Chapped Lips - Soothing & Repairing

For the last two weeks my immune system seems to have taken a hit and one of the results has been severely chapped lips. I have never known or had anything like it. I have been barely able to open my mouth, it has felt so tight and dry. My lips have had thick skin peeling off of them and anything that goes near them seems to have stuck like glue. The pain was horrid.

I was desperate for a solution, I tried lanolin based products, my usual balms and nothing worked to improve them. I drunk copious amounts of water in an attempt to rehydrate myself and it all seemed to no avail. Finally, I picked up a little pot of Vaseline Lip Therapy with Aloe Vera and this has been my chapped lips saviour. Instantly soothing it soon got to work softening and repairing my lips back to their usual smooth and luscious self. I also gently buffed my lips to remove the dry skin with a wet flannel (don't pick the skin as you run the risk of infection!)

Vaseline say 

Protects and relieves dry and chapped lips, while locking in moisture to help keep them healthy
Instantly softens and soothes dry lips
Locks in moisture to help lips recover from discomfort
Contains aloe, known to calms and soothe dry irritated skin
Made with triple-purified Vaseline® Petroleum Jelly


It took about 3 days but I finally got there. My lips are pretty much back to normal now thank goodness.

Vaseline Lip Therapy Aloe Vera costs £1.95

Limited Edition Peanuts Carmex Lip Balm Pots

Carmex fans will absolutely adore these super cute, bright yellow pots featuring all your favourite characters from Peanuts. The collaboration is to mark the release of 'Snoopy and Charlie Brown: The Peanuts Movie' which will be out in cinemas this December.

The pots contain Original Flavour Carmex and each one features one of four well loved characters - Snoopy, Charlie Brown, Sally or Linus (Linus is 'Super Limited Edition'!)

Carmex contains menthol, camphor and beeswax to leave lips tingling, soft, moisturised and soothed.

Limited Edition Peanuts Carmex Pots are out now costing £3.49 each. 

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Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balm Review

These Colour Intensifying Lip Balms from Max Factor have been my Spring to Summer go to lip choice as they are so easy to wear, providing the right amount of colour and sheen to the lips without any stickiness (ideal for those super windy says we have been having recently)

Max Factor say 

This lip Colour Balm really earns its place in your make-up bag as it’s just so flexible. The lightweight buildable formula lets you dial up and dial down your lip look -

• Build colour and intensity in smooth, defined layers.
• Helps moisturise and protect your lips from dryness.
• Lightweight formula that doesn’t feel heavy.
• Smooth, even finish that’s free from stickiness.

My thoughts 

Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balm Swatches

From Bottom to top, one application and then 3 - Shades Refined Rose, Luscious Red & Classy Cherry

I love the sleek, slim bullet that the lip balm is cased in and the matching case to the shade (and see -through lid) makes it easy to identify quickly the shade you want to use.

The lip balm provides a simple wash of colour but this is buildable if you want more colour intensity, hence its product name. There is no stickiness or dryness to contend with, just lovely colours and a beautiful glossy sheen. The result is that the Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balms are a winner with me.

Wearing my fave shade  - Classy Cherry 

Wearing Classy Cherry

Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balms come in 9 shades and cost £8.99

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Soap and Glory and Bliss Stocking Filler Gift Ideas

If you are like me and have left everything to the last week before Christmas then worry not as I have a few Christmas/Festive posts coming your way that will have you sorted.

First up are these cute ideas that will leave your lips (and hands) in tip top condition.

Soap & Glory 'MERRY KISS MUCH' Gift Bauble £5 - available from Boots stores.

The bright and fun bauble contains a full size Soap & Glory A GREAT KISSER Lip Balm in Juicy Peach.

Formulated with mango butter, apricot butter, lingonberry oil and pomegranate extract, A GREAT KISSER Lip Balm is not  at all greasy or too sticky and as lip balms go, it smells utterly delectable. 

Bliss Mistletoe Gems £13 - www.blissworld.co.uk

I love the shiny and festive packaging of this lip and hand care duo which is ideal for the cold weather and Winter months.

It features a 30ml handbag size high intensity hand cream which has a lovely fresh scent and is really concentrated and so effective that you literally only need to use a pea sized amount each time for perfectly moisturised hands. (Contains Macadamia Oil + Grapeseed Extract)

It also contains a full size fabulips - a traditional style stick formula lip balm that has a subtle vanilla scent which does a great job of softening and conditioning lips on the go. This has already found its way into my pocket.

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Winter Skincare With Nivea - Lip Butters & Body Moisturiser

The weather has been a bit topsy turvy of late with the onset of Autumn. Biting winds and frosty weather one day and then fooling us into thinking Summer is back by warming right up the next. I don't know about you but I am struggling with my Winter wardrobe, I never know what to wear without feeling too hot or too cold so have resorted to layers being my solution.

The ever changing weather has been causing skin issues too. Drying out my lips and my body feeling like it needs some extra nourishment.

Luckily for me Nivea came to the rescue and sent me some of their Winter Saviours to try...

I was itching to try the famous Lip Butters, the slimline tins resembling macaroons made it hard to resist not storing them in a pretty teacup and I am pleased to say they haven't disappointed.

I was sent 4 'flavours' from the range - All the lip butters contain Shea Butter and Almond Oil, softening lips and leaving a slight gloss to them.

Original - This has no scent, is clear in the tin and leaves lips feeling moisturised and protected from the wind and cold and imparts a slight sheen.

Vanilla & Macadamia - This lip butter has the comforting scent of vanilla and is quite sweet. It can be a little overpowering but the scent doesn't last too long. As is true of all of the lip butters it does a good job of leaving lips feeling coated with moisture and soft.

Raspberry Rosé  - Sweet and fruity this smells just like a raspberries. I like it a lot.

Blueberry Blush - I am a blueberry fiend. I eat blueberries every day so I was pretty sure I was going to love this flavour and I do. This has a gorgeous fresh and fruity, true blueberry scent.  My favourite.

I was also sent a body moisturiser which I like to apply after bathing. I don't really suffer from dry skin so I am looking for a product that just keeps my skin feeling soft and moisturised all day.

Nivea Express Hydration Body Lotion in Sea Minerals does the job nicely. This is for normal skin and being a lotion it is light and absorbs fast with no greasy residue. Skin feels wonderfully soft all day and the fresh scent is present but not overpowering. An excellent moisturiser at a super price point, it retails for around £3.60. 

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Vaseline Lip Therapy Queen Bee

Buzz - Have you heard?

The fourth limited edition Vaseline Lip Therapy is Queen Bee, this honeylicious lip balm has a delicious light honey scent and leaves lips feeling soft and conditioned. Plus, I cannot get over just how cute the shimmery gold and black striped tin is!

Limited Edition Vaseline Queen Bee 20g RRP £3.99 is available from Boots and Tesco stores 

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#MyNo7Feeling Look 4 - Seven Days Of Makeup

Day 4 of the Boots No7 #MyNo7Feeling challenge and today we move into the Berry shades which I am right at home with, they really bring out my green eyes.

I already have the lip crayon from this trio and needless to say I adore it. If you haven't tried the lip crayons from No7, I strongly recommend them.

Look 4

This look consists of the following items

No7 High Shine Lip Crayon in Berry £9
No7  Natural Blush Tint Powder in Spice £8
No7 Stay Perfect Nail Colour in Temptress £6

The blusher is really fine and soft and a really gorgeous warm yet natural shade. I found it really light but buildable and I may have been tempted to apply a bit stronger but that is just because I like really defined cheeks :)

The disappointment for me was the nail polish, I found it watery, streaky and uneven which made it hard to apply. I had to apply 3 coats to get that rich colour that the bottle promises. It is a shame as the pink I tried earlier in the week from the same range was fantastic.

Anyway here is the finished Look 4

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#MyNo7Feeling Look 3 - Seven Days Of Makeup

Day 3 of the Boots No7 #MyNo7Feeling challenge. I am getting used to the idea that my make up is set out for me! Although the products have been grouped, it has been left to me to decide which group to use on which day.

Look 3

So we have the following three items

No7 High Shine Lip Crayon in Statement £9

No7 Stay Perfect Shade And Define in Glistening Ray £8

No7 Lash Impact Mascara in Black £13.50

As soon as I saw the shade of the lip crayon I knew I was going to love this look. I have the High Shine Lip Crayon in Daydreamer which I adore. These are a great dupe for the Clinique Chubby Sticks and much cheaper!

I applied Glistening Ray which is a creamy shimmery shade on the whole of my eyelid and on my bottom lash line (not on the waterline) this brightened up the eye area. For definition I applied a little black eyeliner for definition and completed the look with the Lash Impact Mascara which gives volumous lashes. 

I always maintain that the right lipstick for you is one that makes your eyes stand out which Statement really does. 

Take a look at the finished look 

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#MyNo7Feeling Look 1 - Seven Days Of Makeup

I am taking part in the Boots No7 #MyNo7Feeling challenge where for the next seven days I am going to try out seven different looks from Boots No7 Makeup Range and share them with you.

I am looking forward to experimenting and pushing myself out of my self imposed comfort zone. I have been given free reign as to which look to wear when so I am easing myself in slowly with this first look that is totally up my street! A golden bronze summer face with a coral/orange lip. I adore this look!

This look is inspired by these 3 items

Stay Perfect Mascara £12.95 I happen to love this mascara so was delighted that this was included in this little bundle. A great long lasting, good definition mascara that doesn't budge until you just wash it away with water.

Instant Radiance Bronzing Highlighter £9.95 - I use a highlighter in some form pretty much every day so I was in my element when this was included, this is really easy to use with its crayon style applicator and creamy texture. Just apply and blend on the cheek bone for a gorgeous golden glow. Can also my used across the bridge of your nose and cupid bow.

BB Beauty Lips SPF15 in Geranium £9 The BB Lips provide three benefits - Soothing nourishment, beautiful colour and UV protection. Geranium is that perfect Summer shade, a bright and happy mood enhancing shade. The formula is non sticky, feels good on the lips actually, not at all drying either. I think it is brilliant that it has SPF15 as well. Good price and good creamy but sheer colour pay off. I would look at other shades in this range.

So here is the finished look 

What do you think?

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Poolside Glamour

Three items on my recent holiday helped keep me up there in the glamour stakes by the pool. Now I am not talking about false lashes, heavy foundation and some thick gloopy pale gloss but more subtle tricks that meant that I looked alive whilst sat by the pool and they had the added advantage of containing SPF and being good for my skin!

The first product I popped on after my suncare was the Ginvera Green Tea Nude Cover BB Cream . I have waxed lyrical about this product both in a blog post and on twitter and I still think the same.. it is fabulous. A light product that hides imperfections, evens out skin tone and makes skin look so much better and yet so natural, PLUS it contains an SPF30 for additional protection.

The second product was the new(ish) Smashbox Full Exposure Waterproof Mascara, lashes look long and luscious, it comes in a nice rich black and does a great job after a dip in the pool. There were no panda eyes here!

Finally, the third product I used by day was the Lanolips Lip Ointment With Colour SPF15 in shade Apples This conditioned my lips leaving them beautifully soft, protected them from the Sun with the SPF15 and provided a pretty and subtle red glossy hue to my lips. What is there not to love.

What's Inside My July 2014 Glossybox - Stars & Stripes Edition

July's Glossybox has landed and what a little corker it is!

First up, you cannot miss the striking Stars & Stripes packaging on the box ..so much fun. My son has already claimed this for his lego!!

The theme this month is American Beauty Heroes.. so what is inside my July Glossybox?

Ok first up my least favourite item in the box..

Color Club Nail Polish in shade Glossy Seal - Full Size $8

This is a specially created shade for Glossybox but I am just not a fan of blue polishes (unless they are a Tiffany blue) so this will be given to someone who is. Color Club polishes are made with non toxic, cruelty free ingredients.

ABSOLUTE New York Perfecting Eyeshadow Primer - Full Size $4.99

I am not familiar with this brand at all and I am looking forward to putting this eye primer to the test. It claims to be oil-free and ultra creamy. It will even tone around the eye area and keep eyeshadow crease free... watch this space!

Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes 4-1 Mascara (sample size) - Full size £19.50 

Apparently this is a US mascara hero product with its lengthening, curling, volumizing and conditioning properties. Well I love a good mascara as I don't wear false lashes or lash inserts or extensions so a review will follow soon. Fingers crossed it is as good as it sounds. As this is a mini product this is great to pop in your makeup bag for a weekend away.

Carmex Lip Balm - Full Size £2.49

Carmex Lip Balm has almost iconic status around the world and I haven't actually tried the original,  I hear it is tingling and I am not sure about that as I have quite sensitive lips. I may or may not be brave, if not this is going to my sister who loves it!

Bellapierre Cosmetics Limited Mineral Lipstick in shade Mandarina £20 

I have seen quite a few people moan about the inclusion of an orange lipstick in their box but I have to say I am absolutely delighted with it (the other shades were a pink or a red). I love a good orange lipstick in the Summer. Bright and fun.

Mandarina is a gorgeous true matte orange.

As soon as the box arrived I popped the lipstick on and got many compliments on the school run. This will be coming on holiday with me!

The only thing I would say is that your lips do need to be in tip top condition to wear it as it does cling to dry bits.

Wearing Mandarina

I have no idea why the pic is showing my lips looking a bit odd, the pic on my computer is completely even!

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Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour Review - Just Bewitching

The Summer social scene events calender is under way and if like me you want your lipstick to last further than that first sip of Champagne then you should take a look at Max Factor's Lipfinity Lip Colours.

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour 24 hrs

Max Factor say 

The original long-lasting lip colour is the perfect way to make a lasting impression. Now with a new applicator for true bold colour that stays put all day.

• Hot must-have shades that last for up to 24 hours.
• Moisturising balm gives a smooth finish with luscious shine.
• New applicator for a defined, bold finish.
• Available in a range of 25 subtle to vibrant shades

Benefits 

Intense Colour
Long lasting
Waterproof
Glossy
Colour impact
Day-to-night

Base Coat - The highly pigmented base coat contains a combination of ingredients to ensure the colour sticks to your lips and a flexible layer that ensures the adhesive element is soft enough to flex as you move your lips. 

Top Coat - The moisturising top coat seals in moisture and delivers a super alluring shine that lasts all day. 

The Result - Long-lasting colour that feels smooth and soft to touch whilst still looking freshly applied for up to 24 hours.

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour Just Bewitching Swatch

My thoughts 

Last month Max Factor launched 6 brand new shades handpicked by make-artist Pat Mcgrath. The 6 shades offer everything from nudes to brights. This brings the total shades to 25.

Always Delicate (soft nude)
Just Bewitching (coral)
Just in Love (hot red)
So Glamorous (deep red)
Stay Bronzed (subtle brown)
Stay Cheerful (hot pink)

I was sent Just Bewitching to test out. I must admit I am partial to a pretty coral and love wearing it in the Spring/Summer months so this was perfect in shade for me.

The product works best when applied as per the instructions. Apply a thin layer of the coloured base coat, let it dry and then apply the top coat to add shine. It is important to only apply a thin, even layer of the base coat as the product can clump and become cakey if you apply too thickly, as I found out when I tried this the first time!

True to its word once applied, I was so happy to see that it did not transfer on to drinking glasses or other people's cheeks or lips ;-)

Looking in the mirror, it still looked perfect after drinks and food and long into the day. I was most impressed.

It certainly passed my lipfinity test. You don't need to take out both products with you, just the moisturising balm as it can feel a little dry (not so much for me though as my lips are in pretty good condition) and to keep the glossy, shine topped up through the day.

Wearing Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour - Just Bewitching

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour costs £10.99

CARMEX Jasmine Green Tea Moisturising Lip Balm

Carmex Jasmine Green Tea Lip Balm on a personalised illustration from Patrick Morgan

I must admit that I have shied away from CARMEX Lip Balms before now as I am not a fan of a tingle..however I do know that my sister is a huge fan of CARMEX lip balms and swears by them to keep her lips in tip top condition.

However when I heard that CARMEX were launching a new flavour and it was to be Jasmine Green Tea, the tea lover in me knew I had to try it out.

CARMEX Jasmine Green Tea Moisturising Lip Balm features a beautiful and fragrant blend of Jasmine and Green Tea scent which you can smell whilst you apply, but doesn't taste like that on the lips. It also contains *menthol, camphor and has a very handy SPF15 which is perfect for protecting lips. I don't find that it tingles at all, which is ideal for me!

The squeezy tube design is great for easy application.

I have to say I love the scent, my lips feel soft and moisturised and there is a bit of glossy shine too. CARMEX have a new fan!

CARMEX Jasmine Green Tea Moisturising Lip Balm costs £2.69 and will be available from May 2014 at www.graftonsbeauty.co.uk

*Also contains lanolin and Cocoa Butter

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Autograph Ultimate Shine Twist-Up Lip Colour in Strawberry - Red Lipstick

Another crayon style lipstick and this time it is from Marks and Spencer Autograph range - Autograph Ultimate Shine Twist-Up Lip Colour in Strawberry. Coming in smart glossy black and silver packaging it looks expensive but comes in at a very reasonable £9.50.

I wore this glorious red lip colour on Valentine's Day. The ever popular stick formula design made it really easy to apply and create a good shape on my lips negating the need for a separate lip brush. It is a full pigment lipstick that only needs one application for full coverage, with a glossy finish (but not overly so in this Strawberry Shade) and feels soft and light just like a balm. This red shade was uber flattering on my skin tone and I found it easy to wear, without feeling overly made up and out there like some red shades can make me feel. Its lasting power was not that great but I am not overly bothered about that, however as a bonus it did fade evenly.

Swatch of Autograph Ultimate Shine Twist-Up Lip Colour in Strawberry

My Valentine's Day Makeup 

I wore the red lipstick with a neutral blush and a navy Kohl eyeliner which I just applied to my lower eyes. Having never done it like this before I found it to be really effective.

Oh and I should mention that this is the first red that my husband hasn't commented with.. isn't that a bit bright.. but instead said wow, you look nice! Winner

Autograph Ultimate Shine Twist-Up Lip Colour in Strawberry £9.50 from Marks and Spencer

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Lanolips Christmas Kisses - Christmas Gift Or Stocking Filler

Love this sweet gift set from Lanolips - Lanolips Christmas Kisses - £12.99 contains everything you need for beautifully soft and pretty lips this winter - the fabulous 101 Ointment and Lip Ointment in Colour in Rose.

Available from Waitrose stores

"Get The Look" Painting The Town Red With Vaseline

The lovely team at Vaseline recently invited me to take part in a challenge to create a look using the newest Vaseline tin "Paint The Town " Red Lip Tint.. for a chance to win 2 fabulous Lulu Guinness Lip Clutch bags for me AND one reader of Beautyswot.com. 

Readers of BeautySwot.com will know that I am a huge fan of the Vaseline tins, I have had a pot/tin of the original version beside my bed to apply to my lips last thing at night for as long as I can remember.  In my bag I keep one of the fab and delicious limited edition versions too. The latest limited edition has a pretty red tint and a yummy scent to boot.

For my glamorous night out look I opted for the classic red lips and sultry black lined eyes combination. Simple but effective, this look makes me feel incredibly confident, feminine and sexy... Look out guys!

I teamed the black liner with lashings of mascara (used original vaseline to set my eyebrows), kept my blush to a minimum using a neutral shade and added Benefit's High Beam Highlighter for added radiance across my cheek bones. I applied a gorgeous red lipstick and for extra va va voom glossiness applied Vaseline Paint The Town over the top for a beautiful pout.

To complete the look I teamed it with a red roses neck chain, tight black top and trousers. I really think the ultimate accessory for this look would be the Lulu Guinness Clutch, then I would be ready to Paint The Town Red!!

What do you think, do you think I should win??

*Fingers crossed

Bettina x

Cruelty Free Kisses With Lush On International Kissing Day

International Kissing Day is on Saturday 6th July 2013 and in celebration of this fact LUSH are attempting to set the new Guinness World Records title of the most lip prints collected in 12 consecutive hours.

The current record of 22,174 lipstick prints collected in 12 hours was set by Oriflame Slovakia at 89 locations on 14th September 2010.

If you want to take part head to your nearest Lush shore on 6th July from 11am. 

You will be able to prep your lips by scrubbing away any dry skin with a Lip Scrub £5.25 I have been sent the rather delectable Mint Julips - a seriously yummy sugar mint scrub that makes lips super smooth, you will want to just eat it, luckily you can! 

Follow by moisturising your lips with one of the new preservative free and aerated Lip Balms £5.50 I was sent the delicious chocolate orange Lip Service a lightweight and silky balm.

Then choose one of the Liquid Lipsticks £14.40 from the Emotional Brilliance range. There are 13 shades to choose from so there is bound to be one to suit. I was sent the shade Believe. The lipsticks provide long lasting, moisturising colour and one swipe gives full coverage. I love the ease of application and it wears really well through the day. The first time I wore it I had many compliments.

Swatch of Believe - A gorgeous bright pink coral.

Here I have puckered up :-)

As with all LUSH products you can be sure your kisses are cruelty free.

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Weleda Calendula Weather Protection Cream - Review

Weleda is a brand that has until now not featured on my radar but this is all about to change having had the chance to try a couple of the products from the range and been suitably impressed.

The first product I was sent to try was the Calendula Weather Protection Cream. I have enough lip balms and this was really sent for Aaron my 4yr old to test. The Winter that has just passed has been pretty nasty, icy cold weather coupled with strong winds. Aaron's lips and the area around it have really suffered - It has been sore and red and the skin on his lips all dry and flaky. Try as I might to apply one of my balms to my despair he has declared them for girls (as he had seen me use them) and has refused to use them - cue a sad mummy!

However when this arrived he asked me what it was and I said it was for children and to my delight he let me apply it :-)

Weleda say 

Intensive protection against drying winds or cold, wet weather, for babies and all the family.

Weleda Baby Calendula Weather Protection Cream contains extracts of biodynamically grown Calendula flower and precious Sweet Almond Oil to care for dry skin, leaving it visibly smooth and supple. It spreads easily and is ideal to protect skin and lips of both babies and adults.

Can be used for face, lips and hands.

Ingredients - from the Weleda website 

Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis (Sweet Almond) Oil, Lanolin, Beeswax (Cera Flava), Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Fragrance (Parfum)*, Limonene*, Linalool*, Benzyl Benzoate*, Benzyl Salicilate*, Geraniol* * from natural essential oils

My thoughts

This isn't really a cream more like a thick oil, a tiny bit squeezed out goes a long way. It has a very light herbal scent that is nice and pleasant. Best of all this really works. On the windy days I have been putting this on Aaron's lips and when I collect him from school his lips are perfect and soft and appear unaffected by the weather.

The 30ml tube is the perfect size for popping in the handbag and the bright packaging with a ladybird is fun and eye catching for the little ones.

One happy child and one happy adult.

Weleda Calendula Weather Protection Cream 30ml costs £7.95

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Champneys Mediterranean Bliss Body Hydrator & Miners Tin o' Tint Mango - Sunshine Beauty

The sun was out today in its full glory and what better way to celebrate than with some sun inducing beauty products. Every time I use these products I allow my senses to think of far away places, warmth and sun.

Champneys Spa Indulgence Mediterranean Bliss Body Hydrator £10 for 200ml

One of my favourite body lotions, this light body hydrator absorbs immediately leaving skin soft, smooth and smelling gorgeous. The scent is delicate and creamy. It contains fig milk, olive leaf and green tomato. Full of mediterranean goodness.

Miners Tin o'Tint Mango £2.99 for 12g

This delicious mango scented lip tint cannot fail to bring the sun into your life. It smells good enough to eat and is a most wonderful coral shade that screams 'Hello Summer'

Superdry Beauty and Makeup - New Launch

Launching in just a few days time... February 2013 the Superdry Beauty Collection.

When I think of Superdry I think of David Beckham - He put this brand on the map after being pictured wearing the clothing. I have to confess though it was my husband who mentioned this fact to me outside the Superdry store, well you couldn't get me in quick enough!

Now, I have seen pretty much the whole beauty collection and it stays true to the Superdry design style and branding.The details are spot on. From the cardboard outer packaging, neon brights, to its flashes of metal and of course the Japanese influence. A perfect fit in fact.

The range is comprehensive, with a whole host of items, everything from polishes to eye liners, handcreams, lipsticks, bronzer, tweezers, mirrors and more.

When I was introduced to the collection back in November I was particularly drawn to the fab neon wipe clean make up bags (£10).

I was recently sent a few items from the range to try out

Superdry Peppermint LipFix £6

Yummy mint scent the clear lipfix soothes and protects dry chapped lips. This has gone straight into my handbag. I love the squeezy metal tube and it leaves lips looking so glossy.

Also comes in Watermelon and Coconut flavours.

Superdry Professional Eyeshadow Powder Rose Colour £8

Powder Rose is a very light shimmer shadow that works well as an all over eye brightener, however I find it personally to be too subtle for my skin. It blends really well as it is has a really soft and smooth consistency.

(see swatches at the end)

Superdry LipGlaze £7.50 Rose Pink and Sweet Peach

I love the LipGlazes, these are my stand out products from what I was sent. Similar to Stila Lip Glaze. These are so handy and easy to apply. With a delicious vanilla scent and a brush applicator, I cannot rave about them enough. Incredibly glossy (for a glass like finish) with the teeniest of shimmer to enhance your pout they are brilliant.

Swatches of LipGlaze and Eye Shadow 

Superdry Beauty in stores February 2013