L'Occitane All About The Lips Collection

All about the Lips is the stunning new make-up collection from L’Occitane!

Infused with fruits, vegetables and herbs from Provence and the Mediterranean Basin the collection comprises of every product you could possibly think of to create beautiful, healthy looking lips that pop with a splash of vibrant colour.

Within the collection there are 3 lip scrubs (£14 each), a Multi Balm (£20), Fruity Lip Perfector (£20), 4 Tinted Lip Balms (£20 each) and 8 Fruity Lipsticks (£18 each).

I told you- everything you could possibly need to ensure that you are the proud owner of the softest, poutiest lips this summer!

I got my mitts on their Delicious Lip Scrub in 030 Fabulous Fig, and oh my is it fabulous.

Unsurprisingly given its name, this lip scrub features a fig extract at its heart along with vitamin E, carrot, pomelo and pomegranate oils to gently exfoliate your lips leaving them feeling smooth and tasting tantalisingly sweet!

Housed within a chic, luxuriously heavy glass jar with silver lid featuring the L’Occitane logo, the fruitiness of this scrub literally hits you when you open the lid.

Sweet soft notes of fig delight your senses while the formula itself literally tastes good enough to eat!

To apply, gently rub a small amount of the scrub onto dry lips before rinsing off with water. A little goes a long way and instantly your lips have been buffed beautiful, removing traced of dead, dry skin to reveal a soft, full pout that smells and tastes delicious!

Once your lips have been prepared with the gorgeous scrub, its time to prep and prime them with the new Delicious Multi-Balm.

This 3 in 1 lipcare treatment can be used as a primer to prep your lips before applying your lipstick, as a balm to soften the lips any time of the day or as an intensive overnight lip mask.

Featuring a blend of botanical oils, namely pomelo to soften, and carrot and pomegranate rich in carotenoid as well as vitamin E, this rich and super hydrating balm is the perfect treat for lips in need of some serious TLC.

 

Like the scub it too is housed within a cute glass pot, but this time it features frosted glass and a softer more mellow scent.

It’s Vegetarian Friendly and Silicone free formula instantly soothes parched dry skin while its soft, non sticky texture makes it a pleasure to use.

Lightweight despite its richness it does a great job of staying of your lips and boasts super long lasting, hydrating qualities.

I love a lip balm and this is my current go to when nothing else is good enough. I highly recommend treating your lips to a little extra treat every now and then by smothering a generous layer across them before bed, allowing the formula to work its magic on restoring and nourishing your lips while you sleep.

So, now your lips have been prepped and primed its time to introduce them to the new Fruity Lipsticks.

Available in eight stunning shades from soft nudes to vibrant violets, there is a shade for everyone.

These two vibrant lipsticks are the fabulously hot pink Flamingo Kiss 070 and pretty Provenece Calling 080.

Irrespective of its shade, each Fruity Lipstick has been infused with a combination of Pomegranate, Carrot and Pomelos oils as well as vitamin E and castor oil to create a rich, nourishing texture that melts onto your lips leaving them feeling soft and comfortable while imparting a pop of colour.

Contained within a vibrant yellow tube they feature a deliciously addictive, fresh and fruity fragrance that evokes the sunny fruits of provence, leaving your lips not just looking hot but smelling gorgeous too.

While Flamingo Kiss offer a vibrant, fuschia shade and Provence Calling creates a mesmerising violet hue they both contain the same shiny and evenly coloured texture which leaves your lips feeling soft and plump as well as leaving behind a beautiful sheer colour.

I am super impressed by this new launch and I just adore the variety of products and their luxurious, decadent textures along with their chic and sunny packaging.

The entire collection is a pleasure to use.

L’Occitane’s new All About The Lips collection is available now online and in stores.

Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm

I was so excited when I saw this launch from Clinique back in December.

Clinique’s Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm not only sounded like the perfect duo but looked beautifully presented in a double pot resembling a delicious macaroon!

One side of this pot houses a sugary exfoliator while the other contains a rich lip balm and together they are designed to leave you with kissably soft, smooth and beautiful lips.

I’m happy to confirm that In person they are just as beautiful and I happily tested out the fresh and vibrant shade of Orange Blossom.

Before I go any further, YES this looks super orange in the pics and even when swatched to a degree, but when applied to your lips it is actually a very delicate shade, providing a subtle hint of peach rather than bright orange.

So back to the product. As mentioned before, one side houses a sugar scrub to help prep and prime your lips. Beet Sugar Granules help to gently buff away dead, dry skin while Jojoba Seed Oil, Shea Butter, Avocado and Grapeseed Oil help to condition and repair your lips.

Apply to your lips sparingly and gently massage with your finger tips before using a tissue to remove the product.

Now your lips are primed to perfection its time for the super rich, hydrating balm. Aloe Leaf Extract, Coconut Oil, Shea Butter and Murumuru Seed Butter help to create a thick and rich balm that leaves your lips feeling soft and supple while offering a delicate sheen and gentle pop of colour.

It’s a really lovely, compact product and at £15 per pot, I think is a reasonable price point. I’ve heard people say that they think it’s a lot of money for what it is but when you consider that you’re getting a scrub and a balm then in my view, £15 is a pretty good price.

The Clinique Sweet Pots Sugar Scrub and Lip Balm is available in six shades, inspired by the flavours of macaroons (Red Velvet, Orange Blossom, Pink Framboise, Sweet Rose, Candied Cassis and Citron Bleu) and are available now for £15 each.

Kiko Lip Scrub Stick

Sometimes, a beauty product comes on the market that you never thought you'd want, need or use yet it turn out to become of your must have items.

This happened to me and Kiko’s new Lip Scrub (£5.90).

Designed to prep your lips for enhanced colour application, this exfoliation gently buffs away dry, chapped skin on your lips, revealing a softer, smoother pout.

Think of it a bit like a primer- with a great primer as a base, your make up lasts longer and stays looking fab. Well, the same can be said for priming your lips!

Packaged in a handy stick form and looking a lot like a regular lip balm, this exfoliator is infused with sugar and natural crystals which when applied to your lips in gentle, circular movements help remove any dry skin which could ruin your look.

Buff away until you've achieved your desired result (ie until all the dead, dry skin has gone) and remove any of the excess product with a tissue.

Slather your lips In a balm to moisturise them or apply your desired lippie and voila! Beautiful  healthy lips are yours!

You no longer need to muck about with messy products or resort to brushing your lips with a toothbrush (as I may have done!) to achieve soft lips, just give their handy lip scrub a go!

 

Kiko’s new Lip scrub is available now and costs £5.90 but is currently available on their website with 30% off for £4.10.