Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet - 06 Pink Pong Review

There's something about Pink lipstick that has me reaching for it on an almost daily basis and the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet* in Pink Pong is a shade that is most welcome in my collection. 

What I like about the Rouge Edition Velvet line is how easy they are to apply. They go on like a gloss, and dry like a lipstick which saves time, effort and also means no fiddly lip liner if you have cat paws for hands like me in the morning. 

I just love how a bold pink lipstick stands out against pale skin, and this gorgeous fuchsia shade matched perfectly with my flower crown for a simple, minimal effort summer look. 

With a toned down eye, this lipstick is enough to make a statement during the day but if you pair if with a thick black wing, you get a new bold twist on a modern classic look.

I'm such a fan of these Rouge Edition Velvet lipsticks and so far, with every one i've tried I've been more and more impressed!

Pink Pong will certainly be making its way into my go to collection and I look forward to pairing it with more looks and sharing them with you.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on this lipstick! Have you tried it? Let me know in the comments.

Em xxx

Models Own Scented Sweet Shop Collection Review & Swatches

Nail polish is one aspect of beauty I always seem to forget about but I'm hoping to make a change to that. I have a massive sweet tooth and when I walked past the Models Own stand and saw these, I couldn't help but be drawn in by the idea of sweetie scented nail polish. I'm a complete sucker for a gimmick sometimes. There are 5 shades available in the Models Own Scented  Sweet Shop Collection and I picked up Rhubarb & Custard and Fizzy Cola Bottles in my recent nail polish haul. These are £5.00 each but I managed to get them on a 2 for £7.00 deal.

Rhubarb n Custard

 I love this deep raspberry shade. When worn, I feel like I've got that extra layer of glamour which can really dress up a look. This applies quite easily and in regards to formula it feels like a gel type polish. The downsides to this one is that although the silver glitter looks beautiful, it doesn't apply in the smoothest way an in the swatches above, you can see how uneven the glitter is. A good topcoat would even this out, but if you don't have time for that (like me) then embrace the glitter and just go with it. 

Although this is rhubarb and custard scented, you'll be able to smell more rhubarb than custard. I noticed the scent for a few hours after painting my nails, but the next day I did struggle to smell it at all, so be prepared for the scent to wear off.

Fizzy Cola Bottles

An unusual shade for me, but after the first swatch I was won over. I love how this has the understated glam factor about it. I can see this being paired with a nice tailored suit jacket, leggings and a cute pair of heels for a fabulous evening date look.

I found the Fizzy Cola Bottles nail polish harder to apply than the Rhubarb n Custard as it seemed to streak much more. 

The gold glitter throughout is a really nice touch and brings that wow factor to make this a beautiful shade.

In regards to scent i definitely picked up the smell of sweeties and cola bottles from this one! Again, I could smell it on first polish, but after waking up the next day I struggled to catch it at all.

Overall I loved these polishes, and they're ones I'll be wearing again. I got about 2-3 days out of them before they started chipping which I was quite impressed by as I usually chip my polish on day 1.

 I'd love to hear your thoughts on these shades, which was your favourite? Let me know in the comments.

Em xxx

Concealers For Pale Skin: Pale Test #8 Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer

I get asked on an almost daily basis which foundations and concealers are the best for pale skin tones, and this series is going to explore all different types of  products from varying brands and at all price levels which will hopefully help you to make a decision on which foundation and concealer is right for you! 

In universal skin tone terms.. I'm an NC15 in Mac. However, Mac isn't really doing it for me at the moment, so i'm on the hunt for a replacement that will be the perfect foundation for My Pale Skin. 

Product: Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer - Eclat Clair

Price: £7.99

Packaging:  The Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer comes in a plastic tube with a screw on lid. The concealer is dispersed through an angled nozzle.

Coverage: I'd say that the product gives a medium coverage.

Colour:  The Eclat Clair is the lightest out of the 3 shades in the Healthy Mix Concealer range. It has a fairly strong yellow under tone.

Finish:  Although it is slightly too yellow, I am quite fond of how this concealer applies and looks under the eyes.  The product boasts of 'Anti-fatigue' technology, (whatever that may be) and does well to cover and brighten under my eyes.

Final Verdict: I previously used this concealer in my Dewy Summer Make Up Video. I was hooked then, and after taking a little break from using it... I'm hooked again. If your skin tone is cool toned, then give it a try. but warm under toned skin will likely need a good swatch or two in different lighting to check on the colour.
Be warned ,though as it is on the yellow side and it's a slightly too yellow for NC15 skin, however, as it blends so well, i'm not going to fail it, and as the colour isn't spot on pale person, I believe that My Pale Skin is On The Fence this concealer. Oh what I would give for a paler version of this product. It's so close to being a perfect product, but so far.

As Always, I'd love to hear your thoughts on this concealer or what you'd like me to try next, let me know in the comments.
Em xxx

MUA Lipstick Haul!

I popped to Superdrug on my lunch break yesterday and ended up coming out with 2 Lipsticks, 2 Lip Lacquers and 1 Lipgloss! As far as hauls go, this has to be down there with the best value for money, as this lot came to the grand total of £9.00! 

Each product is slightly different in colour, texture & formula and I'm really looking forward to trying them out! 

I picked up The MUA Luxe Lip Lacquers in Atomic & Criminal for £3 each. I also thought I'd try out a  £1 lip gloss tube in Let's Meet and of course, a lipstick haul is not complete without a matte so I picked up Pouty Pink & Totally Nude also at £1 each! 

I've not a clue what to expect with any of these products, but with all of them at £3 and under... I feel like i'm onto a winner. I'm looking forward to trying them out and seeing what looks I can create with them.

Have you tried any  of these products? I'd love to hear your thoughts on them! Let me know in the comments.

Em xxx