Bourjois Rose Exclusif lip gloss

Bourjois claims that this lipgloss changes colour to suit the wearer depending on their natural skin's pH level.
The product applies clear but changes to pink after you allow it some time to readjust and transform to suit your sin tone.

It's a pretty good lipgloss, nothing phenomenal. colour payoff is weak and it also has a very strong sickly sweet "Grandma's rose perfume' scent to it which I do not care for. The scent doesn't just go away after initial application...it lingers on and on and I find it to be quite distracting...>___<

The product itself is quite good, it makes your lips look really plump and healthy. A little gloopy for my liking but still bearable. I don't reach for it as often as i should mainly because of the scent and the fact that it doesn't really have any colour payoff. The brush tip is quite small so it makes application a breeze ;).

Comes in a plastic tube with a brush tip applicator

Swatched in natural light,
 applies clear but changes colour after a few minutes
 depending on your skins pH levels

On my skin, it turns a slight rosey pink
...not a very noticeable change :S 

I hope this was helpful ;)

xoxo,

Pam

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Essence 'stay with me' longlasting lipgloss in 'My Favorite Milkshake'

The Essence 'stay with me' longlasting lipgloss in 'My Favorite Milkshake' is a sheer baby pink colour. It was super cheap in priceline so I thought I'd give it a shot...it smells nice enough ( sweet and creamy),

Can't say it's super long lasting or comfortable on my lips though. It applies quite gloopy and streaky. settles in my liplines as well. It comes with a doefoot applicator that has a dip in the middle section to help with even application on the lips. Doesn't work well in my opinion because the middle section tends to grab too much product and the round tip makes it difficult to be precise.

VERDICT: It's not bad but not one I would normally reach out for or repurchase again. 

The lipgloss comes with a doefoot applicator that has a slight hourglass shape.
It is meant to hug your lip and apply the lipgloss evenly.

Lipgloss heavily swatched in natural light.
sheer baby pink colour.

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Pam

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Soap & Glory matte lipstick in Pom Pom

I FRIGGIN LOVE THIS LIPSTICK!!

Soap and Glory have done it again =D. This lipstick is phenomenal. It's creamy, pigmented, doesn't settle in my liplines and lasts for hours and hours. It applies smoothly and isn't patchy like some matte lipstick formulas...Annnnndddd....it smells super yummy like candy ;).

The Lipstick in Pom Pom is a deep berry colour which is perfect for fall. it would be flattering on different skintones and is seriously one of the best lipsticks I've used in awhile....definitely a must have in my opinion =)

The packaging is a sleek matte black plastic with a

 glossy watermark of the soap & glory logo on the front

S&G lipstick, lightly swatched in natural light.
It is beautiful deep berry colour on the lips.

I Can't Wait to Try Out More of These.....

DEFINITELY ON MY REPURCHASE LIST!!

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Pam

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Barry M Lipstick in 147

The Barry M Lipstick in no. 147 is a peachy coral with a hint of pink. It is a matte colour so the formula is a little bit drying on my sensitive lips but a touch of my lush honeytrap lip balm always fixes that problem =).
I swatched this on my hand in boots and I LOVED it.... it's unscented, pigmented and creamy.
On the lips however, the Barry M lipstick tends to settle in lines and is a little patchy because it is a matte formula. I find that the best way of applying this is to dab it on instead of just slathering it on your lips. It is very affordable and is a very pretty colour but not one of my favorites mainly because of the formula. I much prefer Soap & Glory for matte lippies =)

The packaging is matte black. very nice and sleek with the 'Barry M' Logo on the top. 

Swatch of the Barry M lippy in 147, natural light

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Pam

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Review: Dr Jart+ Every Sun Day Perfect Sun Block SPF 50+ / PA+++

After hunting around for a new sunscreen, I came across this Dr Jart+ one in SaSa. The salesgirl recommended this after I mentioned to her that I didn't want anything overly sticky or heavy because my skin tends to get quite shiny as the day goes by. As an added bonus, the Dr Jart+ sun Block also came with a travel sized version of their Water-Sure Gel moisturizer. It is oil free and supposed to provide maximum hydration without being too sticky or heavy.

The sunscreen works well enough, it's still a touch too sticky for my liking but my main problem with the sunscreen is the scent.... this smells like a grandma that's just had her hair done...flowery sweet with a touch of baby powder...not my thing at all =/

left: sunscreen, right: gel moisturizer

left: sunscreen, right: gel moisturizer

The moisturizer is quite nice. I comes out as a gel but feels like water when you rub it on your skin. It smells very fresh and gets absorbed into the skin very quickly. I will probably repurchase the moisturizer when i run out =).

I hope this was helpful ;)

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Pam

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NYC BIG BOLD Bronzing Powder

Okay...this thing is HUGE!!

It was the first thing that grabbed my attention as I browsed the NYC display in Superdrug. Size aside, the NYC bronzing powder in Manhattan is a matte bronzer which is very smooth and blendable. The colour is quite neutral and not too orangey or muddy when applied to the face. The pigmentation of this is sheer but definitely buildable. This bronzer also lasted very well on my oily skin (about 5-6 hours).

The size of the actual compact makes it quite inconvenient to bring around on a day to day basis but it is still lovely for a natural contour and for a sun kissed glow. The NYC Big bold bronzing powder is amazing value for money because I picked it up for only 2.50 pounds for so much product. I've been using this bronzer for over three months now but it has hardly created a dent.

Closeup under natural light

Swatched indoors with flash

Swatched lightly, outdoors in natural light

If the day ever comes when I hit pan or run out of this product,
I would definitely repurchase this bronzer.



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Pam

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Topshop highlighter in Sunbeam and Crescent Moon

Left: Crescent moon, Right: Sunbeam

Both compacts are identical in size and have a matte finish with 'scrawled on' stars.
*Does not come with a mirror*

Topshop highlighter in Sunbeam

Sunbeam closeup under natural light

Sunbeam: closeup under natural light

                                   

Topshop highlighter in Crescent Moon

Crescent moon: closeup under natural light

Swatches of both side by side

Left: crescent moon, Right: Sunbeam
Swatched outdoors, natural light

Left: crescent moon, Right: Sunbeam
Swatched indoors, artificial light

As you can see from the swatches, Sunbeam is a shimmery true gold highlighter and Crescent moon is a shimmery pink champagne highlighter. 

Pigmentation for both are excellent (This is definitely not a subtle highlight, use lightly unless you're going for that "Disco ball sparkle =P"). 

The texture is slightly chalky but still blendable and the lasting power for these are pretty good as well especially if you set it with a makeup setting spray.

Sunbeam is very yellow so i don't think it will be suitable for all skintones but it works well for my yellow based warm skin. Crescent moon is definitely a more universal colour and will suit a broad range of skin tones. It provides the skin with a healthy glow without leaving a white cast.

I like to use this on the tops of my cheekbones, above my cupids bow and along the bridge of my nose to emphasize my features

The Topshop highlighters are definitely a must have in my opinion but remember, a little goes a very long way =)

I hope this was helpful ;)

xoxo,

Pam

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