Lipsticks lipsticks lipsticks... what can I say about them. If I had to describe them in one word it would be LOVE! I absolutely adore lipsticks and I can tell you that this blog will have many more than just one lipstick review! 

I have come to love Rimmel London lipsticks because they are so nice on my lips and don't dry them out! And the colour tend to stay for quite a while (I haven't timed how long it stays for!). Pigmentation is also great and they've a huge range of colours!

Today I will be reviewing Rimmel London Colour Show Off Lipstick (#260 I want you). At first when I looked at it I didn't think I'd like it so much because it was a browny red with some gold shimmer! But once I put it on my lips it added a bit of character to my face! It is like a darker nude for my lips because my lips are quite pigmented. The shimmer is barely noticeable.

After application of the Rimmel lipstick directly onto lips and No7 Stay Perfect foundation.

As you probably notice the Stay Perfect foundation adds a warm glow to my face. I probably should have used a lip liner to give it a more defined look, but I was stuck for time so I just slapped it on!

All in all, I would recommend this lipstick as it looks great to add a bit of colour to your face without the use of eye shadows and blushers if you're stuck for time. I just had foundation and slapped on this lippy and off to work! The great thing is it doesn't smell bad (very faint smell though but not noticeable) and doesn't taste bad, at least not that I notice! Also does not dry out my lips!

Hope that helps!

Has anyone else tried lipstick this colour or any others from the Rimmel London range?

So I was in Boots the other day and FINALLY got the RIGHT colour foundation for my skin tone! Stay Perfect Foundation in Honey (great colour for tanned asian skin!). They now have a machine that matches  your skin colour perfectly to one of their foundation colours!

It’s great because my skin is sensitive and the No7 range is all hypo-allergenic. Stay Perfect foundation is perfect for me because it gives me medium coverage and covers up any blotchiness or redness in my skin. I don't need to use a powder because it already has some in it and it also moisturises my face too! :) (but I do use a moisturiser before putting the makeup on)

Left to right: Before and After the foundation (taken in day light).

As you can notice my skin looks much smoother and healthier on the right and the redness and uneven colouring is covered up. As my sister says "natural, but better than your natural skin!"

Any ways, so they have this 3 for 2 deal and if you get the 3 items from the make-up section you get a free gift set (lip stick, lip gloss and a lip brush = 33e worth of goods). So me being me, even though I didn’t need any more make-up, I was very tempted! So I asked the lady what make-up they have that is similar price to the foundation I was buying, because common sense tells me that if I was getting 3 for 2 and the cheapest item is free, then I might as well make the most out of it! Turns out there wasn’t a whole lot to choose from. Everything she suggested I already have or things I don’t use or don’t want. So in the end, I bought 3 of the same foundation… THREE!!! Means I got one bottle of foundation for free though right? Seems like a fair deal! Free foundation PLUS free lippy gift set! I guess I am a happy girl now, but the question really is… was it necessary?? Do I REAAALLY need THREE bottles of foundation!? Well, the girl said she uses one bottle every 2-3 months and she wears it everyday! So I guess it’s not TOO bad…PLUS, I was thinking the lippy gift set could be used a Christmas present so not all that bad…!

I’m just trying to make myself feel better amen’t I…?

I blame the free stuff… they get me all the time.

So all in all, I would definitely recommend this brand foundation to ANYONE who hasn't found the right foundation yet! No harm in going into Boots (if you have one in your country) and get your skin matched to one of their foundations! At least if you don't buy one you'll know what kind of shade you should be getting!

Has anyone else tried this foundation? And what do you think?? :D

I would start every morning when I wake up, 

1. I wash my face: wet my face with warm water, use a face wash (currently using one with an exfoliator) and massage gently into my face in circular upward motions using my index and middle finger and making sure to massage into the greasy areas of my face (usually the forehead, nose and chin). 

2. I splash warm water into my face: and again with circular motions wash the dirt and soap off my face, never be rough with washing your face.

3. I pat dry my face: usually with a towel. 

4. I use a toner: at the moment I use Simple facial toner. Sometimes I just put a few dribbles onto the palm of my hands and then splash it on my face and pat it in. If I have cotton pad I would apply the toner generously to it and wipe in a gentle upward movement over the skin. 

5. Once the toner is dried on my skin, I use a face cream to moisturise my face: I'm using simple replenishing rich moisturiser at the moment. I would squeeze a pea size onto my middle finger and then use the middle three fingers of both hands and warm the cream slightly, then apply it onto my face and massage it in using upward and outward movements.

6. I use an eye cream: currently using Elizabeth Arden Perpetual Moisture 24 Eye Cream. I find it keeps the skin of my eyes (especially the under eye bit where the skin is much thinner) moisturized which helps with reducing wrinkles and creases. I would take a very small amount (a very thin layer of cream) with my index fingers (one on each), then I would pat it on under my eyes and around it. VERY IMPORTANT not to rub it in as that will stretch the skin.

7. I use vaseline on my lips after to keep them moisturised: Reduces flakiness when putting lipstick on later.

And that is the end of my daily skin routine! 

I would do this twice a day, morning when I wake up and before bed time! This is a great way to keep the skin refreshed, clean and healthy! I used to have blotchy and terrible skin with dry patches and creases, but after I've done this a few times you really do notice the difference! 

The results aren't immediate, so try it out for a week and see how your skin feels! Take a before and after photo and I'm almost sure you'll see even a bit of difference!

Hope this works for you guys!

TIP OF THE DAY: Try not to use make-up remover WIPES because when you rub your face with them it does stretch your skin, even a little, which increases chances of wrinkles. If possible, use a face wash! :)