CARMEX MOISTURIZING LIP BALM IN CHERRY: REVIEW & PHOTOS

After hearing so many lovely things about the Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balms, I decided to pick up the Cherry flavor at Urban Outfitters in London. The Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry is a lip balm with a unique formula that soothes, moisturises and relieves dry lips. It contains SPF 15, which helps protect the lips from getting damaged by the sun. It's so important to keep both skin and lips protected from the sun, especially during those really hot Summer months! :-)

 ♥ Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry. 

 The Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry goes on nice and evenly in a thin layer. It doesn't feel greasy and it makes my lips so smooth and soft. It also makes them look super glossy too, which I love.

I like using this as a ''base'' before I apply my lipsticks. It makes them go on a lot more smoother and evenly. Lipsticks with a drier formula feels a lot more comfortable to wear, and it also keep the lips nice and hydrated throughout the day.

♥ Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry.

The Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry comes in a little yellow and red squeeze tube for easy application. It has a cherry scent which smells delicious, but it's quite strong. It  has a aftertaste which I'm not too found of, but I guess cherries isn't the worst taste in the world, or what? :-)

I like that it comes in a squeeze tube, because it's a lot more hygienic than the little pots. 

 It contains menthol, which gives the lips that cooling and tingly feeling. It stays put on my lips about an hour (depending on how much I apply) before I need to re-apply again. I love applying this before I go to bed, my lips feel incredible soft when I wake up the next morning. You just have to try it for yourself! :-)

 ♥ Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry. 

Overall, the Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry has quickly become a favorite of mine. I have been using it every single day for the past week and I'm already hooked! If you are looking for a lip balm that's going to help nourish dry and chapped lips, this is an awesome product.

I know that I will be getting a lot of good use out this lip balm, even more so now that Autumn is around the corner. I will probably not be able to leave the apartment without making sure that it's is in my handbag! Can you tell that I'm a little addicted to lip balms? Lol, I always need to have a couple of them lying around in my bag. 

I think everyone and their cat should be adding this to their Autumn/Winter essentials, it's a must have in my book! :-)

♥ Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry. 

Ingredients:
Petrolatum, Lanolin, Aroma, Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate, Cetyl Esters, Theobroma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butter, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Benzophenone-3, Camphor, Menthol, Vanillin, Synthtic Lainalool, Benzyl Cinnamate, Geraniol. Contains Oxybenzone.

Where to buy?
The Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry is available at Superdrug for £2.69, HERE, Urban Outfitters for €4.50, HERE and eBay for $5.49 (free shipping), HERE. 

Note:
Carmex is cruelty free.

Have you tried out the Moisturizing Lip Balm by Carmex? Which flavor is your favorite? Do you have a favorite lip balm? :-) Love, Christine♥

LONDON BEAUTY HAUL: REVLON, TOO FACED, SLEEK MAKEUP, BENEFIT, BOURJOIS, BARRY M & MORE

Today, I have a super exciting haul to share with you. I picked up a bunch of beauty goodies when Simon and I was in London on holiday. Hauls are some of my favorite posts to read, so I thought it would be fun to show you the items that I decided to pick up on our trip.

We had such a fun time in London. We did a bunch of really fun things, one of them being a day filled with shopping at Oxford Street. We stopped by Debenhams, Topshop, Boots, The Body Shop and Superdrug. I managed to find products that I wanted to try out in every store that we went to. Being a beauty blogger is a definitely a dangerous thing, especially for your wallet, lol. But enough with the rambling, let's take a look at the items that I picked up! :-) 

 ♥ Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eyeshadow Palette, HERE.

 ♥Revlon Parfumerie Scented Nail Enamel in Apricot Nectar, HERE, China Flower, HERE and Autumn Spice, HERE.

 ♥ Barry M Nail Paint in Bright Purple, HERE, Raspberry, HERE and Berry Cosmo, HERE.

 ♥ Essie Nail Lacquer in Ruffles and Feathers, HERE Essie Apricot Cuticle Oil, HERE and Topshop Nail Lacquer in Awol, HERE.

 ♥ Benefit Cosmetics Gimme Brow in Light/Medium, HERE.

 ♥ Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 Blush Palette in Pink Lemonade, HERE.

♥The Body Shop Olive Body Butter, HERE and The Body Shop Early Harvest Raspberry Body Scrub, HERE.

♥ LUSH Cosmetics D'Fluff Strawberry Shaving Soap, HERE.

♥ Benefit Cosmetics They're Real Push-Up Liner, HERE and Rimmel London Lash Accelerator Mascara, HERE.

 ♥ Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation in Vanille Clair, HERE and Revlon Photoready Skinlights in Bare Light, HERE.

 ♥ Bourjois Bronzing Powder, HERE.

 ♥ Sally Hansen Airbrush Legs in Light Glow, HERE.

♥ Topshop Matte Lipstick in Inhibition, HERE.

 ♥ Topshop Blush in Dream Phone, HERE.

♥ Carmex Moisturizing Lip Balm in Cherry, HERE.

I have only tested out a couple of these beauty products and I like them so far. I will be posting my thoughts on the products that I have tried soon, so stay tuned for reviews and lots of swatches! :-)

What is your latest beauty purchase? Have you tried out any off the products above? :-) Love, Christine♥

PRODUCTS I'VE USED UP: JUNE & JULY 2014

I haven't done an empties post in so long, so I figured I would do one today and show you some off the products that I have used up during the month off June and July. I have been accumulating a lot off empty products over the last couple off months. They have just been lying around in my empties bag collecting dust, so I'm super excited to finally be able to throw everything out, lol.

So without further ado, here is my long overdue empties post! :-)

 ♥ Matrix Biolage Colorcaretherapie Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner, HERE. 

I received the Matrix Biolage Colorcaretherapie Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner a while back in one off my Glossyboxes. The Color Care Shampoo and Conditioner is specially formulated to preserve the longevity and radiance of color-treated hair. You don't have to have color-treated hair to be able to use them, mine isn't color treated.

I like how my hair felt after I used both the shampoo and conditioner together. They made my hair feel very soft and smooth, and the color off my hair looked a bit brighter as well. Both the shampoo and conditioner are very gentle on the hair. They didn't leave my hair feeling dry and it felt nice and clean afterwards. They both have a really good scent to them, which is another bonus about these!

Some hair products are quite expensive, so I love being able to try out samples before I commit to buying them. I have bought so many full sized products in the past, which I didn't end up linking. Such a waste off money if you ask me! :-)

 ♥ L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover, HERE. 

I have gone through quite a few bottles off the L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover during the past couple off months. I only kept four bottles for the sake off this post though, but I have probably used up around 8 or 9 off them.

The L'Oreal Paris Eye & Lip Make-Up Remover removes regular and waterproof eye and lip makeup quite nicely. It doesn't feel too greasy on the skin and it doesn't dry out my under eye area either. This used to be a huge favorite off mine, until I discovered the Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover. You can read more about it down below! :-)

 ♥ Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover, HERE. 

The Nivea Double Effect Eye Make-Up Remover is a new favorite off mine. I have only been using it for a couple off months now, but I can already tell that I will be sticking to it for a while. It removes regular and waterproof makeup like a charm. It doesn't feel greasy on the skin, which I really like. Nothing worse than feeling and looking like a total grease ball, lol.

The bottle cap can be removed, which is another great thing about this product. It makes it so easy to get every single drop off product out off the bottle. I love taking it with me when I travel. I just pour some off the product into a little travel bottle and I'm good to go. It definitely saves you a lot off space in your toiletry bag! :-)

 ♥ EOS Ultra Moisturizing Shave Cream in Lavender Jasmine, HERE. 

I have been a fan off the EOS Shaving Creams for a couple off years now, I just think that they are awesome! I have been using Lavender Jasmine for a couple off months now. I like how easy it is to apply. My legs feels so nice, soft and smooth afterwards and it also has a nice scent to it as well.

The EOS Shaving Creams all come with a pump, which is so convenient and very useful for when you are in the shower or on the go. I really like Lavender Jasmine, but I don't think that I will be buying it again anytime soon. I recently tried out the EOS Shave Cream in Pomegranate Raspberry and I love that one more, it smells absolutely divine! EOS also makes a sensitive shave cream, which is fragrance free. You can find that one HERE! :-)

 ♥ Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion, HERE. 

The Urban Decay Original Eyeshadow Primer Potion is a big favorite amongst beauty bloggers and vloggers on YouTube. It's been a favorite off mine for years now. I remember getting it when I ordered the Original Naked Palette by Urban Decay, that was when the palette was released. I was hooked on it after the first couple off times using it.

It's easy to apply and it blends nicely on the eyelids. It makes the eyeshadow look a bit more vibrant and also make it last a bit longer on the eyes as well. I already have a backup off this in my makeup collection, but I don't think that I will be buying another one anytime soon. I have found another eyeshadow primer that I like more and it's the Lorac Behind The Scenes Eye Primer. It's the bomb.com, probably the best eyeshadow primer that I've tried so far! :-)

♥ Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes, HERE. 

I have talked about the Simple Kind To Skin Cleansing Facial Wipes in many off my previous empties posts. I have been using these for a couple off years now and I really like them. They remove makeup very well, without stinging or irritating my sensitive skin. They are very moist and they feel super soft on the skin. I like to store them upside down, just to prevent them from drying out.

As you can see by looking at the photo, I have used up a bunch off these wipes. I really enjoy them, so I will definitely keep using them until I find something else that work better for me. What make-up remover wipes are you currently using? Any favorites? :-) 

What product(s) did you finish during the month off June and July? See anything here that you would like to try out for yourself? :-) Love, Christine♥

GIVEAWAY: WIN PRODUCTS FROM MAKEUP REVOLUTION

Happy Monday my beautiful friends! How are we all doing today? I hope that you are doing good and that you had a fun weekend. What did you get up to? Anything fun?

I have an exciting giveaway for you guys today. I have teamed up with the amazing people over at Makeup Revolution and together we are giving away a fun little bundle off beauty products to one off you guys. I'm sure you are all wondering about the prizes by now? Well, here they are! :-) 

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipsticks in Chic, Depraved and Crime, HERE. 

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipsticks in Chic, Depraved and Crime, HERE. 

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Amazing Lipsticks in Chic, Depraved and Crime, HERE. 

♥ Makeup Revolution Salvation Velvet Matte Lip Lacquer in What I Believe and Keep Lying For You, HERE.

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Salvation Velvet Matte Lip Lacquer in What I Believe and Keep Lying For You, HERE.

 ♥ Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette in Sugar and Spice, HERE.

♥ Makeup Revolution Ultra Blush Palette in Sugar and Spice, HERE.

♥ Makeup Revolution Ultra 32 Shade Eyeshadow Palette in Flawless, HERE.

I have already posted my reviews on the Amazing Lipsticks, Salvation Velvet Lip Lacquers and the Ultra Professional Blush Palette in Sugar and Spice. If you are interested in finding out more about each product, you can find my reviews HERE! :-) 

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The giveaway is open to everyone and it will end on August 29th. Good luck :-)

WEEKLY MACRO VOL.58: DEBORAH LIPPMANN NAIL LACQUER IN MERMAID'S DREAM

 ♥ Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Mermaid's Dream. 

 ♥ Deborah Lippmann Nail Lacquer in Mermaid's Dream. 

What do you think about this week's macro photo? Do you like Mermaid's Dream? What nail polish(s) from Deborah Lippmann are on your wishlist at the moment? :-) Love, Christine♥

ELF COSMETICS BEAUTY HAUL

Happy Friday! How are you doing today? Are you looking forward to the weekend? Today, I thought I would show you what I ordered from the e.l.f. Cosmetics 50% off sale. I didn't go too crazy, just picked up a couple off new items that I wanted to try out. I just got them in my hands a couple off days ago, so haven't had much time to play around with them! :-) 

 ♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in Miss Popular, HERE. 

 ♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in Miss Popular, HERE. 

 ♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics HD Blush in Showstopper, HERE. 

 ♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics Moisturizing Lipstick in Wink Pink, Cheeky, Ravishing Rose and Flirty & Fabulous, HERE. 

♥ e.l.f. Cosmetics Daily Moisture Stick, HERE. 

I have been wanting to try out these products from e.l.f. Cosmetics for quite some time now, so I'm excited to finally be able to do it. The Daily Moisture Stick and the Moisturizing Lipsticks are probably the products that I'm most excited about, because I have heard so many great things about them.

The Pressed Mineral Eyeshadow in Miss Popular looks very pretty. It's a shade that I know I will get a lot off good use out off. I already have a couple off the HD Blushes in my makeup collection and I really like them. They are crazy pigmented though, so you definitely need to be a little careful when you are applying them. This is Showstopper, a beautiful deep purple! :-) 

Did you order anything when e.l.f. Cosmetics had their 50% off sale? Have you tried out any off the products above? :-) Love, Christine♥