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Being such a fan of the original Lanolips, I thought it was about time I got in on the tinted action. 

Lanolips Lip Ointment with Colour Tint & SPF 15 "Rose" £8.50.

I chose the Rose one, a pretty natural pink shade which is very close to my own lip colour.

This lip balm is super moisturising, a really thick consistency and glossy but not sticky at all, the colour is gorgeous, quite sheer but still there and the scent is like a thick vanilla milkshake. Love love love. 

These lip balms also contain an SPF 15 which is great. Have you tried any of the other shades?

I hit lush recently and thought I'd do a really quick little review on one of the products I picked up.

Dragons Egg Bath Bomb (£3.35), I used this all in one bath but I'm sure it could have actually lasted over 3 or 4, it has a gorgeous lemony scent to it and seems as though it has a life of it own when it hits the water swirling form side to side, melting away to reveal all of its hidden colours until it reaches the middle and explodes with an orange liquid that transform the colour of the water. It was so refreshing, I really enjoyed it. Have you tried the Dragons Egg before?

Urban Decay Naked 2 Basics eyeshadow palette (£22). Contains 6 eyeshadows, each shadow is 1.3g. The packaging is exactly the same design as the original Naked a Basics palette, the only difference being the colour of the writing on the outside. It still has the good sized mirror on the inside too.

The overall look of the palette is also the same, it consists of 1 shimmer shade and 5 mattes, although the shades are ever so slightly more cool toned and this palette is more dominated by the darker shades. The Eyeshadows are of course still the same great quality, brilliant colour pay off, soft and easy to blend.

The shades are as follows (from left to right on the palette)

Skimp- the only shimmer, a very light champagne nude, I actually think it is more of a satin as there are no glitters, it's not overly glowy and can be used as a base shade aswell as a highlight.

Stark- a peachy nude which transfers darker on the skin, to a light red toned brown.

Frisk- a lilac taupe, my favourite of the bunch.

Cover- a medium brown with red undertones.

Primal- a deep pure chocolate brown.

Undone- a very dark charcoal grey.

Overall I like this palette a lot, but I think I prefer the original purely because of the lighter shades. I do still think I will be getting a lot of wear out of this, as the Naked Basics Original was the only palette I used, now I have more choices.

Which one did you prefer?

MAC Pro Sculpting Cream (£18/ 5g) shade 'Coffee Walnut'.

This is a very highly pigmented soft cream which is easy to blend and easy to use. Not a lot of product is needed because of the great pigment which means its very good value for money in my books. It dries to a soft velvet finish which means it doesn't go sliding around anywhere during the day. I use my fingers to apply it where I want it and then use a small stipple brush to blend it out which I find works best as the heat from my hands helps melt the cream so it's easy to blend. I think the shade of this is great for pale skin tones like mine, it creates a really natural looking shadow.

I think these may be sold out now, but if you can get your hands on one, I would.

Oh wow, it's that time again, Lush has got all their Halloween and Christmas goodies in for 2014 and boy are there some good ones this year! I was good and only picked up a few bits, but I'm sure ill be back in there again soon, if only to pick up some Rosé Jam and Snow Fairy before they vanish again.

I picked up Candy Mountain Bubble Bar £2.75, a Luxury Lush Pud Bath Bomb £3.50, a Wizard Bubble Bar £3.25, a Snow Angel Bath Melt £3.95 and a Butter Bear Bath Bomb £1.95.

I will take photos when I use these and I'll do some individual reviews soon.

What did you choose?

The new Dove Body Oil was on offer at Boots recently so I picked one up, I thought I'd share some thoughts in a little post. (Usual price £8.99)

Firstly the scent, oh my gawsh! I chose the Pistachio & Magnolia scent and it's gorgeous, not too heavy but really luxurious and fresh smelling, a perfect feeling for when you get out of a nice bath.

It is so hydrating it is supported to leave you moisturised for up to 10 days, I could believe it, skin feels so soft after use, even though its an oil it soaks in pretty quickly and doesn't leave a greasy film on top of the skin although I would say its best used in the evening not in the morning where there's a rush to get dressed and out the door. Another point worth mentioning is that £8.99 seems a bit steep for the drugstore, but a little goes a very long way so I would say its worth every penny.

Have you tried this yet?

I realised recently that I actually haven't given this beauty a full review yet, and it's about time I did...

Chanel Le Blanc De Chanel (£31/ 30ml)

This just might be the most luxurious primer ever, but even if it isn't it is still amazing. It comes in a glass bottle with a mini CC engraved spatula to apply it with, it is a thick white fluid which dries to an almost powder finish, not tacky at all which I love. One my pale skin there is no visible 'white cast' but with the small amount needed I can't imagine there would be on any skin tone. A little truly does go a long way so this bottle should last forever (almost), it's a bit pricey but I think considering what you use each time it's definitely worth it. This primer is lightly scented like all Chanel beauty products.

The effect is a soft natural glow which is perfect for me as I usually use matte or satin finish foundations so it keeps the skin looking healthy. It is a very lightweight formula which dries in quickly on the skin and leaves a velvet finish. This primer can be used alone, under foundation, mixed with foundation or added on top in certain areas that need an extra highlight. I have been using it mainly under my foundations but I have also tried it as a highlight a few times and it gives such a nice blurred effect with no glitter or shimmer whatsoever. Also note, my skin type is Oily/Combination and I love this, so don't be afraid if you're any oily girl, this is very sheer and natural and won't add to your problems.

I really recommend this product, I think it really is worth it's high end price tag.

I have never ordered a 'Beauty Box' before, but this one seemed too good to pass up. The Glamour Beauty Power List 2014 from Latest in Beauty was only £15.99 (free postage) and has a contents worth £83.47. Who could say no?

Inside:

Philip Kingsley Daily Damage Defence Spray, 60ml.

Laura Mercier Foundation Primer, 30ml.

Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish (with muslin cloth) 30ml.

Bourjois Volume 1 Seconde Mascara, Full size.

Nude Maybelline Colorsensational Lipstick, Full size.

James Reed Sleep Mask Tan, 25ml.

Eyeko Mascara Off Eye Makeup Remover Wipes, pack of 10.

And a years subscription to the digital version of Glamour Magazine.

All that for 16 quid? So impressed, I'll be putting a few reviews up soon.

Did you get one?

Sorry if you are getting bored of the & Other Stories obsession going on here, but I have yet another haul to share...

I picked up a few more bits from the gorgeous Punk Bouquet range, the Body Mist (£12), the Body Soufflé (£10) and another Body Wash (£5).

I also got some more jewellery bits, a gold coloured brass ring (£7) and a couple of the gorgeous heart charms (£5 each, SOLD OUT NOW) designed by Lykke Li for her collaboration with them.

I chose  nail Polish in the shade Boucle Greige (£5), but there are so many to choose from I need a few more. And as always I added a free sample to my bag, why not?

I also wanted to try some of there skincare so I got the Double Duty Eye Make Up Remover £5) and lastly I got the Creme Highlighter in the shade Sunray Pleat Pearl (£7) currently sold out.

I can't get enough of & Other Stories, have you shopped there yet?

This post is purely dedicated to the beautiful Camomile range by The Body Shop because overall I have really been loving it for a good few months now, and a couple of things are repurchase worthy, so I just wanted to have a quick ramble about everything.

Firstly the Waterproof Eye Make Up Remover (£8), I started off quite liking this but unfortunately in the end I decided that there just isn't enough oil in the mixture to remove mascara quickly enough without rubbing. It doesn't seem to lift even normal mascara without a bit of a tug so it's surprising that its specifically for waterproof mascara. Maybe it's just me but I wasn't impressed with this one.

Next the Silky Cleansing Oil (£10), I really love this, much like the rest of the beauty world, I don't think I can fault it. It removes every scrap of make up with just a few pumps, I use this on a totally dry face, rub it all in and splash water to reveal totally clean skin. Sometimes I will do my eye area separately as it can get a bit messy, oh and it removes waterproof eye make up with no hassle too. It leaves no oily residue on the skin whatsoever and does not clog pores so it is suitable for all skin types. Repurchase worthy.

Lastly, actually the product that I bought from the range first, the Sumptuous Cleansing Butter (£13), which smells gorgeous, really light, fresh and feminine. This is basically like the oil but in a solid form, it does everything the oil does, it's just slightly less messy and slightly more easy to travel with. I would say purely for those reasons that I actually skin prefer this over the oil and I have actually just repurchased this but I think they both work equally as well and I will probably use them both for a very long time.

I really recommend the range, it is super gentle and suitable for all skin types and I think it is really reasonably priced for the quality of the products.

Popped into Lush recently, after a long drought, I was on the hunt for some Christmas bits bus as they weren't due until the Friday I picked myself up some bits to keep me going.

I decided on the Dragons Egg Bath Bomb (£3.35)

"Dragon’s Egg makes bathtime exciting as it fizzes and crackles and changes the colour of your water to a gorgeous citrusy gold. Its scent is reminiscent of lemon sherbet, with a hint of jasmine, leaving you feeling great and ready for a good day. Its citrus scents leave you feeling transformed and invigorated."

And the Yuzu & Cocoa Bubbleroon (£3.65)

"For those times when you need a bit of comfort. Instead of reaching for a sweet treat, run a bath and pop this macaroon-shaped bar into the water for some serious indulgence. With moisturising coconut oil and shea butter, Yuzu and Cocoa has a mood-brightening colour and scent thanks to a blend of citrus oils, with a chocolatey undertone. Coconut and shea butter get to work feeding your skin as you soak, while the citrus oils pep up your mood."

Can't wait to try them both, full reviews are on the way.

I saw that Blow online recently had a £10 off your first order offer, so I got a bit excited and ordered a few bits I had been craving for a while. I made two orders because it meant I could use the discount twice, sneaky I know, but hey, if they hadn't had the offer on I would have never ordered at all.

My first order consisted of the Anastasia Dip Brow Pomade (£15) that I had been hearing about everywhere, the Ren Rosa Centifolia Express Make Up Remover (£13) which I've been meaning to pick up for ages now, and there was a minimum spend of £30 so I also got a mini Batiste for my bag and a new hoof stick from Leighton Denny because mine had to go. 

Total worth £30.60, total paid £20.60.

My second order was a Jouer themed order because I have had a few bits on my wanted list for such a long time, I got the Matte Moisture Tint (£29) and one of the Tints in the shade Honeysuckle (£16). They were doing an offer on Jouer too at the time so I also got a Mineral Powder Bronzer (£22) free with my order.

Total worth £67, total paid £35.

I'm so excited about all of these products and I love all of them so far, individual reviews will be up when I have had time to test each product fairly. 

They were all neatly packaged into Chinese take away style boxes and were delivered within 3 days which was great as postage was free too. If you haven't ordered from Blow yet, I highly recommend it.

I have written about the Kevyn Aucoin Creamy Glow Duo #4 (the highlighting and sculpting duo) but I have yet to speak about this little gem so I thought I'd get a little review up for you guys.

There are 3 shade choices for these duos and then there is the Highlight/Sculpt shade, I chose the more Pink one #2 Pravella/Janelle but there was also a more peachy choice and a darker plum shade.

They retail at anywhere from £19-£26 depending on where you buy them (the cheapest place is Space NK) and you get 4.5g of product. The duo is split kind of 30/70, the smaller section supposedly being the one that is used least? I am pretty sure these are designed only for the face but I have found they can definitely be used on the lips too, they are creamy soft and easy to blend, they do dry to almost a powder finish but with a hint of healthy glow shining through. These little creams are very highly pigmented so the fact that you get so little shouldn't really matter as they will last a long time, the tiny packaging also makes them great for travelling.

I love these little compacts they are so handy, this one stay in my bag at all times, I hope they might release more shade options in the future. 

Above: the larger pan (salmon shade) on my cheeks and the smaller pan (candy pink shade) on my lips

The picture above is before the Extentions, but my natural lashes have been dyed a Blue Black as their natural colour is a very fair blonde and not all lashes can be extended so to give maximum effect she dyed my natural lashes first.

This picture above is after lashes have been attached and before final smaller lashes are added.

This is the final finished look.

The pictures above are the final look, no mascara has been added to either the top or bottom lashes (the bottom lashes are natural but with the Blue Black dye).

I have been getting my Lashes extended by a qualified friend of mine for about a year now on and off, I think I have had 3 or 4 full sets in total, the cost is £60 which is justified buy the amount of time an patience that goes into them. It takes around an hour and a half for them to be extended but can but up to 2 hours depending on the volume of your natural lashes.

They can be a variety of different lengths and finishes, from 8mm (inner and outer corners) up to 15mm

(For extreme looks), shiny for a mascara look or matte for a natural finish. In the pictures above she has used mainly 10 and 12 for a wispy natural look.

These lashes last depending solely on your natural lash regrowth (lashes naturally shed around every 2 weeks), so they fall out according to you natural lashes, mine lasted me 2-3 weeks each time, but infills can be applied inbetween at a reduced rate.

You can use mascara with these lashes but it is not advised as the rubbing during removal can cause the lashes to fall out prematurely. No oil make up removers are supposed to be used around the eye area when you have the extentions as it can loosen the glue.

I love the look of these and if my budget would allow I would get them continuously, like I said they last solely based on your own lashes and do not weigh down or damage your natural lashes as new ones grown in their place and they do not need to be removed unlike strip lashes.

If you are interested or have any enquiries please contact Francesca above, she is based in Uxbridge, North West London, but she also does home visits (within limits) if you are unable to get to her.

Since the season has changed, my bag and its contents has also changed so. Thought I'd do an updated whats in my bag.

The bag itself is the same as last time, the Mini City Bag £39.99 from Zara, but in black this time, I love this bag, it's so small but so bit at the same time, a true Mary Poppins bag with so many compartments. It can be worn in the nook of the arm, over the shoulder with the extra strap or just carried in your hand, it really remind me of the mini Celine bag. It is also available in white, blue and a blush pink shade.

So I have my mini note book from Asda, pink Parker pen, my work keys, my favourite lipstick Tom Ford Nude Vanille, a mini Percy & Reed Dry Shampoo for those emergencies, a tinted Lanolips Lipbalm, mini Punk Bouquet hand cream from & Other Stories, a spare hairband and grips, a little pot of paracetamol, some vanilla hand wipes from H&M, a mini Avene thermal water spray and a muji spray bottle filled with the Punk Bouquet body mist from & Other Stories.

I also have my travel make up bag from Superdrug (the contents of which can be found in a seperate post coming up soon), a small pot of Lanacane for my eczema, my iPhone (not pictured) and head phones, Aesop hand sanitizer, a Zara roll on perfume in Black Peony, my purse, Percy & Reed Wonder Balm, my sunglasses and my car keys (not pictured).

Hope you enjoyed peeking into my bag, whats in yours?

Some of you may have seen the post I did a few weeks back after my trip to the Burberry Beauty Box in Covent Garden and I mentioned I would do full reviews of the products I bought, as I only bought two products I thought I would review them together in the same post.

First up I got the Lip Mist in the shade 211 Nude Honey (RRP £22.50/3.5g) the lip mists are their sheer lipsticks that just offer a soft watch of colour, the shade I chose is a sheer brown nude which looks very matte in the tube but on the lips it is actually very sheeny. It is lightly scented similar to the YSL Rouge Volupte scent and feels very hydrating on the lips, these lipsticks are not extremely pigmented, but they are not expected to be, their Lip Colours are the pigmented matte lipsticks, I would say the lasting power of this lipstick is around 2-3 hours not eating or drinking which for a sheer lipstick I think is reasonable. I think the price range for these lipsticks is also pretty reasonable actually coming in at the lower end of the price spectrum. All in all I would recommend these and I will be picking up some more soon too.

Next I picked up one of there Sheer Eyeshadows in the shade 02 Trench (RRP £22/2.5g) again this is a sheer formula so the pigmentation is not there but the quality of these shadows is to die for, buttery soft, lightweight and easy to blend, the shade I chose is a soft nude beige with a light shimmer running through it and it is perfect for everyday wear because it is so sheer, it brightens my eyes up without making me look to "done", there are a few more shades I'm after too.

Both of the products are housed in gorgeous gunmetal grey packaging with magnetic closure and the Burberry Check embossed on both the outside and the inside. Really gorgeous and luxurious. I really enjoyed my Burberry Beauty experience and I would recommend it to anyone.

Above: top Sheer Eyeshadow in shade 02 Trench, bottom Lip Mist in shade 211 Nude Beige.