My Charlotte Tilbury Lipstick Collection

It's no secret that I'm Charlotte Tilbury obsessed. In my eyes her lipsticks are some of the best on the market today and I've been slowly adding more and more in to my collection.

First off let me start by saying they aren't cheap. Twenty four pounds a pop, but they are so worth it. Secondly the packaging is out of this world, art-deco rose gold beautifulness (yes, I know that is a word). I wear every single shade on the regular, so without further a do here's my Charlotte Tilbury lipstick collection.

Bitch Perfect. My ultimate holy grail nude lipstick. If you're a regular reader you're probably sick to death of me raving about this shade, so apologies.

It's a gorgeous lightly muted coral shade with a tinge of pink. A lovely light luminous satin finish which glides onto your lips beautifully and feels super creamy and moisturising too.
Read my full review here.

Pillow Talk. This is one of my most recent Charlotte Tilbury purchases, I caved into buying it after falling head over heels for the infamous Pillow Talk liner, best lip liner ever. It's a gorgeous nude matte brown tone that's very natural and perfect for every day. Read my full review here.

Between The Sheets (Limited Edition). A matte formula in a dreamy vintage rose petal shade. It's the your lips but better shade! Sadly this one is limited edition, however, Kidman's Kiss is very similar. Read my full review here.

Stoned Rose. A gorgeous brown-rose shade, perfect for the autumnal season coming up!

I almost wore this on my wedding day but I ended up opting for Chanel's 402 Adrienne instead, it was a super close call though. Read my full review here.

Kiss Chase (Limited Edition). I adore this lip colour, it's the most gorgeous tawny berry hue which is curated to suit any skin-tone. Another one that's great for the colder seasons. Read my full review here.

Red Carpet Red. This lippy is a gorgeous deep red which actually reminds me of a 1950's film star shade, something Marilyn Monroe would wear. The formula is incredibly smooth and lovely to apply. And, for a matte, it's not drying at all. Full review here.

(Swatches from left to right: Red Carpet Red, Kiss Chase, Stoned Rose, Pillow Talk, Between The Sheets and Bitch Perfect)

So there you have it, my Charlotte Tilbury lipstick collection. I’m really tempted to buy another sometime soon. I've had my eye on Secret Salma, Amazing Grace and Love Liberty - all beautiful autumnal shades, so maybe one of those will be my next pay day treat.

Do you have any favourite products from Charlotte Tilbury? If you do, let me know in the comments below!

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4 Nude Lipsticks I Wear On The Daily

Nudes nudes nudes. I'm all about those nudes, lipsticks of course... you raunchy readers. These are the ones I reach for the most.

Charlotte Tilbury's 'Bitch Perfect'. I can't express how much I love this lipstick, you know when you find the 'one'... well this is it! It's the most gorgeous peachy-nude shade and it applies so smoothly on the lips. If you're fair or have ginger locks, definitely give this a go, you will not be disappointed.

Chanel's Rouge Coco '402 Adrienne' will always have a special place in my heart as it was my wedding lipstick. Since my wedding day, I have been wearing this non-stop. It's the most gorgeous nude with a teeny bit of shimmer, which gives your lips dimension.

MAC's 'Brave'. I have to admit I haven't been wearing my MAC lipsticks as much as I used to these days, however, one that I do always reach for is 'Brave'. A lovely medium-dark pink nude with a tinge of brown.

If I want more of a matte finish, Charlotte Tilbury's iconic 'Pillow Talk' lipstick is the one I'd go for. It's a gorgeous pinky-nude with a teeny bit of brown.
I adore the formula of Charlotte Tilbury's matte finishes as they glide on effortlessly and makes your lips look incredible.

What's your favourite nude? Let me know in the comments below.

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The Beauty Products I’d Repurchase Time & Time Again...

Over the years I have experimented with hundreds of different beauty products, yet there are only a handful of products that I always go back to and would re-purchase in a heartbeat. I suppose you could say when something works perfectly for you why try anything else?

Now don't get me wrong, I love trying new beauty products. There is something incredibly satisfying and exciting trying something new, however, these five products are my absolute staples, the ones that will be forever in my make-up bag.

Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation. OK, if you've been following me for a long time, you're probably bloody sick of me talking about my love for this foundation... For me, it's perfection in a bottle, it's medium to full coverage and gives you the most gorgeous finish. It also lasts all day without any touch-ups.  

NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer. I've lost count on how many times I've re-purchased this little miracle worker. It pairs beautifully with the Estee Lauder Double Wear foundation, giving you the most flawless base.

I don't think I'll ever find another concealer as good as this one and that's a pretty bold statement coming from me.

Jo Malone's Wood Sage and Sea Salt Cologne, my holy grail. If there's one scent that's always in my hand bag, it's definitely this one. It has such a unique refreshing scent - it smells like the seaside and that's why I love it so much. 

Charlotte Tilbury's Bitch Perfect Lipstick. You know when you find your one true love in lipstick form? Well Bitch Perfect is the one for me. I've re-purchased this three times already and I will continue to buy it time and time again as it's the most perfect peachy every-day shade. 

Garnier Micellar Cleansing Water. If you have never tried Garnier's Micellar Cleansing Water, where have you been? This little magical micellar water is incredible at removing make-up! It's also so gentle on the skin and is really affordable.

Do you have any favourites you always repurchase?

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An Honest Review of Kat Von D's 'Tattoo Liner' Liquid Eyeliner

I was SO excited when Kat Von D's make-up range launched in Debenhams, London last year. I've tried some of her lip products before and loved them. So I was really keen to try the 'Tattoo Liner' that everybody raves about. So, er, yes it was one of those "the internet made me buy it" moments, oops. What can I say? I'm easily influenced.

So what's so special about this eyeliner?  It's said to be a superfine flexible brush tip for fluid, effortless and precise application. It's paraben-free, highly pigmented and waterproof. It also features a non-fraying brush tip.

I like it, but I don't love it, and I know this is a holy grail product for a lot of people, but I don't get the hype. It's not the crème de la crème of eyeliners, but perhaps that's because I prefer gel formulas, such as the Bobbi Brown Long-Wear Eyeliner.

However, what I do like about it is how 'jet black' it is and how easy it is to apply. It would be perfect for someone who wants to create the classic cat eye flick, but can never quite master it, as it will give you that precision and is really easy to hold. It feels like your holding a felt tip pen!

But for me, there are far too many downsides. I have noticed that after using it everyday for a few weeks, the ink has faded and it has dried out a little bit - when it goes like this, it's quite tricky to apply as it goes clumpy.
As well as this, I have noticed that if I put my liner on in the morning it is perfectly jet black, but by the evening it fades a lot and looks like a dark grey shade, which isn't ideal!
Another problem that I had with it was it has a tendency to smudge, and for someone who rubs their eyes a lot, I can end up looking like i've got two black eyes without realising, which is never a good look.

To be really honest, I am a little disappointed with this one. I had such high hopes for it as so many bloggers hyped it up, but it just isn't my cup of tea as there are too many downsides. Some drugstore eyeliners are much better than this and they are a third of the price - try Rimmel's Liner, I've used it since I was 14 and it's amazing!

What are your thoughts? Have you had any problems with Kat Von D Tattoo Liner?

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NARS Virtual Domination Cheek Palette | Review & Swatches

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It's all about MAC's Matte Lippy: Lady Danger & Pigment in the shade Tan.

For me MAC was where my beauty obsession begun. It was back when I was beginning university, I decided that I wanted to try high end products, and of course see what all the MAC hype was about. My very first MAC product was their famous Studio Fix Fluid foundation and since then I've been utterly hooked on beauty products. 

I have actually moved away from using MAC foundations, although they do still hold a special place in my heart.

Anyway, this weekend just gone I was in Covent Garden and stumbled in to a MAC store. I wasn't planning on buying anything, just wanted to have a nosey, but of course, I ended up walking away with some items! I could of done a lot more damage on my credit card but I had to restrain myself, shopoholic problems!

 

I picked up the gorgeous shade 'Lady Danger'. This was on my MAC wishlist and I'm glad it's now mine!

It's a vivid orange-toned red, matte formula, really pigmented and long lasting. Of course, like most bold lipsticks, the colour does fade slightly, but a little touch up and it's as good as before.

Mmm... and I just love that vanilla smell MAC put in their lipsticks!

The second MAC product I bought was a Pigment, in the shade 'Tan'. How beautiful is this shade? It's a medium red-based rosy brown with warm undertones and a champagne shimmer. It has a metallic look and looks stunning on the eyes! 

Oh, and by the way, I'm a total MAC pigment convert now. They are AMAZING! 10 out of 10. 

What's so amazing about these... Well, let me tell you. You can either apply it with a brush without a primer or you can mix it with MAC's Fix+ Spray and it creates an intense wet-look eyeshadow. You can also create nail varnish's with these and all sorts of crazy things! 

I don't think I've ever been so excited about a product in such a long time! They are fabulous and I shall be returning to MAC in the near future to buy some more shades!

Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencils Review

I know what you're thinking, not another lipstick review... But what can I say, I am a self proclaimed lipstick junkie!

Anyway, these little babies were released back at the end of August (I believe), but I've only just recently got my hands on them. And, not to mention all my favourite beauty bloggers have been raving about them since then, so I wanted to see what all the fuss was about!

There are ten shades in total, from nudes to reds to plumy colours. I decided to pick up 'Minimalist', 'Nude Perfection' and 'Berry Much' in Boots, as it was 3 for 2. And at £4.99 each they are a right bargain anyway! 

At a later date, I shall be returning to get 'Fab Orange' as I'm really into orangey-red lipsticks at the moment. 

Anyway, I have nothing but great things to say about the Maybelline Velvet Lip Pencils, they are really easy to line the lips with and then of course to fill the lips in full. They have a great selection of colours, the longevity is fabulous, however you do have to re-apply after eating (which I'm sure most of you do anyway) and they are super pigmented.

And, I'm sure you're all thinking that these are an exact copy of the NARS Velvet lippys and you're right, they pretty much are. The Maybelline Velvet Lip Pencils are just as great and a much cheaper dupe of the NARS Velvet Lip Pencils. The NARS lip pencils retail around £18 which is pretty steep and the price is why I can't justify buying one, although that's a bit controversial for me to say considering I am a high-end make-up junkie. 

Although having said that, I swatched the NARS pencils in Canada and they are lovely and they do have some cracking shades. But these Maybelline one's are equally as good and for less than a third of the price, you can't really go wrong can you?

Anyway, above I am wearing 'Nude Perfection' and I'm smiling so it must be good right? Correct! I bloody love this shade and I don't own anything like it! It reminds me of a MAC lipstick that's on my current wish-list, I'm talking about 'Velvet Teddy' by the way. The one that's sold out at the moment which makes me super sad. I'm waffling... back to Nude Perfecto. It's the perfect yellow-toned tan shade, perfect for every-day wear, super pigmented and glides on nicely.

Moving on to 'Berry Much', the perfect autumnal shade. A deep berry colour that doesn't look too vampy, gothic like.

How gorgeous is that colour! And, like-wise to 'Nude Perfection', this one is super pigmented. I think I'm going to get a lot of wear out of this one during Autumn/Winter. 

The only thing I will say is that I should of lined my lips better with this one, but hey-ho. 

And last but not least, I will give a little shout-out to 'Minimalist' (but not in a good way). I was drawn to the name as I'm a bit of a 'minimalistic' lover. But, I decided not to take some snaps of this one as it is my least favourite of the bunch. It's not as pigmented as the other two but I think that must be the point of it being minimal and all that jazz. But yeah, I'm not feeling this one as much. Maybe because, it's more of a barbie pink shade with pecks of glitter in. Don't get me wrong, I'm a huge fan of glitter, but not on the lips, it's rather childlike. Unless that's your thing, than that's cool.

My final thoughts: I see what all the fuss is about and again for £4.99, they are an absolutely gem for the price! I wouldn't reach for them every-day as I favour my trusty MAC lipsticks over anything. However, they are a nice change every once in a while. And, they do line the lips perfectly, as long as you keep on sharpening those little babies so they are on point. But, yes, overall I am super happy with them and they are great product!

Have you tried these little gems? If so, what colour is your favourite?