Rimmel Apocalips - Wow!

 So I've been wanting to do a review on these lip products for a while. Rimmel have certainly upped their game this last year on their make up line. I just can't get enough.
What about you?

These Apocalips are more like lipstick glosses than your standard glosses. They are so pigmented you do not need any colour on the base. 

'The intense rich colour of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin smooth shine' - Rimmel

303 - Apocaliptic

102 - Nova

Product:

They are the ideal on the go lip product, they come in several different colours and are only £5.99 so you can pop a few in your bag and transform your look from day to night with a wave of it's magic wand. Speaking of which, I love the applicator with these, as it's shaped to fill your lips with as much product as possible. The point on it also allows for you to get as close to your lip-line as possible. Not only that, but they smell rather nice too!

Colour: Nova

Packaging:

I love the packaging on this line, they just seem so much more special against the rest of my lip glosses and lip sticks. They really stand out in my make up bag, it may be something to do with the different angled lids on them. 

Is it wrong that I think they add that little bit of sexy to your clutch bag?!

From Top to Bottom: Apocaliptic - Nova

Colours:

These colours make me drool, please don't tell me I'm the only one?! Just look at the pigmentation and shine! I have a few more colours in these but I've lent them to friends and somehow they have not returned back to me...surprise surprise. These two are my favourites and I hope you can see why.

I shall say no more on the matter - try them now!

Purchase

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Have you tried any of the Apolocalips? Whats your favourite Rimmel product? 

Let me know in the comments guys I love to hear from you! 

It's been a pleasure. 

Char xXx

What Have I Been Reaching For In January?

So after a busy week of working and travelling, I decided to write about what I've been reaching for the most this month. I think I'm going to continue this series as a sort of monthly favourites. Let me know down in the comments what you think - also what beauty products you've been reaching for :)

So as a quick over view the products that I have been obsessing over are the following; MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Rio (£22), MAC Mineralize Eye Shadow in Love Connection (£17), MAC Matte Lipstick in Pink Plaid (£15), Natural Connection Lipstick Moisture Shine in Rose Bud (£1.99), YSL Shocking Mascara (£22) and finally the much talked about Bioderma for sensitive skin (£9.99).
I know what you're thinking...that's a lot of MAC.

With this month being particularly bitter, my face has taken offence!
I decided that a nice rosy glow would definitely blast away any dullness. I especially love Mac's Mineralize Skinfinish in Rio, this is a beautiful rose gold colour which has a spectacular shimmer to it. I only use a dab of this on my cheeks to give me that dewy look. As with all Mac Mineralize pressed powders, a little goes a hell of a long way. You do not want to be a shining beacon of light! It's not pleasant. 

I use the 'highlighter' side of my Love Connection Eye Shadow to emphasize the tops of my cheekbones, but as mentioned above, only a dab! This creates a really stunning flawless look and makes your skin look amaze-balls (Yes, that is a word..kind of!)  

From Top to Bottom; 'Love Connection' Highlighter, 'Love Connection' Gold Shimmer, 'Rio' Skinfinish

The next items on my list are my favourite lipsticks, these colours are seriously so beautiful the camera does not do them justice. They are warm pinks, so you can wear them during the day with a more natural look or at night with a sexy smoky eye and a pop of gloss. Girls, you can not go wrong.

Top; Natural Collection Rose Bud. Bottom; MAC Pink Plaid

Okay so everyone knows about Bioderma - if not where have you been?! I won't go on about it too much. Basically all you need to know is, it's fab! It's a 2 in 1 product; a cleanser and make up remover.  It's super gentle on your skin and does not leave you feeling oily or dry. A serious must have for any avid beauty fan - I defy you not to like it!

I even like the bottle...is that wrong?

Finally, my luxury item. YSL seriously know what they're talking about when it comes to mascara and this does exactly what it says on the tin. Your eyelashes look so good, they're shocking...see what I did there? I know this is pricy, however if you're looking to splurge on an item I would recommend this. It not only lengthens your lashes, it curls them too in it's rich formulation. This holds the curl, defines each lash AND lengthens them. What more do you want I ask?! 

LOVE IT. 

On a closing note, I hope you've enjoyed the first instalment of 'What have I been reaching for?' Now I tag all of you to let me know what you've been reaching for! I'm dead nosy and love to know what everyones favourites items are each month. 

 As always guys and gals, it's been a pleasure. 

Char xXx