Rouge de Guerlain

Today my precious Rouge G de Guerlain arrived. After much deliberation I chose shade "Gracia 66" as I wanted an everyday colour that I could wear the hell out of! 

I'm always on the look out for a "my lips but better" shade, as are many of us as you know. My lips are rather stubbornly pigmented and I keep ending up with colours that are taking colour away from my lips rather than adding it! 

Anyway, onto the issue at hand. 

The packaging;

I do like the packaging very much. It's heavy and shiny and that makes it feel rather luxurious. On the other hand it also makes it feel wasteful :S as this can't be refilled and the box is actually part OF the lipstick, not merely a case FOR the lipstick .

The Formula;

Delivers as promised. Lightweight, smooth and non drying. The colour is opaque and has a subtle shimmer but less glossy than I expected given everything I'd read about it. It lasted surprisingly well through dinner and a few drinks and I was really pleased with the wear. I hate it when lipsticks wear more in the middle, leaving a darker ring around the edge of the lips. I'm now wondering what the other shade I liked the look of "Giselle" would look like, but as it's a limited edition I don't think I'll have chance to pick it up before it vanishes into the ether. 

Rating;

I have to give this lipstick 9/10. It really is fabulous. It doesn't quite get the top marks because I was expecting a tad more shimmer with the ruby claims and what not.  

A new love

I recently discovered a brand I haven't heard of before...Ellis Faas and I have to say I don't think they sell one item that I don't want! 

Gorgeous colours, built with the power of SCIENCE and all packaged in what even looks to be boyfriend friendly packaging. I love love LOVE that the range is less about seasonal ranges and themed gimmicks, and more about gorgeous and well designed colour, colour based around YOU for a change! 

So with that in mind, allow me to introduce you to my new love ... what looks like truly the most stunning red lipstick in the world 

Just...look at it. Stunning. (Picture from Liberty, current exclusive UK stockist) 

As soon as I can get my grabby hands on this baby, and anything else from one of the only ranges to pique my interest in all of their products, I'll be reviewing it extensively. <3

Hanibee Series One

So Hani made some artsy eye designs to share, and here they are in all of their rainbow glory! 

Now that you are thoroughly spoiled with ideas, show me your own designs!

Ouch!

It's been a while since I made a post because I've been super busy! 

In other news I managed to trap my nail inside the spring hinge of one of my makeup cases so hard it fractured right the way across, halfway across the nail bed! Yeouch! Oddly enough my nail polish didn't even chip, and I firmly beleive it is all that stop this hairline crack spreading and actually breaking off properly, so, big thumbs up to Max Factor! Their nailfinity polish really does the job! and now you can get hold of it at a bargainous price!!!

Products I've been crushing on lately include Besame's Red Velvet Lipstick (swoon!), Urban Decay Eyeshadow books (Why oh why didn't I discover my love for these while they were still in stores!) and Illamasqua nail polish in the glorious shade "prism"..  Come to me oh lovelies! 

New products awaiting swatches and full review are Sleek's rather lovely Khol eyeliners, and the delightful bohemian limited edition eye palette.

Review - Ruby and Millie Lipcolour

I bought this lipstick in shade "nude" as part of my quest for the perfect "your lips but better" shade that many people look out for. 

The packaging;

It comes in a sleek silver tube with the branding embossed onto the lid and a window in the top for you to see the actual colour of the lipstick. I really like this feature because it means you aren't having to rely on a swatch. I generally find that sticker swatches are usually way off. 

The colour; 

This colour goes on surprisingly sheer. In the tube it looks rather dull and uninspiring, but improves when applied to skin. With one swipe you get a fleshy peach with golden undertones. Very subtle and quite pretty. To get any colour saturation you have to go over it a handful of times.

(Sorry for the blurry pic)

The formula;

Ruby and Millies lipsticks feel light and creamy on my lips, which is a definite plus for me, I'm not a fan of heavy sticky lipsticks, they tend to sink into fine lines more and dry out your lips. The colour payoff isn't fantastic so this isn't for those who are looking for a big change or something to give their look a lift. On the other hand, for work, a simple polished look or a more natural finish this is definately worth picking up. For a light sheer formula I found it lasted a few hours though It doesn't survive the lunch test.

Summary; 

I like this lipstick a lot, though it isn't in my usual rotation for a few reasons, I prefer something with a little more colour and shine for one. Overall I give it 7/10. 

What's on my dressing table?

Apart from general untidiness....

Boots Botanics pore perfecting toner - I started using this recently and it does a smashing job of helping to prevent the oilies I always get when I exfoliate well. That's because of the clay it contains, which as well all know, is a skin superhero. 

Aussie Dual Personality Curl serum - Controls my curls, fights frizz and leaves me with soft bouncy hair. All for a reasonable price as well. Heaven.  The amount of products I've paid three times the price for and got results not even half as good! 


Soap and Glory Catch a wrinkle - I use this yummy smelling cream at night mixed with my beloved protect and perfect and it does a good job of leaving me smooth and calmed and ready for sleep. Future me will let you know if it indeed catches wrinkles!


Boots protect and perfect intense serum - Glorious product. A bit pricey mind, at nearly 20 quids a pop, but, you only need to use a little to get all of the goodness from it, and my goodness it's good! I feel that my skin has looked brighter and smoother since I discovered this wonder cream (thanks Mum!) but it makes my skin feel so velvety and calm and happy that I don't even care if it does anything else! 

Soap and Glory brightening balm - Because if I can't feel awake, at least I can look awake! 

The body shop Guarana berry volumising mousse - I feel like it gives my hair a little OOMPH. Though I'm plagued with the occasional frizz like most curly girls, my fine hair (but lots of it!) gets weighed down and irritatingly flat easily. This, combined with the silkyfying properties of my aussie serum, addresses both of those issues.

Think think think...

So while I await Hani's beauteous header art I'm going to give a brief outline of what you can expect to see over the coming weeks.

• Lipstick reviews - lots and lots of lipstick reviews! Comparisons, swatches and my own personal favourites list. 
• Hair care reviews - want a mousse that isn't sticky? ...
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