MAC Lipstick in Vegas Volt // Review

This last week I have been on my summer holiday. I enjoyed sun, sea, sangria - and shopping (oh duty free how I love you!). Although it was only 5am when I got to the airport, I made a bee-line for the MAC counter in duty free looking for a summer lipstick to take away with me. I have my fair share of reds and pinks so I was looking for something a little different to add to my collection. 

I opted for Vegas Volt which is a coral - not too pink and not too orange, just a happy medium. MAC describe this colour as 'full power coral' which I think is pretty apt. For me this is a shade that epitomises summer and it looks fantastic with a tan! It is bright, but at the same time not 'in your face' bright. You can also tone the brightness down by blotting to get a different look and to make it more daytime appropriate (though personally I would wear this at full capacity day or night). This lipstick is quite interesting as it looks different in different lights; sometimes looking more pink, sometimes more orange, and sometimes brighter than others. To me this is a quirk that only adds to the uniqueness and appeal of this colour!

Vegas Volt is a amplified creme finish meaning that it is highly pigmented and lasts fantastically on the lips. The creme finish also prevents this lipstick from being too drying, which a great bonus if you decide to wear this in holiday sun! The lipstick has the classic MAC smell - a sweet vanilla scent which is not everyone's cup of tea, but I personally love it.

The only downside of this lipstick is that it can settle in the creases of the lips after a few hours of wear, but this can be easily rectified by reapplication. Overall this lipstick is a joy to wear and whenever I wear it, it will remind me of happy holidays! 

Vegas Volt retails for £15.00 and is available from MAC counters and online. Do you have a favourite summer lipstick?

Topshop Lipstick in Rio Rio // Review

This is my first Topshop makeup purchase. After hearing lots of good things about Topshop's makeup range for ages, I finally gave it a go! 

I picked up the lipstick in Rio Rio which is a gorgeous vibrant orangey-red shade. I do not own anything similar in my lipstick collection as I tend to opt for blue toned reds rather than orange toned, but I have to say that I am certainly converted! I never thought the bright orange toned reds would suit my casper-like skin tone, however I think that this particular shade would suit a variety of skin tones from pale to dark, and everything in between. The lipstick provides a bright pop of colour and is the perfect shade of red for summer parties, festivals and sipping Pimm's (we can be hopeful!). On my lipstick swatching spree I made an exciting discovery - Rio Rio is a very good match for MAC's  infamous Lady Danger. So if you are looking for a budget friendly dupe, Rio Rio may be the answer to your lipstick dreams!  

The lipstick itself has a matte finish which not only intensifies the pigmentation but also the lasting power. I wore this lipstick for approximately 8 hours and only reapplied it once! Although not as classically matte as Lady Danger, this could be seen as an advantage as Rio Rio did not dry out my lips as many mattes can and felt comfortable to wear.

Having heard rumours that this is one of Liv Tyler's favourite lipsticks, I have to say that I am not surprised. This is a truly lovely lipstick and has quickly become the favourite in my collection! I am thoroughly impressed with my first experience of Topshop's makeup selection and will certainly be trying out more of their products in the near future. I am already eyeing up their lovely looking cream highlighter!

Topshop lipsticks retail at £8.00 and are available to buy from Topshop stores as well as online. Have you tried any Topshop makeup products? If so please leave a comment with your recommendations!

MAC Eye Kohl in Teddy // Review

This eye kohl from MAC is described as 'intense bronze'. It is essentially a warm dark brown with tiny flecks of gold shimmer running through it, very pretty and great for summer. 

As you can tell, this is a well-loved item in my makeup bag. Since purchasing this eyeliner, it has become my go-to brown for a quick and easy smokey eye. I often find myself wearing this on a day-to-day basis and I don't find the tiny shimmer particles too much for daytime wear. The kohl formula is creamy and smudges easily which is great for creating a smokey look, but it does have the disadvantage of poor longevity. I find that the liner does fade throughout the day and needs reapplying which is annoying as it is such a lovely shade.

Even though it may not last the longest time, I do still really love this eyeliner as it is just so pretty and easy to wear. The MAC eye kohls retail for £14 and are available from MAC stores and online. Have you tried Teddy?