Top 5 Lip products | January

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

L-R: Wet n Wild-Bare it All, Chanel Rouge Coco Shine- Boy, Maybelline Colour Stay- Tantalizing Taupe, Mac-Shy Girl, Clarins Instant light Natural Lip Perfector- Rose Shimmer

You may be thinking these lip products look like the same colour, and yes they are all of the pinky/nude variety, but because of the slightly differing shades and finish, they are all very much needed in my life. Well, this is what I keep telling myself.

I am just obsessed with nudes and mauves and have been throughout the whole of Jan. They suit me much more than a bold lip ever has and therefore I tend to stay safe and stick to more neutral lips and more adventurous eyes and this is my kinda go-to look for night outs.

My favourite lip look has to be 'Tantalizing Taupe' by Maybelline paired with Mac 'Shy Girl' in the centre of my lip. This creates an ombre lip effect, that makes my lips have more dimension and look fuller.

Another Lip product that deserves a mention is the Wet n Wild Matte Lipstick in 'Bare it all', I got this from Amazon for only £2.50, as I heard it was a fab dupe of the incredibly popular 'Velvet Teddy' lipstick by Mac. Although I don't own Velvet Teddy, it does look like a very good match when compared to other photos and swatches I have seen and I am very very impressed, especially for the price! It's a lovely brown nude and has an amazing formula that is very pigmented with only one stroke. It has a creamy texture and is not as drying as other matte lipsticks I have tried.

Both the Chanel and Clarins Lip products are definitely more on the sheer side in terms of finish which I think makes them perfect for every day wear. They are however a lot more pigmented on the lips than on my hand, plus they feel super moisturizing on the lips, which is always a winner.

Are you a nude lip kinda gal? Has anyone else tried these shades?

Mary xo

Pillow Talk and Filmstar Bronze & Glow | Charlotte Tilbury Treats

Helloo, Happy New Year everyone! So I'm back for 2015 for a makeup post! I was extremely spoilt this year and I received so many beautiful presents under my tree, but two of my absolute favourites are my makeup gifts by Charlotte Tilbury. I have wanted to try these for soo long! Everything about the range screams luxury, from the beautiful rose gold packaging to the gorgeous shades of lippy. One of the beauty products extremely raved about this year was the lip cheat liner in 'Pillow Talk' so I just had to try it especially as I love lip liners and really think they enhance your lip shape.

 This liner definitely lived up to the hype, it is THE best liner I have used so far, it is velvety on the lips and glides on so effortlessly, unlike some cheaper liners I have tried that can sometimes be a bit chalky on the lips. It is the most perfect pinky nude colour and you can even wear this all over your lips, on its own and it still looks fab.

I was also lucky to the get the bronze and glow, contour and highlight kit and I love it. It is so pretty!! The powder is very pigmented and the colour is lovely on the skin, especially the highlighter, it adds a beautiful shimmery effect to the cheek bone. 

This will definitely be my go to bronzer from now on and I can't wait to add more Charlotte Tilbury makeup to my collection.

  Here are a couple of pictures of me using both the products..

Has anyone else tried these products? What do you think?

Love Mary xo

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