Discover Your Lip Wardrobe with Revlon

When this lip wardrobe from Revlon arrived, I was shocked to find so many different offerings.  For a high street brand, Revlon has managed to keep themselves competitive and relevant to what is currently quite a busy market.

The Lip Wardrobe has five different offerings inside it which includes Super Lustrous Lipsticks, Ultra HD Gel Lipscolors, Ultra HD metallics Matte Lipcolor and Colorstay Lipliners. Over the past few months, I have been working through my lip wardrobe to see what I do and don't like.

Super Lustrous Lipstick - This is the lipstick you want to make a statement with and is described as being formulated with micro fine pigments for high-impact, bold colour. With shades such as Bombshell Red, Naughty Plum and Bare Affair being just 3 of the shades. 

Encased inside a black case, the lid has a see-through top so that you can see which colour is inside, a nice little addition for lipstick hoarders like me who put them into a holder and can never tell which shade is which.  On the lips, they are creamy, satiny and moisturising and really easy to apply and last around 4 hours.

Ultra HD Gel Lipcolor - I was already a fan of these lipcolors and really like the formula which is incredibly hydrating thanks to the inclusion of Hyaluronic Acid.  Almost like wearing a lip balm, these lipcolors are incredibly pigmented and thankfully non-sticky.   

Within my Lip Wardrobe I had two shades (there are 15 available) which are Sand and Pink Cloud.  Sand is your peach toned nude, a shade that possibly everyone needs within their lip wardrobe and Pink Cloud which is a little too pink for me to wear but it is still a very pretty shade.

Ultra HD Metallic Matte Lipcolor - Usually the term metallic to me means bright and shiny, but these are Metallic Matte Lipcolors and Revlon describe them as being a lightweight, high definition velvety metallic matte colour. which are Moisturizing with a velvety feel. They are a100% wax-free, gel formula and an apparent favourite of Gwen Stefani.  

I have two shades Gleam which is a pinky nude shade and Shine which is a berry shade.  You can wear these on their own or you can pair them up with another lipstick, but what I love is the metallic effect.  It isn't over the top glitter, but there is shine and a bit of sparkle, you will also need a lipliner because they both feather, but I like these two a lot.

Ultra HD Matte Lipcolor - Described as being a lightweight, high definition matte lip colour, this is the sister lipcolour to the Metallic Matte and it is every bit as stunning.  On the lips, it is incredibly moisturising and also has a velvety feel but for me, what lets it down is that you need a lot of layers to get full coverage, otherwise it is just too streaky. The swatch below showing how one swipe isn't enough and in the end, it took 5 swipes to achieve what I would want coverage wise.

Infatuation is a really deep brown-red almost burgundy shade and again it is a 100% wax-free, gel formula.  I really like how comfortable this is to wear and it lasts a good 4-5 hours, leaving a slight stain on the lips as it fades.

Colorstay Lipliner- One item I tend to never think of buying is a lip liner and these Colorstay liners from Revlon are described as being long-wearing, provides definition, helps lip colour last longer and prevents feathering and bleeding.  

Available in 6 shades and I have both Nude and Plum.  I really like how soft and smooth the formula is when used it doesn't feel as though it is being dragged across the skin of your lips and I have found they both make a really good base for applying lipstick.

Admittedly this is quite a lipstick wardrobe with everything you might ever need to find and know about from Revlon.  I really am glad there were lip liners included because it does reinforce to me how much of a difference they do make when wearing lipstick, especially a liquid lipstick.  I have become massively impressed with the HD Gel Lip Color and really want to try a few more shades from the range but the one which surprised me the most was the Metallic Matte because I expected to really dislike it and didn't.

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Touch In Sol Corean Complexion Cream SPF30

If you read this post then you will know by now that I have become a little obsessed with K-Beauty brand Touch In Sol. Hailing from South Korea, Touch in Sol is said to embrace the spirit of Korean innovation, Touch In Sol is fun, innovative and uses some of the most advanced technologies and everything I have tried so far I have just absolutely loved. Using a whole host of natural, botanical ingredients, Touch In Sol aims to not only brighten up your day with fun products but with products that are functional and serve a purpose. 

Today I am sharing with you the Corean Complexion Cream which is simply incredible. I use a lot of green coloured skin correctors to tone down my redness, a tip I picked up from a Makeup Artist friend of mine and ever since that discovery, I always have something in my stash. This CC cream is like that discovery, you didn't know you needed it until you had it and now you have it, you wonder how you have managed without it.

This CC Cream is described as being a buildable cream which not only evens out the skin tone but it also smoothes fine lines and pores. It is lightweight on the skin and feels incredibly soft and smooth as you apply it and what it does is help use a capsule-based formula which is designed to adapt to all skin tones to create a natural-looking finish. Best applied to a cleansed and toned face, I always prime first and then use this CC cream and if my cheeks are particularly red, then I colour correct first too, but I have noticed that I am using less of the green colour correcting products and am instead using this. I use my fingertips to blend this onto and into my skin in circular motions, almost mimicking the application of any moisturising cream that I use.

This CC cream is enriched with Okra which is often referred to as natures botox because it helps plump the skin, antioxidant grapeseed oil which helps to fight the signs of ageing and they both work alongside the natural botanicals of jasmine, iris and rose, all of which come to together to moisturise and naturally hydrate.  So you have makeup looking after your skin and with an SPF30, it is quite impressive!

You can find this Corean Complexion Cream retailing for just £21 at both Cult Beauty and ASOS and it is an absolute must try product!

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Glossybox - January Edit

This month Glossybox has decided to dedicate itself to pampering and self-care to get you through the January blues. January is one of those months that can leave you feeling a bit blue after all the Christmas festivities and who really enjoys going back to work after a few weeks off!

Inside the box there are five products, of which 4 are full sized and they include:

• Boots Beauty Beneath Supplements
• Evelyn Iona Cosmetics Green Tea Primer
• Dr Botanicals Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil
• Nail Medic Nail and Cuticle Energizer
• Apicia Cream Blush

I have to admit that I had only come across one of these brands before and used a product from the range, so it is quite a treat to have some new brands to get to know.

Boots Beauty Beneath Supplements - Formulated by Scientists at Boots, these supplements are said to be a nutrient-rich beauty supplement designed to work beneath the surface. With two soft gel capsules designed to be taken daily, these capsules are made with a complex blend of 19 nutrients which are essential for healthy, glowing skin.  The nutrients work to boost your own collagen production, fading fine lines and wrinkles whilst leaving your skin softer than ever.  

I am hopeless at taking any form of medication or supplement, I am fine for about a week and then I forget, but there is something about these ones which has drawn me to them and I might just give them a go, so watch this space.  Available from Boots here for £39.99

Evelyn Iona Cosmetics - This is a brand, which until now I have never come across, but as a brand EVIO as they refer to themselves as being a brand which creates a conscious, natural beauty and personal care products. A selection that fills the gap for hard to find, high-end products that stand up to the performance of their synthetic peers. 

Inside this months Glossybox is a Green Tea Primer, definitely something I have never used before and I do love my primers. This one is described as being hydrating, antioxidant-rich, skin-friendly formula and is packed full of moisturising ingredients which includes Avocado Oil and Green Tea extract to nourish and protect your complexion.

Dr Botanicals - This is the only brand I recognise from this months box and this month Glossybox are treating us to the Moroccan Rose Superfood Facial Oil. A product which is described as being brimming with minerals and vitamins, it works to repair and protect skin and leave it healthier-looking. 

On the skin, it is really lightweight and non-greasy. With the main ingredient of Moroccan Rose Oil, it not only smells just incredible but it also has high levels of Vitamin C which helps to stimulate collagen production and Vitamin A to protect against free radicals and even skin tone. There is also the inclusion of Almond Oil which helps to brighten and moisturise, revealing a radiant and rejuvenated complexion.

Nail Medic - Nail and Cuticle Energizer is described as being just the product you need for some extra TLC and my nails most definitely do need that right now.

The reparative oil uses a blend of vitamins and plant extracts alongside Eucalyptus and soothing Lavender, both of which come together to work on brittle nails, split cuticles and dry skin.

The final item in the box is the Apicia Cream Blush.  Again another new brand I have never come across until now, this cream blush is described as being rich in Bee pollen which works to nourish the skin.

What I like about the blush is that shade is so pretty, best described as being a deep honey pink, it does give a really lovely flush of colour and is for all skin tones.
If you like the look of this box then use the code GLOSSY and get 20% off one month subscriptions here. Offer ends 31/01

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