Blogmas Day four - Bourjois Rouge edition - The lipstick

These lipsticks are everywhere at the moment and people are really loving them. I've seen then pop up on so many blogs so when Bourjois had then on 3 for 2 and an introductory offer and a free gift when you spent £15 I decided to give them a go. I actually purchased six of these and then got one free in the gift box so I feel like I've had the chance to trial a good amount of shades across the range. 

Starting off with the packing, I always love it when products clearly show the colour as it makes them so much easier to find in my collection. It is super sturdy and the fastening is super strong so you have to be careful that the lid is one securely however once it is, it isn't going anywhere. I think the shade range is nice however I do find they are all of a very similar tone and I find some of the middle shades looked very similar. I'd like to see them extended the shade range as I am obsessed with the formula. 

These have the most stunning matte formula which reminds me a lot of the standard Mac matte formula. They are so creamy and don't drag on the lips and once dried down they aren't going anywhere. They aren't food proof however I find them to be kiss proof. They are hands down some of the most comfortable matte lipsticks I have ever worn and are ones which I am already reaching for all the time. They have an ever so slight chemical smell to them however it isn't super strong unlike the vanilla fragrance most brands seem to go for. These are most definitely a one swipe kind of lipstick as they are so beautiful and pigmented. 

Left to right 02, 03, 04, 08, 09, 10, 11.

Overall I am super obsessed with these lipsticks and would definitely recommend everyone gives them a go. I would love to know if you have given these a go and what you think of them. 

Blogmas Day three - A little festive lush haul

I love lush at Christmas but this year I have had to keep my haul a lot more restrained than normal. Not only am I now a poor student but I also don't have a bath at uni so there isn't much point in me buying any bath bombs as they will get damp before I get home. So I went for a couple of things I always get and then something completely new to me. 

The item that is completely new to me is the snow fairy body conditioner. This was actually something recommended to me by a friend and I'm so glad she made me get it as it's such an easy product. It's one of those in shower moisturisers which makes life so much easier and actually adds some moisture unlike some. It also smells like snow fairy which is always a win. I also picked up a snow fairy shower gel which is something I pick up every year because I love it. I went for the 250g bottle this year in the hopes that it will last me till they bring it out again next year. 

I love the shower jellies and I had the snowman last year so I was super happy to see they had bought him back this year. This one is made with carrot extract and smells so beautiful and sweet. It's a little lighter than some of lushes fragrances however I love it. Finally I picked up a new lip scrub, this year I went for sugar plum fairy which smells a lot like one of the shower jellies that lush have actually discontinued now. I love the lip scrubs as not only do they taste delicious they also do a fab job of exfoliating the lips and are my favourite thing to prep with before I apply liquid lipstick. 

So that's it for today, what have you picked up from lush recently and what are your favourites? 

Blogmas Day two - November favourites.

I'm pretty sure I missed October favourites so technically these are from the past two months. I still feel like I haven't got a lot though so these are some super select favourites. 

Starting with the only Non-makeup item I had to include every bloggers favourite Snow fairy. I adore this stuff so I actually decided to get a medium sized bottle in the hopes it will last me till it comes back out again next year. I would highly suggest if you haven't smelt this and you love sweet scents to go and smell it. 

Going in order of how I would put it on my face my first favourite is the Revlon Youth Fx's fill and blur primer which reminds me a lot of Benefit professional which is one of my favourite primers. I actually find that this one isn't as heavy on the skin and doesn't quite feel as silicone based. It does a really beautiful job of smoothing the skin and really helps with the lasting power of my foundation especially on the nose. Next up I wanted to mention the Maxfactor Healthy skin foundation which is the most beautiful natural looking medium coverage foundation. I have to say this is one of my top five drugstore discoveries of the year. It looks so beautiful on the skin and is the perfect everyday foundation for those of us with dry skin. 

For eyes I wanted to mention the Morphe 332 blending brush which just makes eyeshadow so easy. I love the shape of it and I think I've finally found a blending brush which fits perfectly with my eye shape. It isn't the most high quality brush ever however for the price it's a really good quality. The other eyeshadow related thing I wanted to mention is the Coloured Raine Queen of hearts palette which is just the most perfect autumnal palette. The matte shades are all gorgeous and blend so nicely whilst the shimmer are super full pigment and look almost like the makeup geek foiled shadows on the lid. I just think the mix of colours in this palette is beautiful and it's one I have been reaching for a lot over the last month or two. 

For lips I wanted to mention Jeffree Star Nathan which is the most beautiful pinky peach nude which is just one of those perfect everyday throw on colours. you all probably know already how much I love the Jeffree star formula if you follow me on any of my social media. It's just incredibly comfortable and long wearing and just all round a great formula. The other lip product I wanted to mention is the Maybelline Super stay Matte ink in number 45. These are definitely not matte upon first application they almost have a layer of gloss on them and once that is worn away you are left with the most beautiful satin stain. They are a little sticky once first applied however I can deal with it as the lasting power on these is crazy. I can get a good 8 hours with eating out of these which is pretty impressive especially as they don't suck all the moisture out of the lips. 

Nathan, 45, Queen of hearts.

So that's it for today, I'd love to know what your favourites have been this month. 

Blogmas Day one - The battle of the Anastasia palettes

Oh the Anastasia palettes are possibly the most talked about palettes in the blogosphere, some for good reasons and some not so much. Today I thought I would give you my opinion on the three palettes that are currently available. Modern renaissance, Subculture and Prism. So without further ado lets get on with my little reviews. 

First off we have Modern renaissance which is a cult favourite all over the blogosphere. I have to say this is definitely my favourite out of the three. It is a gorgeous mix of warm toned and pink shades, the only issue I have with this is the fact I would love this palette to have more shimmer shades in as it only has the two. These shadows are just the most beautiful amount of pigment, blendability and wear time. I would definitely say that out off all the eyeshadows palettes I own, which is a lot, this is in my top five. 

Next up we have Subculture which is a very controversial palette. I personally love it however you have to be so careful with it. Although the shades in this palette are very varied I still find there is a good variety of looks which can be done with this palette. Now these shadows have a lot of fall out however this isn't something that bothers me if I am getting good pigment and nice blend ability which I find I do with this palette. The only issue I have is the fact that the shimmer shades seal so badly as they seem to have a lot of binder in them so in this palette I tend to stick to the mattes. 

Finally we have the newest addition to the range, I'm pretty sure the Prism palette is limited edition for Christmas however at this current moment in time it is still available. The colours in this palette definitely have much less fallout than subculture however I feel that in some shades especially the black the pigmentation has been compromised. With this palette I feel like there are some shades which pair well however I find with the blues and purples I need to reach for other palettes in order to make a look. This one is really pretty and I'm glad I have it in my collection however I think if you are looking for a cohesive palette in which you can mix all the shades this one isn't for you. 

Overall I would definitely recommend the Modern Renaissance the most out of the three. Just find it to be the most cohesive and the one which is easiest to work with although I do think all three are beautiful. So that's it for Day one of blogmas I'd love to know what you think about the Anastasia palettes.