FOTD - Neve Cosmetics Eyes

Face: Benefit Hello Flawless foundation in honey, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection concealer in medium, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Neve Cosmetics Mineral blush in magic potion;

Eyes: Neve Cosmetics Mineral Eyeshadow in dormouse dreams, Neve Cosmetics Pastello eye pencil in petrolio, Mac Paint Pot in painterly, Neve Cosmetics Occhioni mascara;

Lips: Clinique Chubby Stick in 13 mighty mimosa.

FOTD - Clinique Chubby Stick in Mimosa

Face: Smashbox Photo Finish Primer, Ysl Touche Eclat Foundation in BR40, Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in 07 Warm Light, Giorgio Armani Master Corrector in pink, Benefit Cha Chat Tint, St Tropez Skin Illuminator in Violet, Becca Fine Pressed Powder in Sesame;

Eyes: Urban Decay Primer Potion, Max Factor Liquid Effect Pencil in Black Fire, Soap & Glory Thick & Fast mascara, L'Oreal Volume Million Lashes in extra-black, Maybelline Eye Studio Duo in 62 Mocha Mirage;

Lips: Clinique Chubby Stick in Mighty Mimosa.

Lip Products Comparison

When I wrote my recent Debenhams Haul post, I realised I never blogged about my other Clinique Chubby Stick... so, I decide to quickly put them side by side to compare the shades... it could be helpful if you're considering to buy them, I imagine.
I have also compared the Ysl Glossy Stains that I have... Hope you enjoy! :)

 Clinique Chubby Stick

l-r Super Strawberry / Mighty Mimosa

Ysl Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain

l-r Corail Fauve /  Corail Aquatique / Encre Rose

What do you think?
This post was actually a lot of fun... maybe I should do a 'my lipsticks collection' post... would you be interested in it?
xxx

Haul / Debenhams

Clinique Chubby Stick in 13 Mighty Mimosa

On Sunday's Post, I mentioned that I was looking to buy another lip crayon...

I came to the conclusion that - even if the Revlons are cheaper - I prefer the Cliniques as I find them more moisturizing and comfortable to wear.

I went for Mighty Mimosa because it's such a pretty colour, as simple as that.

 Also, it's very flattering on my skintone so I will get the most use out of it.

I know there are some Chubby Sticks Intense coming out soon but I prefer this type of product to be sheer, to be honest.

What I am looking forward to, Clinique-wise, are the Chubby Sticks for eyes... when are they coming out??? I saw some spoilers months ago but not release date as yet. :(

amount of product you get

Ysl Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Stain in 12 Corail Fauve

Now, it's just plain rude to place an order for only 1 item, right? ;)

Well, I decided to pick up another favourite lip product of mine (also, had to reach 40quid to take advantage of the promotion).

This is, actually, my 3rd Ysl glossy stain... ops... You can check the others here.

 These are expensive beauties but the quality is amazing, in my opinion.

Also, the colours are vibrant and interesting... especially now that I'm trying not to buy dupes in my lipstick collection.

Corail Fauve is a coral pink, very wearable; again, I like the consistency, very light formula and performs amazingly. The applicator works well too and you get just the right amount of product out.

What's your favourite lip product/colour??

x

Random Catch-up

Hawaiian Tropic Silk Hydration Protective Sun Lotion SPF 15

I got this through the post; you could enter a draw to receive a sample on the Hawaiian Tropic website, months ago.

This sunscreen lotion has moisturizing ribbons that, apparently, keep you hydrated during sun exposure. It arrived quite late for me to try out now, plus the SPF15 is nowhere near enough to actually sunbathe, in my opinion.

I will save it for next spring and use it as a city spf protection - smells lovely!

I'm a big fan of both the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain & Clinique Chubby Stick - and I want to get another one... the problem is that I can't decide on which colour to buy... so I went a bit swatch-crazy in Boots. ;P

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains

Clinique Chubby Sticks

I also want one of these Clinique holders that you could get in June (when the new colours came out)... anybody knows if they're still available and where??

Lancome New Hypnose Star mascara

The lovely Sandra from Beauty Balm heard me complaining that I couldn't find a Tatler magazine with the free mascara anywhere, so she kindly posted one to me - she's such a sweetheart! :)

I love this mascara - it's really become one of my favourite, I'm just not a fan of the floral scent.

Still, I like it so much that the smell doesn't put me off from using it.

I got both these parfumes from Boots.com - you can often apply for a free sample and I usually find out about these on Twitter.

Guerlain La Petite Robe Noire is not to my liking: it's too sweet, coming from the cherries and berries in it, and gives me an headache.

Lancome La Vie Est Belle, instead, is lovely! This is warmer and powdery and grown up, which I prefer.

I just realised that's the one with Julia Roberts in the advert... she looks pretty amazing in it, don't you think?!

I'm pretty obsessed with trying new foundations - lately, there are just too many coming out all the time that I don't have enough hours in a day to try them all, really... the most hyped have been YSL Le Teint Touch Eclat and Urban Decay Naked Skin.

They are both very very nice foundations but I have to give the edge to Urban Decay Naked Skin!

The consistency of UD one is just right up my street - it's nearly liquid and disappears into the skin. 

I got the shade 3.0 which I think it's a tad too light for me but still, It's performing really well.

YSL also gives a great, natural finish... but I now tend to compare all foundations to my favourite - NARS Sheer Glow - and that baby still comes up on top!

Finally, I won Raffles Bizarre giveaway - YAY!!

A huge collection of diy goodies, note paper, stickers, postcards... I'm obsessed with stationery as well so I was thrilled to see this parcel in my letterbox. I'm sure it will come in hand to prettify Christmas pressies, too. ;)

 

What have you been up to lately? :)

xx