One colour - One lipstick

Hello

As you probably guessed I'm such a lipstick junkie.

I have tons of different lipsticks from different brands and I thought it would be fun just to pick my one favourite lipstick for a certain colour.

As I have so many of them, it is difficult to pick just one per colour, so I decided to include other favourites at the end :)

Favourite Nude:

 

Favourite Rosewood

Favourite Mauve/Plum 

 (this is more mauve, I don't have any plums)

 Favourite Pink

 Favourite Coral

 Favourite Orange

Favourite Red

Other favourite lipsticks:

 

I would love to see your favourite lipsticks as well.

Thank you for reading,

Tanya xx

Oh GOSH! :) (Review, photos, swatches)

Hello everyone! 

Today I nipped to Superdrug.. with no intention of buying anything.. but I couldn't resist.

This time it was a GOSH!

I think they have a few new products there, eye shadow quads, lipsticks, lip glosses, eyeliners etc.

I originally wanted their waterproof eyeliner in a different shade to what I've got, but after seeing couple of new products I could not hold myself from getting them too.. and they also had 3 for 2 offer on GOSH brand in Superdrug.. So here we are :D

Things that I got:

GOSH nail polish in 009 Bright Idea,  lipstick in 150 Kitten Pink & waterproof velvet touch eye liner in Metallic Brass

 

 First, Bright Idea nail polish from GOSH.

 All I have to say is - I'm so in love with this colour and formula. 

How gorgeous is this colour? I'm a huge fan of neutral nail polishes for every day wear. 

And this colour is brilliant, creamy nude, not to light like Essie, not a dark nude, not orange.. just pure perfection in my eyes anyway..

I thought I would compare it to other nude shades so you can get an idea of the colour :)

L to R: Essie Marshmallow, GOSH Bright Idea, No 7 Practically Perfect, GOSH Miss Sweety

GOSH Bright Idea nail polish

 This nail polish is a limited edition apparently :( I feel like I need a back up of this.. 

The most amazing thing about this nail polish is that I needed only 2!!! coats to get an opaque colour!

Even with some more expensive brands you sometimes need more coats.. and especially nude colours tend to be very sheer.. 

I would definitely recommend this nail polish if you like nudes and you better get it now as it is a limited edition and once it's sold out it's gone :(

Now is the lipstick.

 I compared it to other pinks I've got as well.

 As you can see they all look pretty much the same.. warm bright pinks...

GOSH Kitten Pink is in the middle.

Ithink it is very close in colour to MAC Viva Glam Nicki but less neon and more wearable, and also more creamy. The pigmentation is wonderful. So I would say if you thought Nicki was too neon bright, or you want a cheaper alternative, GOSH Kitten Pink is the one. 

Looking at how many pink lipsticks I've got I think I've got to stop buying them lol 

 Out of them all, in terms of shade, I think my favourite is Nyx Fig, as it is the most wearable out of the all, which I can pull off to work, for instance, whereas the rest are well out of my comfort zone but still great :)

L to R: L'oreal Freshly Candy, Nyx Fig, Gosh Kitten Pink, MAC Viva Glam Nicki, Sleek Heartbraker

L to R: L'oreal Freshly Candy, Nyx Fig, Gosh Kitten Pink, MAC Viva Glam Nicki, Sleek Heartbraker

 And.. Finally..

GOSH waterproof velvet touch eye liners

The top one I've had for a while and have used a lot (It need sharpening, sorry for that)

These are great eye liners. They last a long time but there are longer lasting eyeliners.

But I still think they are great quality for a drugstore brand.

They are very soft and velvety, so easy to apply.

They look wonderful on waterline too, though you would have to reapply for an intense effect.

They are also great for smokey effect as it is so easy to blend these.

I would say these start to smudge after 8 hours of wear which I think is pretty good.

Top: Black Ink     Bottom: Metallic Brass

Top: Black Ink     Bottom: Metallic Brass

Metallic Brass shade is gorgeous. 

I can see how it will look wonderful with a smokey eye or on a waterline.

I quite like some products from this brand.

I really wanted some of their blushes for a while but they seem to be sold out all the time in my local Superdug.

I better check them somewhere else.

What do you think about GOSH brand? 

Are there products from this brand you really like and would recommend?

Would you like to try products from this brand?

Please share.

I'm curious to know your opinion xx

Thank you for reading.

I hope you found something useful.

Tanya xx

(P.S. Sorry for not posting very often or visiting your blogs as much. There are some studying I need to do in my spare time)

FOTD: MAC Chen Man look :)

Hello :)

For today's make up I decided to use items from MAC Chen Man Collection. 

I really like the colours from this collection. They seem so pure and refreshing.

The main things from this collection I've used are Play it Proper beauty powder, Budding Love lipstick & Pink Union Mineralize eye shadow duo.

Product list:

Face:

Soap & Glory foundation in colour Fairest of them all

Collection 2000 concealer in Fair

Benefit Hoola Bronzer

Illamasqua Unrequited powder blush

MAC Play Proper beauty powder

Eyes:

Collection 2000 concealer in Fair as a base

MAC Pink Union Mineralize eye shadow duo

Gosh Velvet Touch black eye liner

Gosh Serious Volume Mascara

Lips:

MAC Budding Love lipstick

Thanks for stopping by xx

Tanya xx

No 7 Cheeky Chops nail polish & matching lipstick

Hello everyone,

Boots are currently doing £5 off vouchers on No 7 range and I decided to try their nail polishes as it seemed a good value paying £2 instead of £7.

I like pink lips & nail so I went for Cheeky Chops which is a bright warm pink coral nail polish. The colour is beautiful and I think it changes in different lighting leaning either more pink or coral.

I think this is a great shade for summer and I really like it.

Before I purchase a nail polish I usually run around the store compering it to other shades, and from what I've seen, I found No 7 shades quit unique compare to other drugstore brands.

I also found this shade is quite similar to MAC Viva Glam Nicki lipstick which I'm so happy about.

No 7 Cheeky Chops nail polish

No 7 Cheeky Chops nail polish

MAC Viva Glam Nicki & No 7 Cheeky Chops

MAC Viva Glam Nicki & No 7 Cheeky Chops

The quality of the No 7 nail polish was good. I really enjoyed the application process as the application brush in this nail polish is wide and rounded at the end. It was very comfortable to apply, I'm impressed. It dries fairly quick, but not the quickest. 

I applied 3 coats to achieve an opaque colour.

Now, the lasting power is great for me, just because most nail polishes don't last more than a day, so something lasting more than a day is a wow for me :) No 7 nail polishes survive a day at my work without chipping which is so impressive, because not many nail polishes do.

Overall I really like the quality and the colour of No 7 Cheeky Chops nail polish. 

I think it's just a bargain for £2 if you can get hold of a voucher.

Honestly, I think I'm even willing to pay a full price if I really like the shade :)

Have you tried No 7 nail polishes?

Thank you for reading,

Tanya xx

MAC Chenman Collection Haul

Hello! :)

This is what I got from MAC Chenman collection.

In the UK this collection came out the same time as Shop Cook collection, and from Shop collection I only got 1 lipstick - Watch Me Simmer, as other things didn't stand out to me that much.
 MAC Watch Me Simmer lipstick review here

 I loved the concept of MAC Chenman collection.

 It's just beautiful.

 I love water myself and I like the fact that there is more than just basic blue shade in this collection.

I definitely wanted to buy more items from this collection, but, unfortunately, I just can't afford all.

I bought Play it Proper beauty powder, Budding Love lipstick & Pink Union Mineralize eye shadow duo.

L to R: Play it Proper , Budding Love & Pink Union

Play it Proper

Play it Proper beauty powder is gorgeous light neutral pink powder, great for highlighting.

Pink Union

I love these eye shadows. Beautiful & unique colours.

 I don't have anything like this.

They definitely represent the theme of the collection, which I absolutely adore!

Budding Love

I'm so in love with this lipstick.

MAC describes Budding Love as a pale lavender.

I would say this is definitely a pale, but pink lavender, compared to blue lavenders such as Fresh Amour from Mattene line.

This happens to be my favourite lavender from MAC so far. 

I think this is because it's so easy to wear and the formula is so comfortable.

I see an improvement to lustre finishes lately. They seem glossier & more pigmented(or my lips aren't very pigmented).

I've also done a comparison to other lavender/pink-purple/lilac lipsticks I've got from MAC.

L to R: Pervette, Snob, Saint Germain, Budding Love, Lavender Whip, Fresh Amour

L to R: Pervette, Snob, Saint Germain, Budding Love, Lavender Whip, Fresh Amour

Overall, I'm happy with the items I got. Can't wait to wear these beautiful colours.

What do you think about this collection? Did you get or are you planning to get anything from this collection?

I hope that photos and swatches were helpful.

Thanks for reading,

Tanya xx

FOTD: Viva Glam Nicki lips

Hello

This lipstick inspired me on this, quite a bright,summery look. I'm loving this lipstick.

 Though I don't think I will normally wear this lipstick with briht eye shadows like these, I thought I wold just try something different today :)

Product list:

Face:

L'oreal true match foundation in Golden Ivory

Collection 2000 concealer in Fair

Illamasqua powder blush Lover

 VIVO baked bronzer in shade 3

Eyes:

Elf Mineral eyeshadow base

Sleek Natural eyeshadow palette

MUA palette Dusk til Dawn

MAC Zoom Lash Mascara

Lips:

Viva Glam Nicki Minaj lipstick

I think I need a good mascara that would give my lashes a dramatic look and would last, does anyone know a good one for short lashes? Please let me know if you do.

Thanks for reading,

Tanya xx

February Favourites

Hello everyone!

I'm showing you the products I've been loving this month and using almost on daily basis.

I'm loving those and I would definitely recommend you to try them.

You can see a lot of lipsticks here. This is because I'm addicted to those. Lipsticks are essential part in my make up. We all like when our eye shadows are vibrant and last long, don't we? I do anyway. I also like when my lips are pigmented and stay like that for ages. It is also important for me to find the right shade of lipstick to compliment the overall look.

Anyways, this month I've been loving nude & neutral lipstick shades. Even though neutral colours are pretty simple and sometimes you think they don't give you much colour etc. For some reason wearing these shades I actually thought I looked very nice. Though I like to wear bright colours myself, I also like to enhance my natural beauty and feel attractive. These shades are just great for everyday wear, when you don't have a lot of time for make up or fantasy and are great for complimenting the natural beauty. 

It's not only the colours I've been in love with, it;s also their formula's. 

I've been loving matte or semi-matte lipstick formula lately, especially for neutral shades. I just find them looking very natural and attractive at the same time. It is just difficult to describe the amazement of how good neutral matte shades can actually look. Matte shades can be quite drying, so be aware of that. I don't have problems with them personally.

OK, now the list of the lipsticks I currently LOVE:

1. MAC Viva Glam II - gorgeous pink nude with an edge in my opinion, my favourite amongst them all, I feel natural and sexy wearing it, though many found this shade unwearable, so it makes it quite a difficult shade to pull off. I would suggest to try it first.
2. Illamasqua Test - this makes my lips look so full and pretty, this is more a soft neutral pink shade, absolutely gorgeous lipstick, recommend it to everyone!
3. MAC Honeylove - is another nude pink shade, that is warmer than Viva Glam II, but still gorgeous, looks extremely natural, looks great with many looks.
4. MAC Brave- this is a beautiful warm sophisticated neutral pink shade. This shade looks very feminine and romantic.
5. MAC A Perfect Day - is a little lighter than honeylove but still is a great nude shade. It makes my lips lighter without washing out. It's a shame this is limited edition, would love it to be available all the time.

Soap&Glory  SHOW GOOD FACE 2in1 skin energising foundation & primer in the shade- Fairest of them all
I've been loving this product lately, mainly because this foundation has such a natural finish almost like no foundation at all.. It looks just flawless..The only problem with this is covering spots. I have to use a good concealer with it. Other than that it's perfect and lasts a long time, does get a bit oily on my T zone at the end of the day, but it happens with any foundation I use, even those that suppose to control oiliness.

Illamasqua Freak fragrance
I have a few samples of this from my orders from Illamasqua website.
I love this perfume.
It's difficult to describe the sent, but this is definitely the type of sent I normally go for. It comes across as a dark, mysterious but still feminine and sophisticated sent. I can wear this day and night. This could be my signature sent.. but I still have to get hold of a bottle.. I hope one day it will be mine :)

 VIVO baked blush in Cinnamon Glow & Baked bronzer Healthy Glow in shade 3
They remind me of MAC mineralized finished. I think they give similar sort of effect. I love Cinnamon Glow colour, I wouldn't mind to find a matte or a cream blush with similar colour. I usually use this over other blusher to give a pinkier glow and bronzer gives a really nice healthy glow to the face. I absolutely love the Healthy Glow bronzer and I use almost every time. I think Healthy glow is the lightest bronzer shade from VIVO. It's gorgeous. Definitely check those out in Tesco's :)


Clearasil Spot Clearing Cream(vanishing)
The reason why I've been loving this product this months is because it helped me with my spot situation. My skin has improved with this and it is so easy to use. I applies like a moisturiser without drying the skin. This is a good product I enjoyed using this months.

I hope that wasn't too much info for you :)
Let me know your Feb favourites!

Thank you for reading,
Tanya xx

MAC Viva Glam Nicki review & swatches

Hello everyone!

Just got my Viva Glam Nicki today.

 MAC Viva Glam Nicki in its packaging:

 This is such a gorgeous bright pink, almost(!) neon colour.

If you don't like bright pinks, this isn't something you would like, though I'd still recommend to try it.

You never know.

 Viva Glam Nicki is a warm yellow pink which really compliments my complexion even though I'm fair skinned. I have a strong yellow undertone in my skin.

 This colour isn't something I would be comfortable to wear to work, for example, but on other casual occasions or maybe parties I can see myself reaching for it very often. I also think this will look beautiful in summer with a little bit of tan.

Viva Glam Nicki is a Satin formula which is one of my favourites from MAC. Satins are fairly pigmented, creamier than matte formula but still quite long lasting. I find some satins are dryer than the others, but Viva Glam Nicki didn't dry my lips out.

MAC Viva Glam Nicki on my lips

Overall, I'm happy with this lipstick. I'm currently into pink lipsticks and this one is definitely on of my favourites.

I think MAC lipsticks offer excellent quality for a good price.

I compared it to other bright pinks I have:

I hope you found the swatches useful. What do you think about Viva Glam Nicki? Will you be buying it?

Thank you for reading.

Tanya xx

FOTD with MAC Lustering

Hello,

I was playing around with my new lipstick from MAC - Lustering.

The look I came up with:

 

This lipstick is a little on a cool side for my taste (I was expecting it to be warmer shade..) 

But it doesn't look bad at all and I ind it pretty wearable!

Product list:

Face:

Witch Anti-blemish primer

 Collection 200 lasting perfection concealer in Fair

Revlon Colourstay foundation in Buff

Gosh cream blush(name has rubbed off)

VIVO baked blush in Cinnamon Glow shade 3

Benefit Hoola bronzer

Eyes:

Elf Mineral Eyeshadow base

Sleek Storm Pallete (I used nude shades)

Elf Studio cream eye liner in Coffee

Elf Mineral Mascara 

Gosh Black velvet touch eye liner

Lips:

MAC Lustering lipstick

SHOP MAC Collection - Watch Me Simmer lipstick review

Hello lovelies!

One of my recent purchases from MAC is Watch Me Simmer lipstick from their new collection - Shop MAC.

Watch Me Simmer stood out the most out of this collection and it came out in the right time because I just found my passion for bright warm pink lipsticks. Watch Me Simmer isn't just warm pink, it has also got coral undertones to it, which makes it so vibrant and unique. It's so gorgeous and has definitely became one of my favourite lipsticks.

Many people describe this lipstick as coral, but for some reason on my skin tone it's more of a hot pink with coral undertone :) I guess it may depend on the skin tone. Although this lipstick may look different on each skin tone, I think it is still universally flattering.

MAC Watch Me Simmer on my lips:

MAC describes this lipstick as "Bright Pink Orange" and I agree with this.

 I think it is more than just a coral!

This lipstick is an amplified formula which is one of my favourites. It is very pigmented, opaque and creamy, in one word - just perfect! It's quite long lasting compared to other creamy formulas of lipsticks I've tried. 

I personally find this formula creamy enough and I don't need to top it up with a lip gloss. Especially I'm very happy with the colour and I wouldn't want to tame it down either. 

Going bright is definitely the way for me!

I definitely think this is great lipstick to have in the collection. 

I will be great for the summer as well.

Obviously I will use it not just in summer :)

Check it out. I think there will be enough for everyone this time as this lipstick comes out twice this year. 

I actually wish they would have it as permanent, like many other limited edition ones. They are just so good.

Does anyone know how similar it is to Mac Impassioned? This is another one I'm interested in.

What are your thoughts on Watch Me Simmer? Are you planning to buy it?

Thanks for reading,

Tanya xx

MAC Naturally Collection Perfect Day & Sweet Sunrise lipsticks haul(review, swatches, comparison)

Yes they finally reached UK just a few days ago.. Well, maybe more than a few, it took a while for MAC to deliver the goodies..  Anyways, I finally got them and I'm very happy I got hold of these nude lipsticks are amazing. 

I got Perfect Day(Amplified) and Sweet Sunrise(Lustre).

These are 2 wonderful pink nude shades. I wasn't sure whether I should get them at fist as I thought I had some pink nudes and I hardly ever worn them.. But still something got over me and I decided to purchase them, colours seemed very wearable and because these are my first limited edition babies! I'm very glad I got them as it ended up I have nothing else like them colour wise, although Elf Nostalgic is a bit similar to Perfect Day, but not near as good the quality of MAC.

Lips swatches:

 

Sweet Sunrise is gorgeous pale pink nude shade.. I fell in love with this lipstick straight away and I can see reaching for it very often and choosing it over Myth. It's just perfect pale coral nude(if this makes sense) that I was looking for ages. This would work great with a smokey or a bright eye look. This is a luster formula and isn't very opaque and pigmented.. which is a shame because I would love to see this gorgeous shade in Amplified formula! Lustre gives a nice glow and shine like lip gloss, but it also seems to run out very quick.. which is a bad thing as Sweet Sunrise is limited edition.. Well, I hope they bring in more colours like this and I would love to see them in permanent line.

Perfect Day.. What a perfect nude shade you are :) I can see this could be an easy nude shade that would go with almost everything and can see myself reaching for this lipstick every day. I love the shade, it's like my lips better shade but lighter. I can't seem to figure out what colour it is.. It seem to be pink beige coral nude, maybe? Colours seem to be very balanced, which makes me think that this lipstick would be universally flattering. I just adore the formula as well. It is so creamy and so easy to glide it on, and it just feels really nice on the lips. I think nudes are best with amplified creme formula, they just look perfect with that formula. I hope MAC will create more nudes with this formula.

I compared MAC Sweet Sunrise and Perfect Day lipsticks to other nude lipsticks I own(Myth, Plink, Viva Glam II and Freckletone) and included swatches as well:

To summarise:

I'm really happy to add Sweet Sunrise and Perfect Day nude lipsticks to my MAC lipstick collection. The only thing I'm not happy about is why all good things have to be limited edition? 

Has anyone of you bought any of Naturally collection products?

I decided just to stick with lipsticks as I have enough blushes and other things and I just adore MAC lipsticks. These shades are gorgeous and extremple wearable, and I don't regret at all that I got them.

Thanks for reading. I hope you found swatches helpful.