CK One Pure Color Lipstick in Liplock

CK One Pure Color Lipstick in Liplock - £13.00*

If you read my previous post you'll know that I attend the Debenhams press evening last Wednesday and in our goody bags we got a Calvin Klein product along with other lovely things. The product I received was one of their gorgeous lipsticks that I'd already been eyeing up - Pure Color Lipstick in the shade 500 Liplock. Also if you're a regular reader of my blog you'll know I absolutely love berry coloured lipsticks so I was so excited to try this out.

First of all I absolutely love the monochrome packaging (so this season), it's a bit of a different shape from your usual lipstick but it definitely won me over (kind of reminds of me of a pill?!). I prefer simple makeup packaging like this, it just looks much more sophisticated.

I'd say that Liplock is a dark purple/red colour quite similar to MAC Rebel as I swatched them both together, however Liplock has more of reddish undertone and is slightly darker and Rebel is slightly more pink/purple (does that even make sense?) I found the formula quite moisturising, it didn't dry out my lips and the finish is glossy at the start but eventually dries to a semi-matte finish. The lipstick lasted for around 3/4 hours on my lips before I needed to touch it up which I think is reasonable for a good quality lipstick. 

Overall, I really like the CK One lipsticks (although this shade is probably not necessary in my collection) and may even purchase more shades in the future, I'd like a brighter one for Summer. Have you tried any of these lipsticks? What do you think of Liplock?

Debenhams Press Evening SS13

Last Wednesday I was lucky enough to attend the Debenhams SS13 Press Evening at the Lighthouse in Glasgow. It started at 6 but I didn't make it down until 7.30 because of work, I was glad I managed to make it for the last hour and a half though as I had a great time with some of my fellow Scottish bloggers.

Debenhams were show casing some of their menswear, womenswear, accessories and cosmetics collections that will be in store this season and we got to have a browse and try out some of the products. Some of my favourites were the H! by Henry Holland collection and some gorgeous Ted Baker lingerie. We also got to see some of the new cosmetics that will be launching this Spring. I loved the look of the Calvin Klein collection, especially the lipsticks (I was lucky enough to leave with one in my goody bag) and definitely need to get my hands on one of the Illamasqua polishes that I've seen floating around the blogosphere.

There was also some beauty treatments up for offer and I cheekily got a manicure by Nail Girls London and finally got my brows done by one of the lovely Benebabes at the Benefit stand. I've been meaning to get my brows done by Benefit for ages after hearing so much about their brow bars at previous events. My brows are looking the best they ever have now and I'll definitely be back every 4 weeks to get them sorted. I definitely recommend going to Benefit if you're needing your brows done, they're amazing!

I had a really nice evening with Debenhams and I'm looking forward to future events. I hope everyone had a nice weekend.

Garnier Ultimate Beauty Oil

I don't know about you, but one of the steps I neglect the most in my beauty regime is body moisturising. It's only since I've became a beauty blogger that I've started taking an interest in what I use on my face, although I'm still not quite there yet (some lazy nights I still reach for the face wipes, I'm sorry). So I thought it was about time I became a good beauty blogger and start moisturising my whole body daily.

At first I started using my Soap and Glory body butter but it still seemed too much of a hassle for me (I really am that lazy). However, last week while I was reading Kate's blog I noticed a product that looked like it could solve my problem - Garnier Ultimate Beauty Oil. A spray that moisturises and doesn't need much rubbing in? Yes please! So while I was in Boots last Saturday I picked up a bottle.

I've seen a few body oils on blogs in the past but they were always a bit out of my price range and I never really thought about using them. However, at just £7.99 it seemed reasonable (I think you can actually get it cheaper than this other places). This light weight oil is 5 times more concentrated in nutrients than any of Garnier's regular body lotions and enriched with 4 precious oils - Argan, Macadamia, Almond and Rose, a dream for your skin. These ingredients work together to not only moisturise your skin, but illuminate and perfect it. It also has a really subtle scent which I love as it isn't too over powering.

I've been using this product twice a day for a week now and have already noticed a difference in my skin (before I'd only moisturise every few days when I could be bothered). My skin is feeling much softer and definitely looks a lot better. It's also so easy to use, just a couple of sprays covers a large area and only needs rubbed in a little bit. I was worried I'd be feeling greasy all day (flashbacks of using oil on my summer holidays) but it isn't greasy at all, it dries in and leaves my skin feeling silky smooth.

Overall, I'm really impressed with this product and think i'll be sticking with oils instead of lotions from now on. Are there any body oils you recommended?

Benefit Fake Up

On Monday night I was invited to attend the launch of Benefit's brand new (which you bbloggers have probably already heard about) product, Fake Up in House of Fraser Glasgow. Fake Up is Benefit's new and innovative moisturising concealer that promises not to crease under the eyes (yay!). I don't know about you, but no matter how much I work my concealer in, by the time I've moved onto my mascara I already have some creasing underneath my eyes even if I've powdered. So I was so excited when I heard about Fake Up and as I'm already a big fan of Benefit Makeup (especially They're Real! and Brow Zings) I was expecting great things from this product.

First of all, lets talk about the packaging. Benefit always go all out with the design of their packaging, it's always brightly coloured, patterned and most of all, fun. I love the lipstick style silver and pink casing and the fact the colour of the box corresponds to the colour of the concealer. Overall, the packaging gets a big thumbs up from me.

Now onto the product...Fake Up comes in three different shades; light, medium and deep. So what's the secret behind it? It has two layers to it, the hydrating ring on the outside and the concealing core. The hydrating ring contains Vitamin E and apple seed extract to ensure that it moisturises the skin immediately and keeps it hydrated for up to 6 hours. The concealing core hides dark circles, smoothes skin and diffuses light to make those early mornings a little bit easier.

What does Benefit have to say about Fake Up? - "Our new hydrating crease-control concealer instantly hides dark circles & minimises fine lines for silky smooth coverage!"

I definitely agree with what Benefit say. I tried this product on at the start of the event and by the time I got home it was still perfect and not a crease in sight (with NO powder just to let you know). As soon as you apply it you can feel how moisturising it is and you can even see it in the photos above.

The lovely Claire colour matched me to the shade 02 Medium, but we were lucky enough to leave with all 3 shades. Now I bet you're wondering, what would I possibly do with all 3 shades? Well, Benefits Head Makeup & Trend Artist, Lisa (oh and Brow Expert, did I get it all right Lisa?) told us that not only can it be used as a concealer but also a highlighter and contour. I'll definitely be trying the Light out as a highligher and the Deep underneath by cheek bones as a gorgeous contour. Lisa also used Fake Up at the Matthew Williamson show at London Fashion Week.

Overall, I'm completely sold on this product so far and have never used anything like it, Benefit just keeps getting better and better! Fake Up retails at £18.50* and will be available to buy from the 30th of March. What do you think, will you be buying it?

Instagramming: February in Photos

New favourite: Essie Mint Candy Apple//This months glossy's//New jumper//M&S lunch//Benefit Glamouriety event//Cooking: The Londoner//Sisters 21st cupcakes//Blogging//Macarons with the bestie//New Missguided bodysuit//Pretty bedding//February Favourites

I've only had my iPhone and Instagram for a couple of months but I always see bloggers doing these kind of posts and thought I'd do one to round off my month. So February's been a kind of rubbish month for me personally but I still managed to have a bit of fun. The Benefit Glamouriety Roadshow was such an amazing night thanks to some lovely Glasgow bloggers and the Benefit girls, always love going to Benefit events (Fake Up on Monday, yay!). I've also spend a lot of time cooking, eating and hanging around with my best friend Emma - she always has cakes! Oh and it was my little sister's Birthday, can't believe she's 21 already. How nice is my new Missguided bodysuit? I was going to get the AA one but this was only £9, bargain! Can't wait to wear it this weekend and will probably do an OOTN post. I haven't blogged as much as I'd of liked to in February but I promise there will be more posts this month. 

I hope everyone had a good February :)