Pixi by Petra AW16 Collection

A few days ago I was invited to a sneak preview of the AW16 collection from Pixi by Petra. Most people will associate Pixi with the cult classic Glow Tonic which has taken the blogging world by storm, so to be privileged to see the collection at first hand, was an absolute dream.

The store, which can be found in Fouberts Place here in London is an Instagram dream, you might even have seen me Snap-chatting it during event itself, and every bloggers delight with white backgrounds, rose gold signage and brush holders.

The AW16 collection. which keeps the green and gold packaging, has eight different products to devour.  Starting with the Lash Nourish Makeup Remover Pads (£10) which are just so cute. Designed to sweep off that smoky eye and stubborn waterproof mascara, these pads use a gentle blend of botanical oils and aloe vera to deeply condition your lashes and nourish the delicate under eye area.  

Glow Tonic To-Go (£20). Now these pads are the perfect tonic for the lazy (me). Each pad is saturated with the perfect amount of Glow Tonic and they are portable, so they are great for taking away with you.  The formula for Pixi Glow Tonic is designed to provide an instant freshness to your skin whilst brightening, hydrating and gently exfoliating and if you are a fan of the bottled version, you will love these pads too.

The best of bright kit (£22) is a product I got all excited about a few months ago because it is just fabulous and again, the perfect travel companion or a brilliant introduction to the Pixi brand.  In this little kit you will find a mini Pixi Glow Tonic, a deeply purifying Glow Mud Cleanser and a a Glow Mud Mask to detoxify.

So that is the skincare sorted and I have to say, I would gladly take one of each, they are so beautifully presented and as a Glow Tonic junkie, the mud mask sounds like heaven as does the cleanser.

Pixi also have their own brand of makeup and again, the packaging mirrors that of the skincare and five new products to add to the already extensive list of products, they are well worthy of checking out.

Starting with a Multibalm (£12) which comes in five different shades - Watermelon Veil, Wild Rose, Baby Petal, Soft Strawberry and Sheer sculpt, they use a stay-on creme powder formula which is lightweight and glides effortlessly onto the skin to give a pop of colour.  Buildable and blendable they are infused with aloe vera, shea butter and rosehip oil to protect the skin.  They can be used on the lips and cheeks.

One product I was delighted to see is the Lower Lash Mascara (£11). The wand is just so amazingly cute and tiny and it has been designed to define and intensify those lower lashes.  Using a slim brush which has short bristles, your lashes are coated after one application and again and it even catches those little tiny eyelashes in the corner of your eyes.  The formula is water resistant and has added Vitamin E and hydrolyzed silk to help it stay on all day and is suitable for even the most sensitive of eyes.

Also within the collection are the following:

Lash Line Ink in Velvet Cocoa (£12) is a deep brown ink liner which glides on like a dream and it uses a water resistant, non feathering quick drying formula. What I like about this is how it doesn't budge once it is on, whether you rub your eyes or if it is raining.

Lip Lift Max (£14) comes in two shades - Sheer Rose and Honey Sheen. Designed to be volume-maximising lip treatments, they leave a glossy finish which when applies has a cooling sensation on the lips and a hint of colour. They are non-tacky/sticky and

Endless Silky Eye Pens (£12) in two beautiful shades which are Graphic Greige and Opal Overcoat. These waterproof, non-smudge, no-budge eyeliners glide on effortlessly and stay put all day without a need to re-touch or apply.

As you can see, Pixi products are just absolutely stunning to look at and use, there is something about the packaging and how effortlessly easy everything is to use and wear.

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise

Sleek Power Plump Lipsticks

Sleek is one of my favourite Highstreet brands, you more than get value for money and these new Power Plump Lipsticks* (£5.49 each) which I have just received are ones to look out for. I love lip crayons and they do remind me of the NARS lip pencils in design.

These lipsticks come in 6 gorgeous shades so there is something for everyone, whether you like your lighter shades or something a little more bold, brighter and vibrant, whatever your shade, one of these will be for you. Now the formula took me by surprise because even though I know Sleek is a brilliant brand, I wasn't quite expecting these to be so pigmented, so that is a huge bonus. They literally glide and slide onto your lips effortlessly and once they are applied, there is a bit of a minty scent which I quite like. Now as these pencils are designed to plump those lips, there is a slight tingling sensation which lasts for around 5 minutes before fading. It isn't uncomfortable in the slightest and it does help those lips plump, though not to the extent you have a trout pout!

So the six shades are:

• Raving Rouge - This is a really lovely bright red shade and I like it a lot, for someone who doesn't feel comfortable wearing red, I like this.
• Berry Burst - This is my favourite shade of the bunch and it also happens to be the darkest of the shades it gives such great colour payoff too. 
• Power Pink - Now this really is quite a soft pink that is perfect for those like me who adore anything and everything pink, but cannot wear hot pink without looking washed out.
• Fully Fuchsia - I don't think any collection is complete without a red and a hot pink and here we have the hot pink. It is a stunning pink shade and every bit the Barbie-esque pink you want and need in your life.
• Colossal Coral - Now this is the one I expected to dislike the most as I can not pull off a coral lip, but it isn't as orange as I was expecting it to be and it is a shade I can wear comfortably. 
• Notorious Nude - Every needs a nude, and this is one of my favourites for one of those in a rush days where you don't have time to debate which shade you want and therefore you need something nice and simple, this is that nude.

From Left to right - Berry Burst, Raving Rouge, Colossal Coral, Fully Fuschia, Notorious Nude and Power Pink

I love that these lip crayons are versatile enough to either line the lips or chubby enough to cover the whole lip and they are perfect for keeping in your handbag, makeup bag and your stash for your hour of need.

Do you have a favourite shade from the 6?

*this post contains PR samples unless indicated otherwise