Hey Hey

I have been wanting to write this post for a while and fear if I leave it any longer liquid lipsticks will have been replaced by something else (glue on smiles ) maybe ?

Anyway, I know I know that Matte Liquid lipsticks are all the thing, and I would love to say, Oh yes I wear nothing else dahhling as I am so hip and trendy, I DON'T, I have tried, lord knows I have but I have yet to find one that doesn't go out of it's merry way to highlight every crack and crevice in my ancient lips :)

Move over Cruella !   Not one to be deterred I have been exploring Metallic liquid lipsticks, I use the word metallic but what I mean is ultra sparkly but with a decent pigment, I don't want a clear glittery gloss.  For many years I have favoured pearly, shiny, glossy lips, simply because I think they give a softer look as I have got older, and older and older.  Gone are the days of dramatic Burgundy for me.






The Number One for me for a long while now has been L'Oreal Paris Infallible Mega Gloss in shade 210 Disco Ball a soft nude/gold with a fantastic pigment shine and staying power. and at 6.99 I would never ever be without a couple of these ( in the same shade )  not a matte metallic but liquid gloss.

This one is going to make me sound barking mad, I fell in love with the colour in Superdrug and on returning home and trying it on, I looked like I was all set for Halloween, howeverrrrr on removing with a dry tissue it left the most gorgeous pale nude/silver finish that lasted literally hours, It really was something brilliant coming from a complete mistake. I did actually do a demo of it on one of my YouTube videos to demonstrate just how fab it was.




  This is crazy brilliant, I use it as a base to most lip products nowadays.

Next Up Are two of my latest acquisitions from Jouer Cosmetics you may not have heard of this company but trust me, you will be glad you have !
Pure Luxury, it is like using liquid gold silk that is so highly pigmented and metallic it could be spotted by NASA.




I bought   £15.00 which is described as Metallic Warm Peach.  OMG I cannot tell you how beautiful this is.   I first spotted it on a random Instagram picture and had to hunt it down.





I also Bought  £13.50  this is designed to be worn over any Jouer Lip creme and literally goes on like liquid silk and is totally weightless, I have been using this as a topper over all the Matte shade mistakes I have bought of late, ie: Kat Von D, The Balm Meet Matte Hughs etc.





Another one that I tried was from the US Brand ColorPop This one I managed to get from the US but have found a couple in different shades here and here in the UK.  This is fab for both pigmentation and staying power, it is not quite as metallic as the others, but great.

I am still searching for metallic liquid lipsticks so I doubt this will be my last review.

My personal Fav list.

1. L'Oreal Paris, isn't quite a dry metallic but has my heart
2. Jouer liquid lipstick Papaya
3. Jouer Lip Topper
4. MUA  for the sheer fact that it's brilliant.
5. ColorPop was worth chasing down, but last because it's a pain to get hold of.

Contouring, nontouring schmontouring, does it fill you with joy or dread ?

Here's the thing, every single face you see nowadays on the Internet , TV or magazines is all about reshaping and highlighting what God gave you......I am still waiting for the body contouring palette to arrive which would be the size of the yellow pages !

I am not about the attempt to get clever here and tell you I am an expert of such things and how you should be doing it, Oh no; I have had my trial and error periods of leaving the house looking like I had a facial mud bath !  Seeing the rear mirror in the car and being paralysed with shame.  




Once again along come Daniel Sandler to the rescue with his fool proof make up, I say fool proof because somehow his range has to me, simplified applying make up to ........here we go with that word again ( mature ) skin, a lot of brands nowadays assume that we all know all there is no know about make up, and that we are all make up artists !   Again this is one of the reasons I love this brand, it is as though he holds your hand all the way through making it far less scary and leaving you really wanting to make the effort.  If you are already a queen of the contour stay with me as this will blow your brushes off !!

Sculpt and Slim is a beautiful stylish two step palette filled with buttery soft finely milled powder that literally glides on, non streaky, non patchy and so simple to use it's almost mistake proof.   A quick suck in of the cheeks gives you your guideline to shape, and a pop of highlight to really give your face a 3D effect, don't believe me ?  then have your hand held all the way through the process by Daniel himself on the this



You can find Daniel's products on his own Site HERE with free shipping over £15.00 or at Cult Beauty Free shipping Over £50.00 plus free gifts  £24.50 on both sites.


Love n Hugz
Lyn x

Hi My Loves

As you know from previous posts I am really quite getting into Vincent Longo Cosmetics since their launch in the UK from the US this year, You can see previous posts here or by using the search bar on the blog.

This time round I have been playing with the beauty that is Pearl X Eyeshadow in the shade Gypsy Rose £19.00, now I say shade but really should be quoting shades, there are a myriad to choose from in this beautiful hand made Italian compact, and I bet you will love this !  No two compacts can ever be 100%  identical !!!!!! 

This shadow is so finely milled it almost cream in texture, the pigmentation is out of this world and if you like a little bit of shine glam then this is for you. Long wearing and easy to apply, I found no crease lines or fading with this shadow even after a good few hours and that was without a lid primer :)  If you are not a huge shadow wearer just take a small liner brush and run it along the top lash line and a little under the bottom lashes to just give your eyes a wide awake treatment with a little added glamour. Nothing about this product will ever look harsh or overdone.




One of the great things about the way these are made is that you can either simply sweep or swirl your brush to mix the shades into one, or you can use a tiny brush and pick out the individual specs of pigment, it is one of those products that you could quite easily get lost in by staring at it, It resembles a thousand tiny gems all compressed into one elegant little package.





Next up, is The Lip and Cheek Gel Stain in the shade Baby Boo £18.50.  Right........I was really unsure about this when I first saw it, I am a lover of all things shiny when it comes to lips and am not really into anything dark or matte, on opening I am left thinking, not a chance !!!!   but being the brave soul that I am I gave it a whirl, hmmm first impressions, is this really make up ?  OK so this may be completely wrong and the company may well recoil in horror but it has become my absolute ultimate gym product, bare with me lol.




I am one of those people who can't stand to see a whole full face of make up in the gym, the thought of all that make up seeping it's way into my sweaty pores is the stuff of nightmares, BUT being of a *Cough* certain age, I cannot go out 100% bare faced, firstly I look like a new born Piglet and secondly I feel like rubbish when I see myself in those vile huge mirrors they insist on having !
OMG this lip and cheek stain is the wonder product for those times when you want a face but don't want a face, or if you are a lady that needs a lil lil something just to perk up your colour.  It makes you look good but with magic trickery that makes you look like no effort or make up was used !  genius.  The stain gives you fresh natural coloured lips while lasting forever, and a tiny weeny bit applied to the apples of your cheeks gives you enough to look glowing without the half marathon look.

Vincent Longo is available

Love n Hugz

Lyn x

Hiya Darlins

As I write this post I am sat in a hospital bed feeling somewhat of a fraud, I am in an isolated care room on the acute medical unit of my Local Hospital ( if it's good enough for Peter Andre it's good enough for me )

As you know if you are regular reader, my attitude to life is one of tongue in cheek humour with a huge dose of sarcasm thrown in for good measure, I tend not to take life too seriously and my blog posts never contain anything too personal, as I think who wants to hear about the crappy bit's of someone else's life ?  we have all been through our own battles, each and every one of you have had huge problems in your life so I'm sure you don't need mine too.

My reason for writing this ?  I don't know to be 100% truthful, maybe I feel like a fraud on more than one front, here's the thing, I have had a condition called Ulcerative Colitis for around 11 years, for those of you that don't know what it is, it's a lifelong condition similar to Crones Disease,  It is not something I speak about ever, outside of my immediate family, I like to pretend to be the life n soul of the party, probably with too much Prosecco and the biggest mouth :)  this illness in truth is a twat and I wouldn't wish it on my worst enemy, I am not going into the gory details, needless to say it's shit LOL

The second reason I feel like a fraud is that, in a way I have learnt to live with this as best I can, not to speak about it and just crack on, however having recently had some more biopsies, I had a conversation yesterday with the hospital that resulted in me being given a couple of hours to pack a bag and get here, after various tests blah blah, i get informed that I am staying until they can get the condition under control, which is definitely a week if I am lucky, or could take weeks!................

Ha  ha they don't know me, there is no way on gods earth I will be here weeks, I have shizz to do.

I am at this moment a little bit stressed as I have some fabulous events next week that I so don't want to miss as I am looking forward to meeting so many on my online friends, so keep your fingers crossed for me that I will be out n about with a glass in hand by next week.

If by any chance you are reading this and expecting work from me, please bare with, I will do my best to keep doing my thang, but with no products and camera here things maybe a bit slow :) 

All I can say is thank the gods for the internet, I would be going out of my mind without you all.

Love n hugz
Lyn  x

OK Lovelies

what diminishes with age ?  nope, not memory, girlish figure, or the will to live !

It is Hyaluronic Acid, yes yes I know you probably know that, but for those of us that don't, why do you need this magic substance ?  well grab a cuppa and let's chat.

Hyaluronic acid

These I had to share, I have just been online shopping having heard the news that one of my absolute favourite skincare brands have introduced a new range that is accessible to any budget THE ORDINARY by Deciem is anything but ordinary, full of the best ingredients at prices that I first thought were mistakes.

 

For me Lactic Acid 10% + HA 2% I really fancy a gentle peel/exfoliate. 

 £5.80

Hello Gorgeous 

This !  what a clever idea from the beauty Icon known as Daniel Sandler.

I love the idea, packaging and the brand, read previous post here .

Having a huge collection of foundations, mostly redundant, as having mature ( I love that word ) skin.   I am incredibly fussy I didn't really expect any miracles, although I absolutely love the concept of foundation and concealer in one easy pot saving the hassle of finding matching shades, plus it's a pretty good money saver not forgetting the fact that it saves rummaging around in your kit, I really wanted to like this.





This foundation/concealer combo comes in 5 shades, Porcelain, Beige ( the one I tested ) Sand, Honey and Deep Sand making it simple to find a shade that suits, not forgetting the sample service that the company offers, so no expensive shade mistakes need happen. 

The lid contains a handy little mirror, 3g of concealer, unscrew the jar and you are presented with the 30 gram foundation including its own hygienic spatula.

With Sweet Almond oil and preserved naturally with Japanese Honeysuckle oil, you know your skin is getting a super dose of vitamins, Paraben and perfume free.




OK..............so thoughts ?

It is freaking amazing, feather light and giving a fantastic smooth finish, it will not float into lines like a lot of foundations (perfect) if you want a lightweight fresh look, this is for you, if you want a buildable base for full coverage, this is for you, if you need all this AND want to cover dark circles or pigmentation then look no further.

I have used this with and without primer, both as a light base for day and full coverage on a night out, it works whatever ever way you want to play it, the lasting power is superb it will not dry out during wear, in actual fact it feels like moisturiser that is doing your skin good while looking gorgeous.

At £28.00 this is incredibly good value, a high end foundation, concealer and handbag mirror.  I LOVE it.

If you take a look at the site, it is more than just an online shop, lot's of tutorials from the man himself guide you through with videos and hints.

danielsandler.com

Love n Hugs

Lyn x

Hiya Darlin

This is something you may never have heard of and would be forgiven for thinking of Roger & Gallet as a perfumers creating fabulous fragrance and soaps since 1862.

 Now they have produced what is in my opinion one of the most stylish and beautiful ranges  I have seen in a long while Le Soin Aura Mirabilis is a range of 4 products each created with 18 distilled officinal plants each one individually chosen for it's healing properties.

1. Ultra Fine Cleansing Mask
2. Beauty Vinegar
3. Double Extract
4. Legendary Cream

Hi Loves

This is a very quick post that I wanted to share with you, if you have Daughters / Grandaughters / Nieces or little sisters that have just started getting into make up, this kit is perfect and at such a mad price It actually made me double take, as ever I was searching for more storage for my ever expanding collection and spotted this case only to discover that for £24.99 with free postage it included 63 other items !







The best thing about this has to be the case, Ideal for keeping their shiz nice and tidy !

Have a look at it by clicking HERE


Lyn x

I have previously written about the amazing Brand Vincent Longo prior to their launch in the UK Here and Here, this time we are testing out the Vincent Longo Water Canvas Blush, it comes in 4 shades and the shade I have tested out here is Swan Lake a gorgeous subtle pink that I think would suit most if not all colourings.

As always with this brand the secret is water well, Vincent Longo "Microwater" to be exact, it cleverly identifies any dry patches and boots them with moisture leaving you with an even finish,  working with Vincent Longo over the past few months I have come to appreciate that this brand is not for those that want to look over made up, it is subtle and sophisticated bringing out what nature gave you, the colours stay true and due to the Microwater, never leave you looking dry or flaky.



Water Canvas Blush is a creme to powder formula, I would usually avoid anything too powdery but this applies like cream and never looks dry or dusty, perfect for mature skin as we know powder often highlights our "smiley lines"  simply apply with fingers in a dabbing motion to the apples of your cheeks, ( the round bits you see when you smile) or if you want a full on glam look, apply in a sweeping motion across the whole cheek using a sponge applicator.

This blush has the ability to make your skin look very lightly flushed and dewy without the doll face look, in the words of the brand "lit from within" 

Oil Free, Fragrance Free, Non Comedogenic and most importantly Cruelty Free.

Find Vincent Longo Water Canvas Creme to Powder Blush   

Love Lyn x

Hiya My Loves

As you know I recently had the most amazing facial from Dermalogica at the HQ In Guildford Surrey, read about it here.

It was while I was there I first learned about the new Phyto Replenish Oil that had just been released, so many people are scared of oils, this will  not make your skin a greasy mess and it will not  produce spots, now we have that out of the way I can tell you  what It will do, this next generation formula takes a three stage approach to replenishing lipids that are lost through the ageing process and environmental stresses.



Full of beautiful ingredients like Orchid flower, Chia seed oil, Sunflower, Rosemary and Rice Bran, Phyto replenish oil has been produced using no artificial fragrances, colours or parabens.

Formulated for normal/dry skins this feather weight oil instantly smells and feels like the most luxurious salon treatment, when I say feather light, it really is, it applies like a delicate veil of moisture leaving no greasy or sticky residue, used either day or night alone or under make up it leaves your skin totally moisturised and softened, the thing I truly love about this oil is it's multi function capabilities, A daily skin oil, a night oil, mixed with foundation or your usual moisturiser to add a dewy glow, used as a home facial massage oil, ( instructions included for this ) it's quite the little miracle.  I personally like the idea of a product being multi function, especially as they provide further value for money.



I think on a personal note this really is going to come into it's own during the winter months for me, when my poor old skin suffers from central heating, wind and weather dryness.

Dermalogica can be found direct at dermalogica.co.uk Or Here at John Lewis 

Love n Hugz
Lyn x