Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks

Kat Von D Everlasting Liquid Lipsticks

Monday, 16 October 2017

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Kat Von D became readily available in the UK when Debenhams starting stocking the brand over a year ago. I have had my eye on the liquid lipsticks for a long time but didn't want to buy any till I could go to a counter and actually try the shades on for myself. I went to the store in Brighton, and had the best service from a lovely girl who I could of chatted to for hours about all things makeup, she was very happy to let me try loads of the products which resulted in a massive haul (you can see that here).

Lolita and Ludwig were the shades I decided on after much deliberation, I knew I wanted a true nude and the liquid lipsticks do look different on the lips, when they have set than in the tube and this is why I am so glad I tried them on, rather than just guessing online.

The pigmentation of these lipsticks are insane, with a velvety creamy texture that makes it so easy to apply, feels very lightweight and you only need a small amount of product to leave a completely matte full coverage colour on your lips. The key with the application is to not rub your lips together until the product has set, this is the key to getting maximum wear out of the 24 hour technology.

Ludwig is my favourite everyday nude, I could wear this everyday and know that it would go with the eye look or outfit, finally my perfect nude. It's a nude fawn shade, compliments my skin tone and has enough colour to it that it adds something without being too bold.

Lolita is one of her classic shades, a deep rose toned nude. Ideal for Autumn/ Winter as it is slightly on the darker side. But this does look beautiful with a fuller face of makeup, or as a statement lip to go along with a simpler look.

Despite restraining myself and picking up only two shades which I knew I would get a lot of wear out of, I am now tempted to get more of the bolder, brighter shades now I know that I love the formula.

What is your favourite product from Kat Von D?

High End Beauty Haul

High End Beauty Haul

Friday, 29 September 2017

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So it's fair to say I have no self control, but in my defence I haven't brought makeup for about a year and a half, not like this. I had the best time browsing the Debenham's beauty hall, chatting to all the artists and looking at all the new releases. It was the first time I had seen a Kat Von D counter in person in the UK, and how could I not pick up a few items along with a couple of other items I have had my eye on. Once trying, swatching, testing everything in sight!

Kat Von D has the most amazing range of high quality products, it makes it impossible to choose hence why I walked away with so much. The first thing which caught my eye and I haven't heard much about is the Lock It Setting Powder, with Micro Blurring Technology to blur pores, lock down makeup and leave your complexion looking flawless, with a translucent undetectable shade to suit everyone.
Probably most famous are the Liquid Lipsticks, and after trying so many on while hunting for my perfect nude lip I decided on two Lolita and Ludwig both nude shades, which I have been wearing daily with beautiful pigmentation which feels velvety soft on your lips despite drying completely matte and lasting all day.
The Lock It Colour Correcting Primer is another product which I haven't heard much about, but Kat Von D products are made to last and I know this will stay put all day, and keep my eyeshadows in place all day while neutralising my eyelid and creating the perfect base.

Moving onto eyeshadow, Kat Von D's eyeshadow blends like a dream, has an unreliable amount of pigmentation I literally want to own them all. Initially attracted to the quads I brought Plum and Rust to add to my collection, and with these along with the Shade and Light Eye Palette I think I have all basis covered.
The Metal Crush Eyeshadows are UNREAL, the pigmentation is insane with so much shimmer and the colours I literally want to own them all. I picked up Thunderstruck, a pearl shade with a gold undertone which can also be used as a face highlighter. Doce is a metallic copper, perfect for Autumn and Winter and something I know I am going to get so much wear out of.

Lastly the two items which I picked up not from Kat Von D were in fact what I originally went in to get, the Benefit Brightening Concealer which is the revamped version of the original Erase Paste. When this was applied to me on the counter I just loved how amazing it was to blend, without looking cakey but still offering the coverage and brightening qualities that I was looking for.

Illamasqua released their Beyond Powders and I could not wait to get my hands on them, I already want another shade which is slightly lighter for the winter months but I love this slightly warmer shade Epic while I still have a vague tan. I can't wait to test this out more.

I won't need to buy anymore makeup for another fair few months while I test all of these products out, and of course I will be sharing my impressions with you so make sure you check back for them.

Fenty Beauty by Rhianna The Full Low Down

Fenty Beauty by Rhianna The Full Low Down

Thursday, 21 September 2017

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Fenty Beauty by Rhianna launched a few weeks ago, and ever since it graced the shelves of Harvey Nichols and Sephora everyone has been talking about it. The beauty industry has waited so long for a brand like this, Rhianna has managed to do something which so many other huge brands have failed to do. Fenty Beauty is all about inclusivity, boasting 40 shades of foundation, including shades for the typically harder to match skin tones. The formulas are designed to work with all skin types, the products are designed to feel light weight, with build able coverage but still leaves your skin looking like skin. As well as focusing on inclusivity, this collection is also 100% cruelty free. This collection is all about your skin, with no official eye products realised currently. In this post I am giving you the complete low down on the collection, with a full review post coming soon.

Pro Filt'r Soft Matte Foundation

Available in 40 shades, with a whole range of undertones, a long wearing foundation with medium to full buildable coverage. It is advised if you are between two shades to go for the lighter shade, as this does take a few seconds to dry down and with this the shade does darken ever so slightly, make sure you allow for this when testing them in a store. With the light as air formula this is almost undetectable on the skin, but leaves you with a photo ready, pore diffused, shine free finish. Remember to shake well before use.

Pro Filt'r Instant Retouch Primer

This primer is designed to diffuse pores, stop shine and of course create the perfect base for your foundation. Unlike most mattifying primers this does not leave your skin looking flat but instead mattifies the skin with the lightest feel, still leaving your skin looking and feeling like skin but with this filtered, blurring effect- perfecting your skin. Of course designed to work on all skin tones, without a trace of the product and included the longevity of your foundation.

Invisimatte Blotting Powder

A universal blotting powder for all skin tones, with no flash back. This product absorbs shine, diffuses the look of pores and mattes your skin leaving you with a filtered photo finish look. This powder is completely traceless on all skin tones, and does not cake or sit in any fine lines.

Match Stix Skinstixs Matte & Shimmer

Coming in 30 different shades, 20 matte and 10 shimmer. These come in the most beautiful, magnetised packaging. The shimmer shades are perfect for highlighting, using as eyeshadows, blushes or even on the lips. The matte shades work well as concealer, bronzer, contour and of course you could get away with using these on your eyes or lips also. The cream to powder formula is designed to be layered, so they work so well together blending together seamlessly with a light as air finish. They are also available to buy it trios, or separately depending on your skin tone and what you after.

Kilowatt Freestyle Highlighter

Possibly the product people were most excited for, these highlights live up and beyond the expectations. They have a cream-powder hybrid formula making them so buttery and smooth to apply, incredibly blendable and perfect for layering especially on top of the Skinstixs. The shades range from subtle to extremely bright and bold, with two singles and four duos of course there is something for every skin tone. Metal moon is more subtle, and Trophy Wife is much more bold but when it comes to the duos its best to find the one which best suits your skin tone.

Gloss Bomb Universal Lip Luminizer

A universal shade lip gloss, with the perfect amount of shine to perfect any lip colour. Containing shea butter to condition the lips, it leaves your lips looking instantly fuller and smoother.

Various Tools

To compliment the makeup Rhianna has also included tools that work perfectly alongside the products, from a sponge to highlight brushes and blotting paper. The portable highlight and contour brush, are also magnetised to will attach to your skinstixs perfectly.

My full review of the products I picked up will be coming soon, I am so excited to see what more is going to come with Fenty Beauty. Finally an inclusive, cruelty free beauty brand which isn't outrageously expensive and delivers top quality products.

Fenty Beauty is exclusively available at Sephora, Harvey Nichols and on their Website.

Every Day Makeup Routine

Every Day Makeup Routine

Friday, 8 September 2017

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Day to day I don't like to wear much makeup, I keep my eyes very simple and focus on the skin, aiming for lots of glow but to keep any oils under control. Adding some definition to my face, but overall keeping it natural.

My go to foundation for the entirety of the past year has been MAC Face and Body, I love how light this is on the skin, but it can be built to add coverage in areas which need it. I don't use concealer day to day, but simply use a little bit extra foundation in problem areas because it is so light and doesn't cake.

To give myself all the glow, I have been loving Benefit Watts Up highlight, mentioned here in my current favourites. I apply this liberally to all the usual points of my face, with a brush I find this so easy to blend out creating a natural but impressive glow.

Chanel Tan De Soleil is again a favourite from the whole of the past year, my go to for bronzing my face, adding some definition to my cheekbones and giving myself a more natural bronzed look. It blends amazingly with the Face and Body foundation, and Watts Up highlighter giving me a very natural cream based products looked.

To set those three steps in place, my go to highlighter is MAC Soft and Gentle, softly applied to the tops of my cheekbones for some added glow. I use Soap and Glory Solar Powder to add some more definition to my cheek bones and for an all over bronze, and then the MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Powder to set the remainder of my face.

For my brows, I have been reaching for this L'Oreal Brow Artist Genius Kit, a recent purchase which I have been loving. I like to mix the powder and the wax for a more defined look at the tail of my brow, and then just use the powder towards the front.

To add a bit of definition to my eyes I have been using the L'Oreal Paradise Mascara religiously, I am utterly obsessed with this mascara. It gives me tonnes of volume, and makes my lashes extra black making them stand out enough to not need any more eye makeup than just this.

A very simple makeup routine, which can be done in under ten minutes including products which are all my firm favourites.

Do any of these products feature in your everyday makeup routine?

Faking that Summer Bronze

Faking that Summer Bronze

Sunday, 27 August 2017

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With the distinct lack of a summer this year, I am bringing you all my favourite products to fake that summer glow. Whether you've been away or not, these products will bring you the perfect head to toe post holiday bronzed, glowing from within look.

My two favourite fake tans at the moment, are the Crazy Angel Dark Mousse Tan- just apply it, leave it on overnight and you are left with the perfect bronze the next day. This also lasts a few days and fades evenly. Alternatively if you however have a faded natural tan, or just want to give your fake tan some extra colour and glow my go to is the Soap and Glory Sunkissed Tint Body Lotion, a wash off tan this only lasts until your next shower but gives you an instant glow.

 In terms of makeup you want all the highlighted, bronzyness you can get your hands on. The Chanel Soleil de Tan Chanel is amazing for warming up the skin tone, as well as adding definition to your decolletage, along with the Anastasia Beverly Hills Cream Contour for defining your bone structure. By using cream products rather than powder also helps to let your natural glow show through, and leaves the whole bronze look to look more natural.

Sticking with cream products, I always mix the Seventeen Skin Wow Highlighter in with my foundation, as well as using it on top to highlight specific points of my face. You can also get this in a more bronze shade which will of course give the illusion of the tan which English summer has failed to provide. You all know my love and obsession with the Topshop Glow Pot, oh wow, this packs a real punch. Put it everywhere you want glow, and it wont fail you. Lastly, a new obsession or rediscovery is the Benefit Watts Up Highlight, an alternative to the Tophsop Glow Pot and best applied with a brush, this adds all the glow.

Despite saying avoid powders, there are a few that I can't help but read for regularly. MAC Soft and Gentle, an old time classic but still a firm favourite of mine. Charlotte Tilbury Bar of Gold, a much loved and treasure highlighter giving you all the golden vibes and works amazingly paired with Soft and Gentle. Lastly, this little pot of highlighting dust from Topshop, perfect when you literally want to bathe yourself head to toe with a gorgeous glow, I often use this on my chest and collarbones with a large fluffy brush, to add that natural glow which catches the light, but it can also be used on your face of course, even with a wet brush for a very intense highlight.

So there you have it, a round up of all the products I am relying on to give the illusion of a beautiful glowy tan.

Currently Loving

Currently Loving

Tuesday, 15 August 2017

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I thought it was time to break up all of the travel content I have been bringing you with some more beauty and lifestyle content. Since returning to the UK I have realised just how much stuff I have which I do not need, or want anymore but while having a slight cleanse of my belongings I have rediscovered some old favourites and some new.

Starting with makeup, I have been trying to test and use as much of my makeup collection as possible. Choosing what I want to keep and what can be passed onto a better home, I have rediscovered some real gems! Firstly Benefit's Watts Up Highlighter, I initially didn't get along with this product simply because I was applying it wrong. The best technique I have found is to apply it to the skin with a stippling brush, rather than swiping the product directly onto the skin which leaves it impossible to blend out. The perfect summer glow, I literally smother my face in this stuff!

MAC Mineralise Skinfinish Powder in Light Plus, my new go to setting powder. Day to day I don't like to bake, and therefore don't feel the need to use a loose powder. This is a light powder, doesn't leave you looking at all cakey but can be built up or reapplied through out the day.

The hype around the L'Oreal Paradise mascara has been huge, and when it was time for a replacement mascara I thought I'd give this a go. Let me tell you, there is a hype for a reason. This mascara is so damn good, I cannot get enough of it! Perfect for voluminous lashes, that don't clump and are the blackest black. I do wish they would bring out a waterproof version, although I am sure that is soon to follow.

Look Good Feel Better is a charity I am trying to whole heartily support, helping patients across the UK with the physical side effects of cancer, the offer makeup master classes to help bring back the confidence which lots of cancer patients loose. They have a range of makeup brushes, which not only support this brand but are also amazing, I absolutely love the powder brush but also use the multi tasking brush daily for my foundation, the finishing brush to apply my Watts Up highlighter.

My Osprey card holder has had more use than I ever imagined, I have been preferring the use smaller bags or no bag at all in which case this is perfect because it houses everything I may possibly need. I don't carry cash anymore so all I need is card, driving licence, rail card and thats about it!

I managed to finish my year in Australia with a little more money than I expected to, so after a year of budget travel, hard working and saving I decided to treat myself to a new camera. While initially I had my eye on the well loved Olympus Pen EPL8, after a huge amount of research I decided to go of the Olympus OM-D E-M10II, and I love it! I am still learning how to use it, but can't wait to experiment more with my photography, especially travel photography.

Keeping with the photography theme, I have been printing all of my photos from Australia to scrapbook when I get a chance. I have been relying on Cheerz which is a brand I have used before and have always been very impressed with their quality, if you want to print some photos you can use my code OTTV8W for a discount.

Lastly, my SkinnyDip phone case! They have so many to choose from its impossible to pick just one, I brought this in Australia but since looking on their website there are so many more which I love just as much. If your in the market for a new phone case check them out, I have put a few of my favourites below.

Summer Lipsticks

Summer Lipsticks

Thursday, 27 July 2017

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Summer is the perfect time to dig out any super bright lipsticks you've got hiding at the back of a drawer and give them a whirl. I have picked out a few of my particular favourites to share with you.

Soap and Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Lipsticks are amazing, and I need to get my hands on the rest of the collection. A pink lipstick never goes out of season, this particular lipstick is in the shade pink cushion. It has an smooth, even texture and is very long wearing. If you do want a slightly less intense colour, you can dab this onto your lips for more of a tint. The red shade is called you say tomato and delivers a super punchy colour, perfect to make a statement this summer.

Kat Von D possibly offers some of the most crazy lip colours including this vibrant bright orange shade Halo is ideal if your looking for something more alternative this summer. As with all Kat Von D products these lipsticks are top quality, offering a huge amount of pigmentation as well as an unbeatable texture. If your looking for something just as punchy but something your may be more used to, this beautiful pink is the shade Sexer and I absoulety love it for a statement pink!

Topshop lipsticks have been my favourite for a while, with an ever growing collection from their amazing range of shades. Ooh La La has been a long time favourite, the perfect coral lipstick. With a satin finish this is very comfortable to wear, with the same pigmentation of any matte lipstick. Rio Rio has been a topshop cult classic, the perfect bright pillarbox red.

New and Improved

New and Improved

Sunday, 16 July 2017

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So I've been blogging for over three years now, which is crazy. I started this blog one Christmas after watching endless YouTube videos on cold evenings snuggled in bed. I discovered the likes of Tanya and Zoe. But also people like Chloë Morton, Emily Canham and they are who inspired to start this blog. 

I realised I love makeup, I wanted to be apart of this community so as well as reading and watching, I started writing and sharing my own content and people started engaging. I have never found a passion like blogging, something that I felt like I could do but something that I also could develop and improve. Constantly wanting to make it better, produce more content of a higher quality. 

When I came to Australia nearly a year ago, posts began to fizzle out. I felt less inspired to write about makeup, I didn't find the time and so I stopped. Despite this my blog has always been important to me, always on my mind and something I was not going to give up on. So, I'm relaunching it. I'm starting over, and am going to reignite my passion but with a new twist. I always intended that O is for Ottilie would change and develop as I changed and developed, so after this year away its time for a big change.

Loads more travel posts, I've travelled round a lot of Australia, captured loads of memories which I cannot wait to share, tips and tricks I've picked up on the way. I've found a new passion, or hobby in travelling and discovering the world and it's something I want to share, to write about and promote. 

I want content to be regular but not forced, I haven't earnt a penny from this blog so I'm not about to fund non stop trips across the globe just for new content. There will be times when I'm not travelling and therefore will not have new travel posts to share, and if I'm perfectly honest who knows what I'm going to write about. Maybe when I go home, and get reunited with my ridiculously oversized makeup collection that passion will once again begin but right now I hardly wear makeup, so how can I talk about it, test it or share it. A little part of me does miss it though, so the keep a balance, I will continue with beauty posts just expect a little more variety. There really will be something for everyone. 

I named my blog O is for Ottilie to allow myself to be myself on my blog, talk about whatever I wanted, and therefore change was inevitable. But change is exciting, and sometimes just what you need. 

It's been a long time since I posted, so here goes to a fresh start and hopefully another few years of O is for Ottilie. 

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Sleek Solstice Palette

Sleek Solstice Palette

Sunday, 6 November 2016

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Sleek continue to bring it with their new releases, and despite this not being very recent anymore it took a while to get my hands on it due to its popularity. With three powder and one cream shade, the pigmentation of this palette is insane. Ideal for anyone who really wants their highlight to pop, however applied with a light hand you can achieve that natural subtle glow from within.

Soap and Glory Speed Plump All Day Super Moisture Marvel

Soap and Glory Speed Plump All Day Super Moisture Marvel

Friday, 21 October 2016

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Finding the perfect daily moisturisers, that is light, easily absorbed but yet fills your skin with long lasting moisturise is near impossible. However Soap and Glory have managed it again with their new addition of the Speed Plump All Day Super Moisture Marvel Moisturiser, despite the ridiculously long name this product does great things. Regardless of if your coming into Summer or Winter, keeping your skin moisturised is essential especially with the aircon or central heating being very prone to drying your skin out more than usual.

Blank Canvas Master Series Palette One

Blank Canvas Master Series Palette One

Wednesday, 14 September 2016

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Blank Canvas Cosmetics, a brand known for their makeup brushes but now also eyeshadow palettes. With the affordable price tag and excellent quality I don't know why it has taken me so long to try any of their products. Surprisingly the first product I have tried is not one of their brushes but instead one of their newly realised palettes. Filled with a range of warm toned shades all the way across the warm brown colour spectrum these matte shadows are my go to, along with the one light shimmer shade in the palette which is perfect for highlighting and packing on the lid.

The New Brow Trend

The New Brow Trend

Monday, 29 August 2016

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Brows are an ever changing trend, from perfectly sculpted ombre brows, to the embrace your inner Cara brows. Personally my brows are quite a prominent park of my face, with them naturally being quite bold and out of control, regular shaping is needed to keep them under control. Despite this though I would kill to have Cara like brows, which are perfectly shaped however still look natural and thick. Whereas I am left with slightly sparse, but out of control brows. We have had the over groomed, perfected, almost fake brows and the upcoming trends suggest that the next thing will be a more natural brow, with less sculpted sharp lines and more soft colour to add definition.

Hydrating Skincare Additions

Hydrating Skincare Additions

Sunday, 28 August 2016

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Dodgey lighting wil be the death of me, and if I had the products out here with me I would simply retake the photo however we all know the deal. Living in Australia I couldn't exactly bring everything with me, however before I came I took a whole load with the aim to keep producing content for you guys expect life got in the way, and free time became time to sleep which I need because I am tired constantly and blogging had to take a back seat. I'm working it out, the whole life, work, social, blog balance and it'll settle again soon.

Look Good Feel Better, The Perfect Excuse for New Brushes?

Look Good Feel Better, The Perfect Excuse for New Brushes?

Monday, 15 August 2016

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Nearly everybody will be of effected by cancer either directly or indirectly through knowing family and friends suffering with it, or personally suffering it themselves. There are so many charities out there to support, and help all these people through the illness. Look Good Feel Better is a charity, and a brand who are there to support women with the visual side effects of cancer. 12% of every brush sold goes towards supporting women in ensuring they feel beautiful, offering courses and workshops in apply makeup and dealing with the visual appearance changes which patients experience. What a perfect excuse to buy new makeup brushes, supporting an amazing charity and treating yourself to some amazing quality brushes.

Adding Colour Into Your Makeup

Adding Colour Into Your Makeup

Sunday, 7 August 2016

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Back home in England, summer is in full swing. Down under in Sydney its a slightly different story, that sunny hot beautiful country that you dream all about does have a slightly cooler, grey, rained filled days side to it to. Winter does still exist here. Regardless of if your in summer, winter or any other season, you can always find an opportunity to mix a pop of colour into your makeup. The easiest way of course being with a bright nail polish, like this amazing striking blue from Maggie Anne. Or a slightly more simple, subtle way by using Dr Paw Paw tinted lip balm- an essential in my makeup bag.

The Lipstick Tour

The Lipstick Tour

Friday, 29 July 2016

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Hello, I'm Ottilie and I have a lipstick addiction. I mean, who doesn't? Don't be alarmed but this isn't all of it, these are my most used lipsticks mixed in with lipsticks that fitted and filled the gap, making my acrylic drawers extra pretty.

Shampoo With Natural Benefits

Shampoo With Natural Benefits

Tuesday, 19 July 2016

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People are starting to see the benefits of natural products, and there are so many products out that which are either completely natural or are bursting with natural products and you can really see the benefits they are having. Today I am covering three shampoos, which all contain natural products and the results are visible. Leaving my hair beautifully clean, soft and tamed. What more can a girl ask for?

Crazy Angel Dry Oil Self Tan

Crazy Angel Dry Oil Self Tan

Sunday, 10 July 2016

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Dry Oil seem to have taken the tanning world by storm, but what actually are they, do they work and how can an oil be dry? Crazy Angel, a well loved tanning brand of mine have released their Gilded Goddess Self Tan Dry Oil* with a formula which blends seamlessly, leaving you streak free and bronzed. What more can you ask for?

Regime London Deluxe Collagen

Regime London Deluxe Collagen

Monday, 4 July 2016

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I feel like there is a shift in the beauty industry happening, people are more aware of crulty free, natural products and are choosing these over products packed with chemicals and nasty products. Products like these Regime London Deluxe Collagen tablets are now taking a huge part in people's skincare/ beauty regime. Natural marine collagen peptides to help enhance skin beauty.

Summer Reds

Summer Reds

Saturday, 18 June 2016

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Red lipstick, a staple in every makeup collection. A shade that can be worn all year round, as a classic  bold statement. There are summer reds, winter reds, bright reds, orange reds, day reds, night reds and the list could go on. Today we are covering those summer reds, bright, punchy shades which are perfect for warm evenings and bright days. Good luck for my english readers as we don't seem to be getting any of that currently.