CHANEL Rouge Coco Lipstick in Gabrielle Review! ♡

Hi guys, 

Today I am bringing you with a review on the CHANEL Rouge Coco Lipstick in the shade 444 'Gabrielle'. CHANEL are one of my favourite Lipsticks to buy. They always have great classy packaging and a really nice scent to them too. (Nothing too overpowering) 

Previously, I've purchased the Rouge Coco Shine Lipsticks but this is the first lipstick I've purchased from just the 'Rouge Coco' collection. Saying that, the lipstick formula is VERY similar to that of the 'Shines'. The only real difference I've noticed is that the Rouge Coco Lipsticks offer more coverage and staying power. 

The packaging of the Rouge Coco Lipsticks is very classy and I personally LOVE CHANEL packaging so much! If you didn't know, CHANEL Lipsticks come in either Gold 'C's' or White 'C's' and I learnt recently from the CHANEL counter that this translates to mean that Lipsticks with Gold C's are more pigmented then the ones with White C's. 

As you can see the Rouge Coco Lipsticks have White C's although saying that, they are still very pigmented. The shade that I chose was 444 'Gabrielle' because I love my Red's! The packaging is pretty much identical to the Shine Lipsticks however these have a slightly different Lipstick shape and have the 'CHANEL' logo embossed on it. I love the way these Lipsticks are packaged and they look ultra pretty on any vanity. 

Here is a swatch of 444 'Gabrielle'. As you can see it is a really pretty Red colour. I would say it is a blue toned red however it is easy to pull off because of the hydrating shine. (I don't think vivid blue Red's suit me that much) this Lipstick is actually very close to the shade 'Rebelle' in the Coco Shine collection, which was the first ever CHANEL Lipstick I ever bought and also one of my all time favourites. I love wearing Red's because I think they look so classy and retro. In terms of the formula, these lipsticks feel super smooth on the lips and although they are shiner, they don't feel 'glossy' like the Shines do. I feel like these cling to the lips more, which means they should last a while on the lips. 

Here is a swatch of the Lipstick on my Lips below. 

I love this lipstick so so much! I always choose to wear Red's over Nude's and I feel like Colours like these really bring out my green eyes! 

Anyway I hope you all enjoyed this review. If you haven't already, you really should give these Lipsticks a try because they are beautiful! You can purchase these from your nearest CHANEL counter. I got mine from John Lewis for £26. 

Hope you all have a good day! 

Katie 

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FAVOURITE SKINCARE!

Hi everyone, 

So today I wanted to bring you with my favourite skincare products. The majority of which are drugstore so should be easily available to get hold of and relatively cheap too. Boots and superdrug regularly hold 3 for 2 offers as well so it's always a good idea to stock up when you can. I will leave links below on where you can get hold of each product, along with my thoughts on each one. I hope you enjoy this post and that it is useful for you. I love my skincare, especially now that I am getting older (23 already... Yikes!!) I like to know that I am taking care of myself. 

The first item I will be mentioning is the Kind To Skin Soothing Facial Toner from Simple. This product claims to leave your skin clean and refreshed, which I believe it does. I use this product after I wash my face and it really helps my skin to feel clean. This product feels really natural and almost like I am just putting water on my face as some toners can be really irritating on the face. (I have sensitive skin if anyone is wondering) I do prefer to use toners that are in a spray bottle, however I don't mind using this one as unlike some toners, this one is really easy to control how much you use and how much of it comes out. 

Rating: 3.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Kind-To-Skin-Soothing-Facial-Toner-200ml_1523/

The second item I want to share with you is also from Simple and it is the Clear Skin Oil Balancing Exfoliating Wash. I bought this because I really wanted an exfoliator as well as a normal face wash. I mainly use this when I'm in the bath or shower and use the other one on a regular day to day basis. (This just makes it easier for me, rather than having to move my facewash around as it is always by my sink) this product has Witch Hazel in it, a calming skin ingredient and I feel that since using this product, it has helped calm my skin down of any breakouts and spots. What I love about this product also is that it is oil balancing so if you have an oily t-zone like me or oily skin in general it really helps to control that, especially now we are coming into summer here in the UK because if you we like me, lots of sunshine and being outside effects the amount of oil my skin produces. 

Rating: 3.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Clear-Skin-Oil-Balancing-Exfoliation-Wash-150ml_6332/

Thirdly I want to talk about the Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes. These are a must have in my skincare routine as they are the only wipes that effectively remove my makeup whilst not irritating my sensitive skin. In the past I have used 'sensitive' skin wipes,  which have irritated my skin more. These wipes are a godsend in my opinion and the only wipes that I use now. The wipes themselves aren't too dry either and have the right amount of moisture in them. I find that I can remove most of my makeup with these wipes. (I use anothe product for my mascara/eye liner) overall, these wipes get a huge thumbs up from me. 

Rating: 4.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Kind-To-Skin-Facial-Cleansing-Wipes-1-x-25-Wipes_784/

The Simple Kind To Skin Moisturising Facial Wash is another face wash I use from Simple. This is my everyday facewash that I use morning and night as it is very gentle. I find that this facewash makes my skin feel soft and clean of any excess makeup. This facewash is a foaming facewash, which are my favourites. (I have the face scrub from Simple too but find it can scratch and irritate my skin a little bit) this is a good facewash if you just want something simple to use on an every day basis. It's nothing spectacular but it does its job which is why I like it. 

Rating: 3.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Kind-To-Skin-Moisturising-Facial-Wash-150ml_6131/

Next I want to talk about the Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. I absolutely adore this product and since using this product, I have noticed a huge difference when it comes to taking off eye makeup to the extent that I now enjoy taking it off rather than it being a constant chore and struggle. It honestly removes makeup SO easily and effortlessly. It doesn't sting the eyes either, which is a bonus. (Not suggesting you pour it into your eyes though) to use it, I tip some product onto a cotton pad and leave it over my closed eye for a few seconds and gently swipe. This product is especially good if you are tired and don't want to wash your face because it has cleansing properties so if you are feeling lazy (which is so bad because I've done this before) you can just use this product and you are good to go. This is one product that I will be continuously buying for a very very long time, unless I find something even better which to be honest I highly doubt.  

Rating: 5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Garnier-Micellar-Cleansing-Water-400ml_1440752/

The L'oréal Skin Perfection Advanced Correcting Serum is a brand new product I am currently trying and so far, I am really liking how it sits on and reacts with my skin. On the packaging it says to use alone or before moisturiser but I've been using it as a primer before makeup and find that it works really really well. It sinks into my skin really nicely and makes it feel so smooth and silky and ready for makeup. The product also claims to minimalise the appearance of pores and whilst I haven't noticed a major difference in them, my overall skin appearance does look better and almost slightly airbrushed. 

Rating: 4/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/LOreal-Paris-Skin-Perfection-Advanced-Correcting-Serum_1360860/

In terms of moisturisers, I am currently using two different ones. The first one is the Nivea Daily Essentials Oil Free Moisturising Day Cream for Oily/Combination Skin. I use this as my standard everyday moisturiser. To be honest, I wasn't expecting much from this moisturiser. My mum actually gave it to me because she never used to it so I gave it a whirl, not thinking anything of it but I was pleasantly surprised. This moisturiser works so well on dry patches of the skin. Although this is aimed at Oily skin and whilst I do have Oily skin, I do have some dry areas such as around my mouth and nose. I found that this cream works so well on those dry patches and makes my whole skin feel moisturiser and soft. My only gripe really is that I tend to use this product up so fast, despite the fact it is 50mls.

Rating: 4.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Nivea-Daily-Essentials-Oil-Free-Moisturising-Day-Cream-For-Oily-to-Combination-Skin-50ml_1142586/

The Simple Spotless Skin Anti-blemish Moisturiser is the second product I am currently using. I mainly use this when I have breakouts to help calm my skin down. This product has Zinc and Camomile inside, which are popular skin calming ingredients. Since using this product, I have noticed that whilst my breakouts haven't gone, they have noticeably reduced and the area is a lot calmer. This isn't my favourite product but until I find a really good spot reducing product, I will stick with this. 

Rating: 3.5/5

Link: http://www.boots.com/en/Simple-Clear-Skin-Oil-Balancing-Moisturiser-75ml_6338/ (this one is slightly different because for some reason the original one featured isn't available anymore, unless they have just changed the packaging)

Now it is on to eye creams! 

One of my favourite skin care products is eye creams and I like to invest highly in them, mainly because I have really dark circles so I like to do everything I can to diminish them. 

The first two I want to talk about are from Benefit. 

The It's Potent Eye Cream Is a product that I have a love/hate relationship with. The product itself smells really good! (Like apple cider) this product claims to help with dark eye circles and I was really expecting good things from this, however I found that it didn't help with them whatsoever! After trying this, I felt really bummed, HOWEVER this cream is amazing as a moisturising eye cream as the formula is really thick and perfect for soothing dry eyes. The texture can be a bit greasy, so when applying before makeup I would wait until it has been fully absorbed into the skin, which you should do anyway. I wouldn't recommend this for dark circles, however I would recommend it as a moisturiser for the eyes. 

Rating: 3/5

Link: https://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/its-potent-eye-cream

The Puff Off eye gel from Benefit is fantastic in that it has a fancy iron looking 'cooling' tip that makes this gel glide on sooooo smoothly. I really love this product for waking up my eyes and it really does help with puffiness. I use this when I wake up feeling really tired or after an exhausting day and I love it. The applicator, however is very hard to control and it is so easy to waste some product as loads often comes out at once. The formula itself is really nice though and isn't too thick nor too funny. 

Rating: 4/5

Link: https://www.benefitcosmetics.co.uk/product/view/puff-off

My current favourite eye cream is the Keihl's Midnight Recovery Eye and I am absolutely in love with this product. This product smells so so good and feel so so nice on the skin. The applicator tip is tiny so it is super easy to apply under the eyes. Although this product is rather expensive, I feel that for the money it is highly worth it. It glides on really smoothly and makes the under eye area feel really smooth. I have noticed also, when using this product, my concealer under my eyes goes on so nice and smoothly which is a huge bonus. This is a fairly new product of mine so I can't give a too detailed review on it, however if you are looking for a new eye cream I would recommend investing in this one because so far it proving to be amazing. 

Rating: 4/5

Link: http://www.kiehls.co.uk/skin-care/by-category/eyes-lips/midnight-recovery-eye

Lastly I wanted to give a mention to some new lipbalms that I have been absolutely adoring. These are the Hurraw! Lipbalms and I have them in Coconut, Vanilla and Chai Spice. I originally purchased these after seeing 'Shaaanxo' rave about them on YouTube and they are well worth purchasing! What I love about these is that they come in all sorts of flavours but not only that, they are also vegan and cruelty free. They are perfect for your handbag, makeup bag, etc because they are so slim. In terms of the formula, they feel really nice on the lips. Not too waxy or sticky. I hate lip products that are sticky. Overall I really love these and I can't wait to try out the other flavours! 

Rating: 5/5

Link: http://www.mypure.co.uk/brand/hurraw?gclid=CjwKEAjwj9GqBRCRlPram97Xk3ESJADrN7IegUo8EBoqpkRxoDjsNUw1wudbW_tZKXunowQynjjVgxoCAP3w_wcB

if you have any questions or feedback, i'd love to hear you comments.

I hope everyone is having a good week!

Katie

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20 Random Facts About Me - Get To Know Me!

Since I love doing tags and quizzes, today I have decided to bring you with a '20 Random Facts About Me' post. I tried to make this as interesting as possible so I hope you enjoy! If you have any really random facts about yourselves, leave them in the comments below! :)

 So here are my 20 random facts about me:

1. I'm left handed although I eat right handed. (fork in my left hand) 

2. I have a birthmark in the shape of a love heart.

3. I've met way more than your average amount of celebrities.

4. I'm 5"2 1/2 so I'm a lil shortcake.

5. I love TV and Film and attending TV shows/ Film conventions. 

6. I have a serious addiction to Netflix and drama series. (Prison Break and Pretty Little Liars) 

7. I am still obsessed with Pokémon and I have completed every single game out so far. 

8. Whenever I go to Victoria Secret I ALWAYS have to buy a body spray/body wash/spray set and I can't leave with just one, it has to be all of them. (And all the same scent obv) 

9. I've had a full fringe on/off for pretty much most of my life. 

10. I was born with black hair and then it turned blonde. (I'm like an opposite of Rapunzel) 

11. Disneyland is my favourite place in the whole wide world.

12. I love Italy and Italian food and if I could, I would move there permanently. 

13. I would love a career in Television but not actually on TV. (I want to do behind the scenes stuff) 

14. I love bow ties on guys and I often make them. (I actually made some spiky ones for Jedward and they wore them on TV) 

15. I have 5 tattoos and I have a very high pain tolerance. 

16. I am NOT afraid of snakes. I've actually stroked one and think little ones are cute? 

17. My favourite animal is an Elephant and Dumbo is one of my favourite films of all time.

18. I could live off mint chocolate for the rest of my life. Specifically mint aeros. I loooove chocolate. 

19. I'm one of those people who order weird things at Starbucks like caramel macchiatos with pumps of strawberry syrup. 

20. I have strong views on feminism and animal welfare and can be very opinionated. 

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Beauty Scenario Tag! ♡

1. You have to get rid of all your foundations and you can only keep one high end and one drugstore, which do you keep?

This is pretty easy for me. 

For high end, I would choose Estēe Lauder, Double Wear Foundation because it offers amazing coverage and stays put all day. It is also pretty easy to find a colour that matches you because there are so many. (Over 20 I believe) 

For drugstore, I would choose the L'oréal Infallible 24hr Foundation as it sits really nicely on the skin and gives a nice natural look whilst adding plenty of coverage too. (I would say about a medium) 

 

2. You go for an interview and the lady interviewing you has lipstick on her teeth. Do you approach the subject or ignore it completely?

This is tricky because if it was the other way round, I would want somebody to tell me, however in an interview situation it may be quite awkward. Especially if there are others in the room too so I would say... Probably not! 

3. You’re not feeling yourself and need a pick me up. Which lipstick do you put on to make yourself feel beautiful?

This one is pretty easy for me. I would 100% recommend MAC's Ruby Woo if you are feeling down as it instantly makes you feel gorgeous! The colour is so bright and fierce and is an instant pick me up! 

Who doesn't love a bold red lip? 

4. You go back in time for a day to your teenage years, how would you do your hair and makeup differently?

I would definitely grow my hair out because I always had short hair and I don't think it ever suited me. Now that I am growing it out, I looooove having longer hair. Saying that I would also tell myself to use more hair oils because they really do help. (Argan and coconut oil are amazing!!) 

In terms of makeup, I would encourage myself to buy proper makeup brushes because I always used to use my fingers and to invest in a primer to make my makeup last longer! 

5. You ask your hairdresser for a shoulder length Pixie Lott hair cut, but they hear wrong and give you a pixi cut. Do you a) Smile, say thank you, leave and call your mum hysterical b) Cry in the chair and things get awkward or c) Complain to the manager and demand a refund.

I am a wimp so I'd go with A! I always hate having my hair cut because I'm trying to grow it long so any length they cut off is soul destroying! 

6. Your friend surprises you with a 4 day city break and you have 1 hour to pack. Which ‘do it all’ palette do you pack in your makeup bag?

I only really have one 'do it all' palette and that is this one by MUA. 

It has eyeshadows, blushes, a bronzer and a highlighter so what more could you want? It's also super cheap too. 

7. Your house has been robbed, don’t worry everyone is safe, but your beauty stash has been raided. What’s the product you really hope is safe?

My naked palette!! It's my baby! 

8. Your friend borrows your makeup and returns it in awful condition. Do you a) Just pretend you haven’t noticed b) Ask them to repurchase it or c) Secretly do the same to something of theirs

I would keep all my anger bottled up and go with A! 

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Make-Up Questions Tag!!! Brands, Make-Up Crimes, Favourite Lipstick, Primers, Skin Types and MORE!! ♡

Since i'm quite new to blogging, I thought I would do a beauty tag so you can get to know me more. This is a tag I found going around on some beauty blogs so I thought I would give it a go.

How many times do you wash your face daily?

TWICE! I used to only use face wash once a day but now I just feel gross if I don't wash it twice. (Morning and Evening)

What skin type do you have? (dry, oily or combination)

I have combination skin :) 

What is your current facial wash?

I change my face wash all the time. I like to use the Clinique skin care sets however recently i've been using a face wash from simple to save a bit of money.

Do you exfoliate?

Occasionally which is so bad I know... oh the shame!

What brand do you use?

I love Lush because they have really nice face masks and some of them are really good at exfoliating the skin.

What moisturiser do you use? 

At the moment I am using one from the Nivea essentials line for oily/combination skin.

Do you have freckles?

I don't have freckles, however I do have 3 Beauty spots on my face. 

Do you use eye cream?

Yes! I couldn't live without eye cream. I am using the Kiehl's Midnight Recovery Eye Cream at the moment as my eyes currently need some loving. 

Do you or did you have acne prone skin?

Yes I do and it SUCKS! 

Did you ever use ProActiv?

I don't think I have ever seen that here in the UK, however I have heard very mixed reviews on it. 

What foundation do you use?

Currently I am using the L'oréal Infallible 24hr foundation :)

How about concealer?

I love using Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer in Fair (to REALLY brighten my eyes) and also the Rimmel Wake Me Up (not sure what shade because it's rubbed off but probably the lightest one) 

Do you know your undertone colour?

Yes I do. I got matched at a counter and the lady said I am Neutral which means I can wear either Yellow or Pink foundations however Yellow suits me more so I always opt for that. 

What do you think of fake eyelashes?

I think they can really enhance an eye look, however I personally don't like wearing them. 

Did you know that you are supposed to change your mascara every 3 months?

Yes I did and I am pretty sure I have never used one for up to 3 months because I am always buying new ones BUT I so keep old ones in my draws for ages so I should probably throw some out. 

What brand of mascara do you use?

Benefit or Maybelline. At the moment it is Maybelline Lash Sensational Mascara that I am using. 

Sephora or Mac?

Never been to Sephora (UK problems) so i'll say MAC

Do you have a MAC Pro-Card?

No I do not. 

What make-up tools do you use in make-up application?

I love RealTechniques brushes to apply my makeup. They are amazing and reasonably priced. 

Do you use make-up base/primer for the eyes?

I barely wear eyeshadow anymore but when I do I use one from TooFaced or one of my Maybelline 24hr Colour Tattoo's 

For the face?

YES ALWAYS!! I used to never wear a primer on my face but now I just CAN'T DO IT! I LOVE the Lumi Magique Base from L'Oréal. 

What is your favourite eye shadow? (Colour or Shade)

I don't have a specific colour but I am loving the Naked Palette. If i had to choose a Colour/Shade, anything that's Bronze/Gold. 

Do you use pencil or liquid eye-liner?

Liquid on my lash line and pencil on my water line. (usually a nude colour or white on my waterline to really open up my eyes)

How often do you poke your eyes with an eye liner pencil?

Never with a pencil (touches wood) but I am always doing it with mascara wands. 

What do you think of pigment eye shadows?

I don't think i've ever used a pigment but in videos i've watched, they look stunning!

Do you use mineral make-up? 

I've used bareminerals well-rested powder for under my eyes and I love that but that's it for mineral makeup.

What is your favourite lipstick?

MAC - Korean Candy (Sheen Supreme)

How about lip gloss? 

I never wear lip gloss anymore but if I had to choose one, NARS and Benefit are my favourites. 

What is your favourite blush?

Benefit - Dandelion

Do you buy make-up on e-bay?

NEVER. I bought Benefit and MAC makeup once which turned out to be fake. (they filled a mascara with PAINT so be careful when buying online as you can seriously harm yourself. Luckily I didn't)

Do you like drug store make-up?

YES I do. I went through a faze recently where I only wore high end makeup but there really are some amazing products out there for a quarter of the price of high end. 

Do you go to CCO's? (Cosmetic Company Outlets)

I don't think we have many of those in the UK. Nope.

Did you ever consider taking make-up classes?

Yes I have. I was considering doing a Television Make-Up Course but instead I went and did a Media Degree instead. 

Are you clumsy in putting on make-up?

Generally no but when it comes to eye makeup and eye liner etc, that's a big fat yes! 

Name a make-up crime that you hate?

Errr I'm not sure what a makeup crime is? haha. I'd say maybe not washing your brushes regularly and not throwing out makeup but then again I do that so.... awkward. 

Do you like colourful shades of make-up (lipstick, eye shadow) or neutral tones?

I love colourful lipsticks!

Which celebrity always has great make-up?

 Kylie Jenner and Lorde are my favourite and also Taylor Swift. 

If you could leave the house with just ONE Make-up item, what would you use?

AHHH this is SO hard! Can I not pick three? Brows, Mascara and Foundation. 

Could you ever leave the house without any make-up on?

Yes and I have done before when I was desperate for a McDonald's Breakfast (I wouldn't have made it if I had waited and done my makeup) but if I had the choice I probably wouldn't. 

Do you think you look good even without any make-up on?

I always like to think I am a very positive person and whilst I do feel comfortable being myself, I do get anxiety and paranoia when it comes to looking good without makeup. One part of me doesn't really care what others think of me without any makeup on and the other half is screaming how bad I look. It's 50/50 but I think the media is hugely to blame because I used to never feel self-conscious about things like this and my friends are all super pretty. 

In your opinion, what is the BEST make-up line?

 If I had to choose one, I would pick Rimmel. 

What do you think of Make-up?

I love makeup if you wear it for the right reasons. 

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MAC Sheen Supreme - Korean Candy Review ♡

Hi everyone, 

Today I wanted to bring you all with a mini review on a new lipstick I purchased this month! That lipstick is MAC's Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Korean Candy!! Now when I purchased this lipstick, I intended on getting Morange (Amplified) however they were sold out so I opfted for option B ... Korean Candy! In the shop, Korean Candy and Morange swatched very similar. The only real difference I saw was that Morange was a true 'Orange' orange whereas Korean Candy is more 'Popsicle' Orange! (I am so bad at describing colours so please forgive me) 

Anyway on to the swatches and review!! 

As mentioned, Korean Candy is a Sheen Supreme so therefore this kind of lipstick opts for a different kind of packaging and to be honest, I much prefer this kind of packaging to the original lipsticks. 

The Sheen Supreme lipsticks are priced currently at £16.50 and you can purchase them from www.maccosmetics.co.uk if you live on the UK. (They are also available in places like Selfridges, House of Fraser, Debenhams and John Lewis) 

These lipsticks are super super creamy and highly pigmented. When I first heard about these lipsticks, I assumed they wouldn't be very pigmented because the 'sheen' element suggests to me that they would only appear as a sheen on the lips, however I find these to be pigmented and the formula is very close to that of the original Cremesheens and Amplified Lipsticks from MAC. 

Above is a swatch of Korean Candy and as you can see it is a very very bright orange, however I LOVE it! This lipstick has no shimmer in it, it feels sooo creamy on the lips and whilst the colour may not appeal to everyone, it is super flattering on me. Previously when watching YouYubers use  orange lipsticks, I thought they couldn't possibly pull off ORANGE LIPS but I was so so wrong! This colour looks absolutely beautiful on yellow toned skin and if you have a tan it would look super gorgeous too. I find that this colour compliments my green eyes so so well, as it would with blue eyes too. I think this is the perfect colour to wear in the summer time and I can't wait to rock this on the beach!! In terms of staying power, I was pleasantly surprised at long it stayed put. With the formula being soooo creamy, I was expecting it to last two or three hours at most, however i found that this could last up to 6 hoursish (depending on what you eat and drink) however I would recommend topping it up regularly as some bits tend to fade faster than others. Ie in the centre of the lips. With this lipstick I would recommend wearing a lip balm. (I always do anyway with any lipstick) the forumula is quite thick on the lips so it may dry out lips a bit more then your standard creamy lipstick.

Below is a picture of me wearing the lipstick. In pictures the lipstick pulls slightly red, however in person it is definitely orange. ALSO, if anyone is ever looking for the perfect nail polish to match an orange lip, I found that 'Glaston-Berry' from The Rimmel Kate Moss collection matches PERFECTLY!! (It is what I am also wearing in the picture below) 

I hope everyone gives this lipstick a go and if you are afraid of trying orange lips... DON'T BE!! 

I hope you all enjoyed this review! I give this lipstick a 4/5 stars!! 

Have an amazing day everyone! 

Katie

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♡ what's in my makeup bag? ♡

Hi everyone, 

So today I thought I would show you all what's in my makeup bag! I LOVE these type of posts and videos, mainly because I am generally a really nosy person haha but I also love to look for new products to try. I hope this post is somewhat useful to you all. I keep all my favourite makeup in my makeup bag including all of my everyday looks so this post is a sort of three-in-one post :) 

The makeup bag I am using at the moment is one of Zoe (Zoella's) makeup bags and you can purchase these in super drug! I opted for the mint green one and believe me it took a LOT of time for me to decide which one to buy because they are all so cute.

The majority of makeup I use on a day-to-day basis is drugstore, however I do LOVE high-end products too. 

As you can see, the majority of lipsticks I keep in my bag (actually all my lipsticks) are red. I keep going through fazes when it comes to lipstick colours and at the moment I am loving red! I find it to be a really classy colour and it's super feminine too. 

The four red lipsticks I own from MAC (as seen above) are: Ruby Woo (Retro Matte), Brave Red (Creemsheen), Chilli (Matte) and Lady Bug (Lustre). I tend to only wear Ruby Woo when going to special events because it is such a bright bold red and it is also very very dry on my lips so wearing it everyday would not be a wise choice. Lady Bug I would describe as a 'red' red because it has no obvious undertones. (Ruby Woo has very strong blue undertones which I feel don't really suit me as well) Brave Red is very glossy and I would describe it as a very bright red too and I feel this would suit most skin tones. (I am an NC25 in MAC for anyone wondering) Chilli is one of my favourite lipsticks because it is orange based however it is still quite subtle and still obviously red. I love chilli and I think it is one of those lipsticks that is highly underrated, I never see anyone rave about this. I do feel that orange toned lipsticks suit me more because of my yellow toned skin and I feel that they go so well with green eyes, which I have.

Moving on, I recently purchased MAC's Bronzer in Golden and a Mineralise Skin Finish in Soft and Gentle (after it being forever out of stock EVERYWHERE) And since purchasing these items weeks ago, they haven't left my bag since. I honestly wear these two products every day! The bronzer is beautiful in that it's not too brown or too orange, it's super natural and super pretty for spring! The highlighter too isn't too strong either. I mean, it's not 'subtle' but it's not intense either. It's that really nice 'in-between' and it makes your cheek bones look really glowy and beautiful. 

L'oréal is one of my favourite drugstore makeup brands so it is no surprise that I have a few of their items in my makeup bag. The Lumi Magique base is on my favourites as it gives a dewy effect to your foundation. I also find that this primer lasts for ages and I never seem to run out of it, which is a huge sigh of relief for my bank balance. Saying that, it's not expensive though. It's also a very close dupe to the MAC Strobe Cream. 

When it comes to eye products and particularly mascara, I always find myself going back to Maybelline. I think it's a nostalgia thing because when I was in my early teens, I would ONLY wear Maybelline. Anyway, I have tried so many higher mascaras and some are amazing (Benefit, Lancôme, MAC) are my favourites however after trying the Lash Sensational Mascara by Maybelline, I have been suckered back in... Now this mascara is a very very good dupe for the new Benefit Roller Lash, as the wands are very very similar. I do prefer the Roller Lash, just because it's not as clumpy but if you are on a budget, I would highly recommend this one. It makes your lashes super thick and it's really easy to remove. (I use Garnier Micellar Water)

Eyebrows are something that I take great pride in and I LOVE a really good eyebrow product! At the moment I am trying the benefit Gimme Brow in Medium along with L'oréal's Brow Artist Plumper (which I believe has fibres in it so it makes your brows super thick) I find that the two compliment each other really well and my eyebrows stay on FOREVER!! 

In terms of blushes, my absolute favourite is benefit's Dandelion blush!! I have to be honest and say that I am NOT a blush person, however when I feel like wearing it, I always go for benefit Dandelion. It is the perfect pink colour and it goes really well with red lipsticks as long as you apply it lightly, otherwise it's more clown face then pretty face. 

If anyone would like a more in depth review of any of these products or would like to know anything about any of the products I haven't mentioned in this post, feel free to comment and ask me. I didn't want to make this post super long so I thought I would just mention my favourites. (I am also trying out the L'oréal foundation at the moment so I will probably make a blog post/review on that soon) 

I hope you all have an amazing day! 

Katie 

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