Seasonal Lipsticks:

Autumn & Winter

I've been umm-ing and ahh-ing about this post for a while now and I wasn't going to do it. Then a few factors came into play like me finally organising my makeup and getting sufficient storage and the weather getting super cold that I decided that it'd be a fun post to do. Maybe turn it into a little series that I keep updating as the seasons change. 

So as I said, I recently organised my makeup. I bought a small acrylic (ish? not sure if real acrylic) lipstick holder. It is not even close to being the size I need to hold all of my lipsticks but I've wanted a little display lippy holder for a while (for the specific reason to hold my seasonal colours) and I snagged this one up for $7.00AUD at the Reject Shop.

There are a few other compartments in the lipstick holder that I put other lip products in and some things that would just clutter up my vanity, such as bobby pins and my beauty sponge.

So as you can see, there are a fair few lip products that I like to use when the weather gets gloomy! (I have many other shades like this, but these are the ones that I reach for the most / look nice on display)

There are 16 shades all up! Ranging from traditional lipsticks to liquid lipsticks, lip crayons to pencils and a range of different formulas and finishes. My favourite colours to wear in the colder months range from dark plums and red shades to burgundy browns to sometimes a flash of orange or fuchsia. There are swatches of all! So if you want to see what these beautiful things look like, be prepared to be bombarded with photos!

All of the shades swatched next to one another. 

The swatches will be in the same order as they are shown here. 

Packaging & Swatches

MAC Cosmetics - Pure Heroine 

This is the lipstick that was the love child of MAC and Lorde (one of my favourite human beings). I'm not sure if this is the same as their regular "heroine" lipstick. I can't find the 'Pure Heroine' one on their website so I'll leave a link to 'Heroine'. 

I love this colour, its a beautiful plum colour, super creamy and smooth. Nice and pigmented and has that delicious MAC lipstick smell! It makes brown eyes pop which is why its one of my favourite lipsticks ever. 

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Revlon: Colorburst Matte Balm - 215 Shameless

A colour very similar to 'Pure Heroine' but a bit more affordable and a matte finish. No vanilla scent, but this has a delicious minty scent/taste that I love! These lip crayon type products last for a very long time, I've had this one for a long time and I've not even made a dent in it! I keep saying that I'll go back and get more of the matte balms and maybe I should. I truly love them and I know I'm not the only one!

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Revlon: Colorburst Matte Balm - 250 Standout

Another Revlon matte balm this time in a striking red shade! The matte finish makes this one of my favourite reds to wear as it won't transfer onto my chin when I'm eating like most reds (any lip product really) do. In my opinion this is the one of those perfect classic red shades that should be a staple in everyones collection!

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Savvy: Ultra Matte Lip Cream - Miss Monroe

Speaking of something that should be in everyones collection! THIS LIP PRODUCT IS AMAZING! I honestly love the Ultra Matte Lip Cream products from Savvy. They're a brand that doesn't get enough recognition! The products are so affordable and generally great quality. Miss Monroe is one of, if not my favourite red lip colour of all time. I think this is the only lip products that I've almost finished up. It looks stunning against multiple skin tones and for me really brings out the colour in my cheeks and contrasts against my eyes and my hair to give me that 'Snow White' feel. These stay on the lips all day, they don't really break down when eating (even if its a bit greasy) but if need be they're easy to touch up. The staying power is great yet with the right stuff, its very easy to remove without saying sayonara to your lips! This is a must buy for everyone!

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Australis Cosmetics: Velourlips - SHANG-HII

The amount of love I have for the velourlips is borderline obsession. Like, Misery style. 

There are a few different shades from the velourlips range included in these seasonal favourites, you don't need to go out and buy them all (you don't have to buy any of these - except Miss Monroe) I'm just showing you whats on offer in their range and the shades that I love from it for the cooler months!

SHANG-HII is a beautiful fuchsia/berry tone. For those days that aren't as gloomy and the sun might actually be out is the time I wear this shade. It looks beautiful on so many skin tones and would make all eye colours just POP!

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Australis Cosmetics: Velourlips - NY-CEE

More of a warm/orange toned red but a red that should be in everyones collection! This lip colour paired with minimal makeup a dark winged liner and some flirty lashes is the key life! This tone unlike Miss Monroe or Standout brings warmth to the face and adds to an all over facial glow! You're bound to get compliments when you wear this shade!

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Australis Cosmetics: Velourlips - BUDA-PASH

Give me something dark, to match my soul. These oxblood red/browns are fast becoming some of my favourite shades to wear! When I put this on I just feel like I'm 100% sass and I have no time for people who don't matter. This is my 'resting bitch face' shade. I can't get enough of these shades and I think everyone should try the empowering feeling that is BUDA-PASH!

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Australis Cosmetics: Velourlips - TOK-I-O

This colour lip mixed with my eye and hair colour reminds me of Cadbury Chocolate! A super fun and wearable purple. It can make teeth seem a little yellow (but so can all purple shades) but not enough for me to stop wearing this shade. This is also another one that I've almost finished up. I love the formula and the staying power of the Velourlips products and also the sweet berryish smell that they have. Beautiful products and super delicious smell!

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Maybelline: Colordrama - 410 Fab Orange

I LOVE an orange lip. I think more people should embrace the orange lip. This product is a great one to start with. These are by far some of the easiest lip products to apply! The formula is so creamy and smooth it glides on to the lip but it doesn't slip around. The smell of these is also amazing. It makes me wish I could eat them. 

This is one of my favourite colours for Autumn especially as the leaves are changing colours on the trees. Just love this colour!

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Maybelline: Colordrama - 510 Red Essential

ANOTHER red! Can you blame me though? This colour is gorgeous! It has a delicious berry scent, a beautiful opaque colour on the lips and is SUPER easy to apply! Touching up these products is easy as well! I can chow down on sushi and then touch up anything with ease!

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Face Of Australia: Lasting Looks Lip Crème - Rubies are forever

This is a newie to my collection but I must say I'm in love. I've recently discovered these lippies and in true Caitlan fashion I almost have them all. /Sigh… This shade is a beautiful deep red with almost a terracotta feel to it. It has a beautiful kind of frosted finish but doesn't look metallic at all. I adore the packaging for these lipsticks. Its sleek and classy. The product itself also smells just like MAC lipsticks do. They're relatively long waring and once the product has faded after a few hours it leaves a nice stain on the lips. Super easy to touch up. Can be worn sheer or layered for a more opaque look. Love these lipsticks. 

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Rimmel London: Moisture Renew Lipstick - 380 Dark Night Waterl-Oops

If you've been reading my blog, watching my YouTube vids or know me in person, you'll know that I L O V E these lipsticks! This is a new one to the range and I snatched that up as soon as I saw it! A beautiful berry plum colour that doesn't make teeth look yellow. So thats a bonus. These lippies are so smooth to apply and they really were on to something when they called them Moisture Renew.

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Rimmel London: Moisture Renew Lipstick - 500 Diva Red

Yet again another red and another Rimmel lipstick. What can I say, I like what I like. This is so easy to apply, so smooth and creamy. They're not long waring, but settle down to a nice stain on the lips when they fade off. They do last a reasonable amount of time though for a not long wearing lipstick. They do have a scent that I personally love, its quite perfumey so that might deter some people, but it doesn't linger so keep that in mind. 

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Australis Cosmetics: Colour Inject - Grunge

One of my favourite rainy day / stormy weather lipsticks. Its dark and gloomy like the clouds and I LOVE to wear that on my lips. Especially pared with gold shimmer on the eyes. This product can take a big of work to get to a good opacity but when its there, you're fine. This purple/brown/plum colour is one of my favourites and it should be one of yours too!

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Australis Cosmetics: Colour Inject: Gangsta Rap

To be honest, I originally bought this for the name and THEN fell in love with the colour. Its the brightest one in my 'Autumn / Winter' collection. Not all days are gloomy, but they're not always warm either! I like to wear this lippy on the days when the sun is out but its still somewhat cloudy and cold. I wear this with a navy top and gold accessories and it just brings a pop of colour to the day. This colour is also perfect for spring. Its what I like to call an all rounder. 

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L'Oreal: Colour Riche Moisture Matte - RW 512 Bloody Mary

Whilst the name of this lipstick makes me never want to say it out loud. Hiding this away would be a crime. The formula on this is so lovely, making it a dream to wear. They really were on to something in calling this a moisture matte. Again, another red, another classic old hollywood red. Its such a pretty shade and looks great against pale skin. Again, that Snow White feel! I was so in love with this colour I didn't even look around at others in the range. They're worth looking into. 

And with that, this is the end of my Seasonal Lipsticks suggestions/review.

I'm now going to bathe my lips in lip balm. I love doing lip swatches and reviews but it does take a toll! 

I really hope you enjoyed this post! Let me know if there are any other dark lipsticks out there that I should look into and what your favourite lipsticks to wear in the colder months are! Or if you've got/used any of the products that I've talked about today! Leave me a comment I'd love to know!

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First Impression Review - NYX Wicked Lipsticks (half set)

Wearable Weirdness?

I like to experiment with beauty and makeup, I'm sure a lot of people do. When I first saw the new NYX Wicked Lipsticks I knew I wanted them in my life, I swatched them and fell in love with the colours, but I also thought that some of these aren't going to be for everyday use. Since then, I've purchased 6 of the 12 shades and I'll be sharing with you my thoughts along with swatches. 

On the NYX Cosmetics website you can see these beautiful shades along with product description. The website says "Take a walk on the wicked side with our jewel-toned lippies available in 12 shimmering shades. Velvety smooth with a dazzling metallic finish, these richly pigmented lipsticks will leave your lips with the ultimate spellbinding look."

No doubt about it, the colours are unique and magical and I think I will try to get some good use out of them.

The packaging for these lippies is pretty standard, however I like the clear cutout where you can see the actual product colour. I like how a lot more companies are doing this now instead of having a sticker of what the colour is supposed to be but looks nothing like. When the lippies are all lined up next to one another, it does look quite lovely to be able to see the different metallic jewel shades lined up nicely. 

OK, onto the swatches, now as I said, I only have 6 of the 12 shades available, I'll probably be going out and getting the other 6 as soon as I can find them. (Honestly the makeup section in my Target is appalling)

Shade: 02 - Scandalous

NYX Says: A teal with silver shimmer.

I say: Nyx is pretty spot on with the description, I don't think this is as 'jewel toned' and metallic as some of the others, but the colour pay off is pretty good. I can see some people loving this shade as its one of the colours of one of the major sports teams here in Adelaide. Bonnie, Lucy - I'm looking at you. #Carnthepear

I think if this was to be wearable I'd save it for spring and summer - I don't know why, but I think it'd suit the warmer months more. 

Shade: 04 - Wrath

NYX Says: Metallic copper with an orange undertone

I say: Again, I think Nyx was spot on again, its nor necessarily a warm or cool toned shade, I think its a pretty wearable neutral. 

I have a lipstick that is similar to this that I wear all the time and I love it, I think this would be one of the easiest to wear. I will do a look using this lipstick and probably start wearing it on the daily. 

I think this colour would suit every skin tone also, not all the shades in this line would suit everyone, but I believe this one would. 

Shade: 05 - Sinful

NYX Says: Deep Cobalt blue with silver pearl

I Say: I'm not quite sure what 'silver pearl' is, but I don't really see it so much in this lipstick once it is on the lips, the bullet of product looks very 'pearly' however, it isn't transferred so well onto the lips, which in my opinion make it easier to wear. It still has a nice metallic sheen in some light, but for the most part, it has a nice cream finish. 

I love this shade and want to start to incorporate it into daily use - it is intense, but just remember a few years ago when wearing purple was un speakable and now look at it, purple is everywhere and one of my favourite shades to wear. I want this colour to take off!

Shade: 06 - Stone Cold

NYX Says: Metallic Silver.

I Say: ehh… This shade is the most sheer out of them all (the ones that I have). It took me so much work to even get that much on my lips, I would say it is more white than silver but thats neither here nor there. It seems like the more product you try and wipe on, the more of it just wipes off. It is a shame because this is a really pretty shade. Probably not something that I'd wear on the daily, but I'd try and find a way to use it. (I will anyway but this one takes some work)

Maybe using a lip brush and applying it over the top of some shades might be a good way to use it. I'll keep you posted. 

Shade: 07 - Immortal

NYX Says: Bright purple with purple shimmer.

I Say: Pretty spot on. It leaves a nice pearly shimmer on the lips that isn't over the top. Its a lovely dark purple shade. 

The colour pay off is ok, but this shade is buildable unlike 'Stone Cold' you can apply more over the top and it wont smear off. 

I feel like this is one of the more wearable shades, and that this will be a good transition shade into finally wearing the deep blues in the collection. 

Shade: 12 - Envy

NYX Says: Royal metallic blue with silver shimmer.

I Say: Correct. Again they're pretty on point with the description. This shade does go on a bit sheer so you will need to build it up, but it is easy to do. 

This shade is a cross between 'Sinful' and 'Immortal' (in my opinion). 

It has a nice pearly shimmer on the lips but isn't glittery or gritty. 

Reflections:

These lipsticks are very easy to apply, they're firm in the packaging which means when applying pressure to really pack on the colour you're not worried about the bullet snapping off (as much - lets be real the fear is always there). The packaging has a nice satisfactory click when you twist the lipstick down, it locks into place so you can apply it without it twisting back into the tube. Its the little things like this that really take a product from good to great. 

While yes, the colours might not be everyones cup of tea, I can certainly see some people rocking some of these shades, even if its not on the daily, these will go great with themed looks or parties etc. I plan on wearing some on the daily though. 

Even though these colours are intense, the formula isn't drying at all and they wear SUPER easy to take off, no scrubbing needed (the best thing when doing a lipswatch post)

I think that these lipsticks will look so beautiful against a matte finish foundation. Also, the use of lipliner to really carve out and define the lips added with these shades will look gorgeous. It almost makes me want to go out and start using lip liner. 

Bottom line… Will I wear these?

Yes, 

Do I recommend them to other?

Sure, why not - play around and have some fun. 

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Fifth Avenue Lipstick First Impressions

You get what you pay for.

Fifth Avenue is a new cosmetics brand exclusive so Kmart. They've been doing the roll out for a little while now whilst replacing their Face of Australia displays. 

I'm always keen to try new makeup brands because its often you can find a good bargain. When trying out 'cheap' makeup I tend not to gravitate towards powder products because I find that is the hardest thing to get right and to be honest, I know what I like and I'll keep buying my faves. I saw that they had a little range of lipsticks. There were six shades and they were $6.00 AUD each! The colours intrigued me and the packaging was beautiful, I couldn't resist trying them out. I decided to buy them, I thought, why not? They're only $6.00 and to buy the entire range is the same as buying one MAC lipstick so that justified it to me. 

The gorgeous gold tube and lid was nice and shiney, and instead of being fully enclosed, the bottom of the tube is clear so you can actually see the colours - a personal win in my opinion.

I was expecting them to be really dry or somewhat chalky but in fact they were quite the opposite. They were very moist. They reminded me a lot of my beloved Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks in that they were all super easy to apply but they didn't quite 'set'. In now way are they a matte formula, they're a cream finish. They feel quite wet on the lips but not like, 'drippy' or anything they're certainly not sticky like a gloss and whilst the colour is sheer, there is some pretty good pigmentation. Think if you mix a standard lipstick with NYX Butter Gloss something of that hybrid nature is what these reminded me of. 

SWATCHES

Whisper: 

A Baby pink almost bubblegum pink shade. On the cooler side of the pink spectrum. 

Berry:

In my opinion a 'my lips but better' shade, and I think one of the most sheer of the set. It is a browny/brick colour. I don't think it looks very 'berry coloured'

Covet:

Cool toned red (my favourite kind of red) quite a nice colour and pretty good coverage. I think I'd wear this one the most. 

Rose:

Coral / Pink shade. Looks lovely against fair skin. 

Plum:

I wanted so much to love this shade but it is the most sheer of the set. To me this is more of a berry tone than 'Berry' is. It still looks lovely, I'd just have preferred some more opacity. 

Hollywood:

Orange toned red. One of the most pigmented and also one of my favourites. Very wearable. 

So those are the swatches. They're quite pretty colours, even though they're sheer, you can still see the colour on the lips, especially with Covet and Hollywood. 

I did a little look online to see if anyone else had used these products and saw that these lippies got a bad wrap. I still decided to get them and honestly, I'm glad I did. I never know if I am going to like a product until I try it for myself. I am a little annoyed that there were no testers in store.

If you wanted to wear these lipsticks just as they are as a sheer wash of colour, I think they're fine. You'd have to reapply throughout the day but thats nothing out of the ordinary. Some people might have some trouble with the feel of them on the lips, if you are one for a matte feel, I don't suggest these at all. They're very buttery, a little slippery, NOT sticky but buttery.

One thing I don't like is that the bullet of product itself is somewhat loose in the tube, if you apply too much pressure when applying them, when you go to wind the product back down it might scrape against the side of the tube. With that in mind, there are so easy to apply that you don't need to use much pressure at all. I would suggest not having them in anywhere that is overly warm, such as a car on a hot day (that goes for all lipsticks really).

Concluding thoughts:

For the price, I think you are getting exactly what you pay for. If not for the product, buy it for the packaging because they look beautiful. If you want more of a long wearing use from these, apply them over the top of a lipliner, use these as a sheer gloss over the top of another colour, they're universal. Don't instantly hate on them because they don't feel the same as a MAC or NARS lipstick - they're not those brands, these cost $6 from Kmart. If you keep that in mind, I think you could get some enjoyment out of these. I'm not going to tell you to go out and get them because they're the be all and end all of beauty products. I think you get what you should for the price that you're paying.  There is also no smell - something I know people would be happy about.

Bottom line… 

Will I wear them? Probably.

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