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Showing posts with label Lipstick. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Lipstick. Show all posts

Monday, March 4, 2013

TopShop Lipstick in Macaroon


Hey guys!

I read quite a number of blogs on a daily basis and a few of those are UK based bloggers have raved about TopShop makeup so when a friend and I went to downtown Toronto, I made it a point for us to stop by their store. As a self confessed lipstick lover, I immediately went to their makeup stand and started swatching their lip colours. I picked up two lipsticks and am sharing one of them in this post...


Friday, February 15, 2013

MAC Archie's Girls Lipstick in Daddy's Little Girl Review and Swatches



Hey guys!

Today I'm sharing with you one of MAC's newest lipsticks from the Archie's Girls Collection in the shade Daddy's Little Girl. I remember reading the Archie Comics when I was younger and being fond of the whole gang. Anyways, this is the first limited edition lipstick I purchased with the special packaging which makes it all the more fun and exciting for me. The packaging is Valentine appropriate with the white background, Archie in between Betty and Veronica (swooning over him) and the little hearts. 


Daddy's Little Girl is officially described as "mid-tone pink purple" from the MAC website. This shade is quite opaque with satin finish which is not my favourite because this type of finish sort of flakes on me, but I can deal with as I adore the colour! When I was looking at swatches online, I thought this would be more of a fuchsia shade but in actuality is a blue based purple with some pink. 

Here is an arm and lip swatch




Overall: This is a great alternative to fuchsia shades for a little bit of uniqueness that the plum-my purple provides. Satin finishes kind of flakes on my lips so I make sure that I moisturize well before wearing them. Daddy's Little Girl wore for about 5 hours on my lips before needing re-application and left a little bit of stain after removal.

Price: $18.00
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics



Monday, February 11, 2013

MAC Matte Lipstick in Russian Red Review and Swatches


Hey guys!

Since Valentine's Day is in a few days I though I might share with you a red lipstick that you can wear while celebrating the occasion. MAC Russian Red is my all time favourite red colour that I wear most often during special occasions.



Russian Red is officially described as "intense bluish red" and is one of MAC's classic lipstick colours. The pigmentation for this shade is really opaque and intense that stays on for long hours. This shade has blue undertones so it can help the teeth appear whiter, which is a plus! Russian Red has a matte finish so it can dry out the lips a little bit but not overly drying that it's uncomfortable to wear.

Here is an arm and lip swatch




Overall: I highly recommend this classic red lipstick from MAC for different skin tones as it's not too bright, too dark. This lipstick lasted a good 5 hours on me before I made minor touch ups. It should be noted though that because of the matte formula, this lipstick can stain even after removal.

Price: $18.00
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics

Monday, January 21, 2013

MAC Matte Lipstick in Pink Pigeon Review, Swatches and Photos


Hey guys!

Today, I have yet another MAC lipstick to share with you. I've had Pink Pigeon for almost a year now since the Iris Apfel Collection came out but never featured it in my blog because it's limited edition. This shade was re-promoted in the Strength Collection so I thought to share my thoughts about this lipstick.

Pink Pigeon is officially described as "bright cleanest pink" in the MAC website. I would say that this is a bright magenta but not over the top, "in your face" bright. I love that this is a bold yet wearable pink that can be worn during a bright and sunny day. This lipstick is a matte finish but has a smooth texture, opaque in one swipe and comfortable to wear.

Here is an arm and lip swatch


This lipstick lasted for about 5 hours (with eating and drinking) before needing re-application. Also, it can stain even after removal.

Price: $18.00 CAD
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics

Saturday, January 19, 2013

MAC Matte Lipstick in Party Parrot Review, Photos, Swatches and Comparison


Hey guys!

I am so excited to write a post for this lipstick because I feel like it's a long time coming! I have been lusting for MAC Lipstick in Party Parrot ever since the Iris Apfel Collection last year but I sadly missed out on it, so when it was re-promoted in the Strength Collection I knew I had to snatch it right away.



MAC Party Parrot is officially described as a "bright red pink" with a matte finish. Looking at the lipstick tube itself and the swatch below, this shade looks like a neon and very intense.





Since Party Parrot and Impassioned are always touted as dupes I thought I'd do a comparison of the two lipsticks. The one on the left is Party Parrot and the one on the right is Impassioned. From the swatches below, any difference is hardly noticeable except for the finish. Party Parrot is a matte finish while Impassioned is an amplified creme (somewhat glossy) finish. Also, Party Parrot is a true neon while Impassioned is almost a neon.

MAC Party Parrot and MAC Impassioned

under natural light without flash

under natural light with flash



Price: $18.00 CAD
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics

Monday, January 14, 2013

MAC Cremesheen Lipstick in Apres Chic Review, Photos and Swatches


Hey guys!

Today I have with you one of the lipsticks included in MAC's Apres Chic Collection, the shade Apres Chic. This lipstick caught my eye when I was browsing swatches of the collection from a blog and just adored the uniqueness of it without being over the top.


MAC Apres Chic is officially described as "pinky brick red" with a cremesheen formula which means it's very build-able. This shade is a warm, medium-toned pinkish orange-red which sounds complex but is actually a very wearable red. 

Here is an arm and lip swatch



 As with any other MAC lipsticks I own, this wore for about 3 - 4 hours before needing re-application. Also, either a hot pink or red lip liner can be worn underneath to change the lipstick's undertone for different looks.

Price: $18.00 CAD
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics 


Friday, December 21, 2012

Revlon Matte Lipstick in Really Red Review and Swatches



Hey guys!

Another week, another red lipstick! I have for you today an amazing lipstick from Revlon's Super Lustrous Matte Lipstick line, the shade Really Red. 


Friday, December 14, 2012

Pari Beauty Lip Paint in Red Review and Swatches

Hey guys!

In continuation of featuring red lips for the holidays I thought to share with you guys a lip paint from a Canadian company called Pari Beauty. This is the first product I have tried from this brand and let's see what I think about it.

Saturday, December 8, 2012

Holiday Red Lips with CoverGirl Hot Passion Lip Perfection Review and Swatches



Hey guys!

I'm so excited that it's December already because that means more chances for me to wear one of my favourite looks and that is a red lip. I know this lip look can be worn throughout the year but there is something about the Holidays that makes me rock out this look more. And in lieu, I purchased the CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick in Hot Passion as I've heard great things about this lipstick. Let's check it out!


Monday, November 26, 2012

MAC Lipstick in Plumful Review and Swatches


Hey guys!

Today I would like to share with you yet another fall lip colour that I absolutely adore, MAC Plumful. This shade has a lustre finish that is actually not a favourite finish of mine as it kind of dries my lips out so I apply my trusty lip balm before wearing the lipstick. Also, since it is a lustre finish, the colour tends to be sheer but can be intensified when layered. 


Plumful is officially described as a "blossoming rose-plum" which I think is pretty spot-on. If I can give further description of this lipstick, I would say that it's a medium pink with deep plum undertones which  would be a great shade for the fall season. 


Here is an arm and lip swatch of MAC Plumful



Overall: As any of the other MAC lipsticks in my collection, this shade lasts about 4 hours before needing re-application. Also, a lip balm is recommended to be worn underneath the lipstick.

Price: $18.00 CAD
Place to Buy: MAC Cosmetics, The Bay

Thursday, November 15, 2012

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Review and Swatches Part 2 - Reds

Hey guys!

Here is part 2 of my review and swatches for the Revlon Lip Butters and I have the 'reds' for you today.  A lip butter is a hybrid of lip balm and pigmented lip colour and Revlon makes a wonderful collection of them. For this post, I have the shades Candy Apple and Cherry Tart. To read part one, click here.


Candy Apple - is a bright coral red shade that can be sheered out for a wearable red but quite intense when layered on the lips. This is one of the shades in the collection that has no glitter or shimmer and only glossy finish. 


Here is an arm and lip swatch



Cherry Tart - is a warm cherry red with micro glitter that brightens the face. I'm not really a fan of glitter on my lips so I have only worn this a couple of times but this is still a pretty colour nonetheless. 





Overall: The Revlon Lip Butters are excellent combination of lip balms and lipsticks which are not drying but not that moisturizing either. They are lightweight, creamy, have excellent pigmentation and have great variety of shades. On me, they were for about 2.5 - 3 hours before needing re-application.

Have you tried the Revlon Lip Butters? What's your favourite shade?

Friday, October 12, 2012

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in 'Raspberry Bite' Review and Swatches


I am a person who doesn't shy away from bold lips, I'm definitely someone who is more comfortable in wearing bright, intense, statement lip colours. And in lieu with that fact, I would like to share with you a lipstick great for the season. The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Raspberry Bite is a gorgeously rich, red raspberry that epitomizes fall, in my opinion.


The Revlon Super Lustrous Lipsticks line is my favourite kind of drugstore lipstick because it has a wide variety of shades, great pigmentation, the formula is creamy, moisturizing and comfortable to wear. Raspberry Bite might look scary in the tube but its several shades lighter on the lips and the shade is also not that vampy so it can definitely be worn during the day.

Here is an arm and lip swatch




Overall: Raspberry Bite is a great shade, perfect for the season so I highly recommend it. This shade wears about 5 hours on my lips but it does leave a stain when removed.

Price: $6.99 - $8.99
Place to buy: Most drugstores

Friday, October 5, 2012

MAC Impassioned Lipstick Review and Swatches


I know it's already the beginning of fall but I'm still pretty fond of wearing bright lipsticks hence, the product featured for today's post. I purchased this lipstick when I missed out on one of MAC's limited edition shades which is Party Parrot as this is a close dupe. 

Impassioned is officially described as an "amped up fuchsia" which I totally agree with as this is a shade that very hard to miss! The colour is kind of a pink-red with a touch of coral and can seem almost neon at some lights. This shade is an amplified finish which means it's creamy and colour pigmentation is intense. 

Here is an arm and lip swatch of the shade




As any of the other MAC lipsticks in my collection, this shade lasts about 4 hours before needing re-application. Also, a lip balm is recommended to be worn underneath the lipstick.

Price: $18.00 CAD
Place to buy: MAC Cosmetics, The Bay

Have you tried MAC Impassioned? What's your opinion about the lipstick?



Friday, September 21, 2012

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter Review and Swatches Part 1


Since their release about a year ago, the beauty community has been crazy about the Revlon Lip Butters. These lip colours are a great combination of lip balm and lipstick with a wide selection of shades. 


Company Description: Buttery Balm + Shiny Colour. Buttery Balm with beautiful shiny colour to give you baby soft, healthy glowing lips. 94% of women felt lips were softer, smoother, and instantly hydrated. 

For part 1 of the swatches, I have the shades Raspberry Pie and Berry Smoothie. 

Raspberry Pie is a dark raspberry pink that almost looks like a deep red shade with a really glossy finish. This shade is incredibly pigmented and rich in colour that would be a great shade for the fall, I think. But because of its buttery texture, the colour lasts for about 2.5 hours before re-application. 


Here are some swatches




Berry Smoothie is a muted berry pink shade which is a good colour for everyday wear. Out of all the lip butters I have, this is the shade that I wear the most. I think this shade is very versatile and will suit all skin tones. 


Here are some swatches



Overall: This is a great product and I would recommend this to those who like the feel of lip balms with the pigmentation of lipsticks.

Have you tried the Revlon Lip Butters? What's your favourite shade?

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