Sash Cosmetics Luminous Lipstick Review

I received these beautiful lipsticks a few weeks ago from Sash Cosmetics and have been wearing them a lot so I could try them out properly for you guys. Keep scrolling for swatches and a review!

The brand 

Sash Cosmetics are a fairly new brand and I only heard about them a little while ago.
They are an Australian owned company and currently have a range of 12 luminous lipsticks to choose from which are all very wearable with something for every skin colour and tone. Sash Cosmetics lipsticks are also cruelty and paraben free!

Packaging

First things first, lets talk about the packaging because we all love some pretty packaging! The lipsticks come in a sleek, simple, black case with gold details. The best part is that there is a gold button on top of the packaging that you push down and the lipstick pops out the bottom! I don't remember seeing lipstick packaging like this before and it's such a cool idea. Also, if you you have little ones like I do, who love to 'share' your lipstick with you, this packaging stumps them for a few minutes which buys you some time to rescue you favourite lippy. 

Formula & Application

The formula is a nice matte finish, which is consistent throughout the six lipsticks. They are creamy and easy to apply with the classic bullet shape. All the shades I received are nicely pigmented, the only thing I noticed was with some of the shades they are actually lighter when applied than the shade they appear to be in the bullet, which isn't a big deal just look at lip swatches to make sure it's the colour you're after. Apart from that these lipsticks are amazing and are super comfortable to wear, the shade Chit Chat has been a staple in my bag. The luminous lipsticks are long wearing, moisturising ( they have coconut oil as an ingredient ) and just super luxurious feeling and are pretty affordable for $16.95 each.

Scent

The Sash lipsticks have delicate vanilla scent, nothing over bearing. If you don't like strong fragrances these are the way to go.

Shade names from top to bottom are-
Kiss It Better, Light It Up, Insomnia, Instigator, Chit Chat and Lost In Lust.

Lost In Lust

Lost in lust is a pale, cool toned pink. Perfect for very fair skin tones.

Chit Chat

Chit Chat is a perfect neutral nude colour for light to medium skin tones.

Instigator
Sorry about the awful application!

Instigator is a really pretty and wearable mid toned berry shade.

Insomnia

Insomnia is a cool toned brown mauve colour but is still warm enough to be a wearable colour.

Light It Up

Light it up is a beautiful orange red which makes your teeth look nice and white.

Kiss It Better

Kiss it better, is a lovely deep red brown shade which would look amazing on deep skin tones.



What shade would you rock? You can purchase the luminous lipsticks straight from the Sash Cosmetics website.

Thank you for reading! Let me know if you have tried Sash cosmetics and what your favourite shade is.

Mary XO

Disclaimer-

Not a sponsored post but I was sent this product for trial and review purposes. 

Rimmel The Only One Matte Lipstick Collection Review and Swatches

I have been testing out some new lipsticks from Rimmel this week, The Only 1 Matte collection.
Last year Rimmel came out with a line of lipsticks called The Only 1, which are a beautiful range of satin finish lipsticks with amazing pigment and staying power, which I also have a blog post on here if you want to check it out.
Now, this month they have launched a matte version of The Only 1 lipsticks. Some matte lipsticks tend to make your lips look a bit dry and can feel tacky, the great thing about these matte lipsticks is they don't dry out your lips and they actually make them feel really moisturised! They look matte but don't set like a matte liquid lipstick so they are super comfortable to wear, if you are someone who likes the look of a matte lip but you find them uncomfortable to wear, I'd definitely recommend giving these a go.
I was surprised at how easily they apply and how velvety and soft they feel on your lips, it barely feels like you're wearing any lipstick and they last for a good couple of hours.
The colour range is beautiful, with 9 shades to choose from including nudes, pinks, reds, a purple and dark burgundy brown, all super pigmented and smooth to apply.
The scent is the same pretty floral one that a lot of Rimmel's lipsticks have, which I love!
The packaging is the same shape as the first collection of The Only 1 lipsticks only the packaging is a matte red this time.

Scroll down for some lip swatches of all the lipsticks.

Salute 200

Trendsetter 700

High Flyer 610

Leader Of The Pink 110

Call The Shots 120

Take The Stage 500

The Matte Factor 810

Run The Show 800

Look Who's Talking 750

The Only 1 Matte lipsticks are available now for $15.95 you can check here where they are available from.

Thank you so much for reading, I hope you enjoyed my post.

Mary XO


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Disclaimer- These products where sent to me to try for free but with no obligation to review, and all opinions are my own!

Banana & Peanut Butter Smoothie Recipe

Hi beautiful people,

I hope you all had a great Christmas & New Years! I spent the holidays with some of my beautiful family. My husband had some time off study so that was great to have him home for a couple of weeks also.
As quite a few of us do, I set myself goals that I want to accomplish in 2017. My husband and I wanted to give our bodies the best kick start to the year by doing 3 weeks of very clean eating with no caffeine, sugar, dairy, meat and nothing processed. I've actually enjoyed it, but not gonna lie, I am looking forward to having some coffee in a few days he he. It is great to give our bodies a break from time to time from things like caffeine and sugar.
 Anyway, this smoothie has been my go to for a filling healthy breakfast or snack and it's great for after a workout.

I like to have it as more of an icy 'thick shake' but you can add less frozen banana and more coconut milk to make it thinner if you like it that way. If you're not a fan of peanut butter try adding almond butter which also taste yum.
If you end up making it, tag me in your photo on Instagram @glossysituations I'd love to see!

Ingredients

1 frozen banana
3/4 cup coconut milk
1/4 cup oats
1 tsp chia seeds
1 tsp maca powder (Maca powder is great for helping to regulate hormones and helps to boost your mood and increase energy. Which is great when it comes to giving up coffee for awhile! ha ha)
1 tbsp peanut butter
3-4 dates, depending on how sweet you want it.
and some ice.

Simply put it all into your blender and blend until smooth!

If you enjoyed this post and you want to see more like it, be sure to let me know in the comments below or on Instagram. Also let me know what some of your goals are for the New Year!

Thank you so much for reading!

Mary XO