'Plum Russian'

The real reason I love Bourjois Chubby sticks? There so hydrating and so comfortable on your lips, literally feels like your just wearing lip balm. On a recent visit to Boots, I noticed they had added two new shades to the line. Could this collection get any better? Hell yes! By adding the two shades the whole collection has an Autumn feel. They have added ‘Plum Russian’ & ‘Red Island’ (Red island looks perfect for Christmas oops 'C' word well were in October were allowed now surely?) Sadly I didn’t pick up Red Island as there was only one left, unsealed and not looking pretty! I feel like I’ve raved way to much about these see here & here, If you haven’t tried these…do! In my opinion they knock Clinique & Revlon out of the water (S&G ones will always have a place in my heart ‘Nudist’ is still my go to shade)

Is anyone excited for the Rimmel chubby sticks? What do you guys think over the chubby stick phase or still excited about new releases?

P.S On paler skin tones I can imagine this will be a purple, because of my darker warm skin tone all lip products seem to be much more...wearable good but not so great when you want a super bold colour! 

WOMN #2

Literally these have been on rotation pretty much through the month of September. I absolutely adore Barry M polishes there just great! I've owned the nail polish above for well over a year no gloopyness and the brush is still in working order (longer lasting then some of the other more pricier nail polishes I own) I'm on the hunt for there Autumn collection but my Boots doesn't have any stock yet :(

The second polish which can be described as a grey/purple...browny colour is Models Own 'Purple Party Pro' I love this polish. It's a very unique shade in my collection (which is kind of small believe it or not!) I'm yet to find a cheaper dupe for this shade as I haven't come across anything similar.

What Autumn ranges are you looking forward to? Essie will be my next point of call...a certain navy colour has been added to my wish list.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick

                    

Another day, another lipstick. I do apologise for my lip heavy blog posts a lately I do love my lipsticks and lately there's been so many great drugstore releases.

On a 'merry' night out I sported Rimmels 'Glam Plum Fulham'.  These are so so creamy verging on lip balm territory, there extremely pigmented and smell real...nice (totally irrelevant but other Rimmel lipsticks I've had In the past have smelt super plasticy.) Long wearing I hear you ask? That box is definitely ticked here, this lasted all night long (after a mojito or 2...or 3 moving on) I literally came home with a bright lip literally like I'd just applied it.

I still love my colour crush lipstick but for something a little more long wearing I'd pick the Rimmel every time, (or if you fancy it buy both you can never have enough lipsticks!)

I'm off to add 'Mayfair Red Lady' & 'In Love With Ginger' to my collection.

What are your favourite drugstore lipsticks? 

P.S My picture doesn't do the lipstick much justice it's much brighter in natural lightening view this blog post on Fleur De Force for a better picture and swatches for other shades! 

AM Skincare

Over the past few months I think it’s become apparent to myself and nearest and dearest that I may have a problem. I ‘INSERT NAME’ am a skincare junkie, I’m not sure how it happened, when it happened, but my stash well lets just say it isn’t looking sparse!

Even when I find a routine that I love and works well I’m always on to the next new product, I think with skin care my mind set will always be that there is something better.

*Disclaimer I just thought I would mention what we all know, water, eating a balanced diet are always a necessary for healthy skin-products help along the way*

Ren Clarifying Clay Cleanser £18

Gentle, but effective. Two words that describe this lovely, lovely cleanser from Ren (lovely 3 times a charm!.) When I first heard about this and read reviews I was a bit sceptical. I’ve never tried a clay cleanser (doesn’t clay belong in masks?) first thoughts before trying was dry, tight irritated skin but I confirm this cleanser is nothing like my initial thoughts. This cleans my skin, a deep clean to the pores, my skin feels fresh clean and clear. This manages to hydrate my skin, soak up excess oil –all whilst having a lovely smell it’s so relaxing.  I’ve been using this for just over a month now and my skin just seems to love this. Massage into skin, remove with a hot flannel and your pretty much ready for your next step…

La Roche-Posay Serozinc £10-£15 via Ebay

Facial sprays. A hype I’ve never really ‘got’ in a hot climate yes, perhaps I just haven’t found the one yet. But most seem to really dry my skin out. Initial thoughts on this product was ‘glorified water’ but I can confirm I couldn’t have been more wrong! This works best sprayed onto a cotton pad and massaged on to skin. This really helps to calm my spots, and has also helped an awful lot with my dreaded oily t-zone! I highly recommend.

Origins Ginzing £23

I rave about this far to much. But here we have it. It smells delish, hydrates my skin and just gets the job done. My little pot is looking awfully empty but this will most definitely be on my repurchase list. I love this moisturiser,it’s super light for summer, but super energising for those dark winter months.

That’s pretty much it, I like to incorporate  oils (see review here) & serums but I will do a skin care add ons post some time soon, watch this space

What’s in your morning skincare routine? How do you change your skincare up for winter? Any recommendations for combination skin?