Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet

Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick in 03 Hot Pepper 

The moment I first tried these, I instantly regretted waiting so long to purchase one. I am a sucker for matte finishes; and these claimed to do that and more!

Bourjois have kindly given us 6 different shades made up of bold reds, pinks and nudes. The high pigmentation lipsticks set to a velvety matte finish, and believe me they do not budge once applied! It feels like you aren't wearing any product as they are so lightweight.



Matte lipsticks often tend to be on the dry side, but that is not the case here. However, if you have extremely dry lips, I'd suggest exfoliating before application as they sometimes can cling to dry patches. Many people have described the smell as "industrial", whereas I haven't particularly took notice of it so it mustn't be that bad!



I apply one coat with the foam applicator first to fill in the shape of my lips. I then touch up and make sure everything is looking neat. To avoid smudging and staining anywhere other than my lips, I allow it to dry for a few minutes. If you just want to achieve a sheer stain of colour, you can apply with your fingers and blend out.

 



I found it didn't quite last 24 hours as claimed (who needs a lipstick to last a whole day anyway?!), but more around the 4 hours mark before I needed to re-apply.

I am so impressed by this launch from Bourjois. The Rouge Edition Velvets are everything you could want in a matte liquid lipstick. I can't wait to try more shades!

The Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Liquid Lipstick retails for £8.99.
Buy it at Boots, Superdrug, Amazon and Bourjois.

What are your thoughts on the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvets?

*Bourjois products are 2 for £14 in Boots at the moment. If that doesn't make you give in to temptation then I don't know what will!*

                                                                   Caitlin x

I've missed you.

Hello,

         I'm not sure how to explain why i am back blogging after about 7 months of  disappearance. This is very weird for me to do. Because i was so busy with school work, i couldn't handle my blog at the same time. I wanted to do my best for my blog, but obviously my GCSE's came before that, even though i enjoyed everything about my blog. I thought the best move was to completely stop writing my blog, which i regret. Therefore, i want to begin writing again.

During my break of blogging, i still managed to read everyone's blogs in my spare time, and have been wanting to start writing again for months.

I have thought about this a lot and my blog is something i want to continue.

I hope people understand,         

                                          Caitlin x

 

Lush Scents

 Yes, Lush has transformed their most popular scents into five limited edition fragrances!

Calacas £25/30ml- "This fruity little number smells deliciously of lime and jelly beans, and puts a smile on the face of all who wear it. Lime and neroli oils give Calacas its citrusy kick, and we’ve added frankincense, or olibanum, to give a deeper richness to the perfume. Calacas is a favourite from Halloweens past, and was used in our Calacas shower jelly, The Enchanter bath bomb and Lady Catrina soap."

Ponche £23/30ml- "Ponche is a party fragrance, bursting with fruity energy and just the thing to pair with your best dress and high heels. The citrus scent of pettigrain oil combines with exotic davana and buchu oils to create something really special. This is the fragrance found in our best-selling Ponche shower gel, and is inspired by a boozy fruit punch that’s traditional in Mexico. Refreshing and juicy, Ponche is a joyful fiesta of fragrance."

Rose Jam £30/30ml- "The beautiful fragrance from our Rose Jam bubbleroon and Ro’s Argan body conditioner is one of the most popular scents to have emerged from the Lush labs in recent years. We’ve taken real Turkish rose oil and rose absolute, added a hint of zingy lemon and a dash of geranium oil, which brings its own sweet, floral and slightly sharp note to the mix. The resulting fragrance is rich and fruity – a modern, youthful perfume that’s nothing like the old-fashioned rose scents found on granny’s dressing table."

Snow Fairy £25/30ml- "Christmas just wouldn’t be complete without the sweet fragrance of Snow Fairy, our best-selling shower gel that’s something of a legend in the world of Lush. We’ve come up with a number of inventions over the years that showcase its candy fragrance, but this is the very first time it’s been made available in its purest form, as a luscious liquid perfume to keep you smelling sweet and tasty. If you love pear drops, candy floss and Dolly mixtures, let Snow Fairy send you on a fluffy pink journey of fragrance."

Snow Cake £23/30ml- "There’s something addictive about this sweet marzipan fragrance; it’s what makes our Snowcake soap so beloved that we just have to bring it back every Christmas, and is also found in our Marzibain bubble bar and Smitten hand cream. Snowcake has all the delicious warmth of an almond pastry or a crisp macaroon, with sweet benzoin resinoid, floral rose absolute and the blackcurrant fruitiness of cassie absolute. This is a cosy, snuggly fragrance that’s just perfect to see you through a long cold winter."

 

These Lush scents are limited edition and only available exclusively online for one month, so don't miss out!

You can buy them here.

 

Caitlin x

 

 

Review: TRESemme Keratin Smooth 60 Second Treatment Shot

I received the TRESemmé Treatment Shot with a Glossybox a few months ago and only just thought of using it. Basically it is just a 60 Second conditioner for your hair which leaves your hair smooth and tangle-free. You get quite a lot of product for just one use, so I used it over two days, and there was more than enough each time even though I have long, thick hair. 
I used this in place of my usual conditioner and obviously after my shampoo. However I didn't find it made any difference to my hair at all. When I washed it off, I noticed my hair was smoother but once it was dry, it was no different to when I use my usual conditioner. I probably shouldn't judge the product on one use so I might re-purchase and try again.
You can buy the TRESemmé Treatment Shot from Superdrug, Boots, Tesco and Waitrose for £1.49/15ml.

Have you tried the TRESemmé Keratin Smooth 60 Second Treatment Shot?

Caitlin x

BBB Beauty Box

Recently I received my BBB Beauty Box from the lovely British Beauty Blogger, Jane Cunningham. She wanted to create her own beauty box which readers of her blog could purchase to try and test out products she recommends. Only 750 boxes were made, they were sold out in a matter of hours, and I was lucky enough to get one. The box was only £27.95 including P&P, and contained 18 must-have products.

They were:
Alterna Bamboo Volume 48 hour Sustainable Volume Spray 25ml
Bourjois Khol & Contour Eyeliner
CND Vinylux Week Long Wear Nail Polish & Top Coat
Indeed Labs Hydraluron 5ml
L'Occitane Angelica Cleansing Gel 50ml
L'Occitane Angelica Face Toner 50ml
L'Occitane Cherry Blossom Hand Cream 30ml
La Roche-Posay Redermic [R] Dermatological Anti-Wrinkle Treatment 30ml
Mandara Spa Tropical Blooms Softening Bath Milk 100ml
Maybelline The Rocket Volum' Express Mascara
Rituals Car Fragrance
REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask 15ml
REN Invisible Pores Detox Mask 15ml
Rouge Bunny Rouge Gleaming Temptation Lip Gloss 7ml
Urban Decay Moondust Eye Shadow in Zodiac
Roger & Gallet Bois d'Orange Huile Sublime Perfumed Dry Oil 10ml
Vichy Idealia Smoothing and Illuminating Cream 15ml
Washi Hot Cloth

Were you lucky enough to get a BBB Beauty Box?

Caitlin x

Jewel Candle

This is one for all you candle lovers and jewellery lovers out there- You're welcome!
I was introduced to jewelcandle.co.uk when I read Becca's blog (voussontbeauetbelle) about her 'Sweet Cupcake' Jewel Candle and I absolutely love the idea.
Basically it is a candle, but with an item of jewellery in, which can be worth between £10 to £250! I love the concept of getting a surprise piece of jewellery inside a beautifully handmade candle. Not to mention the scents sound absolutely delicious!

It takes about 10-15 hours of burning time to reveal the heat-proof bag your jewellery is neatly stored in to avoid damage, and the candle will burn for 150 hours in total which is great value at only £24.95!
This really is an amazing gift for someone as you can select whether you'd like a ring or earrings in your candle, plus choose from scents such as Sweet Cupcake, Pink Cherry and Passion Fruit!  

Will you be purchasing one? I have my eye on the 'Passion Fruit' for my birthday!

Caitlin x

Glossybox for Net-A-Porter.com Limited Edition Box

Who doesn't love beauty boxes? Who doesn't love limited edition beauty boxes?

Glossybox have been working with luxury retailer Net-A-Porter.com to create an exclusive one-off beauty box, containing 6 full-size must-have products.

The £20 box includes:
Natura Bissé Diamond White SPF50 Oil Free Brilliant Sun Protection - your daily face shield.
Philip B Maui Wowie Beach Mist - the hair booster for extra bounce.
Ellis Faas Mascara in Black - a brilliant mascara to lift and lengthen lashes.
Elizabeth Arden Prevage Anti-Ageing Daily Serum - with advanced anti-oxidant rich Idebenone to protect and repair skin.
Ila Bath Salts - named 'Inner Peace', these bath salts do exactly what they say on the tin.
Joya Âmes Sœurs Roll-On Parfum - a rich, smoky festive scent with notes of frankincense, myrrh, orange blossom and jasmine.

The Glossybox for Net-A-Porter beauty box will be available at Net-A-Porter and Glossybox from November 4th (tomorrow!).
Subscribe to Glossybox here.

Will you be buying this box?

Caitlin x