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Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque in Appechissant 01 - Review...

Bourjois Rouge Edition Aqua Laque in Appechissant 01 - £8.99

I am absolutely in love with the Maybelline Coloursensational Elixirs so when Bourjois bought these out I was desperate to try them out. I purchased the shade Appechissant 01, it's the perfect mix of peach and pink so right up my alley. I had high hopes for these but to be honest I'm not massively keen. The pigmentation is lovely and they feel really light on the lips which is ideal but they have more issues than benefits. It applies rather patchy so I have to rub it in for an even coverage. I can deal with that but it just doesn't last at all, I wouldn't even say it lasts on the lips for an hour so it's pretty pointless. I was expecting better from this but unfortunately I will not be purchasing anymore of these. The matte version is much better so I will be sticking to them in future.

Jess xo

Wishlist #54 - Feeling the Benefit...

Wishlist #54 - Feeling the Benefit... by jesscotton featuring a benefit mascara

ASOS moto jacket, £68 / Topshop black vest / Topshop high waisted skinny jeans, £50 / Topshop ankle boots, £100 / ASOS high heel shoes, £36 / Topshop bead necklace, £30 / Topshop necklace, £16 / Topshop earrings / Cream eyeshadow, £34 / Benefit liquid foundation, £24 / Benefit mascara, £16 / Bourjois matte lipstick, £7.33

The Endless Mac Love Affair...

Deelight Cremesheen Glass - £17.50
Smoked Purple Lipstick - £15.50
Craving Lipstick - £15.50

So it's that time again where I make a Mac order. I've been putting it off for a while (my self control has been brill) but I finally caved. I only made a small order to feed my Mac addiction for a while longer. All lip products not that I need anymore, but I just couldn't help myself.

I have been eyeing up the lipstick in Smoked Purple ever since Barbara made this video and this tutorial. It just looks amazing on her and I needed it. It's similar to Cyber but it's a matte formula which I actually prefer. Then I also picked up Craving lipstick which is a really pretty pink shade. It's lovely just applied lightly and patted into the lips or layered up for a brighter bolder lip. The finally I picked up the Cremesheen glass in Deelight which doesn't look like much in the bottle but on it's really pretty. It's one of those shades that looks pretty on so many different skin tones.

Reviews will be heading your way in the next couple of weeks for these products so keep your peepers open for that. Sorry I've been MIA for the last few weeks, there's been a lot going on in my world and unfortunately this has suffered because of this but I'm trying to get back into the routine of daily blogging so that should be fun!

Jess xo

INSTA OOTN #2

Dress - Missguided

Leather Jacket - George at Asda

Shoes - New Look

I love experimenting with outfits, especially for a night out. There's nothing worse than walking into a club and seeing a tonne of girls wearing the same outfit as you but there are only a limited number of shops for you all to shop in so sooner or later you're going to bump into someone wearing the same. So, how I think about it is that it's the way you wear it, the different possibilities of how you can throw it all together. I bought this slightly boring t shirt dress was a bargain from Missguided, I loved the way it fitted and the dipped hem was really flattering and slightly sexy. So I also threw on some over knee socks for a slightly sexy winter edge and these gorgeous heels from New Look, that I'm in love with. I also put on a leather jacket as well because sometimes you can feel quite self conscious with your arms and legs on show and it also pulls in another edge. This is outfit consists of really simple pieces but all tied in together with basic colours and features.

Jess xo

Clinique 3 Step Skincare Routine Introduction Kit - Review ...

Clinique 3 Step Skincare Routine Introduction Kit - £20

For Christmas my lovely Mum gifted me with the chance to go and see the skin experts at Clinique and a voucher to treat myself with. She came too and we both had a little pamper session together which was really lovely. I had been suffering with problematic skin, nothing serious but it was just never smooth and spot free so I wanted to talk to someone who knew what they were actually talking about. I spoke to her about my skin type in detail and my issues which she put through their database which offered a few solutions. We decided together that I probably wasn't removing my make up thoroughly enough which was leaving a build up of dead skin cells which was leaving my skin lumpy. She suggested that I try this 3 step skin care system, which differs from person to person depending what their skin type is. I was put the the fourth category which is for oily skined gals. To cut to the chase, I love this and I can't imagine my life without it right now. You start with an oil controling soap, which removes most make up and acts as a cleanser. Then step 2 is more of a toner, which acts as a double cleanser and gets rid of any other nasties that are left on your skin. Then the final step is the moisturiser which is absorbed really quickly and comfortably, especially considering I have oily skin. Overall, my skin is a lot softer and smoother, it leaves my skin feeling fresh and cleansed ready for a day ahead or after a long day. If you're suffering with skin problems and can't seem to get things right then I would recommend you try this 3 step system out. It makes skincare really easy and then you can add any other products to it that you like or want to try. You start with a basic skincare base that works and then you can add what else you want.

Step 1: Cleanse

Step 2: Exfoliate

Step 3: Moisturise.

Jess xo