Thursday, 9 July 2015

Matte Revolution

When Charlotte Tilbury launched her make-up line I was pretty, ok VERY, excited and went overboard and purchased lots and lots of goodies but one goodie I feel like I completely overlooked was her Matte Revolution lipsticks.

Charlotte Tilbury, Matte Revolution Lipsticks
Left- Sexy Sienna, Right- Lost Cherry

They are gorgeous.

Unlike any other matte lipstick I've tried, they don't actually feel matte when they are on the lips. They actually feel, dare I say it, moisturising.

Swatches, Left- Sexy Sienna, Right- Lost Cherry 

They wear beautifully, like an absolute dream. No dodgy ring left around the outside of your lip after you've eaten or had a drink.

They are buttery, yes seemingly a matte can be buttery, and doesn't show up any dry skin that you might have on your lips. Very forgiving.

Wearing Sexy Sienna

Whilst being long lasting they are not completely indestructible but you can easily top it up without your lips becoming thick and cakey. Don't get me wrong they are long lasting, a good few hours of gorgeous wear.

Wearing Lost Cherry
I personally don't even wear them with a lip pencil. With no bleeding out from your lip line.

I find the formula and level of matte-ness very wearable. Day or night. And of course, like everyone I, love the packaging, kind of reminds me of original gold Estee Lauder lipstick packaging, from way back. Love. And the unusual shape of the bullet, makes for easy application.

Her colour selection is pretty amazing and will definitely be adding more to my collection soon.


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Monday, 20 April 2015

The Perfect Red


I have written about this brand (Melt Cosmetics) before but I thought their red lipstick deserved a post dedicated all to itself, actually all their lipsticks probably deserve their own post, but for now lets concentrate on Belladonna 2. 

The formula is perfect, as I've said before Melt Cosmetics lipsticks are indestructible, they last all day and if and when you need a little touch up, no cakeyness, no rough bobbly bits appearing when reapplying, minimal/no smudging and well lets talk about the colour..

It is to die for.

MAC Cherry on the left and Belladonna 2 on the right
It looks sooo delicious it makes me want to eat it! And for a red it is an extremely versatile colour, just change the lip liner your using and you can adapt it to be more orange or more pink if that's your thing. Dab a little on for a less full on look or mix it up with plums or pinks and create the most beautiful ombré lip ever. My go to lip liners for Belladonna 2 are MAC's Cherry or Dynamo. 


Every single time I wear it people always stop me and ask where its from, guaranteed. It is such a pretty red that looks great on everyone. These lipsticks give you the confidence to wear a bright bold lip, and its down to the lipsticks formulation.

I have every faith that it wont be smudged down my face or half rubbed off after I've eaten or had a drink because like I said Melt Cosmetics lipsticks are indestructible and amazing!

Kissy kissy- Belladonna 2 with MAC's Cherry lip liner
After I've taken it off, or should I say tried to take it off, the stain it leaves on my lips is super pretty as well, I just go with it. A little bit of Lucas' Papaw Ointment on top and off I go. I am always pleasantly surprised at the amount of compliments I get with that lip combination, even after its off. Not quite as many as the full blown red colour but who doesn't love a compliment.

I just love this brand and dare I say it, I love their trusty lipsticks even more!

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Thursday, 26 February 2015

PINK LIPS & IN LOVE

 
What can I say?  I love a good lipstick, who doesn't?  This little beauty from Melt Cosmetics has the best staying power of them all!!  I have so much faith in these lipsticks I even wore it to a wine tasting event.. 
Oh yes!
  
A giant bonus, if you need to do any retouching during the day they don't layer up and become cakey..  I guess it's because they are amazing!  For a lip liner I pair this particular lipstick, Stupid Love (cute name huh?) with MAC's pro longwear lip pencil in Shock Value, the colours match perfectly. 
 
Another plus for me is the smell, personally I get vanilla mixed with plasticine (just me?) which I love as it reminds me of a happy childhood.. Although don't worry if this doesn't sound appealing to you as the smell isn't that strong when they are on.
 

 
These lipsticks are extremely pigmented and not as drying as you would think for a matte lipstick, this electric pink baby is to die for and I love rocking it with a simple black flick.  
 
You will be guaranteed a compliment when wearing these lipsticks and you can have a look on their website and swoon over the creators (Lora and Dana's) beauty whilst getting some serious make-up inspiration.. 
 
I currently have four of these babies in my collection and have my wee beady eye on a few more.. eh.. well helloooo Dark Room.. They are a delight to wear and I guess its fair to say I am in love..   
 
 


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