My Topshop Lipstick Collection

 Topshop lipsticks and I get along like Holmes and Watson. At times we are inseparable. Over the past year I have obtained a small selection of beautiful, beautiful Topshop lipsticks. The range of colours, lasting power, pigmentation, packaging and price are just a handful of reasons as to why I own eight of them. I've loved Topshop's clothes, shoes, statement necklaces and bags for years and their makeup offerings don't break this tendency.

 

 

From L-R || Beatnik, Rio Rio, Wicked, Whimsical, Ohh La La, Inhibition, Jewel, Charmed.

 Wicked*

Originally this was from the 'Dark Side of Nude' collection but Topshop brought it into their permanent line. In the bullet this appears a really deep red, however when applied this is more of a plum shade and a whole lot less scary to wear.

 

Whimsical

Whimsical is one of the Velvet finish lipsticks with, in my opinion, the best name (On a side note does anyone else always feel sorry for lipsticks with no names?). This particular shade is a pretty peach, which I think would work better with my skin tone in the summer as the colour is just slightly too nude at the moment.

 Ohh La La

Ohh La La is another Velvet finish lipstick and is the perfect coral shade for summer. I often refer to tis as a bright pastel (if that's even possible) and is like the pink version of Charmed.

 

Inhibition

Inhibition has a Satin Matte finish which is a bit scary to wear as an everyday colour as it is a deep purple. I think this looks best with a satin finish foundation (Bourjois Happy Light anyone?), barely-any-there base makeup with lashings of a volumising mascara of your choice.

 Jewel

This lipstick excites me the most, perhaps? It is pH reactive, so adjusting colour when it comes in contact with your skin. It looks different on everyone, on me a pale magenta, on others orange, pink and peach.

 

Charmed

The orange version of Ohh La La, again has great summer lipstick potential and looks great with a peach blush.

Beatnik

Beatnik is the only Creamy finish lipstick that I own and the formula is very similar to MAC's cremesheen. This particular shade is my perfect nude with a very slight brown hint to eat and leaves a nice sheen without being shimmery.

  

Rio Rio

Rio Rio is another Satin Matte finish lipstick which just so happens to be the first one I received, and where the obsession began. This has slightly orange-y undertones and is by far my most used Topshop lipstick.

 Parade
I thought I would include this Lip marker, which my friend kindly bought me for my birthday, as it is a new Topshop favourite. If I were to fly to the moon, I'm pretty sure this lip colour would last me (although it depends if we're taking the Tardis or not). It's a bright red which will cling to dry patches, so a lip balm underneath is recommended. This also passed the Oreo milkshake test without smudging.

Do you own any Topshop Lipsticks? Which is your favourite?

 

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My Most Worn Nude Lipsticks

 Ahh, the nude lip. Any lipstick lovers like myself will have a small rather large collection of nude lippies that compliment different makeup looks and outings. I've never been a fan of the 'concealer lip' - MAC Fleshpot I'm looking at you- so my nude lipsticks tend to be more pink, peach or brown toned. The ease and simplicity of a nude lip can never be overestimated and today I thought I'd share my three favourites. 

From L-R: Adore U, Creme Cup and Strawberry Shortcake.

Strawberry Shortcake by Revlon



First up we have the Revlon lip butter in Strawberry Shortcake*, more of a pink than a nude but I let it fall into this category all the same. I would say this is quite a blue toned, makes your teeth look whiter, kind of lipstick- always a bonus! The whole Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter range are extremely moisturising and comfortable to wear whilst packing medium pigmentation and easy application. Yep, Strawberry Shortcake ticks every box!

 

 Available from Boots and Superdrug.

 Adore U by Clinique

When someone says Clinique, lipstick isn't usually my first thought. Great skincare and bottom lash mascara yes, but lipstick? No. However that all changed when I tried Adore U from the Colour Surge Butter Shine lipstick range (what a mouthful). This is a gold-y, brown-y toned nude with shimmer, not something I usually go for but does translate well on the lips. Perfect with a smokey eye and fair skin, Adore U lands pretty highly on my nude lippie rankings.

 

Available from Clinique.

Creme cup by MAC

Last but not least is perhaps one of the most highly talked about nude lipsticks in the blogging world, Creme Cup. One of MAC's Cremesheen formulas, this provides a subtle hint of pink whilst keeping your lips hydrated and is great for day to day lipstick wearing. I've been swiping it non stop since buying it only a couple of weeks ago and it has quickly become one of my favourite lipsticks (and that's saying something)!

 

Available from the MAC Website.

 

I hope you're all enjoying your weekend! What are your favourite nude lipsticks?

 

xxx

 

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Haul #1 || Lipsticks, Lipsticks, Lipsticks

Hello everyone, hope you're all well! Please excuse the lack of posts these past two weeks but I've come down with a severe case of bloggers block. I have a few planned reviews and NOTDs, but if you have any suggestions of posts you may like to read feel free to comment them below! Now, did anyone say lipsticks?

In the last week I've done a spot of shopping and have managed to acquire a selection of lipsticks, all under £10! If you would like a more in detail review of a particular shade, just leave a comment and I'll be sure to do one! 

 From left; Rose Petal, Jewel, Bare, Nectar, Juicy, Shade 12 and Shade 1.

 Rose Petal is a gorgeous pink-y nude shade which I find to be very moisturising and easy for everyday wear! It is also a cheap and cheerful at £1.99! Jewel is a pH reactive lip tint which creates a personal shade, suited to compliment the wearer! Although Topshop claims this is orange, it's pink on my lips, but more on that later. Another lovely nude, Bare, is only £1 from MUA and the quality is far beyond the price!

 Nectar is a lovely bright coral-y pink, whilst Juicy is more subtle! Shade 12, although very sadly unnamed, is a sparkly pink and Shade 1 is a deep, vampy red. The formula and pigmentation of these MUA lipsticks is great, and soon I'll be back to buy the whole collection!

 From left; Rose Petal, Jewel, Bare, Nectar, Juicy, Shade 12 and Shade 1.

 As you can see Jewel is a magenta shade when swatched and on my lips, but it's different on everyone!

 Nectar and Juicy were my two favourites, definitely worth a swatch when you're next in Superdrug!

 

Toodlepip

xxx

 

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Review || Topshop Lipstick in Ohh La La

Topshop lipstick in Ohh La La, £8, Topshop 
 

Hey guys, hope you're all well! Now we all know I love a good Topshop lipstick but this one really is beautiful. I am fully aware I just described a lipstick as beautiful but for Ohh La La, it fully deserves it. This could perhaps be the greatest lipstick that has ever graced my lips. If you haven't quite got the message already, I. Love. This. And below I shall tell you a hundred (slight exaggeration) reasons why!

 Topshop claims 'Velvet finish lipstick to smooth, moisturise and nourish lips. Apply for fabulous colour and moisturised, matte finish, wear alone or with gloss for a shiny finish.'  I prefer this formula to their matte finish as I find it more hydrating and that it doesn't emphasise any dry bits on my lips. However, the staying power is still fantastic ( a good 3 to 4 hours before a top up) and the colour doesn't wear off too badly during eating and drinking. I tend to wear this alone and haven't yet found a lip liner that matches exactly, but I will have to explore Topshop's range further. 

 

The colour is a gorgeous pigmented pastel pinky coral shade that isn't too bright to not be worn as an everyday lip colour but still stands out beyond a nudey pink. It has shot straight to my favourite lipstick spot (a highly coveted position) and will be worn nearly everyday of summer, I can already predict!

 

See you tomorrow

xxx

 

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Tag || If I had £50

Hey everyone, hope you're all well! I was tagged to do this post by the lovely Emily from Freckles and Flaws (you can see her post HERE). I hadn't heard of this tag before and I thought it sounded quite fun, so decided to give it a go!

Here are the rules:

1. Pick a shop any shop. Whatever that shop is you have £50 to spend. Pick whatever you want. (Clothing shops may not work as well because sometimes it costs £50 for one thing)

2. The title of the post must be " "If I had £50" TAG " so people know what the post is about.

3. You must state that this post was created by me AlexRocksXO

4. Thank who tagged you. It's just polite :-)

5. Tag at least one person.

6. Copy and paste the rules onto the top of your post.

Even though the rules said a clothes shop wasn't the best choice, I've decided to pick Topshop, mainly looking at their jewellery, accessories and of course their makeup!

 

1.Lipstick in Brighton Rock- £8.00

I have seen countless reviews of this and, I'm telling you, I NEED this in my life.

2.Cord and tube collar necklace- £16.50

I've been wanting a necklace this style for absolutely ages! I think it would make a simple tee or dress look amazing!

 

3.Hexagon metal framed sunnies- £18

They're hexogen- who doesn't want a pair of hexagon shaped sunglasses?

 

4.Eye duo in Woodland Walk- £8

Brown and gold are my eye shadow colours of choice, this looks like it would be a great buy although I haven't seen any other reviews of it in the blogosphere.

I've gone 50p over, can you ever forgive me *sobs*? I just couldn't resist those glasses*sobs again*, it's just this addiction I have with Topshop! Anyway, this was so much fun to do and I'd love you all to have ago (please leave a comment with your link so I can check it out).

I tag:

Amie from Belle-Amie

Kitty from Kitty Hearts

Elle from Ellelouisee

Lauren from Mega Beauty

 

 Toodlepip

xxx

 

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Makeup expiry dates || Time to throw out your makeup?

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I'm a bit of a hoarder when it comes to makeup and, coming to think of it, pretty much anything in life! Below is a list of makeup expiration dates that I hope covers any products you may have.

Mascara || 3 months, 4 at the absolute max. This is very annoying as I rarely get a chance to actually finish a mascara before it needs throwing away, but if you hold onto it any longer, bacteria may build up and cause an infection!

 

Liquid eyeliner || 6 months, keep no longer to prevent bacteria from growing.

 

Pencil eyeliner || If it is sharpened regularly it can last up to 3 years!

 

Powder eye shadow || Up to one year if the brushes used are cleaned on a weekly basis.

 

Cream eye shadow ||  This can last between 6 and 12 months before the dustbin calls.

Powder blush/ bronzer || These can last up to two years if the brushes used are regularly cleaned.

Cream blush/ bronzer || Maximum of 6 months, again depending on the brushes.

Liquid foundation || 8 months before it's time to throw out.

Cream foundation || 12-18 months.

Face powders || If the brushes are kept clean, up to 2 years.

Lip glosses and balms || Up to 2 years.

Lipstick || 18 months.

 

Concealer || 8 months.

 

I'm throwing mascara's away as we speak!

 

Au revoir mes amies

xxx

 

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Cheap makeup storage solutions

There comes a point in every beauty addicts life, where a makeup bag is just too small to keep the stash. Recently I went through my products, got rid of old tubes of this and that, and re-organised some of my makeup, which I keep in my dressing table drawers. I didn't want to fork out on some Muji acrylic drawers that every youtuber seems to have and instead decided that I would compile my own storage solutions!

How about teacups for concealers?

Or old jam jars for brushes?

Lunchboxes as mascara holders?

When you finish with your S&G body butters, you can use them as lipstick holders!

 

Au revoir mes amies

xxx

 

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Review || YSL Rouge Volupte Shine in Corail Incandescent No. 12

Corail Incandescent is a bright red-y coral that glides effortlessly on the lips, packing in moisture and pigmentation that lasts all day. The packaging is absolutely gorgeous and I don't own any other makeup product that has had this much design and detailing put into the product's exterior.

Before I purchased this lipstick, I read reviews saying that it was a pink-y coral and others saying it was an orange-y coral and that it contained light reflecting particles. However, I strongly disagree with all of that as I believe that it is very red toned on my lips and although glossy and hydrating, I didn't notice any shimmer. The formulation is ideal and very moisturising because of the hyaluronic acid microspheres.  I also find that it lasts four hours on my lips before It needs a top up. Although YSL do not claim that it stains the lips, I think that it does which helps it last even longer.

Skin: Benefit Hello Flawless and Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer, Cheeks: Natural Collection Peach Melba, Eyes: MUA Undressed Palette and Topshop False Lash Mascara

 I think that every lipstick lover needs one of these in her collection, so what are you waiting for, you know you want one!

 

Toodlepip

xxx

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FOTD #1 || Going Shopping

I have been wanting to do a FOTD for ages but I'm not, lets just say, that natural around the camera. I don't like people taking pictures of me and I'm not one for taking continuous pictures of myself. But hey, I love reading these type of posts and wasn't going to let my awkwardness stop me from doing one!

 

 

From left: Collection felt tip liner, MUA pressed powder, Benefit Hello Flawless foundation, Benefit Cabana Glama kit, Benefit they're real mascara, Mac lipstick in fleshpot- satin finish, Simple protecting moisturiser, Bourjois healthy mix concealer, Jack Wills liner in brown, Topshop cream blush in Head over Heels, MUA Undressed palette, Soap and Glory arch de triumph brow pencil, MUA fixing spray and Topshop highlighter in Sunbeam. Phew!

 

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Five favourites || Spring lipsticks

In spring it is time to go bold. And bright. These lipsticks are sure to create a statement however there are a few, 'my lips but better' colours as well. Hope you're having a nice day!



From left, Rio Rio, Charmed, Fleshpot, Shade 7, Rose Petal




Probably my favourite of the lot, Charmed by topshop is a gorgeous peachy coral, sure to brighten up any outfit.

 

 

 

Available to buy from here.

 

Rio Rio by topshop has had a fair bit of use from me, I absolutely love it!

 

 

 

 

Available to buy from here.

 

 

Mac's Fleshpot is a satin finish and is an easy nude to pull off for fairer skin tones.

 

 

Available to buy from here.

 

Natural Collection's products are only £1.99, so this moisture shine lipstick in Rose Petal is an absolute bargain.

 

 

Available to buy from here.

 

 

Finally, from MUA's £1 lipstick collection . . . Shade 7. Could they not think of a better name. I know that it's very cheap but I always feel sad for an unnamed lipstick. Apart from that, though, the quality of this is far beyond the price and I would highly recommend picking one up.

 

 

 

 

 

Available to buy from here.

 

 

Au revoir mes amies xxx

 

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