Velvet Lashes: lipstick

Tuesday, 16 December 2014

Review: Yves Rocher

Hello beautiful readers,

Hope you are all well. I am so excited for christmas and trying to get all the finishing touches completed. Todays review is around a brand, Yves Rocher a french brand that brings glamour and great value. I was lucky enough to be sent these three products.

Yves Rocher Lipstick.

This moisturising lipstick is in the shade Rose Alba. This particular lipstick is quite sheer, it adds a subtle pink finish to the lips, in comparison with MAC finishes it is a frost finish. The lipstick is such a pretty colour, it left my lips moisturised but I did need to reapply frequently.

Lipstick can be bought here.

Yves Rocher Flowerparty by night perfume.

I normally go for particular brands of perfume and never think to order from places like Yves Rocher especially when I cant smell the scents. I opened the box to find a cute flower top detail bottle, it looked expensive. It stated it was a "spicy night time version with an addictive liquorice accent". I sprayed this scent and I cant stress enough how beautiful this scent is, has now become one of my favourite scents, it is long lasting and such a gorgeous unusual scent. It is floral but sweet which is perfect, it has a subtle spicy note. I adore this and wear it everyday. Would highly recommend this.

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You can buy the perfume here. It is currently on offer for only £19.00.

Yves Rocher Mascara.

Yves Rocher waterproof mascara. This mascara is stating is is a "lash plumping" mascara, I have to admit I dont feel this mascara necessarily gives yours lashes an oomph, but it definately lengthens. I love the brush, it separates the lashes and defines each lower lash which is something I need for my lashes. It is waterproof and didnt budge when water was applied, yet is not hard to take off with eye makeup remover. I still think the Yves Rocher Sexy Pump mascara is my favourite.

You can buy the mascara here.

Have you tried any of the Yves Rocher range?

A xx

Top 5 Winter Lipsticks

Winter to me is about cuddles to keep warm, mulled wine, the smell of a fire with toasted marshmallows and the sight of snow sparkling amongst the fields....

I have picked my 5 favourite lipsticks for Winter, let me know your thoughts.

MAC Marylin Monroe Charmed I'm Sure, a deep red with a matte finish.

MAC Cyber lipstick, a very deep purple that be lightened using a pink magenta lip pencil.

MAC Rebel Lipstick my favourite lipstick a berry shade.

Topshop Lipstick in Beguiled.

Rimmel Kate Moss 107 a deep matte red.

Which are your favourite winter shades?

A xx

My Beauty Brand Wishlist.....Illamasqua

Hey Loveys,

Here is my wishlist for the fabulous Illamasqua, a brand that I am still trying out but am keen to try more!

£18.50

Glamore Lipstick in Rosepout

A gorgeous nude shade, they have released 7 new shades, I would love all of them but this one seems to stand out for me.

£30

Illamasqua rich liquid foundation

A foundation that I hear a lot of great things about, one of the many foundations on my wishlist.

£21.50

Powder blush in Hussy, a matte pink shade, I do love a pink blusher!

£34.00

Fatale Palette, four beautiful shades that would make a dramatic eye look!

So this is my current Illamasqua wishlist, what is yours?

A xx

Review: KIKO Lipstick

Hello Loveys,

Its been a rainy day in these parts of the UK, and its summer! I have a review for you today on the KIKO Lipstick, an Italian brand that have recently come to the UK.

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The lipstick I chose was from the Life In Rio Exotic range which they released for spring summer. The range is bright and bold with a mixture of corals and pinks with gold metallic packaging, and as per usual I chose the pink- Voluptuous Pink. This lipstick is moisturising, it is creamy and has great pigmentation. I applied this and instantly fell in the love with the bold colour and the glide on creamy formula, it needed reapplying like most lipsticks, but is a lipstick I will be using again and again over the next few months.

Here is a swatch of the lipstick, such a pretty pink that can be built up to a deep colour that leaves your lips soft and dreamy.

Have you tried KIKO?

A xx

Review: MAC Angel Lipstick

Hi Loveys,

Here is my review of the famous Kim Kardashian favourite MAC Angel lipstick. This is a frost finish meaning it is slightly glossy, moisturising, with a shimmery colour. The colour is not long lasting like the matte finishes but still it wears well. The shade Angel is loved by Kim Kardashian, it is a lip colour but better if that makes sense! It is such a pretty nude that would look gorgeous with a smokey eye!

This lipstick is one that I know will be added to ever growing favourite lipstick list! Literally I have a huge favourites list! Have you tried this lipstick? If so what did you think? What is your favourite MAC lipstick?

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Here I am wearing the lipstick!

A xx

Review: Clinique Chubby Stick!

Hey Loveys!

How are you all? I have had a thought today, oh my its 2014, its nearly Valentines, then birthdays galore in March, then it will be Easter! Its insane how fast this year is already going! I know its what everyone says.

Todays review is on a present I received for Christmas from my beautiful friend. I had been talking about how I would love to try Clinique chubby sticks and was so excited when I received this! So thanks to my beautiful friend!

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This is Clinique stick was what started the revolutionary lip colour balm beauties available on the highstreet! The shade I received was 15 Pudgy Peony, a soft girly pink shade that is super soft and glides on easily, it is such a pretty colour but I wouldn't say it was opaque but you can build it up, I would say it is more of a natural payoff, if that makes sense! It is such a gorgeous pink shade that is perfect to wear all year round. It is hydrating and does last quite well and is super handy for daytime wear especially if you want just a pop of colour.

You can purchase these here

Have you tried these? I would loved to try some other shades!

A xx

Review: MAC Pink Nouveau Lipstick

Hello Loveys,

Here is a review on a MAC lipstick that is perfect for spring summer! It is the shade Pink Nouveau which is a satin finish meaning it has a matte finish but with an added sheen and opaque coverage. This pink shade is what I would call a perfect Barbie pink, a bright girley pink that adds a pretty pastel shade to the lips, this would be perfect for the spring summer season with the pastel shades that the fashion world has unveiled for our eyes from pretty pastel pinks to blues and yellow, this lipstick would go perfectly with all those shades.

It lasts well but does need to be reapplied at least once like most lipsticks, I found it was moisturising and added a pretty pop of colour to my face, I honestly have found another MAC favourite! Not sure how many favourites I am allowed!?

Have you tried this lipstick? If so what did you think?

A xx

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Here I am wearing the lipstick!

A xx

1000 Follower Giveaway!

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Hello Loveys!

WOW I have reached 1000 GFC and Bloglovin followers and wanted to thank you all for being so lovely and for reading my little area of the web! So here is a little thank you, you will either win a MAC eyeshadow of your choice or a MAC lipstick of your choice, you choose which one and the option you choose must be within the main collection.

Giveaway is open internationally, if item is lost or stolen it is no responsibility of mine. Please follow the widget below and thanks again for being all so lovely!

A xx

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Review: MAC Up The Amp Lipstick

Hello loveys,

How are you all? Hope you are all well! I am not enjoying this weather that's for sure! What terrible storms we have here in the UK, I hope you are all safe and well as know they have caused terrible circumstances for many.

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Todays post is on the MAC Up The Amp Lipsitck, a purple blue toned shade that can scare a few people, but no need to fear as this would suit so many skin types!

This amplified formula is easy to apply, moisturising with a shiny finish and opaque colour, and as always with MAC I find the formula lasts well on my lips.

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This is such a pretty shade that is so unusual which is definitely a shade you may need to get used to but you either mix it up with other shades or wear alone with simple eye makeup such as a winged liner on the eyes and warm bronzer.

I love this lipstick and would definitely recommend this to you lovely lot, a great lipstick for those wanting to step out of their comfort zone without going to an extreme. This gorgeous shade will be great when spring arrives, a lovely addition to your lipstick collection.

Have you tried this shade?

A xx

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Hello Loveys!

Here is another Star Style post, think I will do these regularly, what do you think?

Lauren Conrad was first seen on the American series The Hills. Lauren instantly grabbed the audience with her simple yet striking style, elegant makeup teamed with her glowing skin made the girls look in awe! Lauren has showed her girly side with floaty skirts and floral patterns and then her rock chic look with leather, crushed velvet and red bold lips. Lauren has proved she is a style icon and has delved into the world of fashion and beauty with no hesitation, most girls seem to own her book and leap with excitement when she is seen on screen.

What I love about Lauren is her effortless style, combining simple makeup with chic dresses, or her bold lips teamed with a statement necklace or high heels. She really never seems to get it wrong, in my eyes anyway. I love the red jacket, it shows she means business and with leather trousers shows a sexy side.

Lauren will always be a style icon in my eyes, what do you think?

A xx

MAC Lipstick Review: Hang Up

Hello Loveys!

How are you all? I got to say I am not liking the rain, but hey its autumn and its time for berry lips, log fires, snug jumpers and hot cocoa.

Todays post is a MAC lipstick review. Last autumn winter I wore Rebel and Rocker, two other MAC lipsticks, non stop and thought I would get a lipstick to go with those two to wear throughout the cold and rainy days, so I chose Hang Up.

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Hang Up is a cremesheen finish, a super creamy formula that glides on and gives a glossy finish. This lipstick appears as a deep brown but when applied it shows as a deep red berry with a gorgeous sheen. This lipstick isn't as purple as Rebel and isn't matte like Rocker so I was really pleased this, it is easy to wear and for those wanting a shade that isn't too "in your face" this is the shade for you. You do need to reapply this lipstick throughout the day, but I only had to do this after a couple of cups of tea, so that's pretty good in my eyes. The lipstick would look great with a cat eye liner and smokey eyes.