Beauty And The Gloss

Oladimeji Odunsi @oladimeg

Now where to begin. I guess the first thing you need to know is how I learned that when it came to make-up, the secret was about focusing on what I loved most about my face. Looking back It's almost impossible to imagine that story, my story who's past chapters told of a much different tale.

It was a novel about a young princess growing in a world where her unique features, had her feeling insecure about the size of her lips.

But has she flourished, as I grew, and like, with all great fairy tale endings, love, self-love conquered all.

I never looked back, and experimenting with a daring lip colour, had me in my element. This newfound magic wand had me transforming my face quickly and effortlessly. Drawing attention to my mouth and, therefore, one of those attributes I now loved the most about myself.

And as I quickly learned just how empowering a bold lip could be, Part of the powerful statement it makes is brought about when it’s courted with occasionally. For this reason, I got to thinking, thoughts about an alternative, something that held the same sway, with a little less of the dramatics. Now if the red lipstick is indeed the stiletto heel of make-up, then the gloss, that beautiful, exquisite lacquer most certainly has to be the glass slipper.

WANT, LOVE, SHOP

So with those words ringing in my ear. And not needing any excuse what so ever, to splurge on these little pieces of beauty. I set out in search, for the ultimate glossy glass-like finish, "The One."

Bottom line: I'll be granting wishes, and spreading some sparkle, coming at you with the crème de la crème or the gloss de la gloss. Tried and tested beauty must-haves so that you can invest in only the best. The next time you're in the arena to express yourself and red is just a tad too bold; these five gorgeous lip gems will have you casting the right spell and easing you in gently.

1.

Tower 28 ShineOn Lip Jelly in Chill

£13.00 At Revolve

It's a gorgeous little bottle of science, were my first initial thoughts. And I almost anticipated seeing some actual magic if I held it up to the light. From the subtle cotton candy aroma and the futuristic hints, its bottle is giving off; I might as well have stepped into a time machine and gone shopping for this in the future.

The Promise

Minimum effort, maximum impact, that's all it took. Two swipes of the wand and my lips were looking and feeling lush. Looking glass results achieved. The formula makes my lips feel hydrated, plump, and well, just as its name suggests, my current mood is super chilled.

2.

Lime Crime Wet Cherry in Extra Poppin

£17.00 at Amazon

Glossy eyes and glossy lips, I'm already dreaming of the magic I could create with this gloss and smiling, there's lots of smiling. It's just the sweetest thing, with its playful girly exterior. It's so bringing that “back to school” nostalgia, and scrapbooking with nine different types of glitter.

In black cherry, baby cherry, cherry pie. With best friends like these, you'll be wearing them all.

Beauty wellbeing newsflash: invest in any one of the delicious shades Lime Crime comes in and feel 193% more cheerful every time you use it.

The Crime

I as a result of this sentence you for the crime of lip sorcery, and gloss magic felonies. For making me want more of you, and for providing me with a finish that doesn't dry out my lips. This potent potion has my lips looking sensational and incredibly stormy, it’s tripping! And the fact that none of you is edible really? Well, that's a crime in itself.

3.

Glossier Lip Gloss in clear

£11.00 at Glossier.

I love discovering little surprise beauty delights, that I never knew I needed. I've always been meaning to approach you, for a while now. Ah yes, crazy I know, I guess I just got stuck somewhere between a cream lipstick and a matte for the past few months. I'm so glad we're finally getting to meet now.

You're that instant injection of luxury with a whole heap of shine. And I honesty know now, that I never want to party without you.

The Match

I was thinking I was risking it all, at first glance. Not much there, Nah ah! You should never judge a gloss on the amount of substance it's casing holds, ever! Because a little of this gloss, really does go a long way. With its super-rich consistency, Rich compliments are all this lipgloss deserves. It delivers at such high speed, high shine, cushiony glassy shine.

Take me on faith ladies, because you won't get it, till you get it.

4.

The Gloss in Shane Glossin

From The Shane & Jeffree Star Collection

£18.00 at Parfumdreams

The thought of going to a party without statement lips brings me out into a cold sweat. Parties, Socialising say what now? The idea of it alone is almost magical nowadays. Despite this, is it unreasonable to want your lips looking their best for those food shopping trips? Or the Postman (at a safe distance of course) Enter The Gloss, Or should I say, her Royal Highness, with all of its Va-Va, QueenLike Chic.

I be like, behold everything the light touches is mine, for real! That's how much luscious shine this gloss gives off. With its exquisite packaging that's a statement in itself, I'm seriously going to find it very hard not to apply and swoosh, feeling the force.

The Queen

I will do what Queens do because sometimes you have to say it. This gloss is wickedly glamorous; it's something Royal. But my little beauty addicts, that does not mean I don't want to share it with you, so speaking from a place of vanity, I do declare that this gloss has transformed my lips into something flawless, radiant and hydrated. Let your imaginations soar, because your lips are about to get a whole lot of captivating.

5.

Fenty Beauty Gloss Bomb in Glass Slipper

Universal Lip Luminizer by Rihanna

£17.00 at Boots

It's not hard to see why she chose to name this gloss "Glass Slipper." Enter, one confused prince and a Cinderella level lip scenario. Its packaging basks between the borders of, elegant and effortlessly modern, with an edgy and angular nature. It feels good to hold people, yes I said that because there's a lot to grab hold of, encased in it's exquisite octagonal and hexagonal shaping, well it's the gloss fairytales are made of, when a gloss makes your lips look this beautiful. Let there be light.

The Happy Ever After

I'm alright; my lips are shiny, beautiful and glassy. There's no other word for it; it's enchantment. Fact is when results get this magical, a little Fenty lip gloss that enhances you is way better than a prince charming ever could. And it will never expect you to play that damsel in distress because a queen gets busy in her kingdom until her king arrives.

Drum roll, please…

I love them all. Post it on the wall kind of I love you! Choose one or all Five; I'm letting the fact that I own more than one pair of heels decide.

And yes while my purse is a tad bit lighter, my make-up bag is oh so proud!