I Heart Lip Balms

I am one of those Lip Balm obsessives, I have a few in every drawer, handbag and on my desk and I also use a lot, applying and re-applying several times a day. 

The latest release from I Heart makeup, who are the sister company of the Makeup Revolution group, introduced 5 new flavoured balms which are kooky, fun and smell delightful.

Packaged inside a unique capsule style tube which is brightly coloured and works with the given flavour, they fit into your handbag really easily and stand up unaided which is even better. The five falvours are:

• Raspberry Fizz - Pink
• Lemon Sorbet - Light Blue
• Cool Vanilla - White
• Wild Strawberry - Red
• Blueberry Crush - Dark Blue

Whilst they don't contain any SPF, they are really moisturising and hydrating for the lips and .  

The scents are pretty good for their description and you will be in no doubt as to which one is which, picking a favourite is quite a hard choice and I am stuck somewhere between Raspberry Fizz which reminds me of Barrs Cherryade and Lemon Sorbet which reminds me of Lemon Bon Bons.

You can find these lip balms priced at just £2.99, right here and they are an absolute bargain.

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Sleek MakeUP Colour Corrector Palette

Sleek is an amazing high street brand and with the addition of their colour corrector palette, I am just so incredibly impressed. Yes palettes like these are not something new and they have been around for a while now, but whenever brand introduces one, I do love to find out whether or not it is a) any good and b) different to anything else I have used. 

Colour correcting palettes can tackle pretty much any problem area you have from blemishes and dark circles to discolouration and would you believe it freckles, something which is too big a challenge for me to cover and a paper bag would be of more use. I use these palettes to either cover dark circles under my eyes, blemishes on my cheeks or the small scar I have on my forehead which you would never notice unless I pointed it out.

The colour correcting palette from Sleek houses six different shades which work as follows - 

On the top line we have:

• Green to neutralise redness making it perfect for concealing scars and blemishes.
• Lilac to neutralise yellow areas, brightening sallow & dull complexions. 
• Blue to neutralise orange which is perfect for freckles. 

Then on the bottom line there is:

• Rose - which adds radiance and evens our dark spots. 
• Yellow - which neutralises purple areas such as under eye areas for lighter skin tones. 
• Orange - which neutralises blue which works best for dark circles on darker skin tones.

The texture of these colours is quite creamy and not as powdery as I was expecting it to be. I tend to apply under my eyes using my concealer brush and then finish by patting with my finger and I was surprised to find it didn't crease or make my look even more tired than I was. I always apply products like this over any creams I am wearing - serum, moisturising cream and often primer. Green and Lilac with a smattering of rose are the shades I have been using the most and I am happy with the coverage, especially with the redness on my cheeks. I love the inclusion of orange for darker skin tones, though it is the only shade I possibly won't use of the six.

This Sleek MakeUP Colour Corrector Palette launched on 29th July 

and is priced at £7.99.

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Libbie Club - August Beauty Box

The August Libbie Club box has arrived and I was quite excited about this months box for one paricular product which you can read about below. The box and its contents have been put together with Summer still in mind. So there is something to protect and perfect your skin whilst adding some subtle colour for the ultimate natural look! Introducing K-beauty superstar brand Mizon and their super hydrating, anti-ageing Placenta Ampoule Cream, made using plant extracts. Follow up with Nanoblur by Indeed Labs for a flawless, camera-ready complexion which can be used with or without make up. Finally we have a fabulous 100% natural, vegetarian lip stick from Nizz Cosmetics! Finish your summer look with one of 3 nude shades from this exciting new UK brand!

Nanoblur by Indeed Labs was originally developed for on-camera talent to smooth out HD-visible imperfections. It is formulated with advanced optical prism technology, so nanoblur’s™ ground-breaking formula changes the way light reflects off skin. As nanoblur describe "Once applied, micro-prisms diffuse light in a multitude of directions, creating a smoothing effect on skin similar to an air-brushed photo. Photo artists use techniques in digital retouching to make subjects’ skin look perfect. nanoblur™ does the same thing, but in real life". 

This isn't a primer and as it is water based, it can be patted on over makeup or under makeup depending upon your preference.

Reader Offer - 15% off Indeed Labs Nanoblur.

Next we have a brand I have never come across until now and that is Nizz Cosmetics. Nizz Cosmetics specialise in creating vegetarian, hypo-allergenic, paraben-free lip colours using a sophisticated blend of trade fair butter, oils and waxes, for a smooth application and the creamiest finish.. The Lustre Lipsticks are enriched with moisturising properties NIZZ Cosmetics lipstick is long-lasting and highly pigmented with an opaque lustre finish.

I have shade Cashmere Nude and I absolutely love it and find that is a great dupe for MAC Velvet Teddy.  It glides onto the lips, doesn't cling to dryness and lasts a good 4 hours before reapplication is needed.

Reader offer -  Nizz Cosmetics Lustre Lipstick.

The final product in the box is the one I was most excited about and that is the Mizon Ampoule Placenta Cream. Yes you did read that right. I love weird and kooky sounding products as you will know by now if you read my blog regularly. However, this does not contain anything human or animal, infact it instead utilises nutrient-rich plant placenta which helps to promote skn regeneration, plump out lines and using some amazing ingredients leave your skin feeling soft, smooth, nourished and moisturised.

Within this cream you will find:

• Placenta contains minerals and amino acids that revitalise the skin and help with cell renewal and protection
• Raspberry extract prevents skin acidification
• The product is certified by the KFDA as a whitening and anti-wrinkle treatment
• The hyaluronic acid works together with the trehalose to provide intense moisturisation
• Plant-based ingredients, such as sagebrush, yarrow and rose extract soothes and calms sensitive skin

Reader Offer: 20% off Mizon Placenta Ampoule Cream.

I think this is a super box and it is packed with products that I have already been using, the lipstick is an amazing shade and I adore the placenta cream You can find all of these items in the Libbie Club Shop so that you can treat yourself?

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Erborian Liquid BB Creme Cushion Compact

Erborian is one of those brands I just adore, it is exciting, it is new and different, it is a little bit quirky and it does amazing make up - especially the PP Creme which I adore.  So landing on my mat is a new product which is called the cushion BB Creme and if you like original, I don't see any reason why you wouldn't like this, cushion products seem to be all over the show right now, so I am glad to see Erborian on the case. I am a big fan of the original BB Creme, so I was excited to give this a try, more so because it arrives in a small little compact, meaning less room taken up in my handbag.

Erborian say that this BB Cushion creme will help to enhance the complexion and immediately moisturize your skin and the formula provides sheer coverage and helps to:

1. Even out skin tone

2. Conceal the appearance of flaws

3. Soften the visible signs of aging

4. Provide a feeling of freshness and instant moisture

5. Give a baby skin effect

Unsurprisingly this product is packed full of amazing skincare ingredients which are known for their antioxidant and hydrating properties and others which have soothing benefits such as Ginseng, liquorice, yam and kigella africana.  There is also the inclusion of horsetail which is known to help strengthen the skins barrier functions.

I really like the formula of this BB Creme, it isn't sticky or tacky on the skin and once applied my skin feels so smooth the touch and instantly fresh feeling. I have shade Clair which is the lightest of the two shades (the other being Golden) and it is a perfect match for my light skin tone. On the skin, whilst it isn't entirely weightless, it feels no different to having applied a tinted moisturiser or BB Creme but the big difference for me is how it makes my skin feel - moisturised and I find I don't need to use as much as I would do with a foundation because the coverage is pretty darn good.

My only issue with the compact is the sponge applicator, I am yet to get to grips with it properly and currently prefer to use my stippling brush to apply, but I haven't quite given up on the sponge yet and feel that as it is part of the product, it is there for a reason.

The Erborian Cushion BB is a QVC exclusive and it will be priced at £26.50 when it launches. Designed for all skin types, this is a product well worth waiting for and is like skincare and makeup all rolled into one, perfect for the Erborian brand and if you are yet to discover them, do so, it is amazing.

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