MAC 'Candy Yum Yum'

WHOA PINK!!! I bought this lipstick on a bit of a whim as I'm very much a light pink lip kinda guurl, but I often see other girls wearing bright shades, and sometimes I want to be 'that girl'. So what did I do? I bought one of the brightest MAC lipsticks there is...ya know, just easing myself into it.
'Candy Yum Yum' is a matte formulation, which I think makes it that little more dramatic. The wearing power is also amazing, like hours and hours without having to top up, being a matte helps with staying power also. I do find that it is a little bit drying on the lips, while wearing it as well as after wards, but to be honest I really don't care as the colour is the most amazing cool-tone Barbie pink, literally the word Barbie sums up this lipstick for me in one word.
What I love the most about it is how wearable it is. Yes it's super bright, and the matte formulation enhances this, but you can totally get away with this during the day, paired with a casual tee and some jeans (YES really), it adds a bit of edge to your look. Of course it is also perfect for a bold-lip night look with a simple cat eye and a pair of cute heels. Honestly, I have never come across such a versatile and wearable bright lipstick, and I know we are going to be very close companions this summer.

Anyone else having a small affair with 'Candy Yum Yum', or have any other bright lip suggestions? :)

Lu x

In The Mail Today

• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Duo: A re-purchase I think is definitely worth the hype. I don't have the worst skin, but not the best either and I've found this has really helped clear up the smaller breakouts I do get. It has also reduced my pores a bit, and generally my skin looks a whole lot better!
• La Roche-Posay Effaclar Micro-Exfoliante: I am really excited to try this! After the swell success of the Effaclar Duo, I really wanted to try some other products from the brand. This caught my attention because of the reviews it had and because my dear pores can always use a little shrinking, and my skin a little softening. Fingers crossed this lives upto my expectations.
• Nail File: Hey, everyone likes a freebie right!? :)

I really like Escentual and the variety of brands they have. It is definitely my go-to for La Roche Posay and Bioderma (amen to Bioderma!), but also when I want to have a good mooch through brands that are not as readily available on other sites, or new things to try out that aren't as 'main stream'. Snaps for Escantual.com ;)

Lu x