

The matte balms are at the top of my list to try next!

Have you tried any of these?  What shade is your favourite?

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Rimmel Apocalips | Celestial

Celestial- £5.99

To be honest when I first heard about the Rimmel Apocalips I wasn't overly excited but as usual after reading many reviews I found myself perusing the isles of Boots hunting them down.

I decided to go for Celestial, a pretty pearly pink that’s perfect for every day. The formula applies so easily, it lasts on my lips a good few hours and doesn't leave my lips feeling dry. I did find that it made its way onto my teeth quite easily but I'm not sure if that’s me being an idiot applying it in too much of a rush?

I’d quite like to try out Big Band next which is a really vibrant red but I'm not sure if I'm brave enough to pull that off yet.

Have you dabbled in the Apocalips yet? What’s your favourite shade?

Once again I can't believe it's already Monday morning where does the weekend go!? I had a job interview this morning to work in corporate event sales and got it! I'm just so worried about working on commission though as I've never done it before and obviously I have bills and rent to pay so I'm really scared! Does anyone else work on commission? Do you find it's worth it? would love your thoughts.

what did you get up to this weekend?

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Rouge à lèvres lasting finish by Kate in Rossetto

Rossetto 022

So I have done it, I have taken the plunge to brave my first red lip! I don't know why I'm such a wimp when it comes to lip colour, I think I'm just scared in case I get it wrong which is stupid I know because make up is all about experimenting.

Anyway so here is it, I opted for Rimmel's Rouge à lèvres Lasting Finish by Kate Moss in Rossetto, I've heard a lot of good things about this line so after swatching a few colours I decided this was the one. Rosetto is a gorgeous deep red which is perfect for a dramatic stand out look and giving you that bit of edge.

The colour applies easily and is very pigmented, so for a wuss like me I apply it lightly and then build on it. The staying power is great and lasted for the majority of my night, it only needed a top up after I had eaten which is to be expected.

My one negative with this lipstick is that I found that it left my lips feeling quite dry and wasn't hydrating at all. I now tend to use a lip balm before applying this.

Overall I am happy with my first red lip and I'm looking forward to being adventurous with more colours.

Rimmel Lasting Finish lipsticks by Kate can be picked up from Boots for £5.49.

What lipsticks would you recommend?

No7 Moisture Drench Lipstick: Cameo

Cameo

Another Pink in my lipstick series today, this time it's my first lipstick by No7 Cameo. Everytime I say the word 'Cameo' it makes me think of the song 'Word up' by the band Cameo, it's a classic 80's tune that my friends and I find hilarious and sing along to it all the time. That might also be the reason that I picked this particular lipstick!

No7 skincare has really impressed me lately so I was interested in branching out into their make up line. Cameo is a gorgeous pink with lilac/silver undertones and has a lovely satin finish. Application is very easy and glides across your lips, the formula is very creamy and quite moisturising which is what I look for in an everyday lip product. The colour Is a bit brighter than I would usually go for everyday so I apply it quite lightly, I love it for a night out though.

 I'm looking to find next a deep autumn colour or a red, I don't really know if it will suit me but I'm gonna give it a go!

No7 Moisture Drench Lipsticks retail for £9 in Boots which I think is a reasonable price for the quality, I will definitely be repurchasing another shade. Where are those £5 vouchers when you want them!?

Bourjois Rose Exclusif

Rose Exclusif

I’m sure I first heard about this lipgloss when I was flicking through a magazine and one of the TOWIE girls was sporting it. I’m not usually the type and buy something just because a celeb says its great but there was something about the lipgloss that excited me.

The Bourjois Rose Exclusif lipgloss is a clear lipgloss that self-adjusts into a unique shade of pink when applied to your lips, so basically everyone gets a different colour.

The first time I applied this I put it on like a normal lip gloss and within minutes my lips were a ridiculously bright pink! I still remember the look of horror on my face. After that I tried again and tried applying it sparingly and I got a lovely deep pink, a much more ‘me’ shade.

I tend to use this at night as I think it’s a bit OTT for everyday where, I just try to remember not to reapply too much as the colour really does build very bright.

A gave my friend one of these for her birthday and the morning after her birthday party she must have applied so much it had stained her lips! I found it hilarious and it definitely cheered me up in my hung over state!

I found the formula for this to be quite sticky which I’m not so keen on; my hair tends to get stuck in it very easily, god help me if there’s a big gust of wind!

Overall I am happy with this product; you can pick one up from Boots for £7.69.

Have you tried this lipgloss? What kind of shade did you get?

♥ I just wanted to add that this is my 100th post! Thank you so much to everyone that has taken the time to follow and comment on my posts you are all babes. Here's to the next 100! ♥

L'oreal Universal Lip Glow

L'Oreal Paris Studio Secrets Universal Lip Glow

'L'Oréal Paris' first lipstick that adapts uniquely to the moisture of your lips to form a bespoke, individual colour. The result: a tailor-made shade of pink with a subtle finish.'

I received this lipstick from one of my friends for my birthday and it got me really excited. First of all I love the packaging, the bright pink band around the middle makes it stand out but the best part had to be the product itself as it’s transparent! I think this is a great selling point which will grab a lot of attention as there aren’t many other products like this out the at the minute.

It’s marketed as a ‘Lip Glow’ and I think this is the best way to describe it. The formula is very hydrating almost like a lip balm but not as heavy as a lipstick. It applies sheer but the colour is buildable so if you want a brighter shade, just keep layering it on.

I use it quite lightly and it gives me a gorgeous subtle hint of colour which is perfect for the day time, I have been keeping mine on my desk at work and using it throughout the day to keep my lips moisturised without looking OTT. The colour however does not have the best staying power.

This retails for £8.49 in Boots and Superdrug. I don’t think it’s a bad price but if you’re just looking for something to keep your lips hydrated throughout the day I’d probably say you’re better off just buying a tin of Vaseline or Palmers Moisturizing Lip balm as it will do a better job and save you some money too.

Overall I do like this product but it’s not something I will be raving over and probably won’t be repurchasing when it runs out.

Have you tried the L’oreal Lip Glow? Are there any similar products you would recommend?