Quick Review: Yves Saint Laurent Lipsticks

 

 

 

 

(L to R) YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick in Rose Culte & Forbidden Burgundy - £23.50

YSL Rouge Volupte Perle Silky Sensual Radiant Lipstick SPF15 in Impetuous Beige - £23.50

YSL Candy Volupte Lipstick in Succulent Pomegranate - £23.50

Here is my collection of YSL lipsticks. I really like how all three of these different formulations feel on the lips. The Rouge Volpte ones (first two pictured above) don't have all that great staying power, however in my opinion the packaging and colour payoff more than makes up for this. The downside is the price; £23.50 is a lot to pay for a lipstick, though I do think owning even one of these is a luxury and worth shelling out the money for.

The Rouge Volupte Perle lipstick is a lovely pinky-beigy colour. It feels similar to the other Rouge Volupte lipsticks but a bit heavier on the lips. The effect of this is that it lasts much longer on the lips. I do like the formulation of this lipstick more, but they don't have the same beautiful shades like Rose Culte and Forbidden Burgundy.

The one on the very right is the YSL Candy lipstick. These are nice if you don't want a bold lip colour and you don't need a mirror to apply them (you do with the others). Again I do like these, but not as much as the others because of the shade range, though this probably has more to do with the fact that these lipsticks are meant to be sheer.

I hope you enjoyed this little review. How did you get on with these lipsticks? I'd love to know what other shades from these ranges you'd recommend!

- Serena

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Ojon Trade-In Day - Mark Your Calenders!

Ojon is a wonderful luxury hair brand and I've enjoyed a number of their products including their Dry Recovery & Damage Reverse shampoos and conditioners and Full Detox Rub-Out Cleansing Spray. While pricey (shampoos and conditioners are £20 each), you can get some decent deals on QVC.

Ojon have counters in Boots, John Lewis, House of Fraser and Harrods. Pop into any of these stores (double check they have an Ojon counter though) on the 8th November 2012 to receive a full size Damage Reverse Shampoo and Conditioner which retails for £41.50! Ojon is committed to ‘protecting the welfare of the land and peoples of the region’, so all you have to do is bring in an empty shampoo or conditioner bottle from any brand and they will be recycled.

Great hair AND saving the planet! I know where I'm going on the 8th...

- Serena

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Wishlist #1

Here's a few beauty bits I've got my eye on. Most of them are luxury products so I probably won't eventually purchase all of them but with a certain holiday coming up... ;)

First up, my most-wanted item: the Estee Lauder Advanced Night Repair Synchronized Recovery Complex. This night serum aims to prevent signs of ageing and deliver high levels of hydration. I've heard great things about this product and that it is especially good for dry skin - which I do have. I love the packaging and the little puppet applicator! I may just have to purchase the 50ml bottle come payday. The only downside is the price: £58.00, especially as you're supposed to use it everyday.

 

Another item I've been lusting over is the Emma Hardie Supersize Moringa Balm. This is another product which is great for those with dry/dehydrated skin and can be used as a daily cleanser, a hydrating leave-on mask, facial oil or a lip balm. QVC do a better-value size tub of this, 200ml for £44.64 +p&p but you can also pick up a smaller 100ml tub for £34.00 with free p&p from FeelUnique.

 

 

 

I've been using the Caudalie Divine Oil for several weeks now which can be used on your body, face and hair. I do really like it so far, but I prefer to use it on my dry skin (though I haven't tried it in my bath - yet!) and I'm after an oil which is specifically designed for use on damaged hair. So, another item I've been looking at is the Moroccanoil Oil Treatment for All Hair Types which "Moroccanoil has the ability to restore over-processed hair damaged by environmental factors and chemical procedures". It is quite pricey at £30.45 for 100ml but I've heard great things about it.

 

 

 

Lastly is the Stella McCartney Stella Eau de Parfum Spray. You can pick up the 100ml bottle from FragranceDirect with a £24.50 discount at £42.50 - very reasonable! The fragrance has a top note of Rose Essence which is fused with peony flower - nice and fresh. I also love the simplicity of the bottle...

 

I'd love to know what's on your wishlist! Is there anything you would recommend me?

 

- Serena

 

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Bedside Beauty

 

 

 

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme - £5.10

Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask - £20

NUXE Reve de Miel Baume Levres Ultra-Nourrissant Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm - £9.50

NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick - £5.50

  

So... here's my first blog post on the little beauty bits I keep beside my bed.

 

First up: the Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Creme. This stuff smells divine. I apply this before I go to bed as it is a little sticky it wouldn't be ideal for use during the day and it also allows for it to work the nails longer. I picked mine up from FeelUnique for £5.10 which is absolutely justified - I would pay more for it. As soon as I run out I will be repuchasing this - it really does leave my nails stronger and less flaky.

 

Next up is the Origins Drink Up Intensive Overnight Mask. I keep this little sample size beside my bed, but I do own the full sized one too. This is probably the favourite mask I own; I have dry-combination skin and this really works for me. As the name may suggest this mask is designed for dry skin but also helps with any blemishes I have. I use it about twice a week, though you can use it as often as desired. I think the only negative for some is that it is a little on the pricier side at £20, though I definitely think it's worth it as you need the tiniest pea size amount and I will be repurchasing this when I run out.

 

The NUXE Reve de Miel Baume Levres Ultra-Nourrissant Ultra-Nourishing Lip Balm and NUXE Reve de Miel Stick Levres Hydratant Lip Moisturizing Stick are great for anyone who has chapped/dry lips. I use the Baume before I go to bed as it is much heavier than the stick and I wake up with the smoothest lips. When I go to apply my makeup I'll put the Hydratant Stick on my lips before I put on lipstick. Again these two are a little pricier than the average drugstore lipbalms but I think they are worth it and again I would repurchase them as they do the job.

 

I'd love you know what beauty bits you keep beside your bed! Feel free to leave comments below.

 

- Serena

 

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