Alva Coleur Lip Balm Review - Soft Rose

Another exit review for Alva Coleur Liquid Lip Balm in Soft Rose. The 8ml tube lasted me about 4 months of daily use.

The liquid balm is a soft non-shimmery translucent rose colour although it looks purple in the tube, do not fear. It adds a hint of colour and shine to the lips. It's liquid texture means that it's easy and quick to apply but not sticky and lasts a fair amount of time before reapplication. The packaging is a simple slim lip gloss tube with screw top and wand applicator. I don't have to worry about temperature drops solidifying or highs liquefying it in my bag (if you've ever had a lipbalm/lipstick melt in your bag, you'll appreciate this even more).

The thing I like the most about this product is the scent, I never get tired of it - it smells like Vanilla Cola - something I never drink as I value my teeth but I love the smell! Also being a braces wearer (for the time being) it doesn't end up all over the front of my clear step brace which looks worse than lipstick covered teeth...

The balm is also available in a soft peach colour which will be great for soft summer lips. I tend to use this all the time as a moisturising and hydrating lip balm or preparation for wearing lipstick. I find that it acts as a temporary lip plumper without resorting to stinging or menthol sensations, so perhaps more suitable for those with cinnamon/menthol sensitivity.

I already have my back up of this product (thank goodness). A definite repurchase.

You can find out about the Alva range and the Liquid Lip Balm ingredients/prices from the Alva website.

5 new gift sets from L'Occitane

Just when you thought you had your Mother's day gift sorted, along comes L'Occitane with five gift sets! Available in Plum, Cherry, Shea Butter, Lavender (pictured) and Rose, each is £39 from their website.

4 new pigments from e.l.f Studio

More alliteration from e.l.f Cosmetics UK, the four Studio Pigments. A small selection on colours which are trendy "biologically" inspired colours.

Innocent Ivory is a cream shade which when applied leaves a beautiful irridescent pink (as a highlight for smoky eyes it's lovely. On it's own or applied over another shadow, it provides warmth and shimmer without glitter.

Mystic Moss is a deep green with flecks of silver shimmer. Intense when packed on over a darker colour or an interesting alternative to a black smoky eye. Looks amazing on every eye colour.

Magical Maroon, which if you are blue eyed is going to look simply stunning. A deep plum shimmer.

Naughty Noire is a deep charcoal colour, very little shimmer so perfect for lining, blending and it has an intense colour pay off.

I don't think I can take much more alliteration, I bet you there will be a "teasing teal" before long!

Available now at £3.50 each from the e.l.f cosmetics website.

The BEST eye make up remover I have ever had...

This is an exit interview for a product I have recently finished.

This product makes taking off all kinds of eye make up (even the most stubborn waterproof liner and mascara) a complete breeze without leaving my eyes sore and streaming. No sulphates, parabens, synthetic fragrances, colours, glycol or silicones.

It was such a surprise too, I really didn't expect a product that costs only £4.99 for a generous 125ml bottle and that is a completely vegan product but claims to be very gentle to be up to much.

Try it is all I can say. It's a definite repurchase for me!

What is it...? Follow this link here and see!

Natural Products Europe 3-4 April 2011

I will be at this show, with my friends from Alva Skincare and Makeup. I'll be giving tips on how to use their new make up range Green Equinox and valuable skin care tips on how to achieve your perfect look every day.

This is an industry event (so businesses looking to connect with other businesses) so I don't think it's possible to buy products on the day. However, I am reliably informed that there may well be a chocolate fountain and strawberries at the event in London's Olympia (there always seems to be at these healthy events)!

Hope to see you there, find out more about the exhibition here http://www.naturalproducts.co.uk/

Eye of the Day - Turquiose

4 New Mineral Eyeshadows from e.l.f Cosmetics

Smoldering is a smoky gunmetal with pink/blue/green/pewter shimmer. Yes it is gorgeous!

Flirty is a fresh deep lavender colour with silver shimmer.

Dreamy is a beautiful teal/sea green with fine silver shimmer running through it.

Beachy is a gorgeous bright blue with a blue shimmer.

Enjoy all these new spring/summer shades which are now available on the UK and Italian websites at £3 each.

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