Friday 26 January 2024

Sephora Collection - Cream Lip Stain Matte - An Honest Review

 

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Welcome back, 

Today I have a review of two of the Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Matte liquid lipsticks for you. 

Previously,  Sephora was not available to buy in the UK, but they now have two stores in London, one of which opened in 2023, and they are opening a new store in the Trafford Centre in Manchester in the summer of 2024. But if like me, you can't get to any of the stores, fear not, in 2022, Sephora took over the Feel Unique website and is now online so we can shop til we drop at Sephora without needing to travel to their stores. 

Sephora Collection: 
The Sephora Collection is Sephora's own brand beauty range. Sephora's Sephora Collection is a diverse and extensive range of beauty and skincare products developed and curated by Sephora and typically includes makeup, skincare, beauty tools and haircare. 

The Sephora Collection offers a wide array of products at various and mostly affordable price points. Sephora has a commitment to cruelty-free beauty and many of the products in the Sephora Collection have been formulated without animal testing. The packaging of the products is sleek, modern and simple, nothing fancy just simple but it looks great, I have tried a few products from their makeup range and so far so good, I shall be writing more about the other products I have tried soon.

Sephora Collection Cream Matte Lip Stain:

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What Sephora Says:
"Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Liquid Lipstick is ultra-matte, full-coverage, long lasting, doesn’t transfer, and is very comfortable to wear.

Celebrate 10 years of no-transfer, extremely matte, and high-payoff colour with Cream Lip Stain.

SEPHORA COLLECTION transfer-free liquid lipstick, power in a bottle since 2011.
- The power to resist thanks to a long-lasting, maskproof, no-transfer makeup result.
-The power of extreme matte colour in a comfortable, non-drying velvet texture.
- The power of intense pigmentation in a thin but high-coverage colour layer.

You’ll never need to wonder how to make a matte liquid lipstick stay put: the answer is all in the long-lasting formula of SEPHORA COLLECTION cream lip stain lipstick. With a texture that feels creamy upon application, before melting into a light velvety veil of long-lasting lip colour.

Cream Lip Stain is:
- A non-drying lipstick with a comfortable and velvety texture that provides great coverage. Thanks to its formula enriched with avocado oil, this matte liquid lipstick provides comfort upon application."

My Thoughts:
I have really liked wearing liquid lipsticks for a number of years now and having tried a couple of the Sephora Collection Long Lip Last lipsticks quite a few years ago (which I cant find on the website, so I think they must have been discontinued) and trying one of the Cream Lip Stain Matte a couple of years ago and liking it, when shopping on the Sephora website, I thought I'd get a couple and see what I thought.

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Swatch Photographs Are Not Edited 

I bought two of the lip stain matte, one in the shade Hippy Pink which is shade 69 and the other in the shade Watermelon which is shade 09. The swatches above don't really show how they look on my lips but that is my problem 100%, I have very blue lips due to a medication I use and because of this my lips can throw the shade of lipstick and it can look quite different on me than the swatches I take or I see online.

However, when I look at the lip swatches on the website, they do look very similar to how they look on me. Hippy Pink is more of a peachy pinky nude and Watermelon is a bright orangey shade with a hint of red. Both are lovely colours and to be honest nicer than I expected so I am not upset about it at all.

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The lipsticks come with a doe foot applicator and are easy to apply without any messiness at all. They feel very comfortable when applying and do dry down to a matte finish, they don't feel uncomfortable on the lips once dry but if a matte finish isn't for you, applying a lip balm over the top helps but doesn't spoil the colour payoff or how lovely the lip stain mattes look.

I am really impressed by the lip stain mattes, and will be picking up a couple more shades, I like the look of First Dates and Pinky Red but to be honest with there being 40 shades to choose from I think I'll end up trying more than a couple. The lip stains do last well and didn't move throughout me drinking, but I did need to top up after eating which isn't a problem, they aren't huge and fit into my bag nicely with a compact mirror.

I have been looking for photographs of me wearing the lip stains and I have found one of me wearing the shade Watermelon 09 when we had gone away for the weekend to a Butlins 90's Reloaded weekend, so I shall pop that picture below for you.

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Please excuse the matching t-shirts and my headband, this was one of the things we did to celebrate my 50th Year. I am wearing the shade Watermelon 09 in this photograph and as you can see, it is quite a bright orangey shade with a hint of red in it. It's a lovely colour though and I do love it, and I love the Hippy Pink too, they are both very "me" shades and I get a good amount of wear from them both. Hippy Pink is a good daytime shade, so I'll wear it if I'm going to the shops or out for lunch, but I'll wear Watermelon more in the evenings or on a summers day. 

I am really pleased with the Sephora Collection lip stain matte and think you would be too, especially if liquid lipsticks are your thing, and if you would like to give them a try, you can find them on the Sephora Website by clicking HERE priced at £12.99 each, you can often find discounts on the Sephora Collection own brand products, and if you have any specific discounts for example, teaching or NHS discounts, you will be able to save some pennies which is always a bonus. 

Have you tried the Sephora Collection Lip Stain Matte? Let me know in the comments, or if you haven't, check them out on the website and let me know if you could pick two shades up, which two shades would they be? 

Thank you for reading
Zoë x

























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Wednesday 17 January 2024

Glowing Affordability: Garnier's Gentle Cleansing Range Expands for Radiant Skin on a Budget!



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Welcome back, 

Today I have some exciting skin care news for you, and the exciting news all started with an unexpected parcel in the new year. 

When I received a parcel at the very beginning of January I was confused, I hadn't ordered anything and certainly wasn't expecting anything. So when I opened the parcel and saw the Garnier logo, I was very excited to see what was inside. 

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New Product Launches: What's Included

Following the successful launch of the Hydrating Cleanser last year, Garnier is extending their gentle and affordable cleansing range this January 2024, all are approved by the British Skin Foundation and are cruelty-free and the best thing is I got to have a sneak peek and I'm going to share them with you.

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Cleansing:

There are two new cleansers in the range,  Soothing Cream Cleanser Hyaluronic Aloe and Brightening Cream Cleanser Vitamin C . 

I have the Soothing Cream Cleanser for dehydrated skin.

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What Garnier Says:

"Garner Hyaluronic Aloe Cream Cleanser is a soothing cleanser which deeply cleanses, hydrates, and replumps for a soothed and refined skin texture. Gently removes make-up & and impurities, while maintaining skin's natural moisture barrier. Enriched with Hyaluronic Acid known to hydrate, Aloe Vera known as a natural ingredient to soothe and refresh skin and Glycerin known as a humectant from natural origin to deeply moisturise and protect skin barrier. Gentle Formula: A gentle formula that’s microbiome-friendly and sulphate-free. Formula is pH-neutral to the skin and dermatologically tested".

Vegan Formula.



The other cleanser in the range is the Brightening Vitamin C Cleanser which also sounds amazing, it cleanses, hydrates and brightens for even and glowing skin. The cleanser gently removes makeup and impurities whilst maintaining the skin's natural moisture barrier. It's enriched with vitamin Cg2 known as a dermatological active that brightens boosts glow and enhances skin radiance. Glycerin known as humectant from its natural origin deeply hydrates and protects skin barrier. The cleanser has a gentle formula which is pH-friendly and sulphate free, it is dermatologically tested and is a vegan formula. 


Vitamin C Daily UV SPF 50+

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There are two types of Vitamin C Daily UV Fluid, one is Glow which has a tint to it so would be great for a very light base, or on no makeup, makeup days, and the other one is Invisible, which has no colour to it.  I have the Invisible UV Fluid from the range. 


What Garnier Says:

 

Invisible UV Fluid: 


"Garnier’s Daily UV Fluid combines a very high protection SPF50+ (UVA, UVB & long UVA) to help prevent dark spots, with Vitamin C2 known for its efficacy on boosting brightness and improving complexion.


It also contains peptides known to smooth skin and Hyaluronic Acid to hydrate with an invisible lightweight

formula. Perfectly blends with different skin types and tones without leaving white traces. Non-greasy, non-sticky.


Easy to apply every morning as a moisturiser, or on top of your dav cream before your makeup routine. Dermatologically and ophthalmologically tested for all skin types and tones".


My Thoughts:


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I have been using both the cleanser and the UV fluid for the past week and both are lovely products, the cleanser has a lovely fresh scent which isn't too strong or overbearing and is very easy to use, I apply it all over my damp face and then rub in and finish by wiping my face clean with a face cloth which I run under the hot tap. The cleanser leaves my skin feeling clean, soft and hydrated without leaving a residue on my skin.  It removes all traces of makeup and SPF and even makes light work of my waterproof mascara. 


I have dry and dehydrated skin and since having our house renovations done, I have to admit, my skincare routine has slipped a lot, getting back into it was my New Year promise to myself and I have been enjoying using the cleanser as part of my morning and evening skincare routine, it's lovely when I have been wearing makeup or for my morning cleanse, I always double cleanse in the evening to remove any makeup if I've worn it, but also to remove SPF as I wear that daily, even if I don't leave the house, as skincare goddess Caroline Hirons says, if it's light enough to read a book indoors, you need to wear SPF. 


I have been using the UV Fluid as the last step in my morning skincare routine as my SPF, being SPF 50+ it is ideal and it doesn't leave any white cast on the skin, nor does it leave my skin feeling greasy. It doesn't have much of a scent, if any and is quite runny in texture, not ridiculously but more so than say a moisturising cream, it's definitely a fluid type texture and it applies beautifully and rubs into the skin effortlessly, disappearing quickly and leaving a lovely base for makeup should I be applying any, but if not, it leaves my skin looking and feeling glowy and feeling soft. 


Having only been using the products for a week, I can't give an in-depth review of the effects the products have had on my skin or any skincare benefits I have noticed as it's too soon to say, but on first impressions, both the cleanser and the UV fluid are lovely products and ones I am enjoying using and will continue to use. Once I am running low on the cleanser I will be trying the brightening cleanser and I will definitely pick up the glow UV fluid too,  I like the sound of the tinted SPF, and I think having both in my collection would be good then I could choose depending on if I want to wear makeup or not, or just to pep my skin up a little. 


Where Can I Buy?


If you would like to try the new launches from Garnier, you can find them in Boots stores or online now. The cleansers have an RRP of £9.99 and the UV Fluids have an RRP of £12.99. If you would like to purchase online, you can find the Hydrating cleanser HERE and you can find the Invisible UV Fluid HERE and the Brightening cleanser HERE and the Glow UV Fluid HERE.


Will you be picking up any of the new Garnier skincare launches? Please let me know your thoughts if you do. 


Thank you for reading


Zoë x









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Monday 8 January 2024

Happy New Year - My First Blog Post Of 2024

 

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Welcome back and Happy New Year! 

This is my first blog post of 2024. I was going to post one of my "Accessible Adventures" blog posts following on from my last post, but it didn't feel right not saying Happy New Year to you all. 

I hope you have all had a lovely Christmas, however you spend it and celebrate it, and a good new year so far too, here's hoping for a happy, healthy 2024 for us all. 

I don't really make resolutions, I do have some things I'd like to do/change in 2024 and I might do a post on those if that's something you'd be interested in me doing? I have a new planner on the way too, I've not had this style of planner before so once it arrives, if it's good, I'll let you know. 

2023 was the hardest year of my life and the best year of my life, so I feel rather strange about it. 

Moving Forward With Mammafulzo

I have some ideas for my blog in 2024, some topics I'd like to cover and certain types of blog posts I'd like to include, but most important to me, is your opinion, those of you who read my blog. So I would love to know, what would you like to see on my blog in 2024? 

Also, I do upload video content to my Instagram account, and I would like to add some different content there too, I am going to pop a question box up on my Instagram stories when this post goes live, but if you prefer, you can leave your suggestions in the comments below, or contact me on social media I'm @mammafulzo on everything, or please feel free to email me. 

I'm not going to ramble, shock I know!! I just wanted to say Happy New Year and for you to let me know what you'd like to see on Mammafulzo in 2024. 

Thank you for all your support and kindness in 2023, you helped me when you didn't know you were and I appreciate it so much more than you know. 

Thank you for reading

Zoë x

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Thursday 28 December 2023

I Have Some News: Unveiling My Latest Blog Series!

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Hello, welcome back to those who are regular readers of my blog, and welcome if it's your first time reading my blog, it's lovely to have you here. 

Today I have some news, I am going to be writing a series "Accessible Adventures" all about accessibility within venues, tourist attractions and basically anywhere I visit.  I feel there is definitely a need for honest reviews surrounding accessibility, especially from those who require it. 

If you are new around here, or if you're not but aren't aware, I'll explain a little about me and why this series is important to me. 

A Bit About Me

I won't go into mass detail but just to give you a bit of background, I suffer from some extremely serious, incurable and life-changing medical conditions. These medical conditions affect both my physical and mental well-being and have a debilitating effect on me daily, because of this when I go out,  I rely on crutches and a wheelchair as mobility aids and I use several other adaptations and equipment to help me day to day. My wheelchair was specially designed for me by Wheelchair Services after being referred to them by my Neurologist and is a self-propelled type of wheelchair. While the wheelchair is a self-propelled wheelchair, the effects of my medical conditions, unfortunately, prevent me from being able to self-propel it, meaning I need the assistance of someone to push me, this is usually my youngest daughter or my partner.

When I visited Wheelchair Services, they explained that it is much easier for the person pushing the wheelchair to push a self-propelled wheelchair than it is to push one that isn't, it is something to do with the wheels being much bigger making it easier for the person pushing and more comfortable for the wheelchair user, I thought this was worth mentioning in case anyone reading is looking to get a wheelchair or someone you know is. 

Why The New Blog Series?

Since being disabled, I have noticed so much that the world isn't always as suitable for wheelchair users and other mobility aid users as it should be. This said I have been making notes when I have been attending anything from events and tourist attractions to going away for a weekend or on holiday and even disabled toilet facilities.

This is where my new blog series "Accessible Adventures" was born, I decided that being a blogger, I could write about my experiences and it would hopefully be useful for others.  I always search to find out what the accessibility is like at places I am going to visit and sometimes I'll read good reviews and then it's completely different when I visit, I had that recently at one of our family Christmas trips out, and that really spurred me on to start my series, and in fact, that venue will be the first post in my series. 

Any Requests Or Questions?

If there are any specific requests you have or questions, please feel free to either leave them below in the comments section, or email me at mammaful@gmail.com, my social media accounts are all @mammafulzo too if that's easier for you,  but please do let me know, I want to be as helpful as I possibly can. 

 Thank you for reading

Zoë x

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