April Favourites & Randomness

My April look has mostly been a matchy matchy combination of bright lips and nails.

Paris in Spring

Last weekend was spent in Paris to celebrate our birthdays - here's a photo post to make up for the lack of review posts in April.

Lipstick of the day #20 - Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Riviera #639

Out of the new line of Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks, I bought Lucky and Riviera #639, as they were the most "me". 

REN Photoactive Sun Veil SPF 15

Just as I needed to buy a new face sunscreen*, I received a lovely surprise from REN at one of their launch days - the new Photoactive Sun Veil with SPF 15.

REN's Photoactive Sun Veil is a physical sunscreen that claims to protect your skin from the sun's harmful UV rays, and to increase the elastin levels in your skin (ie firm & plump).

Nails of the day #12 - Dior Vernis in Lucky #659

Lucky Vernis #659 is the same colour as Addict Extreme Lipstick in Lucky - an opaque vibrant blue based pink, with no shimmer.  I have worn this matchy matchy combination (lipstick & nail polish) and I like it - it is a very fresh and simple look if you keep other areas (cheeks & eyes) toned down and neutral.

Lipstick of the day #19 - Dior Addict Extreme Lipstick in Lucky #536

The new Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks are lipsticks that are long(er) lasting with the glossy wet look.  They are similar to the existing Addict lipsticks but not as sheer - these are more opaque and pigmented whilst still providing the glossy finish.

Nails of the day #11 - Dior Vernis in Incognito #257

I really like the latest polishes from Dior.  Four matching nail polishes were launched together with the new Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks.  Incognito is the most understated of the four.

Happy Easter!

Chanel Joues Contraste in Fleur de Lotus #69

Joues Contraste in Fleur de Lotus is part of the 2012 Le Blanc Fleur de Lotus makeup collection and is an Asia exclusive.  The two feature products, the blush and the green Illusion d'Ombre in Riviere, immediately reminded me of traditional Chinese paintings of Lotus flowers - intense coral (or pink) with a light wash of green.