Topshop Cream Blush

(I did swatch before I took the image, Sorry!)

I have fancied purchasing a cream blush for a while and my mini spur of the moment shopping trip yesterday seemed to be the day. I find that cream blush is easier to blend and the shades have a buildable warmth which is perfect for Winter, yes I am planning ahead already, purchasing now before the life of a university student begins. Another reason as to why I fancied purchasing a cream blush is that during Winter my skin reacts better to cream foundations and blush than powder, powder seems to highlight my dry patches that are unfortunately enhanced with central heating. 

Once again like the lipstick packaging, it is a lovely ivory and black polka dot pattern. The benefit of this packaging is that it is a thin compact with a nice size, ideal mirror. However just like the lipstick due to the ivory packaging it is prone to scratching or getting dirty easily.

I purchased Neon Rose, it would work for all skin types as it is a buildable shade, especially upon darker skin tones. It can easily be blended out depending on how natural you want your look. With the pan based cream you don't have to worry about "digging" in your finger/brush and overloading the amount you apply, however if this does happen the benefit of a cream is to blend it out with either your fingers or a brush. When I have applied the blush I have used Real Techniques Stippling Brush

The swatch on the left is after blending and has a coral/orange warmth not an overly pink, which once again I think will give a fabulous heated cheek look in Winter. 

For £6 this product is fabulous and I am slightly disappointed in myself that after almost 3 years of Topshop having a make-up range (thats right they started in 2010) I have only just jumped on the bandwagon.
Ah well, better late than never! 

Do you own any TopShop make up? What are you thoughts? 

Love B

x

Sinful Colors Professional

Today's second post (speedy keenos, we know) is on our new favourite nail polish brand, Sinful Colors Professional. 

These colours were definitely an impulse buy, but not something we regret. With the vast variety of colours, ranging from pastels right through to chrome, you will be sure to find the perfect one for you.

(from left to right: Call You Later 932, Frenzy 922, Pink Forever 313, Under 18 298, Matte Nirvana 949, Black on Black 103)

From personal experience, no base or top coat was required, although Black on Black chips after a couple of days so we say definitely put a top coat on for maximum usage. The sparkly colours- Call you Later and Frenzy - look better with a base coat. We'd recommend black for both although most colours would suit.

Both Frenzy and Under 18 have lasted for 1 week so far (with the wearers having normal daily routines and no strenuous work) without chips, and only two coats were required- bonus!

The collection is an American brand although we live in the UK and these can be found online or purchased in store at Boots.

Below are the UK and US links for the nail varnish. (If you're from the US you can buy them in store at places such as Walmart).

For only £1.99/ $1.99 you really can't go wrong!

UK website: http://www.sinfulcolors.co.uk/ 

US website: http://www.sinfulcolors.com/

We are currently unsure of where this brand is sold elsewhere- although the website states that the brand has spread to Europe and Asia- but if you are wanting to find out or you already know, drop us a comment!

Do you own any of the collection by Sinful Colors Professional? If so whats you favourite colour and would recommend them?

Till next Wednesday,

M&B x