Emily Ellen

Monday, October 05, 2015

Bourjois Rouge Edition lipsticks

Monday, October 05, 2015

I would usually write a mini review on each lipstick regarding the formula, application etc. but I'm only going to comment on the...

I would usually write a mini review on each lipstick regarding the formula, application etc. but I'm only going to comment on the actual shades since every single one applies really well. The consistency is really creamy, and they all have a slightly glossy, healthy sheen to them. I haven't tested them all out for 10+ hours but I've had no problems with them disappearing before I expected them to in terms of eating, drinking and so on. I think the packaging is nice but also definitely drugstore territory as it's plastic. Overall I really, really like all of these, the formula is great, they don't have an off-putting scent like some cheaper lipsticks (although this is on the higher end of the high street price range at just under £8) and there's bound to be a shade to suit everyone's tastes! The affordability and the quality of these has really impressed me and I'd definitely recommend having a look at a few shades you like the look of the next time you're perusing your local Bourjois stand! I honestly don't think I could pick a favourite

What are your thoughts on the Bourjois Rouge Edition lipsticks?

Thursday, October 01, 2015

Clarins The Essentials Palette

Thursday, October 01, 2015

As far as make-up goes, Clarins strength is in their lip products – they don’t do eyes nearly as well as they do lips. But, this palette ge...

As far as make-up goes, Clarins strength is in their lip products – they don’t do eyes nearly as well as they do lips. But, this palette genuinely does spring to life if you use it as a wet application. As a dry palette, it’s unremarkable really – I like the fact they’ve included a purple shade but otherwise, the shades are all conventional nude spectrum colours.

In terms of quality, the shimmering golden shade is very soft – do NOT dive in hard with your brush.. it needs gentle treatment not to kick up a storm of shimmer. Clarins is really having a charitable moment right now – this palette offers (unspecified) proceeds from the £35 price tag to Povos de Floresta which is a reforestation project aiming to plant 7,000 fruit trees to help Ashaninka Indians maintain their culture and economy.

Monday, September 28, 2015

My Favourite Drugstore Lip Liners

Monday, September 28, 2015

If I'm looking for a bold lip colour or simply a lip that will last all day then I almost always reach for a lip liner. Liners o...

If I'm looking for a bold lip colour or simply a lip that will last all day then I almost always reach for a lip liner. Liners offer great lip definition, helps avoid any lipstick bleeding as well as prolonging the wear time of a lipstick plus they don't mean you'll end up with Kylie Jenner lips!I have a good selection to choose from at the moment but my favourite drugstore ones and some of my most used are the Rimmel Exagerate Lip Liners, particularly in East End Snob.

To celebrate the launch of Rimmel's new The Only One Lipsticks (more on them another day) they have increased their liner range and added five new liners. Apart from being really affordable at only £3.99 I love that these liners have a fine slanted tip and that their retractable as they're much easier to carry in your handbag with no need of a sharpener.

I wore Obsession the whole of yesterday (not a new shade) which is perfect deep berry red and I really loved it. They can be a little drying by themselves but I haven't found a lip liner that isn't so it's great topped of with a lipstick or gloss.

They have a great mixture of shades perfect for all year round but going into autumn and winter now I'd recommend checking out; Obsession, Under My Spell, Red Diva and Eastend Snob (great for all year).

Great option for anyone on a budget or if you're not sure liner is for you and don't want to invest too much money... or anyone after a good liner.

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