I have this lipgloss in the shade ornamental which is a deep red with a bronze hint to it. It has a lovely sheen to it with a slight hint of shimmer and can be layered for a more nude daytime look or a dramatic bold red for evening, and the staying power is great. It has a slightly sweet scent to it but not enough to cause a reaction on sensitive skin. The main downside is that it can be quite sticky so I find I need to apply lip balm before this lip gloss to prevent a tacky feeling on my lips. The applicator is a small brush which picks up a good amount of product but is able to create a defined line around the lip as well. This is quite a pricey product, and I have ...  Read the complete review

I've never been too confident when it comes to lipsticks, opting instead for the natural look. Whilst I think that bold colours look beautiful on other people it's not a look I think I could carry off without looking like a clown! I guess I just don't like drawing too much attention to myself and a big, bold lipstick is a definite way of doing that! I have tried a few fairly neutral coloured lipsticks but have not found one that I really liked. I have also dabbled with various brands of lipgloss as opposed to lipstick but the ones that I have tried have been incredibly sticky and not too pleasant to use. Around a year ago I went along to a makeover/photoshoot. ...  Read the complete review