Rimmel Provocalips Review

So i picked up a couple of the Rimmel Provocalips because quite frankly i needed cheering up after a bad week and what better than a lipstick purchase! I picked up the shades "730 Make your move" (above right) & "310 Little Minx" (above left) These were £6.99 each in Tesco.

So here is what Rimmel say about the Provocalips:

• Kiss-Proof, Transfer Proof, Trouble Proof. Up to 16 hours of lip liberation. Weightless Non drying colour for endless comfort!

Now as a lipstick lover this sounded like music to my ears so i had to try them out and see if what they said was really true!

So above i have both shades on my lips! My favourite of the two is probably "Make your move" (Top) as its a neutral pink shade and something i would wear daily, so i decided to test this one first.

When applying you use step one which is the colour and then leave this for 60 seconds with your lips apart, then you apply step two which locks and shines the lip.

On first impressions i found the colour part quite liquidy so you have to apply it carefully otherwise you look like you have just come back in from a night out! But after applying the step two i was quite amazed at how it transformed the lip gloss, it felt soft and moisturizing but as if it wasn't going to budge!

• So firstly i tested the kiss proof! & yeap it really was kiss proof and did not budge!
  • After eating a sandwich and a roast dinner the lipstick was still there perfectly!
  •  12 hours later my lipstick was still on and looked pretty good, maybe not as shiny but i would say that's pretty good going, i didn't test it for 16 hours but i have no doubt in my mind it still would be there!

 Overall a fantastic product and i will be buying all the shades! what do you think if you have tried the Rimmel provocalips?

Nivea Cleansing Mousse Review

So i was wondering around Tesco after pay day and was looking down the skincare/make-up isle & stumbled across the Nivea Soothing Cleansing Mousse. This really peaked my interest as Ive personally never seen the concept of a cleansing mousse (I'm sorry if there's lots out there & Ive been hiding under a rock maybe) so i just had to buy it! I picked up the one for dry & sensitive skin for £4.50 which is a bargain for a cleanser.

The product comes with a pump which i love as pumps are so much more hygienic. When i first pumped out this product i was so surprised as to how it came out, it was literally like a mousse, i dont quite know what i was expecting but it wasn't that!

When rubbed into the skin it becomes foam like and is very light! When i was rubbing this onto my face it felt very nice, the smell is mild but also refreshing, i just rinse this off with water or a muslin clothe. I hardly use any product with each cleanse so that's also something i love.

So lets move on to the facts!

NIVEA® Daily Essentials Soothing Cleansing Mousse enriched with Natural Almond Oil & Hydra IQ::

• Cleanses the skin deeply but mildly
•  Moisturizes the skin to keep its natural moisture balance
• Provides a great cleansing experience thanks to its very soft foam formula and its pleasant scent
• The formula with Almond Oil is mildly caring
• The skin is deeply cleansed, soft and refreshed, looking healthy and beautiful

Overall i love this product! it really is great for dry sensitive skin and leaves it feeling fresh and nourished, in fact my skin is at its best after using it every day & night. I prefer this so much over any expensive cleansers i have used so far.

Let me know what you think if you try this product :)

Illamasqua Silhouette Gel Sculpt Review.

Introducing the new product which has revolutionized how we contour: Gel Sculpt Silhouette by Illamasqua.

A unique contouring gel creation that offers subtle definition to cheeks with ease. The hue of Silhouette creates a delicate shadow under cheekbones and along the jawline which can be blended with ease to achieve beautiful, natural contours - Illamasqua.

Okay so first things first this product retails at £22 which is an average price from Illamasqua's range. Three colours are available, Silhouette which is a contour shade, Charm and Fluster which are blusher shades. 

I purchased Silhouette as this was the product that intrigued me the most as it seemed such a unique way of contouring. I love Gel products so as soon as i saw this i thought YES PLEASE!

The product comes in a stick form with a plastic cap, you must keep this on when your not using the product as it keeps the make-up hydrated and stops it drying out!

When first opening the product i was a little hesitant as it seems so dark! But Illamasqua have designed this shade so it suits all skin types as the idea is to create a shadow where your natural contours lie and Silhouette is perfect for this. 

As you can see above the product comes up a lot lighter on the skin, i use the Heart of Your Hand technique which Alex Box uses with this product. The idea is to place the product on the palm of your thumb as above and then rub both of your hands together in the same place. You then place the palm of your thumbs underneath your cheekbones and push up to create that natural contour, you can see a video of this here: https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=10152644081551567&set=vb.32415626566&type=2&theater

I have the product on in this photo and as you can see it creates natural shadows where my contour is! The product is so easy to blend and doesn't come out orange or too muddy and is also very light so you can build it up to how you like it! Illamasqua really have made a game changer here! tell me what do you think if you've tried the product?

Jess xxx

Clinique Cheek Pop Review - Berry Pop

 Hi Guys, welcome to my blog & my first post! I thought i would kick start my blog with a review on the Clinique Cheek Pops!

I only have one shade from this range & that is Berry Pop which is a lovely vibrant "Berry" pink shade which goes perfectly with my fair skin tone and blonde hair!

The packaging is very elegant in a clear casing and the Clinique logo as you can see in the pictures, the blush it self is shaped in to a daisy which makes it very pretty & looks fantastic in your make-up collection.

 The texture of the blush it self is not to be expected! You expect your typical chalky texture for a powder but no this is between a hard and soft texture almost feeling satin like. When swatched the product shows its vibrant colour but in a lovely sheer way giving a "pinched" look to the skin.

These Blushes retail at £16.50 each & currently there are 4 shades available although I believe they will be releasing 8 new shades which are currently available on sephora for the rouge members.

So overall i love this blush and will be purchasing more as they are so gorgeous & a must have product!

I hope you enjoyed and let me know what you think of these blushes if you own them :)

Jess xx