Simple Kind To Lips Essential Lip Balm SPF 15

Hi! Hope you are enjoying the sun! It feels like such a long time since we have had weather worthy of calling Summer. I'm really loving the warmth but my little one is having a hard time of it. Its just too hot and clammy for babies and he doesn't know where he wants to be. I've got him lathered in factor 50 and stripped to a baby grow. If it stays sunny for the next few days, I'm going to buy a paddling pool for him, try and let him get some pleasure from the sun.

I think its really important to pay attention to SPF in the sun and to always wear protection. It can be so easy to burn and peel and really there is no reason at all we should put ourselves through the pain and hassle. One place that I can easily forget about and neglect in the sun is my lips. I noticed that I had a tube of Simple's new Kind To Lips Essential Lip Balm. I don't know how I came by this product, Not sure If it was something I bought or If it was a sample; I just can't remember to be honest. I'm not sure of the exact retail price but these are going on sale in ASDA, Tesco, Boots and Superdrug. 

The Packaging is really quite nice, Its fresh and clean. I love the combination of white and greens  as the white feels clean and green has a natural leafy feeling to it. Simple's packaging has always been one of my drug store favourites as far as skin care is concerned. The instructions and ingredients are clear and easy to read.

This Lip Balm isn't the best that I've ever used. I loved Figs and Rouge Rambling Rose Balm, but having said that, it's the best lip balm I've used in warm weather. It feels nice and moisturising, helping lips feel smooth. The formula is nice so its creamy but not tacky enough to run with heat. It has good longevity, lips feel nice and comfortable for hours. Its ideal for lips that have already dried too, as it helps restore your pout back to its former kissable glory, whilst preventing further damage with the SPF 15. 

The casing is very functional and the balm feels secure. Nothing worse than applying a tad pressure to a balm and it snapping off. There is a adequate amount of product tucked away in the tube and as you only seem to use the tiniest slick to do the job, Its going to last a long time. I've found It even helps lip stick stay in place better when used as a base. 

To summarize: A really great lipstick that has a space in every handbag. Universal so could be used by all the family. Only down side is I'm yet to see this product in my local shops. I'm going to the metro centre tomorrow (Well today to you lot, this post is scheduled a day in advance), so hopefully I will see it on shelves there. If not and you do want to try this keep an eye on the Simple website for updates.

What do you use to protect your lips in the sun? Do you use a high or low SPF?

Much Love
Amy
xoxo

Chanel Vitalumiere Satin smoothing Fluid Makeup SPF 15: Foundation

Hello there beautiful! Today's review is about my Chanel Vitalumiere foundation. I've owned this product for a good few weeks now and it's been my favourite foundation to date. 

Chanel Vitalumiere is described as a "Satin Smoothing Fluid Make up" with SPF 15. The little leaflet that came with it goes on to say "bringing a radiantly youthful smooth satin make up finish and a light, moisturising texture... your complexion is visibly rested, immediately on application, the photo reflective pigments have an optical smoothing effect. Fine lines and blemishes are softened and your complexion has a visibly more youth appearance, your skin is energized, the presence of an energizing ingredient, derived from brown seaweed, which is renowned for its stimulating properties helps to give the complexion an immediate "healthy glow".

This foundation feels amazing and its really light and dewy. It gives a lovely glow without being greasy. It's perfect for my normal to dry skin. I'd say steer clear if you have an oily complexion as it may emphasise that. The product apply's really well to the skin and gives a light to medium coverage. It stays put throughout the day and helps to keep skin soft and subtle. One of the things I love about this product, is if you do feel you need to have a little more coverage, its very build-able. It looks just as nice applied with fingers as it does with a brush. I find I get the best results using Real Techniques Pointed Foundation and Buffing Brush. A little goes a long way as far as this product is concerned so don't get pump happy. If you like a really natural finish this is the foundation for you.

I chose shade 10 Limpide- Nude. I do believe it's the lightest shade of the collection and in summer it matches brilliantly, but, I would have liked to see a larger range of colours so I could have got a lighter shade for winter too . I don't usually use a foundation with an SPF as I tend to apply sun screen anyway but its nice in case you forget on the chillier days. The reason I tend to avoid product containing sun screen is I don't really trust the level of SPF, surely a foundation behaves differently to a sun cream? On warm days I prefer to be bare faced too . 

The only real issues I have with this foundation are packaging and price. My quibble with the Packaging is that as its a "pump" bottle and the contents are really quite fluid, sometimes the product leeks into the cap. I'd be very wary of dropping this into a handbag. The plastic cap doesn't seem overly strong either. I purchased my foundation at the Chanel counter at House Of Fraser and it set me back £34.00 for a 30 ml bottle. I do appreciate Chanel is a high end premium brand but still, it's a lot. Drug Store Foundations are coming along way and for Chanel to keep producing foundations at this cost, they might loose out on customers. Anywhere up to £30.00 would be more reasonable. 


If this is something you intend on wearing everyday it would be a good investment. As much as I love this, and adore the brand, I think I'll be looking at cheaper liquid foundations when this runs out. 

What do you think of liquid foundations? Tried this one? Feel free to leave comments I always try my best to reply. 

Much Love
Amy 
xoxo