Current Favourites: Lipsticks

If I was stranded on a desert island & could only take one make-up product it would be lipstick... 

Now don't get me wrong I love make-up & couldn't be without my mascara or foundation.. but in my opinion, there's no better product that can can take a look from casual to glamorous as effortlessly as a lipstick.

As much as I love each product within my lipstick collection - & yes, there are definitely a few too many lipsticks in that collection - I've recently found myself reaching for the same four shades on a regular basis. So I thought this would be the perfect excuse to share my current favourites & justify each purchase.. (I needed to buy them for my blog.. obviously). 

1.  "Falling Fast" from Top Shop's lipstick collection [x]

2. Kate Moss for Rimmel in shade No. 08 [x]

3. MAC's Disney Cinderella Collection in Royal Ball [x]

(Currently out of stock - So I've linked a similar shade)

4.  Amethyst Shimmer from Rimmel's Lasting Finish collection [x]

For a natural look, both MAC's Royal Ball & Kate Moss' shade 08 are two of my favourite go to shades. Both shades are low maintenance & long lasting which is perfect for busy days spent running about (who knew stopping to reapply lipstick doesn't count as urgent?!). 

However - on the other end of the scale - if I want to add a colour pop to a look, then I've found myself repeatedly reaching for  either Top Shop's Falling Fast or Rimmel's Amethyst Shimmer. Both are perfect for adding a hint of glamour to an otherwise neutral look... 

These four shades have become staples within my make-up collection as they offer the perfect balance of neutral & bright shades. 

What's your current favourite lipstick?

xxx

MAC Cinderella Royal Ball - Review

If you read my previous post - - which you can click here to read - you'll know that  I ended up rambling on so much about simply buying this lipstick that I didn't managed to get around to actually reviewing it.. (although - for anyone who hasn't read the post - it really wasn't much of a simple process at all...  drama, drama, drama). 

This time I've decided to try keep myself on track & write a  review as planned.. Wish me luck!

MAC's Cinderella - Royal Ball

Be still my beating heart.

To keep myself from rambling on too much, I've decided to divide this review into what I think are the four key factors... 

Packaging: 

When I first saw MAC's Cinderella collection online, I was a little worried that the packaging would end up looking cheap/tacky - however I'm happy to say I was pleasantly surprised the first time I opened this. To start, the light purple/blue colour is fits perfectly with the Cinderella theme (the ball gown.. the glass slippers.. need I go on?!).. & I find the gold detailing adds a small touch of glamour. This colour also stands out beautifully amongst my other lipsticks.. Bonus! 

  

Lipstick Colour: 
Now I'll admit, when I first opened this lipstick I was slightly disappointed by the shade of the actual lipstick compared to what was shown on the website. I ultimately decided on Royal Ball as it was the "pinker" shade of the two lipsticks available, but in reality I would say this definitely more of a pale pink/nude shade. However - determined not to be upset - I applied the lipstick & found that this is actually a perfect nude for my lip tone *sequels with delight*. Despite it not being the pink shade I first had my heart set on, I actually love the colour more, as I've found that it's one I can easily wear day to day & with any outfit. 

Price: 

This lipstick retails at £17.00 & although it is more expensive than other MAC lipsticks (which usually retail at around the £15.00 mark) the extra £2.00 is one that I was more than happy to pay for the "Disney Cinderella" novelty. If you're a Disney fan & love MAC lipsticks I personally think this is more than an acceptable price - especially as (being a limited addition collection) it's something you'd only be able to treat yourself to the once. Think of it as an investment. 

Finish: 

There is a slight shimmer in the formula of this lipstick which adds a small but gorgeous shine to the lips when worn. In addition to this, the lipstick is lovely & moisturising -there's nothing more I hate than a lipstick that dries your lips & leaves them looks chipped & cracked.. ew. It also lasts a prety decent amount of time - taking into account day to day activities such as drinking that much needed morning coffee etc.

You can see the slight pink & shimmer here.                            Please s'cuse the "I've been working all day" hair. 

Overall I'd definitely say this product was worth the stress filled/sleepless night (take a peek at my previous post linked above if this leaves you slightly intrigued) & even the extra pennies spent.

As I said in my last post, I don't usually get over excited over limited edition collections - but as a Disney devotee, I'm more than happy with this purchase.. plus I'm now pretty sure that I'll get equally as excited if there's another Disney Princess themed collection *dreams happily about a Beauty & the Beast collection*.. Oh MAC you've successfully reeled me in!

Although mostly sold out online now, you can view the full collection here. 

What are your thoughts on the MAC Cinderella collection?

xxx