Review: Maybelline Baby Lips

What do Maybelline claim?

''No more basic lipbalm, protects and moisturises for a full 8 hours, after one week lips are visbly renewed, virtually reborn''

I've been wanting to jump on the Maybelline Baby Lips bandwagon ever since I heard continuous raves about them when they were released in the USA so when they were released in the UK back in July I couldn't wait to get my hands on some shades. I took full advantage of the 3 for 2 offer at Boots. There are six different flavours/scents which are: Intense Care, Mint Fresh, Hydrate, Cherry Me, Pink Punch and Peach Kiss. I picked up Peach Kiss, Pink Punch and Cherry Me.  Baby Lips aren't as hydrating and moisturising as a normal lip balm such as Burt Bees but they give a lovely tint to your lips. First of all, they all smell amazing, they all have a different unique scent. The packaging is cute and quirky, it appeals more to teens however I love the range of bright colours, the packaging just looks fun.

Peach Kiss: Peach Kiss is the sheerest shade of the three colours I own, none the less it's a great nude colour to place under or over a nude lipstick. I normally hate shimmer in lipsticks/lip balms however when applied to your lips the shimmer is hardly noticeable, even when swatched the shimmer doesn't show as much as it does in the tube. Peach kiss smells like peach sherbets to me, nom nom nom! 

Pink Punch:  Pink Punch has a lovely colour payoff, however I'm not a big fan of the barbie lip colour just because I personally believe it doesn't suit me so I prefer to sheer this colour out using my finger or apply it over a lipstick so it's less noticeable none the less it smells like cotton candy and this colour would look amazing on lighter skin tones! 

Cherry Me: Cherry Me is probably my favourite out of the three I own and my most used colour yet. Cherry Me adds a pretty deep raspberry colour to your lips, but its still sheer so if you're afraid of dark colours but want to explore out, Cherry Me is a great one to try! Cherry me also smells amazing, it definitely does smell like cherry sweets!

Overall I do like the Baby Lips and I agree to an extrent with what Maybelline say about them however I find myself having to top up after around 2 hours - they definitely wouldn't last the 8 hours! I do think they've been 'over-hyped', they're lovely lip balms but nothing overly special however for the affordable price I can't complain and would try other colours. They retail for a respectful £2.99 each and are available from Boots and Superdrug, they're currently on 3 for 2 in Boots and 2 for £5 in Superdrug - take advantage!  

Review: L'Oréal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution

I recently Guest Posted on Beau Maquillagex's blog and thought I'd also share it on my blog for those of you who missed out!

Some days like most people I have those days were I want to use the quickest possible method to take my makeup off and go to bed and that's why I love Micellar waters as they're so easy, pop a bit on a cotton pad and wipe it all over your face and voila! After seeing that L'Oreal had jumped on the bandwagon and released their own Micellar water I was intrigued to find out more and put it to the test. I've heard it's a great dupe for Bioderma but unfortunately I can't do a comparison because I haven't tried Bioderma (just yet!).

What L'Oreal claim:

''Used by make-up artists, this solution feels as gentle as water on your skin but acts like a make-up remover, toner and skin soother all in one.Purifies and soothes. Swiftly dissolving all traces of make-up, the 'micellar' solution acts like a purifying magnet on the skin's surface to capture and draw out excess oil and impurities rather than spreading them around your face like some wipes can. So gentle, skin feels soothed and toned.'' 

I've been using these everyday for over a month now and I love it, I love it so much I've already brought my 2nd bottle because I've almost finished my first bottle! The only thing is a 200ml bottle will probably last you 2 months max but it's so affordable, when you do repurchase it, it will definitely not break your bank!

I use this after washing my face in the morning and evenings to remove any makeup my facewash didn't remove and I never realised how much makeup I still have on after washing my face even though my skin feels clean. I take a clean cotton pad and squirt some onto there and wipes it all over my face and it removes all traces of makeup! What ever you skin type, this would suit you, I have quite sensitive skin and I've always found makeup wipes and most cleanser to irritate my eyes and leave my skin feeling tight after using them however with this I find it leaves my skin feeling cleansed and fresh and it doesn't feel tight at all. It really is like wiping your face with water - it's super gentle and effective, I'd definitely agree with L'Oreals claims.

Overall, I'm so impressed my this Micellar water, it has definitely exceeded my expectations and seriously impressed me, I don't see myself using anything else anytime soon! You can buy this 200ml bottle at Boots & Superdrug and its currently on offer at both places for £3.33 - bargain! [LINK].

Huma xo

Essie Maximilian Strasse-Her

So I was browsing in Boots, shopping for a friends birthday gift and then I stumbled across this colour and it's totally different from any colour I already own, I would describe it as a concrete, almost muted green/grey colour. Essie describe this colour as a ''cool grey green'' and I completely agree - this colour is great for cooler months. I love Essie brushes as they large and the large brush just makes it so easy to apply, like all Essie nail varnishes the formula was brilliant and fully opaque with 2 coats. I know this shade isn't for everyone but I really like it and can see it becoming one of my most used nail varnishes. Unfortunately this colour came out in the Spring 2013 collection so grab is quick before it disappears! Essie Nail Varnishes are avaliable from Boots for £7.99.

Huma xo

Maybelline Baby Lips Finally Come To The UK!

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I've wanted to try the Maybelline baby lips ever since they came out in America and all I heard were constant raves about them. Today they finally arrived in the UK, they are available in Boots and Superdrug for a respectful £2.99 each, I'm so excited to try them out and they're currently on 3 for 2 in Boots so I will most definitely be taking advantage of that offer. I have my eye on Cherry Me, Peach Kiss and Pink Punch - keep your eyes peeled as reviews to come!

What colours will you be picking up?

Huma xo

Barry M Coral: Accent Nail

Barry M - Coral and Maybelline MNY - 142a

Please excuse the chipping as I've had this colour on for a week now and I absolutely love it but I've only just decided to take pictures of it. I forgot how much I loved Barry M - Coral, I've had this colour for way over a year, maybe even two years but haven't given it as much love as it deserved, the name sums up the colour perfectly as it is a gorgeous coral colour. It's definitely going to be a staple colour for me this summer as it applies beautifully and it's an opaque coral with two coats and the drying time isn't as bad as I thought or remember it being. Maybelline MNY in 142a is definitely my all time favourite glitter nail varnish, I also did a glitter gradient using this colour and featured it HERE but I now opted for a glitter accent nail and I love it. 

What's your summer staple nail varnish/nail look?

xo

Top 5: Summer Fragrances!

I have officially finished all my exams and I couldn't be happier. I haven't blogged in 2 months which is ridiculous but I'm back with my top 5 summer fragrances! Fragrances are definitely one of my favourite things to buy and receive. Fruity/sweet scents always jump out to me. I thought I'd share my top 5 with you all, if I was to chose to a top favourite it would probably have to be either Jimmy Choo perfume or Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria (I can't decide between the two, I love them both equally as much!)

 left to right: Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy, Marc Jacobs Cranberry, 212 Carolina Herrera

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria and Jimmy Choo Perfume

Britney Spears Midnight Fantasy: The scent is extremely sweet and I absolutely love it. The scent lingers on your skin for around 4-5 hours as it a Eau De Parfum. I think it's the cheapest perfume in my collection but the price does not reflect the quality. Britney is definitely known for her perfumes as they've been such a hit and I completely understand why. This is definitely an individual scent that you could recognise on anyone.

Marc Jacobs Cranberry: This fragrance has literally been my to-go perfume on a daily basis. It's very sweet and fruity and reminds of holidays; it definitely smells like sweet cranberries. You get a whooping 300ml in a bottle so you definitely get your money's worth. I've had this for almost a year now and I wear it probably everyday as it's now become such an everyday staple for me and I still have half the bottle leftover. Lasting power is average, I would say it lasts around 2-3 hours before the scent starts wearing off.

212 Carolina Herrera: I remember getting this perfume from my brother as he accidentally brought the female version and I completely fell in love with it from the moment I first wore it. I'm now on my second 100ml bottle. This fragrance definitely stands out in my collection because it's like nothing I own. The scent is very fresh, light and slightly floral without being sickly. I would say it's on the pricey side as it is around the £60 mark for a 100ml bottle but I would definitely recommend it to all age groups.

Calvin Klein Forbidden Euphoria: This is my newest addition to my fragrance collection and was very kindly gifted to me by my sis-in-law and brother and it's quickly become my favourite scent alongside Jimmy Choo Perfume. The scent is sweet without being sickly, it has a lot of berry notes to soften and sweeten it up. I find this perfume lasts the longest on me and I could easily wear it for a whole day and still smell it at the end of the night; the lasting power is phenomenal. I would definitely repurchase this perfume again but I'm trying to use it sparingly as I have a thing with buying perfumes, I always buy the biggest size it comes in (does anyone else do this?!) so it can be on the pricey side.

Jimmy Choo Perfume: This is my second bottle of this perfume, I first owned the Eau De Parfum version but I now own the Eau De Toilette so I can do a comparison. The Eau De Parfum version definitely lasts longer and has a stronger scent however the Eau De Toilette is great as its much more lighter and still lasts for a long time, I would say it lasts for at least 3-4 hours before the scent starts to wear off. The scent is very sweet and absolutely gorgeous, it's very feminine and definitely worth a sniff if you haven't done so already. The bottle is just gorgeous and it's very well suited to the perfume.

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(PS. I apologize about the picture quality, I'm getting a Canon 600D ASAP so photo quality should improve by next month!) xoxo

Update #1

I just want to start off by saying I'm so sorry I haven't posted in two weeks but I've just been so busy recently and I have hardly had any free time so I now I had no idea what to post about but then thought I would write more of a personal post (kind of).

 

1. Last Saturday I went to see Justin Bieber and oh my god, it was amazing. I waited 3/4 years for this day and certainly was not disappointed. I was standing and I was so unbelievably close...oh and HE TOUCHED MY HAND! I could do a blog post just telling you guys how amazing it was but I'm going to contain myself.

2. As you may know (or not) I'm in my last year on secondary school (year 11) so this is the crucial year and the busiest year as I am bombarded with exams so I have been devoting a lot of time to revision.

3. I have successfully finished my project 10 pan (yay!). I actually didn't have faith in myself but I managed to do it...I am proud of myself. (haha!) I am happy to be able to finally go shopping and be able to buy make-up!

I believe that's all for now. I am now going to catch up on Kim and Kourtney Take Miami and forever wish I was a Kardashain before I go for a meal for mothers day with my family. 

xxx