Sally Cinnamon: August 2012

Friday, 31 August 2012

Chubby Stick vs Korres vs Revlon Lip butter

This Summer, I've fallen in love with pinky/red shades of lip colour. I've also been on the hunt for the perfect addition to my beach handbag. Therefore, I thought I'd review my three favourite moisturising lip tints for you all.

Clinique Chubby Stick. Moisturising lip colour balm in 15 Pudgy Peony

So, like I've said in my previous posts, I am absolutely gullible to great advertising. I've been wanting to try one of these before, and so when I saw their new advertising campaign at the beginning of the summer I was pushed over the edge. I also loved Clinque's wide range of colours and decided to go for 15 Pudgy Peony as I do not own a lip colour similar.

Clinique Chubby Stick. Moisturising lip colour balm in 15 Pudgy Peony

Clinique Chubby Stick. Moisturizing lip colour balm in 15 Pudgy Peony

Firstly, I really like the packaging of this product. Its simple and the colour of the tube reflect the colour of the moisturising lip balm inside. I did a few tests of different colours on the back of my hand, and decided to settle on this one. I like the texture of it and overall it does seem to keep it's promise of a moisturising lip product. However, I do feel that the it does lose colour dramatically.

My Korres Lip Butter does not suffer from this ailment. This deeply nourishing product retains it's dark hue after one application. I absolutely love this lip balm, I honestly think it's amazing.

Korres Lip Butter in Plum

I really enjoy the simple packaging and the tub form that it comes in. I don't really suffer from dry lips, but nevertheless I can honestly say that my lips stay moisturised throughout the day with the product. I really like the variation of shades which Korres has to offer and I will be very tempted to purchase more.

The only downside of this product for me is the messiness. I am not a fan of tub lip balms because even though I like the way they look, I have no idea what to do with my balm-coated finger after I have applied. I would love for this exact same product to be in stick form, but for now I shall use Revlon Lip Butter.

Revlon Lip Butter in 075 Lollipop

Yet again, I really like the packaging of this product (ongoing trend here.) Truth be told, this is actually a really lovely product. The colour when applied to my lips and the texture is unquestionably good, and my lips do not dry out one bit. I would definitely buy this product again.

Love, Sally x

Thursday, 9 August 2012

Summer Jewels

So I thought I'd do a post on my favourite necklaces this Summer. I am an absolute sucker for big, statement necklaces as well as golds and bright colours. I have had to narrow my necklace collection down to my five favourites.

New Look Limited Edition

This is one of my favourite purchases this Summer. I don't normally look in New Look for accessories but their new, Limited Edition collection has really impressed me. Like I said, I absolutely LOVE gold necklaces and I really liked the glamorous Bollywood style of the piece.

Primark

This is another one of my favourite accessories that I have purchased this Summer. These pictures don't really do this necklace justice as the coral hue is actually much brighter. This is a really good piece to add colour to outfits and I think its perfect for my summer holidays. It was also about the £6 mark which I think is a bargain!

Topshop

I really like statement necklaces and I have to say this is probably the necklace I'd go for if my outfit was a bit bland. I love the gold and the mirror effect. Same as before, I don't think the camera does this necklace justice but you get the idea! This was a bit pricey at £20 from Topshop but I have definitely got my moneys worth from it.

H + M

I recently bought this necklace for H + M and it was resonably priced at £7.99. I have worn it with my pastelle toned clothes as the irredescent shine of the beads really goes well. I really like the gold touches, such as the T-bar and smaller gold beads.

New Look

I'm not normally a fan of beads but I found these from last year before I went to Ibiza and thought I'd bring them. They actually turned out to be really useful, as I love the colours and the tones in all the beads. I will definitely give beads a second look from now on!

Love, Sally x

Saturday, 4 August 2012

Summer Blush

This summer I've had three favourite blushers. Whilst narrowing my make-up bag down for my summer holidays, I've realised that I actually only use three blushers properly. For summer, I love peachy and tanned hues. My favourites are Lancome in Peach Forever, my trusty Rimmel bronzer and my new MAC blush in Peachykeen.

Lancome Blush Subtil for all skin types in 20 Peach Forever | Rimmel Bronzing Compact Powder in Light Matte | MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Peachykeen

Lancome Blush Subtil for all skin types in 20 Peach Forever

This was the first peachy-toned blusher I've ever bought. I was swaying between this and Benefit's alternative but I'm really glad I chose this one. I love the texture and the colour on my fair skin. Moreover, it's perfect for holidays as it shows up really nicely on darker skin.

Rimmel Bronzing Compact Powder in Light Matte

I was a bit disappointed when I left the shop after purchasing this, realising I'd bought "light matte", in stead of the darker, shimmery shades that I usually opt for. However, I was really impressed with this as it gives me a subtle sun kissed glow. It's texture acts as a powder and is a must for holidays. I can happily wear this and only this on my face for a daytime look.

MAC Sheertone Shimmer Blush in Peachykeen

I love wearing this blusher when I have fair skin. I really like the pinky, peach tones and the texture. This is a highlighter as well as a blush and sits really nicely on my cheek bones. Despite being slightly pricey, I would definitely buy this again!

Love, Sally x