#LipKitByKylie by Kylie Jenner Review

Late last year Kylie Jenner "Queen of the pout" released her "#LipKitByKylie by Kylie Jenner" which sold out in under 30 seconds. I was one of the lucky few to quickly bag myself one of her kits.

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How I Store My Lipsticks

On my makeup table I have 4 acrylic drawers full of powders, lipliners, foundations etc. I used to also store my lipsticks & glosses in them until recently when I was gifted an acrylic lipstick holder by bornprettystore.com. Each container holds 24 lipsticks & costs £4.95 and my lipsticks fit nice and snug in the container.

 Mac lipies have a little bit of wiggle room & I prefer to sit them label side up so I can see which shade I'm picking. The only lipstick packaging that doesn't fit well are Rouge Dior's as they are slightly wider, you can just about squeeze them in but getting them out isn't as easy!

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Charlotte Tilbury K.I.S.S.I.N.G mini Lipsticks

Charlotte Tilbury is THE luxe brand for beauty lovers at the moment, so needless to say when I found this little bundle of joy under my tree on Christmas Day I was beyond ecstatic!

Charlotte Tilbury launched some beautiful gift sets over the holidays but the K.I.S.S.I.N.G mini lipsticks set was my favourite. The set included three mini versions of her iconic K.I.S.S.I.N.G lipsticks in the shades ‘Penelope Pink (light pinky nude), ‘Bitch Perfect’ (light rose pink) and ‘So Marilyn’ (a classic blue toned red).

All have the same beautiful quality you will find in the full sized version. The application is silky smooth & they have instant pigmentation that doesn't need any building.

The £29 price tag was pretty hefty considering how teeny tiny the mini lipsticks where  (unbelievably tiny). But just look at how darn cute they are, you can not say no to these limited edition beauties!

Sadly these little bundles of joy where only on sale over the Christmas period but I still thought I would share with you my thoughts & show you swatches as the lipsticks are always available in full size.

Have you tried any of the Charlotte Tilbury lipies?

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Rimmel Apocalips Matte Lip Lacquer 'Meteoric Matte'

Matte lips are very popular at the moment so it's great timing for Rimmel to release a new matte version of the amazing Apocolips line. 

Like many others I am a big fan of the original Apocolips line, with their intense pigmentation & long wear time. Could a matte version be just as good?Here's the short and simple answer, yes, yes it can!

I'm judging this from the one shade I own '307 Meteoric Matte' a deep raspberry red shade. 

The shade selection is stunning, the colour pay off is amazing & the wear time is pretty darn great too. I wouldn't class them as 100% matte as they do have a slight sheen to them but over time the matte effect does deepen, & in my opinion that just makes them that bit easier to wear & apply. 

Lip liner is a must as precise application isn't the easiest, only because of the dark shade. I get about four hours minimum of colour wear. The only thing that budges this stuff is when I'm drinking or eating (yesterday's five guys burger really set this bad boy to the test) & it leaves a pretty rosey red tint on my lips when the product wears off. I do sometimes use this product for a hint of rouge on my lips, by lightly patting the applicator on my lip & blending in with my finger, the tint will last me pretty much all day.

The packaging & applicator is exactly the same as the original 'Apocolips' if you would like to see a more in depth review of that click HERE.

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Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil‏ 'Keep It Classy 21'

I picked up a Maybelline Color lip pencil before I realised there was a whole bunch of hype surrounding them. With bloggers claiming It's a bargainous dupe of Nars 'matte lip pencil', it would seem these pencils are the hot item to be using at the moment.

The texture is creamy & doesn't drag on the lips. Although I can imagine if you don't moisturise your lips before hand that it would more than likely stick to dry patches as it has a matte finish. So having a soft & moisturised pout before application is a must. 

I also think it's super comfortable to wear and has a pretty good lasting time of two hours. The colour will fade a little after eating or drinking but leaves behind a soft tint on the lip.

I have the shade '210 Keep it Classy' - a red toned plum shade. This is not what I expected when looking at the pencil in store, I was thinking it would be more of a, dare I say it!?  'Kyle jenner lip colour'. So swatching the pencils before you buy might be a good idea.

So your forwarned the packaging is wooden so you will need to invest in a fat sharpener & whilst sharpening you will loose a fair amount of product. The pencil is already quite dinky so I can see it turning into a little nub pretty quickly.

Over all I think the Maybelline Color Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil gives great pigmentation & longevity whilst being creamy on the lips. I'm not as wowed as some other bloggers are by the product but I do think it's a nice breath of fresh air from all the lip lacquers & stains we've been seeing constantly from the high street/drug store.

Available at Boots & Superdrug for £4.99

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Wet n Wild Fergie Creme Lipstick 'Fergie Daily'

Let me introduce you to my all time favourite nude lipstick 'A033 Fergie Daily' by Wet n Wild from their Fergie Creme Lipstick collection. 

The collection has lipsticks ranging from light nudes, reds to deep berry blacks.

Fergie daily is a light beigy pink nude colour that suits my skin tone perfectly (mac NC25 for reference). The lipstick feels so rich and creamy & applies effortlessly onto the lip. One layer of this lipstick will give you a fully opaque finish without feeling to heavy on the lip. The formula definitely does not feel like a bargain £2.87 lipstick.

Here's what Wet n Wild have to say about the Fergie Creme Lipstick collection:

"This longwearing formula is specially formulated with anti-aging technology, as well as vitamins and minerals to keep lips soft, smooth, and kissable all day."

I wouldn't say this lipstick lasts all day, that's a pretty hard task. For me it last two+ hours without eating or drinking.

The one thing I don’t like about this lipstick is the packaging – The black plastic casing is similar to their Mega Last lipstick range, but covered in some sort of silver paint, which wears off very very easily. The case ends up totally scratched up & cheap looking. 

Also since the bullet doesn’t retract all the way into the tube, if you aren’t careful, you can easily nick it when putting the cap back on.

But for the price, great formulation & perfect nude shade I can't hold the poor packaging against it.

If your of the same colouring as me I can not suggest this shade enough!

Available to purchase online in the UK from beautyjoint.com

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Collection Privée Lipstick By Cheryl Cole

Picking a nude lipstick out from the drugstore can be a bit of a hard task, so L'oreals new collection of purely nude lipies is quite an exciting concept. 

L'oreal teamed up with six of their celebrity spokespersons to create a nude lipstick to suit each individual woman, taking into consideration their skin & hair colouring etc & created the 'Collection Privée' line. The idea of this collection is that with the help of the celebrity spokespersons representing each shade, it will help women to find their perfect nude lipstick.

As my colouring is closest to Cheryl's nude 'Barely Greige nb4' I picked that one up.

It's a light dusky pinky beige shade, that happens to be the exact same colour as my lips. The formula is quite sheer, which for a lipstick in the higher price bracket of the high street (£8.19) isn't great. On the other hand you don't need a mirror to apply & it does feel quite moisturising on the lip. 

The scent of the lipie is quite strong like all L'oreal lipsticks, I think it smells of very floral sweets like Parma Violets!? Or as I've heard others call it 'the granny smell'. So if you have an aversion to strong scented lipies it's probably best to give these the sniff test before you buy.

Swatcehed heavily 10+ times to get the colour pay off on the right.

The standard Loreal golden lipstick packaging has had a spruce up for this collection. It has a matte black casing that feels very reminiscent of Nars blushes packaging, this is unfortunately a magnet for finger prints.  

Each lipstick has the chosen spokespersons signature which I think is a nice touch.

One thing I must mention is that I've heard that in America or Canada you can not buy 'Cheryl's

Nude'. In those countries it is replace by 'J-Lo's nude (I'm so jealous, I do love me some J-Lo)  . But I'm sure you can find plenty of Cheryls shade online on ebay etc.

So to sum up - Good concept, pretty packaging, but very sheer colour pay off.

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Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick - Nude Beige

Yves Saint Laurent 'Rouge Volupte' lipsticks are a thing of sheer luxury, from the elegant gold case to the buttery soft lipstick itself. When you pull one of these bad boys out of your purse you're sure to turn heads. 

Yves Saint Laurent 'Rouge Volupte' lipsticks come in a wide range of colours from light pinks to dark berry shades. I own #1 'Nude Beige'.

'Nude Biege' is a beautiful pinky beige shade, that is extremely  flattering on the lip. The cream formula literally glides onto the lips like butter, and that is no exaggeration! It feels so light, smooth & nourishing on the lips & the intense shine it leaves makes my lips appear plumper. These lipsticks are so highly pigmented it is insane, one swipe is all you need. Another bonus of this lipstick is that it has SPF 15. 

One down side is that due to its super creamy formula it isn't very long lasting, but with packaging that beautiful & a formula that smooth I really don't mind reapplying. 

The golden packaging is so stunning with its little window showing the shade inside & little YSL logos dotted around. It has nice weight to it also, making it feel that bit more luxurious. They look so beautiful displayed along a makeup vanity table.

I can't sing its praises enough, this lipstick is a must have for me.

£25 available from Boots, Debenhams, John Lewis, etc

Have you tried given the Yves Saint Laurent Rouge Volupte Lipstick's a try?

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MILANI Color Statement Lipstick 'Nude Creme'

I have been really into nude lipsticks lately, so when shopping on my favourite U.S. makeup site beautyjoint.com I was compelled to order myself Milani's 'nude crème' lipstick from the Color Statement collection.

The Color Statment lip collection has a wide range of shades and finishes that all come in gorgeous golden packaging, making it look & feel higher end. But what about the lipie inside? It is a 'cream' formula, but definitely not the creamiest I've tried. When first applied it does appear quite matte but soon starts to soften with the warmth from the lips. So if you do suffer with dry lips make sure to exfoliate first & maybe pop on a little lip balm for a smoother application. 

''Make a statement without saying a word! True Instant Color. One stroke, full coverage application. This next generation lipstick gives the ultimate in color, texture and finish.  The lightweight creamy formula contains Vitamins A, C, & E to moisturize and nourish lips. Paraben-free. 

Available in Vinyl, Metallic, Cream, Shimmer, Pearl & Matte finish.''

Nude Crème is the lightest nude shade from the collection, It's a warm beigy pink nude. Even with it being a nude shade, it is so warm & concentrated in colour that it still manages to brighten up the face & look bold on the lips. It definitely doesn't blend into the skin like other nudes I've tried that have totally washed me out & zapped me of any colour. It also seems to suit so many skin tones. 

The lasting power is also pretty darn good, lasting me up to three hours until it evenly fades away. One thing that may put people off this lipie range is the scent, it does have quite a strong sweet watermelon like scent that does transfer onto the lips & does take a while to fade. It's not so strong that it's an off put for me but if your really adverse to strong scents then your probably best to give this lipie range a miss.

So over all 'Crème Nude' is a very wearable opaque nude with great lasting power & beautiful packaging, that would look so pretty displayed on your makeup vanity area. 

I purchased from www.beautyjoint.com $5.69/£3.37

Whats your go to nude lipstick?

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Ellis Faas 'Hot Lips' L405 Bright Coral

Before we even get into how highly pigmented & beautiful this liquid lipstick is let's just take a second to admire the packaging. 

How sleek & chic the packaging!? Ellis Faas 'hot lips' thin silver chrome bullet like shape is HUmazingly beautiful! Remove the pointed lid to find a sponge applicator, that distributes insanely pigmented product when the bottom of the pen is twisted clockwise. 

The liquid lipstick itself is especially formulated to coat the lips with deeply saturated colour, without leaving them feeling heavy or dry. Typically more pigmented shades tend to dry out the lips, especially with liquid lipsticks, but I can honestly say that this doesn't dry out my lips at all. Maybe that is because Hot Lips is enriched with Castor Seed Oil, vitamin E and a hint of Vanilla which is said to nourish the lips.

Its also nice to know that 'Hot Lips' are formulated without parabens & are not tested on animals. 

I own the shade - L405 Bright Coral – A almost neon bright coral shade, that on my lips leans more to a red coral shade. Because the pigmentation is so intense you only need to apply a tiny amount.  The sponge applicator helps to get a defined outline on the lip, although with bright lip colours I always sharpen up the outline with a concealer. Once the product has sunk into the lip it leaves a Demi matte finish & lasts on me for 4 to 5 hours WITH eating & drinking. Which I think is fab. 

I love to wear this lipie with black winged liner & a bronzed dewy face so the lipstick can really stand out. 

I have to say a massive thank you to Natalie from 'Discovery Of Self' from whom I won this product in her blog giveaway. I think you might be able to tell I love this lipie :)

Ellis Faas 'hot lips' price - £23.

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Mac 'Please Me' Matte Lipstick

Recently a new Mac lipie was added to my growing collection, 'Please Me'.

'Please Me' is a rosey tinted pink, with yellow undertones & a matte finish.

As matte finishes go this is a very comfortable wearable formula, that causes my lips absolutely no dryness & even feels ever so slightly creamy. Of course it has the infamous yummy Mac vanilla scent that we all love so much.

'Please Me' is such a universal pink shade, that it would suit all skin tones. On my skin tone (Mac NC25 for reference) it does pull more of a deep rosey tone, where on deeper skin tones it would look a more muted rosey pink.

I've found pros & cons with 'Please Me' being a matte formula. Cons are, that although it is one of the most comfortable matte shades I have found, it does settle into fine lines which is pretty inevitable with this finish. The pro is that it has excellent staying power, it lasts me 5-6+ hours depending on if I'm drinking or eating, but it still leaves a subtle rosey stain on my lips.

So because of its great staying power, if I've got a long day ahead this is the lipie I often reach for. The shade is ideal for day to day wear & goes with almost anything.

Available from maccosmetics.co.uk £15.00

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