Rimmel’s Lasting Finish by Kate in Number 04

Rimmel's Lasting Finish Lipstick in No. 04

I thought that I would do a lipstick review today. I have been really enjoying exploring with colour especially since Kate Moss bought out her lipstick line with Rimmel. I think because of the price point, if you didn’t like this collection line then it wouldn’t be too regretful.

The colour that I have been reaching for the most out of the collection this month has been shade number 04. It is a deep purple, gothic like colour. I wasn’t quite sure of it at first; since I have dark hair I thought it may have been a tad intruding (it's a head turner, I'm serious!!!). However, as the day went on, it I began enjoying the colour.

I apply the colour with my Bobby Brown lip brush, starting from the middle of my lips, towards the outer part to create a base and an overall shape. I then apply again, this time straight from the bullet and just work the colour into my lips. Blot. Then reapply if needed. Blot again. 

With this lipstick, you have to make sure your lips have been buffed and exfoliated beforehand, since it does highlight any dryness.

This lipstick lasts around 4-5 hours. It has a fruity smell, which I am unsure as to whether I like or not. It soon disappears on application though.

This lipstick, as with most of Kate’s line is creamy. It feels as moisturising on the lips as it can be for the price point. I think it is worth the money and if you wanted to play around with colour, without breaking the bank this would be a great buy at £5.49.

They are available in Boots and Superdrug as well as online.

The picture above was taken from my Instagram. Please excuse the quality. I am in the process of getting a new camera.

What are your thoughts on the Rimmel's Lasting Finish by Kate Collection?

Hope you are having a great day!

Nazia

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Warm Soul

Mac’s Mineralize Blush in Warm Soul is described as a mid toned beige with gold pearl. Once applied it gives a warm, peachy, bronzed luminous glow. It is very lightweight and sheer. I apply it lightly to the apples of my cheeks, using my Bobby Brown blush brush.

I would describe it as a natural, soft and subtle looking colour. It is buildable without looking too heavy.

Warm Soul is a versatile shade. I think that it will suit most skin tones and will go with most make-up looks. I have recently embarked on bold lips, and this colour goes perfectly, without being intrusive.

Do not let the shimmer put you off, because once it is applied it gives a warm, fresh glow instead of a line of glitter.

I absolutely adore this colour. All other blushers have been neglected until further notice (lol!).

Overall, I really recommend this blusher. At £19.00 it is expensive but I will get a lot of wear out of it. I just know it!

This blusher is out of stock online. I got mine from Selfridges here

Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer

The Kevin Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer is an oil based foundation that has been working wonders for covering the pigmentation left from a recent break out, as well as the redness.

It is a foundation and concealor in one. The colour pay off is perfect for my South Asian skin tone. It evens out my skin tone like a dream. It has a matte finish to begin with; however since it is an oil based foundation it gets dewier throughout the day.

The consistency and texture of the formula is very THICK. You only need smaller than a pea sized amount for your entire face, a little does indeed go a long way (literally!). I did the mistake of applying too much product once, and yes, I looked like a caked mess!

Please note that this is not a lazy girl’s foundation. You can’t just slap it on in the morning and achieve flawless face within seconds. It involves time, patience and care. I find that the Real Techniques Expert Face Brush is the best at applying this foundation. The density and grip of the brush catches the product and blends and buffs it to perfection. 

Since I have a combination, this foundation did slide off slightly. I did have to powder five hours into wearing it. This would usually annoy me, but the colour match for my skin tone is so spot on (this is very rare), that I don’t mind.

Apart from when my skin is full of spots and scarring, I don’t tend to wear this product for everyday use as it has a super thick formulation. I usually only wear it on nights out, since it has no SPF and thus I will not have to fear the dreaded ‘ghost face’ from flash back photography.

I suggest double cleansing when it comes to removing this foundation, since the product is quite thick, I find that one cleanse is not enough in removing all of the product.

I believe that this product would be best suited for drier skin types. For the oilier girls out there, I would suggest powdering and wearing a primer. I use Mac prep and prime skin refined zone treatment on my t-zone, which is amazing at keeping the excess oil at bay and makes me reach for my powder less.

 The Kevyn Aucoin Sensual Skin Enhancer has a superb colour range for all skin tones. At £35.00 you get 18g of product, which at first sounds like a measly amount, but I promise you it will last forever.

I don’t think that everyone will like this foundation. The formulation is really thick and some may find it a little too cakey and too much effort to apply. I have read many mixed reviews. Overall, I just like it. I don’t love it.

The Sensual Skin Enhancer is available at SpaceNK here

Happy New Year!