A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Shampoo: Kevin MurphyProtection Wash
Conditioner: The Body Shop Banana Conditioner
Styling products: Clynol Move Massive Volume Spray
Shower Gel: Palmolive Shower Gel Olive
Body moisturiser: Aveeno Skin Relief Moisturising Lotion with Shea Butter
Deodorant: Sanex
Fake Tan: Xen Tan Transform LUXE Gradual Tan
Cleanser: Liz Earle Cleanse & Polish (so far, so pretty darn great!)
Exfoliator: Liz Earle Gentle Face Exfoliator
Moisturiser: Liz Earle Superskin Moisuriser (I’m going for the hat-trick!)
Primer: Inglot Under Makeup Base
Foundation brush: None! Beauty Blender FTW!
Concealer: Inglot Cream Concealer
Powder: MAC MSF Natural
Blusher: Bourjois Rose Coup De Foudre
Bronzer: None
Highlighter: Elemental Beauty – Opalescent
Eyeshadow base: Urban Decay Sin Primer Potion
Eyeshadows: Urban Decay Alice in Wonderland Palette (of course!)
Eyeliner: Urban Decay Jabberwocky/Oil Slick
Mascara: Using up my Max Factor 2000 Calorie (finally)
Lipstick: OCC Lip Tar in Hush ontop of Lanolips in Dark Honey
Lipgloss: None or Lanolips worn over bare lips
Nail Colour: Favs: Models Own Red Alert, NARS Purple Rain, Butter LONDON – Knees Up

Shampoo: Mark Hill Gorgeous Brunette Shine Reflective Shampoo
Conditioner: Mark Hill Gorgeous Brunette Shine Reflective Conditioner
Styling products: Kevin Murphy Damage Manager
Shower Gel: Dove Go Fresh Energise Body Wash
Body moisturiser: The Sanctuary Body Moisture Spray
Deodorant: Some Dove Roll on
Fake Tan: Xen Tan Transform LUXE Gradual Tan (review coming soon!)
Cleanser: Rediscovering the awesome gentleness of Cetaphil whilst my skin is dry
Exfoliator: Queen Helene Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub & Nirvana Spa Salt Scrub
Primer: None, none, none…. annoyed at the non-effectiveness of all primers I’ve tried
Foundation brush: Pout Airbrush & Rediscovering my Body Shop Foundation Brush
Concealer: Bobbi Brown Creamy Concealer Kit (amazing for those under eye circles!)
Powder: ELF HD Powder (love it, love it, love it!)
Blusher: NARS Orgasm (boring, I know!)
Bronzer: Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Rumour
Highlighter: NARS Albatross
Eyeshadow base: ELF Mineral Eyeshadow Primer
Eyeshadows: The She Space Mineral Pigments
Eyeliner: Gosh Velvet Touch on the lower waterline and Shu Uemura Painting Liner on the lashline
Curler: ELF Eyelash Curler *blush*
Mascara: Embarrassed to admit I’m revisiting Bourjois 1001 Cils, I think an updated eat my words review may be in order.
Lipstick: MAC Speed Dial and NYX Paris
Lipgloss: MAC Dazzleglass Date Night
Nail Colour: Too many to mention, notable favs: Asda Indigo Dazzle, OPI Shim-mery Chic, Barielle Polished Princess

So fellow beauty addicts, it’s THAT time of the year again.

Our loved ones begin to quake at the thought of choosing us suitable pressies and our partners become more forgetful about where they keep their wallets… don’t tell me that’s just mine?

Christmas… it’s a time for families and reflection.  Thankfully it’s also a time for stuffing one’s face, getting presents and leaving the washing up to pile sky high.

With the more commercial materialistic angle in mind… I present to you (and Mr. L) my Christmas Wishlist 2009.

1. Alex Monroe Sterling Silver Reed Warbler in Heart Necklace – £89.95

soooo pretty, I love so many Alex Monroe pieces, but this one really stood out to me being so delicate and feminine.

2. Dior 5-Colour Iridescent Eyeshadow – Smoky Crystal – £36.00

The most beautifully cool-toned, shimmery, highly pigmented, smooth like buttah palette in the existence of all palettes that were ever made ever, in the whole wide world.  ’till I find another one.

But right now, I love this one so much that it’s gonna be my Christmas present to myself for being such an amazingly cool person.  I’m so nice.

3. Daniele de Winter – Choc Beauté – €17.94

From the site:

“Choc Beauté are delicious chocolates designed to make your skin more beautiful”

I don’t really need to elaborate on that do I? 4 boxes please… oh go on then, 5.

4. Mason Pearson Bristle & Nylon Hairbrush – £49.90

I’ve had my Mason Pearson Hair Brush in “Handy” size since I was 3 years old… so that’s um *counts* 25 years… 25 years of daily use.  It needs replacing desperately, but considering how old and battered it is – it still does the job every morning.

5. Shu Uemura Art of Hair Essence Absolue – £37.50

A worldwide sellout.  A protective treamtent oil from the masters of hair containing Camellia essence.  Can’t find it anywhere… but since when has that stopped me wanting something?

6. LUSH 12 Days of Christmas Gift Box – £34.95

Winter is all about LUSH for me, I don’t know why… but I get a bit LUSH crazed come December.  I blame Ruby Red Slippers which can be found in The 12 Days of Christmas Box Set (along with a whole lot more!).

7. USLU Airlines Nail Polish in BIV & GRZ – €21 each

I first heard about USLU over at the delightful BeautyWooMe

How can you not love a company who names it’s products after airports?  Here’s 2 for the plane spotter in all of us.

Oh, and incase you’re curious… GRZ stands for Thalerhof Airport in Graz, Austria and BIV is Bria Airport in the Central African Republic.  Don’t say you don’t get no educashion on this here blog!

8. Silk Sleep Silk Blanket – £135

Yes, it’s decadent. No, I don’t care.  It’s 100% Silk and me and Leila need it for cooching in now.  But only if she promises not to pee on it.

9. Nana DeBary – Green – $98

Top notes: bergamot, citron
Heart notes: basil, cardamom
Base notes: thyme, musk, vetiver

Yum! Gotta love a fresh, easy going, green scent.  Reminds me of summer when it um isn’t.

10. Blitz Gold Leaf Shadow by Belmacz – £26

They say:

Belmacz Blitz is a creamy gold eyeshadow that doubles as a brow and cheekbone highlighter. Each pot contains two leaves of pure 24-carat gold and the cream glides on to give a smooth, sheer finish. Layer it on to create a dramatic solid gold effect. As with all Belmacz products, the beauty of Blitz is how well it blends, giving you a flattering, golden shimmer without looking artificially glittery.

Lipglossiping says:

It’s Christmas, why the hell not?

So that’s my top ten Chrimbo Crushes. *wistful sigh*

Just so that you know… in reality, I’ll get…

Lipglossiping, keepin’ it real this (and every) Christmas 😉 x

I’m a few days late with this (should be an end of month post) – but here’s what I’ve been loving in September.

Shampoo: Aussie Miracle Moist Shampoo
Conditioner: Aussie Miracle Moist Conditioner
Styling products: Matrix Biolage Smoothing Serum
Shower Gel: Soap & Glory Clean on Me (yes, still – this stuff lasts and lasts!)
Body moisturiser: None – but I need to buy some
Deodorant: Vaseline Aloe Fresh Anti-Perspirant (same as last month)
Fake Tan: None
Cleanser: SKII Facial Treatment Cleansing Oil followed with Virgin Vie Fresh Face Cleansing Foam
Exfoliator: Queen Helene Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub & Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub (same)
Primer: L’oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer (Not for much longer!)
Foundation brush: Pout Airbrush
Concealer: Grimas Camouflage Concealer
Powder: Art Deco Silk Touch Loose Powder
Blusher: The Body Shop Blush Trio in Cool Dusk
Bronzer: Illamasqua Powder Blusher in Rumour makes a great contour colour for me
Highlighter: Prescriptives, The Illuminator
Eyeshadow base: Art Deco Eye Shadow Base
Eyeshadows: Kryolan Shades Palette in Santiago
Eyeliner: Gosh Velvet Touch on the lower waterline, Infinity Liners on the upper lids
Curler: None
Mascara: Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express
Lipstick: MAC Hue
Lipgloss: MAC Lipglass Pas de Deux
Nail Colour: Various!

I tag anyone who fancies an end of month recap.  If you do it, link me up!

Shamelessly stealing this tag for a bit of filler whilst I’m on my hols!

Shampoo: Dove Colour Care for Dark Coloured Hair
Conditioner: Dove Colour Care for Dark Coloured Hair
Styling products: Fudge Erekt and Tresemme Heat Defence Spray
Shower Gel: Soap & Glory Clean on Me
Body moisturiser: Body Shop Coconut Body Butter – yes I smell good!
Deodorant: Vaseline Aloe Fresh Anti-Perspirant
Fake Tan: None
Cleanser: Shiseido Perfect Oil followed with DHC Mild Soap
Exfoliator: Queen Helene Mint Julep Natural Facial Scrub & Garnier Body Tonic Sugar Scrub
Primer: L’oreal Paris Studio Secrets Smoothing Resurfacing Primer
Foundation brush: Pout Airbrush
Concealer: Art Deco Camouflage Cream
Powder: Art Deco Silk Touch Loose Powder
Blusher: Illamasqua Cream Blush in Sob
Bronzer: Barry M Natural Dazzle
Highlighter: Prescriptives, The Illuminator
Eyeshadow base: Urban Decay Primer Potion
Eyeshadows: The Body Shop Eye Colour Mattes 05 & 10
Eyeliner: Gosh Velvet Touch on the lower waterline, Shu Uemura Painting Liner in Brown on the upper lashline
Curler: None
Mascara: Rimmel Sexy Curves
Lipstick: Revlon Matte in Pink Pout
Lipgloss: Barry M Lip Gloss Wand in Toffee
Nail Colour: Nails Inc. Mayfair Mews

I tag anyone else who has yet to do this (there can’t be that many of you still about!)