Drugstore/Boots Makeup Haul!

In case you missed it.... I upload a Boots/drugstore makeup haul yesterday over on my channel!
Hope you enjoy! X

My Winter Essentials- Videos.

I recently started a little mini-series over on my YouTube channel all about my Winter Essentials! I've divided it up into Skincare and Make-up so far, discussing all the things I think are must-haves for this time of year, whether its to make yourself feel festive or how to look after your skin in the colder months! Make sure you pop over to my channel Crumpets and Marmalade to check them out and subscribe!

The Balm Blushers- Review.

 Left- Frat Boy Blusher. Right- Down Boy Blusher.

Anyone who has watched my most recent video will know that The Balm Cosmetics were kind enough to send me some make-up to review. Along with numerous other bits they were very generous and sent me three of their blushers!
First up is Frat Boy*- the one I've heard the most about here in the blogging and You Tubing world- clearly for a reason. It's such a gorgeous shade- a lovely peachy pink that adds a really natural flush to your cheeks. This is definitely  my favourite of the bunch!
Next is Down Boy*, the brighter of the two. A lovely girly pink that looks really great swept onto cheeks for a pretty and fresh look.

Lastly is Hot Mama*- definitely my favourite packaging! This colour is gorgeous- my Mum has stolen it off me already! A kind of a mixture of the other two shades but with an added bit of golden shimmer that adds some colour and a sheen to the skin. This one really reminds me of Nars Orgasm.


From using all three of these for the past week I can say that they are now firm favourites for me, they are super pigmented so a little goes a long way, I can see these lasting me for ages! Also, they have surprisingly long lasting power on the cheeks- something I've never had with my MAC or Sleek blushers, I've always needed midday top ups with those! These blushers can also be used as eyeshadows, I think Hot Mama would look particularly good on the eyes blended in with a dark grey!

If you want to try these for yourself- go online at Feel Unique, Koan UK and Amazon. Or check out The Balm's entire range at http://www.thebalm.com/



*PR Samples.

New MAC Lippies

 

As you can see I have recently acquired some new MAC lipsticks. I'm quite a sucker for the MAC lipstick counter and can spend a rather long time swatching every colour under the sun on the back of my hand.
First of these two lovely lippies is MAC's Lady Danger- I have wanted this lipstick for SO LONG. I already own MAC Red and Ruby Woo and for a long time convinced myself that I didn't need another red lipstick. However, when I was on holidays I decided that what the hell, I really do need this lipstick in my life! I'm so glad I did make this spontaneous purchase as its such a gorgeous colour. A really vibrant orangey-red, unlike Ruby Woo's blue toned red, it really packs a punch on the lips. I like to think its quite a quirky colour and that it really stands out against my pale skin. Another huge bonus is that its a matte lipstick, which I love. I hate re-applying constantly and with MAC's Matte range there really is no need, they have some seriously good staying power!

Top- Lady Danger. Bottom- Plumful.

 Another new addition is MAC's Plumful. This is a shade I've also had my eye on for a while- any followers of Essie Button will know she is a huge fan of this shade, and after hearing her rave about it I swatched it for myself- alas it was love! Not my usual go to colour as it is quite muted for me (I do love a red lip) however I've found it to be so nice as an everyday colour. Bought for me by my two best friends as a graduation present I don't feel too guilty that I have yet another lipstick in my collection- especially as I know I shall get so much wear out of it! The formulation is a Lustre which is something I would never usually go for- its quite sheer and creamy with a slight shimmer to it. Normally this would be a no-no for me, but in this particular shade I love it! The lasting power isn't quite there but I think this may be that I'm more used to MAC's matte formula.

Revlon Lip Butters

So these have been out for quite a while but I only bought one recently due to lack of funds/my boyfriend and mother insisting I didn't need anymore makeup! I'm glad that I finally caved and got one as I absolutely love the one I chose.
The shade I'm wearing in the picture below is Revlon Colourburst Wild Watermelon 063.



What I like most about these lip butters is the texture. They feel almost like a lip balm and have a slightly glossy finish and feel super moisturising on the lips. I think that they're a great daytime alternative to a full on lipstick. I paired this shade with some winged out black eyeliner. I love the retro vibe of black liquid liner paired with a red lip but sometimes find that if I need my makup to stay on all day a lipstick can be quite drying on the lips. Instead I've been wearing this lip butter to acheive a more muted red lip that still looks great with lashings of eyeliner.

 

I can't wait to pick up a few more colours from the range as I can see them being my go to products for summer! Mine cost me €11.20 in Boots but all the makeup is one 3 for 2 at the moment so its the prefect time to go in an grab some!

 

 

 

 

 

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