I know some of you are on slower computers, so I’ll slip these under a cut for you! There’s actually just four (which isn’t many, at least for theNotice), but… I don’t know. It felt right, so I’m going with it.
- All VolumeLip glosses are paraben- and scent-free, which is awesome.
- They’re not super moisturizing, but they’re also not stripping,
- The pigmentation ranges to very sheer (usually the light, almost-nude shades) to medium-sheer (usually the vivid shades, like this one),
- And above all: they’re not sticky!
- Product photos and swatches {here, here, and here}
- And lip swatches of three of my favourites – Paris Rose {here} / Cleopatra {here} / Amour, a stunning matte red {here}
Obviously, this isn’t everything we have planned for the next few months, but it’s some of it! I’m afraid I won’t have time to run another review until Thursday or Friday (though I do hope to have time to post a giveaway!) but hopefully this’ll tide ou over for now.
Do you see anything that you’d like us to cover first?
I have a few more photos to post, but to be honest, these fried even my beauty-addled brain, so I’ll post the rest tonight or early tomorrow ;)
The product: Annabelle Volumelip lip gloss in So Sanguine
The shade: So Sanguine is a gorgeous orange/orange-red gloss with medium pigmentation and no shimmer. It’s amazingly on-trend, and really wearable (especially for something so orange)! Not exactly my shade of choice, but nonetheless gorgeous.
It’s super, super cute on Arianne, though, who totally rocks the orange lip ;)
The formula: We’ve reviewed these in the past, so feel free to head on over there if you’re interested! Here are a few key points –
The packaging: I should probably mention one more thing – that the packaging has been fixed! My first two VolumeLip glosses, Cherryoké and Sweet Tweet, feature the original, hard tubes… which means that I haven’t been able to use either in months, what with my hands and all. (Breaks my heart; Cherryoké is gorgeous!)
This tube, however, is blissfully soft in comparison :)
The verdict? It’s the same as it was last time: without a doubt, you must try these! So Sanguine is the perfect choice if you’re looking to try out the orange lip trend without going all-out, but the line has enough options that I think everyone will be able to find at least one shade that they adore.
(just a touch, so you can see the amount of pigment!)
While putting together a “four ways to wear winged liner” post (you’ll see it soon enough, now hush!) I developed this…. insatiable urge to draw on a moustache.
And then I realized – there is no such thing as an insatiable urge to draw on a moustache! All you have to do is draw on a moustache!
For good measure, this is what I looked like pre-‘stache, plus a bit of photoshop because I was too lazy to put on foundation or concealer. (Please excuse the fact that I have an entire pharmacy on my desk!)
One last bit of off-topic rambling – I think I’d like to do a series on taking photos and using Photoshop for a beauty blog, so please comment or email in if there’s any specific photography questions that you may have!
(Oh and P.S. I’d like to issue a HUGE thank-you to Marcelle for making such an awesome pen-tipped liquid liner at a drugstore price. It does leave just a shadow of a line behind, though, unless you really work to get it off… so perhaps it’s not the best option if you’re drawing on fake facial hair.)
A few gorgeous new products and sets…
…and a few $20 and under:
I couldn’t quite put my finger on why these Josie skincare pads seemed strange to me, and then I realized: the name’s just too similar to “Toys ‘R Us”! Anyone agree?
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And for those of you not on a silicone-free skin diet – I always wanted to give this set a go, being the sunscreen addict that I am…
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After leafing through this upcoming week’s fliers, I couldn’t wait to tell you about this amazing Marcelle steal. For those of you by a London Drugs, they’re doing 20% off Marcelle skincare this week, and a free Rouge Xpression lipstick with a skincare purchase. Please please please get out there and try out the line – I promise you won’t regret it!
Rouge Xpression photos and swatches:
As for Marcelle skincare I’ve been loving? Basically, the entire Essentials line – reviews upcoming for the Cleansing Milk and Hydrating Lotion (which is stellar), and a review for the Cleansing Water can be found here.
Happy hauling! x
Really brief post today – just a swatch of Marcelle Rouge Xpression in Cleopatra (here’s a full review, with product photos and skin swatches). Isn’t she a stunner?
Today’s regularly scheduled post has been temporarily postponed so that I can send you over to Lipglossiping instead, where Charlotte needs (and deserves) some love. Go give it to her!
Charlotte – I tried to draw you a picture to make you feel better, but then I remembered that I can’t draw. Anyhow, this is what happened:
It started out pretty tame,
And then was reasonable for a little while,
But eventually, it got out of hand.
Anyhow. Internets: I will see you soon with some beauty-related posts! In the meantime, I’m justifying my actions by the fact that I find joy in railroading other people with so much crazy stuff that they can’t help but smile. Give me a shout sometime if you need some cheering up ;)
Just a few quick swatches (and comparison swatches) today; my apologies for not being able to review the product itself, but it’s full of silicones and to be honest, I’m a bit afraid of it!
The product itself feels light and velvety upon application, with your regular mousse/”soufflé” texture. It’s on the sheer side, though, and doesn’t layer well – if you try to put on too much product, it simply balls up rather than settling in. Like a lot of other bloggers, I’d definitely recommend this for a drier skin before an oily one, but as I said: I haven’t worn it around, so do read up on it if you’re curious!
A note on the images: these have been uploaded in 1000px across, so do give them a click if you’re looking to see the swatches up-close! Additionally, it’s worth noting that the exposure setting is a touch darker than normal, to help show off the shade differences a bit better.
L-R: L’Oreal Magic Smooth 512 Classic Ivory, L’Oreal Magic Smooth 516 Nude Beige, L’Oreal Magic Smooth 530 Sun Beige
L-R: MAC Studio Finish Concealer NW20, L’Oreal Magic Smooth 512 Classic Ivory, MAC Studio Stick Foundation NW20, L’Oreal Magic Smooth 516 Nude Beige, MAC Studio Stick Foundation NC35, L’Oreal Magic Smooth 530 Sun Beige, MAC Studio Finish Concealer in… bollocks, I have no idea what that last shade is.
& finally, a few full reviews worth reading, if you’re interested:
After seeing the models’ eyes on the Chanel Fall 2011 runway, I knew that I had to try and dupe it. I absolutely fell in love with the gorgeous Épatant (one of three upcoming Illusion d’Ombre shadows) – it’s not quite green, not quite aqua, not quite blue… basically just perfection; undefinable perfection.
I can’t be the only one who’s currently revering Peter Phillips, right?
