THE Lip duo for fuller lips

I'm not really one to follow the latest trends, what Kylie Jenner wears isn't something I am likely to try out on myself except when 
A: it's all I hear about, B: looks good C: promises me fuller looking lips!

Now I don't have full lips to begin with but I am seriously loving this lip combination and feel it helps to add a bit of oomph to my otherwise skinny pout. My trouble is my upper lip is quite a bit thinner, adding the lip liner slightly on the outside make it appear bigger.

It's the 90's nude lip without being too pale and making you appear washed out. The addition of the slightly darker shade of lip-liner makes your lips appear fuller and defined. Whilst helping to keep it in place too.

MAC BRAVE Lipstick 
Brave is such a pretty neutral shade with a pink hue to it. Mac describe this as a pink beige with a white pearl. I agree, not sure if I can see the white pearl in it though. Has a lovely satin finish which is comfortable to wear and gives a lovely finish, not matte but not glossy either.

TEAMED with... 
MAC SOAR Lip Liner Pencil

This lip-liner is such a pretty shade, Mac describe this as a mid tone pinkish brown. I apply it all over my lips as a base colour, outline my lips then apply Brave lipstick on the top. Using the lip liner underneath helps the lipstick to last that bit longer, giving it something to cling on to.
I also like to wear just Soar lip liner all over my lips then I add a lip balm to give it a sheen finish.
These two lip products have really surprised me and I am so glad I finally caved and picked them, as they are such lovely versatile colours. 
Brave lipstick is a pretty pinky nude shade that doesn't wash me out - at last! I have lost count of the numerous beige / pale pink lipstick I have tried hoping that it would be the one not to make my lips appear wiped out.
 Highly recommend if you are looking for a everyday nude shade with a bit of a pinky kick to it.

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

February 2015 Beauty Favourites Round-Up

My Feb 2015 Faves Round-up...

I am super late with this months round-up, but better late than never I say!

Maybelline ‘keep it classy’ colour drama lip pencil. I have worn this the majority of days this past month! It permanently lives in my coat pocket / bag. Really easy to apply, stays put a long time and give a matte finish without drying out your lips.

Maybelline colour tattoo in 'Creamy Beige' - a new shade sneaked onto the shelves… it says its a leather effect? not sure about that but love the colour as an all over base shade then a darker shade in the crease.

Weleda skin food, earlier this month I had a really dry patch above my left eye around my eyebrow, this creamy moisturiser really helped to clear it up. Whilst it doesn't smell all that great (more herbal) it did the trick!

Loved watching Wolf hall on tv last month. It was interesting seeing Henry the 8th from the point of view of Cromwell.

Reading:
The Letter by Kathryn Hughes: Literally could not stop reading until 4 in the morning!! I was enthralled to the end with this emotional read.

'Serial' podcast was utterly gripping and can not wait till the next season, find out more at http://serialpodcast.org/

Lastly I have started a gratitude / things I am thankful for diary. Jotting down things that have made me happy each day. I like the idea if I'm having a bad day that I can look over previous days to see what made me happy that day!

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo

This Months Magazine Freebies March 2015

This months (March 2015) magazine freebies are good-uns! 

Featuring

Glamour Magazine, Marie-Claire & Harper's Bazaar

Glamour Magazine

 This month comes with a choice of 4 Balance me products:

Super Moisturising Body Wash 100ml - Worth £6

Pure skin face wash (Normal-combination skin) 50ml - Worth £11

Radiance Face Mask (All skin types) 30ml - Worth £12

Shine on tinted lip salve in Sheer Red (Limited Edition)- Worth £12

Balance Me use no parabens, sulphates, petroleum, silicones, mineral oils, dea, pegs, propylene glycol or artificial fragrances & colours. So perhaps would be a good one to try if you have sensitive skin.

Considering the magazine is a bargain price of £2 it would cost you just £8 to try out £41 worth of products!! Plus they are great sizes for travelling and taking away with you!

Marie-Claire

This month comes with a choice of Nail varnishes from NAILS INC

Four new colours exclusive to Marie-Claire, perfect shades for spring!

Fiesta, Fashion, Fizz & Festival

I picked up the shade Fiesta, as it is a stunning shade of hot pink! 

Worth £11 a bottle it's definitely worth the £3.99 for the magazine.

Lastly, this is the one I was most excited about....

Harper's Bazaar

Having never tried the Elemis infamous Pro-Collagen Marine Cream due to it's sheer price I was desperate to get my hands on Harpers Bazaar as for the price of the magazine £4.30 you get a 15ml tube worth £28 alone!

Considering this cream is a multi award winner I am keen to try it out for myself.

It is supposed to help balance the skins metabolism and encourage cell renewal with the scent of rose and mimosa to sooth, hydrate and protect.

So be quick, before they fly off the shelves!!

Take time for you. Take care and look after yourself.

Thanks for popping by luv acesparklestar xoxo