Review: MAC Impassioned Lipstick

Hello! It feels like I haven't blogged in ages - which is true - and I don't really know why I haven't blogged in a while, I guess I've just been stuck for ideas but I will be posting more regularly from now on- my aim is to post every Tuesday and Friday! I'll stop rambling now and leave you with this majorly overdue and delayed MAC review- enjoy! :)

As a complete impulse buy when I went on a trip to London, I decided to give the MAC 'Impassioned' lipstick a try- and I'm really glad I did. Whenever I'm in MAC, I never know where to look when it comes to lipsticks because there are always so many different colours and finishes but, after spotting a very bright pink colour - which is something that I wouldn't normally go for and, at first, didn't realise just how bright it was - I decided to give it a go.

 

 

  

I think the great thing about this lipstick is that it can be applied both heavily and lightly (depending on the look that you are going for) but will still look lovely!

 

 

 I really love the Amplified finish because it's so creamy and easy to apply, also it won't highlight the cracks/ lines in your lips because of the rich consistency which is perfect for the upcoming autumn/winter months when lips tend to get more chapped.

 

 

If you're a fan of big, bright and bold lip colours then I definitely think this is the one for you- but even if you're not as confident with bright lipsticks, this can work to. I like to put lip balm on first and then put a thin layer of lipstick on over it which dulls down the colour and also moisturises your lips a lot more. I think this colour will suit any skin colour because of the versatile shade of pink- and I definitely recommend this to everyone!

 

 

Review: Seventeen 'Instant Glow'

 Following a quick trip into town to get a few things, I decided to pop into Boots for a little mooch around. I didn't plan on buying anything there... until I came across this:  



Seventeen Instant Glow Shimmer Brick in 'Gold Bronze.'

 No.7 'Directional Powder Brush'

 (sorry for the rubbishy swatches, the lighting suddenly went dark.)

 

For the price of only roughly £4.50, I couldn't resist and had to buy it- and I was definitely not disappointed! With the four different shimmer shades, this bronzer-with-a-twist, has multi purposes.

 I love to use the lightest shade to highlight my cheekbones and brow bone etc. to give a wide awake look and draw attention to the cheekbones. You can also combine all of the shades together to create a lovely, golden brown, bronzed look. The colours are so easy to use and blend and give you a natural glow, without looking too obvious - you can even double up the shades to create an eye shadow look, too! 

However, if you are not exactly a fan of shimmer, I would avoid this product as it can look quite sparkly and, if too much is applied, can look unnatural. Despite, the great pigmentation, the staying power of this powder isn't the best but, if you don't mind reapplying throughout the day, then this product is perfect for you. I recommend dusting it on with the No.7 'Directional Powder Brush' because it is suuupeer soft and amazing for blending and applying- but you can use whatever brush you like. If you ever get the chance to buy this, I definitely recommend that you do! A-maz-ing. :)

 

What are your favourite bronzers/shimmer bricks?