Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Striking Spectaculaire

 

Firstly I have to apologise for the bad quality photos, this is the best of a bad bunch!

 

Every blogger and their dog has heard about the release of the new balms from Revlon, they come in matte or lacquer form. I decided to go for the matte as I love a matte lip and I realised I don't have many matte lip products in my collection.

 

On first impressions there is a lovely selection of shades to choose from, I decided on Striking Spectaculaire just because it stood out for me and I think this colour looks beautiful as a matte lip. The application of this product is beautiful, its has a creamy consistency to it with a beautiful matte finish. The orange toned red shade lasts AGES on the lips, and definitely doesn't dry the lips like many other matte products.

 

I really like this product and I am definitely going to be adding more shades to my collection. I think they are perfect for the warmer months.

 

Has anyone else tried this or any others from the new Revlon collection? 

Seventeen Phwoarr Paint Concealer

 

 

Seventeen had a bit of a re-launch towards the later part of last year, and I have to say everything I have tried from them since this has failed to disappoint me, and this concealer is no exception. It is described as a heavy duty under eye concealer and instead of a typical doe foot applicator, this concealer comes in a compact pan, and has a much thicker consistency to it. I have been using my Revlon concealer brush to apply the concealer to my face and then using my fingers to blend.

Although this concealer claims to be for under the eyes, I find it to be too thick and dry for under the eyes as I prefer a much creamier concealer for easier application, however this concealer is fantastic for blemishes and spots due to its very high coverage. However I do have a couple of faults. Whilst this is a great high coverage concealer, to begin with I found it very difficult to find a technique for easy application. I don't like using my fingers to apply make up as my fingers end up picking up a lot of the product, however I found my normal blending brushes just couldn't work with this concealer. I also find this concealer to be very drying and, unfortunately, can look a bit 'cakey' if applied too heavily onto the skin.

However I have got used to using this concealer now and now I have found a good technique for application, I can see why so many people have been loving it. Well done again Seventeen!

 

Has anyone else had similar problems with this product?

Has anyone else tried this concealer? I would love to know!

Empties #3

I haven't done an empties post for ages it seems! However I still don't seem to have that many empty products, which is great of course! However I have a small collection I thought I woud show you.

The Body Shop Camomile Eye and Lip Make Up Remover

I loved this product, it did such a good job at removing heavy eye make up! I have done a full review that you can see here. The only issue I had with it is that it can leave an oily film on the skin after use which isn't ideal as I have oily skin as it is. I haven't repurchased this yet but I think I probably will in the nearby future unless I can find something better.

Collection 2000 Fix Me Up Fixing Spray

I got this spray quite a while ago and whilst I loved it to begin with, I quickly forgot about it and felt I didn't need it once the summer was over. However I have recently rediscovered it and have been using it to set makeup that I know will need to stay in place for a while (on a night out for example) and it has been doing a good job. I won't be repurchasing this though as I have a couple of other similar products that I can use.

Batiste Dry Shampoo in Tropical

Not much to explain about the concept of this product, does pretty much what it says on the tin. I have been using dry shampoo quite a lot recently as I have been trying to leave an extra day in between hair washes, and while it doesn't work miracles I love the tropical, coconut scent of this shampoo.

 

Rimmel Eye Shadow Primer

I featured this in my first monthly favourites post and I still love it. Its great for keeping eye shadow in place and makes application much easier and smoother. I haven't been using it as much during the colder months but when the weather gets warmer this little gem is a saviour so I will definitely be repurchasing.

 

L'Oreal Cleansing Oil

I still can't quite make my mind up about this product. While I think its great at removing makeup, it leaves my skin with an oily film that I just cant get used to, and I find that when I use my cleanser all that is doing is just removing the remainder of the oil from the skin. I don't think I will repurchase this because the weather will start getting warmer soon (I hope!) and my skin is already very oily so I don't think this would be a good idea.

 

Argon Oil Shampoo

I got this in a pound store and I thought it was a great buy at the time as I had just started using oil in my hair, however I found this shampoo dried my hair out and it never felt like my hair was getting a thorough clean. If I didn't use a good conditioner then I would definitely know about it, so therefore I am not going to be repurchasing this.

 

Superdrug Orange and Satsuma Shower Gel

I loved the scent of this shower gel, it was perfect to use at the gym as it was so fresh to use and I felt so clean after using this. This is definitely a product I would purchase again as I love citrus scents for shower gels.

 

Has anyone else tried and tested any of these products? Or no of any better versions? I would love to know!

Collective Haul

I thought I would show you a few bits that I have picked up over the last couple of months (even though I have been on a spending ban, oops).

I picked some of these products up in drugstores such as Boots and Superdrug but a couple of the items I got from Poundland which was a great surprise!

Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo
This is a product I got from Poundland. I have never actually tried an Aussie product but have heard mixed reviews about it so have never been tempted to pick any of their products up. However when I saw this travel size in the Poundshop I thought I might aswell give it a go. I thought it would be perfect to take with me to the gym.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Striking Spectaculaire
I mentioned this in my Drugstore Wishlist post which you can see here. Revlon released two new collections of lip crayons, the Matte Balms and the Lacquer Balms. I'm quite enjoying a matte lip at the minute so that's my reasoning for picking up this one, plus it is a lovely bright colour which will work perfect for spring.

L'Oreal Infalliable Foundation
This isn't a product I went out looking for, it was in the Reduced section in Boots and was a ridiculously cheap price for a foundation so I decided to give it a go. There wasn't a great selection of shades but this one looks fairly similar to my other foundation shades.

Rimmel Glam Eyes Quad
Another Poundland purchase. I really like Rimmel eye shadows, I find them to be well pigmented and long lasting which is pretty much all I ask for. Also, these quads come in a great selection of shades to choose from, I already have a bronze quad but thought this one would be great for creating a smoky eye. And for just a £1 you really can't go wrong!

L'Oreal Skin Perfection Micellar Water
I have been wanting to try this for a little while now, I loved the Micellar water by B. so I want to see if this is any good in comparison.

L'Oreal Eye and Lip Makeup Remover
I only bought this because I have heard many times that it is an excellent duplicate of the Clarins eye make up remover, but for obviously half the price. I'm always on the hunt for a good, heavy duty eye makeup remover for when I do a smokey eye or use heavy eye makeup.

The Body Shop Tea Tree Pore Minimiser
I have seen this on DizzyBrunette3's blog ever since I first discovered the world of blogging, and I have been having quite an issue recently with large pores. I love The Body Shop anyway, and Tea Tree oil is great for my oily skin so I thought why not.

Seventeen Phwoar Paint Concealer
I have really been loving Seventeen the last few months, anytime I'm in Boots I end up having a good swatching session at their counter. They have released some great products recently, and there have been some great reviews of their concealers. I have been after a heavy duty concealer as I have had a bit of a breakout this month so as this is a much thicker consistency I hope it will conceal any spots well.

Bit of a random collection of products but I think I have justified all the purchases made.

Has anyone else tried any of these products? I would love to know what you think!

Drugstore Wishlist

I have been on a bit of a spending ban/budget this year and I have refrained from making any beauty purchases as I still have lots of products I haven't tried and tested in my collection. However there have been a few new releases recently that I think I may need to have a test of soon.

 

Bourjois CC Cream
CC creams intrigue me, I like the idea of balancing out the pigments in the skin and that they aren't as heavy as wearing a foundation, and Bourjois have brought out some brilliant products recently so I don't think this would disappoint.
 

Rimmel True Match Foundation

Ok so I know this isn't a new release but it has been featured in so many YouTube videos and on blogs recently that I have to give it a go. I have been wanting to try a new foundation for a while now so I think this is going to be it.

 

Real Techniques Travel Essentials Set

So this isn't a new release either but I really want to try the Multi Task brush that is included in this set. I love Real Techniques brushes and this brush has had rave reviews and, from experience wih the brand, I know it won't disappoint.

 

Maybelline Baby Skin Pore Eraser

My pores have been awful recently, especially around my nose area. This is the latest addition to the Baby Skin range from Maybelline and, although it has had very mixed reviews, I do want to give it a go just to see if it can help reduce the appearance of my pores.

 

Revlon Colour Burst Lip Lacquers and Matte Balms

The latest Chubby Stick dupe is from Revlon and comes in the form of two different finishes-glossy and matte. I have swatched these in store and the finishes are lovely plus there seems to be a good selection of shades in the collection. I want to try both of these products, I like both matte and glossy finishes although I find that matte finishes tend to last longer.

 

Barry M Silk Nail Paint

The latest addition to Barry M's Nail Paint collection, this is a matte polish with a pearly sheen to it. There are such a beautiful range of shades which I think are perfect for Spring. I love Barry M anyway as there shade range is unbeatable and they are such a bargain, so I will definitely be picking these up!

 

Its my birthday next month so I might have a little shopping trip where I will more than likely pick up a few if not all of these items so keep your eyes peeled!

 

Has anyone else tried any of these yet?

Garnier Moisture Match Illuminating Light Lotion

 

If you haven't heard of the Moisture Match range from Garnier, well first of all where have you been?! They are a range of creams that are suited to different types of skin and each have their own qualities, benefits and properties. I already have the Mattifying Fresh Cream which you can see a review of here, which is a cream for those with oily skin to help keep shine at bay. However in these last couple of months, I have noticed that my skin has appeared quite dull and lifeless and I thought it needed something to give it a bit of a lift. As I got on so well with the mattifying cream I thought I would give the Protect and Glow Illuminating Light Lotion a go.

 

This cream is designed to give skin a non greasy hydration, illuminate skin and protect from UV rays. The cream is very light compared to the other one I have tried, which I like as it doesn't feel too heavy or greasy on the skin. I can't say I have noticed a remarkable difference in the appearance of my skin which is a bit of a disappointment, however what I have found is this lotion is great to use underneath base make up, not necessarily for its priming qualities but it does make my make up appear more 'glowy', which is after all the look I want to achieve.

 

So although I'm not completely amazed with this product, it does have some good properties, and with its SPF it's always a good lotion to reach for.

 

Has anyone ese tried this cream or any others from the moisture match collection?

A Month in Instagram #2

Ok so considering I was supposed to be trying to update my Instagram more I haven't done a great job this month! What I am tending to do is take photos when I'm out and about but then forget to post them, its not quite the same when all your posts are tagged with #latergram hey?! Anyway here is a selection of my posts from the last few weeks...

 

I've been quite busy recently, seeing lots of my favourite people and going to different places. I've been busy winning raffles, seeing my favourite little lady, buying lots of cake, plaiting my hair, watching my favourite programme, and, of course, drinking vodka! As a side note, the tattoo isn't one of mine, its just a quote from my favourite film, The Notebook.