Revlon Super Lustrous Shine Lipstick in Pink Sizzle | Review

Okay, I am sorry for the HORRENDOUS swatch but my lighting is so bad right now urrggh why can't it just be summer already.

Today's review is on the new-er Revlon Super Lustrous Shine Lipsticks. I didn't know that this new 'shine' formula of the classic super lustrous had been released in the UK until I saw Alix from I Covet Thee talking about how sheer the Revlon Super Lustrous-es were. Sheer? I thought, mine is very pigmented. So I went into Boots and found that her shades were from the 'shine' line. So what did I do? I bought one of course!

Now, I would say these are the slightly more pigmented, smoother, but less moisturising sister to the lip butters. They feel a lot nicer on the lips and can be built up to be quite pigmented, but they don't really moisturise your lips like the butters do. 

I have the shade 'Pink Sizzle' (how adorable!) and it lasts around 2 hours on my lips without talking all that much - same as the butters. I really love this warmer pink and think it'll be amazing for s/s 2014.

Overall, I think these are better lipsticks than the lip butters, but overall I prefer the butters for shade range and moisturising properties. They cost £7.49 each from Boots/Superdrug.

Have you tried these? What is your favourite Revlon lip product?

Love, E X

The Weekend Post #12: 5 Things I Hate About Being 14

A couple of weekend posts ago I spoke about 5 things I love about being 14. Today I'm going to tell you 5 things I hate about being 14... I had to limit myself to 5, otherwise this list could be pages!

1 - You're expected to act like an adult but are treated like a child...  I did say in my last post that teachers treat you like a 'young adult' but when someone says 'you should know better' it makes me angry as we're still kids - either treat us like kids and expect us to act like them, or treat us like adults and then expect us to act like them.

2 - He has to ask you out... aren't times meant to have changed - apparently not as it turns out (according to my bff) that he still has to ask you out... hurry up then!

3 - Pressure  Teachers, we don't take our GCSEs for another 2 years; please stop the work and stress, otherwise we'll be dead by 2016!

4 - Old friends am I meant to like randomly bumping into people from primary school then chatting for what seems like ages, because I don't. I just want to live in the present, not be reminded of the past

5 - My friends all getting boyfriends because I will always be single, and have no one to hang out with... :'(

What do you hate about being your age?

Love, E X

La Roche Posay Effaclar Duo [+] Review | 1 Month Trial

If you've been reading my blog for a while you'll know I have very blemish-prone skin. I put most of it down to teen/girl hormones, but sometimes I just wish they'd go away faster! So, I decided to buy Effaclar Duo as it had been re-formulated for dark marks too, of which I have lots. And I have to say, I'm thoroughly impressed.

It has cleared up my blackheads amazingly, so now I just have the issue of large pores. My skin is definitely less congested now, although I do get a few spots around that time of the month.

If you have any more questions, leave them below as I'm not sure what more I can say. It works.

Have you tried any great blemish treatments?

Love, E X

Sample Drawers Tour #1 | Muji Acrylic Storage

I love samples. And muji storage. So what better way to store all my freebies than in a gorgeous clear acrylic box, hmm? This is just a picture post, but if you're interested in me reviewing anything here let me know, and I'll hop right to it!

How do you store samples?

Love, E X

MUA Luxe PowerBrow Shape + Highlight in Fair Review and Swatches

 

 

 

When I finally found this after about 4 months of searching, I almost screamed, but the superdrug was pretty busy and I was with my mum. But I should have, as this brow pencil is A.MA.ZING!

Reasons Why I Love It:

1 - the colour. This is the perfect tone for blondes - not too ashy, but not too warm - the right mix to keep it more brunette than ginger.

2 - the actual pencil. The nib is so fine it literally can draw in little hairs that make your brows look totally natural.

3 - the formula. Not too dry, but not overly waxy. Hard enough that it stays around, but soft enough that it isn't painful to put on.

4 - the price. It's £3 - how can you go wrong?

5 - the highlight. The shimmery colour looks great on the inner corner as well as on the brow bone, and sticks.

Try this. You won't be disappointed.

Love, E X

Life Lately #2: March 2014

I haven't done a 'life-lately' post since November so I thought it best to show you some pictures with some fun captions about my life, lately!

 #awkwardface

 crazy hair, but everyday makeup

I've realised how many shades I have in my blonde; lots.

 muji looove

 bathtime

my new boyfriend

What have you been up to recently?

Love, E X

Rimmel Stay Matte Primer Review

 

I bought this primer on a complete whim - I hadn't even heard that it existed. And now I'm in LOVE.

I apply this primer after my moisturiser (giving my moisturiser about 3-5 mins to sink in) and it's a thick cream consistency. I use about a pea size amount (photo 2) and rub an even amount all over my face. I then apply my makeup as normal.

This primer controls my oily patches really well and keeps me matte when used in conjunction with my Seventeen powder. I love the smoothness of my skin after applying this and my pores appear smaller.

All in all, a great product for all skin types except really dry skin although I haven't found that it clings to dry patches or accentuates them.

Have you tried any great mattifying products?

Love, E X