I love a classic, bold, red lip. I really do. It's sexy, chic and effortless, ready and waiting patiently at the twist of a lipstick bullet. No need for faffing with brushes, primers and layering various other products to achieve your look, just a quick swipe (paired with a lip pencil to pro-long wear and prevent feathering) and you're done. It's that simple.
So when I saw Revlon were running a competition on their Twitter page to bag yourself their staple Revlon Red lipstick and nail polish, I channelled my inner Hollywood starlet and got to it. All you had to do was tweet a picture of your best red lips or tips to be in with a chance of winning... and I was one of their chosen winners!

My lovely goodies arrived the next day!

Yves Saint Laurent - Rouge Pur Couture in Shade 01 Le Rouge

"Beauty, to me, is about being comfortable in your own skin.
 That, or a kick ass red lipstick!"




I'm very grateful to Revlon for my wonderful prize, it was a real surprise!

Here are some of my favourite red lipstick looks:

 Here's my review on the L'oreal Lumi Magique foundation.

"With age skin can becomes dull and tired. Lumi Magique helps give instant skin radiance. You will be glowing inside and out.
Light texture, let's skin breathe with 24 hours of hydration"


I have mixed thoughts on this foundation, on application it felt quite watery but after I'd worked it in it did give reasonable coverage and felt lovely and light on my skin. I love that it gives enough coverage to hide any imperfections but still allows for my freckles and my naturally rosy chicks to show through. After around an hour it started to feel quite sticky on my face, this had never happened to me before. I found it quite strange as I used my Lancome 'La Base' primer - my go to primer and that usually transforms any foundation a use to silky, smooth velvety-ness on my face, not the case with Lumi Magique!
I touched up with powder, but it felt clumpy and my pores were visible.
I was really disappointed. The from reading reviews and my initial reaction to it's first application I really thought it would work for me, but alas it does not. :(
I would probably still wear it if I knew I was only out for a few hours, but it's definitely not a foundation I would rely on for work or a busy day - you will need to schedule touch-ups!


Now onto the Revlon Just Bitten Kissable lip stain.

I LOVE it!
I purchased shade 020 LOVESICK, it's a gorgeous glossy fuchsia pink - so cute. I've worn it every day since I've purchased it. The pigment is great, and obviously as it's a stain it really lasts. I also feel like I'm treating my lips when I wear it, it's incredibly moisturising. I will most definately be grabbing some more in further shades, they'd be great for holidays as they're really quick to apply and last all day!

xo