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So Susan Lip Love Bag Review – March 2015
Price of the Bag is £14.95 including P&P
No. of items in the Bag – 5
Total value of contents in the box £58.00
www.sosusan.com
The March 2015 So Susan Lip Love Bag has arrived and this month’s theme is ” I love to Travel”. We all know what a pain and struggle it can be packing for a weekend trip or a long haul holiday especially deciding on what products are worthy of making the cut into your make-up bag. I really battle to scale down and find that I always pack more than what I actually need resulting in an overflowing make-up bag that’s seen better days! This month’s edition features a selection of make-up essentials and boasts a beautiful collection of spring/summer inspired shades, perfect for creating a minimal day look or for evenings out when you’ll want to look your very best. I adore the design of the canvas bag and think it’s really impressive that So Susan design a different one for each monthly 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. This month’s bag being the second edition includes 4 make up items and a lace bracelet.
1. Fairy Lashes Curl by Jelly Pong Pong – Full Size. RRP £18.00
I’m a daily wearer of mascara and whilst I have so many within my stash I love trying out new formulas from different brands just to mix it up a little, after all you never know it could turn out to be a holy grail!
Fairy Lashes Curl by Jelly Pong Pong is a sculpting, curling mascara that promises to continually curl lashes throughout the day with a unique synthesis of Moringa Seed resin that dries down and holds the curl of lashes for long-lasting results whilst adding volume.
The Fairy Lashes Curl Mascara definitely has fairies in mind with its weightless formula and soft finish and steers away from any crazy volume or length giving a very natural look. It’s ideal as an everyday mascara that keeps the lashes defined and wears well, although I didn’t notice any curling despite it’s claims.
2. So Susan Lip Dome in Rhubarb – Full Size RRP £10.00
I already own three of the shades from the lip dome collection and was happy to receive another in the shade Rhubard, a pretty girly pink colour.
This long-wearing lip crayon not only has great pigment but it also nourishes the lips as well giving a plumping effect. It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Tripeptide-1 that help increase lip volume and prevent loss of collagen elasticity and it’s also infused with Goji Berry and Mangosteen extracts, earth-engineered antioxidants to help reduce skin fatigue for a more youthful radiance.
The formula is truly amazing and doesn’t dry out the lips at all thanks to it’s super moisturising infusion of goodness. I really can’t get enough of these lip domes from So Susan and I only need one more to complete the collection!
3. Blush Duo by The Beauty Crop – Full Size RRP £11.00
This isn’t a brand I’ve of heard of before and think it’s fairly new. The Beauty Crop is a brand inspired by healthy living and they create products enhanced with nutrition derived from natural ingredients and was founded by Ning and Runee, two good friends based in London who came together through their passion for food, fitness and healthy living.
Housed within a compact and travel-friendly plastic palette, this blusher duo contains two shades, a pink powder blush and a coral cream blush and I love that they have incorporated two different finishes with the palette. These blushers are really pigmented, smooth and easy to blend giving just the right hint of colour on the cheeks. At first they both looked rather dark and I was a little wary of the pink as visually it looked very shimmery but when applied it was actually quite subtle and gave a lovely rosy colour with a very natural finish. With the coral cream blush you simply need a little dab and the cream literally glides on, is easy to blend and gives a radiant flush of colour. I’m really impressed with my first introduction to this brand and hope to see more products featured in the upcoming months.
4. So Susan Liquid Powder Shadow Palette (Bonus Item) – Full Size RRP £11.00
I love any kind of make-up palette and this one by So Susan is compact and small enough to fit straight into your make up bag or hand bag. This liquid eyeshadow formulation is hot-poured and solidified to form a creamy firm powder with an airy texture that moisturises and melts onto the skin which in turn promises to make your shadows last longer, with no fall-out, enabling your skin to breathe. It’s also infused with radiance-boosting minerals, Vitamin K to alleviate dark circles and Copper Peptide to promote collagen and elastin growth around the delicate eye area.
The eye shadows are housed within a sturdy plastic palette and inside there’s an applicator and a mirror, perfect for on the go touch ups. There’s eight different shades within the palette ranging from light matte shades to shimmery metallics making the transition from day to night pretty much a doddle. I initially found that the darker and more shimmery shades performed much better however the more lighter shades applied quite patchy with hardly any colour pay off, this could be down to the finish but I just couldn’t get them to work for me.
5. Cruiani-esque Butterfly Lace Bracelet (Bonus Item) – RRP £8.00
As well as the make-up line up So Susan also featured a cute butterfly lace bracelet which I initially thought was a hair tie at first! It’s really pretty and would make a great beach accessory.
My Verdict
It may be grey and dull outside, but So Susan have curated another great bag this month featuring a selection of make-up which incorporates a beautiful collection of spring/summer inspired shades. I loved the line-up this month and there’s a good balance of make up treats to brighten complexions whilst also adding a flush of colour to our cheeks and lips whether you’re at home or away! As well as the beauty line up, I loved the design of the canvas make-up bag which really gives it that So Susan look and feel, it’s so pretty and what’s even more impressive is that each one is specifically designed to fit the theme for the month.
It’s definitely refreshing to see just a make-up based subscription which not only is cruelty-free but kind to the skin too without compromising on any of the quality. This concept by So Susan really gives you a great opportunity to experiment with make up colours that usually may be out of your comfort zone.
The contents within the bag is worth an incredible £58.00 and beats the actual price of the bag itself making it super affordable and exceptional value.
I’m super impressed with the Lip Love Bag and can’t wait to see what they have in store next month.
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So Susan Lip Love Bag – February 2015
Price of the Bag is £14.95 including P&P
No. of items in the Bag – 5
Total value of contents in the box £64.00
www.sosusan.com
I think you will agree there’s always been a gap in the UK market for a subscription programme which is just make- up orientated and it was only earlier this year that So Susan grabbed this opportunity and announced their Lip Love Subscription. After much anticipation I’m really excited to finally unveil the February Lip Love Bag, the first ever edit designed to bring you lip-focused products infused with skin-loving ingredients along with a bonus item too. This month’s theme is centered around the red carpet and comes very well timed as February see’s some of the biggest showbiz events taking place from the Oscars to the BAFTA’s not to forget the Brit Awards, and with celebrities showing off the latest and most glamorous trends So Susan brings a selection of make-up for us to recreate some of the key trends ourselves at home, all of which come presented in an adorable designed make-up bag.
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. This month’s bag being the first ever includes 4 make up items and one bonus item in the form an anklet.
1. So Susan Cheek Jelly – Full Size. RRP £10.00
The So Susan Cheek Jelly is a gel stain that tints lips and cheeks in a luminous, natural wash of colour. The sheer, lightweight texture enables you to blend and build the shade up for a perfectly personalised hue.
The gel-type formula is really lightweight and there isn’t a trace of stickiness. It gives a great pop of colour on the lips which is easily buildable to achieve the desired result. This also doubles up as a cheek stain and initially I thought it would be way too bright for my pale cheeks but surprisingly you get a lovely rosy flush with the tiniest amount once blended out. It doesn’t seem to fade during the day either.
2. So Susan Lip Dome in Melon – Full Size RRP £10.00
I already own one of the shades from the lip dome collection and I absolutely adore the formula so was happy to receive another in the shade Melon which is slightly nude toned with orange undertones.
This long-wearing lip crayon not only has great pigment but it also nourishes the lips as well giving a plumping effect. It contains Hyaluronic Acid and Tripeptide-1 that help increase lip volume and prevent loss of collagen elasticity and it’s also infused with Goji Berry and Mangosteen extracts, earth-engineered antioxidants to help reduce skin fatigue for a more youthful radiance.
The formula is truly amazing and doesn’t dry out the lips at all thanks to it’s super moisturising infusion of goodness. I’m delighted to have another one to join my collection.
3. Jelly Pong Pong Super Model Lip Stain – Full Size RRP £18.00
This richly-pigmented, hydrating lip & cheek pomade promises to deliver 12 hours of continuous wear without dryness, creasing or smudging and it’s cruelty-free too.The pomades are encased within a strudy plastic palette although it would of been great to have seen a mirror inside the case for on-the-go touch-up’s, it does however come with a mini lip brush. Within the palette is four different shades and contains similar shades which I would usually wear. These are quite pigmented with a matte finish which I really like and can be made shiny by simply applying some lip gloss. I did find them a little drying on the lips but using a lip balm as a base worked quite well. The pomades make a great blusher too although it does need to be blended out for even coverage.
I really like this palette especially the variety of shades which are all very wearable and can simply transform your make from day to night with very little effort.
4. Jelly Pong Pong Undetectable Concealer – Full Size RRP £15.00
I’ve seen a few subscribers receive the concealer quad and although I’ve hit the pain with the one which I already own I was happy to see an alternative from Jelly Pong Pong.
This intense but not occlusive texture thanks to the carefully-formulated canvas skincare base, the concealer is virtually undetectable once blended onto the skin and claims to reduce the appearances of all kinds of skin imperfections with one subtle swatch. It’s infused with the power of Olive Oil and Willow Bark Extract which are excellent antioxidants to protect against the daily environmental skin damage.
I rely on concealers daily mainly to cover imperfections and blemishes and no lie this is one of the best and effective formula’s I’ve come across to date having tried both high street and high-end brands. This super-hydrating, silky concealer hides under-eye circles and imperfections with excellent coverage and matches perfectly with my skin tone. The smooth, weightless formula applies effortlessly without creasing or flaking and it’s definitely the star product this month.
5. Red Carpet Stars Silver Anklet Chain– Full Size RRP £11.00
As well as the make-up line up So Susan also featured a cute silver anklet with dangling stars and diamantes, fitting with the red carpet theme perfectly.
My Verdict
I’ve fallen head over heels with So Susan’s first ever Lip Love bag and I think they’ve done extremely well in curating this bag from the variety of products to the different mix of lip shades and finishes not to forget the addition of the concealer which I absolutely adore. As well as the beauty line up, I loved the design of the canvas make-up bag which really gives it that So Susan look and feel, it’s so pretty.
It’s definitely refreshing to see just a make-up based subscription which not only is cruelty-free but kind to the skin too without compromising on quality. This concept by So Susan really gives you a great opportunity to experiment with lip colours that usually may be out of your comfort zone.
The contents within the bag is worth an incredible £64.00 which is great value for money and beats the actual price of the box.
I’m super impressed with the Lip Love Bag and can’t wait to see what they have in store next month.
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