If anyone was to ask me how to apply foundation, the idea behind concealer or how to contour I wouldn't even know where to begin. Realistically this could be a good thing as the amount of money I save is amazing. However I do feel as though I am secluding myself from the whole make-up world.
One thing I love and could not live without is lipstick. The creation that manages to transform an outfit immediately, compliment skin tones, complete a look. Below I have chosen my key lipsticks for this season. With dark purple being my favourite shade all year round, red being the perfect Christmas colour and a beige/pink adding a more subtle feel to a look, these lipsticks are affordable and spot on for the autumn/winter!
#1 Vamp it up -A couple of plums
Rimmel London 128 Starry Eyed
Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner 540 Hollywood Red
Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner 540 Hollywood Red
Why I love it: I laid my eyes on this lipstick over a year a go and have never looked back. This is my go to lipstick for all occasions, come rain or shine. It is a gorgeous deep, purple shade and to achieve a more intense colour I use Maybelline Colour Sensational Lip Liner, shade 540 Hollywood Red across the whole lip. It is a long lasting, easy to apply, affordable lipstick that I suggest you get for your make up bag. Come on girls the party season is coming, team this with an LBD or glittery number and you're ready.
What's not so good: Okay, I'm struggling to find a point here. I guess the only thing I could say is that it bleeds slightly but nothing ridiculously noticeable. I'm staying loyal to this lipstick.
Price: Lipstick: £4.99 Lip liner: £3.99
Mark out of 5: Got to be a 5/5
Barry M Super Satin Slick Lip Paint 171
Why I love it: This is a new edition to my lipstick collection and is one of Barry M's new Satin Super Slick Lip Paints. I was super excited to try them out and I am super glad that I did. The glide you get from the lipstick is incredible and it is so soft on the lips. It is a gorgeous pinky-plum shade that I know will see me through all seasons. The main stand out point it the texture, never known a lipstick like it!
What's not so good: It isn't very long lasting so I think I need to get a lip liner to accompany. But I don't mind reapplying, at least it doesn't stain.
Price: £4.49
Mark out of 5: I'm going to go with a 3.5/5 for this one!
#2 Rudolf the red lipped reindeer-My two go to lip smacker reds
Loreal Collection Exclusive by Blake
Why I love it: 'Blake' has created a very bright and striking shade of red. More for going out, teamed excellently with black. I love, love, love Loreal lipsticks-firstly because of the variety, secondly because of the smell and thirdly because of the packaging. This is not a shade if you like subtle but is definitely one to pull out when wearing a dark outfit. I love the texture and the coverage you get and it remains on your lips for a loooooong time!
What's not so good: It makes your lips slightly dry, I think due to the thick texture. So just make sure to Vaseline once you've removed.
Price: £6.99*
Mark out of 5: This one has to be 4/5
Loreal Collection Exclusive by Eva
Why I love it: From the same collection, 'Eva' has created a more subtle and 'dull' shade of red, more suitable if you don't want your lips to be too striking. This is better for an every day look, again smells fantastic and the packaging is lovely. This will be lovely for the Christmas season and provides excellent coverage.
What's not so good: Same point as above, dries the lips out slightly but it was expected as it's from the same collection!
Price: £6.99*
Mark out of 5: It has to score 3.5 because I prefer a more striking look!
#3 Plain Jane- A duet of sickly sweet shades
Loreal Color Riche 302
Loreal Lip Liner Couture, Color Riche, 302 Bois de Rose
Loreal Lip Liner Couture, Color Riche, 302 Bois de Rose
Why I love it: Another Loreal lipstick to add to the collection, this time a lot more subtle and an excellent casual shade for when you want to wear lipstick but not be too dressy. The thing I love about this is that you get two colours for the price of one. With the lip liner, Couture by Color Riche, shade 302 Bois de Rose, you get a subtle, sophisticated deep pink shade. Without the liner a more glittery finish. You get a lovely thick coverage from a soft lipstick that glides on perfectly.
What's not so good: Without the lip liner, you need to constantly reapply.
Price: Lipstick: £6.99* Lip liner:£3.99
Mark out of 5: Only due to the reapplying it needs to be 3.5/5
Why I love it: Another shade from the Barry M Satin Super Slick Lip Paint Collection, this time in a gorgeous neutral beige. I couldn't get over how easy it was to apply this lipstick due to the texture. I think this is a shade that you would have to try for yourself due to your skin tone but I was shocked that such a light colour worked with my pale skin. Just like the other one, the texture is what makes this an essential for your makeup bag. Your lips are left feeling healthy as opposed to dry and chapped.
What's not so good: Unfortunately my lipstick literally fell to pieces. I don't know whether it was due to my poor man handling or because the texture was so soft it literally melted. However I shall be re-purchasing because I love it.
Price: £4.49
Mark out of 5: Has to be 4/5 even though it is destroyed.
*prices may vary depending on where you purchase the item from.
Well those are six shades that I definitely recommend, lipsticks are such a lovely finishing touch to an outfit. With Christmas coming up, they're affordable and an excellent stocking filler.
Thank-you for reading,
Mollie Isabella
xx
No comments:
Post a Comment