Lime Crime Lipstick in Centrifuschia│Review & Swatches

Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Centrifuschia ($.18.00) is a bright fuchsia with a creamy texture that wears for soooo long! I only had tried No She Didn't and Mint to Be, shades that aren't as (everyday) wearable, but Centrifuschia is bright and perfect for a pop of colour in my makeup! The formulation is excellent as per usual, as all of Lime Crime's lip products. I find that it wears well for 3-4 hours and the stain it leaves behind is lovely, less bright but still noticeable. The formula feels smooth and moisturizing on the lips which is nice :)

Do you like wearing bold lipstick? 

Favourite Red Lipsticks / Lipglosses

I used to never wear red lipstick, but now I can't stop wearing it. It's so flattering and it looks so elegant. Either you're going to a business meeting or it's date night, red lips will ALWAYS get someone's attention. Here are a few swatches of my favourite reds:

Viva Glam I is the darkest shade of red I own, I find it daring and sexy. It lasts a while and the formula isn't as drying as Ruby Woo, a brighter shade with a matte finish. Cherry on Top a cherry- red by Lime Crime is a bit more glamorous, it has little sparkles and an ultra glossy finish. Suedeberry is more on the orange side, i find it more suiting for a day time look. And Red Velvet looks very similar to Ruby Woo once it's on the lips. 

What are your favourite red lipsticks?

Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Mint to Be│Review & Swatches

 
I'm pretty excited about this post :)  I've been lusting after Lime Crime lipsticks for a while. And now, the shades I wanted to try are finally in stock! A few of the lipsticks are "seasonal shades" and others are permanent. But most of the time, the lipsticks are sold out!  Mint to Be ($.15.99) is a pastel green shade with a truly opaque finish, I only needed one coat to get full coverage and after a few hours I could definitely see the stain it left behind. The lipsticks are lightly vanilla scented, is not super strong so it's very pleasant to wear. The formula is creamy and not drying at all. It lasts about 3-4 hours on my lips, I didn't need the help of a lip liner to get a bold, even colour but is very important to exfoliate and hydrate the lips before applying this lipstick. The packaging stands out because is customized and is not a regular black tube. Is decorated with holographic unicorns, which I find very original and lovely to look at. The size of the tube is a bit chunkier than most lipstick tubes (i.e. Mac lipsticks). I like that Lime Crime brand is vegan and cruelty-free, is something I support and wish all brands had that. I'm really happy with the performance of this lipstick and I'm looking forward to try more shades! :)

Have you tried Lime Crime lipsticks? What's your favourite shade?

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Mac Glamour Daze Outrageously Fun Cremesheen Lipstick│Review & Swatches

Mac Glamour Daze Lipstick in Outrageously Fun ($.16.50) is described as a midtone magenta violet, I find it has blue undertones and it's a very unique shade. It has a cremesheen finish and an opaque colour coverage. It lasted 3 hours on my lips and when it started to fade it left a lot of pigmentation on. From the collection, this colour is the most worthy to try as it's quite different from what's been released before. 




Have you tried Outrageously Fun?

How to: Pick the Right Lipstick

From left to right: Watch Me Simmer, Goes and Goes, Dear Diary, Prolong, Can't Get Enough,
Up the Amp, Viva Glam Gaga 2, Morange, Lady Danger, Viva Glam Gaga, Gem of Roses, Creme Cup. All MAC.

Finding a perfect shade for your lips can be a little hard at first. You know you have found the right one when it enhances your skin tone and it can even give you a face lift! It's important to know that the skin tone isn't the most important thing you should be paying attention to. Some women have fair skin but medium or dark lips and viceversa. There is a guide line you can follow if you're finding trouble finding a shade that suits you.
Depending on you natural lip colour, there are different shades you can try:
Pale lips: coral, pale pink (blue toned), beige, pale rose, beige pinks and bright red. If you're colour shy, you can always try first with the soft toned lipsticks. Pastel colours are also a good pick for pale lips. However if you still want to try a deeper colour it's recommended you apply it with a very light hand.  Medium lips: rose, pink, orange, warm red and brown. I consider myself to have medium lips, and found rose and pink colours suit me best. I try finding lipsticks with the same undertone as my natural lip colour as they look flattering. It's sort of "my lips but better". Dark lips: deep red, plum, chocolate, blackberry and dark brown are great for dark lips. For both fair and darker complexions. Light and pale pinks are not recommend, but I've seen ladies wearing these shades and completely pulling it off!
Keep in mind you don't necessarily have to use only the colours mentioned, you can experiment with bright, pale or very deep colours! Mixing colours is also a great way to find the perfect shade.
What is your skin tone and which lipstick suits you best?

Swatch: Mac Cremesheen Lipstick in Creme Cup

This lipstick had been on my wishlist for so long! I always ended up getting something else instead and I was really, really missing out! Wasn't I? Creme Cup is described as a light blue pink but I think it's more of a nude pink, it reminded me of Viva Glam Gaga, except it's a bit less pink and not as bright. The Cremesheen lipsticks are moisturizing and are very creamy compared to the other Mac lipsticks. It's a subtle colour that flatters most skin tones and pairs perfectly with a smoky eye.


I don't find the Cremesheen lipsticks to be drying, as many people do. I love how easily it glides on my lips and the creamy consistency. As most Mac lip products, they're vanilla scented and they have no particular taste. The lipstick wears about 2-3 hours on me. I really like this shade and i'll be picking up Angel next!
What's your favourite pink lipstick?

Swatch: Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Black Cherry

I had never tried before a Super Lustrous Lipstick from Revlon, I usually stick with Mac lipsticks. But for some reason this colour caught my eye and had to have it! Revlon, you did it once again. 

Black Cherry is a deep red purple and it's very flattering on the lips, application can be a little tricky though, since it's very dark and it's hard to get a first perfect application, I rather use a lip brush! The texture of this lipstick is creamy as it's name suggests and glides on easily on the lips. It lasted on me 2 hours before fading and leaving more of a reddish colour on my lips. I'm really keen on trying darker colours like Mac Pro Longwear in Soulfully Rich which is a dirty deep purple with red pearl.

The lipstick wears off evenly and I believe it works for every skin tone. The packaging is classic looking and it has a clear top so you can see the colour through it. Everything about this lipstick is great, the wear, the colour and the stain it leaves behind.
Will you be trying vampy colours for fall?

Swatch: Mac Pro Longwear Lipcreme

Hello lovely readers! I swatched two of my favourites Mac Pro Longwear Lipcreme's to share them with you. The colours are Goes and Goes & Love Forever! Both of these colours are semimatte with a cream finish.

Goes and Goes is blue violet with a lightweight texture. This lipsticks don't need a top coat and they last up to 12 hours. What i like most about this colour is that it has a white shimmery finish, which makes it unique.
Love Forever! is a bright blue pink with a creamy finish. I find it similar to Dear Diary, except Love Forever! is a little darker.

Have you tried this product before? Do you like the Prolongwear Lipcremes? What is your favourite colour? What is your favourite formula when it comes to lipsticks?