Review; Revlon Matte Lipstick in Stormy Pink

Hey girls,

Im here with another lipstick review today, it is another Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in the colour Stormy Pink. This colour was featured in the fall 2010 collection, Suede Rhapsody, however it is now been added to Revlon's permanent range. 

What Revlon says; "Revlon® Matte Lipstick gives suede-like application and maximum colour. Rich matte colour glides effortlessly across lips. Suede-like cushion without drying."

The colour of Stormy Pink in the bullet looks like a very vibrant candy pink, almost fuchsia with blue under tones. However when swatched the colour becomes more muted and doesn't look as bold. On my lips it looks it looks like a very toned down version of MAC's Pink Nouveau (comparison picture below) I do really like this shade and is a colour I didn't have in my collection.

The texture of this 'matte' lipstick is very moisturising, especially compared to Revlon's Pink Pout in the same range -review here. I would still exfoliate and apply a lip balm before hand, but it was a nice surprise to find it didn't dry my lips. When you do apply it to the lips the colour is slightly sheerer than I would like, but it can be easily built up with out it caking. The colour is still bold even though it is sheer, but not in a 'in your face' sort of way like MAC's Impassioned. 

The finish of this lipstick is nice, I wouldn't say it was matte but more like a MAC luster or satin finish as it gives a little bit of colour but also has a small amount of shine in it. Like I mentioned before this is very different to the other matte colour I have in this range. The lasting power of this lipstick is on the shorter side of what I would like, lasting around 3 hours. With eating or drinking, it would wear quicker. The lipstick has a very faint smell that I can't put my finger on. The smell is nice, and once on the lips completely disappears.

My other pink lipsticks swatched against Stormy Pink;

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1. Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Stormy Pink
2. MAC Lipstick in Pink Nouveau 

3. MAC Lipstick in Saint Germain

4. Revlon Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick in Pink Pout

5. NYX Round Lipstick in Strawberry Pink

6. NYX Round Lipstick in Narcissus

Like I said I believe Stormy Pink is a muted version of MAC's Pink Nouveau, below it is swatched between  Pink Nouveau and Saint Germain.  

I think Stormy Pink fits well between these colours, although its not as pigmented I think looks like a mixture of both MAC lipsticks.

Overall, I really like Stormy Pink and am looking to trying other colours in the Revlon Super Lustrous range.

You can find this lipstick at Boots for £7.49  or on eBay, I got mind from this seller for only £3.50

Have you tried this lipstick? Or another good one from Revlon?

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Emily x

Review; Collection 2000 Pressed Powder

Hey guys,  

The Collection 2000 Pressed Powder is one of the best powders I have ever used, and recently I have been choosing that over my MAC MSF natural. I use both powders as a finishing powder to set my makeup and just generally make my makeup 'come together.'

Now since I'm ghostly pale, I need a powder that makes my foundation a little bit paler to match my skin. So I got the powder in Ivory instead of Translucent, to give that bit of colour to blend. I use either MAC Studio Fix in NC15 or Revlon Photoready in Vanilla foundation, both with are a little dark, but when used with this powder they match perfectly. 

You might be able to see the rather deep dip where I've nearly hit pan.

Another thing that's good about this powder is the smell! I know, it's a bit strange that a powder has a nice smell but it does! It smells clean, a bit like a baby. You can't smell it when it's on your face though, just in the pan. 

The powder is quite sheer, even though it has a colour -that's why there is no swatch, it just blended into my skin! You can layer this powder without it looking too cakey, but if you over apply it tends to make your makeup look like a mask! Not good!

I use this with my 'MAC' Hello Kitty Kabuki brush review here

 Also I do tend to have a lot, and I mean A LOT of fall out from the powder, unlike the MSF. It tends to fall onto clothes when applying too, which is so irritating!

Plus on a normal day, I do have to reapply the powder at least twice which can be annoying, but something I did with my MAC MSF anyway.

Overall, I think this powder is really good! It does what I need, with out the MAC price tag.

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Emily x

Review; The Body Shop's Chocomania Body Butter

Hey guys!

I have a product to show you today, that I actually can't get enough off! It's the Body Shop's Chocomania body butter and I love it. I hardly go to Body Shop because I think they can be pricey and I really prefer to go to Lush, but I am a big fan of their body butters! So when I heard The Body Shop was coming out with a chocolate range I was really looking forward to trying it, but I just hadn't until now.

So when I went in the other day I ran over and inhaled a massive breath of the chocolaty goodness, and oh my god, it smells incredible! Like real chocolate chip cookies. This really sealed the deal for me and I cant stop smelling it. Truth be told, I have almost tasted it twice, but stopped as I had to remind myself it is a body butter not food! Ahaha :P

It's a chocolate lover's heaven.

I ended up buying the small £5 50ml version as I already have two other big ones open, and it takes awhile for me to use them up.

The packaging is also adorable on this product. It looks luxurious and obviously chocolate like. Although chocolate isn't a normal 'summer' scent I will be using this all 'summer' as it is divine! I think as soon as our true autumn comes I will be buying the big one, and applying it every night!

*I say 'summer' more like winter! Newcastle right now feels more like November then July! Where is our sun?!!*

The texture like all Body Shop body butters is creamy and smooth and it spreads like a dream onto the skin. It also gets absorbed very fast which I love as I hate feeling greasy or sticky. 

 In the range there's a body butter, body scrub, shower gel, soap and lip butter. Which all smell soooooo good!

Have you tried/smelled this range? 

Leave me a comment, 

Emily x

MAC Dupe; Revlon Matte Lipstick in 002 Pink Pout

Hello everyone, 

I feel being pale is hard - especially when trying to find a foundation or a 'nude' lipstick! So when I fell in love with MAC's Snob lipstick I decided to look for a similar 'drugstore' version, as I know we all can't afford MAC.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 002 Pink Pout

Well I got one, and a bloody good one at that! I was browsing the web for reviews on other dupes when I came across a blog -I can't remember who's- and it said  Revlon's Pink Pout was a dupe for Snob, so off I ran to Boots and picked it straight up!

The packaging, although different, looks sleek and professional

What Revlon says; "Revlon® Matte Lipstick gives suede-like application and maximum colour. Rich matte colour glides effortlessly across lips. Suede-like cushion without drying."

Snob is the top
Pink Pout is the bottom
Side by side the colours look identical. 

Pink Pout is a very "me" shade, a pale light pink with mauve undertones -just like Snob! Its a matte lipstick which I love as I'm not too crazy over glossy lipsticks. The lasting time is pretty good too, I feel you have reapply around 2/3 times but that's normal and happens with Snob anyway. The price of this lipstick was £7.49 in Boots, which is still pricey for a 'drugstore' lippy, but still well cheaper than Snob at £13.50. Plus it's 3 for 2 on Revlon in Boots so I highly recommend you add this product into your chosen 3!

The Revlon lippy looks huge in comparison

I feel this colour is perfect for pale skin as it's a neutral mauve shade rather than a beige/neutral so it adds a bit of colour to your face, its a 'my lips but better' colour for me!

Pink Pout is at the top, Snob is the bottom
On this swatch Pink Pout looks slightly yellowish, however on the lips you cannot tell!

I can not find fault with this lipstick at all, I think it's so wonderful and such a good dupe! The colour goes with everything and is my everyday lipstick. I highly recommend buying this if you are pale and are looking for a pretty pale mauvey lippy. I highly recommend trying out the Revlon matte lipsticks!

Do you think Revlon lipsticks are a dupe for MAC ones? Do you have any dupes?

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Emily x

Tesco Value Conditioner - AMAZING?!

Deep Conditioning, I love it and need it.

 With all the bleach, dye and other damaging stuff I do to my hair and my hair extensions, they need a lot of care. So when I was browsing the hair aisle in Tesco for a new deep conditioner, I spotted the Tesco Smooth Conditioner in Coconut and thought 'why not? Its only 88p' and I'm so glad I did!

I love this conditioner as it really conditions my dry ends and makes my hair so silky, soft and manageable. I have also noticed a reduced amount of frizz, as sometimes if I leave my extensions to dry without a serum or hair oil, the ends can go frizzy. 

Like I said it was only 88p, so I had nothing to lose when I first picked it up. The bottle is massive so it has lasted me a very long time. The scent is a very mild coconut, not in your face or anything.

I always put the conditioner on my dry hair, as if I'm doing a deep treatment as I think it just works better. I focus the conditioner on on the very ends of my extensions as they are the driest part of my hair and then comb through my hair with a wide tooth comb, making sure there are no tangles. I put them in a plastic bag and leave it to do the job.

I leave the conditioner on for up to 24 hours, however most of the time I leave it on for 8/10 hours as I am very impatient and want to wear my extensions!

I put my hair dying towel behind it, in case I get stains on the radiator

I then wash it out with icy cold water, then leave it to dry on my radiator.

The next day my hair is left soft and shiny. Perfect for 88p! 

You should all try this, or at least give cheaper brands ago.

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Emily x

Review; MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage

Hey guys,


It's been a while since I started using MAC's Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage, 7 months in fact! I remember at first when I got it, I really liked it but it was quite expensive so I only used to use it for 'special occasions' but after a month of owning it I just decided to start using it everyday as makeup doesn't last forever! 

What MAC says; " An ultra-fluid lotion formulated with special-effect silicones. Calms and soothes the skin, blots away excess oil, and evens out skin redness. Improves the laydown and application of foundation or powder"

 The primer has a creamy consistency, not the clear silicone type most primers have. It is quite a nice change as it didn't feel greasy on my face like some others that I have tried, but still makes my make up go on so smoothly. When I first got it I was worried about my makeup sliding off but it stays on all day and it makes my face feel glowy. 

The primer is pearly white with tiny flecks of glitter. I use only about a pea size amount and thats enough for my entire face.

The only thing I find annoying is the packaging. It comes in a black opaque bottle and you can never tell how much you have unless you pop the bottom off -shown below- I have about 1/3 left. 

I just stick a bobby pin in the end, where the hole is, then *pop* the bottom comes off :)

Inside of the tube

Over all, I think MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage is a good buy. It makes my skin feel smooth and soft, and it prevents foundation from caking. But I will say that not everyone will like this primer due to the light reflecting particles, even though they are very small and not visible they glowy effect may not be for you. 

What is your favourite primer?

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Emily x

Review; EcoTools 5 Piece Brush Set from eBay

Morning everyone :D

If you read my wish list here, you know I wanted more EcoTools brushes, well I got them :) 

I did get them from one of my favourite places on the internet, eBay, so I'm not sure if they're authentic. You can never be too sure with eBay. They look and feel authentic, and when compared with my 100% real EcoTools brush, there is no difference, so I guess they are 'real' in my eyes. But who cares anyway?

I paid £3.49 for them, instead of £19.99 in Boots.

The 5 piece brush set contains - Mineral Powder Brush, Concealer Brush, Eye Shading Brush, Baby Kabuki, Cosmetic Bag. 

Individual review of each brush L-R;

Number 1

I have to say that this was easily my favourite brush of the collection. I found this to be so soft and apply powder flawlessly, picking up just the right amount of product.  I have been using this to apply my contour, as the brush is wide but flatter than most powder brushes.

Number 2

This brush is so cute and small! Its like a makeup brush for a doll or something :3 This is a really high quality brush which is perfect for applying oil controlling powder to my t-zone or blush to the apples of my cheeks. Its the perfect size for both. 

 Heres a picture to show you the size difference of the two powder brushes.

My little cosmetic bag is different from some photos I've seen, but some authentic sets also have the same bag, so the bag doesn't tell me if its fake or not.

Number 3

This was my least favourite brush in the set. There's nothing specifically wrong with it, I just have lot of this type of brush. I don't like using concealer with brushes, so I will probably use this to pack on eye shadow. The bristles are very packed in this brush making it less fluffy than the rest.

Number 4

I found this brush to be really good at blending eye shadow. It's not very good at picking up eye shadow, as it creates a lot of fall out as it is really dense. The bristles are again really soft and silky. I have been using this to apply cream eye shadow and its working really well!

I got mine off this eBay seller, here and the listing of the item is this one.

All in all I'm not sure if the brush set is fake as there isn't any tell tale signs and the quality of the brushes are amazing. But you can never be too sure. If you are looking to add a few more brushes to your collection or want some good travel brushes then this set is a must! 

Such a bargain!

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Emily X

Lip Balm Junkie; Top 3 Lip Balms

Hey guys!

Since getting into lipsticks, I really needed to up my game on make my lips moist and soft. I currently have 12 lip balms in use dotted all over the house and in various pockets and bags, but I definitely have 3 I like the most, and today I will show you which ones. 

My current lip balms in use

Carmex SPF15 Cherry Moisturising Lip Balm 

This is the first Carmex product I have ever bought, I don't know why it's took me so long! This lip balm comes with a menthol fruity smell of cherry which reminds me of cough syrup. The squeezable tube packaging makes application extremely easy and effective - I’m not a fan of pot lip balms and would rather just apply lip balm straight to my lips. The actual lip balm is not sticky like a lot of other lip balms can be but really does live up to its claims and moisturises my lips well. 

Palmer's Cocoa Butter Lip Balm

This lip balm is so moisturising, but the smell makes me a little sick. It smells of fake chocolate, which I hate, nothing like the other Palmers products. It also has a tingly feeling on my lips which is nice and it glides on easy. It also makes my lips feel SUPER moisturized and nourished,  my lips feel much smoother and softer once it’s on too. The tube is a regular twist up tube, nothing special. Overall, if this product wasn't so moisturising I wouldn't use it, but because it is, I really like it. 

Montagne Jeunesse Natural Beeswax Lipbalms - Shea Butter & Mango

I've had this lip balm since Christmas and I love it. The first thing I loved about this lip balm is the lovely mango scent. It's fresh but fruity and smells just like the Rubicon mango drink! Yummy.  I like the way it moisturises my lips, as the moisture is retained for about 2 hours. It doesn't tint your lips but just leaves them so nice and soft. Perfect. 

What lip balms do you use? 

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Emily X

Updated; How much does your face cost?

Hello everyone!

Well, since I did this post way back in February lots of things have changed in my everyday routine. So I thought I would do an updated version, plus it was really fun last time!

Here is the February version.

Moisturiser: Vaseline Intensive Rescue Moisture Locking Body Lotion £2/3

 Primer: MAC Prep and Prime Skin Base Visage - £18.50

Foundation: Revlon Photoready £12.99

Concealer: MAC Pro Longwear Concealer £13

Powder: Collection 2000 Pressed Powder £1.99

Eyebrows: MUA eyeshadow - £1

Blush: MAC -HEY, SAILOR! Collection- Crew £21.50

Mascara: Maybelline The Falsies Volum' Express -£7.99 and Maybelline One By One Volum' Express Mascara - £8.99

Eyeliner: Bourjois Clubbing Eyeliner £6.99 

Lip Balm: Carmex Cherry  - £2.00 

Lip Stick: MAC Snob - £13.50

Total; £110.45, Ive actually increase by £5! But technically lost one product, I used to use 12, now 11...

Right I TAG everyone in the world who wears makeup! *Yes you too!*

Leave me a comment, and a link if you do the post!

Emily x

Review; eBay's 4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care

Hey guys!

If you read my wishlist, here, you would have seen the '4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care' tool on my list, well as you can probably tell I bought it! It came a few days ago and only took about 2 weeks to get to England from China, which isn't too bad for free shipping! I bought mine from this seller; friendshop852, the customer service was great and they kept you up to date on where your order was. 

I bought it for £2.65 and like I said, it had free postage & packaging, here is the link to the exact brush; link

First, the exfoliator comes with 3 types of brush heads: 

- A bristle brush used for the face for exfoliation

- A sponge used for the face for cleansing 

- 2 "polish" heads for removing hard skin, mainly for your feet

Personally I just use the bristle head on my face, the sponge doesn't seem to do anything!

How I use it;

I put a small amount of my cleanser on to my face, then use the brush head to exfoliate dead skin cells and any dirt. I don't use the exfoliator for very long on one specific area as sometimes it can make my skin a little red. Once Im done I apply my moisturiser and *ta-da* smooth soft skin!

 The exfoliator is battery powered. Personally, I prefer to replace batteries rather than worry about recharging my brush before I can use it. In my opinion batteries are also easier for travel too.

Also, I would like to note, that this exfoliator actually spins instead of vibrating like the Clarisonic.  I personally haven't used a Clarisonic so I cant comment if it is better or worse. The spinning makes it feel like it is actually working my cleanser into my face, which I really like. However I would suggest keeping it well away from your eyes and underneath them as it feel so strange when those areas get 'spun'.

The tool has two settings for rotation, the white button moves up and down to control the speed. The low is enough for me, as I find I go red if I used the high on my cheeks. However I do use the high on my jaw line and it is fine there.

One thing I don't like is that the brush is not waterproof, meaning I cant use it in the shower. Now it is splash proof, but I don't want to risk it, I instead use it over the sink. The splash back from the tool is minimal, meaning cleanser won't go everywhere.

Overall, I would say the product is great for those looking for an affordable face and body cleansing tool. I love my '4in1 Facial Cleaning Set Facial Cleaner Face Care' tool and I have seen a huge difference in my skin. This was definitely a great purchase and I’m glad I found it before I purchased the Clarisonic. I didn’t see the point of spending 58 times as much when I could try this for under £3!

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Emily X