Rimmel Provocalips Lip Swatches & Review

 

Hi guys,

 

Todays blog post is about the new Rimmel London Provocalips 16 HR kiss proof lip colours. I have been testing these out for the past week. I wanted to wear all the colours to see how they went throughout the day.

I can definitely say they are 'kiss proof'! They don't transfer at all! Even after 6-8 hours most of the colours still look great and don't transfer.

My almost 1 year old baby boy also helped me with determining if these lip colours are smudge proof, as he loves to grab a hold of my lips when I wear bright lipstick and smear it all over my face. Thankfully not with these babies though!

 

There are eight different colours in the collection including nudes, pinks, reds and a purple.

 

 

I love the cute packaging!

Application

How hard could it be, right? Well, these aren't as easy as normal lipsticks to apply because they are liquid so here are some tips I found through trial and error that helped me get a better application.

Step 1. Apply the colour.

Tips-
Make sure your lips are clean and dry. Wipe off any lip balm so the colour applies evenly to your lips. I found when applying it you want to try make sure you put on a thin even layer so it doesn't take too long to dry or start to clump up. If any spots wear off during the day only re-apply to those places and not the entire lip as it can get a bit clumpy/flaky looking.
The doe foot applicator makes it easy to get a crisp line without using a lip liner and it doesn't fade at all around the outside edges of your lips.Try not too press your lips together until the colour fully dries or it might look a bit uneven.

Step 2. Apply the clear gloss/balm.

Tips-
Apply on top of the colour once it has fully dried. It says on the packaging this locks in the colour and adds shine. The gloss makes it really comfortable to wear and I forget I have lipstick on. It can be re-applied during the day after eating or if your lips start to feel a bit dry or tacky.

Gloss applicator

 

Swatches of colours without gloss once dried
Left-Right
Playing With Fire, Kiss Me You Fool, Kiss Fatal, Little Minx, Make Your Move, I'll Call You, Skinny Dipping and Dare To Pink
 

This first swatch is of 'I'll Call You'. It is a nice mid toned rosy pink which applies and lasts really well. I put it on in the morning and it lasted all through the day with no touch ups. The only place it really wore off was a bit on the inner part of my lips.

'Make Your Move' is a brown, rosey colour with a little bit of gold shimmer in it.
This was my hubbys favourite because it looked the most natural on me he said and I think this is a great MLBB (my lips but better :P) for people with olive skin.

This one is 'Little Minx' which is a cool toned bright pink. I love the colour but it didn't apply too well on my lips. As you can see and it didn't really suit my skin tone either but if you have pink undertones to your skin this colour would really suit you.

'Kiss Fatal' is a dark plum/ purple colour with a kind of frosty looking finish.

'Kiss Me You Fool' This colour is my favourite and is the longest lasting and easiest to apply. Even after showering and washing my face my lips still looked virtually perfect! I couldn't decide if this is a cool toned or warm toned red so I have come to the conclusion it must be neutral haha what do you guys think? It has no shimmer which I like and makes your teeth look nice and white which is always a plus.

This swatch is of 'Playing With Fire'. It is a deep burgundy, red colour (the lighting in the photo makes it look brighter than it is) with no noticeable shimmer. This one also applies really nicely.

Playing With Fire with no gloss on top

 

 This swatch is of 'Skinny Dipping' which is a light brown nude shade. Honestly, I don't like this colour on me as it is too light for my complexion and looks kind of funny as it wears off and has a bit of a frosty finish like Kiss Fatal.

 

This last colour is called 'Dare To Pink' which is a light nude, baby pink. This one creases the most out of all the colours but still looks nice for a couple of hours and doesn't smudge.

Works like a dream!

 

Removal

 

The best way that I have found to remove these lipsticks is an oil based makeup remover (because these guys are super hard to get off!) I used the L'Oreal one pictured above.

 I also tried Micellar water which did zilch and scrubbing it off with some lip scrub which does eventually work if you have been wearing it for a few hours already but it does hurt your lips and is no good unless you want to take all your foundation off with it too.

 



 

Overall, these Rimmel Provocalips lip colours are great and in my opinion are definitely worth the $18.95 from Priceline if you have been looking for a great transfer proof lip colour like I have. Just keep in mind some colours do apply and wear better than others and I feel like the darker colours last longer than the nudes.

 

 

 

I hope you guys have enjoyed this post and I will see you next time!

 

 

Mary XO

 

 

 

 

Disclaimer-

This product was sent to me for free to try but all opinions are my own and always will be.



Dramatic Burgundy & Teal Eye Look

Hey guys!

Today I am going to show you how I got this dramatic makeup look using all MUG (Makeup Geek) eyeshadows but of course you can use whatever ones you have.

This look is mostly just for fun but if you like seeing these kinds of posts please let me know and I will do more :)

   

First of all I'm starting off by priming my eyelids using NP Set Eye Primer all over the lid and just under my lower lash line.

Next I pat a small amount of Bobbi Brown concealer in the shade Porcelain all around the eye and lid to conceal any darkness.

Then I applied the eyeshadow Vanilla Bean all over the lid and in the crease to make blending out the other colours I use easier.

Then take the colour Peacock on a small brush and draw a line just above the crease from inner to outer corner and wing it up and out towards the tail of the eyebrow.

Using a fluffy crease brush blend the edges up towards the brow bone.

Go back in with Peacock and deepen up the line above the crease then using Shark Bait blend out the edges of Peacock towards the brow bone.

Next, take Burlesque on a flat shader brush and pat all over the lid up to the crease bringing it into the inner corner and also winging it out under where I put the blue.

Then take Currupt on a angled brush and create a large V shape on the outer part of the eye, this doesn't need to be too neat as it will get blended out. Also push some into the outer third of the top lash line.

With a fluffy brush blend out the harsh edges of the black shadow and bring it slightly into the crease. Using a cotton pad with makeup remover clean up any fall out and fix up the wing.

Then you can fill in your brows and put on the rest of your makeup.

Add White Lies as a brow highlight blending it in with the blues.

Go back in and deepen up all the colours until you're happy with  how it looks.

Taking the colours Mermaid and Poolside blend under the lower lash line making it thickest under the center of the eye.

Taking Corrupt again connect the wing with Mermaid on the outer part of the lower lash line also pushing it into the upper and lower waterline and creating a V shape on the inner corner.

Apply mascara to the top and bottom lashes I used NP Set Glamorista mascara.

Then to finish the look off I added some Vanilla bean and Ice Queen on the tear duct as a highlight and added some false lashes, I used Ardell Demi Wispies.

The finished look

And that brings us to the end of this Mondays post!

I hope you enjoyed it!

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Please let me know what you want to see next fortnight in the comments below! :)

Mary 

XO

'Get Ready With Me' 10 Minute Makeup & Hair!

Hey guys!

This fortnights post is on my go-to, speedy makeup look and the products I use to save time when I'm in a rush to get ready but still want to look like I put in some effort.
I hope you enjoy! :)

My favourite products to use when I'm in a rush!

Before

After

Klorane Gentle Dry Shampoo

 First of all I grab my dry shampoo and spray it on the roots of my hair then put it up in a bun while I do my makeup to give it time to do it's job and soak up any excess oil and add volume.

Chi Chi Super BB Cream in Medium

Next I apply a BB cream. I use my fingers for this because I find it faster and works better than a brush. I have been loving this Chi Chi one lately! It gives decent coverage, smells and feels amazing, has loads of skin benefits and helps keep my dry skin feeling hydrated all day.

Garnier Roll On Anti-Dark Circle under eye concealer

 These roll on under eye concealers are amazing, especially when you are trying to save time. Just roll it on and pat into your skin with your fingers then your done! This Garnier one is great if you get puffy eyes like me :(

Rimmel Silky Loose Transparent Face Powder

 I have dry skin so I just like to set under my eyes with some translucent powder to keep my concealer from creasing. This one is my favourite!

Essence Silky Touch Blush 'Secret It-Girl'

On days when I'm rushing I don't bother contouring but i can't go without blush or my skin looks rather flat. I have been reaching for this Essence blush everyday since I bought it, it just gives such a nice healthy, glowing look to my skin.

Australis Tint My Brow in 'Blonde'

 I recently picked up this brow tint for half price in blonde it was the only colour left so it is a bit light for my brows but it works so well that I use it anyway lol and again it is super quick to use and keeps my brows in place all day.

Maybelline Colour Tattoo in 'Barely Branded'

To make my eyes look more open and awake I like to put on a bit of a light coloured creme eyeshadow and just blend it onto the lids and inner corner with my finger.

Brows and eyeshadow done

Rimmel Lash Curler

 Personally, I can't go without curling my lashes just because as you can see they grow straight out and make my eyes look smaller. I find that curling the entire length of my lashes looks better and holds longer than if I just curl near the base of the lashes.

Curling your lashes makes such a difference!

NP Set Glamorista Mascara 

 For mascara I'm really loving this NP one. The wand works amazing for separating my lashes and you don't get loads of product on the brush even when you first open it which is a bonus because you don't get clumpy lashes or waste loads of product.

Essence lip liners in Satin Mauve and Wish Me a Rose

 You seriously can't go wrong with these lip liners! They are creamy, pigmented, long lasting and only cost $1.80 each from Target! Here I used Satin Mauve all over and then Wish Me a Rose just on the center of my lips to make them appear fuller as it's a lighter colour.

Finishing touch!

Last of all I take down my hair and scrunch it around until it looks decent.

 Adding in some accessories makes me look a bit more put together and I am absolutely loving these gorgeous earrings from eb&ive which where a present from my lovely sister in law and brother (thanks guys if you read this! ;) )

So that is the end of this Mondays blog post! 

I hope you guys enjoyed it and come follow me on Bloglovin and Instagram :)

I'd love to know, what are your go to products when you are in a rush? 

Thanks for reading!

See you next fortnight!

Mary

XO

Makeup Geek Haul & Swatches

Hi Everyone,

Welcome to Glossy Situations! Thank you for checking out my new blog.
 I am so excited to finally be blogging! I will be posting every second Monday evening.

Glossy Situations will mostly be about makeup and beauty with the occasional lifestyle and fashion posts here and there. 
If you are looking to purchase some eyeshadows from Makeup Geek I hope this will be helpful to you and that you will enjoy my first blog post!

I have had my eyes on these eyeshadows for so long and I am so excited to have finally ordered some! I know there have been loads of people raving about Makeup Geek eyeshadows  and sometimes you don't know if a product is just being hyped up or if it's actually amazing but in this case they're actually amazing. 

Oh, the excitement!

Postage and Delivery 

If you live in Australia like I do, you know shipping from America can be pricey and take up to a couple of months to then get your order. After I placed my order I received a confirmation email straight away and another email the next business day with my United States Postal Service tracking number. I paid $45 for priority International mail which took 10 days to arrive.

Prices

The eyeshadow pans that I purchased are $5.99 each in US$ which is cheap considering how amazing the quality is.
Extra Large Black Z Palette $28.00 this fits 35 Makeup Geek eyeshadows.
Nyx Jumbo Eye Pencils $4.99 each
Red Cherry Lashes $2.50 a pair
Ardell lashes $3.99

Now onto the fun stuff...
Unboxing and taking photos!

My 35 new babies

My Order

I ordered 35 Makeup Geek eyeshadows in pans, an extra large Z.Palette, three sets of Red Cherry eyelashes, ( two #47 & one #1 ) two sets of Ardell Demi Wispies and two Jumbo Eye Pencils in Milk. 

It was all packed up nice and compact with bubble wrap and styrofoam. 

You also get a cute handwritten note by the person who packed your order which is nice.

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Swatches and Close Ups

Top to Bottom
White Lies, Ice Queen, Vanilla Bean and Shimma Shimma

Vanilla Bean works so well in an everyday look. It is a perfect subtle brow and inner corner highlight.

 Bling, Purely Naked, Hipster and Barcelona Beach

I love the colour Bling, it is so pigmented and shimmery. It looks great in the center of the lid to make your eyes pop.

Taupe Notch, Frappe, Brown Sugar and Country Girl

Frappe is the perfect mid toned warm brown.

Bada Bing, Burlesque, Mocha and Last Dance

 I think Burlesque is my favourite out of all the shadows I ordered. It is just the perfect coppery plum shade. If you have blue or green eyes it just makes them look amazing!

I'm not the biggest fan of pink and reddish eyeshadows but I am excited to try these and I love the look of Marlena and Mango Tango.

How amazing does Chickadee and Gold Digger look?! I will be making some pictorials soon with these for you guys!

Peacock, Poison Ivy and Shark Bait

I love the colour Shark Bait (ohh ha ha)

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I'm so in love with all these gorgeous blues! Especially Mermaid and Neptune.

The perfect match! Unexpected in the crease and Prom Night on the lid.

Galaxy, Graphite and Corrupt

I can't believe how crazy pigmented these colours are! Add in some 'White Lies' as a highlight and you have the perfect dramatic smokey eye.

Marlena (who started Makeup Geek) did such an amazing job on these I'm pretty sure I will have to make another order soon for some of the beautiful blushes and new foiled eyeshadows which are coming out soon!

Thank you so much for reading guys!

Please feel free to comment below with suggestions on what you would like to see on Glossy Situations and let me know which was your favourite eyeshadow!
I hope you enjoyed my post and come say hello on Instagram @glossysituations

Mary
XO