New discovery........Artistry Signature Colour Range *

Hey Dolls,

So todays post on a make up range I had never heard about and boy have I been missing out.Artistry is a make up range available exclusively from Amway.
Artistry is a range comprising of a complete line of makeup for face, eyes, cheeks and lips,with shades for every skintone.
I was lucky enough to recieve quite a few products to review,so lets get stuck in.

First up is the Artristry light up lipgloss,I got 2 of  the new shadeswhich are part of the Artistry Summer 2016 Pacific Lights Collection. 

They are limited edition shades that add a pop of colour and a big splash of summer to lips.I just want to take a moment to discuss the packaging on these. It is AMAZING. It is very high quality packaging which  has a mirror on the side of the tube and it has 2 LED lights in the wand.
This is genious especially if you like to touch up your lipgloss after eating or drinking etc.

OK back to the lipgloss itself, firstly it has a hint of peppermint which not only makes your lips tingle and plump a little but also helps to keep your breath fresh. Secondly  the colour lasts for hours and the range of colours is fantastic. Thirdly it feels very comfortable on the lipsand is not overly sticky or tacky.

I love love love these Lipglosses and that is a bold statement for The Lipglossaddict !!

Next up is the Artistry 3D Face Powder. This gorgeous little pallet provides you with five summer shades that can be used individually or blended twith these stunning shades.
The shades include a radiant, luxurious blend of shimmering bronze, pink and gold tones.These are beautifully soft and very finely milled.The colours can used individually to highlight and contour or can be used all together to give a stunning sexy shimmering  sheen to the skin.

Next up is the Artistry Signature Colour Blush which gives the skin a healthy look. Cheeks appear to be naturally defined thanks to the light reflecting technology. The colour pigment is excellent and the formula doesnt clog your pores on your cheeks.The packaging is also very sleek with a gold effect lid and it comes in a velvet pouch!

Overall I was very impressed with the range but for me the absolute winners were the lipglosses. They are amazing. I am definately going to try more from the Artistry range as what I tried so far was excellent quality.

The only 2 photos from the night wearing the makeup .....please excuse the crazy hair in the first photo that was after giving little man a hug !!!! The second photo was taken nearly 8 hours later and makeup still looked great.
Artistry is available exclusively  online here
 
Until next time
Love,
Claire ....The Lipglossaddict xxxxx

Limited Edition “Sense of Simplicity” by CATRICE.

Hey guys,so Catrice have a limited edition collection that is only available until the end of september.Available in Penneys storesuntil end of September 2015, these beauty products emphasise the fashion trend of the season with must-haves like the Bouncy Eyeshadows with a metallic finish, the Cream to Powder Blush for a matt look as well as nail polishes with a semi-matt latex or mirror finish.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Bouncy Eyeshadow

Expressive eye make-up looks are easy to achieve with the Bouncy Eyeshadows, which have a particularly supple, smooth texture that spreads wonderfully on your lid. The long-lasting, trendy eyeshadow is available in black-graphite with a subtle diamond shine, plain silver and shimmering rosé. All colours offer a high coverage and a metallic finish. Available in Strike a Rose, Straight Silver and LindaEvan-Grey-Lista. *€4.49

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Cream to Powder Blush

The pink cream blush with a powdery-matt finish can be applied with your finger or a brush. The smooth and creamy texture offers a fresh boost of colour without a shimmer – for a long-lasting, healthy glow. Available in Pure Pink. *€4.49. 

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Transparent Mattifying Powder

This transparent powder has a mattifying effect and sets your make-up perfectly. There is a mirror on the inside of the packaging, making the Transparent Mattifying Powder an ideal beauty helper for a silky finish and a smooth, flawless complexion. Suitable for all skin types. *€5.49

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Juicy Gloss

The Juicy Gloss is the newest icon amongst lip products. Its        1texture feels light on your lips and coats them with a hint of colour in a choice of soft apricot-rosé, bright pink or warm orange – each with a gloss finish. Available in Strike a Rose, Pure Pink and Orange Obsession. *€3.49.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Latex Lacquer

White, mint, apricot-orange and pink – the nail polish range presents two purists and two feminine splashes of colour. There special highlight: the unique, semi-matt latex finish. All four nail polishes score points for the extra-broad brush, which allows a fast and simple application. Applying two layers is recommended. The colour is shown on the lid of each nail polish bottle – this way, it’s easy to find your favourite shade. Available in Pure Pink, Orange Obsession, Minimalistic Mint and Simply White. *€3.49.

Sense of Simplicity by CATRICE – Mirror Glaze Lacquer

Metallic silver with a mirror glaze effect is highly coveted and gives the nails a clean, luxurious look. Thanks to the extra-broad brush, application is smooth and easy. Available in Straight Silver. *€3.49

Mememe Boho balm

Hey guys so during the summer the very nice Nathalie at RDCommunications sent me out  a sample of the Boho balm from Mememe cosmetics.  
This is gorgeous in its floral tin, but even prettier on your cheeks and lips, MeMeMe’s Boho Balm is a cheek-lip combo, comprising two blendable colours to instantly brighten lips and cheeks.
 
Enriched with jojoba oil, the colour is both moisturising and buildable, allowing you to achieve a sheer, illuminating effect or deeper flush of colour. 
Available in two divine shades - Coral Taupe or Pink Rouge – both colours are designed to be interchangeable and can be worn on cheeks and lips.
I was lucky enough to receive my sample in the shade Pink Rouge which is absolutely beautiful.

I was lucky enough to receive my sample in the shade Pink Rouge which is absolutely beautiful. I used it mainly on my cheeks because to be honest my lips are typically very dry. I find it hard to get lip/cheek combos to work on my lips without going 'bitty'  but this is down to my lips and not the product. I found when used lightly as a blush it gave a very natural flush which you can build to good strong colour without it going clumpy or dirty looking. I absolutely love this little guy...so much product in it too I'm using it almost daily and have barely made a dent in it. It is priced at €7.99 which is fantastic value as essentially you are getting a 4 in1 product. 2 shades that you can use on lips or cheeks ...highly recommend it xx
Mememe cosmetics are available in selected  pharmacies nationwide 
Check out Mememe cosmetics on facebook here

I'm back....

Hey guys ,apologies for the absence but things have been kinda hectic around here and i havent had time to scratch never mind blog!!!
I have however being trialling some pretty cool products over the last few weeks from Emjoi,and Aurora hair products,Dream Dots, Fake Bake,Wet and Wild to name but a few. I will have  lots of exciting reviews and pictures coming your way over the next few weeks. Claire xx
                                              COMING SOON TO THE BLOG

Make up Monday with Urban Decay

So over the weekend I was invited into Urban Decay for the launch of their summer collection.
The weather was beyond crappy and dull beyond belief, but my God will the new collection brighten your mood.The summer collection is full of stunning vibrant shades guaranteed to give you the most up to date look to your make up.

 First up is of course the Lip gloss.....Revolution High Colour Lip gloss which comes  in 14 beautiful shades

Now obviously as my name suggests I freaking love lip gloss and they are not all created equally. These glosses are so pigmented they are super long lasting but they are not sticky. I HATE sticky gloopy lip glosses. You know the kind when you open your mouth and get those stringy bits at the edges.. that is NOT going to happen with these. The shine is unreal its like a lacquer on your lip giving a real wet look. These are a sexy sophisticated way to wear lip gloss.Retails for €19 and there is a waiting list for the purple as it sold out on the day it was launched.

Next up are the eye shadows..8 stunning new shades which cover blue,purple,green,browns,pinks and some amazing two-tone shades.
The shadows retail for €18 and can be popped out and put into the travel pallet if you have one..ideal for going on holidays etc.
The pigmentation of the shadows is incredible and they are whisper soft to the touch,so they will not settle into any pesky lines you might have.

Last up is the blusher.....Afterglow 8hr powder blush (no offence to UD but calling this 8hr was a mistake it last a LOT longer)
 These come in 12 incredible shades ranging for a subtle coral/brown to a vivid purple and even a red/burnt orange.Now I'm not going to lie when i saw the vivid colours i was a little scared, but as Cathryn and Jamie pointed out if you are tanned or darker skinned it is very hard to get blush to show up on your skin. These colours look amazing on darker/tanned skinned.They really make your skin pop and look alive.
I love the packaging of the blushes..I'm a sucker for nice packaging i really get seduced by the packaging..if its crap I'm not going to purchase it. Urban's packaging is on-point!!!
The blush retail for  €28 and is worth every cent.

If you are not familiar with Urban Decay they have some amazing products.

Their Naked Skin  foundation is gorgeous and buildable without looking caked on the face.It is oil free and paraben free as is most of the range actually. The foundation comes in 18 shades.The foundation also comes in tones..so pink toned or yellow toned in each shade so finding a perfect match is very easy. (Review to follow) Retails for €37 and is a 30ml size.

Their best selling mascara Perversion Mascara is a lenghtening and volumizing formula. It has a gorgeous creamy texture and it is blackest black. It is very buildable. You can add layer after layer of this and it will not clump.The twisted trim on the brush latches on to each lash to separate and define.. It pulls through lashes smoothly and lays down a generous amount of product. No need to wiggle the wand or manoeuvre it at all different angles!(Full review to follow ) Retails for €22.

Now drum roll please.....I didn't know a product like this existed but its the Ultimate Ozone Multipurpose Pencil retails for €19.
So big deal Claire its a pencil..NO ITS NOT..this is a magic wand! You can use this little beauty to erase any make up mistakes you have made.
Putting on red lipstick and its goes outside the lip line...Not a problem grab this wonder stick and it removes it in a flash.
Putting on your mascara and you blink before its dry and get mascara on your eyelid ...one swipe of this pencil and its gone. A must own product that can also be used to temporarily erase your wrinkles!!!

Full review on even more Urban Decay products coming in the next few weeks XXX