House of Fraser have a Clarins GWP offer on at the moment - a free cosmetics bag including 4 trial-sized products. There are 3 different coloured bags to choose from, and each set comes with different products.
I chose the hot pink and recieved free trial-sized 'Extra-Firming Day Cream', 'Instant Smooth Perfecting Touch base', 'Pure Melt Cleansing gel', and 'Extra-Firming Tightening Lift Botanical Serum'.
The 2 products I purchased to recieve my free gift were the 'Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturiser' in shade 'Peche' (£25.00) and 'Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick' in 'Melon' (£15.50).
I am yet to use much of my 'Hydra-Care Tinted Moisturiser' as I'm still currently using Estee Lauder's Double-Wear one, but upon trying this out I find that it feels really light on the skin & nourishing with a smooth texture. Due to its coverage I'd only use this on its own on good skin days! (which isn't often enough)
The packaging is a little dull as with many of Clarins skincare products... but I'm just being fussy now.
'Perfect Shine Sheer Lipstick' in 'Melon'
This lipstick claims to "deliver sheer colour and silky-smooth shine. Deeply moisturizing and long-wearing for softer, more comfortable lips."
It definitely provides sheer colour and appears silky-smooth, however I do find it drying and doesn't last as long as I'd hoped for considering the price-tag. I am pleased I bought this though - the packaging is sleek and I love the fresh (& glittery) colour.
REVLON COLORBURST LIPSTICK
'Baby Pink'
'Blush'
I've never really bought any Revlon make-up before but after hearing many good reviews about these new lipsticks I thought I'd give a couple a try - and I love them! I alternate between the two but I'd say I use the 'Baby Pink' more as it's slightly more flattering (in the flesh anyway!)
Pros
- Good pigmentation
- Moisturising
- Glides on smooth
- Sleek packaging
- No off-putting scent
- Not too matte, nor shimmery
- Doesn't feel heavy on the lips
- Fairly long-lasting
- Value for money
- Wide range of shades available
Cons
The only thing I could say is that the colour shown on the packaging doesn't really match to the actual colour of the lipstick - you'd need to actually look through the testers to see what the colour's really like. I'd like it to last a little longer too - but for the price it was (and Boots & Superdrug are offering £2 off at the moment) you can't really complain!
