Lush Emotional Brilliance: Ambition, Control & Glamorous

If I'm honest, although I adore Lush's products and philosophy, I really didn't expect much at all from the Emotional Brilliance make-up range. The brand undoubtedly offers amazing bath and body bombs, lotions and potions, but I think it just took me a while to warm up to the idea of Lush making lipsticks, blushers and eyeliners. Surely that's pushing it too far?

But boy oh boy was I wrong. I still can't quite believe how good the colour pay off is with every single product in the collection. It only took a swatch of a gold eyeshadow and a red lipstick to draw me in.

Here's more about my first three Emotional Brilliance products. I say my first three, as we all know I will be back before I can say 'step away from the shop'.

AMBITION

Ambition is a fiesty liquid lipstick that could be used as a blusher too for those who dare. Although Lush describe the colour as a pillar box red, I would say it's more on the orangey side of red.

But whatever colour the lipstick is, I can tell you it's absolutely gorgeous. It's highly pigmented, long-lasting and super moisturising, thanks to ingredients such as rose wax and organic jojoba oil.

What's more, according to the ladies at Lush, Ambition is one of the most versatile lipsticks in the Emotional Brilliance range as it suits multiple skin types. I'd definitely don this as a daytime lip look. 

CONTROL

Control was the first eye make-up product I was drawn to. It's a beautiful deep blue eyeliner that can also be blended to create a softer effect (if liquid lines don't do it for you). 

As I wasn't wearing anything on my eyes but mascara, I decided to give this one a go to see what the colour and effect were like and I was so pleased. It was very easy to apply and just one stroke of colour was strong enough on its own. It was so nice to have a blue liquid eyeliner rather than my usual black and I can really see this one becoming a make-up bag staple.

Ingredients include almond oil, rose petal infusion and glycerine. 

GLAMOROUS

Glamorous is a vibrant 'bubblegum pink' liquid lipstick Although it has been made for use on the lips, I'm probably more likely to wear it as a blusher.

Now this one is a bit more 'out there' in terms of colour, but when blended on the face it doesn't look half as bright as it does on my hand. If you want the brightness though, you could easily build it up.

Just like Ambition, Glamorous is highly pigmented and the colour lasts a long time. This one is also based on a formula of jojoba oil and rose wax.

What can I say, I am a sucker for expensive pretty things (at £14.50 a pop, I must be!).

What do you think of these make-up buys? Do you love Lush Emotional Brilliance as much as I do? xxx

FOTD: Sixties But Pixie

Skin care

Lush Ocean Salt Facial Scrub

Skinceuticals Blemish + Age Cleansing Gel

Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream 

SkinScription HydroPlenish Moisturizing Cream

Skinceuticals Sheer Physical UV Defense SPF 50

DHC Pore Essence 

Face

Daniel Sandler Retexturizing Face Primer

Benefit Fake Up Concealer

Guerlain Parure de Lumiere Cream Foundation

Benefit Hello Flawless Custom Powder Cover Up

Lush Emotional Brilliance Liquid Lipstick in Glamorous (as a blush)

Eyes

MAC Eye Kohl in Fascinating

GOSH Cosmetics Growth Mascara

Lips

Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm in Natural Mint & Shea Butter

Benefit Sugarbomb Ultra Plush Lipgloss

What do you think of my FOTD? xxx

Once Upon A Bathtime: Big Blue Bomb, Lush

I have an unhealthy confession to make to you all - I love salt. I love it on my chips and I love salted caramel hot chocolates, but most importantly I adore sea salt-based beauty products, so I just had to use Lush's Big Blue bath bomb for my next Once Upon A Bathtime post (see my previous review of The Enchanter).

Just one glimpse inside the packaging reminded me why I was so drawn to it in the first place - the blue and white shades reminded me of the sea and it smelt so good. The fact that it has lavender and lemon oils in it was a bonus - I love both of those ingredients. It also helped that the sales advisor gave it to me for free, as it was her favourite one. FREE + BATHILICIOUS - what could be better?!

All things blue and beautiful was the theme of my bathtime experience, and so I made good use of two other Lush faves - Ocean Salt (facial scrub) and Rub Rub Rub (shower scrub). I had immersed myself in a room that even mermaids would be proud of!

The Big Blue instantly transformed the water into my very own clear blue ocean. I thought of the people who had been jetting off to tropical islands this winter and smiled, thinking 'take that, bitches, I've made my own holiday experience for less than £5, in the comfort of my own home'. It was a temporary antidote to my major envy.

Looks like a postcard, right?

And my love affair with all things royal and cobalt didn't stop after my bath - I carried on the party for one by lighting my all-time favourite candle - Lily-Flame Silent Night. Needless to say, I slept well.

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