Tanya Burr Lip Glosses: Aurora and Berry Picking

Hello everyone today I bring you a review on one of my favorite affordable lip glosses. I just love finding a high quality product at a great price which is exactly what the Tanya Burr Lip Glosses are. I currently own two: Aurora and Berry Picking, but you can be sure my collection will increase in the future.

These lip glosses come in a nice looking tube, nothing fancy but it looks classic and not cheap at all. The two shades I own have a lovely creamy formula that glides on the lips offering moisture and lots of shine. The pigmentation level is great, they are not opaque but the color still packs a punch. You can also build up the intensity by layering it and worry not, it never feels sticky. The texture is actually very smooth on the lips, which is quite pleasant. They wear for a few hours easily and the shine and color fade evenly so you don’t end up with patchy looking lips. Another thing I love is their sweet fruity scent, it is delicious!

As for the actual colors, Aurora is a cute medium pink color, on me it looks a bit brighter and darker than in the tube. Honestly it does not suit my complexion the best but the formula is so great I like wearing it anyway. Berry Picking is my favorite of the two, it’s a real berry color with gold shimmer that’s a bit sheerer than Aurora, but it adds gorgeous dimension to your lips. It’s not too dark or too red so you can easily wear on its own during the daytime and it is also lovely over a stain. I was just blown away by these glosses, the quality is truly incredible for the price.

There are quite a few colors I plan on picking up next (I’m looking at you I Found Nemo). You can get the Tanya Burr Lip Glosses in select Superdrug and they are also available on their website and on Feelunique (ships internationally).

  

Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel in Rouge in Style

Like most girls, I love wearing nail polish and while my application technique has improved from the days where I would coat nail and cuticle in a thick layer of polish, the one thing that has not changed is my patience. I just can’t sit still once I have painted them which often results in me denting the polish, frustratingly giving up on the whole affair and removing everything. So when I got the Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel in Rouge in Style as a gift with purchase from Boots, I was intrigued.

The idea of such a polish conjured images of perfectly painted nails and no maddening battles with nail polish remover. According to Bourjois, you can paint your nails in one second due to the gel formula and it large brush with a curved edge. In reality, I would say that it takes a bit more than one second but the brush fits the nailbed really well and to formula is so creamy and pigmented that you can easily get away with one coat.

As for the results, the finish is glossy and the polish dries very quickly. I think this is the perfect to use when you are in a hurry and it is quite a handy product to have around. That being said, for all the positive aspects the formula lacks in wear-time. This sadly did not last more than a day without chipping on me. Obviously with such a vibrant shade the chips were quite noticeable so I mostly use it when I’m in a hurry because it looks gorgeous when first painted on.

If I were to purchase one from the line, I would go for a lighter color since any chipping would be less noticeable. To me this is quite a convenient polish to own because of the formula, but I would not say it is a must-have. 

The Bourjois 1 Seconde Nail Enamel is available from Boots and Superdrug in the U.K., you can also find it on Feelunique or have a look at the Bourjois website for store locators. 

Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Blackberry

Spring is usually all about pastel colors for nails and as much as I love the trend, sometimes it just does not feel appropriate. I know we are almost at the end of April, but I can still see patches of snow trying to hold on outside. This is why I turned to one of my favorite transitional nail polishes: Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Blackberry.

I love wearing this in the fall, but I realized it is also perfect for spring when the weather is still cool. Blackberry is a gorgeous inky blue shade and I find it quite unique because it does not have any purple undertones at all. It’s a perfect in between shade, not too light or too dark and the cream finish makes it super chic.

As for the formula, I love the Gelly Hi Shine line, the polish is opaque in two coats, the finish is super glossy and the dry time is minimal. The polish also wears really well, it lasted several days on me without chipping even though I did a lot of manual that normally destroys my nail polish. Barry M created a solid line with great quality products at a super affordable price. I highly recommend this nail polish and I think a few other colors will make their way to my collection in the future.

The Barry M Gelly Hi Shine in Blackberry is available in the U.K. from Boots and Superdrugand you can also find it on the Barry M website. 

L’Oréal Color Riche Lipstick in Cassis Passion

Having a great day-to-night lipstick is essential to any busy girl. I’m always carrying tons of lip products around, but there are days when I enjoy simply having one lipstick that can give me different looks. One of my favorites is the L’Oréal Color Riche Lipstick in Cassis Passion. 

This is a creamy berry shade that’s perfectly balanced, it’s not too red or too pink and it doesn’t pull purple on me. You can pat it on for a nice stain or apply it straight from the bullet for a more intense finish. The formula is super pigmented and creamy, it doesn’t drag on the lips and you don’t need to apply multiple layers to get great color payoff. It’s a fantastic product that does not disappoint and the gold packaging looks really chic.  

        

                               

Saving the best for last, the L’Oréal Color Riche Lipstick in Cassis Passion is super affordable and you can easily find it at the drugstore. Boots and Superdrug in the U.K. often have it on offer. This specific color seems to only be available in Europe but the Color Riche line has a great color selection that’s definitely worth checking out. 

Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover

I have a quick review for you today and the product in question is all about helping you save time. The Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover makes quick work of removing all traces of nail polish in matters of seconds, it really is magical.

All the magic happens inside the plastic bottle, it contains a sponge that is soaked in remover formula. There is a hole in the middle of the sponge so you simply need to put your finger inside and wiggle it around the sponge to remove your nail polish. After seconds you’re left with clean nails and the sponge really helps get the polish off  the sides and cuticles. 

                           

           

As for the formula, I think it’s amazing. It contains sweet almond oil, making it very moisturizing and keeping your nails from feeling uncomfortable like some acetone remover to do. The sweet almond oil also helps mask the typical scent of nail polish remover and since you’re not pouring it, your room won’t smell of chemicals afterwards.

I’ve been using mine for months and I’ m really impressed by the quality of this product. The sponge has not started drying out and the formula is still as efficient as ever. It works well on both dark and pale nail polishes, but you should not use it on glitter polish to avoid tearing the sponge. For less than £5 it’s a great budget buy and a staple in my bathroom cabinet.

You can find the Bourjois Magic Nail Polish Remover from Boots and Superdrug in the U.K. For the rest of the world I suggest having a look at your local Bourjois counter, it’s definitely worth tracking down.

Colab Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo in New York

It’s the end of the week and your hair needs a little pick-me-up? When that happens to me, I like to reach for a nice dry shampoo and my absolute favorite is the Colab Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo. The line was released last fall by blogger/YouTuber/model Ruth Crilly (A Model Recommends) and it is amazing.

This dry shampoo comes in five different scents: London (classic), Rio (tropical), New York (fruity), Paris (floral) and Tokyo (oriental). I own the New York one which has a fruity fragrance but still manages to have a sophisticated scent, it’s not a kiddy strawberry scent for example. Honestly I think they all smell incredible and it really adds to the products efficiency because it leaves my hair smelling nice and refreshed. As far as performance goes, this really is sheer and invisible. It left no white residue in my hair and didn’t feel tacky even if I used a fair amount. In terms of volume, the formula doesn’t really give you any but it doesn’t claim to be a volumizer. Instead, this cleans my hair like nothing else, I actually prefer it to Batiste because it’s lighter and the formula is finer.

If you prefer something that adds volume you should have a look at the Colab ExtremeVolume Dry Shampoo which is formulated to add body to the hair as well as refresh it. Both products come in a regular and a travel size version which is super convenient  and they are very affordable. I personally would go for the bigger size, I purchased the travel version and went through it quite quickly because I enjoyed using it so much.

You can get the Colab Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo from Superdrug and Feelunique in the U.K. In Canada, you can find it in London Drugs and Jean Coutu but only the London and Rio scents are available.