Top Four Summer Lipsticks!

 It may not look like it outside, but deep down we all know it's summer. Even though it's still cold and it rains pretty much everyday; we can't let that stop us wearing our favourite summer lipsticks! Today I will be showing you my four favourite lipsticks which I will be wearing throughout summer 2012. 

(L-R)
17, Natural Collection, MAC, Bourjois Paris. 

Buy 17's mirror shine on lipstick in 'Beehive' here from Boots for  £4.58

This 17 Mirror Shine on lipstick in the shade 'Beehive' is perfect for everyday use. It adds a hint of colour to your lips whilst moisturising them. It's very glossy and it feels great on the lips! 

You can buy Natural Collection products from Boots stores.
(Swatch is 2nd from the left) 

This next lipstick I absolutely LOVE. It's a great pinky/coral colour and it's also very moisturising which is great as it doesn't dry your lips out. The one downside to this is the staying power isn't very good but the rest is great! 

MAC's lipsticks retail for £13.50 from many different stores.
(Swatch is 3rd from the left)

I had to include one high end lipstick in here (I couldn't resist!) I love my MAC lipstick's but this one in Angel is my favourite. It's a great everyday, pink colour which stays for a long time (woo!) and also smells great and doesn't dry your lips out. 

You can buy Bourjois products from Boots stores and they retail from between £5-£9.

My final summer favourite is Bourjois Paris's lipstick. I've had this for years now and I'm sure they still sell them (if not similar ones) and they're great. The colour and pigmentation of them is great and also they're moisturising. I love mine, it has nice shimmery undertones which are great for summer.

What are your favourite summer lipsticks?

Issy xoxo

REVIEW; MUA Lipstick in shade #5

Aloha lovelies! Today I'm going to be reviewing MUA's lipstick in shade #5. If you don't know who MUA are then you've been living under a rock. They're a makeup company where all of their products retail for under £8. They have two lines, Their standard one (Where everything is £1) then a professional one where things are a little more expensive but nothing that will break the bank. 

Today I'm reviewing one of their standard lipsticks in shade #5 which retails for £1!

What MUA Says;

"Girls, there is nothing better than lipstick. Apart from maybe lipstick that costs just £1! Ok definitely lipstick that costs just £1. Don't say we're not good to you. Our amazing lipsticks come in 16 shades from red to pink and nude and are packed full of pigmentation."

The Packaging;

Like all of MUA's standard line packaging, it's black and simple. It looks very sleek and professional and looks like it cost more than £1! I love how at the end of each lipstick you can see the colour of the lipstick. So in your storage you can easily pick out which colour you want! 

The colour;

Shade 5 is a shimmery baby pink. In the stick it looks quite bright but when applied to your lips it gives a nice sheer pink. 

Formula;

This lipstick has a nice lip-gloss feel to it. It's very moisturising and doesn't give a matte finish or dry your lips out! It's great for everyday use. 

Pros and Cons;

Pros;

- Cheap + Affordable! 

- Great everyday colour

- Will suite every skin tone

- Moisturising 

- Has a nice finish! 

Cons;

- The shimmer could put some people off buying it

- Breaks easily 

Overall I really like this lipstick and its my favourite one I own from this range. For the price you can't go wrong and if you haven't tried it before you're missing out! 

You can buy this lipstick here from the official MUA website for £1.

New MAC Lipstick!

Sorry for not posting in so long! I've just been busy. But I've got a bunch of posts lined up! Anyway, Last Thursday I went to the Trafford Centre, and there they have a MAC Counter! Every time I go to the Trafford Centre I pick up a new MAC product as its easier than ordering online. This time I picked up a new lipstick in Angel. 

This is a highly raved about lipstick and I can now see why! Its such a gorgeous everyday pink colour.  This is a Frost finish lipstick. 

This colour will suite any skin tone. I myself am very pale and this doesn't wash me out at all! Its very pigmented and it lasted around 2 hours on my lips without a primer! 

The left in natural lighting and the right image with my camera flash.

You can buy this lipstick for £13.50 on the MAC website here.

Issy xoxo