My Favourite Lipsticks...
I
am definitley a lipstick hoarder. No matter how many I add to my
collection I always seem to find myself still looking for that
perfect shade. For me, I absolutely adore a bold red lip. I think
there's nothing more classic, chic and confidence boosting than
finding that perfect red lipstick that suits you. It took me a while
to find the right shade to suit me, but once I did it pretty much
changed my life! I never leave the house without black winged liner
and teamed with red lips, they make the perfect duo!
I
also love a bold pink lip for a different twist on the traditional
hollywood glamour look. As I am ridiculously pale, a bold pink lip
teamed with a similar blush colour really seems to lift my face and
make my complexion look more english rose than wednesday adams! Here
are some of my all time favourites ranging from drugstore prices to
more high end- sometimes you have to splurge when you find that
perfect shade!
Reds
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| From Left to Right: Loreal paris lipstick in Lincoln Rose, Mac Lady Danger, Bourjois rouge edition lipstick in 10, Sephora cream lip stain in 10 mandarin muse |
As Above- Left to Right
These are by far my most used red lipsticks. The loreal paris lipstick is a gorgeous orangey red, very similar to lady danger but a slightly warmer red. The finish is matte and it goes on so smoothly. It doesn't last quite as long as lady danger but for the price it is an absolute bargain! It feels really comfortable on the lips and will suit a lot of different skin tones. I bought this a while ago and last time I was in boots I couldn't find it so unfortunately it might be discontinued (why didn't I stock up!)
Then
there's mac lady danger. My holy grail red lip. It is THE perfect
orangey red, lasts all day, doesn't dry the lips and always, always
looks so flattering! I find this much less drying than ruby woo and
since I discovered the shade just over a year ago it has definitely
become my signature red. The next is Bourjois's rouge edition
lipstick in 10. A shade very similar to lady danger and for a
fraction of the price, so a great way to try out the shade! It's not
quite as matte and long lasting as lady danger but it is a really
gorgeous shade and the formula is really nice and non-drying. I reach
for this when I don't want a really matte lip colour.
The
sephora matte lip creams are AMAZING. They last forever, aren't
drying and the texture and finish is to die for. I picked this new
shade up last time I was in America and it's really lovely. A lot
more orangey toned than lady danger but it's equally as flattering,
and looks gorgeous with a coral blush. Then there's mac ruby woo. A
christmas red lip staple, but I still wear it all year round! It
really is THE red lipstick to suit everyone. Slightly pinky but
classically red, if you want that classic bold red (and incredibly
matte) lip, then this is an essential. The matching lip liner is also
amazing!
Pinks
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From Left to Right: Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet 02, Sephora matte cream lip stain 03, Korres lip butter in pomegranate, Max Factor lipstick in 827 bewitching coral, Charlotte Tilbury matte revolution in lost cherry, Hourglass opaque rouge liquid lipstick in canvas |
The Bourjois rouge edition velvet's really are amazing drugstore lipsticks! I think i have 4 shades in the range but this is by far my favourite. It's that perfect deep pink and the formula is amazing. It isn't quite as long wearing as the sephora lip creme's but the finish is gorgeous! Another sephora lip cream, but they really are amazing! This is the first shade I bought in the range and made me fall in love with them all! It is a gorgeous deep pink but slightly red watermelon shade, it's just amazing! I could talk about the formula all day, seriously i've devoured burgers with this on and it stays in tact!
The
korres lip butter is amazing for those days you can't be bothered
with a lipstick but still want to add a touch of colour to your lips.
They are amazingly hydrating and also smell great too! The shade
pomegranate gives a gorgeous pinky stain to the the lips but without
the hassle of reapplying lipstick. I always have this in my handbag
if i'm not wearing lipstick
The
next two are very similar and the max factor version is an amazing
dupe if you don't want to splash the cash on the charlotte tilbury
version. Bewitching coral is a gorgeous, vibrant, pinky coral shade
and is so flattering against pale skin. Charlotte Tilbry's lost
cherry is a very similar shade but longer lasting and more matte. The
matte revolution formula is incredible and I really want to try out
more shades in the range, but lost cherry stood out the most for me.
It's incredibly easy to apply too, I never need a lip liner.
The
last was a spontaneous purchase whilst in the so called 'aisle of
doom' in Sephora! But i'm so glad it ended up in my basket. The
formula is really smooth and velvety and seriously lasts all day. The
shade is also gorgeous. A sort of 'my lips but better shade' and
looks really flattering and natural. I team it with my rimmel lip
liner in east end snob and the combo makes the perfect pinky nude
lips!
And
that's it! Sorry for the longer than expected post, I could ramble on
about lipsticks all day...
Hope
you found this helpful!
Harriet
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