L'Oréal Paris X Balmain Lipstick in 469 Fever

This post has been long in the making. I pre-ordered this lipstick because I was really excited about the collection, then I was so busy with my thesis that I couldn't wear it because I had to take photos first –blogger struggles-. And now the lighting is so bad outside that every time I want to show you the way it looks on my lips it's too dark. Anyways, here I am with a full review of one of the nicest colours from the L’Oréal Paris X Balmain collection.

It was quite hard for me to decide which lipstick to pick. Since I wanted to not spend all my money on the entire collection I set my eyes on just one. Better said than done when you are a lipstick junkie like me. After spending a lot of time looking at swatches and colours I ended up choosing the colour 468 Fever. A warm red orange colour that got my attention right from the start.

First of all, I LOVE the packaging of these lipsticks. I would not expect any different as mister Balmain himself, Olivier Rousteing, designed them. There are three different themes in this collection (Safari, Rock & Couture) and each theme has their own colour. As this lipstick is part of the Safari collection, the lipstick comes in green marble and gold packaging. It complements the orange colour so well and it looks really luxurious. Especially with the Balmain logo printed on the side. 

The lipstick is supposed to be matte and although they are a mattifying on the lips they don't come near the Colourpop matte liquid lipsticks. Personally I’m a bit done with the Kylie Jenner liquid lipstick trend -even though I have about 25 liquid lipsticks- so I don't mind that. I love how natural these kinds of lipsticks can make your lips look in comparison to the liquid form. It doesn't mean I will never wear liquid lipsticks again; I just need a break I think.

The Fever lipstick is really easy to apply and the orangey red colour has a good pay off. The pigmentation is good and with one swipe I have a full orange pout. It lasts as long as many other lipsticks I own. It won't budge when you don't eat or drink, but since this is me it's quite impossible to not eat and drink all day, so touch ups are definitely necessary. 

I always get so many complements when I wear this lipstick. It makes me look awake and happy without being too out there as some orange lipsticks can be a bit too crazy. I mean I love me some MAC Morange but not on a daily basis. In summer maybe, but in winter it's a big no no for me.

Fever is definitely a lipstick that I will wear more often. It's a perfect all seasons kind of lipstick, it stays on very long, looks good on a lot of skin tones and you'll probably get lots of complements. What's not to like? The collection has been out for a few months now, but I did see them at the L’Oréal counter when I was in London a couple of weeks ago. You have to check them out if you haven't already. Or just have another look, because the other shades are also to die for!

Have you tried any lipsticks from the L'Oréal Paris X Balmain collection?

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A Feel Unique Haul

The website Feel Unique is my go-to place to fulfil all my beauty craving needs. Especially skincare since they sell the brand First Aid Beauty and you all know I love that! In my recent order I picked up three things: two F.A.B. cleansers and an eyeliner from L’Oréal Paris.

For me the Face Cleanser from F.A.B. is the best cleanser I ever tried. It takes off my make-up so well and leaves my skin feeling soft and clean. It just does the job without irritating my skin and the Jumbo Face Cleanser -same stuff just a bigger size- lasts me for about six months. No surprise that this was in my shopping basket again!

Every time I have a look at First Aid Beauty I spot the First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser with Red Clay. Something about the fact that it's especially for oily and acne-prone skin makes me want to purchase it. And this time I did! I already tried it out and it's so lovely. Review coming soon!

Since my eyeliner ran out I was in desperate need of a new one. There was an offer going which made this L'Oréal Paris Super Liner Eyeliner about €7.00. So cheap compared to how much it costs in the Netherlands! I already tried the Black Lacquer version which I really liked, so I'm excited to give this one a go.

Do you shop on Feel Unique? What do you always get from there?

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A Beauty Haul

A few weeks ago I was super happy to be invited to a beauty sale. As a beauty addict there is no greater place than a room full of new make-up products that are half the price. I tried to behave myself and not buy everything I laid my eyes on, but I did find some amazing items that I am going to show you today! Hope you enjoy watching it!

What is on your beauty wishlist?

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L'Oréal Paris Super Liner Black Lacquer

Winged liner is one of my favourite make-up looks ever. The only problem is that I suck at it. I bow down - hello Beyoncé reference - to people that do master the skill of applying winged liner perfectly. I personally have good and bad days and it usually takes a lot of cotton buds - or even removing the entire eye look- to have wings that are sort of even. 

A lot of it is the product you use and I've discovered that eyeliner pens are my fave. They are easy to work with and don't smudge on me. Especially that last thing is very important to me, because I always end up with a black line on my eyelids.

I had always heard good things about the L'Oréal Paris Super Liner and when there was a 2 for 1 offer going on I couldn't resist (the other product was a different eyeliner from L'Oréal that will pop up on the blog soon!).

I'm not very good at eyeliner, but this product makes it so much easier to do. I love the ‘‘plastic pen’’ that you apply it with. Normally I hate those kinds of plastic brushes, but this works really well.

I completely understand why so many people love this product. It gives you a lot of control to make the perfect line, that is completely black - also very important - and it makes creating that winged line seem like the easiest job ever.

When I popped it in my basket, I had no idea what Black Lacquer meant. They had no normal black version, so I decided to let it surprise me. When I first put it on I immediately discovered what it was. It leaves a kind of glossy finish when you apply your eyeliner. It looks really cool and it's not your typical matte eyeliner look. 

Am I a cat-eye pro now? Nope. But it definitely makes life much easier when I do decide to do a winged liner look. Practice makes perfect, so when I’m not in a hurry I actually apply my eyeliner and hope for the best. Hopefully by next year, I will be able to make a perfect wing in less than three minutes. I’m not counting on it, but I can dream right?

Have you tried the L’Oréal Paris Super Liner before?

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