YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick in 13 Pink In Paris | Review

I've been wanting a YSL lipstick for absolute ages, I've seen the hype it's got and pictures were all over the place. So I finally decided to treat myself on my last payday and picked one up in Fenwicks. The shade I got is Pink In Paris, which is quite literally the prettiest pink I've ever seen. Plus the packaging is so lush, a gold tube with the shade shown in the middle and a YSL logo all round it. Beautiful. The colour is buildable so it's up to you how strong you want it to be. It's a good everyday kind of shade as well, so you can easily wear it to work or uni. The application is smooth and easy, you don't even need a mirror. Staying power is great too, especially when you're not planning on drinking or eating but then again, I don't really mind re-applying so. It's like the creamiest lipstick I tried so far, feels so nice on the lips. I already know which shade I'm going to get next, so yes I will definitely re-purchase this product. It might seem quite expensive but it's definitely worth the money. It's good to treat yourself sometimes, and a good lipstick every now and then is a brilliant treat. Well, for me anyway.

Have you tried any lipsticks from Rouge Volupte Shine collection? What do you get when you decide to treat yourself?

YSL Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick: £24

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Favourite Spring and Summer Nail Polishes

I was recently browsing through my nail polishes and decided to write a post on my go-to varnishes I reach for most over spring and summer. I knew straight away which ones to pick, Barry M polishes just stand out. Especially the pastel shades and especially when it's this time of the year. The colours in the pastel collection are Peach Melba, Mint Green, Strawberry, Blue Moon, Lemon and Berry. My favourite is Peach Melba, it's just such a pretty shade and I think it brightens up my little collection along with Lemon. I usually change my nail colour every two days, but recently I haven't had much time cause I'm moving in 6 days and I have an overload of work so yeah. They don't chip at all if I put a top coat over them, well two days is not long enough for them to chip anyways but. I have tried a lot of pastel polishes and I always seem to go back to these ones, there is just something about them. I love them. And I would definitely recommend them to anyone looking for pastel varnishes. Also, Blue Moon is a lovely colour for winter and with a touch of 'frost' (a white or black and white glittery top coat) over it, it just looks amazing.

What are your go-to nail polishes over the spring/summer? Have you tried Barry M pastels?

Barry M Nail Polishes: £2.99/each

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Rimmel Stay Matte Powders | Review

I've had a couple of Stay Matte powders from Rimmel for a while now but never actually thought of reviewing them for some reason. And I don't know why really cause I use them pretty much every day and they are my go-to powders at the moment. I have quite a few powders but none of them have such a nice matte and silky finish, I am yet to try high-end powders but I just love these ones so much I keep putting it off. They are well-pigmented so you need a light hand while applying, otherwise it might look cakey. They also go on well over concealer and instantly mattify any shine on my face. Plus they make my makeup last longer and there is no need to re-apply, I normally wear them to work and they lasts for up to 9-10 hours. The only thing I would say I don't really like is the packaging. The lid comes off way to easily and I'm always scared it's gonna break or randomly come off. But then again, for its price it's not that big of an issue. I will definitely re-purchase Stay Matte, they are just are just amazing.

Have you tried Stay Matte from Rimmel? What powder would you recommend?

Rimmel Stay Matte Powders: £3.99/each

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IMATS Wishlist

So as every makeup-obsessed person I cannot wait for IMATS, which is in less than 3 weeks now! I just can't stop thinking about it and decided to put together a little wishlist of what I was thinking of getting. Bring on June 23rd!

1. Nars Blush in Orgasm £21.50

2. Nars Highlighter in Albatross £21.50

3. Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer £18

4. Inglot Palette £10 + £4.50 for each eyeshadow (I wanted an Inglot Palette for ages and finally have a chance to get one, probably with different shades of red as I've got so many beige/brown eyeshadows already and I'm kinda falling for reds recently)

5. MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash Macsara £18

6. NYX Powder Blushes in Mocha, Summer Peach and Cinnamon £5.50/each

7. NYX Glam Shadow Sticks in Yellow Diamond and Elegant Marble £4.50/each

8. NYX Jumbo Eye Pencils in Cashmere, Knight, Pots & Pans, Milk, Slate and Iced Mocha £4.50/each

9. NYX Round Lipsticks in Indian Pink, Sky Pink, Strawberry Milk, Spell Bound and Blush £3.50/each

10. NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams in Candy Land, Buttery Nude and Spicy £5/each

It's quite a big list, but I hope I'll be able to get most of the things.

Are you going to IMATS this year? Have you been before?

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theBalm Frat Boy Blush | Review

Frat Boy is actually my first product from theBalm, I heard about that brand loads of times but never had a chance to try it. So after my payday last month I went on an online shopping spree and ordered a blush from them on Amazon. I've noticed that they've now changed the price from £12.48 to £14 plus £2.95 delivery charge. So I was quite lucky to get it a bit cheaper. Anywo, the best way to describe Frat Boy is coral-pink and peachy-apricot, it reminds me of them all and I absolutely love the colour. It can be used as an eyeshadow and a blush but I've only been using it as a blush, might give it a go as an eyeshadow too, you never know. It's got a very tiny amount of shimmer and sheen but it doesn't really read on my skin. The product is very silky, smooth and soft all at the same time, it's just a great texture, plus it doesn't even look powdery. Its pigmentation is incredible as well, you only need a swipe to get a flushed look but it's buildable. It's quite easy to overdo so you need a light hand while applying. It's no surprise that the staying power is great too, the blush lasts for the majority of the day with no fading. Frat Boy is definitely one of the best blushes (if not the best blush) I've ever used and will definitely re-purchase. I also want to try more of theBalm products, especially other blushes they have and an eyeshadow palette Nude'tude.

Have you tried any of theBalm blushes? Is there any coral-pink blush you would recommend?

theBalm Frat Boy: £14 (+£2.95 delivery fee if you order via Amazon)

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