Shiseido Lipsticks

I must say that these lipsticks by Shiseido are probably the best blingy lipsticks I have ever worn. They have tiny sparkly bits in them and are highly pigmented and moisturising. 

You won't be needing a lipgloss on top of these! 

Ideally I would like to have all of them.

Arbonne makeup

I was recently sent some goodies by Arbonne and here is a picture of the items (minus the packaging).  Of them, I have tried the primer, creamy finish high lighter, foundations on myself and some friends and they all go on very smooth. The foundations have a matte finish so even though 2 types of powders were supplied I found using those only made the finish too powdery; that might be more appropriate for oily skins or hot climates.
The eyeshadows that I was sent were a metallic brown and a metallic grey, and they are both great. The blusher supplied is a shocking pink and I found it looked good on both olive and light skinned girls.
There was also a huge bottle with a pump which a face,hair and body wash, so if you are someone that likes a fruity smell and not a lot of bubbles then this is for you!
I have yet to try the creams in sachets marked RE (for mature skin). Will let you know.....

Strawberries and Carmex

I thought I should recommend one of my favourites in my makeup kit - a lip balm by Carmex. I recently purchased their new variety in strawberry flavour! I must say this is pretty mild in flavour as compared to the cherry one which has been out a longer and I do prefer that one over the regular Carmex.



If you are going to buy any, for a kit as a makeup artist or just someone who wants to offer to friends; without having to dunk their fingers in their tub, I would recommend the squeezy tube variety as it is more hygeinic.
As the weather is cold and heating is on, lips (and your skin) will get dry and chapped, so apart from drinking water and having fruits, wearing some of your favourite lip balm is bound to help that smile.

To cry or not to cry

Do read the blog as I will be recommending products time to time. Although new products arrive in the market all the time, some of them are my firm favourites for brides!  Top of my list is Lancome's mascara - Hypnose drama. This adds not only volume to the luscious lashes (so some girls can opt out of wearing false lashes) but is waterproof too! So, if and when there is that need to shed tears, atleast it can be without black streaks down the aisle..........