Revlon's ColorBurst Lipstick in Carnation

It's not secret that I'm a huge fan of Revlon and especially of their lipsticks BUT I have always just bought their Matte or Super Lustrous collection. One because they're amazing, two because I like my lipstick packaging to match in my lipstick slots and three because the ColorBurst lipsticks usually have some shimmer in there and I tend to avoid that.

I DO love this packaging it's a quilted design a lá Chanel so instantly my eyes widened and I love the block of the colour on top. Easy to see which I'd like to wear when they're stood up. I always love Revlon's packaging anyway.

I tried to catch the subtle blue shimmer in the lipstick but failed miserably, lol. It's a bright pink with a blue untertone and then some blue shimmer. You do notice it on the lips but only if you know what you're looking for!

It's in the colour Carnation and you can buy it here!

This lipstick is moisturising, non-greasy, vibrant... it's only downside for me is that it doesn't last too long. I went into town with my boyfriend for less than an hour... we browsed, got a Starbucks blend *which has a straw so...* and when we got back to the car about 50 minutes later... not a trace of it left!

It is £7.99 which is the higher end of the drugstore/highstreet make up scale but it's still just over half price of my beloved Illamasqua lipsticks so yes, it does fade quickly but you can apply it as much as you want at that price!

I do have my eye on a few more but this one is my perfect colour for now.

7/10!

My Travel Make Up!

Whenever I travel or just stay at my boyfriend's place... I just want to take all of my make up but it's just not possible. I did take my huge make up case to Mikey's once but it was sooo heavy and inconvenient.

So I went to Primark for the first time in April... yes, it really was the first time and I saw this really cute & huge polka dot cosmetic case and I knew I had to have it. It's not too big that it doesn't fit into my bags but I do carry huge bags...

 This is everything I carry... I don't usually carry Soap & Glory's Hand Food because I don't like it but I want to use it up!

This is all of my every day make up at the moment. My foundation will change from time to time and I'm finishing Bourjois' concealer and then going back to Collection 2000's as it so much better.

Revlon's Photoready Foundation in Shell. £12.99.

**Bourjois' Healthy Mix Concealer in Eclat Clair. £7.49.

**Rimmel's Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transparent. £3.99.

The Body Shop's Face & Body Brush. £16.00.

The patterned brushes are all by No7. They were a gift and these particular ones aren't in Boots anymore.

The bronzing powder is from The Body Shop and was also discontinued but they have more.

The highlighting stick is by Topshop and is still in store but not on their website.

I love blusher. It's my favourite make up product to buy along with lipstick and I have so many. These are the ones I use most and love to travel with.

The mixed palette is by Ted Baker and was a gift with two other similar palettes. It was a Christmas edition set.

The Body Shop's Baked-To-Last Blush in Petal. £12.00.

Accessorize's Merged Blush in So Pretty. £5.00.

MAC's Mineralized Blush in Gentle. £19.00.

Topshop's Blush in Powdered. £6.00.

Urban Decay's Naked Palette. £36.00.

My favourite shades to use are Virgin, Sin, Darkhorse and Hustle. Gorgeous.

Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Pink in the Afternoon. £7.49.

MAC's Lipstick in Pink Nouveau. £13.50.

MAC's Amplified Lipstick in Girl About Town. £13.50.

MAC's Matte Lipstick in Pink Plaid. £13.50.

Bourjois' Eyeliner. Discontinued.

Urban Decay's Super Curling Mascara. £15.00. *usually, but I got it in the Book of Shadows Palette*

Revlon's Grow Luscious Mascara. £9.99.

Real Techniques Shading Brush. £7.99. 

Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion. £14.50. *usually, but I got it with the Naked Palette*

The Body Shop's Brow & Lash Brush & Comb. £8.00.

Rimmel Professional Eyebrow pencil in Hazel. £2.99.

Black eyeshadow blending brush by M&S. Discontinued.

The Body Shop's Eyeshadow Brush. £9.00.

Urban Decay's 24/7 Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner in Perversion. £14.00.

**Two stars indicate that I wouldn't and will never repurchase these items again!

What do you carry in your travel make up bags? 

Link me or tell me!

Into the darkness.

Blank Canvas

Revlon Photoready foundation in Shell

Bourjois's Healthy Mix concealer

The Body Shop's matte bronzer

Urban Decay's Eyeshadow Primer Potion

The Body Shop's Brow Kit

Dark Side

The Eyes

Urban Decay's Creep eyeshadow

Urban Decay's Oil Slick eyeshadow

Topshop's kohl eyeliner in Coal

Urban Decay's 24/7 liquid eyeliner in Perversion

Revlon's Grow Luscious mascara in Blackest Black

The Lips

Rimmel's Kate Lasting Finish lipstick in 04

The Cheeks

MAC's Mineralized blush in Gentle

Topshop's Highlighting stick in Prism

Bright Side

The Eyes

Urban Decay's Zephyr eyeshadow

Urban Decay's Virgin eyeshadow

Urban Decay's Bust eyeshadow

The Body Shop's Super Volume Mascara

The Cheeks

Topshop's Highlighting stick in Prism

Topshop's blush in Powdered

The Lips

MAC's Matte lipstick in Pink Plaid

Have fun recreating this look! 

The eyes are perfect for a night out or a party!

Pink Plaid by MAC

I've always been a HUGE fan of matte lipsticks. I love Revlon's Pink Pout and it's clearly a dupe for MAC's Pink Plaid.

This is going to be a shock to everyone but I absolutely hate the scent of MAC's lipsticks and at £13.50... I'd rather buy Revlon at half the price.

I saw this in the store when I went to Liverpool and I couldn't resist even though it seemed very familiar!

I have to admit though... I love this lipstick. I love the texture, the colour... I even ignore the smell easily because it makes me feel so good!

I still think the price tag is very steep but it was a gift to myself and I don't smend stupid amounts on make up that I won't use and I use this at least 3 times a week!

The only warning I have to give before applying matte lipsticks is to make sure your lips are moisturised, moisturised, moisturised! Matte tends to stick to all of the dry bits on your lips.

Katy x

Pink in the Afternoon!

Revlon's Pink in the Afternoon is probably my favourite lipstick shade of the moment.
It's a lovely bright pink with a yellow undertone so it borders on a mild pinky-coral.

This comes from Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick range. 

It's a creamy and smooth formula that has SPF15 and moisturising qualities. 

Having wore this all day today (and several other days)... I can say that it lasts a good 5 hours before fading and that was with an ice cold gin and tonic!

I have always loved Revlon lipsticks. They always feed my thirsty lips and are amazing in the Summer! Never dry out for me!

I also recommend their matte lipsticks. I prefer them to Illamasqua's! 

I find that Illamasqua's stick to all of the dry bits on my lips and is a really heavy lipstick to use. Not so good for Summer.

Revlon lipsticks are available in Boots and this particular lipstick is £7.48.

I think it's an amazing price for such a good lipstick.

Katy

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