So no one actually tagged me in this, but is saw Ling do it from The Cosmetic Critic (check her out here, she's awesome) and thought I would do it too! :D As I'm sure most people who do this tag feel, I had a really hard time narrowing it down. To tell you the truth, these I would consider lip products of the moment. Who knows. maybe tomorrow I'll find another winner.
New photo backgrounds for this post! My boyfriend made me a nail polish shelf that included a cork board for Christmas and I've been beyond lazy to put it up. So of course, the natural thing to do would be to use it for a background. Clearly. I'm so looking forward to putting this bad boy up and arranging my nail polish all pretty and such. Eventually.
Swatches are at the end of the post!
What is your favourite balm or treatment?
Pixi Shea Butter Lip Balm in Comfort Clear
This is definitely my balm of the moment. I bought it during my Goodbye Target Haul (which can be seen
here). At the time, I thought it was kind of pricey, but I've ended up really really liking it. A solid lip balm that provides my chapped lips the moisture it needs!
What is your favourite eye catching red?
Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in 10 Beso
This is DEFINITELY my favourite red. It is so potent and very true to colour. It's long wearing and smells like vanilla cupcakes! You have to see the swatch below to believe it. This colour was my go-to for the holiday season. The only thing I can say is that it's hard to apply. You have to be very careful as the colour is so intense!
The best luxury and drugstore products
Luxury
Too Faced Melted Kisses in Melted Nude
Is this considered luxury? I was thissss close to getting a YSL lipstick the last time I was in Sephora but I just honestly couldn't do it. Maybe someday. I got this liquid lipstick from the 4-pack of the Melted Kisses. I LOVE this colour. When I first saw it, I thought it would look terrible, but it's honestly the perfect nude. It doesn't make me look sick which is definitely a plus. I do notice that it accentuates my lip lines a bit, but honestly, I don't really care. Haters gonna hate.
Drugstore
Wet N Wild Lipstick in 904B Rose Bud
No question, it is definitely the Wet N Wild lipsticks. They are the most inexpensive things you can buy and they work so well. Some people say they are a bit drying, but for me (surprisingly) I don't really notice it. The colour payoff is amazing and totally worth the money. Whenever I see a Wet N Wild stand I look for these but since I bought my original 3, I haven't been able to find them anywhere!
Best MAC lipstick?
MAC Lipstick in Lustering
I only have two MAC lipsticks. This one in Lustering, and a Nicki Minaj Viva Glam one. I loveeee this colour. This lipstick is great for applying a very sheer coat of colour, or going more dramatic. I turn to it a lot because it's not drying, and I like the scent of MAC lipsticks. I've been looking at more MAC lipsticks, so maybe I'll be adding more to my collection (Syrup anyone?).
Most disappointing lip product?
Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss in 08 Love Affair
I got this product in an ipsy bag. From the first application I knew I hated it. The colour looks pretty nice in the bottle, but on the lips it looks so different. It isn't substantial and it's way too thin. I actually will probably throw this out. It's not even really worth keeping.
Lip Liner: Yes or No?
No Bleeding Lips Lipliner and MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Trust in Red
Usually I'm a 'No' for lip liner, but there are some occasions. If I am wearing a really bright colour I will try and wear one. I notice also that some of my Wet N Wild lipsticks can feather after long periods of time. I actually bought my MAC lip liner specifically for one of my Wet N Wild lipsticks. The No Bleeding Lips is an interesting concept as it's clear so you can apply it with any lipstick.
Favourite gloss?
NARS Lipgloss in Shade IV
At the moment this is my favourite gloss. From all of the NARS glosses I have, I think this one looks the prettiest. It provides a nice stain to the lips and it also is pretty long wearing. One thing I also like is that it has moisturizing properties as well.
Something else?
BITE High Pigment Pencil in Meritage
This!!! After using this product, I can see why BITE is so popular. This colour would be very flattering on anyone. It's probably one of my most favourite everyday lip products at the moment. I would HIGHLY recommend this!!
Swatches:
1. Wet N Wild Lipstick in Rose Bud
2. MAC Pro Longwear Lip Pencil in Trust in Red
3. Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in 10 Beso
4. NARS Lipgloss in Shade IV
5. Cailyn Art Touch Tinted Lip Gloss in 08 Love Affair
6. BITE High Pigment Pencil in Meritage
7. MAC Lipstick in Lustering
8. Too Faced Melted Kisses in Melted Nude
Thanks for reading, I hope you enjoyed it! :) See you next time.
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