What's New Wednesday: Blush Palette Sugar and Spice by Revolution Cosmetics

Happy Humpday Sparkles

Keeping with the theme of the week I'm enjoying giving some love to quality budget friendly items that I've been turning to since buying on a whim. Revolution Cosmetics are pretty impressive at the moment, with a high level of new product releases for purse friendly dupes of high end products.

This isn't necessarily a dupe of a single product but it's a really nice addition to any kit. There are approximately six to eight colour ways to choose from - this peachy pink edition was the one that appealed the most to me given my pale complexion.

Product review: OCC Lip Tar

OCC Lip Tar and Colour Pencil
Black Dahlia

Happy Friday beauty junkies!

In celebration of the upcoming weekend and (relatively) pleasant autumn vibes, I'm hoping to rock a vampy lip today - it is dress down so hopefully my day job coworkers won't be too shocked!

My view:

Lip tars are tricky. However, widely seen as being worth the effort given the really fun shade range available. This shade is my second and given the issues I had with my first one I highly recommend looking at swatches online before buying so you've got a realistic view of the shades before you might order online. My preferred application method is to use a similar lip liner shade as a base, then apply a bead of colour to the provided brush and apply from the centre out per the instructions.

Product review: Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation

Morning girls and boys!

Stock image - my empty looks
rather abused and unattractive!!

I have just finished up my first Rimmel Wake Me Up foundation. To be honest when I bought this a few months ago I was somewhat skeptical, but the positive reviews on the various blogs I read meant I wanted to have a little nosey!

In a nutshell:

I think it's great foundation, although I do supplement coverage on bad skin days with some mineral foundation underneath (thank you Wayne Goss for that tip!) It gives a beautiful finish to the skin, particularly for the price paid. Hygienic dispenser also. 

Product Review: Liz Earle Nail Colour (Pure Poetry)

Hi Beauty Addicts!

I have been meaning to publish this post for ages.

Originally I came across the Liz Earle Nail Colour range in the Leeds branch of the shop and had to be removed from the display before I ended up buying all of them! My lovely friend E has since kindly treated me to another colour for Christmas :)

Basic info:
12 shades in the range. Three sub-categories (neutral, bright and deep) with four shades in each.

• The colour range is decent although definitely of the 'classic' variety.
• All are a cream finish. Although there was a gold out for Christmas which I didn't buy as that's not a flattering look for me but it may have been metallic. 
• £7.50 for 12ml.
• Can be bought online here. 
• If, like me, you prefer to see polishes in real life first, links to Liz Earle Colour stockists can also be found on the main brand website here. 

I bought Pure Poetry (deep burgundy per website) though Old Velvet - since gifted - Knockout and Ebb Tide were in close contention. With my pale skin I prefer to wear a deep shade as I like the contrast. That being said I do also like some of the greige nudes on the market recently of which Ebb Tide seems a great example.

Pictures:

Application:
I applied Pure Poetry in two relatively thin layers over OPI's natural nail base and topped with OPI's top coat. The finish was really professional and glossy, with good wear - I get 3 days with little tip wear, minor chipping on 4th.

The website claims up to 12 days of colour, I don't even get that guaranteed with a gel manicure so don't feel too bad that this didn't get there. I'd say it's equivalent to OPI performance for me - which I consider as good as I'll get.

In conclusion - limited but very wearable colour range, excellent formulation, great shine and good wear. Can't wait to buy more shades!

Have you tried Liz Earle's Nail Colour range? How did you find it? Any ideas on how to maximise my polish life?

Big TGIF hugs for the morning!!

Josephine

xxx

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