DIOR Addict Lip Maximizer is described as a revolutionary lip care system that boosts volume instantly and restructures in the long-term, thanks to a unique blend of hyaluronic and marine-based fillers that smooth, moisturize and leave lips irresistibly plump. Apply under regular lipstick or gloss for volume and shine, or morning and night as a 15-day intensive cure. Its fresh mint-vanilla scent makes it even more addictive.
Warning: If you have already found a favourite lip balm or lip treatment, please don’t bother reading this…it might generate unwanted lemmings.
Ever hear of this brand – B Never Too Busy To Be Beautiful? It is the sister brand to Lush. Lush specialises in skincare, haircare and bath products but BNTBBTBB (sorry…its name is way too long!) specialises in makeup!! I was told by their sa that all products are suitable for vegans and mirrors Lush’s idea of using natural ingredients for their products.
I have not personally tried any of their stuff but I did test-drive their fragrances and played with their glitter – loose Face and Body Glitter and Metallic Loose Powder when I was in store…gorgeous!! The loose glitter is slightly chunky but the loose metallic powder are gorgeous!! These come in pretty carved wooden jars and their fragrances all came in vintage bottles and because its vintage, not every bottle is the same. This idea of different packaging remains true for their other products…the same shade of lipgloss or eyeshadow would come in an array of different gorgeous beaded casings! So besides choosing the shade you want, you also get to choose the casing!! The idea is to turn makeup into a hobby…making each product collectible…apparently each beaded casing is hand made in India!
Their products are available at B Never To Busy To Be Beautiful . There are only 3 stores in UK right now, two in London- Convent Garden and Oxford Street – and one in Leeds. I do believe they ship international in case anyone is lemming for these…oh…am sure you can find these in Japan…apparently the Japanese ladies absolutely love their stuff.
I have uploaded photos of their products taken from their websites…they wouldn’t allow any photographs to be taken in store!! Am not too sure if the pictures are accurate colour wise…but I must admit their packaging looks sooo pretty!!
Face Products
Main Picture is their foundation.
Right column, Top to Bottom – Cream blusher, powder blusher and face powder with face brush.
Their face powders, blushes (cream and powder) and face powder all come in refills…so dont forget to choose a gorgeous casing right at the beginning!!
Eyes
Main Picture is their Eye Kohl.
Right column, Top to Bottom – Pressed eyeshadow, Metallic Loose Powder and Loose Glitter Pots (Face and Body Glitter)
More pictures of their pressed eyeshadow…note the different casing designs!!
More pictures of their glitter products…the smaller pictures are the glitter for face and body while the pictures of the close up are the loose metallic powders…if you want glitter, shimmer, sparkles…this are an absolutely must have for you!!! Havent convinced you yet? How about these…
The full range of loose glitter for face and body…not good enough you say?? Would these help??
The entire range of Loose Metallic Powder…
Lip Products
Main image is their Lip Stain – reminds me of what those ladies use in those period/wuxia dramas!!
See those gold things inside the pretty casing?? Apparently its gold foil!!
Has anyone tried their stuff before?? Let me know what you think of them in the comments!
I hope you enjoyed drooling over the pictures!!
~nutty
Images from https://www.bnevertoobusytobebeautiful.com/
It is almost the end of the year and by this time, every newspaper , TV program or magazine will have an article or program on the either the best of something for that year or a run-down on the memorable / unforgettable events of the year. There have been several unforgettable events for 2008 but in keeping with the theme of this blog (i.e beauty related), this post will be about the best beauty/skincare items I have found this year.
Presenting my best of 2008…
Best for: Actually making my wimpy non existent lashes stay curled and defined!
#2 – Chanel Les Tissages de Chanel Blush Duo Tweed Effect
Best for: Being chick babe men magnet!!
#3 – La Mer Hydrating Infusion
Best for: Solving my dehydrated flaking skin problem!
#4 – La Mer Lip Balm
Best for: Giving me soft kissable lips!
#5 – Too Faced Borderline Anti-feathering Lip Pencil in Clear
Best for: Keeping my lipstick and lipgloss where they should be, lasting longer than they should be and at an affordable price!
#6 – Becca Beach Tint
Best for: Its numerous multi-purpose uses!
#7 – Norwegian Formula Foot Cream for damaged and cracked skin (intensive repair)
Best for: Repairing my horrible cracked heels and at an affordable price!!
#8 – Kanebo Mascara 38°C Silk Performance
Best for: No longer giving me panda eyes and having the easiest removal method – just warm water and its gone!
#9 – YSL Rouge Volupte Lipstick
Best for: Creamy texture and intense pigment.
#10 – the Sanctuary Spa Hot Sugar Scrub
Best for: Non abrasive scrub that gives off a slight heat – good for deep cleansing and warming up muscles! All at affordable prices!
Please do share your best finds of 2008 as well! I will be posting the individual reviews of the products in the future, so please stay tune for them!
Happy reading!
~nutty
