Beak & Claws: Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipstick in La Raffinee (34)

                   

I have used up several of these  Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet Lipsticks in La Raffinee 34 and it is my favourite go to matte lipstick. The Chanel Rouge Allure Lipsticks retail for £31 and there are 14 dazzling and luminous matte shades to choose from.

The Rouge Allure Lipsticks give a luminous matte lip colour which is non-drying and comfortable on the lips. The colour payoff is a soft velvet matte finish.  A combination of ultra thin pearlescent  particles  and soft focus microspheres creates the luminousi matte, second skin like finish. A combination of silicone beads and jojoba oil moisturises and smoothes the lips.

I found the lipstick very comfortable to wear and easy to appply. No dryness or patchiness. One swipe gave me a vibrant lip colour that looked natural. The lipstick felt weightless to wear and left my lips looking and feeling velvety and soft. The combination of mattness with luminosity makes the lipstick look more natural and makes it a great alternative to satin lipsticks as this formulation is between the two finishes. 

The lipstick case itself is very luxurious.  The case is black lacquer with gold accents. One click of the base of case releases the lipstick which then can be twisted up and applies. The iconic immediately identifiable CC lettering is embossed on the gold base of the lipstick. 

I purchased this item myself and it is available at all Chanel stockists. All views expressed in this blog are my own.

Review: Chantecaille Lip Veil in Plumeria

The Fall collection released by Chantecaille supports the Space For Giants charity.  Chantecaille released three limited edition Lip Veils (£40) which support this initiative: Plumeria which is a pale cool plum; Acacia, a tawny rose and Tamarind which is a warm cinnamon brown. As with all previous Lip Veils, these are infused with Boabab oil and are hydrating and luminous, leaving lips looking and feeling  soft and plump. 

 I chose Plumeria, the pale cool plum shade. The Lip Veil just glides on to the lips and feels very light and comfortable. I only needed one layer to get full coverage and it lasted several hours. I did feel the colour pulled pink rather than a cool pale plum on me. I love the packaging. The colour of the component really captures the feel of the whole collection and I always like the fact that there is an elephant (or whatever animal that particular collection is supporting) on the lid. The component feels very weighty and luxurious and the lid closed with a magnetic clic.

As always I love my new Lip Veil and would always recommend them as they are neutral, beautiful colours that also feel and look great on the lips whilst supporting an important cause. 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own 

Review: Anna Sui Lip Rouge Pen 500 Brick Red

I purchased the Anna Sui Lip Rouge Pen in 500 Brick Red (£25) primarily because I love the packaging. The pen is a hybrid of a lipstick and a lip gloss - vibrant shades without the stickiness associated with gloss. The finish is a velvet semi matte vibrant colour. The pen has a twist up mechanism and is applied with a brush applicator. The rouge contains collagen to plump the lips and botanical oils hydrate and protect them. The colour can be applied as a flattering lip tint or built up for a bold wash of vibrant colour.

I chose the colour Brick Red. I found the shade was way to dark and unflattering on me if I applied several layers but looked flattering as a tint using just one layer of product.  The product lasted several hours and through a meal, fading in a flattering way. It is easy to apply with the brush and the pen itself is very stylish! 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own. 

Review: Paul & Joe Beaute Fall 2020 Parisienne Girl Collection ( Part 2)

This is the second and final part of my Paul & Joe Beaute Fall/Autumn 2020 review. This post will review the lipsticks and refillable lipstick cases. 

P&J introduces a new line of 5 matte refill lipsticks. The names and colours are: 501 Rideau de Scene, a vibrant red; 502 Nounours, beige pink; 503 Coral Earrings, coral red; 504 Flamme de Bougie, a passionate vibrant pure red and 505 Mischievous a deep burgundy. This lipstick line has a new  formula  which combines smooth touch oil and a soft silicone gel to create a lightweight, smooth fluffy soft matte texture which is comfortable to wear. 

I chose Nounours (teddy bear) as I thought it looked a soft flattering lip colour perfect for summer/autumn. The lipstick glides on perfectly, I only need one swipe for it to be opaque. It is a lovely flattering a shade and feels very lightweight On my lips. It doesn’t feel drying like a liquid lip lipstick but looks almost as matte but with more like to it, obviously it doesn’t last as long on the lips as a liquid lipstick but it faded gracefully after lasting several hours in 80’ heat. I also used it as a cream blush and found it very easy to blend so it gave me a natural healthy glow and warmed up my skin tone. 

I chose the lipstick case to match the refillable compact. It is a fun print and I love anything with a teddy bear/ cat print. 

I love the new lipstick formula - it is so comfortable to wear. I really want to try Mischievous next. There is a gentle tea rose scent but it fades quickly. 

I purchased these items myself and the views expressed in my blog are my own. 

Review: Chantecaille Lip Chic in Amaryllis

I got the Chantecaille Lip Chic Lipstick in Amaryllis (£32) years ago in a Beauty Bible tester box. Used it for several years as my go to glossy red lipstick then moved on to matte liquid lipsticks. I saw a beautiful red flower in my garden - when I looked it up I realised it is an Amaryllis. I found my Lip Chic hiding in the bottom of my beauty drawer looking unloved, a bit scruffy but well used. It is vibrant and as glossy as I remembered. The red makes my teeth look whiter and the undertones suit my skin tone. The hyaluronic acid plumps and moisturises the lips.  The lipstick is glossy and lightweight but not sticky. The lipstick itself is housed in a chic gun metal grey case.  

I enjoy wearing the Lip Chic range. I have reviewed several of the Limited Edition ones but this is the only one I have that isn’t s neutral colour but a bright summery red. 

Review: Paul & Joe Beauty LE Lipstick 005 Bratty Cat

Paul & Joe’s Summer 2020 saw the release of three LE lipsticks, eyeshadows, matte SPF face powder and mirror. My first review is going to focus on the lipstick - Bratty Cat (£21). 

Bratty Cat is not housed in the usual cardboard refillable lipstick case but a sturdy plastic (non refillable) one. The colour is a red tint which will be unique to every wearers’ lips as the two toned lipstick reacts to the PH in your lips. The lipsticks contains both jojoba and lavender oil and Shea butter to keep the lips moisturised and glossy. There is also a gentle tea rose scent that lingers for a while. 

I loved the way the red tint adapted to my lip PH as it is the perfect red for summer without being too loud. The details on the cat’s face disappeared after about 4 wears but as the lipsticks are made the same way as stick of rock the outline continues all the way down the tube! I love this year’s summer offering, I just wish the lipstick case was reusable and there wasn’t a tea rose scent.  

 

I purchased this item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own 

Beak & Claws: Anna Sui Limited Edition Lipstick in Red Tint

As part of their summer collection Anna Sui Cosmetics released 8 LE lipsticks (£27.50) which are lip tints rather than traditional lipsticks. Each lipstick reacts with the water content of the wearer’s lips thus creating a uniquely flattering shade. The lipsticks are also packed full of hydrating ingredients to keep the lips moisturised and soft.

         

I chose T404 red tint. It proved to create the perfect red for me. My teeth looked whiter and my skin less sallow. The lipstick was comfortable to wear and it did hydrate and moisturise my lips. The packaging is immediately identifiable as Anna Sui. The white container is both gothic yet summery! 

I purchased the item myself and the views expressed in this blog are my own.