Olympic Gold: Top High Street In The Nude Lipsticks

Proper 'nude' lipsticks are notoriously difficult to find, particularly for pale skin. And so, all in the name of cosmetics I have tried out a few and come up with my top 3 drugstore/high street 'nudes'. Enjoy!

3rd - Rimmel Lasting Finish (206 Nude Pink): A shimmery nude pink, but can look cracked if you apply too many layers, not really a 'nude' on my lips

2nd - Topshop Lips (Nevada): A nice nude to blank out your lips for smoky eye looks, but can look cracked if your lips aren't moisturised enough

1st - L'Oreal Color Riche (235 Nude): Perfect nude/my-lips-but-better

Do you have any recommendations for nude lipsticks that you love?

Carpe diem xx

Teen Essentials: Best Budget Beauty Buys (High Street/Drugstore)

I've narrowed down my makeup collection to what I consider the best high street starter kit for teens and students - or anyone who is just on a budget - to this:

(1) Best lipstick: Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick (180 Vintage Pink) - My favourite all-time lipstick, brilliant for paler skin tones

(2) Best lip gloss: Rimmel London Stay Glossy Lipgloss (160 Stay My Rose) - Great basic clear gloss

(3) Best lip balm: Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm - A nice slighty minty flavour

(4) Best foundation: Maybelline New York Dream Creamy Foundation (04 Light Porcelain) - Works best on drier and paler skin

(5) Best blush: Rimmel London Powder Blush (004 Pink Rose) - Beautiful rosy glow effect!

(6) Best concealer: Collection 2000 16-hour wear Lasting Perfection Concealer (2 Light) - Easy application and long-lasting coverage

(7) Best mascara: Maybelline New York Great Lash Mascara (Blackest Black) - Perfect day-wear black my-eyelashes-but-better mascara

What are your essential high street beauty products?

Carpe diem xx