Review | My Favourite Bright Pink Lipsticks

[Left to Right: YSL No 5, MAC Girl About Town, MAC Show Orchid, MAC Full Fuchsia]

One of my weaknesses when it comes to makeup is definitely lipsticks, I just can't get enough of them. I love to wear a variety of shades and I mix them up all year around but when Summer is approaching I tend to reach more for my bright pinks. They may look a little scary to some people  but I find they finish off my makeup nicely and really brighten up my face. 

I have four bright lipsticks in my collection which are my 'go to' shades and by far my most worn so I thought I would share those with you in today's post. Whether I'm looking a little paler or have a tan I find they go well with my skin tone so I definitely think they are worth a swatch if you're tempted.

One of the first MAC lipsticks I bought was the cult shade Girl About Town which is talked about a lot in the blogging world and it's obvious why. This shade is just beautiful. The Amplifed finish is one of my favourite's as it's creamy, long lasting and hydrating plus very pigmented. This blue toned pink looks gorgeous with neutral eye makeup and although it's a bright lipstick I wear it in both the day and evening. Out of all the lipsticks mentioned in this post, this is definitely my most worn and is a lipstick I will always have in my collection.

Next is MAC Show Orchid which is a pro colour so is not quite as easily available. In fact, it took me several months of searching to track this down before eventually finding it in the London Carnaby Street MAC Pro Store but it was totally worth it. Show Orchid also has an Amplified finish hence why it is very pigmented but it is much brighter than Girl About Town. The latter is a deeper lipstick and far more wearable but Show Orchid is equally as beautiful. It is more pink toned and has a subtle shimmer running through it which makes my lips look fuller which is an added bonus. This lipstick isn't for the faint hearted as it is bold but it looks gorgeous with simple makeup and definitely makes a statement.

The last MAC lipstick I'm going to talk about is Full Fuchsia and is a shade I bought at the airport when I went on a work trip earlier in the year. If I'm honest it's very close to Girl About Town and wouldn't recommend someone to get both. If I'd realised it was so similar I wouldn't have bought it myself but as I've got it I wear it. Again the finish is Amplified and this shade is a deeper pink than Show Orchid and blue toned. It's very pretty and is ever so slightly lighter than Girl About Town but it is barely noticeable. Another pretty lipstick.

I've always been a big fan of YSL lipsticks as I find them very moisturising and easy to wear. My favourite collection is the Rouge Volupte Shine as I find the formula the most hydrating and the packaging is simply stunning. This shade, No 5, is slightly more on the red/pink side and is also blue toned which I find to be flattering plus it makes your teeth look whiter! The formula is lighter than the MAC alternatives but the colour is pigmented so you can still easily achieve a statement lip.

I hope you enjoyed reading my blog post about my favourite bright pink lipsticks. I plan to do some similar posts like this in the future so let me know if that is something you would be interested in seeing.

What do you think of my bright pink lipstick picks?

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Maybelline Color Tattoo Review // Pink Gold

 



Hellooooo!

Today I have a review for you on the Maybelline 24 HR Color Tattoo eyeshadow in rose gold. I will apologise now for the size of some of the photo's.... I've had a fight with blogger over this and sadly I didn't win!

The packaging of this creamy eyeshadow is a small, compact, glass pot which I really like as it is slim and not bulky. You get loads of product in the pot and although I do end up applying quite a bit to get a good coverage it will definitely long me a very long time.

As already mentioned, the eyeshadow is a soft, creamy consistency which in mainly pink in colour but has subtle gold undertones. This product doesn't have a strong scent at all and you don't notice it unless you intentionally smell the product. As for the coverage, I found this a little disappointing. I have to apply quite a lot of product and really take time smoothing it over my eyelids with my finger tips to get a nice even coverage. You'll see in one of the pictures below that I have rushed the application so it isn't even at all.  The best way to apply this eyeshadow is to use a flat brush as you can build the colour up and easily blend it over your lid.  The results are much better.

Once the product is applied it is very long lasting. The first time I used this I actually forgot to put on any primer but it stayed on all day and evening on it's own without needing any touch ups which was great. This product works really well as a base on the eyelid on it's own or teamed with other eyeshadows whether they be cream or powder.



Despite the coverage being hit and miss if you rush the application I like this product and will continue using it. The rose gold is such a pretty colour and is an easy to wear every day look as it isn't too over the top on the shimmer or pigmentation. There are some other gorgeous colours in the range too such as 'On the Bronze' which I have had my eye on for a while and plan to purchase sometime in the near future.

 

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:: Oyster Pink Nails ::

 :: Oyster Pink Nails ::

 

The only No 7 Nail Polish I have is no 120 Oyster (no 14 on the Boots website priced at £5.50) from the Stay Perfect range. As this colour is so beautiful I wondered why I hadn't worn it for so long so I gave it a go...

 

 

 

The colour of this varnish is gorgeous.  It's a natural/nude/shimmery pink colour (unfortunately the pink isn't showing up much on the photo's... this polish has much more of a pink tone to it than a brown).  I love neutral colours like this because they go with so many outfits.  It means you don't have to worry about your nails clashing or specifically choosing an outfit that will go with your polish every day.

 

 

The consistency of this polish is nice, not too thick or thin. It is also quick drying and has a glossy finish.

In the evening I applied base cost, two layers of the oyster pink and top coat but unfortunately, by the end of the next day most of my nails were chipped. This reminded me why I hadn't worn this polish for some time! 

 

It's such a shame this nail varnish chips so easily as I really love the colour, I won't be using it again.  I hate filling in the gaps where there are chips because it never looks right and I'm also not a fan of having the strip your nails everyday and reapplying.

I haven't tried any other No7 varnishes so I don't know if this issue applies to all of them.

Has anyone else tried these polishes?

Rating 2.5/5