My Top 4 : Budget Summer Lipsticks

As the weather is finally warming up, I have been enjoying wearing less makeup but adorning a bright lip for an effortless pop of colour that is perfect for this time of year. When the sun is out I like to skip the heavy coverage and opt for a tinted moisturiser before throwing on a vibrant pout, to look effortlessly polished and put together. For today's post I have rooted through my drugstore lipstick collection to find my top 4 choices for a bright, affordable Summer lipstick.

1. Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain : ‘Rio Rush’ - £7.99

As someone who has always disliked the sticky, uncomfortable feeling of many glosses, these Moisture Stains are the perfect alternative. They create a high-shine, pigmented finish without leaving a tackiness on the lips. The bright colours are perfect for the warmer weather and I especially love ‘Rio Rush’; a bright yet wearable pink. 

The formulation of these stains are also ideal; they are creamy, moisturising and leave an impeccable shine without feeling heavy. An intense colour is left behind that stains your lips even once the shine has faded.

2. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick : ‘Cherries In The Snow’ - £7.49

This shade of the Super Lustrous range is my choice for a sheer finish during the warmer weather. It is one that I am sure most of you will have heard of before and has been a favourite of mine for some time. The shade is a bright, blue-toned pink and is amazingly moisturising, easy to apply and is the perfect finishing touch to a lazy, feminine summer look.

3. Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm : ‘Elusive’ - £7.99

Incase it wasn’t already clear, I am a massive fan of Revlon and find their lip products to be one of the best at the drugstore. For a matte yet moisturising finish I like to opt for their balm in the shade ‘Elusive'; a soft, warm-toned pink. This is ideal for adding a subtle pop of colour to your look and leaves a velvety soft finish. The consistency is creamy and smooth without being sticky or slipping and you can rely on the colour to stay in place in the heat.

4. L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte Lipstick : ‘228 VIP’ - £6.99  

My final choice is another matte yet creamy option but this time in a coral shade.  I recently picked this up at my local boots, however I think it is a more recent release and so I couldn't find a link to it online.

As someone who rarely dares to wear an orange-toned lipstick, this was a new venture for me and one that I am definitely glad I tried out. It is the perfect coral with orange, pink and peachy undertones. The colour is buildable and I like to wear it either patted on to my lips for a subtle stain, or smoothed all over for a full, long-wearing pop of colour.

I hope this mini collection of budget summer lip colours helps inspire you on the lipsticks to refresh your collection with this season. I would also love to hear your thoughts as well as the drugstore lip products that you are currently loving down below!

(Left to Right : Cherries in the Snow, Rio Rush Moisture Stain, Elusive, L'Oreal 228 VIP)

Devon

xoxo

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Monthly Favourites : April

As April has swiftly come to an end, it is time again for the low down on all the products that my attention has been captured by this month. April has been an exciting month of beauty discoveries, skincare saviours and the books that I have been loving in a conscious effort to read a little more and binge on Netflix a little less. 

Beauty

I have been enjoying the beauty goodies that I was fortunate enough to receive for my birthday at the end of March. This has included the stunning Charlotte Tilbury Rose Gold and Night Crimson makeup bag that has become a permanent addition to my handbag this month. It is the perfect size for carrying around all my makeup essentials (and the countless non-essentials) and I no longer find myself scrabbling around the bottom of my bag to locate my lipstick when on the go.

The ZOEVA Rose Golden Complete Eye Set was also a birthday gift and I have been endlessly experimenting with these brushes since. Not only do they make a gorgeous edition to your vanity table, but they are an amazing quality and blend eyeshadow like a dream. A couple that have particularly caught my attention are the 322 Brow Line Brush that I find works beautifully for applying my Anastasia Beverly Hills DipBrow Pomade and the 142 Concealer and Buffer Brush for a seamless coverage.

Skincare

This month I have been battling with my skin as mine has been playing up and constantly breaking out. To help keep my problematic skin under control I have turned to the Tropic Radiance Clay Mask and I have been so happy with the results. This masks contains 100% natural ingredients to detox and exfoliate your complexion and I am left with impeccably soft and smooth skin. 

Books

As someone who has always loved to read, I have recently not had, or simply been unwilling to make, the time for escaping into a good novel. Ever since I made the dangerous decision to subscribe to Netflix I have become hooked on watching (and re-watching) all my favourite TV shows. However, becoming slightly worried about the negative effects this might be having, I decided to aim to read at least two new books each month and I have fallen in love with reading again.

The first book I invested in this month was Me Before You by Jojo Moyes and I have now just finished off Wild by Cheryl Strayed. I can happily report that I thoroughly enjoyed both novels and would recommend them to anyone who is looking for a couple of new reads.

That's all for this month's favourites and I hope you all enjoyed hearing about the beauty and non-beauty products that I have been loving throughout April. I would love to hear all about your favourites this month as well as your thoughts on my picks in the comments down below!

Devon

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