A Gloss for Rose Gold Addicts...

L'Oreal Infallible Dazzle Gloss in Disco Ball

In a world that's gone copper crazy, it seems there is no corner of the world that hasn't been painted in rose gold. Now it seems time for your lips to jump on the bandwagon with L'Oreal's Dazzle Gloss in Disco Ball!

I jumped the gloss ship many moons ago, opting for matte products instead but I saw this my inner magpie insisted on it's purchase.

The packaging is very simple but pull out the wand and wooaahh... The doe foot is bent into some crazy M shape! At first I thought it was damaged but upon further investigation it would appear that it's actually designed to hug the contours of your lips. Do I think it's better than a traditional doe foot? Perhaps not, but it applies fine all the same. 

I love the feel of this gloss, it's almost the consistency of a balm so it doesn't feel wet. It's also VERY shimmery, so if you don't really dig the glitter thing this won't be for you. However I think this will look great on the centre of the lips for really bronzey, 'beachy' looks! 

NYX haul

When an email telling me NYX was hitting my local Boots landed in my inbox, I almost did an excited wee. For months I've been lusting over Instagram feeds and blogs waiting for this very moment.

The stand itself was a dream. Rows and rows full to burst with products begging to be bought. I swatched so much my hand looked like a contender for the Turner prize. Half an hour and a very bored boyfriend later, I'd whittled it down to just six products... I still want it all.

Perhaps my most eagerly anticipated purchase was the Lip Lingerie liquid lipstick. I bought two fairly 'everyday' shades; Lace Detail (a pinky 'your-lips-but-better shade) and Corset (a grey/brown toned beige nude). 

The HD concealer pops up on every 'My Top Five.. ' concealer post I've ever read so my hand was practically forced. Right?! I got this in the shade Fair to highlight my under eyes however I think this product has such a full coverage that I won't need to conceal beforehand! 

As we get into warmer weather I like to switch the dark smoky eyes for a contoured and defined look. It's so hard to find a completely matte shadow from an affordable range so imagine my delight when I found an entire matte range. Better still, I found my perfect contour shade - Get Naked. 

Highlight that could blind someone? Hello NYX Illuminator in Ritualistic. The highlighter looks pearly in the pan but when applied it's leaves a  beautiful champagne toned glow.

Finally, something to keep my beautifully blended eyeshadows in place in our ridiculously hot English summer (optimistic, I know), the Proof It waterproof eye primer. I hope this can battle the oil slick that seems to occur in warmer weather!

Even though I only completed my first purchase around 48 hours ago I'm so impressed I'm scouring reviews to create a shopping list for my next visit! I'd love to read some recommendations if you have any...

Cocoa Brown Gentle Bronze Gradual Tan

Is it me or does it feel like the wind and rain are somehow never ending? Thick black tights covering pasty skin seems to lose the novelty after Christmas. 

I've always loved the tanning mousse from Cocoa Brown so when I saw this gradual tanner, I was eager to try it.

The product is smooth lotion, which is tinted so you can see the application. It absorbed quickly and there was no greasy feeling after. There's a tropical scent to it but let's face it, every fake tan gives you the Eau De Biscuit smell at some point.

The glow after just one application is amazing. I've never had such a good colour payoff from a gradual tanner. My skin looks and feels amazing.