Sunday, 25 August 2013

The Fragrance Direct Lipstick Haul



From top left, clockwise: Maybelline  Coloursensational in Raspberry Diamonds, Rimmel by Kate Moss Lasting Finish in 104, Calvin Klein Delicious luxury Creme Lipstick in Sinful and Cosmopolitan, Calvin Klein Delicious truth sheer lipstick in Retro, Calvin Klein Delicious luxury Creme Lipstick in Eros and Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in Sweetheart Tulips.


Fragrance Direct is like Boots. Impossible to leave without purchasing something. This haul, is a testament to that. Seven lipsticks in one order, I think that may be my record, how about you? The colours on the website in comparison to them in real life, are very similar and true to their colours, so I felt no regret, or that anything was unwearable, which is always a worry for me, when I order cosmetics online. Now, let's go on and discuss!

The Calvin Klein sheer lipstick in Retro is reminiscent of a champagne rhubarb, which is like the bright gorgeous, regular Rhubard, but more subtle and soft. It's very soft on the lips, and gives a very subtle almost coral flush of colour, but when layered, it becomes a stronger colour, and a more pigmented pink. It's a colour that can be layered for many different looks.

The Calvin Klein Delicious Luxury lipstick in Eros is a very raw rhubarb colour, bright and pigmented, but soft and wonderful. I find these lipsticks are so easy to apply, don't bleed and last for a good few hours before the need for another application. 

Another Calvin Klein lipstick in Cosmopolitan is very true to the colour of the beverage, it's a very watermelon sort of colour, bright, but not too bright, which seems to be a theme with these lipsticks, and the colours that i've chosen. All of the formulas are the same, and I just can't seem to fault them. They're smooth and can be layered so well without looking too heavy, which is always a good thing for a lipstick, when you need to reapply through the day. 

The final Calvin Klein lipstick in Sinful is a rich cranberry colour, dark and red, but there's something pink about it. It's gorgeous, and positively sinful, as the name suggests. It's my new go to red lip.

Rimmel's Moisture Renew in Sweetheart Tulips is such a sweet, bright, fun shade that reminds me of a darker raspberry sorbet. It's one of the darker pinks that I own, but it's still bright and playful, and makes me smile whenever I wear it. Much like the other Moisture Renew shades, it's formula is not drying and wonderfully pigmented. 

Another brilliant lipstick from Rimmel is a one from Kate Moss' lasting finish line, in 104, and to be honest, I have been searching for this shade in every Boots that I've been to, but I came up empty handed. Enter Fragrance Direct, and bam! I am now the proud owner of a blackberry coloured lipstick that still smells as wonderful as the other Kate Moss' lipsticks. I am addicted to the smell of these bad boys. 

The last lipstick on offer is from Maybelline, and it's in the shade Raspberry Diamonds and reminds me, quite honestly of the colour of stewed plums, but with a shot of shimmery glitter running through it. It's a glorious colour, and I adore wearing it. It's glimmers in the light, and is gloriously glossy, despite the fact that I am usually not a fan of anything too glossy or sticky.

I just realised that all the colour references are food... oh dear? Haha.

Are there any lipsticks that you're loving right now? Any cheeky Fragrance Direct hauls that you're so happy about about? Let me know (: xx








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  1. stunning blog!!

    would you like to follow each other?

    www.fashionshores.blogspot.com

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    1. Thank you sweetie (: I'd love to, I'll go add you right now. I love looking at new blogs (:

      xx

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  2. I also bought strawberry tulips! Love it :-)

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    1. Isn't it such a gorgeous colour? I just love it! (:

      xx

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  3. Love the Kate Moss shade! So gorgeous.

    Jordan-Alice

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    1. I think it's going to be such a strong a/w colour, and the formulation is gorgeous as always.
      I so recommend it (:

      xx

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  4. Loving the Raspberry Diamonds, the purple is lovely i think.
    Also I have nominated you lovely for the Liebster Award :) It's because i like your blog really. The link to my article for your nomination is: http://cherrielamode.blogspot.com.au/2013/08/the-liebster-award-nominations.html

    I promise it's a real thing aha :)

    Have a lovely day :)
    xCherie

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    1. Oh my gosh wow! That is so lovely of you! Thank you so much sweetie <3 wow!
      I hope you have a fabulous day too, sweetie! <3

      xx

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  5. Great haul. I love browsing Fragrance Direct online, it's amazing for great makeup and beauty bargains!

    I'm loving MUA lipsticks at the moment. Some of the shades/formulas are better than others in the range but the creamier textured ones are amazing for only £1!

    I've just started following via Bloglovin and Twitter :-)

    The Miss Beauty Saver Blog

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    1. It's so good, isn't it? I could buy solo much, and spend an absolute fortune! Hehe.
      I know, the MUA lipsticks are so good, aren't they? The creamy texture is right up my street (:

      Oh, thank you lovely (:

      I'll make sure to do the same (:

      xx

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  6. I love how you've done swatches as kisses on paper, such a unique idea :)

    life-of-libby.blogspot.co.uk xx

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    1. Awe, thank you sweetie (: I thought it was a cute way to do swatches, and I totally recommend it (: hehe.

      xx

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  7. Such a creative way to show the colours, love love love! Huge fan of the Kate Moss lipsticks, you have some amazing shades!
    Lydia Rose
    www.lydiarosexo.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Awe thank you, I was a bit weary of mixing two different picture locations, but i'm very glad that you like it (:
      I think they're all so wonderful, and were so inexpensive! I adore Fragrance Direct <3

      Thank you sweetie

      xx

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  8. OMG, it's lipstick heaven! Thanks for the swatches, bet your lips were tired after that one! haha Lovely reviews as well. I'm part of the SO project too, so I just started following! xx

    ferdies-place.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, it is pretty heavenly, isn't it? (: They were a little bit, but it's all in the name of beauty! So I didn't mind at all, haha (: oooh yay, a fellow SO project blogger <3 I'll make sure that i'm following you too, sweetie <3

      Thank you so much

      xx

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