Lipojen Lip Plumper

Lipojen Pacakaging

Colour 08

I absolutely cannot resist a lip plumper. Who doesn't want lips a la Miss. Jolie? Answer: No one. Big, full lips are so sought after (namely by myself), and with the cost and potential risks of surgery or fillers, something that you can use on the go is always an intriguing proposition.

Enter: Liopjen. It claims to not only increase Lip volume, but to reduce Lip wrinkles and improve the contour of the Lip too. Not only that but it is a moisturising, gloss infused treatment, with built in UVB filters, so keeps your smackers sun safe. Nice. And very very wow. 

The big plump, if you will, is achieved by some revolutionary technology in the form of a natural tripeptide, 'Palmytiol-Gly His-Lys'. Quite the mouthful…literally. But does it work, actually, really…truly?

Um yah. Im sitting here now and since application have had tingly, glossy and super huge lips. Not quite, punch-in-the-face, fat-lip (trout pout) situation, but a lovely plump, fullness which is so so what I want my lips to look like on their own. 

Gloss and wand

You apply in the same way as most other gloss, no tricks. Just glide on, and before you have time to say 'kiss me', your lips are in full, glossy (and very tingly) heaven.

On the Lip

As you can see, its such a gorgeous sheen too, not sticky or gooey, just fresh and shiny. The size of my lips in this doesn't even do them justice, I feel like I want to wink as passers by, but I shall refrain. Oh the power of luscious lips. This colour is a beautiful Pink/Red (08) and there are a few other options, (clear, tan, pink etc), so you can pick a shade to suit you! They aren't cheap. At around £60 its definitely an investment lip product… but if you were considering fillers, it's a lot cheaper and definitely something to consider for those special 'must look A-mazing events'. You can pick them up from here.

Oohh i'm still so tingly, how lovely.

Lots of Luscious Lippy Love,

Murad Intensive Resurfacing Peel

This was the first ever resurfacing peel mask I had ever tried, so I was really intrigued... and lets be honest, mildly concerned. (It doesn't help that it advises using it for by substantially less time if your skin appears to be 'sensitive'). Ah. 

I popped it on to freshly cleansed, clean skin, and waited the full recommended 10 minutes. No drama, no burns, no skin catastrophe. You then simply wash off with warm water, et voila… perfect skin..?!

Well, yes. My skin happens to look super bright, tight and pretty damn magical now. It didn't hurt or sting, and my skin didn't peel off in chunks (I had visions of a chemical peel gone wrong), it just left me with a bit of a boost. A sort of 'Pimp yo' face' if you will.

The box contains 4 mini pots o'peel and you can pick one up from here, for around £40

I am very happy with this, the perfect pre-party pick me up for the face!

Lots of Love,

NEW| Bad Girl RiRi Lipstick PLUS Dupe

'Bad Girl RiRi' is one of the three shades of lipstick Rihanna created for her latest holiday collaboration with M.A.C. I luckily managed to pick up one of this shade, which is unlike any other colour in my lipstick collection; a dark rose gold/brown/nude with a matte finish.

As you can see the packaging is superb, almost reason enough to buy one (okay probably my main reason), but the colour, texture and quality of the product itself was very pleasantly surprising.

On the Lips

As you can see on the lips, is it a mix of browns and deep rose gold, which turns out, is bloody flattering, especially with a tan or darker skin tones.

I love this, I hear you say…but it is sold out EVERYWHERE, so why are you teasing me?

Well girls, I have found the most incredible dupe for this colour, with the same matte finish and everything. Total excitement. I also love having a dupe of limited edition colours, for when I go out and don't want to end up losing it (extreme possibility).

Twig. Twig by M.A.C. That is the secret answer, despite flash making it look slightly glossy in the pics below (it's not), it is almost a double take, and I just couldn't be happier to have found it.

As you can see it's a pretty damn close match, and the texture (gorgeous creamy matte), is spot on too. So if you didn't managed to get your paws on Miss.Fenty's colab action with M.A.C, then definitely give this a go, because it's beautiful.

Side by Side

They look slighty different shades above (due to extra usage of Twig), but had I waited and shown you them both unused, they would be pretty much twins. I can never wait…

This colour is perfect for a sexy new look this January!!

Lots of Love,

Benefit *NEW* The POREfessional Agent Zero Shine

This tasty new offering is inspired by Benefit's bestselling primer 'POREfessional', (a personal favourite of mine), and is a mini mattifying kit, petite enough to carry round, for perfection on the go.

Cute Packaging as Per

The Full Monty

The product is really simple to use, you twist open the top, shake a little powder into the lid, swirl around with the mini kabuki brush and voila… matte o'clock.

I absolutely love this! It's perfect for touching up oilier areas of skin, and its light enough to pop in your bag for little touchups throughout the day. Plus, no smashed powder crumbs sprinkled in your bag. Bonus. 

To prove how well it works, here is a cheeky before and after. It's like photoshop… in real life. Love.

Slight shine from tinted moisturiser

A brush or two of this = matte perfection 

Both were taken with the flash on, which just shows how incredibly it works. It's not cakey or thick either… and I will stop gushing like a school girl now, and let the product do the talking. If you weren't sure before, it's a total winner.

Operation Zero Shine is a total success,

Lots of love,

Bumble and Bumble Thickening Spray

My hair has only just grown out of some seriously bad layers, and I still try my best to feel the love when it comes to haircare. One of my biggest issues, is that with naturally straight, and not the thickest hair, sometimes it lacks that crucial 'oomph'.

I splash on a few (liberal) spritz and sprays of this wonder-buy to my locks when its towel dried, and simply leave or blow-dry. 

It has undoubtedly given me extra 'swish' factor, a definitely staple for sexifying my mane. I highly recommend this if you are lacking in the volume department, who knows… a few sprays could change your life.

Swish long [hair] and conquer,

Lots of love,

Topshop 'Straight Ace' Lipstick

Straight Ace

Straight Ace by Topshop, is a bold and beautiful violet shade. It's perfect as a statement lip, a change from a festive cherry red or a pretty pink. It is an easy to apply, creamy Lipstick, which glides on and is neither highly matte or glossy.

On the Lip

As with all Topshop lipsticks, this is great quality for the £8 price tag, and you can get yours here. Pick one up and try Purple this christmas!

Lots of Love,

Benefit's Rockateur

Benefit Rockateur

Christmas is round the corner and what better way to party-ready your face, than a sweep of this sumptuous Rose Gold powder to give you that fabulous festive flush.

The Highlighting Blush Itself

Filled with peachy, pinky golden hues; this box o'powder is luxury in a box. Apply after bronzer, with one swift sweep up your cheekbones, to give you that subtle, sexy glow that we all lust after. I absolutely love, love this blush/highlighter. It seems subtle on my wrist swatch (below), but on the cheekbones, it perfectly catches the light and shimmers without sparkling or being too 'glittery'.

Wrist Swatch

This is the perfect tool for gorgeous holiday skin, or a cheeky stocking filler. I definitely recommend grabbing one of these… go on, it's Christmas!

Lots of Love,