Top 10 Bright Lipsticks For Summer

Since we have had such lovely weather recently (obviously being sarcastic), I thought I'd do a post on my top 10 bright lipstick picks for summer (such a weather appropriate post). Now I know we tend to have a dull and dreary summer in the UK and if truth be told it really hacks me off because of two reasons. One, I've got a shite load of clothes in my wardrobe that I can't wear (which I've spent a fortune on), and two, it generally just makes me feel sad. So since I can't wear my bright summery clothing, I opt for bright summery makeup instead, doing this kills two birds with one stone so to speak, as I still look summery even though it's pissing down and I also feel a whole lot happier. There's just something about wearing bright lipstick that makes me feel all jazzy.  

I have chosen 10 bright lipsticks that I think are perfect for summer, or should I say 'sinter' (a mix of summer and winter). Some people may love every lipstick I've chosen but some people may not hence why I have chosen a selection of different shades, from red to orange to pink to purple. So if you like pink lipsticks but hate red lipsticks, I've hopefully included a lipstick you might like. It's also important to mention that the lipsticks are bold and bright so if you're not fond of wearing bright colours on your lips, you're probably not going to enjoy this post. I've also chosen lipsticks that aren't limited edition and are readily available to anyone, how thoughtful am I!

So let's crack on and look at the lipsticks!

 MAC 'Lady Danger' (matte) - £14.00

MAC 'Lady Danger' is possibly my most favourite red lipstick of all time and this is due to the colour and the lipstick itself. It's a beautiful coral toned red lipstick that has a matte finish. In terms of colour, this beauty packs a punch, it's a vibrant fiery red that is perfect for wearing in summer. In terms of the product, it is wonderful as it has excellent pigmentation, immense colour pay off, great staying power and it isn't too drying. The one thing I worried was that it would be too drying and that the lipstick would cling to the dry, flaky patches on my lips as matte lipsticks tend to do that, but I have to say that the lipstick is quite moisturising even though it has a matte finish. It's a great bright red lipstick and I thoroughly enjoy wearing it in summer.  

 Rimmel Apocalips in 'Stellar' - £5.99

I bought this not long ago and I have to admit that its quickly become one of my favourite bright red lipsticks. Again like 'Lady Danger', 'Stellar' is a coral toned red lipstick but in my opinion it's verging more on the coral side than the red side. It's insanely pigmented meaning you only need to use the smallest amount, and like the OCC Lip Tars, if you apply too much of the product, feathering around the edges of the lips will occur.  It's important that you either use a small amount of the lipstick or a lip liner to prevent feathering or bleeding. The Rimmel Apocalips are a lip lacquer which is a hybrid of lipstick and lipgloss. Due to the Apocalips being a lip lacquer it means they are extremely creamy and slightly sticky and they will not dry down. They are ideal for those of you who have dry lips but are not so great if you don't like lip products that are either sticky or don't dry down. 'Stellar' has amazing colour pay off and good staying power. I love 'Stellar' and I'll be wearing this often as it's perfect for summer.

YSL Rouge Volupte in '27 - Rose Paris' - £24.50

There were two things that drew me to this lipstick, one, the colour and two, the packaging. I absolutely adore the colour of this lipstick and I'm so glad I bought it, even if I did cry about it's ridiculously high price tag. It's a typical bright coral lipstick, despite it being called 'Rose Paris' (really don't understand that one), and it is uber creamy meaning it's the dream lipstick if you have dry lips. It's also very pigmented and has great colour pay off meaning you only need to use a small amount. However, there is one issue. I'm not going to bullshit here by saying that it has amazing staying power because it doesn't, if you drink or eat, it's game over.. it will be all around your mouth and on your chin. So to sum up this gold tube of lovely coralness, it's a gorgeous colour, has great pigmentation and the packaging is beautiful but the staying power needs tweaking. If you were planning on selling a kidney in order to buy one of the YSL Rouge Voluptes, I'd have a re-think but if you're in the position where you can easily splurge on a £20 lipstick, then go ahead! 

MAC 'Costa Chic' (frost) - £14.00

Now I'm not going to lie, I'm really not a fan of MAC's frost finish lipsticks as I haven't had any pleasant experiences with them. I have MAC 'Tanarama' (also a frost finish) and every time I wear it, it makes me feel like I should be in Saved By The Bell sporting a high ponytail and uber high waisted jeans. I think MAC 'Costa Chic' is the only exception when it comes to MAC frost finish lipsticks as it's utterly beautiful, I love the colour and yes, I love the finish. 'Costa Chic' is a light coral colour, it also have a slight sheen to it which makes it different from other coral lipsticks on the market. It has great pigmentation and staying power and it also feels silky on the lips. The only thing I will say about it is that you have to build up the colour as one layer can look patchy and uneven. Personally I don't mind building up the colour as I like to spend a while doing my lipstick, every ounce of my makeup has to be perfect. 'Costa Chic' is a lovely summery lipstick and I would recommend it to anyone, especially to those of you who want to wear a coral lipstick but don't want to wear a mega bright 'in your face' coral lipstick. It's also a lipstick that would probably suit everyone, it doesn't matter if you have a light, medium or dark skin tone, this lipstick will suit you. I love it and I especially love wearing it when I've got a tan. 

OCC Lip Tar in 'Divine' - £12.00

I love OCC Lip Tars hence why I own about 500 of them, they come in a whole array of bright colours  which can be worn alone or mixed together. OCC Lip Tars are so super pigmented and have insane colour pay off so it means you only have to use a small amount, and when I say small I literally mean pin head sized amount. The reason why you have to use a small amount is because they spread like wildfire, if you use too much then feathering will occur around your lips. It's also important to apply the lip tar with a lip brush as you physically cannot apply it directly from the tube, if you attempt to apply it from the tube you're going to be in a pickle. They also have incredible staying power, especially when when over the top of a lip liner, meaning you don't have to worry about re-applying. I love OCC Lip Tars and I especially love 'Divine' as it's a fab coral lipstick. Just like 'Costa Chic', 'Divine' would be the perfect coral lipstick for anyone who doesn't feel brave enough to wear an extremely bright coral lipstick.

MAC 'Viva Glam Nicki' (satin) - £14.00

I bought this when it was first released and it's become one of my favourite lipsticks ever since. It's one of my most worn lipsticks as I tend to wear it at least twice a week. If I were to write a 'favourite lipsticks of all time' post, this baby would definitely be in it. 'Viva Glam Nicki' has a satin finish and is described as a bright yellow toned pink lipstick, it's quite bright but can be worn lightly if you're not a huge fan of very bright lipsticks. 'Viva Glam Nicki' also has a satin finish which is great as it's soft and creamy, ideal for anyone who wants a bright coral/pink lipstick but has dry lips. 'Viva Glam Nicki' is pigmented, has good colour pay off and has great staying power (and that's WITHOUT a lip liner). I absolutely love it and I personally think it's a great lipstick for wearing in the summer. I honestly think I'm going to buy a backup because I'd be devastated if they ever discontinued it. 

YSL Rouge Pur Couture in '22' - £25.00

I love wearing this lipstick in summer as it makes me feel girly and summery, a bit like a barbie really. '22' is a blue toned baby pink, it's identical to MAC 'Viva Glam Gaga' except it's a little brighter hence why I included '22' instead. '22' ticks all the boxes in terms of packaging, pigmentation, colour pay off and staying power but the only thing it lacks is opacity as it can be a little patchy. Due to it being patchy you have to build up the colour to make it even. If you wear a lip liner underneath it you don't have to build it up but if you wear it alone, you do. '22' is a perfect colour, especially for wearing in summer. 

MAC 'Candy Yum Yum' (matte) - £14.00

MAC 'Candy Yum Yum' is my all time favourite bright pink lipstick and I think the above photo explains why. 'Candy Yum Yum' has a matte finish and is described as a neon pink and that's exactly what it is, it's probably the brightest pink lipstick I've ever come across (and I've come across a few!). It's not a lipstick for the faint hearted so if you don't like insanely bright lipsticks, you won't like this, it's not as if you could wear it lightly either as it would still be quite bright. 'Candy Yum Yum' has great pigmentation and colour pay off and due to it having a matte finish it also has great staying power, it lasts around 10 hours on the lips. 

Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid in 'Hot Plum' - £7.19

My mamma absolutely loves the Maybelline Colour Sensational Vivids and has told me to try them for months. Since I'd forgotten all about them, she recently bought me one so I could see how amazing they are. She bought me the shade 'Hot Plum' as she knows how much I like purple and pink lipsticks. 'Hot Plum' is a purple toned pink lipstick and it has a satin finish. It's very pigmented, has great colour pay off and it has incredible staying power. I'm not exaggerating when I say this but it's honestly better than any high-end lipstick that I own, I would definitely choose one of the Vivids over a MAC lipstick any day. A MAC bright lipstick usually lasts around 5-6 hours on the lips whereas 'Hot Plum' lasts all day on the lips, and that's without using a lip liner. Another positive thing about 'Hot Plum' is that it's really hydrating meaning it does wonders for dry lips. I love 'Hot Plum' and I'll definitely be wearing it loads in summer. 

OCC Lip Tar in 'Hoochie' - £12.00

I'm not going to go into much detail about OCC Lip Tars as I explained about them earlier on in this post. All I can say about 'Hoochie' is that it's a beautiful bright purple lipstick. This won't be many people's cup of tea as it is rather bright and it is different to the norm as it's not a pink, red or orange toned lipstick but I thought I'd include it as it's a fab colour and it's a lipstick I'd definitely wear in summer. So, if like me, you like wearing unusual shades of lipstick, you're probably going to love this. 

Swatches

As you can see, all these lipsticks are extremely bright and are perfect for summer. I hope this has helped you discover some of the bright lipsticks that are on the market. 

I hope you all liked this post and if you have any questions, please feel free to comment below. 

Much love,

Cole 

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INGLOT Colour Play Lipstick Palette: Review, Photos & Swatches

If you watched my London haul on YouTube, you'll know that I recently purchased the new Inglot colour play lipsticks and a 10 pan square palette. As you all know, I absolutely love wearing bright lipsticks and I love mixing lipsticks together to create my own unique shade so I when I saw this palette I knew I needed it in my life. 

The Inglot Colour Play lipsticks can be worn on the lips, eyes and face, and they can be worn alone or they can be mixed together to create unique shades. 

They are ideal for anyone who likes experimenting with makeup and they're also great for MUA's. I know for a fact that I'll be having one of these palettes in my kit as well as in my own makeup collection. 

Photos

This is what the freedom system 10 square pan looks like. It has a thick magnetic bottom and a strong magnetic lid, the palette itself is extremely sturdy and durable. The lipsticks slot into the palette and remain intact via the power of magnetism. Once the lipsticks are in the palette you won't be able to remove them with your hands. 

Top Row: 94, 93, 92, 91, 100

Bottom Row: 95, 99, 98, 96, 97

94 - Bright Blue 

93 - Teal

92 - Lime Green

91 - Yellow

100 - White

95 - Indigo

99 - Purple

98 - Hot Pink

96 - Bright Pink

97 - Orange 

Arm Swatches

Top Row: 94, 93, 92, 91, 100

Bottom Row: 95, 99, 98, 96, 97

Lip Swatches

Review

The Good

• Concept - I think it's great how the lipsticks can be worn alone or mixed together to create a unique shades. I also think it's cool how you can use them on the eyes and face too.
• Pigmentation - The lipsticks are EXTREMELY pigmented and I think the photographs prove this. All the lipsticks have intense colour and they have great colour pay off. You only need to use a small amount when applying the lipsticks meaning one lipstick will last you a while. 
• Application - The lipsticks apply very well, they go on smoothly and they don't bleed whatsoever meaning you don't have to wear a lip liner underneath them. 
• Longevity - The lipsticks last around 4-5 hours on the lips (this is through eating and drinking) which is standard for high quality lipsticks. If you were to wear shade 100 on its own you'd have to re-apply as it does go patchy. 
• Texture - The lipsticks are incredibly creamy and soft meaning they're great for anyone who suffers with dry or cracked lips. They don't settle into fine lines or cracks and they don't irritate the lips at all. Another great thing about the lipsticks is that they haven't got a sticky texture.
• Packaging - I think the palette is very well made and sturdy, it has a strong magnetised lid and a thick magnetised base meaning the lipsticks will not fall out of the palette. The lipsticks are in a metal pan meaning they stick to the base, once they're in the palette, they can't be removed, unless you use a magnet of course.
• Price - The freedom system palette retails at £10 and the colour play lipsticks retail at £4.50 each, both of which are very reasonable prices. £4.50 is absolutely incredible for a lipstick, especially a high quality lipstick, you'd be hard pushed to find a decent drugstore lipstick for £4.50. If you purchased both the palette and all 10 lipsticks it would cost you £55, or £44 if you're an MUA, which is amazing!  

The Okay

• Shade Selection - The shade selection is good but it could be better. I think it's good how Inglot have produced a good selection of bright and vibrant shades, and they've pretty much covered all the colours of the rainbow but where are the black and red shades? I really feel Inglot should have included all of the primary colours and not just 2 of them. If they included a red and a black, a lot more custom shades could be made. 
• Opacity - Some of the lipsticks were more opaque than others, shades 93, 95, 99, 98, 96 and 97 were completely opaque whereas shades 94, 92, 91 and 100 were a little patchy. I think the lipsticks should all have the same opacity and I personally feel a little disappointed that some of the lipsticks were patchy. I didn't have to layer any of the opaque lipsticks but I had to layer the patchy lipsticks. 
• Availability - Availability is an issue for me and this is due to the limited Inglot stores in the UK. The only way I can purchase Inglot products is online as the nearest Inglot store is more than 2 hours away. I rarely order Inglot products online because of two reasons, one, I like to swatch products beforehand and two, the delivery costs are absolutely ridiculous. Inglot really need to open more stores in the UK because their products are fabulous, and also cheap!

The Bad

• Scent - It doesn't help that I'm quite sensitive to scents in the first place but when I say these stink, they really do. The scent reminds me of a mix between watermelon and sweeties, which some people may love but I personally hate it. Not only is the scent an issue for me but the fact the scent is overpowering makes matters a whole lot worse. When I swatched the lipsticks on my arm I noticed the scent straight away and if truth be told I dreaded doing the lip swatches.You'd think that the scent would wear off after a while but I'm sad to say it doesn't, you're left with sickly watermelon lips all day. If Inglot changed the scent, I'd be a happy bunny. 

Where to buy:

Inglot Freedom System Palette - £10.00

Inglot Colour Play Lipstick - £4.50 each

Rating

I absolutely love my Inglot colour play lipsticks and I'll definitely purchase them again in the near future. I really hope Inglot decide to bring out a black and a red lipstick as I feel this would make my colour play collection complete, I also love mixing lipsticks to create my own unique shades and feel I'd benefit from a black and a red lipstick. 

Below is a photograph of the aftermath of me swatching the lovely lipsticks. As you can see, I have a VERY stained arm. 

I hope you all liked this post and if you would like me to do a post on creative lip art and/or a post on mixing lipsticks please let me know. 

Many thanks for reading and I'll talk to you in my next post!

Much Love,

Cole

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John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo, Conditioner & Deep Conditioner Mask: Review & Photos

For reference my hair is primarily dry and damaged but I do suffer with oiliness too. I tend to find that the majority hair products make my hair go greasy very quickly. I've tried many expensive and inexpensive shampoos and conditioners in the past but found that every single one made my hair greasy after a few hours. There's only one shampoo I've come across that doesn't make my hair greasy and that's Lush Happy Hippy. Whilst Happy Hippy doesn't make my greasy it does, however, make my hair very dry (almost cotton wool like).

Recently a lovely lady contacted me to ask me if I'd like to try some hair products from the John Frieda Full Repair range. I'd never tried John Frieda products before and since the range was aimed for those who have dry and/or damaged hair, I thought I'd give them a whirl. The lovely lady sent me the John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo, Conditioner and Deep Conditioner Mask. 

The John Frieda Full Repair range is specifically designed for those who have damaged hair or those who are looking to make their hair a little fuller. 

Where is the John Frieda Full Repair range available at?

The John Frieda Full Repair range can be found in-store and online at both Boots and Superdrug. My advice is to buy John Frieda products from Boots as they do the '3 for 2' quite frequently. 

How much do the products retail for?

The John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo & Conditioner both retail for £5.89. The John Frieda Deep Conditioner Mask is priced a little higher at £6.29. 

I'm going to be reviewing the products as a whole as I used them together, not separately. If you want to know how I got on with this range, please keep on reading! It's worth knowing that all three products contain Inca Inchi oil, a lightweight micro-oil rich in omega-3, which is supposedly meant to repair the look and feel of overworked hair and adds body for full, flowing styles.

John Frieda Full Repair Full Body Shampoo - £5.89 - 250ml

"John Frieda Full Repair™ Full Body Shampoo detangles strands, reducing the risk of breaking and snagging while combing or brushing."

John Frieda Full Repair Full Body Conditioner - £5.89 - 250ml

"John Frieda Full Repair™ Full Body Conditioner smoothes and detangles strands, reducing the risk of breaking and snagging while combing or brushing."

John Frieda Full Repair Deep Conditioner - £6.29 - 150ml

"John Frieda Full Repair™ Deep Conditioner Mask penetrates deep and repairs the look and feel of overstyled hair, reducing the risk of breakage. Damaged hair becomes silky and full. Safe for colour-treated and chemically-treated hair."

What I liked:

• 'Repair' Aspect - The shampoo and conditioner did help to combat dryness and in the process they left my hair feeling silky and smooth. 
• 'Shiny' Aspect - I noticed that my hair looked considerably shinier after using the shampoo and conditioner. 
• I found that the conditioner and deep conditioner mask left my hair tangle-free. I usually have the most knottiest hair known to man (probably due to the amount of oomph powder I put in it) so both conditioners did a brilliant job of detangling my hair. 

What I didn't like:

• 'Repair' Aspect - Even though the shampoo and conditioner made my hair feel silky and soft, They did make my greasy after a few hours. Many hair products make my hair greasy so it isn't just this particular brand. 
• 'Shiny' Aspect - Unlike the shampoo and conditioner, the deep conditioner mask failed the shiny test. As opposed to it making my hair look shiny, it left my hair looking greasy and matted instead. Hmm... attractive chip pan head. 
• 'Full' Aspect - The shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner mask did absolutely nothing to make my hair appear or feel fuller. My hair was as flat as a pancake after using the products. 
• I have quite thick hair and I found that these products left my hair feeling quite thin (something which is dislike a lot). I can usually style my hair in all kinds of different ways but couldn't do much with my hair after using these products. If you have thin hair then please take into consideration that these products will make your hair feel even thinner. 

The Pros of the Full Repair range:

• Texture - All three products have a nice consistency, they're not too thick or too thin. They're all easy to apply, they don't take much working in and they wash out very easily. I also noticed that the shampoo lathers well. 
• Scent - All products have the same scent. A clean, fresh, salon scent. They leave your hair smelling as if you've just visited the salon.
• Size - All products are decent sized. A 200ml sized product would last around 3 weeks if you used it everyday. 
• Price -  John Frieda is a well known and highly regarded brand so you'd expect the products to retail for around £10, I was pleasantly surprised when I found out that they retailed for a lot less. I personally think the products are fairly priced as they're high quality products with a high product amount. There are cheaper shampoos and conditioners on the market which contain the same amount of product but I tend to find you use more as you have to go through the washing/conditioning process twice. 
• Availability - John Frieda products can be purchased from both Boots and Superdrug so availability isn't an issue. 
• Range - The is a vast selection of John Frieda products on the market.  
• Suitability - As there are so many John Frieda products on the market, there will be something suitable for everyone. No matter if you have oily, dry, dull, coloured or damaged hair. The Full Repair range is also suitable for colour-treated and chemically-treated hair. 

The Cons of the Full Repair range:

• Packaging - I know a lot of people will like the red packaging because it could be considered to be quite fun but I personally don't like it. Yes the bright colour will help be helpful when locating products in your bathroom cupboard but it's such a bright garish colour that you'd only ever want to keep these products hidden. I like products which you can display but there's no way I could ever display these products. The packaging for the deep conditioning mask is also really awkward, trying to unscrew the lid with wet hands is a little tricky. I also didn't like having to scoop the product out of a tub. I think it'd be much easier if the deep conditioner mask came in a tube just like the shampoo and conditioner.  

Overall...

I liked how the products made my hair smell and feel nice but what I didn't like is that they made my hair very greasy after one day. Most hair products make my hair greasy after a day, so it's not just this particular brand.
If you have damaged hair and know for a fact your hair isn't prone to grease then I'd check out this range as it has amazing reviews on the Boots website. The products didn't work for me but they may work for you. 

Would I recommend? Yes

Would I purchase? No

Rating? 7/10

Have any of you tried any products from the John Frieda Full Repair range? 

*The John Frieda Full Repair Shampoo, Conditioner & Deep Conditioner Mask were sent to me for review purposes. This does not effect my thoughts and opinions on the products. As always, my reviews are 100% truthful. 

Timothy Roe 'Kissing Hearts' Spinning Ring: Review & Photos

Timothy Roe stock a large selection of jewellery including Spinning Rings, Lovelinks, Bjorg Jewellery, Timothy Roe Fine Jewellery and many more. There are plenty of beautiful pieces to choose from and I can guarantee that there is something for everyone. No matter if you like sparkle, shine or something a little plainer, there will be something for you. 

Not long ago Alan from Timothy Roe Jewellery kindly offered to send me one of their finest pieces of jewellery. Alan gave me the option of choosing a pair of earrings or a spinning ring, as I have about a million pairs of earrings I decided to choose one of the spinning rings. I chose the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring, a plain silver ring with 3D hearts. 

How is the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring described online?

Kissing Hearts Spinning Ring, Sterling Silver: 139-06 “Kissing Hearts” Spinning Ring, Sterling Silver, CZ.  Can be worn on its own or stacked with others to make a unique combination.

So what does the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring look like?

How many sizes is the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring available in?

The ring is available in four different sizes; XS, S, M and L. All of the spinning rings are available in these four sizes.

How much does the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring retail at?

The spinning rings retail between £19.00 and £49.00 but this particular ring retails at £19.00. 

Where can you buy the 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring?

The 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring can be purchased online at Timothy Roe. 

Are there any other spinning rings available?

Yes there are 'Birthstone' spinning rings, 'Ring Max' spinning rings and 'Primo' spinning rings. The Birthstone spinning rings retail at £49.00, the Ring Max spinning rings retail at £35.00 and the Primo spinning rings retail at £19.00. 

To give you an idea of the other spinning rings Timothy Roe have to offer, here are a few of the Ring Max spinning rings. 

"Couple" Spinning Ring

"Magic Hearts" CZ Spinning Ring 

"Hearts Forever" Spinning Ring

These three rings are utterly beautiful and I'm sure the majority of you will agree with me. 

What I like...

• Quality - The quality of the ring is outstanding and I think it's great how the ring is made from sterling silver, I honestly cannot believe that this ring only retails for £19.00. Looking at the ring you'd expect it to retail for around £50, if not more. The ring is super shiny, the gems are super sparkly and it feels very sturdy. Another great thing about the ring is that it doesn't leave you with green fingers either. If you were thinking about buying similar stacking rings from the high street then please think again and spend a little extra on a Timothy Roe spinning ring. 
• Lightweight - Despite the ring being made from sterling silver, it feels very lightweight. The ring feels so delicate and dainty on your finger. 
• Packaging - The ring is displayed in an elegant purple box which is lined with co-ordinating purple satin. The Timothy Roe logo is also displayed on the box lid. I think the packaging is absolutely lovely and I genuinely think other jewellery companies should take note. It's refreshing to see nicely packaged jewellery. 
• Price - This particular ring retails at £19.00 and I think this is a VERY reasonable price. It's a lovely well made ring and in my opinion, it's worth a lot more than £19.00. The spinning rings retail between £19.00 and £49.00 which is excellent. So lovely yet so affordable.
• Flexibility - I love how the spinning rings can be worn alone or can be stacked with other spinning rings. I would also wear the ring with plain band rings just to show off the red sparkly heart contained within this particular spinning ring. 
• Variety - To be precise, Timothy Roe stock 53 different spinning rings, that is a whopping selection to choose from! 

What I dislike...

• Size Option - I really wish that the spinning rings were available in proper ring sizes as opposed to XS, S, M and L. For reference I always buy XS rings from Miss Selfridge and they fit perfectly so on the basis of this, I opted for a size XS on Timothy Roe. I found the Timothy Roe XS to be a lot larger than the Miss Selfridge XS which makes me think that the rings come up a little larger on Timothy Roe. In order for me to the wear the ring without fearing it will fall off I have to wear it on my pointer finger, a finger I would never wear a ring on. If the ring was available in proper ring sizes I would not have this issue and would be able to wear the ring on the correct finger. By 'proper' I mean proper sizes like 'K', 'L', 'M' and so on. 

Overall...

Despite the ring being too big, I think it's a beautiful ring and it's definitely something I'd wear on a daily basis. The ring is appealing to the eye as it's both shiny and sparkly, and it's also a very feminine, delicate ring, these attributes will appeal to the majority of people. 

The spinning rings would make lovely gifts for friends and family as they look more expensive than they actually are. So if you're ever in the position where you want to buy something that looks fancy but doesn't cost an arm and a leg, check out Timothy Roe's finest spinning rings.

My experience with Timothy Roe has been brilliant and I'm so grateful that I was given the opportunity to review one the beautiful spinning rings. I now know of a lovely jewellery company and I'll recommend the company to my friends and family. 

Would I recommend? YES, YES, YES! A great quality ring with an amazing price tag!

Would I purchase myself? Yes, I would purchase many of the spinning rings! 

Rating? 10/10. It's an utterly beautiful ring. 

Have you heard of Timothy Roe before? And more importantly will you be checking out the lovely pieces of jewellery they have to offer?

:)

*The Timothy Roe 'Kissing Hearts' spinning ring was sent to me for review purposes. This does not effect my thoughts and opinions on the products. As always, my reviews are 100% truthful. 

L'Oreal Color Riche Nail Polish: Review, Photos & Swatches

Today I have a nail polish review for you all and I have to say it's a rather interesting one. There's no denying that the Color Riche nail polishes are like marmite but what did I think of this colourful bunch? Keep reading to find out! 

What L'Oreal have to say about the Color Riche nail polishes...

"Introducing L'Oreal Paris' first long lasting mini nail collection, new Color Riche Nail. The wardrobe of gel based colours have been developed by L'Oreal Paris colour creative director Orrea Light; who through her travels and her fashion forward expertise has created 41 sophisticated shades, each telling their own story..

..Experiment with the perfect selection of mini nail shades; bring out your inner vixen with Color Riche Nail in 'Moulin Rouge' or keep things natural with the 'foundation' for your nails Color Riche Nail in 'Beige Countess'. With one stroke of the patented flat brush, nails can be coated in your favourite colours dependent on your mood or outfit choice."

Information about the Color Riche nail polishes

L'Oreal have developed a nail polish containing both Crystal Acrylic and Liquid Gel Technology. 

• Crystal Acrylic - Provides high shine to the nail formula, meaning there is no need for a top coat. 
• Liquid Gel Technology - The liquid gel base polish offers easy application and long lasting coverage. It also prevents the polish from spreading too thinly, dripping and running like other classic polishes. 

The Color Riche nail polishes also have Patented Brush Technology.

• Precision - The brush helps to bring the formula to the centre of the nail, ensuring colour stays away from the nail bed. 
• Quickness - The flat brush holds the nail formula so colour is applied to the nails in one stroke. 
• Flawless - A curved, thin and broad end brush helps to control the flow of the polish for application. 

What are the product claims?

• Easy application
• Even coverage 
• Lasting glossy shine
• Precision paddle brush (applicator)
• Built-in top coat

Is there a large selection of shades?

There are more than 40 different shades to choose from. Including neutral, bright and dark shades. 

How much do the Color Riche nail polishes retail at and where are they available?

The Color Riche nail polishes retail at £4.99/5ml and can be purchased in-store and online at both Boots and Superdrug. 

Photo's & Swatches

Left To Right: Spicy Orange, Lush Tangerine, So Chic Pink, Insolent Magenta, Shocking Pink, Ingenious Rose, Marie Antoinette, Baby Doll. 

Left To Right: Luxembourg Garden, Rebel Blue, Blue Reef, French Riviera, Black Swan. 

Left To Right: Spicy Orange, Lush Tangerine, So Chic Pink.

Left To Right: Insolent Magenta, Shocking Pink, Ingenious Rose, Marie Antoinette, Baby Doll.

Left To Right: Luxembourg Garden, Rebel Blue, Blue Reef, French Riviera, Black Swan

The Good

• Opacity - ALL the shades I own are opaque, there's not one shade that isn't. The nail polishes are very pigmented and I don't find them to be thin at all, hence why some of them only require one coat.
• Finish - The nail polishes have a nice glossy finish (as you can see from the swatch photographs).  There's nothing better than having sheeny shiny nails. 
• Consistency - The nail polishes aren't too runny or too thick, they're just right (famous words of goldilocks). I'd imagine that they wouldn't go gloopy quickly too. 
• Application - The nail polishes apply smoothly and easily with no fuss or mess. They don't apply streaky either, which I love! There's nothing worse than having nails that resemble streaky bacon. 
• Applicator - I think the applicator is amazing, possibly one of the best nail polish applicators I've ever come across. Nail polish is applied in one simple stroke. 
• Coats Needed - The majority of the nail polishes require one coat but some do require two. I honestly think it's amazing how the majority of the shades only require one coat. Not only does this save hours waiting for the nail polish to fully dry, but it means you're using less product too. 
• Drying Time - The nail polishes dry quickly which is good if you're on the go and need your nail polish to dry fast. 
• Shade Selection - There's over 40 different shades which is utterly amazing, especially considering L'Oreal is high street brand. Most high street brands don't stock a vast selection of nail polish shades. 
• Availability - The nail polishes can be purchased in-store and online from both Boots and Superdrug so availability isn't really an issue. 

The Okay 

• Packaging - There's nothing fancy about the bottle as it's just a small glass bottle. The gold cap, however, adds a touch of class which makes the nail polish look a lot more expensive than it actually is.  
• Size - The nail polishes contain 5ml and I think this is a little stingy. The standard nail polish contains between 10-18ml so 5ml is pretty poor, it's such a small amount of product. I would imagine than one of these nail polishes would last less than a month if you used it quite regularly. 
• Price - Lets face it, £4.99 is a little pricey for a 5ml nail polish. I can buy a 15ml Essie nail polish for £4.95 from Chemist Direct. 

The Bad

• Chipping - The nail polishes chip like no tomorrow. I told my mum how they chipped really easily so she tried one out for herself. She applied it at 9am and her nails had chipped by 4pm. I also tested each of the colours on my nails and after 2 days they'd all chipped so it's not just a certain shade that chips, they ALL chip.  It's makes me wonder if there's actually any 'Crystal Acrylic' within the nail polishes.  
• Smell - The smell is even worse than sugary cucumbers and you all know how much I hate that smell. The nail polishes smell really bad, they're so overpowering that they make you feel a little light headed when using them. (make sure you're sat on something cushioned whilst using them).   
• 3 Free - L'Oreal has stated nowhere that these nail polishes are 3 free so I'm presuming that they aren't. Naughty L'Oreal.

Overall

Overall I do like the nail polishes as they apply smoothly and dry relatively fast but I think it's horrendous how they chip really easily. 

I'd suggest the Color Riche nail polishes to those who change their nail colour frequently and also those who never end up finishing a whole bottle of nail polish. 

Were the product claims accurate? Ish. There's no way that the nail polishes have a built in top coat as they chip easily. But the nail polish applies well and the applicator is second to none. 

Would I recommend? Yes, especially to those who don't paint their nails on a regular basis. 

Would I Purchase? No, I can buy high end nail polishes for the same price.

Rating? 7/10, the chipping is a major issue for me. 

Have you tried any of the Color Riche nail polishes?
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*The L'Oreal Color Riche nail polishes were sent to me for review purposes. This does not effect my thoughts and opinions on the products. As always, my reviews are 100% truthful.