The perfect tinted moisturiser for pale skin...?

Last summer, I had a very close relationship with my Missha BB cream.  It was my go-to base pretty much every day, as my mineral powders weren't quite cutting it on the longevity front through those warmer months (aka sweaty betty days!)  However, this year I fancied giving something new a go for those days where I want to even out my complexion a bit, but not add much coverage.  Having seen a couple of reviews of Lush's Colour Supplements I went and swatched them in store - and to my own chagrin wasn't expecting much.  But one of the shades was a perfect match to my skintone - and I mean perfect!

The shade I use is 'Jackie Oats'.  Below, I've shown it next to Nars' Creamy Concealer in 'Chantilly' which is probably the ghostliest concealer on the market.  Lush's offering though, is actually a tad lighter and has no orange tones whatsoever so completely blends into my skin without being ashy or grey (which was an issue I had experienced with the Missha).  It also has a pleasant oaty scent, which I guess comes from oat milk being a key ingredient.

L-R: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer 'Chantilly', Lush Colour Supplement 'Jackie Oats'

How the product works, is that you mix it in with your usual moisturiser to create a nicely pigmented but still sheer base.  Obviously, the finish isn't going to be particularly matte unless your moisturiser does that anyway, but I've found that it doesn't separate or slip around during the day.  You also only need a tiny dab of product per usage, so although you only get 20g of product it should last a while.  Also, if I'm looking particularly grey I'll add a little of the Body Shop's Radiant Highlighter - which adds a lovely non-greasy sheen!

Lush Colour Supplements are priced at £9.50, the shade 'Jackie Oats' is available in stores and online here.

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Here comes the sun

Having just published my first post in well over a month, I thought it'd be a good idea to explain what happened - i.e. why I went awol for so long!

I'd been feeling pretty rubbish since Christmas, after that nasty bout of tonsilitis that I caught at work grrr.  By early March though it was getting ridiculous - and after having to leave a couple of uni exams mid way through after nearly passing out on the invigilator, I decided enough was enough and it was time to go to the doctors.  After what seemed like every test under the sun, I got a diagnosis right at the end of term...it was Vitamin D deficiency!  It was such as relief to know it was easily fixable, and long story short, after a month of extra strength supplements I finally feel back to normal.  I've still got to keep them topped up, but hopefully since the sun has started to show it's face up north I'll be able to get some the normal way aswell haha.

Anyway, after a lovely Easter break recuperating (although it flew by with all the stuff we crammed into it!) I'm looking forward to getting back on schedule - both with Uni life and blogging.
Here's to a great Spring and Summer!

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Counting up the corals...

I know for a fact that I've got so many sheer, pinky-coral lip products that they're practically coming out of my ears!  I'd never really lined them all up before though - so I thought I'd share my somewhat messy armful of swatches with you in case anyone else would find the colour comparisons useful...

From L-R: Soap and Glory Gloss Stick 'Fuchsiaristic', YSL Glossy Stain '111', Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil 'Red Square', Dior Lip Glow '4 Coral', Korres Lip Butter 'Mango', Nyx Butter Gloss '6 Peach Cobbler', Revlon Lip Butter 'Juicy Papaya', Barry M Gloss '11'

The most long lasting of the bunch are the YSL and Nyx, which really don't shift unless you eat something oily.  Rather surprisingly these are followed by Barry M's offering.  Despite it being extremely sheer, it really sticks around for a good few hours!  'Red Square' is a bit of an odd one out - not a coral at all - I just scribbled a bit on my arm to see how orangey it really was, and honestly it pulls a lot cooler than you'd think.

I use the Korres Lip Butter almost constantly, as it's so ridiculously hydrating - and then I'll usually top it up with the Dior Lip Glow as that feels pretty much the same but in stick form.  The Dior does change from an almost orange colour to a light fuchsia after a while, but is still quite a bit more pigmented than the original version.  The Revlon is pretty good as a budget dupe, but I do find that it needs quite a bit of building up to get the colour payoff you can see in the swatch and is a little waxier in texture.

Last of the bunch there's Soap and Glory's Sexy Motherpucker Gloss Stick, which is a very sheer hot pink.  Looks gorgeous, but for some reason I haven't used it lots.  'Nudist' gets a heck of a lot more love (and tbh is looking rather battered) - possibly because it's a bit more unique?  I might start popping this in my bag more so it gets a bit more use, perhaps as a slightly brighter alternative to my beloved Revlon 'Honey'!

All in all, having lined them up I feel there's a place for a more pigmented orange and maybe even a hot pink for the spring/summer?!  I've had my eye on a couple of Revlon products for a while, shall keep you updated with what I end up picking up...

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