Aldi Lacura Kylie Cosmetics Lip Kit Dupe

It is well known now that I love a good Aldi Lacura beauty product and in recent months there has been some brilliant releases, from the exciting Sweet Angel Shower Gel, which may or may not be similar to Snow Fairy from Lush, Their BHA Toner which is aid to be similar to Paula's Choice, through to their Charlotte Tilbury inspired lip launches.  Today it is another inspired product and the Lacura Lip Kit.

Said to be inspired by the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kit, £28. Looking at the packaging, you can see that similarly just like Kylie Cosmetics, the Aldi Lacura version is housed in millennial pink packaging with the lip print and inside it contains two products a matte liquid lipstick and liner duo. 

Priced at just £4.99 each, there is a choice of three different shades, my local Aldi had just the one shade in stock and thankfully, the one I wanted in Nearly Nude, which is said o be inspired by the shade Kylie.  The other options are ‘Just Peachy’ which is similar to ‘Sweater Weather’ and then the shade ‘Velvet Sugar’ which is inspired by he shade Twenty’

As expected, both of these products are really impressive, described as having a long-lasting formula and of course it is Vegan.  

The liner which is more of a pinkier brown shade than it looks, glides onto the lips as thought it is a balm, it is so soft and smooth, easy to smudge if the need arises and it does wipe away if a mistake is made, but you need to do it before it settles.  However, what it does is create a great liner for your lips and it works well with other lipsticks too.

Then the liquid lipstick, I adore it, there ive said it.  It is bright, it is pigmented, it glides smoothly onto the lips without being taut and whilst it does dry down quite quickly, it is a definite liquid lipstick which some might want to add a gloss too, depending on which type of finish you like, But the colour is also slightly more Pink than its inspired offering, so something to have in mind.

As you can see from the swatches above, which are not edited, both the Lip Pencil and the Liquid Lip do give good colour pay off and they work with other products that you might have in your stash.

Each one of these Aldi Lacura lip kits is priced at £4.99 each and in comparison to the Kylie Cosmetic Lip Kits are priced around £28, it is quite the saving!  As with most Aldi Lacura products, if you spot them in the middle aisle, grab them as quickly as you can if you want to give them a try because they never hand around for long!

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Things to Look for When Choosing a Wedding Venue

Planning a wedding can be a stressful thing. Even though it is meant to be one of the most important times in life, there is a lot that goes into the planning process. It is enough to have anyone chewing their fingernails.

Thankfully, a few helpful tips can go a long way. Whether you are planning it yourself or working with an event planner, there are a few things that you will want to keep in mind along the way.

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Amenities

When it comes to wedding venues in London, there are a lot of factors at play. Near the top of the list of the most important considerations to make is the amenities. Those amenities are things provided by the venue that can contribute to the day itself. Even better, amenities can run the gamut depending on what you need.

Amenities can include things like parking availability, event coordination, catering options, and even simple things like chairs, tables, and linens. Even seemingly simple things like bathroom access can be covered as well. There are plenty of considerations to make when you choose a venue for your wedding, but the list of amenities had better be a robust one.

Vendor Options

Not everyone wants to use what is provided by the event venue. For that reason, it is important to have a venue that will provide you with the ability to use your own vendors. There are plenty of event spaces that will require you to use things like catering, alcohol, certain floral companies, bands, and more.

If you feel more confident using your own vendors, then you need to pick a venue that will allow you to do so. There is nothing worse than getting deep into the process only to find out that the venue won’t let you use any of it. Think ahead and save yourself a ton of trouble in the process by talking to the venue beforehand.

Budget

At the end of the day, budget is the most important factor. For 0.01% of the world, cost does not matter when compared to getting things right. But the rest of the world has some kind of budget in mind when it comes to the big day. Before you even get started, plan out your budget and decide how much of it can be allocated to your venue.

When you know going into the process what you can spend on a venue, it gives you clarity. You won’t waste time looking at venues that are out of your scope. Moreover, you can start comparing venues that are in your budget, comparing what they offer, and narrowing your focus along the way. You can help your budget a bit by having off-season weddings or picking a day that isn’t quite as common (like Sunday).

Reviews

Perhaps the best way to know what kind of venue you are getting into is to check out legitimate reviews. See what prior guests have to say about their experience. This way, you know that you are getting a candid look at what the venue has to offer, how it handles the big day, and what you might be able to expect.

Reviews aren’t 100% perfect but will generally give you an idea of what a venue is like. During the wedding planning process, it is critical to have as few surprises as possible. Checking the reviews ahead of time will give you comfort in knowing, within reason, what the venue is all about. That is just one less thing that you have to consider during planning.

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Selfridges The Get Ready Grooming Kit 2023

I do love a good Selfridges Beauty Kit and finally there is a new one and it is The Get Ready Grooming Kit 2023.

The Get Ready Grooming Kit features seven different formulas designed to leave your skin glowing and your hair perfectly styled. Priced at just £60.

On sale here

Contents

• Humanrace Rice Powder cleanser 40g
• Athletia Aroma Feel At Ease hand cream 30g
• Caudalie Vinergetic C+ Instant Detox mask 75ml
• Daimon Barber Texture Clay 100g
• Memo Paris Irish Leather 5ml
• Maude Body wash and bubble bath 355ml
• Lab Series Daily Rescue Energising Lotion 20ml

It is great to see a beauty edit for men appearing in time for the festivities to begin and if you fancy looking at some of the male advent calendars, ive got quite the list here.

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The Birchbox Advent Calendar 2023

The Birchbox Advent Calendar for 2023 has finally been released and here it is.

Said to be worth a whopping £450+ it is on sale now for just £85. Featuring 27 products in total, it is exceptionally good value for money.

Contents

• Dr PawPaw, Overnight Lip Mask, 25 ml
• Evolve, Superfood 360 Serum, 10 ml
• Percy & Reed, Turn Up The Volume Volumising Mousse, 50 ml
• Hola Neon, Lipstick in the shade Call me, 3.5 g
• Peter Thomas Roth, Cucumber Gel Mask, 14 ml
• Revolution, Rose Gold Ingot Highlighter, 12 g
• Balance Me, Radiance Face Oil, 10 ml
• Dr Eve_Ryouth, Vitamin C Hyaluronic acid Night Moisturiser, 60 ml
• We Are Paradoxx, Moisture Conditioner, 50 ml
• Pai, Resurrection Girl Hydrating Mask, 20 ml
• Sunday Riley, Good Genes Glycolic Acid, 5 ml
• Wunder2, Your Jet Set Lips Kit, 1.25 ml & 0.5 g
• Birchbox, Natural Green Jade Super Polished Gua Sha
• Beauty Works, Beauty Works Blowdry Crème and comb, 100 ml
• Jecca, Glow Drops in the shade Champagne, 20 ml
• Patchology, Roll Model Moisturising Roll On Eye Serum, 10 ml
• Nails inc, Tate Nail Lacquer, 14 ml
• Wild Science Lab, Juice Boost Brightening Serum, 10 ml
• BYBI, Blueberry Booster Every Day Facial Oil, 15 ml
• Mudmasky, Vitamin-A Booster Blue Clay Mask, 60 ml
• Philip Kingsley, Elasticizer Deep Conditioning Treatment, 75 ml
• Algologie, Regard Des Vagues Refreshing Eye Gel, 15 ml
• Nuxe, Rêve de Miel® Face and Body Ultra-Rich Cleansing Gel Mini, 30 ml
• Nuxe, Huile Prodigieuse® Riche Multi-Purpose Dry Oil, 10 ml
• Nail Kind, Strengether- Tough Love, 8 ml
• L’Occitane, Herbae Hand Cream, 30 ml
• Kate Somerville, Delikate Soothing Cleanser, 120 ml

On sale now with Birchbox and if you still haven’t got your advent calendar, there is over 100 to choose from right here!

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