My favourite red lip products.

Hey guys!

Today I'm going to be talking about my favourite red lip products.

I have four to talk about in the post; 3 of them are from Revlon, and the other is from Street Gloss. I also tried to pick shades that are for a range of seasons, or all year round.

Cherries in the Snow, Red Velvet, Candy Apple, 210

The first shade is a Revlon Colourbust Lip Butter (I have so many of these, so you'll hear about them a lot! haha) in the shade Candy Apple. It's a bright, true red that can be worn all year round. This is my most worn red lip product, because I can adapt the opacity to suit the rest of my look. It's creamy and glossy, which is my favourite finish. 

The second one is also a Lip Butter, in the shade Red Velvet. It's a stunning brick red, and is perfect for winter. I have to admit, it looks a bit scary in the tube, but it applies beautifully. I honestly think it's a universally flattering colour. (Even my mum wears this shade). It's also great for people who just want to dip their toes in the vampy, dark red trend, as you can apply it with a light hand and really sheer it out- and it still looks stunning.

I also love Revlon's Super Lustrous Lipstick in Cherries in the Snow. It's a punchy raspberry red, with blue undertones. It's also a Creme formula, which is my favourite. I usually save this shade for the evening, as it can look too bright on me during the day. This is a more adventurous red shade, in my opinion. Once again, it's universally flattering, as even my mother tends to wear this shade. I also love that it makes my teeth look whiter! That's a bonus! When blotted onto the lips gently, it takes on a pinky-red appearance, which looks stunning with a simple cat-eye and muted blush. This sheer application also works for during the day, which makes this shade more versatile.

Finally, I have a glamourous and sexy gloss for you. It's from Street Gloss, and it's in the shade 210. This shade is beautifully shiny and juicy, and is perfect for a night out. It's a little sticky, but the texture helps with lasting power. I prefer to wear it on top of a lipstick, as this adds a bit of dimension to the look. This gloss does have bits of red glitter in it, but it's relatively unnoticeable on the lips, and isn't gritty at all. The only issue I have is with the applicator, as it's a brush, and it's kinda flimsy. With a pigmented gloss like this, precision is key. And I find you don't get the desired precision with the brush provided. Apart from that, I love it! 

So that's all for this post, and I hope you like it! 

Hopefully I can add some higher-end lip products to this list, as I'm saving up for some :)

Let me know what your favourite shades are!

Until next time, 

Shelley xx

Products I've used up :)

Hey Guys!
Sorry about the lack of posts this week, but I had a bit of writers block over the past couple of days! haha.
But, this morning I ran out of my favourite foundation, and it gave me an idea for a post - products I have used up over the past couple of months. I have seven products to talk about today, and it's pretty even in terms of beauty/skin and body care.
So, here we go..

(I forgot to include the final product I'll be talking about, sorry!)

1. Garnier Mineral InvisiCalm roll on deodorant - RRP $3.50 -  This product is designed to calm and nourish the skin after shaving/waxing etc, and contains no alcohol or parabens. I really liked this product, and it worked well to stop perspiration throughout the day. It didn't however live up to it's "48 hour protection" claim, as I did feel the need to reapply later in the day. I did find that it calmed my skin after shaving, and there was none of the usual irritation that I experience after hair removal. Be warned, though, the formula is quite wet, which takes a bit of getting used to; and you can feel it on your skin for a little while after application. 
2. Cetaphil Daily Advance Ultra-Hydrating Lotion (sample size shown) - RRP $8.99 for 85g - This moisturiser was okay, but I did find it made my skin a little oilier than usual. It definitely added a dewy effect when used under my foundation. I preferred to use in on my body rather than my face because of the oiliness it caused- it wasn't unbearable though. I'm glad I got the sample size rather than the full size, because it takes FOREVER to use up! haha. I also found that it was hard to squeeze out a small amount because it is quite a thin formula; I always ended up getting too much out of the tube. I don't think I'll repurchase it simply because I have other moisturisers that I prefer, and because I don't need any excess dewiness coming into the warmer months.
3. Bourjois 1-2-3 Perfect Foundation in 52 Vanilla - RRP $32 - This is my HOLY GRAIL foundation. I have used this since the start of the year, and I love it! It's seriously worth the investment! I think I am going to do an indepth review of this, so I'm not going to say much more in this post. Stay tuned!!
4. La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo Corrective and Unclogging Anti-Imperfection Care - I couldn't find the RRP! Sorry! (sample size shown) - This product was just 'meh' for me. It didn't really work that well. I didn't see a difference in my pores or skintone when I used this.
5. Parafait Coconut Cherry Hand Cream - I couldn't find a RRP price for this either, but I know it's available at some Target Stores (in AUS) - I adore this hand cream. This is the second tube I have been through, and I love it! The smell is just heavenly, and it moisturises like a dream. It's not greasy at all, and it soaks into the skin quite well. It leaves my hands feeling soft and nourished, which is just bloody awesome. I'll definitely get this one again!
6. Covergirl Clump Crusher Mascara - RRP $17.95 - I already talked about this in my September Favourites video, so check that out if you want to know more :)
7. Elf Eyelid Primer - I got mine from Amazon for $1, but it's available on the Elf AUS website for $2! - I'm so sad that this finally ran out! I loved this primer, and for one buck you can't really go wrong. My eyeshadows lasted all day, and my lids never got oily. It also cancelled out any redness or discolouration I had on my lids, so I basically had a clean slate to work with. I would recommend this product to everyone! Go and try it! :)

That's all from me today, I hope you enjoyed reading through the products I've used up over the past couple of months.

Don't forget to let me know what you think of these products, and tell me what empties you have this month!

Until next time, 

Shelley xx

Go bold and be brave this spring!

Hey guys!

With the recent improvement in weather down in my neck of the woods, I decided to dig out the products in my collection that were a lot bolder than what I was used to wearing. I have to say, I've fallen in love all over again!

I'm gonna talk about a range of products in this post; from lipsticks to nail polishes to eyeliners. I'm so happy that I can finally wear these shades now!

First I'm gonna discuss lipsticks. I have three shades to show you.

L-R: Coral Fever, Coral Crush, Sweet Tart

All three shades can be used sheer or opaque, depending on how brave you are ;)

The first shade is a bright orange from Maybelline, called Coral Fever. It's gorgeous when applied with the fingers, in a light way. It just adds a summery glow to the lips. I also think it would look good on a night out, applied more opaquely. It has a glossy finish, and it's lasting power is okay. You may need a lipliner with this lipstick.

The second shade is also from Maybelline, and it is Coral Crush. This is a more pink shade of coral, and is super bright. I adore this shade. It's honestly one of my all time favourite lipsticks. It brightens the face and looks great with a light tan. It's a perfect coral shade for spring and summer. It also looks great when applied lightly on the lips, as it adds a soft pink colour to the lips.

I think this next shade from Revlon works all year round, but I love to wear it most during the springtime. It's a Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart, and it's a true bright pink. It's stunning. The texture of this lipstick is smooth and it is insanely pigmented. It's long wearing, and doesn't seem to bleed when applied. I love to wear this when I don't really feel like wearing a coral shade on the lips, and it still adds a bold pop of colour. This can also be worn sheer. 

Secondly, I'm going to talk about some nail polishes. This "Greetings From Paradise" set from Ulta3 was given to me as a gift for Christmas one year, so I'm not entirely sure of it's availability.  
It has five different yet bright shades, which can be worn throughout the warmer months.

I'm not gonna go into too much detail about these, as I just want to show the kinds of colours that I like to wear during the warmer months. My favourite is the peach shade on the far right, and I'm actually half way through the bottle :P

I also think the bright pink shade is stunning for Spring, and the blue/turquoise would be great for Summer.




Finally, I have an amazing eyeliner to rave about. haha. This one is from NYX, and it's phenomenal. This is the only shade I have, but I'm totally in love with it.

It's in the shade Azure, and it's a beautiful turquoise colour. (Apologies for the blurry swatch, my camera didn't want to focus for some reason). It's a shimmery colour, but it doesn't have chunks of glitter in it. It glides on so smoothly, and it's so long wearing. No joke. Like, I went to take this off with a face wipe, and it wouldn't budge. I had to use eye makeup remover to get this off, and it still left some colour on my skin. So for people who have oily eyelids/watery eyes, this would be a great product for you.

I like to use this on my lower lashline, towards the tearduct, for a slight pop of colour, without going overboard. It's a great colour for Spring and Summer, and I definitely recommend it to anyone.

So, that's it for my picks for bold, colourful products to wear during Spring.
I hope you enjoyed reading this, and don't forget that feedback is greatly appreciated. Also let me know if you have any other products that you will be wearing this time of year! I wanna hear about other people's favourites!

Until next time, 

Shelley xx

September Favourites & something a bit different!

Today I decided that I was going to do something a bit different with my blog post- I was gonna film a video. And so I did. hehe.

I'm by no means a professional; my editing skills are crappy and I'm definitely a bit awkward in front of the camera, but I wanted to take the plunge and do something out of my comfort zone. :)

I do have a cold in this video, so my voice is a little bit weird, so just a heads up haha

But here it is, my September Favourites video:

enjoy! xx

Shelley

the lipstick tag.

Hey guys!
I am so sorry that I haven't been active on here for a while, but I'm back now with a quick post to tide you over until I get around to taking more pictures and writing posts etc.

I stumbled on this tag while on YouTube just now, and it sounded kinda interesting. Feel free to do the tag yourself and send me the link to your post! I'd love to see your answers :)

1. How many lipsticks do you own?
I own 19 lipsticks. (that doesn't seem like much! haha)

2. What was your first ever lipstick? 
I honestly don't remember. It was probably one that was given to me by my mother, or grandmother. Or I may have owned one from one of those child's magazines that I used to get.

 3. What is your most worn lipstick?
I usually wear my Revlon Balm Stain in Honey, but the lipstick I always gravitate towards is my Revlon Colourburst lipstick in Blush. It's the perfect 'your lips but better' nude shade, and it glides on perfectly. The staying power leaves something to be desired, but it's easy to reapply without a mirror because of it's nude colouring.

4. What is your favourite brand for lipstick?
Either Maybelline or Revlon. (they're the only ones I've only really tried haha)

5. What is your favourite finish?
Anything both creamy and glossy. Matte lips seem a bit drying to me.

6. What was the last lip product you bought?
A Nivea Fruity Shine lip balm in Pink Guava.

7. How many lip products do you currently have in your handbag? (Including balms and glosses)
2. I have a Maybelline Baby Lips balm and a Covergirl Nature Luxe sheer lipstick.

8. What lipstick do you use to rock a red lip?
Either Revlon lipstick in Cherries in the Snow or the red shade of lipstick that is in my Designer Brands New York Glam palette.

9. How do you store your lipsticks?
The ones I use the most are all lined up in a drawer in an adorable jewellery box (I might post a picture soon!) that I bought from Target. The others that I don't use often are stored away in a makeup case. (I can't seem to throw them away!)

10. What lip products are you currently lusting after?
ANYTHING MAC... but I can't afford any MAC lipsticks right now. :(
I'm also lusting after the sheer lipsticks that YSL are renowned for. They're definitely on my wishlist!

Just a few great online shopping websites :)

Whoops! I'm a day late with this post, sorry guys!

Just a quick post today, as I'm a bit short on time.

I live in a small country town, and I don't have much access to stores that stock various makeup brands. So I do a lot of shopping online. I do however put in a lot of research with the products I buy, and don't succumb to impulse purchases that often.
Here are the sites I use most regularly.

• www.crushcosmetics.com.au

This site is great for buying products such as Nyx, Milani and Wet N Wild; basically all US brands that aren't readily available in Australia. The prices are reasonable and the delivery is quick. I adore this site!

• www.strawberrynet.com 

This site offers discounted cosmetics, hair care and accessories, along with perfume. There are daily deals and further discounts each week, as well as a loyalty discount. They also offer bonus products with certain purchases. I shop the most on this site, and they often have high end products at ridiculously low prices. Check them out!

• www.bellabox.com.au

This site doesn't sell the actual products, but it lists them and gives the websites you need to visit in order to purchase it. They offer a variety of brands, both high end and drugstore, which have been featured in their monthly boxes. It's a great way to find and repurchase a product that you received a sample of and fallen in love with, which has happened to me plenty of times! haha.

Hope this helps,

Shelley xx

Beauty products I REAAAALLLYY want to try :D

I always find myself going through magazines or surfing the internet and finding products that I instantly fall in love with, but I never seem to end up getting them or being able to afford them.
Here's a quick list of beauty products I'm really keen to purchase and take for a test run.

1. MAC Lipstick in Rebel.

This colour is phenomenal. I was instantly attracted to it, and I've heard great things about this lipstick in particular. I don't own any MAC lipsticks, so I might have to do a bit more research before I take the plunge.









2. Dior Addict lip gloss (no shade in particular).

I have to admit, it was the campaign with Daphne Groeneveld that suckered me into this one. The gloss looks stunning on her, and they seem so pigmented and smooth on the lips. These glosses are definitely on my wish list!

3. Benefit "They're Real!" mascara.
Scarlett Johansson swears by this mascara. 'Nuff said.

4. L'Oreal infallible 24 hour eye shadow in Amber Rush.
I adore anything that is rose gold coloured, so Amber Rush is the ultimate eyeshadow colour for me. I'm not sure if they stock it her in Australia, but I'm definitely going to have a look. I think that I'd wear this shadow to death if I got my hands on it. Here's a swatch that I found online:

5. Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous.
This shade is a beautiful orange colour that I think would be perfect for summer. Although it's not very expensive, and it's readily available to me, I don't think I'd wear it enough this time of year. I prefer darker, deeper colours (like Revlon's Red Velvet lip butter) rather than bright oranges etc. I'll probably purchase this towards the end of the year.

Feel free to comment and tell me which beauty products you'd love to try, or if you've tried any of the ones mentioned in this post :)

I'd also love to hear feedback from anyone reading this, as I'm about to start promoting this blog to the rest of the world!

Wish me luck!

Until next time,
Shelley xx