Some new RMS Beauty purchases

Rose-Marie Swift (the make up artist behind RMS Beauty) was recently in London and Content Beauty held an event with her. I wouldn't have missed it for the world, and ended up with a couple of new items on my wishlist that promptly ended up in an online basket at www.beingcontent.com.

I bought:

Un Cover Up Concealer in 22 (I used to be 11, since I stopped using sunscreen every day I am not quite so pale, so 22 is a better match, and the one the lady (Rose-Marie) herself used on me).  £28.

Lip2Cheek in Muse - translucent seashell beige, with a hint of pink and the subtlest shimmer. £28.

Lip & Skin Balm in Simply Cocoa. This is an effective, non-sticky, not too shiny lip balm. You can also use it on dry patches anywhere or as an eye cream. I wish I had bought this years ago. It's an excellent base for lipstick. £17.

For a rough idea of the colour difference between Un-Cover Up 11 and 22, here's an old picture of mine of 11. I used this up ages ago, so I can't do a side by side comparison unfortunately. I'd say 11 covers a MAC 15-20 depth (Drivol About Frivol, who is lighter than a MAC 15 (MAC 10?) can just about wear 11, although she'd prefer it a little paler and less yellow).  22 is more of a MAC 25-30 depth.

Swatch of Muse Lip2Cheek (left) and Un Cover Up 22 (right).

Blended out - Muse becomes almost imperceptible, although it is darker and a shade pinker than Un Cover 22, and also has a really subtle sheen/shimmer to it. It's not at all obvious; even on close inspection it looks pretty much like bare skin on me, but somehow, to my eye, better. If you already have plump dewy cheeks this isn't likely to do very much for you at all, and I think you'd be better off using one of the darker Un Cover Ups or Seduce cream eyeshadow for a stronger contour. I love it though - I'm a big fan of the un-made up look, and it just does something nice to my face when I use it on my cheekbones.  On the lips it knocks back natural colour and gives a Bardot-esque look without being heavy or concealer-ish. It's not a look I like on myself personally (I prefer more colour on my lips) but if you're looking for a natural, non-shiny but not dry nude lip Muse is lovely.

Muse applied to lips. 

Here's a comparison of the Living Luminizer and Muse. Luminizer is more glow-y/sheeny-y and a pale cool pearl. 

Blended out. Lots of RMS Beauty products make excellent highlight/luminizers - Solar cream eyeshadow is great for a more obvious shimmering gold, and they all blend well together too. 

Rose-Marie Swift herself was an utter joy. She is frank and fearless, unafraid to express opinions and be counted for what she believes in. This translates into her products; she doesn't accept lesser grade anything and has made some really excellent products that are simple and a pleasure to use.