Favourite DRUGSTORE Lip Options / Kate Moss Lipstick Review

For me, personally I don't really tend to bother with drugstore/ high street lip products. I'm not sure wether thats because I have FAR too many MAC lipsticks or I've just never bothered looking through all the stands. 

Recently I have been taking the time to find the hidden gems and thought I'd share them with you so they don't go unnoticed any longer.

First off is the Rimmel x Kate Moss Lipstick in the shade 56 Boho Nude. I swatched this and literally couldn't get it out of my mind so had to go back for it- I really do love this. This is my first Rimmel lipstick and I'm definitely going to be trying more! The formula of this is so creamy and pigmented yet still being long lasting. What caught my eye was the actual colour of the lipstick, anyone who knows me knows that my favourite ever lipstick is MAC's Half N Half and this is pretty much an exact dupe. The great thing is this is half of the price of a MAC lipstick! The colour of the actual packaging just makes it 10x better too as its this gorgeous rosey gold colour. 

I also love the Freedom Pro Melts Lipgloss in the shade D-ream which I never hear anything about! This is called a lipgloss however it dries down so I just call it a liquid lipstick. It stays all day and doesn't crack or flake off which is just a godsend if I'm at uni! The colour range of these is also amazing so if you don't like this shade I'd definitely have a look at what else they have to offer!

A new purchase of mine but definitely a key favourite is the Sleek Power Pump Lip Crayon. This is in the shade Notorious Nude and is that gorgeous pink toned nude that really suits my skin tone along with my dark hair. What I love about this is that its really creamy and pigmented and keeps my lips hydrated all day which really is a need for me. This is also a plumping product- as you could probably guess by the name! This tingles for at least 2-3 hours after application and really does give my lips a little plump. Its also worth mentioning that the smell isn't very strong either as I hate that minty sort of smell that usually comes with these sort of products!

Finally I just had to mention a Makeup Revolution product this being the Lip Lava in the shade Forgiven. This is a similar product to the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks as the applicator is the same idea. Unfortunately mine broke so I now have to apply this straight from the tube with a brush but I don't mind! What I love most about this has to be the colour! If Velvet Teddy sorta' shades are your thing then give this a go! Its a perfect peach toned nude- and did I mention its also a liquid lipstick? Its finish isn't matte but more of a hydrating demi-matte finish.

Do you have any drugstore lip recommendations?

Paige, x

Products I Regret Buying

When it comes to products everyone has a set idea or thought of what it will be like and sometimes products adhere to that or even bound over your expectations, but sometimes they don't. 

Barry M Afterglow Light Bronzer - Now I did actually get this free when I spent over a certain amount on Barry M but I'm just going to include it anyway. My eyes literally lit up when I seen I could also pick this up and for free too however when I actually applied it it was so orange its virtually unusable. I usually use cool tones to contour and then a warmer shade to bronze so I imagined this to be perfect but sadly its not; I think ill just have to use it as an eyeshadow to get my use out of it! 

NYX HD Finishing Powder - This was one of the first things I picked up when a NYX store came to my local Boots and I was so excited to try it as I've never tried a loose powder before. I originally tried to 'bake' under my eyes using my Real Techniques Complexion Sponge however it immediately caked up and looked disgusting. Even my poor sponge looked awful and needed a good wash. 

Barry M Flawless Light Reflecting Concealer - I had such high hopes for this concealer and don't get me wrong I do like it however if Id of known what it was like I wouldn't of bought it. Firstly the applicator is awful its like a brush that doesn't give you enough product and what it does give you is really sheer. If your looking for something to use day to day with not too much coverage or brightening properties then go for this. However this isn't what I was looking for. 

Rimmel Provocalips Lipstick - My friend Sarah really likes these (blog here) and after spotting this shade I thought I would give it a try. Its essentially a liquid lipstick with a hydrating balm. When I first applied it I loved the colour however when it dried it looked awful; it was patchy in places and very thick in others. Even with the balm it looked shocking.

Paige, x