Chantecaille Luminous Lip Gloss in Fig - Product Review and Swatch

My Space NK gift bag is the gift that just keeps giving. I'm slowing working my way through all the fabulous products inside and think I'm going to have to start a series called "Rapid Reviews" just so I can get through them as I wouldn't want you guys missing out on a thing!

Chantecaille Luminous Gloss in Fig available here

The Hype
Apparantly, "innovative shiny polymers created a fluid 3-d like glass effect for volume" and "water binding molecules hydrate and smoothe lips". It's also paraben free.

The Verdict
Here we have Chantecaille Luminous Gloss in Fig, a dark berry red shade with brown tones. Offering up to 6 hours wear, it does actually stay put really well and the gloss is thick without being sticky. Looking much darker in the tube, it comes out more of a red. With a flat doe foot applicator which makes application easy peasy, the most impressive thing about this gloss is the shine factor. Creating a 3D glassy shine, this really made me think of jam for some reason! The colour payoff isn't as rich as you'd think but adds to the glaze effect. Also, it smells divine! You know that sweet almost Christmassy/Yankee Candle smell you get with some products? It smells like that!

Daylight Swatch

Studio Swatch

A glossy gloss without the sticky mess. At £27 for the full sized tube, it's not cheap but the difference between this and drugstore brands is clear to see. There are 7 different shades in the collection and they all look gorgeous and very wearable. In particular, I'd love to try Passionfruit, Lychee and Framboise. Christmas is coming...

Space NK Beauty Gift - September 18th and 19th

I've been such a good girl lately. I walk straight through the beauty halls, ignore the perfume spritzers and take a route that doesn't go past Boots.

But then I saw this. Space NK had a special event taking place on September 18th and 19th where with every purchase of £150 and over, you receive a huge goodie bag worth £260.

Now, I've been toying with the idea of getting a Clarasonic Mia for months. Every single person I speak to says that it's a game changer. I'm also at that annoying stage with my foundation where I've used all the full sized ones up and have to root around for samples every morning to keep me going until I can find the time to get a colour match.

So, this happened. I bought the Clarasonic Mia and the Laura Mercier Silk Creme Foundation.

And so I got all of this!

I don't know what I'm more excited about, although I've got a feeling it's the gift that's got my heart racing.

Here's what's included:

Algenist Firming and Lifting Cream
Diptyque Tubereuse Candle (This is the gift that I was most excited about and it's already made my bedroom smell amazing too!)
ReVive Creme Lustre SPF 30

These are the products that I'm most excited about trying out

Chantecaille Luminous Gloss Fig
Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector
Laura Mercier Foundation Primer (The perfect partner to my new Laura Mercier foundation!)
Eve Lom Moisturiser

Caudalie Vinoperfect Radiance Serum
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray (I'm too excited about this one I've wanted it for so long!)
Marula Oil
Rococo Nail Apparel in Boutique Sheer Gloss

REN Neroli and Grapefruit Body Cream
Rodial Bee Venom Moisturiser
Malin +Goetz Vitamin E Face Moisturiser
NUXE Nuxellence Jeunesse Youth and Radiance Revealing Fluid
Phyto Express Conditioner

WEI Ginko Leaf Repairing Decolletage Treatment Pad
Sarah Chapman Skinesis Chin and Jaw Lift
NUDE Pro Genius Treatment Oil
Zelens 3t Complex

And then for good measure the fabulous SA threw in these REN samples too (REN Mayblossom T Zone Control Cleansing Gel, REN Vita Mineral Radiant Day Cream) and a sachet of ReVive Glycolic Renewal Peel.

If that's not a beauty gift worth talking about I don't know what is! Now, I need your help! I have no idea which ones to try out first. Any suggestions?