I have always been a huge fan of the Collection Lasting Perfection Concealer but a few weeks ago, I found myself perusing the stand in Boots and decided to give one of their Cream Puff Lip Creams a go. I'd spotted them before but always overlooked them and all I can say is that I wish I'd found them sooner!

Collection Cream Puff Lip Cream in Cotton Candy

There are four colour options including a pink, coral, nude and beige and these are described as being a moisturising lip product whilst still leaving a matte finish... they certainly live up to both! I chose the pink colour which is aptly named 'Cotton Candy' and is a beautiful rosy colour that is bright but also muted enough. The formulation is lovely and is very creamy, leaving a velvet-like matte feeling on the lips and they have a faint but pleasant sweet smell which isn't at all off putting. The only down-side that I have found to this product so far is that after a little while it does fade unevenly, leaving a bizarre lip liner effect if you don't reapply it regularly enough. 

I would highly recommend checking these out, especially with the insanely appealing price tag of £2.99- I will definitely be going to get the other colours. These are available in Boots stores and online here. 

Thank you for reading!

Jodie x 

A Fresh Start!

Hello!

I haven't posted on this blog for over a year and I have entirely neglected it! I am writing this just to explain where I have been and what I plan to do with this blog in the future because I am incredibly excited!

2 years ago, I started the IB diploma programme and since then I have realised that it was the wrong time to start and be fully dedicated to a blog as I underestimated how much of my time it would consume! However, I love writing and a blog seems like the perfect opportunity for that. Thankfully, yesterday, I sat my final exam and feel ready to make this blog something special for myself and for anyone who is interested in reading it!! I am taking a gap year instead of going straight to uni as I still am unsure what I want to do with my life: all I know is that I love travel, writing, languages and beauty, although I had always intended to study veterinary medicine! I have spent so long being caught up in the 'importance' of making a final decision that I'm now starting to understand that finding a job I love may take time. During my gap year, I want to experience everything and anything and want to get out and see the world... this is something I'd love to share on this blog, as well as the beauty related posts that I always intended to post.

I'm beyond excited for the next few months and the chance to create something magical with this blog. I have so many ideas and dreams and I have come to realise that they are quite pointless if I don't attempt to pursue them! I hope that you enjoy the upcoming posts and the journey of this blog because my main aim is to make this a welcoming environment for all.

Thank you for taking the time out of your day to read this and I'd love it if you post any requests below!

- Jodie

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