Drugstore Stars | Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate

As a champion of drugstore makeup and a secret lipstick hoarder, I have without a doubt tried my fair share of high street lip products. From Maybelline to Max Factor, satin to matte and balm to stain, I have trailed them all and want to share the lipsticks that I crown as best at the drugstore. I already dedicated a post to my love of the luxurious Revlon Super Lustrous, now I want to talk all about the equally amazing and even more of a bargain Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss.

These lipsticks are intensely pigmented with a rich, long-lasting colour all for a wallet friendly £5.49. The formula is infused with black diamonds that reflect the light to create a stunning, multi-tonal shine. The lipstick is available in 13 mesmerising shades, ranging from soft nudes to deep berry-toned reds and bright pinks. It is also available in 4 matte shades, which create the perfect velvety finish and mean that there is truly an option to suit everyone. 

The first I ever bought from this range was in fact from the matte collection, shade 107 a gorgeous deep red. This comes in a red bullet with a slanted top that is stamped with the Rimmel London crest and Kate’s signature is spiralled across the lid. I adore these bullets; they are smooth, weighty and are a stunning addition to any makeup collection.

(Shade: matte 107)

These have an incredible wear time, although as they are matte they can dry out your lips. However this is easily fixed by simply wearing a nourishing lip balm before and after you wear this gorgeous shade. 

The main line of the Lasting Finish Lipsticks come in a black version of the same sleek bullet. They are intensely moisturising, amazingly pigmented and wear well with only the odd touch up needed throughout the day. 

(Shade: 30)

As a lover of the classic red lip, I was powerless to resist the shade 30 when I spotted it amongst the Rimmel display and it swiftly became my favourite dark lip. This is a stunning wine red with berry undertones. 

(Shade: 03)

One of my favourite nude lipsticks is also a member of the Lasting Finish collection; the shade 03 is the perfect balance between a pink and brown toned nude. The slight pink undertone stops this from being too light and causing you to look ill, but rather creates the perfect moisturised shine for a ‘your lips but better’ finish. 

(Shade: 08)

A final and long-time favourite of mine is the shade 08, a gorgeous mauve tone that adds a slightly darker colour to your lips without being overly obvious. This is the perfect shade for day or night and one that I have adorned endlessly since I purchased. 

(Left to right: 107, 30, 08, 03)

I really believe that for little more than a fiver you receive an amazing product and I hope you all enjoyed this mini review of the Lasting Finish Lipsticks. I would love to hear what you think in the comments below as well as your favourite drugstore brands. I read and appreciate all of your comments. You can also read all about my top Drugstore Red Lipsticks and top Nude Lipsticks to help find the perfect one for you.

Devon

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Beginners Makeup Bag

As someone who is all too familiar with the extensive makeup offerings now available, I can appreciate how baffling the choice may be for someone who is new to beauty. I wish that I had had someone to tell me the right approach to entering the world of makeup that I was entirely enticed by in my early teen years. This may have avoided the silver glitter that adorned the gap between my eyelashes and eyebrows or the permanent orange line that defined my face when I was fifteen. This post shall breakdown the beauty basics so that, unlike myself, you can start out with your right foot forward.

If you are new to makeup then a light BB cream is the perfect base rather than a full coverage, heavy foundation. A BB cream can be easily applied with your fingers, similar to a moisturiser. Simply focus the majority of the product in the centre of your face where you require the most coverage and blend outwards. 

The two BB creams I've added to this mini collection are both oil free and targeted towards blemish prone skin, perfect if you are currently battling teenage skin. Option number one was featured in my Top Drugstore Foundations for Light Coverage and is the Garnier BB Skin Perfecter, my second choice is the Body Shop Tea Tree Flawless BB Cream. Both will provide a natural coverage that will even your skin tone, blur imperfections and have the added benefit of actively tackling your breakouts. 

On top of this light base you can use a concealer to add extra coverage to blemishes and skin imperfections. My favourite option is the Collection Lasting Perfection, an infamous drugstore option amongst beauty bloggers. This concealer is a complete bargain as for only £4.19 you get a gorgeous creamy coverage that completely hides skin imperfections without creasing.

To finish of this simple base, I would add a translucent powder to set your makeup in place and keep your t-zone shine free throughout the day. I love the Soap & Glory 'One Heck of A Blot', it will mattify your skin without adding too much coverage and causing your face to look one dimensional or cakey.

For eye makeup, the Max Factor Clump Defy is the perfect mascara to get you started. This amazingly elongates and adds volume without clumping your lashes together and making them look unnatural. Your eyes end up defined with gorgeous long, fluttery lashes. 

Whilst the next two products aren’t essential for a beginner, they are the perfect first step into the dazzling world of eye makeup. This combo is a quick, bulletproof way to add definition to your eyes. Simply dab the Maybelline Color Tattoo in the shade 'And On Bronze' onto your lid with your ring finger and blend this out around the edge of your eye. 

You can then use the Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Kohl Liner in black either along your inner water line, or smudge it out along your upper lash line for an effortless smokey eye. 

My last additions to this basic collection are to add natural colour to your complexion. The first is a Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blusher in the shade ‘soft pink’, which will add a subtle glow to your cheeks. Simply use your fingers to apply a small amount to the apples of cheeks and then continue to dab in circles to blend this out for a natural flush.

You can finish by adding the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipstick in the shade 'the missing pink'. This is a gorgeous pink-toned nude that is pigmented and has a creamy consistency that is not only comfortable to wear but also intensely moisturising. It is easy to apply and creates the perfect 'your lips but better' finish.

I hope that this basic collection helps anyone who is new to makeup and feels a tad overwhelmed by the ample choices available. I would love to hear what you think in the comments below as I read and appreciate all of your messages. Thanks for reading!

Devon

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Drugstore Stars | Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks

This short post is dedicated to talking about my current favourite drugstore lipstick brand; the Revlon Super Lustrous. These gems are available in 82 gorgeous shades as well as the choice of a peal, matte, crème or shine finish. Once you buy one you won't be able to stop till you own them all!

I want to start by talking about the packaging. These lipsticks feel and look so much more expensive than they are. The sleek black and gold bullet is reminiscent of Channel and the ultimate edition to any makeup collection. It is a truly glamorous and luxurious lipstick and a bargain at only £7.49.

Moving on from the gorgeous packaging; the lipstick itself is of an amazing quality. Each shade is richly pigmented to produce an intense, opaque colour with just one swipe. The formulation is creamy with ingredients such as Vitamin E and Avocado oil that nourish the lips with moisture. This means that they are extremely comfortable to wear and not at all tacky. Even when wearing a darker shade I can easily forget that I am wearing a lipstick at all. Not only do they have an excellent colour pay off, but they are also long-lasting and I find that I rarely have to reapply throughout the day.

In this post I am going to share my three favourite shades. Firstly I adore the shade 440 'Cherries in the Snow'; a gorgeous blue toned red with a crème finish. This looks stunning on the lips and surprisingly sophisticated. Next is the shade 028 'Cherry Blossom'; a slightly orange toned classic red in a pearl finish. Lastly is 460 'Blushing Mauve', I adore mauve toned lipsticks and prefer wearing them over a brown nude. The pearl finish of this one in particular leaves a gorgeous glossy colour that is slightly darker than your natural lip colour.   

(Cherries in the Snow)

(Blushing Mauve)

(Cherry Blossom)

I think Revlon storms ahead when it comes to drugstore lip products. Whether it be the infamous lip butters or gorgeous balm stains, they are always a winner. Their Super Lustrous lipsticks however are my favourite by far and I definitely feel as though they do not receive the hype they deserve!

(Left to right: Cherry Blossom, Cherries in the Snow, Blushing Mauve)

I would love to hear what you think about them and the shades that you have tried. Also, tell me what your favourite brand is at the minute as I am always dying to find new amazing lip products.

Devon

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Drugstore Makeup Haul

As a drugstore makeup fanatic, it seems to be impossible for me to ever walk past my local Boots without going in and picking up a few things. Somehow I always manage to find a way to justify buying three new blushes or my 10th red lipstick. My limited restraint coupled with Boots constant 3 for 2 offers and advantage card scheme means I am constantly tiring out my poor debit card at those tills.

These are my latest drugstore purchases and is the result of having twenty minutes to kill in town by myself before I was meeting my sister. I ended up ten minutes late, two hands covered in lipstick swatches and £99 lighter by the end of it.

I picked up two new blushes whilst I was there, as this seems to always be the area of my make-up collection that is lacking. Firstly, I picked up the Max Factor Miracle Touch Creamy Blusher, I have been dying to try this out for a long time as I have heard such good reviews about it. I got the shade 14 'soft pink' which is a gorgeous light rose and adds the perfect natural glow to your cheeks. I also picked up the Revlon Powder Blush in the shade 003 'Marvelous'. This is a soft, silky powder that leaves a satin finish and is highly pigmented so that a little dusting goes a long way.

(Left to right: Revlon powder, Max Factor cream)

As a serious lipstick hoarder, it is no surprise that four new ones managed to find their way into my basket. I bought two new shades of the Revlon Matte Balm Stains, which I love and have been dying to add to my collection. I picked up the shades 205 'Elusive', a soft pink and 225 'Sultry', a darker mauve tone. I love these balm stains as they leave a matte, velvety finish and are not overly drying on the lips.

The other two lipsticks I chose were also by Revlon and from their Super Lustrous Lipstick range. These have a gorgeous creamy consistency, are moisturising and highly pigmented. I decided to buy the shades 028 'Cherry Blossom', an orange toned red and 460 'Blushing Mauve' a gorgeous pearly mauve shade. I adore this range, not only is the lipstick of a good quality but the packaging also looks expensive and luxurious. The shiny black and gold casing makes a beautiful edition to any makeup bag.

(Left to right: Blushing Mauve, Cherry Blossom, Sultry, Elusive)

I also bought two new concealers; the Max Factor Colour Corrector Stick in green to hide redness and the Revlon Colorstay in the shade 'light'. I suffer from mild acne as well as sensitive skin so I am excited to see how the green corrector works to counteract some of my redness. I am also exited to test out the Colorstay concealer considering how amazing the infamous Revlon foundation is from the same line is.

Whilst at the Revlon display, their Highlighting Palettes also caught my eye and I couldn't resist picking one up. I chose the bronze shade of the two and I can't wait to try this out. It seems to offer a delicate bronze shimmer that I think will look gorgeous dusted across the top of the cheekbones.

When it comes to washing makeup brushes, I think we are all guilty of being a tad too lazy and so I am always adding to my collection so that I can prolong the monotonous chore for as long as possible. EcoTools are not only affordable but surprisingly good quality; they do not shed, are soft and wash well. They are the perfect choice for anyone new to makeup and slowly building a collection or for those on a tight budget. I picked up the Eye Enhancing Duo Brush Set and cannot rate these brushes highly enough. For only £6.99 you essentially get four eye shadow brushes all of a good quality, made from entirely natural materials and a reusable pouch to store them in.

I have never been someone who remains loyal to the same mascara for too long as I love trying out new ones. Whilst I know I am way late on the bandwagon with this one, I finally got around to purchasing the Revlon Lash Potion Mascara as I just could not resist the gorgeous packaging a moment longer.

Finally, and a type of product that I have never tried before, I bought the Bourjois Paris BB Bronzing Cream 8-in-1. This claims to offer eight skin benefits and is a universal shade that blends into the skin to create a natural tan. I am excited to try this out as a contouring base and see how well it blends and wears on my skin.

That's it for this haul and I hope you enjoyed reading about the few purchases I made. I would love to hear all about your latest drugstore discoveries!

Devon

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Max Factor Creme Puff Blush : Review and Swatches

This short but sweet post is dedicated to talking about my latest find at the drugstore; the gorgeous, new baked blushers released by Max Factor. The Max Factor Creme Puff Blush is a multi-toned blush that claims to blend effortlessly to create the perfect flush of colour.

The first thing that caught my eye with this product was the packaging. It is reminiscent of Milani Cosmetics blushers with a sleek black and gold circular casing that feels more expensive than it is. Encased inside is a mesmerising swirl of iridescent pink, mauve or peach tones and I am perhaps guilty of buying this product solely on the beautiful edition it would make to my makeup collection.

Moving on to the blush itself, it is a baked blush meaning it is a liquid that had been baked and can be applied wet or dry. As a baked blusher it is softer than a regular powder brush and this Max Factor one in particular has a velvety texture that feels like silk to the touch.

I picked up two of the six shades; 'Seductive Pink', a soft rose shade and 'Nude Mauve', a light brown shade with a mauve undertone. Both are highly pigmented and beautifully reflect the light. They can be worn either as a highlighter, by applying a gentle sweep across the cheekbone or the colour can be built up to create a more intense yet natural flush.



(Left to right: Nude Mauve, Seductive Pink)



Overall I love this new blusher line by Max Factor. For only £8.99 I think they are a real bargain and I am excited to try more from the range. I think the brand are definitely hitting the mark this year and I can't wait to see what other new products 2015 will see be released.

Devon

 

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Drugstore : Nude Lipstick

I am a huge fan of drugstore make-up and a firm believer that budget should never stand in the way of achieving a look that allows any woman to feel beautiful. The highstreet makeup displays have a lot to offer, and although it can take a few rounds of trial and error, there are gems to be found that will create a polished finish without breaking the bank.

I have a particular addiction to drugstore lipsticks and so I am going to dedicate the next two posts to my top picks for achieving the perfect pout. Whether it be a matte or glossy finish, a nude or bold colour, you can always find the perfect lipstick and this post shall be all about my drugstore winners for a flawless nude lip. I have put together my top five products ranging from lighter, brown shades to pink and mauve tones.

 

1. Maybelline Color Sensational : shade 725 'tantalizing taupe' - £6.99

This lipstick is for those that prefer a brown toned nude. I personally lean towards wearing shades with a slightly more pink undertone. This is the lightest nude I would dare to wear as it blends into my natural lip colour without making me look ill. As with all the Maybelline ColorSensational lipsticks, this product has a creamy  texture, is comfortable to wear, highly pigmented and at £6.99 a real bargain.

2. Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Lipstick : shade 03 - £5.49

I would describe this lipstick as the perfect balance between a pink and brown nude. It is slightly darker than your natural lip colour and would look gorgeous on any skin tone making it a must have in all beauty collections. This is the lipstick I throw on when I am in a rush and need a colour that I know will look natural and perfect paired with any makeup that I am wearing. As with all the highly popular Kate Moss lipsticks this has excellent pigmentation and is affordable at only £5.49.

3. Soap & Glory SuperColour FabuLipstick : shade 'The Missing Pink' - £9.00

This is a pink rather than brown toned nude with a gorgeous rosy finish. The Soap & Glory lipsticks have the best formulation of the drugstore brands I have tried, with shea butter and vitamin E on the list of ingredients, they are amazingly moisturising and easy to wear. One swipe offers a pigmented, opaque finish and the creamy consistency means it applies smoothly without highlighting any dry patches. At £9.00 it is slightly more expensive, however you really do receive a gorgeous lipstick.

4. Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm Stain : shade 205 'Elusive' - £7.99

For those that prefer a matte nude, these balm stains by Revlon are beautiful. They leave a perfect matte finish without being overly drying. This shade is a pink nude and slightly lighter than my natural lip colour. It looks perfect swiped all over the lips or, as I love to apply it, simply dab it on and then pat the colour into your lips with your finger. This offers a soft, natural pink finish that is subtle yet gorgeous.

5. L'oreal L'Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick by Color Riche : shade 500 'Molto Mauve' - £8.99

I adore the 'liquid lipstick' formulation of these lipsticks, they are highly pigmented and offer a beautiful high-shine, glossy finish. The shade Molto Mauve is perhaps a touch too dark for some to still class as a nude, however I find it is the perfect shade. It is darker than my natural lip colour with a beautiful mauve undertone that is surprisingly subtle. It pairs perfectly with any makeup look and the darker tone offers a finish that is still natural yet slightly more noticeable.

With a range of brown and pink shades, I hope that there is a product to suit everyone's preference here, regardless of budget, and I would love to hear the hidden gems that you have found hiding away on those highstreet displays!

(Left to right: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5)

Devon

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