So Susan Lip Love Bag – August 2015

   

  
  
  

Price of the Bag is £14.95
No. of items in the Bag – 5
Total value of contents in the box £83.80
www.sosusan.com

The *August Lip Love Bag has arrived and this month it’s inspired by curiosity, daydreams and setting your imagination free. The curation really shows off what So Susan do best, being creative and developing revolutionary formula’s using a collective of cruelty-free ingredients. I think the line up itself just so happens to be one of their best yet and includes a variety of colour popping formula’s to brightening fixes as well as their newly launched cuticles oil which by the way smell AH-mazing and as always the contents come presented inside an exclusive designed make up bag to match the theme.

The So Susan collection ranges from make-up to nail varnish combining their lovely portfolio of colours with science. Their philosophy is to create colours which last, are cruelty free and also much kinder to your skin. As well as the philosophy behind the brand, I love the feminine and pretty designed packaging which always stands out for me. I’ve tried quite a few products from their collection and already have a few firm favourites.

Each month, the Lip Love bag  will include 3 full sized items and one bonus  product from either Jelly Pong Pong or So Susan alongside an treat in the form of jewellery or a hair accessory.

1. So Susan Statement Skin Highlighting Crayon – Full Size. RRP £15.00

This highlighter in the shade Candlelight is undoubtedly one of the showstoppers inside this month’s bag, it’s absolutely gorgeous.

The unique chiseled head enables you to cover large areas of the face, or target small pinpoint ones (like your cupid’s bow), all without using a brush! Powered by Organic Chia Seed it helps to keep skin softly hydrated and the addition of the Silk Peptide promotes skin suppleness and elasticity.

This highlighter is creamy, luminous, long-lasting and is the most perfect shade that looks entirely natural. It reminds me of a cream eyeshadow stick and pretty much has the same consistency which enables the crayon to simply glide onto the skin.

It’s an absolutely stunning colour that would suit all skin tones and it blends in leaving the most radiant of glows. In my opinion this is a truly great product and one of  best highlighters I’ve ever tried and due to it’s versatility it’s got so many uses.

2. Jelly Pong Pong Paradise Pigments in Fig Jam  – Full Size RRP £17.95

The Jelly Pong Pong Paradise Pigments in Fig Jam isn’t just a lip product it also doubles up as blush too.  It’s incredibly pigmented, smells delicious, and a little really goes a long way. It is so creamy and the shade’s is an eye catching fushia but it’s a little out of my comfort zone and not something I’ll be able to pull off!

3. So Susan Haute Light in Eggshell – Full Size RRP £14.95

This universally flattering ivory cream crayon brings your best features to light and is made with White Truffle extract & Eyeseryl® peptide to help reduce eyebags and increase skin elasticity. 

I love multi-tasking products and this pencil can be used on the brow bones, cheek bones & dark circles to instantly give your skin clarity & radiance. It can also be used as a shadow base to make colours pop that little more.  A lovely fresh and pretty neutral pencil that will brighten your overall look and is also extremely easy to apply and blend with it’s soft creamy texture.

4. Jelly Pong Pong Goji Blush – Full Size RRP £14.95

This moisturising blush is formulated with a powerful blend of silicone’s, mineral and organic pigments for a silkier application and the second-skin look of a cream encapsulated in a powder compact. Powered by our proprietory Goji-3™ Complex enriched with antioxidants that help minimize fine lines.

I received the shade Lotus, a warm coral pink that’s pigmented, easy to blend and gives just the right hint of colour on the cheeks. The compact also contains a handy mirror, perfect for on-the-go touch up’s.

5. So Susan Strengthening Cuticle Oils (Bonus Item) – RRP £20.95

As well as the make-up line up you can also expect to see an additional treat usually in the form of jewellery or hair accessories, but this month new to the So Susan family there’s a collection of cuticle oils which come in five delicious scents: Sea Algae – for amazing hydration, Coconut – to aid healthy nail growth, Citron – to strengthen and help reduce cracks and breakages, Almond – rich in Vitamins A, B and E to help soothe skin inflammation, Jasmine – A natural antiseptic to help heal chapped skins.

These travel-friendly cuticle oils will keep your nail and cuticle are hydrated at all times and the scent alone will quench that cuticle thirst with citrus zing to sugary undertones. I think these are a great addition to this month’s bag, they look the part and keep the cuticles looking and smelling great!

 My Verdict

So Susan have curated another great edition with lots of new and exciting discoveries on board including some of their newest creations such as the highlighting crayon and their very generous selection of lavish cuticle oils. I think this is probably one of my favourite bags so far from So Susan with the majority being very usable for me and one that you won’t want to miss out on as the value is phenomenal. Whilst I love the So Susan Lip Love Bag I think they need to rotate the types of products subscribers receive each month as items such as highlighters and illuminiser’s seem to make regular appearances. I’d love to see more lip products as I’ve been really impressed with what I’ve tried so far from their collection.

The Lip Love Bag literally caters for every make-up addict regardless of whether you’re a pro or just want to experiment with different products and shades that may usually be outside of your comfort zone. One of the aspects I really love is that So Susan are always churning out new revolutionary products so you can always expect to discover something new as well as some of their classic products too.

Overall it’s really refreshing to receive just a make-up based subscription which not only is cruelty-free but kind to the skin too without compromising on the quality.

The August Lip Love Bag is available now at:

www.sosusan.com

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