Lottie London Glitter Switch Transforming Liquid Lipstick

Lottie London has just released their Glitter Switch liquid lipsticks and they give Ciate's Glitter Flip quite the run for their money in the 'Dupe' wars.  Priced at £6.95 from Superdrug there are currently four shades available, but what is a Glitter Switch liquid lipstick? Exactly what it states that it is:

"This non-transfer liquid lipstick applies matte but magically switches into glitter with a quick press of the lips! It's as simple as press, pout & pop!"

The Lottie range currently has four shades available and depending on your preference, there is a shade for everyone to try.  

I was kindly sent all four shades  

• Wanted - Which is a mauve pink, 
• High Roller - Best described as being a deep coral, 
• Dream On - My favourite of the four shades, which is a dark dusky pink 
• Killin' it - A pretty pinky purple.

Admittedly, I was dubious as to whether or not they would be as good as they are described and even if they hadn't, I really like all four shades, so would wear them anyway. However, this is fun in a tube, it works, they are pigmented, they are glittery and even better, they are easy to use:

• apply an even coat to lips
• leave to dry for 1 minute
• press lips together and reveal the glittering magic

All four of these lipsticks are effortless to apply and the doe-foot applicator is really good at ensuring you get an even coverage of colour. They are a comfortable texture to wear both before becoming glittery and afterwards, it is worth noting that there is no feeling or glitter chunks being stuck to your lips, they are in no way uncomfortable and nor are they drying when worn. 

Priced at £6.95 each, they are an absolute bargain and well worthy of being put into your basket the next time you venture into Superdrug.

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J.One 'jelly pack' Multi-Functional Gel Primer

It is no secret that I am obsessed with Korean Beauty, anyone who reads my blog regularly will have noticed that not a week goes by when I don't have a Korean beauty product to share. Today it is the turn of J.One and the much coveted Jelly Pack Multi-Fictional Gel Primer, a product which was always out of stock whenever I tried to order it, even national newspapers reporting that not only did one tube sell every 15 seconds but in Korea over 5 million were sold within just three shows!

J.One is the brainchild of Korean actress and influencer Ha Ji-Won, the J.ONE collection, which grows by the week, contains a variety of multi-functional products which have been designed for people on the go. On a mission to continue to develop formulas that save time without compromising on quality and performance, this innovative brand is, like many other Korean brands, ahead of the curve. 

Described as being a multi-purpose anti-ageing mask and primer, it features a unique jelly formula that when applied, melts into the skin to brighten, plump and prep. Enriched with Fermented Black Tea and Peptides for anti-aging benefits, Hyaluronic Acid and Fullerene a carbon molecule which acts as a powerful antioxidant (also a Nobel prize winning ingredient) to hydrate as well as niacinamide to brighten and also Chamomile Flower Water to soothe and replenish.  All of these ingredients come together to infuse the skin with long-lasting moisture and hydration, whilst defending against pollution and environmental aggressors for a smoother, more refined complexion. As it is multi-functional there are two ways in which you can use it:

In the morning - After washing, cleansing and toner, to use J.One Jelly, you spread a thin layer onto the skin and gently pat it until it is fully absorbed.  A clear gel-like texture, it has a slightly tacky to the touch feel about it and having used it every day since it arrived and I just love how it feels. it grabs your foundation and grips it to the skin I have combination skin and that means dry cheeks, so most foundations can stick to that dry skin and ruin how my foundation sits. Not with this product, instead, that dry skin is non-existent as the foundation I apply sits on my skin as it does everywhere else on my face. Gone is the streaky look, this is literally a game changing product for me and I totally get the hype.

In the evening - Again you simply repeat the steps above with regards to completing your cleansing routine and again applying a thin layer, pat it onto the skin until it is absorbed and then leave it.  I am yet to give this a try because I am so impressed with how it works as a primer.

Now I know some of you will be thinking it is just a primer, and yes it is, but it is one of the best primers I have ever used in terms of makeup longevity. Just a few days ago I was up at 5am and working through the night until 9am the following morning, so having applied my makeup around 6am when I was ready to leave the house, come 10pm and having had a day of rushing around, my makeup was still in place, I hadn't suffered the mid-afternoon sliding off the face and with only a touch up of powder and lipstick needed, I am just so impressed. 

Found online in most stores a 30ml tube will cost £20 (here) and a 50ml tube £32 (here). 

Have you tried anything from J.One yet?

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Latest In Beauty By Byrdie Box

Latest In Beauty have had some amazing boxes of late and next week, I am sharing with you one of the BEST beauty boxes I have ever bought.  In the meantime, LIB is back with yet another amazing collaboration with Byrdie (seen here).  If you have never heard of Byrdie before, the site is well worth a read as it is one of my favourite sources of information about updates, hints and tips and even sneak previews of new releases.

This Beauty Box features some of the BYRDIE team’s favourite beauty products and is described as being the "debut beauty box delivers the #Nightlies Insta Story concept to your very own bathroom, enabling you to ramp up your Sunday night routine too. Inside, you’ll find everything you need to recharge your body, rejuvenate your complexion and get yourself in the mood for a great night’s sleep".

As you can see from the contents, it is quite an impressive box and it features 16 amazing products which include:

• Stacked Skincare Microroller
• Rituals - The Rituals of Dao Cream
• Elemis Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix
• This Works Deep Pillow Spray
• Omoroviciza Queen of Hungary Spray
• BlinkBrowBrow - Brow Exfoliator
• OPI Nail Polish
• Base Lip Solve Bullet
• Lore Originals Legend Dry Mask TreatmenT
• REN Skincare Ready Steady Glow - Daily AHA Tonic
• Origins Flower Fusion™ Hydrating Lavender Sheet Mask
• Dr Dennis Gross Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Peel
• Philosophy Purity 3-in-1 Cleanser
• Living Sea Therapy Bath Salts Calm or Bath Salts Indulge (fragrance may vary)

How much does it cost? This box is just £50 (here) and 8 of these products are full sized and the overall value of the box exceeds £210 which is phenomenal value!

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Antipodes Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask

Antipodes is a highly innovative scientific organic beauty brand. Its visionary New Zealand founder and director, Elizabeth Barbalich, someone I have been lucky enough to meet, has built her skincare and makeup company on a cutting-edge combination of the highest quality ingredients from New Zealand nature and raw super-fruit extracts with science and innovation to produce high-tech certified organic and premium formulations.

Pronounced An-tip-oh-dee-z, its range of products has everything you need from day creams, night creams, eye creams, hand creams, serums, toners, exfoliators, lipsticks and masks to name but a few. One of my favourite products from the entire range is the Aura Mauka Honey Mask (review here) which is just a delight to use. Today I am featuring the newly released Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask which uses mineral-rich mud from New Zealand’s dramatic volcanic plateau. The mineral mud which is packed with Sulphur, Calcium, Sodium and Silicon has been revered for its skin-enhancing properties throughout the ages and when used in this way it works to bind the skin's oil and absorb it, helping them to remove dirt, grime and any other nasties lingering on the skin.

I love how this mask smells, it is almost good enough to eat. Using the fragrance of Vanilla Pod, Raspberry Seed and Musk is an effective way to instantly freshen and illuminate your skin. There is also the extract of prized Peony Flower which leaves the skin looking much brighter, Jojoba Esters which are an exfoliating compound, so will immediately leave skin looking and feeling much smoother as well as the nutrient-rich oil from premium New Zealand-grown Avocados, which Antipodes lovingly refers to as “Green Gold”, will help keep your skin moist and hydrated.

To use, you simply lather on a thick layer of this mask, which has an incredibly creamy texture, to a freshly cleansed face and neck, whilst avoiding the eye area and leave it for 15 minutes before rinsing off the skin using warm water.  Designed to be used twice weekly, this mask leaves my skin feeling just incredible and as though it can breathe after a day of wandering around London.

Priced at £49 you can find this Antipodes Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask right here. It is just pure luxury in a tub and a definite treat.  

Have you tried any products from Antipodes?

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