Autumnal make-up trends for 2013

The deep, berry lip

Deep berry shades were very popular last autumn, and they are back and in full-force for 2013. This look can be daunting for some, but berry shades needn't be scary. If you are not confident enough to pull off a full on dark lip, options such as tinted balms and stains can enable you to achieve this trend in a more subtle and wearable way. One of my favourite products for the berry trend is the Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush. This product is a balm stain so is easily build-able from a lighter coverage to a more dramatic colour. The wonderful thing about using a stain is that they have fantastic longevity - I find the Revlon Balm Stain to last throughout the day, even when eating and drinking! Another favourite of mine is the Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick in 107 (reviewed here). This lipstick is more on the red side of berry, and has a matte finish which not only increases the longevity but is a key  textural trend for autumn 2013.

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush - applied lightly

Revlon Kissable Balm Stain in Crush - applied heavily

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 107

The neutral, nude eye

Simple eye makeup compliments a dark berry lip and is incredibly easy to create! You could simply apply mascara alone, or apply a light coloured eyeshadow across the lid first. For a sheer amount of colour and shimmer the Maybelline Color Tattoo cream eyeshadow in Pink Gold can be used to create an easy neutral look. To warm up a simple eye look, apply a light amount of bronzer through the eye crease with a blending brush, this ties the look together nicely and prevents a dark lip from washing out the complexion.

Neutral eye look using mascara alone

Nude eye using the Maybelline Color Tattoo in Pink Gold

Another upcoming trend for autumn 2013 is the berry coloured eye. Much like the dark lip, a berry eye can seem daunting and difficult to wear. I am currently experimenting with a few new products to create the perfect smokey berry eye look, so keep an eye out (excuse the pun) for an upcoming post on the berry eye trend! 

What are your favourite makeup trends or products for autumn 2013? 

Lasting Finish Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick in 03 // Review

Nude lipstick. Two little words that fill me with fear. For years I have lusted after the thought of a perfect nude shade that compliments my skin-tone and does not leave me with the dreaded 'invisible' lips phenomenon, but I have never found the correct shade. In the past I have attempted the nude lipstick, but my attempts were either too pale, too brown or too pink, just never looking quite right. 

As a result I soon gave up my nude lipstick endeavours and opted for brighter shades, favouring pinks and reds. However, around a fortnight ago I realised my graduation ceremony was looming... should I go lipstick-less? Lip gloss was a no-no due to the embarrassing likelihood of the 'wind-sticking-my-hair-to-my-lips' scenario that all us girls have experienced at one time or another, and pink or red shades seemed a little too daring for such a formal event. So once again I found myself toying with the idea of nude.

My first port of call on the hunt for a nude lipstick was Rimmel. I have had good experiences with their lipsticks in the past, particularly the Kate Moss line which I have featured on the blog before. I know that the formulas work well and leave a nice finish so I was confident that the line would be the right option to choose. As for shade choices there were a couple of nudes in the range that caught my eye, but I eventually opted for the shade 03.

03 is a nude with a slight pinky undertone. It is not too pink and not too brown, in my opinion the perfect balance of both for my skin-tone. The lipstick made my lips look like a polished version of themselves, nothing too obvious or over the top, so perfect for formal occasions such as my graduation.

On the day I was really happy with the way the lipstick looked. I had to reapply a couple of times, but it was comfortable to wear and felt moisturising. I also love the smell of these lipsticks so was quite happy when it came to reapplying because I could catch a whiff of the sweet vanilla scent! This lipstick has quickly become my favourite nude choice and I will definitely be wearing it on a regular basis.

The Rimmel Lasting Finish Kate Moss Lipsticks retail for £5.49 and are available from Boots and Superdrug stores and online. 

Do you have a go-to nude lipstick? Let me know your favourite in the comments!

Lasting Finish Kate Moss for Rimmel Lipstick in 107 // Review

These Kate Moss matte lipsticks from Rimmel were launched in Autumn 2012, adding to the existing Kate Moss lipstick collection. I have a couple of lipsticks from the range and have to say that they are very good quality for the price. 

This particular lipstick in the colour 107 is a deep wine colour in a matte finish. It has a cherry scent which is pleasant when applying but doesn't linger afterwards. I found myself wearing this lipstick quite a bit over the winter months as the deep colour seems perfect for the cold weather. The only downside to this lipstick is the matte formula can be slightly drying on the lips so I would recommend wearing a lip balm underneath. 

There doesn't seem to be many matte lipsticks available in high street stores so it's nice to see an affordable option from Rimmel. Overall I really like this lipstick and am looking forward to trying some more colours from the matte range. The Kate Moss lipsticks are available from both Boots and Superdrug stores and are priced at £5.49.