Balmi lip balm

Balmi is completely new to me in the lip balm world. Not sure how I've not spotted them before as they're right up my street. However found a selection in my local Boots and after seeing a review by Fee from Makeup Savvy I had to get one. I had a choice of mint, strawberry and raspberry. Love anything berry flavoured!

The packaging is so cute and looks very much like EOS balms. I haven't tried an EOS one so can't really provide a comparison. But I love the packaging and shape of the lip balm. Quick and easy to apply without having to use your finger. The scent is deliciously like raspberry ripple ice creams - disappointingly it doesn't taste like it lol.  As an added bonus it has SPF 15 in it.

Oh and I've attached it to me keys, as there is a little attachment on the bottom. do always on me. Love it and now need the mint!

MUA Juicy

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Today's post is on MUA Juicy.

MUA lipsticks are a bargain price if a £1 so well worth a look. The quality of MUA products always surprises me, there blushes and eyeshadow palettes are staples for me now.

First off the colour is gorgeous its pigmented yet a sheer pastel peach/pink. As soon as I did a swatch on my hand I had to have it. I am not always a fan of bright lipstick (I do not like my lips) but this had the bright but not too bright and sheer effect I love.

But I am not a fan of the consistency on my lips you need perfectly soft lips to wear this and I just don't. So it ends up sitting on my dry patches which is annoying. So as I love the colour I have been applying over lip balm which seems to do the trick.

I need to go and take a look at MUA again as there as some more items I would love to try like the Undressed palette (dupe for UD Naked palette), New Cream Blusher, their new nail polish shades and BB Cream.

Do you have a favourite shade or product from MUA?

We have previously posted on some other items from MUA here.

You can buy MUA cosmetics online or at selected superdrugs stores.

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MAC Cut a Caper

When I heard that Cut a Caper was coming back to MAC as part of the Heavenly Creatures collection (previously Tartan Tale) I knew I had to get it and be quick! Luckily I managed to get it at my Debenhams counter when it was released.

Cut a Caper is a lustre finish (my fab MAC lipstick range) with a lovely peach/coral tone that gives a nice gloss finish.

The finish us not as dark as the lipstick suggests, with it being a lustre finish the colour is softer and more sheer. Yet once on the lips you still get good colour pay off.

I love the finish and colour when applied it gorgeous and helps my lips to feel fab (I suffer with dry lips). It truly is a great shade and finish, it also lived up to the hype around it which doesn't normally happen.

Did you manage to get one?

This retailed at £14 but is now out of stock, you can try checking eBay for it.

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Topshop Lipstick in Secret Admirer

Today's post is on Topshop's lipstick in Secret Admirer which Topshop describe as a warm nude.

I'd say it's far more of a soft pink that is a muted tone. The formula is very smooth and nourishing, applies great.

It's certainly a colour that would appeal to a lot if people, but for me is a tad too pale and flat of a colour. So far I have only been happy if I have out a gloss over the top.

This is another good item from Topshop but it's just not something I would re-purchase as it just doesn't suit me. You can see our other Topshop posts here.

Topshop lipsticks retail at £8.00.

Are you a Topshop fan?

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Look Beauty Double Hit Lip Rose Riot

For ages I had wanted to try Look Beauty and when I found it in the Northampton Superdrug I did go a bit crazy for L and myself. I did a previous post here on some of the other items I had bought.

Today's post is on Look Beauty's Double Hit Lip.

Here's what Look Beauty say,

'Universally flattering and as tan enhancing as a white dress, these colour pop shades look amazing, whether gloriously glossy or not! All the trends covered - matte, glossy or combine the two.'

The shade I have is Rose Riot.

As you can see you have a lipstick at one end and a gloss at the other, so you can create 3 looks which you can see above. The shade is a corally pink which really pops, though the gloss is a lot paler than the lipstick. The lipstick gives quite a matte finish so I do like the gloss over the top, yet the gloss tends to be a bit tacky (which I hate).

I have really fallen in love with this (though it's a bit bright for me) the staying power of the lipstick s fantastic! I really need to test out the normally lipsticks now!

These normally retail at £8 with a choice of 5 shades. Yet currently Look Beauty are running some summer offers and this is half price at £4.

You can purchase Look Beauty exclusively from Superdrug, you can check out the store's here and you can check out the rest of the range and purchase from here.

What do you think? Have you been able to try anything from the Look Beauty range?

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Carmex Summer Treats

I was kindly sent a selection of Carmex treats that are perfect for summer.  The set included the Original jar, the Strawberry tube and the Moisture plus in sheer pink.

I have to say that the moisture plus is my favourite.  Not only is a lovely and moisturising but it's such a gorgeous tint to it.

K's already showed you this along with the Peach Tint as well - you can see it here.  I had to show you the little gem again as it's just such a gorgeous colour and I've been wearing almost everyday for 2 weeks straight.  I highly recommend it as an amazing summer purchase.


*PR sample

Avon Shine Attract Lipstick

Today's post is on Avon Shine Attract lipsticks in Mysterious Mauve (R) and Happy Pink (L). These are available here on Avon, and are currently on offer for £5.00 (save £3.50). Here is what Avon say,
'Coverage that's never sticky, creamy moisture and lustrous colour, deluxe silver packaging. Lasting, full-colour lipstick with an outer gel layer for sumptuous satin shine*. Non-sticky*. Layer up for greater intensity. SPF15.'

As you can see these are basically a clear lip balm/gloss with a lipstick centre. You should still expect the full colour pay off but benefit from moisturised lips without stickiness.

Now I agree with the moisture and non sticky, and the colour pay off is good, as you can see by the one swipe below. I love a tinted lip balm so these should suit me great. But I find them difficult to apply and feel that once I have applied them I really have to rub my lips together to get a nice even coverage. I think it maybe due to the colour all being in the centre. I just don't like the hassle of this. I have a Miss Sporty £1.99 tinted lip balm (good colour pay off ) that I can just swipe and go.

I haven't really seen anyone else mention it so maybe I am being picky. But I had high hopes for these but I really don't seem to reach for them at all.

Have you tried these?

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Lovely Lanolips

Well I have finally given in and brought a Lanolips lip balm. Now if you are a regular reader you'll know both L and myself are lip balm addicts. But I have held off buying Lanolips, mainly due to the price. But I had a Boots vouchers so finally gave in.

I just decided to get the Lanolips 101 Ointment but there are colour options available as well. I picked mine up in Boots for £11.22, for a 17.5g tube.
Here is some more information on Lanolips,
'*Multi-Award Winning* Rediscover the magic of lanolin in this heavy-duty, 100% natural ointment like no other. Lanolips 101 Ointment is the purest of pure wonder ointment, made with Lanolips' exclusive 100% Ultra Pure Grade Lanolin.

This ultimate luxuriously creamy ointment contains 100% Ultra Pure Grade Lanolin which literally melts between your fingers. This magical multi-purpose product has multiple uses such as extremely chapped lips, dry cuticles, dry, itchy skin, dry nasal passages and more. Suitable for even the most sensitive skin.'

I had heard lots in the blogging world about these, so was very excited to try mine out.

Now this first appears to be very boring, its not scented and non coloured...it is just a balm as you can see below. But it is a wonder balm as it says above you can use it for anything. After two days of using it my lips felt amazing! I couldn't believe it, I have also seen people mentioning using it for cuticles and dry patches etc.

Its lovely and thick but non sticky, you only need a tiny amount and it melts into your lips. But...(there is always a but) I find it very difficult to squeeze out of the tube, especially on a cold day. The product is super thick and begins to melt and become more workable once on your fingers or lips. But I do have to give it a good squeeze sometimes to be able to get any out...thank god a little bit goes a long way.

The ingredients of this are also wonderful...its 100% ultra pure grade lanolin. For those who would like some more information on Lanolin, you can see here. Lanolin come from wool- bearing sheep, and is a wax like substance.

The product is also:

• 100% pure


• 100% Natural Ingredients


• 100% Fragrance free


• 100% colour free


• Vegetarian & baby friendly


• Animal cruelty free

On the lips.

I would look at repurchasing, even at the price, as I love what its done for my lips!

Are you a Lanolips fan?

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E.L.F Sweet Salmon

Today's post is on another great lip product from E.L.F.
Here is what E.L.F say about them,

'Looking for ultra shine without the shimmer? Glossy Gloss is here! Our high shine, pigmented Glossy Gloss delivers a beautiful sheen and a rich tint of color to your pout. Great for wearing alone or over your favorite e.l.f. Cosmetics lipstick, lip pencil, or any lip color for a vivid gloss effect. The Vitamin E infused formula provides intense hydration and moisture, for lip pucker perfection!'

I decided to get Sweet Salmon which is a pale pinky peach shade. The applicator is a brush again on this, I do prefer the doe applicators.

I love the colour as its just a great everyday colour, though it is very similar to a lot of my lipsticks and lipglosses...particularly 17 Beehive etc.

This is not too sticky on the lips, but does have a tacky feel on. Though I prefer E.L.F to MAC lipglosses as they are nowhere near as sticky as MAC. But I know E.L.F can be hit and miss with how sticky they are.

Are you a fan of E.L.F lipglosses?

These retails at £3.50 for 7g and a choice of 10 shades.

You can see our other E.L.F posts here.

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Dr Balm

You may have previously noticed that myself and L love a lip balm, it can range from tinted to plain to scent...we don't mind which. Today's post is on another little tinted lipbalm I picked up, it Dr Balm from Miss Sporty.

I originally spotted this on Beauty's Bad Habit Blog, and I knew I had to take a look. I picked up Sweet, which is a light sheer pink. They are available in five shades Glam (bright pink), Gossip (slight orange tone), Heartbreaker (red), Honeymoon (looks dark red/pink). First of you'll probably notice that this is not in a trendy or nice packaging. They just look like retro lip balms. Miss sporty describe them as 'a healing moisturising balm with a hint of colour.' The texture is very light so I wouldn't see they were great if you are suffering with really dry lips. But as an everyday balm its good. As you can see below the swatch is very sheer. Which again I like as you can just apply on the run.

On the lips below again you can see it just gives a subtle wash of colour.

So far I am liking this and would be tempted to look at the other shades again. I also like the sort of watermelon scent, but i know not everyone will. I already own a sheer Miss Sporty lipstick which has a similar smell so i don't mind it.

You can see our previous lip balm posts here.

What do you think?

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Addicted to..........Pink Lip Gloss

Above we have Barry M Nude (free with Impulse), Missguided Nude (free with a magazine but I can't remember which), Jemma Kidd Petal, Benefit Life on the A list, Dior Lip Polish 002, MAC Cremesheen Just Superb, Gosh Intense Lip Colour 301, NYX Gloss (name/numbers rubbed off sorry), Illamasqua Sheer Gloss in Rousse.

Oops missed out my favourite as it was in the side pocket of my bag as I use it so much!

MAC lip gloss in Curvaceous

This is what I cart around with me on a daily basis. Yep nuts!

I hate being stuck with just one type of gloss on me and I'm far too dis-organised in the morning to sort out which one to take so I take them all - problem solved.

Peaches/Nudes

Love each of these.

They're all perfect for my everyday makeup and which one I use depends on how much or how little makeup I've used that day. All of them have a non-sticky/tacky f to them, however I don't think the consistency of the Jemma Kidd is as good as the others. Favourite of the bunch is the Barry M Nude and the Benefit Life on the A List. The Barry M one has a lovely caramel scent to it.

Pale Pinks

Without doubt my favourite of this lot is the Dior which has differently proved that sometimes it's worth splashing out for amazing quality. It's just gorgeous! Have to admit I'm disappointed with the MAC Cremesheen - loved it when I tried it on but it tends to get a bitty feeling on my lips after a few minutes of applying. Trying to stick with it as it's not cheap at around £11.00.

Intense Pinks - not as opaque as the rest

Not to keen on the shade of the NYX - I picked it up at the IMATS last year and I blame the poor lighting. It looked so much better there. The consistency great though and the colour is very pigmented, so will be trying more. The Illamasqua Sheer gloss is a lovely bubblegum pink that I love to wear in the summer and when I feeling in the mood to look a bit brighter, but hands down favourite here is the MAC gloss. It's gorgeous colour and perfect for everything. I wear it constantly at the moment and definitely need to pick up some spares.