Summer Lipsticks | Oranges and Pinks

I've been meaning to write this post for so long I hate when I do this. Since the weather has finally picked up here in Ireland, we've been getting such warm and sunny days. This is great but not so great for your make up which will be running down your face. I tend to wear very minimal to no make up when it's very warm out because it feels so much better for my skin. In summer it's a time to wear much brighter lipsticks or to just go for a simple nude for a natural look. I thought I'd share the summer lipsticks I wear all the time and also the ones that are perfect for summer which I wish I wore much more.

Seventeen Stay Pout in Man Hunt: What a name for a lipstick. This lipstick looks like the most orange lipstick ever it looks so terrifying, but in reality it's not actually that bright on. It's more of a coral peachy shade, although it's still bright it's very wearable. I'm trying to make myself wear it more because I actually like it. Yet because I'm so pale the thoughts of wearing a pale lipstick make me feel like my face is going to look really washed out, which I know it actually doesn't. This lipstick is quite cheap and I have to say the packaging feels good quality and sturdy. The lipstick formulation is a little thick but it does the job and stays on very well.

Collection Work the Colour Matt Lip Butter in 02 Pumpkin Pie: This lipstick is the most orange out of the bunch and it's really bright. I wore this a lot at the start of summer when I was feeling adventurous but now it intimidates me a lot. It's really pigmented and it can be drying on the lips but I really love this range of lipsticks. It only comes in three colours; of which I have them all, and they're only around three euro which I think is really good value. Especially if you wanna try out a bright orange shade for cheap.

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lasting Finish in 16: This shade is so pretty, it's a really light peachy pink and it's so cute on, I would call this the perfect summer shade. I think it looks perfect with a nice summer dress or shorts. If you read back on my older blog posts you'll know that I love the Rimmel Kate Moss range of lipsticks so it's no surprise that I have three shades in this post as I think they have a perfect formulation and there's so much choice in the range. Plus the new rose gold packaging is amazing.

   

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lasting Finish 02: The next shade is another Rimmel Kate moss and this one is a very vibrant pink. This one makes me look so pale because it's so vibrant but it would look so good on a sunny day when you're wearing tan or getting a tan. I don't wear this shade much but I want to be more adventurous with lipsticks again as I used to be. Lately I just wear the NYX Soft Matte Lipcreams but the shades I have are all very safe.

Essence Longlasting Lipstick in 04 On the Catwalk: This shade looks dark in the packaging but the lipstick formulation isn't that strong or pigmented so the lipstick actually comes out quite sheer and light. It comes out a dark pink with red tones and adds a bit of shine and colour to your lips. I like that it's not that strong of a colour for summer, it looks more natural and also it won't feel heavy on your lips but it moisturizes.

Rimmel London Kate Moss Lasting Finish 30: This is the darkest shade out of all the lipsticks I picked. It's a dark red-purple but it's not too dark. It'd be perfect for a summer night out or just a general day wear. I probably shouldn't have picked so many lipsticks from the same range but I genuinely use them so much and think they're so worth it, you're guaranteed to find something you like.

Swatches are in order: Seventeen Stay Pout in Man Hunt, Collection Matt Lip Butter in 02 Pumpkin Pie, Rimmel Kate Moss 16, Rimmel Kate Moss 02, Essence 04 On the Catwalk, and Rimmel Kate Moss 30.

I feel like summers not only for neutral colours but for trying out vibrant and funky, cool shades that you wouldn't normally wear if it was raining outside. Although I wear a lot of nude lipstick, trying brighter pinks and oranges is a great thing to add to any look during the hotter months. Also no lipstick is limited to a certain time of year, I'd just like to mention that for a last word.

What's everyone's favourite summer lipstick?

April Favourites | 2016

I'm actually quite scared that April is now over and it's already May, like where is the time going? I know May is going to be quite a busy month with ending my first year in Uni and studying for my end of year exams and also I have a few other things planned during the month that I'm excited for so I'm not sure how regularly I'll be blogging, but after my exams I will try to do a lot, hopefully. Anyway, on to this months favourites. 

 

Seventeen Blemish BB Balm

My first favourite of the month is the Seventeen BB cream. I'd been looking for a good BB cream to help clear my skin, as wearing heavy foundations makes my skin quite bad, I decided that I needed to give my skin a bit of a breather while still having some sort of coverage. I picked this one up as it says it 'improves skin within four weeks' and I have to say it does live up to this. Although I don't use this everyday, the days which I feel like I want to use a more natural face of make up or give my skin more of a break from harsh makeup, I think this works wonders. It gives quite a good coverage although it's a BB cream and it gives my skin a natural glow. I've also noticed my skin does become a little clearer after wearing it, although my skin's unpredictable anyway.

Beyonce Midnight Heat Perfume

I rarely post about perfumes but I've been wearing this one non stop this month and felt like it needed some recognition. At first I wasn't really sure what this smelt like, it's not very strong but it's a perfect summer day perfume. It smells fruity and fresh and I love how subtle it is and not too overpowering, although it doesn't last that long, it's still easy to spritz along with another body spray.

   

Lush Cup O' Coffee Face and Body Mask

I have already reviewed this product on my blog here if you'd like to read a more in depth description of the product, but I've nearly completed the tub of it and I'm still loving it. I love the smell and how exfoliating the product is on my skin, it gives it such a thorough clean and it's super smooth after it. I normally apply it before the shower and leave for 10 minutes and rinse it off under the warm water to help clean my skin even more. I'm going to have to find a new face mask to try out when this one's gone.  

Soap and Glory Supercat Liner

This is my ultimate favourite eyeliner. I had forgotten how much I loved this since my last one dried out and I hadn't used it for so long, but after repurchasing I've re-fallen in love with it. It makes applying eyeliner so easy and it's just the right amount of thickness for drawing the perfect cat flick on my eye. The formula is so easy to apply and it's easy to erase after mistakes but also dries quick. No other eyeliner has compared with it yet.

   

Disney Tsum Tsum Flask

This flask was gifted to me by my lovely friend Kathryn, hello and thanks if you're reading this. I love it so much, it's so adorable. I'm a huge Disney nerd and a tsum tsum fan, I'm actually thinking of doing a tsum tsum collection post if anyone's interested. I only put water in it as any other beverage would stain it and it's hard to wash out after a while. I had an Olaf flask before this but it's gotten quite worn down over the year. I love to have flasks that can be refilled rather than plastic bottles when I can to reduce my waste. 

Lush Ladybird Bubble Bar

I used this bubblebar before taking blog photos, hence why it's not in the main picture. I hadn't picked up a Lush bubble bar in a while and thought I'd try some of their spring products, and who could resist such a cute bubble bar? I love bubble bars as they can be reused and they're such value for money. This contains geranium and peppermint oils and smells like lavender and very floral, sweet and not quite as minty despite the fact it contains peppermint. It leaves the bath a bubbly soft red which is also refreshing. I really love the design and cuteness of the ladybird though.

How has everyone enjoyed April? What have you been loving?