Top 5 Nude Lipsticks

I haven 't done a Top 5 post in a while, so I thought it was about time I do one. Today's Top 5 are all about Nude Lipsticks. If I had to pick bold or nude lipstick, I would definitely choose the nude lip option. I think they are so easy to wear and can suit anyone. For this post I have chosen a mix of high-end and drugstore, and there is a cheeky lip gloss even though this post is about lipsticks. Also these are in no order!

Barry M Lip Gloss in 2 'Toffee' - £4.49

I am a huge fan of the Barry M lipglosses, they are amazing quality especially for the price. They all have matching scents to the name of the lipgloss, so the one I have, Toffee, smells like Toffee, which is obviously a bonus! The colour is also very nice, a natural brown which is so quick and easy to apply and would probably suit any skin tone.

Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 08 - £5.49

This is probably my favourite drugstore lipstick, it is the perfect 'my lips but better' shade. It is probably the darkest nude out of all of these, but my lips are naturally a little bit dark so it suits my lips quite nicely. But I have a post all about the Kate Moss lipsticks here. Unlike the rest of the lipsticks I have chosen, this lipstick is very creamy, pigmented and has a satin finish (not glossy but not matte, in the middle I guess!)

L'Oreal Colour Riche in 'J Lo's Nude' - £6.99

This lipstick is also the same as Cheryl's Nude but for some reason they have stopped selling those ones in my local Boots. I like the formula of this product as it is moisturising and quite sheer which makes it more natural. The only problem with this is that the actual lipstick moves when you apply it, so it rubs against the plastic packaging and leaves scratch lines on the back of the lisptick which you can see in the last photo. But other than that, the colour is very nice and perfect for everyday wear.

Revlon Colourburst Lacquer Balm in 105 'Demure' - £7.99

I have talked about these Revlon Crayons so much on my blog because I am obsessed with them, especially this shade. It is definitely more of a pink nude, whereas the other lipsticks I have mentioned are more brown toned. As it is a pale shade, it is quite sheer to apply and like all the other Revlon Lacquer Balms, it is moisturising and has a glossy finish.

MAC Patisserie, Lustre Finish - £15.50

This is definitely the most expensive out of all of the lipsticks in this post, but I guess that's MAC for you. I would describe this as a pinky brown nude. It is actually a bit of a mix between the L'Oreal and Revlon lip products in the sense that the Revlon is pink and the L'Oreal lipstick is brown. And the finishes of those products are quite similar to the MAC Lustre finish, sheer and moisturising. 

So those are all my Top 5 Nude lipsticks, what are your favourite nude lipsticks?

Top 5 Thursday - Autumn Nail Varnishes

 

 

 

 

I'm back again with a Top 5 Thursday post which is going to be a monthly thing. Last month I did my Top 5 perfumes and today I am going to tell you about my top 5 Autumn Nail Varnishes. When I think of autumn I think of burgundies, purple, reds and dark colours. I think my choice of nail varnishes really represents these autumnal vibes!

Bourjois So Lacquer in 24 'Rouge Escarpin'

If you're looking for a very sophisticated red then this is the one to go for. It applies very easily and smooth and you really only need one coat because it's so opaque. I think the quality of this nail varnish is great and it dries quickly to a gloss.

Essie Leading Lady

Glitters are perfect for the Christmas season and this gorgeous Essie nail varnish in the shade leading Lady is perfect for the festive season. It's a dark red plum colour with red glitters and I think this could look stunning on all the nails or as an accent nail. As usual for Essies, this nail varnish is great quality and needs about 2 coats but the results afterwards are lovely on the nails.

O.P.I Silver Shatter

This nail varnish is a top coat and has the crack/shatter effect similar to Barry am crocodile nails if you've ever tried that. It looks lovely on top of a bright red or simply white. I think the silver gives it a very winters feel which is why I think it's great for autumn. Only one coat is needed.

O.P.I Magazine Cover Mouse - Minnie Mouse Collection

I got this nail varnish in a set of 4 from the Minnie Mouse Collection, I feel like this nail varnish has the most festive feeling about it, I think its the gold sparkles in the red. This applies really nicely and only needs 1-2 coats. It is one of the O.P.I liquid sands so it has a sandy, gritty texture but looks great!

The last nail varnish doesn't have a name so I am unsure about the brand and shade; but it came in a set and I got it as a gift so I don't know where its from. But I think the colour is very autumnal, plums and berries are always on trend in autumn so if you can find a shade similar then please tell me!

There you have it, all my top 5 autumn nail varnishes, I don't have many autumnal shades as I have more of the bright spring and summer shades :( But thank you for reading and have a nice day, bye!

 

Top 5 Thursday - Perfumes

 

 

 

 

 

Perfumes are one of those necessities in life, without them everything would be so plain and scentless. A perfume can brighten up your day when you spray it on, it can also brighten up someone walking past you's day. However, picking a perfume can be very tricky as there are so many out there that all smell amazing, so I have put together my top 5 for you. I'm going to make 'Top 5 Thursday' a monthly thing so keep your eyes peeled for that! Most of the perfumes I have chosen are sweet, florally fruity scents as those are my favourite, but there are also some more sophisticated scents as well. Also these aren't in any order :)

Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs
Marc Jacob perfumes are my favourite, mainly because of their packaging but they also smell incredible. I actually love the Daisy Summer Edition one but it was limited edition so I didn't think it would be nice to put it in here as you can't purchase it any more. Anyway, the Daisy Eau So Fresh perfume has a very light and delicate floral smell. It also has a slight fruitiness in the scent which is probably why I love it. It smells amazing and it is totally worth spending your money on. It lasts for quite a long time but its lasting power doesn't shock me. I like this because it isn't too strong but it's not too light that you can't smell it, it's just in-between :D

Princess by Vera Wang

For some reason my perfume isn't purple like others that I have seen, but it still smells just as lovely. Its quite hard to describe, but it has some hints of vanilla in it. It is also quite florally and has a slight musky scent to it as well. Definitely go and give this a sniff in your local boots, the packaging is also beautiful and the lid is like a little crown!

Insolence by Guerlain
If you are looking for a sweet smelling perfume that isn't to sickly, I recommend this perfume by Guerlain. When I spray it, I think of lush and sweet shops as it is so sweet and girly. But it isn't an artificial sickly sweet scent, its more enchanting and magical haha.

Nina by Nina Ricci
I absolutely love this perfume because of its fruity and sweet scent. I am a sucker for fruity scents and this one has hints of apple and grapefruit. The packaging is alsolovely as the perfume bottle is shaped like an apple and it looks very eye catching.

Lovestruck by Vera Wang

Can we just take a moment to appreciate how amazing the packaging is, I love it! This perfume is a lot less girly and delicate than the others. I'd say its more sophisticated and musky, but still smells lovely nonetheless. Its probably more of an evening scent but its not too strong and overpowering. I really recommend this if you are looking for something that isn't too floral and sweet.

So there we have it! My top 5 perfumes. I hope my descriptions were good enough for you, if you've ever tried describing a perfume then you know how difficult it is, well for me anyway. I hope you liked this blog post and thank you for reading. Have a nice day, bye!