I love reviewing makeup - not only is it a 'fun' thing to do, but there are so many good brands out there for a fraction of the price of expensive brands, and it's always a delight to discover one. Lottie London I have just discovered is one of those brands. Over the 25 years of beauty editing I've reviewed, as you can imagine thousands of make up products - and when it comes to make-up I've learnt that often expensive doesn't mean better quality.
One of my must haves with make-up is multi-purpose, I'm a busy single mum of 3 (including the dog) and I just don't have time to apply make-up. The items I keep to hand are my 'all-in-ones' and whilst, what I've tested today isn't marketed as such, I've discovered they are in actual fact the perfect 'do-it-all' product.
Today I tested part of the newly launched 'Gossip Girl' collection, one of my favourite all time TV series that I may start re-watching (as I'm sat here with a broken ankle). In partnership with Warner Bros. Consumer Products is a range that is inspired by all things Blair and Serena, classy, fun but affordable.
Sweet Blush (Gossip Girl) £6.95 & Vegan Oil Slick Extra Cherries £5.95
I started off with applying the tiniest amount of Sweet Blush, a candy, baby pink shade in a cream formula. You only need the tiniest amount however, it does disperse into the skin so is buildable, once there is stays put. I loved the colour so much - it gives that healthy, pink cheek glow, and that's when I decided to put it on my lips and went from impressed to super impressed. The formula gives a semi-matte finish on the lips in the most beautiful shade of pink. One slick of the nourishing Oil Slick and I was good to go! Independently the Oil Slick is just that, a slick of moisture for your lips and ideal for turning matte shades into gloss, using over liner or just on it's own, oh and it's vegan!
Mega Watt Palette £9.95
This nude palette has all the colours to take you from day to evening. Not only does it contain a selection of matte and shimmers, the colours will suit all eye shades and skin tones as the pigment is so buildable. Again, I was very impressed as you just cannot tell from the more expensive brands. I do not use any filters in my posts and I like to give a 'real view' photo. I'm nearly 50, have no primer on and dabbed on some colour with my ring finger. The colour (gold shimmer) blended well and is simply beautiful, in fact with a little liner and mascara, it's all that's needed for an evening look. Finally I put a pop of the white shimmer into the centre of my lips and took my pink to the next level.
How stunning is this! Anyway my eldest is now hovering over the computer as she wants a look-in, I'm off to rest the ankle, and to browse more of their products (note they have a whole vegan range) - you can too here at www.lottie.london.co.uk and www.lookfantastic.com
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