My favourite Nude Lipsticks

If you asked me a year ago what my favourite shade of lipstick was, without a doubt I would say pinks; Everything from baby pinks to bright bolds, I loved them all. Now whilst I still have a bit of an obsession for anything pink, this year for me so far has been all about the nudes. I find day to day I reach for a nude lipstick over a pink. As my new obsession for colour has changed so has my lipstick collection and I find myself picking up new nude lipsticks all the time. So today I thought I would share with you all my top favourites and why I love them so much.

Mac Velvet Teddy

I'm sure this nude has made its way into everyones lipstick collection and its been the nude thats been on everyones lips. Of course I'm talking about Mac's Velvet Teddy. I picked this lipstick up at the beginning of the year after months of trying to hunt it down. It wasn't long before this beauty became a favourite. It's been my most used this lipstick this year and I just love the way that it looks on. I would describe Velvet Teddy as a dark toned nude and I love it because it really helps create the illusion that you have much fuller lips, especially when used with a great lip liner. I also love its matte finish; For me its what I usually go for in a lipstick.

MeMeMe 04 Persian Pink

This nude lipstick from MeMeMe is one I got ages ago, before my love for nude lipsticks even started, but recently I've dug it out from the bottom of my collection and it's quickly become a favourite. Why? Probably because it's very similar to Velvet Teddy. This is another dark toned nude, which again really enhances the fullness of my lips. Unlike Velvet Teddy, Persian Pink has a lovely statin finish formula that gives my lips a really nice softness to them. I love how this lipstick feels really hydrating but is long lasting at the same time. It's a great and cheaper alternative to Velvet Teddy.

Makeup Revolution Love Can Set You Free

Out of all the nudes in this post today, I would say that this one from Makeup Revolution leans more towards the pink side. I think sometimes with nude lipsticks it can sometimes be too easy to choose one which make can my lips washed out, which is probably why I choose fairly dark shades or in this case pink. Out of all the lipsticks in this post, this one from Makeup Revolution is the one that mostly feels like a balm that is so buttery, its just lovely to use. I love wearing this on those days where I'm wearing minimal makeup.

Mac Honeylove

Mac's Honeylove is another lipstick which has become such a staple in my makeup bag over the last couple of months. I've worn it non stop during summer. Out of all the nudes in this post, I would say that this one is the most natural looking and gives that 'your lips but better' look. Again its another nude that has pink undertones to it which I love as it doesn't give you manikin lips. With Honeylove having a matte finish, its just perfect for me - Long lasting and highly pigmented. I would definitely recommend this lipstick to anyone.

Makeup Revolution Lip Lava Forgiven

There is one thing I love when it comes to make up and that is a good dupe. One makeup dupe that got me really excited this year is the Makeup Revolution Lip Lavas, which replicate the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks. I've been particularly loving the shade 'Forgiven' as just looks amazing on. The formula of these Lip Lava's are so pigmented and have such a beautiful glossy finish. The gloss does fade after a few hours of wear, but still the shade of this nude is just perfect. It is a little bit on the dark side but I find that it works so well with my skin tone. When I'm looking for something a bit more dramatic I'll always reach for this,

Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss Jewel

Most of you will know by now that I'm not really the biggest lip gloss fan. I love the look of a glossy lip but just don't like the feel of really glossy lip products on my lips as much. Having said this I do love the formulas of the Smashbox Lip Glosses as I find they provide a nice shine and are not too sticky; They always give my lips that nice juicy pout. This one in the shade Jewel is actually quite a pigmented for a lip gloss and I find it really does give my lips a nice wash colour, which is perfect for those minimal makeup days. I also love this lip gloss when I'm looking to up the amp a little bit and layer it on top of some of the other lipsticks shown in this post.

As you can see I just love nude lipsticks, trust me when I say it was hard to narrow it down to this lot. There were quite a few that didn't make the cut. If you would like to see more nudes in my collection though, let me know as I'll be more than happy to showcase them off. I would love to know what your favourite shade of nude is? Let me know in the comments below.

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Adding A Little Touch Of Coral This Summer

I think I say this every time the seasons change, but I just love changing up my makeup and picking lipsticks, blushers and colours that really reflect my mood and the weather outside. Summer has officially started now we're in June and for me I always gravitate towards Corals when it comes to some of my makeup choices. I think it's the only time of year where coral shades look best, they look great with a tan and for me its the ultimate summer colour. Today I thought I'd share with you all some of my favourite coral picks to show you how I'm working my favourite colour this season.

Going for a coral nail polish is by far the easiest way to wear coral this summer, I think it suits everyone and whenever I paint my nails in this shade I instantly feel more summery. My favourites would have to be the Barry M Gelly High Shine polish in Papaya and Models Own in Coral Reef. When it comes to nail polish Barry M and Models Own are my favourites, I love the formulas and find the polishes so easy to apply. Papaya and Coral Reef are no exception to this as they apply great. I love how Papaya is almost a pastel version of coral whilst Coral Reef leans more on the red side with its bight and vibrant tones. Both of these shades look great with a tan and are two of my go too nail polishes this time of year.

Moving on to lipstick, my top coral shades that I'm reaching for are Makeup Revolutions Lip Lava in the shade Unleash and Revlon's Colour Bust Matte Balm in Audacious. Both of these lipsticks are very similar in terms of their shade but the finishes are so opposite and I love having the choice to pick between the two. If you love super high glossy finishes then the Lip Lava is the lipstick to go for. What I love about 'Unleash' is that it's so bold, super pigmented and really makes your lips the vocal point of your makeup look. Even though this lipstick is so glossy, its incredibly long lasting and once the gloss part starts to wear off you're left with beautifully stained lips. The Revlon Colour Bust is completely the opposite and has a very matte finish. I like to make sure my lips are well prepped before using this as it can cling on to any dry patches, which is not a good look. If you've read my blog for some time you know that I prefer matte finishes when it comes to lipstick, so I probably reach for the Colour Bust more, but both of these shades are just gorgeous and if you're wanting to fully embrace coral this season then these are the two you need in your collection.

No coral look would be complete without adding the perfect coral blush! One palette that I constantly reach for during the summer months has to be Sleek's Blush By 3 Lace. This palette has the perfect trio of coral blushes and when it comes to blusher, Sleek are some of my faves. I spoke about the Lace palette quite a bit on my blog (review here). In the palette you have three gorgeous but completely unique coral shades of blush. Crochet (left) is a very orange toned coral, Guipure (middle) is your shimmery coral shade and Chantilly is more of your pink toned coral. All three of these shades look gorgeous on and they are the perfect mix of corals. I think Guipure has to be my favourite and is a great dupe for Nar's Orgasm.

Last but by no means least is the MeMeMe Coral Blossom Cheek and Lip tint, it's a great dupe for the Benefit Cha Cha tint but for a fraction of the price. I love wearing this shimmery coral toned tint in the summer, especially when I'm having one of those minimal makeup days. I think this tint just adds such a gorgeous radiant glow to your skin and looks really natural once applied. I'm not too keen on wearing this on my lips but used as blush or highlight on your cheeks it looks so pretty on. It's the perfect makeup item to give you a sun kissed look with minimal effort, I love it.

So there we have it, a little touch of coral makeup that I'll be using over the summer. I would love to know what makeup you reach for over the summer months and if you're a fan of wearing coral this season please let me know what your favourite bits are?

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February Favourites

I can't quite believe were in March already and I'm sat here typing up another favourites posts. I don't know if it's just me but last month just whizzed by. I kind of love it when we step in to March just because it starts to feel a little bit more spring like - Hello to a change of wardrobe and new makeup. I can honestly say that the pastels nail polishes have made their way back out, which matches my spring time mood perfectly. 

Last month was a great month for discovering new favourites, at the beginning of last month  I went shopping and picked up some new makeup - Nothing beats the feeling of new makeup purchases does it?  I've found myself trying out my new makeup bits, some of them I've used non stop and have made it's way into my monthly favourites.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar Palette

If you read my beauty haul post (here) you will have seen that I picked up the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette, which had been on my wish list for quite some time. Since picking it up I've been reaching for it non stop and I absolutely love it. I have to say it's one of the nicest palettes I've used in a long while. Each shade is gorgeous, it has such an amazing selection of neutral shades and has a great choice of matte and shimmery shadows to choose from. What I really love about this palette is that all the shadows are so buttery, smooth and apply like a dream; They're really blendable and so pigmented. Of course the chocolate vanilla smell of these shadows are another reason why this palette makes it's way into my favourites, it's honestly the nicest smelling palette I've ever come across - Even taking the pictures for todays post was making my mouth water a little, it really does smell that good.

Makeup Revolution I heart Makeup Lip Lava 

Last month I came across the new Makeup Revolution I Heart Makeup Lip Lava's which are seriously so impressive. I'm still in awe at how pigmented, glossy and beautiful these liquid lipsticks are. There are five shades in the Lip Lava collection (I've reviewed them all here) but Temor, a beautiful light pink toned lipstick has to be my favourite and one which I've been wearing a lot. It's a perfect spring time colour and I've loved wearing this to brighten up my makeup look. It's such a pretty girl pink and would look good on anyone. 

Mac Brave Lipstick 

Another lip product that I've been loving has been Mac's Brave lipstick. This is another one of those Mac lipsticks that I had been wanting to get my hands on for sometime, much like my beloved Velvet Teddy. I've found Brave to be the perfect everyday nude lipstick, I find that it's more of a pink toned nude, so it just warms my face up nicely whenever I wear this. Again with it being another KJ favourite, I kind of felt the need to have this in my collection, and I really don't regret picking it up. Paired with the right lipliner, this lipstick can give you a much fuller pout - A look which I've been loving these last few months.

L'Oreal True Match Foundation

Last month I not only discovered some new favourites, but fell back in love with some old ones too. When I first picked up the L'Oreal True Match foundation last year, it quickly became a favourite of mine, that was until I started wearing the Revlon Color Stay again, which has to be one of my all time favourites. I started wearing True Match again at the beginning of the month and had forgotten just how much I love this foundation. It gives a medium coverage, is really buildable and gives you naturally looking flawless skin. Whenever I wear this foundation, I feel as though my skin has been given the perfect pick me up as it instantly makes my skin look brighter. I also find that it's really lightweight, so perfect for everyday makeup. If you would like to read more about this foundation you can read my full review here.

Smashbox It's A Wrap Waterproof Makeup Remover 

As much as I love eye makeup, the downside is that no matter what you use it can be a right pain to remove at the end of the evening, especially waterproof mascara and eyeliner. I've been using the Benefit They're Real Push Up Liner a lot this month and if anyone has used it, you will know just how incredibly stubborn it is - The stuff really doesn't budge. Over Christmas I received the Smashbox It's a Wrap Makeup Remover and I've really been putting it to the test over the last month. If you struggle in anyway to get rid of your eye makeup, I promise you, you need this remover, its a God send! It's a Wrap is an oil based remover and gets rid of all your eye makeup in an instant. There is no need for scrubbing or tearing away at your eyes with this product, it just melts away your eye makeup and is so gentle on your eyes. I can't ever see myself without this remover, its that good.

Organic Surge Hydrating Eye Cream

When it comes to skincare I have to say I'm a little lazy when it comes to eye creams and they aren't something I tend to reach for or buy as a matter of fact. However the Organic Surge Hydrating Eye Cream came into my life a little while ago and I've been reaching for it every evenings and most mornings. This eye cream is ever so gentle under the eyes and really does a great job at brightening underneath my eye area and reducing any puffiness. I love how quickly this absorbs into my skin, so its great to apply in the mornings before using my primer, and really helps to sooth over any fine lines.

So that's everything that has made it's way into my favourites. I would if you could share what you've been loving, and if you've typed up a monthly favourites post leave your link in the comments below.

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Makeup Revolution I Heart Makeup Lip Lava || Review & Swatches

Makeup Revolution I Heart Makeup Lip Lava* £2.99 

Last week you may have seen a post dedicated to some of my favourite released Makeup Revolution Lipsticks to date -  The Ultra Velour Lip Creams. Well today I'm back with another new release from the brand and one word comes to mind WOW! Makeup Revolution have done it again and have released some of most gorgeous lipsticks I've ever tried - Say hello to the Lip Lava's!

There are five shades in the Lip Lava collection, each one comes in a plastic squeezey tube and has an angled sponge applicator that releases the product once you've squeezed the tube. The first thing that really blew me away with these lipsticks has to be the pigmentation, I've honestly not seen anything like it in a lipstick for a long time; The Lip Lava is ultra glossy and leaves the most gorgeous high shine on your lips - If these wren't so pigmented you'd think they were a lipgloss, but with just one application your left with pretty much the exact colour that you see on the packaging. What I really love about these unique lipsticks is although they are mega glossy, they are not overly sticky and feel more like a lipstick on your lips rather than a gloss. 

I would say they're somewhat in-between a gloss and a lipstick - You really are getting the best of both here. When it comes to lipstick I must admit I usually opt for a matte finish just because staying power is always that extra bit longer and I always find gloss disappears too quickly. However I've found when wearing the Lip Lava's your lips stay glossy for a good few hours and even when the gloss has faded your lips are heavily stained and still look gorgeous - Which is perfect, especially if you don't have time for top ups.

Firestorm 

Firestorm is one of the most gorgeous blue toned reds that I've set my eyes on, this shade is seriously gorgeous and I would describe as a 'vampire' red. It's such a beautiful colour and would look great for evenings, going out and parties. 

Forgiven

Forgiven is the nude in the Lip Lava collection - This shade is really light and is what I would call a brown nude, it's easy to wear and is perfect for everyday. Whilst I love this shade it is a little too light for me, but paired with a slightly blush nude lip liner, I find that this shade works a treat. 

Shockwave

Shockwave is such a bold, bright and daring purple and really does look amazing on but is not for the faint hearted. If you love making a statement with your lipstick and are looking to brighten up your look this spring, this is the perfect lipstick for you.

Tremor 

Tremor is probably my favourite shade in the collection, it's such a pretty girly pink thats just perfect - It's not too bright and not too pale, if you love your girly girl pinks this is the shade for you. I love how wearable this shade is for everyday wear, I think even paired with a dramatic smokey eye, this shade will look stunning.

Unleash 

Unleash is a bright neon coral shade that has lovely orange/red tones to it - It's the kind of shade that makes me wish it was summer already. This shade paired with a lovely golden tan is going to look gorgeous and I know I'm going to be reaching for this loads when the weather gets a little brighter.

So there we have it, five gorgeous shades from the Lip Lava collection, like I said I am so impressed with these melted lipsticks, not only are they gorgeous on, but they have incredible staying power and are a great addition to any lipstick collection. I would love to know your thoughts on the Lip Lava's and what shades your planning on picking up.

Lots of Love

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