KKW BEAUTY LIP LINERS & NUDE CRÈME LIPSTICKS - REVIEW

As I mentioned in a previous post, I’ve been completely immersed in Allana’s channel. I’ve watched every single video that she’s uploaded in the last year, and also quite a few from the very beginning of her Youtube career. I’m honestly obsessed and need someone to hold an intervention! #help 

In so many of her videos she mentions the KKW Beauty lip liner in the shade 1.5 and of course, I had to have it. As the shipping to the UK was quite expensive ($14.95) and I knew I would have to pay customs, I ended up ordering a few more things. I ordered three lipsticks, one of which was a birthday present for a friend of mine, and two lip liners from the nude range. Shipping took around two weeks and I had to pay £23 for customs charge.

The lipstick packaging couldn’t be more on brand for Kim K, clear on the outside and nude on the inside. Very minimalistic. I went for shades 3 and 4 from the Nude Crème collection. The formula is very smooth and buttery, they feel so nice on the lips, not drying or uncomfortable at all. They’re not very long wearing, but the same can be said for almost every other buttery lipstick out there. You can’t have it all my friends. Shade 3 is my favourite of the two. On the website it’s described as a mid-tone terracota shade, and I would have to agree. It’s a gorgeous orangey-brown that definitely leans more on the orange side, but a beautiful nude. Shade 4 is a cool toned nude. I reach for this kind of shade a lot, it’s pretty much my go-to everyday nude. 

Onto the lip liners! I got shades Nude 1 and Nude 1.5 of course. Thank you Allana. Firstly I have to talk about the packaging. I’m not sure if my pencils are faulty, but the lids on them aren’t secure at all. They fall off every time I pick them up and it’s really annoying. I’m not sure the product will last very long with such a loose lid. I’m sure it will dry up quickly. Shame really because I love the product. Nude 1 I’d say is my favourite as it’s a lighter shade and easier to pull off on an everyday basis. Nude 1.5 is slightly darker and deeper, it really reminds me of MAC Stripdown. When swatched side by side I couldn’t tell them apart. Both KKW lip liners are really creamy and easy to apply and are super long wearing. 

Overall I am very impressed with these products. The lip liners would’ve made it into my everyday makeup bag if it weren’t for the faulty lids. I like that Kim K really thought of everyone when she came out with this colour range, the same can’t be said for many big brands out there. Have you tried anything from the brand? What are your thoughts?

Lots of love, 

SFS.

D&G L'IMPÉRATRICE 3

A few days ago I was travelling from Porto airport when I spotted the Dolce and Gabbana L’Impératrice perfume in Duty Free. I stopped to give it a sniff and immediately looked around to see if anyone was watching me - something about spraying perfume on myself in a shop or in an airport feels ilegal lol. Does anyone else feel like that? Thankfully I was alone and proceeded to douse myself in it, hehe. 

I had a whole two hours of flight time to regret my decision of not buying it, but luckily for me, I spotted it on my way out of arrivals with a 40% off sticker on it! It was clearly meant to be. 

It’s the most perfect fragrance, soft, light and feminine. It smells quite fruity with a bit of floral, but the musky notes really bring the sexiness to it. I also love the bottle. It’s very minimalistic and simple, but somehow very sophisticated. I feel like it matches the scent so well and it looks beautiful on my dressing table. I actually look forward to spraying this on myself which is a feeling I haven’t experienced in a very long time. 

What perfume are you loving at the moment?

Lots of love,

SFS.

TOP 3 DRY SKIN SAVIOURS

It has been a hot minute since I felt excited about skincare or makeup, but recently the love for both of those things sparked again! I went crazy and made so many orders, I am actually scared to add up the total because I know it put a serious dent in my bank account… a serious dent! I made some amazing discoveries when it came to skincare and I am so excited to share my love for these products with you. These have been my go-to’s when my skin has been crying for help and have undoubtedly become staples in my skincare routine.

I heard about the Noni Glow Face Balm by Kora Organics through Allana’s channel. I recently found her on YouTube and I can’t believe I didn’t know about her sooner. I have been binge watching her videos pretty much on a daily basis and I honestly can’t get enough. If you’re looking for someone new to watch who is informative but is also super hilarious, look no further! Anyway, back to the product. This is perfect for on the go. It’s small and compact so it fits in your pocket if you don’t fancy carrying a bag with you. It’s a very moisturising balm that comes in a handy twist up stick, so you can just glide it over your face at any point you feel like you need some hydration. I personally like to use it when my skin is feeling a little tight and dry. Sometimes I layer it over my normal skincare, other times I use it on its own. I mainly love it for travelling as my skin tends to shrivel up during flights, so I just whack this out, sweep it over my face and it really helps to make my skin feel comfortable again. It’s also a great one for after the gym if you don’t want to carry your whole skincare drawer with you.

An oldie but a goodie, the Elizabeth Arden 8 Hour Cream. This one isn't a new discovery, in fact I’ve lost count of how many tubes of this I’ve gone through. My favourite use for this is when I have a cold, or when my skin is so dry that it cracks. This has a very thick consistency and I love to rub a generous amount over my nose before going to bed. It never fails to amaze me! I could go to bed with the driest, most flaky nose, and I will always wake up to a smooth one the morning after using this. It’s a miracle worker! I also love to rub it in my cuticles before bed. 

My friend Veronika introduced me to the Weleda Skin Food cream back in October. I remember loving it and saying that I would buy it, but ended up forgetting about it. Thanks to Allana I was reminded of this fabulous product again. It feels like I’m repeating myself but this is also a very thick cream and everything I have been missing in my life! I love to apply this to my elbows and knees, but I mainly love putting this on my face after a long week of flights. It makes my skin feel like a baby’s bum, so soft! I bought the small tube in case it broke me out, but now that I know that my skin loves it, I will be buying the bigger size.

What are your skincare saviours? 

Lots of love, 

SFS.