Rimmel London Provocalips review

Hello flowers today I am going to review the Provocalips by Rimmel that was recently launched. 

They are called Provocalips 16h kiss proof lip colour.

 I wasn't really sure about this product as I normally don't use lip gloss, I do prefer matte lipsticks.

It claims to last 16 hours, transfer proof and endless colour. It is a two step lip colour. First you have to apply the colour and wait about 60 seconds for the colour to set, the second step you apply the topcoat to lock the colour, adding moisture.  

I bought four colours to see the quality of these lip colours and I was quite impressed with it.

from bottom  to top: 110 Dare you; 200 I'll call you; 310 Little minx; 500 Kiss me fool

It is definitely a long lasting lip colour, but you will have to touch up throughout the day if you want you lips with a little of shine. I did found very frustrating the fact that it is really difficult to get it off. You would probably have to use an oil based remover to be able to get it off completely, otherwise you will still have product on your lips when you go to bed, which is not advisable. 

I do have to say that I really like this lip colours but I found that the neutral pink tone colour ( 110 Dare you) it is not as good as the other colours that I tried, somehow the colour doesn't last as long as the other colours and when you apply the colour it doesn't really correspond to the colour from the packaging.
But I think this product is really good, considering it is drug store, and I will probably buy the rest of the colours available.


So let me know if you have tried this product and your opinion
See you until my next post flowers!!

Marlene
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Small Haul!!!

Hello Darlings!!! I have been doing some shopping around Boots, Superdrug and New Look so I decided to show you all what I bought (not a lot)!!

The first product that I got and I was really excited about was the new L'Oreal Paris palette in 01 Rose. I love all of the L'Oreal products  and the colours on this palette are just amazing. there are ten shades from matte to shimmery and  from neutrals to dark shades. it is perfect to put in your bag as it is quite slim and small. you can use it in the morning for a day makeup look and then in the evening just use a little bit of colour to create a perfect smoky eyes. I don't normally use shimmery shades but these one are just amazing and easy to use. you can get them at Boots and it costs £ 14.99.

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next product that I got was from Sleek makeup and I actually had to order it online as my L'Oreal palette, but it is just so beautiful!!!

I am talking about the new Highlighting palette, Precious Metals in 029. It has four colours. the first colour ( Platinum) you use on the brow bone, the second one ( Antique Bronze) is to apply on top of your cheekbones, the ( Royal Gold) is to highlight down the bridge of your nose and the last one (Renaissance Gold) you can use it on your cupid's bone to make them look more prominent. Three velvet cream formulas and one powder formula. You can get it from Boots/Superdrug or the official Sleek Makeup Website. (RRP £ 9.99).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The next product that I got was from Maybelline and it is a concealer from the Fit me Concealer. I just bought this concealer to try because I had the foundation and I really liked it, and every time I see a concealer that I don't have I have to buy it!! (strange I know), I got the shade 15. you can buy it from Boots/Superdrug. (RRP £ 5.99).

 

I am not a really big fan of Max Factor products but I heard a lot of mixed reviews about this product, so I wanted to see if it was any good. It is the Face Finity primer and it has a SPF 20. (RRP £ 10.99).

 

 

 

L'Oreal Paris released four shades of red lipstick, suitable for every skin tone. the colours look amazing, specially for me that I love red lipsticks!! I got two of the collection, one is by Julianne and the other is by Eva, but I am not sure if they are any good!! (RRP £ 6.99).

 

 

The next product is from Soap and Glory and it is actually from their Christmas Collection, but I just couldn't resist them!! It is the Smoulder Kohl eyeliners waterproof. It comes in a little silver purse and it contains four mini  eyeliners, Super Black, Cocoa Bean, Blue my mind and Aquabat!! I got if from Boots for £20.00!!!

 

 

 

 

I don't really have a lot of products from Gosh but the metallic eye shadow stich caught my attention so I picked up one in the shade 04 for £ 5.99.

 

 

I think that every time I go to Boots I pick up a Kate Moss lipstick!! I think I am obsessed!!!  This time I picked up the shade 101 Rosetto. Even though I am not a big fan of pink or nude colours, except for work, I wanted to see if this shade was any good!! It costs £ 5.49 in Boots or Superdrug.

 

 

 

I also picked up another lipstick from Rimmel!! I love this colour!! one of my favourites!! it is 380 Dark Knight Waterl-Oops. I am not sure if this formula is good but I just had to have it!! £6.99 from Boots or Superdrug.

 

The last product that I got from Boots, for lips as usual!! (I love buying lipstick)!!! and it the new Provocalips from Rimmel London. I actually just bought one, but after using I had to buy three more shades!!! From Boots/Superdrug at £6.99.

 

 

 

 

 

Most of these products are on 3 for 2 at Boots or Superdrug most of the time so you can buy them cheaper or have them for free!!

 

I had to contain myself not to buy anything else but I will probably be back there very soon:) as usual!!

I also stopped at New Look, I quite like the clothes that they have there and they have smaller sizes which is quite good for me. So I picked up a coat, black and white, size 8, which is great for the colder days. it has a hood and it is a long coat, half leg, and it was £29.99.

The next thing that caught my eye was a pair of boots, black and gold, I got in size 3 (I know tiny!!!) and they were £19.99.

 



And finally the last thing that I got was a bag, brown, it is quite spacious inside and you can use it on your shoulder or carry it on your hand, it was on sale for £15.00.

 

I hope you enjoyed my little haul, leave a comment with your opinion about the products!!

 

See you soon flowers!!!!

 

Marlene Botelho

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November Birchbox

Hello flowers!!! hope you have been having an excellent week. today I am talking you through what I got on my November  Birchbox!! I have to say that I always get very excited when I receive an dispatch email from Birchbox.

This month the box was called "Cosy at home".

 

 

 

 

November is normally the month when its starts getting cold and rainy. when you can stay in and snuggle, staying warm at home, watching a movie with a nice mug of hot chocolate!!

 

 

 The first product on my box is from English Laundry, called signature for her.

 

 It is inspired by classic country gardens. the scent is melds rosy floral with a hint of musk. (RRP £60) . I had never seen this perfume before but I really like it, I think it smells amazing!! And maybe I will purchase this product from the shop!!.

 

My second product was from Beauty Protector, and it is called Protect & Treat Hair mask.

 

 

I remember that in one of my previous box I received a shampoo and conditioner and it was amazing, so I really want to try this masks to see if the quality is the same as the shampoo and conditioner. This product rejuvenates and protects hair, containing Argan oil, honey, amber and crushed pearls(uauuu)!!!. You have to apply to the ends of the hair after shampooing, leave for 5 to 10 minutes for normal to oily hair, and up to 20 minutes for dry hair and rinse off. (RRP £ 16.00) .

 

My next product is from LipGlam and it is a Lip Balm.

It is called Natural Lanolin Lip Balm and it is a fast-acting balm that moisturizes for up to 8 hours, with 100% natural ingredients. (RRP £9.99).

 

Next is the Lord & Berry Mini Bronzer in Sunny.

 

 

It is super fine, matte, with bronzing pigments that creates a healthy glow for a burst of radiance. Apply it to the temples and top of cheekbones for a natural looking. (RRP £ 19.00).

 

The last product is from Dr. Jart + and I couldn't believe that we actually got a full size bottle!! very impressed!!!

 

 

This product boosts your skin's internal moisture levels with the antioxidant-infused refreshing facial spritz. after cleansing, spray at an distance of 20-30 cm away from the face with your eyes closed. (RRP £ 18.00).

 we also got a lifestyle treat!! a Montezuma's Mini Bar. A creamy milk chocolate, made from the finest cocoa beans for a sophisticated flavour. I actually don't have a picture of this product because my partner decided to have the chocolate!! but according to him it was really nice so I guess next time!!.

 

Well and this was my November Birchbox!! I am really excited to try the products and I can't even wait to see how it will be  December Birchbox !!.

Hope you enjoyed my post!! please leave a comment and subscribe!!

Until my next post!!

 

Marlene

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October Birchbox

Hello flowers, today I bring you a post about my October Birchbox. if you don't know what it is, it is a monthly box where you receive five samples of products, which can be makeup, skincare or even food, depending on your questionnaire answers that you do when signing up for this box.

This month Birchbox teamed up with "Coppa Feel" which brings awareness of breast cancer.

this is how my October box brought me.

This box contained two Pink Clay Face Mask, Tamme Frizz Taming Crème, Shaveworks The Cool Fix, Shea Butter Lip Balm by Pixi by Petra, Nail Lacquer by Lollipops and finally a Lipstick pen. all of this products came inside the beautiful pink makeup bag.

 

The first product are Clay face masks, I am  looking forward to try this product, with Aloe Vera to illuminate complexion and soften skin. it is sold at the price of £4,25.

 

 

 

I have to say I am not excited about this next product, the Tamme Fizz Taming Cream, which is a heat protection and adds definition managing flyways and frizz. My hair is not frizzy so I don't think I will be using this product, which is a little bit disappointing, considering that you always want to try all the products that are specially selected for you!! this product is sold at £15.00.

 

This product, Shaveworks, Cool fix, is probably the one that I really want to try and that I hope that works, everyone knows how frustrating and annoying can be shaving or waxing.

this product is a cooling gel lotion that treats ingrown hairs, razor bumps and redness after hair removal. it can be used in the morning and evening in case that you have irritation, using everyday until irritation fades. This product costs £11.00.

 

 

 



This is the Lip Balm by Pixi by Petra, just like a regular lip balm, keeps your lips moisturized, this is a full size nourishing lip balm with shea butter with a little bit of colour, this colour is the Honey Nectar. In case you want a little bit more colour just build up by layering the lip balm. Priced at £8.

 

 

This is another product that I didn't really want to get again, considering that I already received red nail polish in previous boxes, and I think that by now I have enough reds in my nail polish collection!! this one is by Lollipops and costs £7.

 

 

Finally is this pen , by Birchbox, lipstick shaped, perfect for your handbag, sold at £2.50.

 

I think that this month it wad quite a good box for a good cause, I am really looking forward to try some of the products, whilst some of them I won't be using. Hopefully I won't get more red nail polishes but generally I am quite satisfied with the box. Any products that really impressed me, I will do a review and purchase them from the Birchbox shop.

All of this products can be found at the Birchbox shop, on their website www.birchbox.co.uk/shop .

 

 

Until next post

 

Hugs and kisses

 

Marlene Botelho 

Gosh 9 shades eye palettes

Hello everyone, hope you are having a wonderful week, today I am going to talk about the Gosh 9 shades eye palettes. I was quite curious when I was at Superdrug the other day, so I decided to get one.

They are three palettes, all very different, but I personally don't like bright eye shadows  or with a lot of shimmer, so I bought the palette in 001 - to enjoy in New York. I really like the colours, even though they have a little bit of shimmer, I think I can live with that. The palette contains a champagne colour, a cream colour,3 shades of purples (I love purples)  three shades of browns. 

001 - To enjoy in New York

palette Swatch

I wasn't really impressed with the other two palettes because of the colours( I am more of a neutral girl). the Second palette is 002 - To have fun in LA and the last palette is called 003 - to play in Las Vegas.

 

 

 

002 - To have fun in LA

003 - To play in Las Vegas 

The palettes are good, they blend well and the colours are so nice. I have to say that I love the products from GOSH so I was looking forward to try this new palette. you can find these palettes at www.superdrug.co.uk at a price of £9.99.

 

Until my next post have a wonderful weekend

 

Marlene Botelho

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Small Body shop haul!!

Hello my darlings, I decided to go the other day to see what they had new, and I end up buying more than I expected(again)!!

They have some great new products that I want to try. the first thing that I bought was from their Fijian water lotus collection.

The one on the left is the body lotion. It is infused with Fijian water lotus extract and frangipani accords inspired by the paradise blue waters of Fiji. It also contains sesame seeds, brazil nut oil and shea butter. they all smell so good, very soft on the skin and moisturiser. the Eau de toilette smells very good. it makes me remember holidays!!

 

 

The next products that I got where a body moisturiser(another one!!) a fragrance(Indian night jasmine) and a Satsuma body polish with clementine scent.

The moisturiser is inspired by the South pacific Islands with extracts of lotus and frangipani flowers, rose, hip oil, coconut oil and honey. the fragrance smells very good, but I think its more of a summery fragrance. the body polish has a very strong scent(but good one) of clementine!! it smells amazing!! it is very soft on the skin, but does a very good job, leaving skin very soft.

The last products that I got where two small sizes of a toner and a facial cleanser.

The toner is supposed to minimize pores as well as removing all impurities and excess oil. It is a very good product considering it does exactly what it is supposed to do!! it leaves your skin super soft and cleans all impurities, you end up with a nice soft and cleaned feeling after using this product.
the facial cleanser I haven't used it yet but when I tried it in the soft it leaves skin feeling very soft, and it doesn't irritate your skin, which is a bonus.


And these are all of the products that I got. The body Shop where having a 30% off so I got all of these products for only £24, which I was quite happy about. Next I want to try the new Argan oil range that were just released.
You can find all products on the website. www.bodyshop.co.uk.

Please comment below the products that you love, and if you already gave this ones a try. 




NYX matte finish

I have been thinking for a few days what to write about as my first blog post, but after thinking of a few products I decided to talk about the NYX matte finish, because I was quite surprised with this product.

I wasn't very happy about how my makeup looked after a long day, even with the use of a primer, so I decided to give this product a go. I think this product is just amazing, you spray when you put your foundation on or you can put at the en of your makeup routine. It sets the makeup in place and it makes it last longer, like you had just put your makeup on!!!

Just make sure that you shake the bottle before you spray on, and 10 inches from your face, because sometimes it can be a little watery, which you can always use a tissue to remove any excess.

there is also a dewy finish one, I haven't tried it yet, because my skin during the summer can be a little bit oily, but during the winter is very dry. so maybe I will try the dewy one to see the finished look and if it makes it lasts longer like the matte finish one.