Loved but Overlooked

I was dithering over what to call this post as I wanted to encapsulate the idea of products that I love, that other bloggers either seem to overlook or dislike.  Here are a few of them:

Bobbi Brown Cream Shadows

I adore these little pots of cream shadow from Bobbi Brown.  I seem to hear so much about Benefits Creaseless Cream Shadows but there never seems to be much love for Bobbi Brown's versions.  Perhaps it is because Bobbi Brown tends to produce 'safe' neutral colours or perhaps it is just because people don't know enough about them, but I love these and wouldn't be without my small, but ever growing, collection.

Chanel Rouge Coco Shines

I own two of these to date and love them both dearly.  I adore their super light hydrating formula which provides a sheer wash of colour to the lips.  General consensus seems to be that these are too sheer, especially for the price, but I find them to be perfect for giving a subtle, neutral look without much effort, especially during the Summer months.  

Estee Lauder Double Wear Stay in Place Eyeshadow Base

Estee Lauder is another brand that is not written about to a great extent within the blogsphere, probably because it had a reputation for being rather mumsy at one point.  One of their staples that I have been using for several years now is their eye primer.  It comes in a small pot but it lasts for ever and helps my shadows stay put all day.  I would recommend their face primer too.

Cowshed Bath Oils

Cowshed are very well known but I never really see much posted about them.  Yes, they are pretty pricey but their products are priced similar to other luxe bathing brands such as Neom and Aromatherapy Associates and I believe they are just as good too.  My favourite items are the bath oils (I love a Lazy Cow!) but I have tried pretty much everything from them at one time or another.

Bomb Cosmetics Bath Bombs and Melts

I've posted about my love for Bomb Cosmetics previously and it shows no sign of wavering.  For  me, these are the more grown up versions for Lush's bath products and I find them infinitely more moisturising.  The presentation of the bath melts are gorgeous too with some disguised as mini cup cakes!

Are there any products that you love that you feel don't get enough attention from the blogsphere?  

Red Lips Week: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Monte Carlo and Rebelle

Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo (62)

Today, I am introducing you to two of the more pigmented Rouge Coco Shines from Chanel - Monte Carlo (62) and Rebelle (63).  Admittedly these are not from my own collection, they are actually from my mum's, but I do tend to 'borrow' them whenever I am visiting!

Rouge Coco Shine in Rebelle (63)

Rouge Coco Shines are essentially a cross between a full lipstick and a balm.  They tend to look very pigmented in the tube, however they go on with a wash of shiny, often translucent colour, which is very wearable.  They tend to last only about 2-2.5 hours, due to their moisturising feel and shiny appearance and are very comfortable to wear.  The two I have picked for you are two of the red shades which would be ideal, again for those just venturing into the world of red lips and who don't want to make too much of a statement.  

From L to R: Rouge Coco Shine in Monte Carlo and Rebelle

Monte Carlo is a berry red which looks very shiny when applied.  It has almost a pinkish tinge to it and is certainly more of a blue-toned red.  It suits most complexions and skin tones as my mum has quite fair skin, whereas I currently have rather tanned skin (NC30) and I think it suits both of us.

Rebelle is more of a classic red, which is more orange-based.  In the swatch it looks like it has less shine, but on the lips this is not the case and it is still very comfortable to wear and not at all drying.

Verdict

Both colours are very easy and comfortable to wear, providing decent colour payoff in a moisturising formulation.  A good option for a wearable red lip if you are not yet ready to wear full on, opaque colour but would like to try something other than a gloss.

4/5

Have you tried any of the Rouge Coco Shines?

Price - £23

Where to buy -Debenhams, House of Fraser, Boots, Selfridges