Top 5 Lipsticks Of 2012

Originally I was going to create a post complete with all of my favorite products from 2012, however that would be a monstrosity of a post. So instead maybe twice a week I'd post 5 of my favorite products from each category...

From the name of this post you can probably already guess that today I'm posting my top 5 lipsticks of 2012! This consists brands such as; Rimmel, Elizabeth Arden, Pro's, L'Oreal and Topshop. Continue to read to hear my thoughts of each of the lipsticks. So lets go...

1) Rimmel London- Lasting finish by Kate Moss lipstick in Rossetto (101)

   
I adore this colour, it's my go to lipstick. I wear this lipstick everyday as it's a matte, nude, natural shade which is easy to wear and can easily transition from day to night with ease. This is an affordable drugstore lipstick which I believe to be £5.49/$8.79/ € 6.74.


2) Elizabeth Arden- Eight Hour Cream Lip Protectant Stick Sheer Tint SPF 15 in Melon

Again this colour is very wearable and easy to wear from day to day, this sheer, slightly pigmented, glossy lipstick which I brought and started to wear in the very early summer of 2012. I always have this product in my bag as it doubles as a lip balm so is easy to apply when on the go. This product will set you back £12.18/$19.50 €14.95.

3) Pro's- 6 Hour Non Stop Colour in Red

I haven't the faintest idea of where or how I acquired this product but for me its the best "red" lipstick I have used in a while. Admittedly I haven't tried that many classic red lipsticks during 2012 but the ones I did couldn't match up to the pigment and the durability of tis product. Unfortunately I haven't the faintest idea of what this product would set you back.

4) L'oreal Paris- Color Riche, Intense Brunettes in Pink Passion (371)

This vibrant, hot, bright colour is one that I don't use to often but when I do pluck up the courage to wear this product I don't feel the need to reapply for a good 4/5 hours as the pigment is fantastic. When wearing this product I also feel there is no need to use a lip liner or a gloss partly because of the amazing pigment but also because the colour is so glossy and gives a healthy, youthful shine to the lips without looking too overdone. I think I paid £6.19/$9.91/ €7.60.

5) Topshop- Beguiled

Toward the end of 2012 I felt like the Wine/Plum coloured lips where an essential for a night out or mellowed down for a daytime wear. Unlike my bright L'Oreal lipstick I do not need to be feeling adventurous to reach for this lipstick as I feel that although it's a dark, bold, statement lip colour if used in the right way can look flawless and natural with a slight edge, showing your darker side. Additionally the longevity is fantastic which is helped by the magnificent pigment of the product.  The price is extremely reasonable at £8.00/$12.81/ €9.82.

So there you have it my "Top 5 lipsticks of 2012", Hope you all had a fantastic New Year and we both wish you all the best for 2013.

Meg & Lul

xoxo

Deux Soeurs

Stila make up

If I'm completely honest I hate paying trillions of pounds/dollars/euros (or any other currency) for products that I'm haven't tried before as I'm worried I may not like/get on with them which would be an awful waste of money.

From poundland! Yup you read it right, poundland! I (Lul) First saw/heard of this via Louise from "Sprinkle of glitter" either from a blog post or/and instagram post, can't honestly remember. The first item I (Lul) brought was the Stila tinted moisturiser in dark 01 which I then recommended and brought for Meg. Originally this would cost around about £25/$39/€31 but of course I only paid £1/$1.50/€1.20 which is amazing! I (Lul) love the feel of the moisturiser and the coverage although at first the consistency is a little thick and heavy which I got used to quite quickly. I often just wear the moisturiser on its own and feel that any blemishes I may have are covered and have a flawless, natural finish. 

Then I (Lul) brought Stila whitening powder refill which I apply after applying my foundation, sort of to set my foundation. This allows me to create an extremely natural and flawless finish to my skin with little effort, handy when in a rush!

Finally I brought the jade blossom hair refresher, this smells beautiful in and out of my hair. This is a dry shampoo that isn't in an aerosol leaves my hair feeling freshly washed even after missing a wash (sounds kinda awful). All in all I really like the Stila products which i have tried from poundland.

Lul

xoxo

Chanel Make-up

So we took a trip to Selfridges in London, could of spent hours and hours in there! I (Lul) brought a quite a light coverage foundation; Vitalumiere aqua in 20 beige. I knew that there was quite a lot of hype over this product, however I think it has a nice coverage light enough to achieve a natural look but also high enough to cover any small blemishes that I may have. Also the smell is to die for Meg and I sat there just smelling it before we applied it for the first time. However before I apply this foundation I occationally apply my Stila tinted moisturiser if I feel that the Chanel foundation will not cover the blemishes that I have, I also always apply it with my hands/fingers as this is what the little book recommends (that comes with The foundation) The vitalumiere foundation cost £32/$51/€40.

Also when browsing through my local lovely charity shop I discovered a Chanel ombre unique shadowlights eye shadow in 21 vega, this cost only a £1/$1.50/€1.20. Quite like the colour and stays on throughout the day and doesn't smudge across your face, also it is very pigmented.

The foundation I (Meg) brought was one with a greater coverage than Lul's as I have a few more blemishes than her, its called Perfection Lumiere in 30 Beige Rose costing around £36/$57/€45. We both had the sales assistant colour match the foundation to our skin tone, I recommend doing this, as it's better than turning orange or something awful! The foundation left my skin feeling so soft, however, before applying it I usually put on Benefit's Porefessional which costs around £23/$36/€29, this just reduces the appearance of the pores around your nose, t-line and chin. As Lul said, the smell of the foundations were gorgeous!



 I loved using Chanel make up so much I popped into Fenwicks one sunny afternoon with Lul to purchase their Sublime de Chanel mascara in 10 Black; costing around £23/$36/€29. It leaves you with long and voluminous lashes and doesn't make them clumpy, which I hate! Clumpy lashes are not attractive, it looks like you haven't been bothered to take your make up off for days! Sorry, rant over.

Will add photo's of Meg's purchases as soon as I can, as I'm no able to do so at the moment.

Lul&Meg

xoxo