Urban Decay Ruby Rose Collection - #Lipstickismyvice

Urban Decay have released a HUNDRED! lipsticks old and new, with Ruby Rose as the face of the launch, I was very excited to be sent five stunning shades from the collection, I just knew they were going to be amazing and as you can imagine with 100 lipsticks you'd have lot's of beautiful shades and finishes to make your little hearts flutter! 

The Vice Collection combines everything from new shades to cult favourites you thought you'd never return and several shades which were inspired by other lip products, Eyeshadows and Eye Pencils.

Encased in their iconic Urban Decay packaging, vice lipsticks come in a beautiful gunmetal bullet-like casing with a gold base the stamped lettering adds a little something extra. In true Urban Decay style, each lipstick also features the embossed UD.

The five shades I received are -

BackTalk - is a Comfort Matte finish and is described as being a mauve/pink nude lipstick with cool undertones, I'd say it had a slight satin finish, certainly a shade that anyone can wear. This is my pick of the bunch as I'm more of a neutral lip lover - sorry! 

714 - this shade was originally released in the Gwen Stefani collection, it is such a stunning shade. With a Mega Matte finish, 714 is bold, it is bright and it is described as being a medium-dark red with warm orange undertones, it is a stunning shade and I did enjoy wearing it.

Firebird - is a cream finish and is described as being a deep fuchsia with cool blue undertones which just gives it a perfect finish, due to the blue it brightens teeth making them look whiter, this is my favourite bright shade and again was in Gwen's collection.

Pandemonium - is a Mega Matte finish and is a very dark, almost red toned purple which has a satin finish.  I'm on the fence with this one, it is definitely out of my comfort zone! But the lipstick itself is highly pigmented and lovely to apply.

Big Bang - is a metallized finish and is described as being a bright pink sparkle shade. It is a raspberry pink shade with quite subtle, cool undertones and it has a light pink micro-glitter which reflects amazingly in the light. A gorgeous sparkly lippie that feels comfortable on your lips, I couldn't feel any glitter particles, this is one pretty looking shade. 

At just £15 a lipstick and with 100 shades to choose from there are shades for everyone whether your mood is looking for bold brights, Vampy or subtle neutral shades, they are available in 6 different finishes, 

• Mega Matte — super intense matte
• Comfort Matte — their creamiest matte
• Cream — the original creamy luxury formula
• Metallized — cream with a high level of pearl pigments
• Sheer — a punch of colour, with a sheer, shiny finish
• Sheer Shimmer — slightly transparent finish with floating pearl and a smooth texture.

Urban Decay have been on fire this year and have released lot's of great new products, I have a few new releases from the Naked skin range which I'm currently putting to the test.

What will you be running out to buy from the Ruby Rose collection?

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L’Oreal Infallible Sculpt Collection - review and Swatches.

it’s a foundation that is the texture of a tinted moisturiser, it is only available in two shades for £8.99. I have the lighter shade, I was pleasantly surprised just how well it covered my redness and freckles. It Provided the perfect base for my contour, a Light coverage base that has Smart Pigments to match the skin’s colour, it also builds to a perfect level of blendable coverage. It leaves me with flawless-looking skin without caking as it has grip technology which fuses with your contour for a long-lasting sculpted finish. You can wear as a primer/base or as your foundation which I think is great depending in the look you prefer.

Nude Beige

Soft Sand

Soft Rosy

Infallible Sculpt Blush available in three gorgeous shades, Nude Beige, Soft Sand and Soft Rosy all come with a cheek highlight and two complimenting blush tones. All are beautiful and look like they will suit all skin tones, so compact but with great pigmentation to give you a stunning finish. Priced at £7.99 currently on offer of 3 for 2 to allow you to snap them all up! Such a great idea to give you three seperate products in one little compact.

innovative cream to powder technology is easy to apply and super blendable.

Sculpt and define your features with shadow and light, with our cream to powder Contouring Palette. Your sculpted finish looks true-to-skin, with a flawless matte finish.The lighter shade is designed to lift and highlight the high-points of your face, whilst the darker shade creates the illusion of shadow, to sculpt your face to perfection. Available in light/medium and medium/dark. Available for £9.99 each, the contour is a little orange on my skin if I use too much product, but used lightly and blended well I can easily make it work.

Have you tried anything from the new collection?

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Clarins Blush Prodige Illuminating Cheek Colour in Sweet Rose

Achieve a petal-perfect complexion with this Clarins Blush Prodige in Sweet Rose £26.00, a luminous, rosy shade. Part of the Spring 2015 Garden Escape Spring Collection, this dusky pink adds instant freshness to your cheeks, reminiscent of the velvety petals of a rose. In just one sweep you glow as if lit from within. A gorgeous finely milled super silky, lightweight powder blush containing the perfect combination of mineral and plant extracts. Adds colour and luminosity to cheeks for an instant, healthy-looking glow. The stunning mosaic palette contains different shades and finishes, enabling you to illuminate your complexion and enhance its natural radiance and beauty.

It is such a pretty spring shade to brighten up your complexion giving you a youthful, fresh and awake look with a pop of matte colour matched with a micro particle highlight shade, adding a lovely subtle touch of colour.... it is a perfect addition to anyone's make up bag this spring! 

As always it is presented in a gorgeous metal gold compact housed in the signature red velvet pouch, adding a touch of luxury and quality.. If you've not checked out this new collection you need to be quick before it sells out as it is beautiful from the limited edition eye shadow palette to the new instant light lip balm perfectors.

What's your favourite Clarins product?

Clarins Limited Edition Colours of Brazil Collection 2014

This Limited Edition colours of Brazil* eye quartet has four wet/dry eyeshadows with matte, iridescent and satin effects, and one royal blue cream-texture eyeliner for an intense gaze. The colours are really pretty, I love how they've put four neutral colours and then added a bright blue liner to add an extra pop of colour for summer, all the shades are lovely.

All the shadows are beautifully soft, easy to blend and are gorgeously pigmented, if you love a great palette with a mix of shimmer and matte don't miss out on this little beauty available in May for £32.. You won't be disappointed!

Will you be picking one up? 

Elemis Top to Toe Collection 2014

Elemis have done it again with this new Top to Toe collection that includes a handful of their award winning products all packed into a pretty lavender vanity bag. If you haven't tried Elemis this is a good opportunity to sample some of their best sellers at a reduced cost. This collection is £55.00 but worth £115.18.This gorgeous bag they come in, is perfect to re use for travelling.

Inside you'll find - A full size 300ml skin nourishing shower cream. Hydrating and scented with macadamia and Jojoba oil. This smells lovely very fresh and adds moisturise to my skin.

A full size 50ml Papaya Enzyme Peel. a cream exfoliator - has no bits! Great for a sensitive skin that requires a really gentle exfoliator. The fruit acids exfoliate the skin gently with no harsh grains.
Frangipani Monoi Body oil 35ml. Imagine the scent of an exotic holiday on a tropical island....well this is that scent. The body oil solidifies at cool temperatures, but if you place it in a sink of warm water to melt and then massage into skin once you have showered. You can also use on dry hair ends and cuticles. Great for taking away on holiday to keep you looking perfectly hydrated!
Pro-Radiance Cream Cleanser 30ml is a great product. Massage in and wash off. The size makes it the perfect cleanser to keep in your wash bag for weekends away.
Pro-Collagen Marine Cream 30ml is an award winning product, that is popping up in the beauty news, it Best for a mature skin that is in need of extra hydration. But is suitable for all ages.

I go to Sicily in May and this whole collection has bought a place in my suitcase, I love all the products and am really impressed with the sizes of them.

Available from Time to Spa.co.uk for £55.00

Will you be asking for this for Valentine? 

Clarins opalescence Collection - Ombre Mineral Eyeshadow in Smoky Plum17.

There's a new shade in the Mineral Eyeshadow range, Smoky Plum* and it's gorgeous, It's a mix of plum and brown (soft of a deep, rich taupe shade) with gold shimmer that looks stunning as a wash of colour over the lids or used to define a smoky eye and add more drama as it can be used wet or dry.  

The shadow is creamy & pigmented with no fallout, comes in a gorgeous little shiny gold box, what more can you ask for? There are two in this collection the other shade is Golden Rose which is a beautifully shade perfect for day wear. Both priced at £17.00.

What will you be picking up from this collection?

Clarins Opalescence collection - Joli Rouge Brilliant Sheer Lipstick in19 Tropical Pink & 21 Pink Orchid

21 Pink Orchid*

This lipstick combines the transparent colour and shine of a lip gloss with the creamy texture of a lipstick. A unique extreme shine Maxi Lip Complex helps plump and hydrate for full, soft and supple lips, while the deeply moisturising and long-wearing formula provides the benefits of a balm with lip care ingredients.

 19 Tropical Pink*

These shades are stunning, they are creamy, moisturising and have a lovely fruity scent. They are sheer but can easily be built up if required without going on too thick. There is also another shade in Coral Tulip, They are Available from the 1st February for £18.00.

What's your go-to lip colour?

Clarins Opalescence Collection - Multi Blushes in Peach & Grenadine.

I finally have the collection! I can definitely say it was worth the wait, it is more beautiful in the flesh the photo's don't do them justice, I have decided seperate posts for each catergory as I think it would be too much in just one, I hope you like it this way?!

Packaged in Clarins’ signature luxury gold packaging, making them products which are perfect inside and out. Firstly I have Peach 01* -  is a gorgeous peachy coral very pretty in the pan and once it's applied to the skin, this is such a summery shade, I think it would be perfect with a bronzed face to add a little flush to your cheeks.

The formula of these blushes is light and applies smoothly. As for the texture, it's definitely not oily or greasy, but I wouldn’t call  it cream-to-powder, it’s creamy enough to blend seamlessly into skin and foundation, The blush itself is matte, but since it’s a cream formula, you’re left which a subtle glow, which looks stunning especially for Spring/Summer.

Grenadine 03*  A beautiful bright red, coral, pink in the pan but a lot more subtle shade, once blended into your cheek, it is very buildable you could adapt to your preference making it as bright or as light to suit your look.

There are four shades in this collection, the other two are 02 Candy and 04 Rosewood which are just as pretty, I may go and purchase them once released to add to my collection!

Available for £18.00 from 1st February (This Friday!!)....

Do you prefer cream or powder blush?

Clarins Opalescence Spring 2014 Collection.

It's not often I receive a press release that makes me this excited, the Clarins Spring 2014 has had me counting the hours until it's released & drooling over the photos! It is just gorgeous! The collection is inspired by soft and luminous spring air. Pastel touches everywhere to welcome the new eagerly awaited season, 

The limited Edition Opalescence Face and Blush Powder.

 combines three warm shades to give your cheeks some healthy flush. The shades can be worn on their own, or combined together for an overall warm glow. An amazing soft and glowing effect on your face, very neutral. I love the packaging on this powder! 

Clarins Limited Edition Eye Quartet Palette in Vibrant Light 

A vibrant palette of illuminating shades in silky, long-wearing mineral textures.Highly pigmented mineral eye shadows to brighten any look. A harmony of four easy to blend satin and iridescent shades: opulent pink and grey to create definition, intense plum shadow liner for a touch of vibrancy and a pearly white highlighter to brighten. Illuminating, long-wearing eye shadow. 

Clarins Multi-Blush Creams

Cream to powder blushes, super soft with a matte finish.

Available in four shades 01 Peach  Candy 02  Grenadine 03 Rosewood 04

Ombre Mineral Mono Eyeshadow. 

Available in two shades: Smoky Plum and Golden Rose. With a smoothing and long-lasting mineral formula, to be applied wet or dry.

Clarins Gloss Prodige Lip Gloss

Gives intense colour and high-impact shine, in two spring shades: Coral Tulip and Clear.

Clarins Joli Rouge Brilliant lipstick.

Available in Three shades: Tropical Pink, Coral Tulip, and Pink Orchid. This wonderful lipstick gives a rich colour payoff, deeply moisturises, plumps, and stays  for many hours.

Instant Light Radiance Boosting Complexion Base.

This lightweight base gives you a perfect complexion everyday that naturally illuminates and corrects your skin tone for a flawless finish. It also offers hydrating and soothing skin care benefits due to katafray bark extract.The new High-Lumitec Complex brightens the complexion and optically corrects imperfections. Available in three shades - rose (brightens all complexions), champagne (corrects redness) and peach (restores lustre to medium and matte skin) - leaving a veil of light radiance that evens skin tone, boosts luminosity and restores skin's vitality. 

The collection brings timeless romantic shades in radiance-giving textures and special limited edition packaging. The cases are inspired by mother-of-pearl, with iridescent, opalescent surfaces that beautifully reflect light. Available from 1st February 2014.

What will you be rushing out to buy?

Wedding Make Up..... Concealer

Concealer is your friend! It helps to conceal imperfections such as dark circles, discolouration & blemishes - Anything you want to disappear, making your face appear flawless for Pictures... There are lots of different types of concealer the creamy liquid concealer work best under the eye as the are easily blended in, be careful when applying as too much will lead to creasing & this can sometimes make your eyes look crepey. For under eyes get a concealer one or two shades lighter than your foundation to give a brightening effect making you look wide awake, but for concealer for spots etc get a similar shade as your foundation to blend & hide rather than draw attention to them.

Bobbi's Creamy Concealer blends easily to instantly cover, lift and brighten dark circles. It also helps maintain skin's moisture levels for a smooth, virtually line-less look. Fuss-free pressed powder sets concealer for long-lasting wear. Conceal and set in one portable kit. Great choice of shades to suit every skin tone, great coverage but if not blended properly it can crease. £24.00 for 5.9g

Nars radiant concealer with hydrating,multi-action skincare benefits and light diffusing technology to create a softer, smoother complexion.  Ideal for all skin types, Radiant Creamy Concealer is a multi-action formula that instantly obscures imperfections, blurs the appearance of lines and wrinkles, and hides dark circles and signs of fatigue. Hydrating and luxuriously smooth, it layers lightly for buildable medium-to-full coverage and a natural luminous finish. The multi-active botanical blend hydrates, firms, reduces redness, and strengthens the skin by helping its barrier retain vital moisture. It also delivers antioxidant protection to protect the skin against damaging free radicals. Lovely & creamy in lot's of shades, brightens, similar to the Rimmel below. £21.00

But you don't have to pay a fortune for a concealer!

Rimmel Wake Me Up Concealer is their first full coverage concealer that visibly reawakens and illuminates under the eyes. Completely conceals spots and other blemishes. Instant anti-fatigue effect. With peptides and a vitamin moisturising complex. A really great concealer considering the price! This is my go to concealer when my circles are bad! £5.49

Bourjois new Healthy Mix fruit-therapy

 correcting concealer smoothes away dark circles and imperfections for a visibly rested and radiant look. Its exquisite and glide-on formula blends onto the skin for a natural result, with no marks. Available in 3 natural anti-dull complexion shades, to reboost the complexion's radiance. A lovely concealer giving lovely overage & is hydrating. £7.99

Lasting Perfection Concealer will take you from dawn to dusk and back again, with no need for reapplication.  The ultimate wear concealer promises to conceal flaws, imperfections and blemishes again, for up to 16 hours.  This skin perfecting, oil free product is also transfer proof and water resistant for full and long lasting coverage.  It provides beautiful, blemish-free skin for every waking hour. This gives great coverage but can crease, it hasn't even creased on me, some people love it some people hate it! Great for spot coverage too.£4.19

What's your favourite Concealer?