Review : Soap&Glory's Sexy Mother Pucker

The retro packaging of soap & glory always attracts my attention! And this was no exception despite being in the mid-price range at 7.25. A bit dear for a lip-gloss but this one claims to give you a bigger, fuller and sexier pout upon application. And like all soap and glory products smells DELISHIOUS.

I chose the ‘pink apricot’ as I thought it would most suit my skin tone. It is also available in  that particular boots in ‘Half naked’ a deep bronze colour and a very faint pink in ‘candy gloss’. Other shades like ‘punch bowl’ and ‘yummy plum’ are available in other outlets and online.
The pigmentation was disappointing though as it calls itself ‘super-colour’ but gives only the faintest of peach sheen to my lips.

The texture of the gloss at first looked as though it was going to be like a sticky and tacky cheap gloss familiar to all 90’s gals obsessed with make-up! It is sticky I can’t lie, but I think it is all a part of the experience.  As you try to avoid your lips making contact it causes you to pout. The formula of the gloss is durable and doesn't stray over time or in heat. I was very impressed with this as the messiness of lip-gloss normally puts me off.
 Semi success so far – but is it actually plumping my lips?

There is a tingling sensation on your lips a few seconds after application and will tingle until you remove the gloss. The longest I could manage to keep the gloss on was forty minutes and you could still feel it! A word of advice, the gloss dose taste nice but avoid licking your lips as your tongue will tingle too, believe me !
It’s a plant extract that causes this tingle and slightly inflames you lips giving a ‘plump’ effect. 

Id rate this gloss a bias 6.5/10 as I really have a soft spot if all things soap and glory!
The sweet chocolate smell was also a beneficial point winner and lost out on the lack of pigmentation and over sold packaging information.
I would recommend this gloss for finished looks to gala events, debs and grads, weddings and special occasions, even nights out but not every-day wear due to the stickiness and price point.

Cliona 

Review : Benefits BrowZings

Packaging or BrowZings. New at the top. and compleatly empty at the bottom

BrowZings is benefits wonder eyebrow kit. It containing both a tinted gel and setting powder. Available in light, medium and dark to suit your colouring or preference. It also comes with a miniature tweezers, angle brush and rounded power brush.

For me, eyebrows are a make-up must. I wouldn't go anywhere without my eyebrows 'done'. And this is the perfect combination brow kit.

I have naturally faint eyebrows of fair brown hairs but prefer mine much more defined and darker. I've used both the medium and light kits. Both preform to expected perfection as I would expect noting less from benefits renowned cosmetics

Before and after. Note more definition and colour. 

The consistency of the gel is one of the best I've tried. The pigmentation is strong but not so much so as though you could make a large and regrettable mistake. The colouring dose not tint your eyebrows in any permanent manor and can be easily removed with a make-up wipe if desired look is not achieved. If I ever tend to 'overdo' them ( personally I never think this but friends honesty is priceless!) You can reduce the colour by removing the excess product with a dry cotton pad or bud.

As mentioned the kit comes with a tweezers and two brushes. The tweezers are quite strong and although small and a little fiddly, the neatness of them allow for exact extraction. I do not recommend plucking your eyebrows if you've never had them shaped, if they are unruly or before you intend on going somewhere as you may have redness or swelling in the area, even watering eyes - spoiling your make-up.

The brushed contained are good for small brows and fine hair. I do use them when touching up my make-up during the day but prefer to use a long handle Revlon angel brush with I purchased at superdrug for 8.50.

I have been using regular matt brown eye shadows to fill in my brows for a few years now, have tried penciles, and 'eyebrow shadows' but my favourit product has to be BrowZings! Something that is always in my make-up bag and a must have item for any cosmetic craving gal


Cliona