Manchester: Mini Make-Up Haul

On my trip to Manchester (UK) I picked up a few make-up goodies to try out. I bought just a few bits, but mainly brands I can't find in Spain. I had to take advantage!

The first item I purchased was the Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain in the colour Honey Douce (001). The reason why I chose this lip product was because I really was lacking a natural everyday lipstick/stain. I didn't used to wear as much lipstick but now I have kind of got to love it and really enjoy playing with different products. The colour looks darker on the picture than what it really is once you have applied it to your lips, as it turns out more like a pinkish stain rather than a dark pink. I think this is the perfect colour if you are going for a natural everyday look or if you want to go dramatic on the eyes but subtile on the lips. One of my favorite things about this product is it is so moisturizing for your lips and makes them look healthy and glowy (Fun fact: it actually smells like spearmint!)

The second item is the Revlon Colorstay Moisture Stain in the colour Parisian Passion (005). Now, they did have an offer going on that was 2 Revlon lip products for 10 pounds, which if you ask me if a pretty good deal. I picked this one up because I thought the colour was so pretty, plus I really like the square packaging and I think it looks neat and sophisticated. The colour is a dark red, maybe a little bit on the pinky side, but not too much. It definitely adds moisture and shine to your lips which I'm not too keeing on because I prefer dark colours like ths one to set in place and be matte. I haven't worn it to go out yet but we will see how it goes

The third and last item is the Real Techniques Stippling Brush (by Sam and Nic Chapman). My actual make-up brushes aren't very good quality: the bristles fall off, they prick your skin, they aren't soft or gentle... I was on the hunt for good make-up brushes. I had heard several beauty gurus on Youtube talk about this brand and include it in their make-up routines. I thought they looked like good quality brushes for a reasonable price compared to other high-end brands so I thought I'd give it a go. I haven't used this one yet but I do see a difference compared to my old brushes. This brush feels much softer and you can instantly notice the difference in quality. I will most certainly be purchasing more Real Techniques brushes if this one is as good as I think it will be

That's all for my mini make-up haul. I'm quite excited to start getting some use out of the products I bought and see what I think of them later on. For now my impression isn't bad at all!

Kelsey x