AVON PERFECTLY MATTE LIPSTICKS

Due to pure curiosity, I ordered 3 of these Avon lipsticks. I was never really a fan of Avon but I was intrigued to try these matte lipsticks...

These lipsticks are on sale from £8 to £5.50 and you can buy them here.

As almost a third of the price of a MAC lipstick, these claim to be "more matte than MAC'. First I tested these on their own, but when I saw the results, I didn't even think about swatching these next to my MAC matte lipstick because it was clear that these are no way near as matte as MAC!

^ Left to Right: Marvellous Mocha, Absolute Coral, Posh Petal

^ Left to Right: Posh Petal, Absolute Coral, Marvellous Mocha

Formula:

These lipsticks are very creamy during application and they are very pigmented for their price. However, they do not last very long and tend to wear off quickly when you eat/drink which is inconvenient. When applied, they have a slight sheen and you would expect it to go matte but disappointingly it doesn't.

Shade range
On the website the shade range for these lipsticks looks incredible and very similar to some popular high end shades. It is unfortunate that the shades don't match the corresponding ones on the website which is also very inconvenient if you're looking for shade dupes for trails. If you do find a good shade that would be an alternative to high end lipsticks, the price of these lipsticks is conventient for trying out if you like the shade before you spend a lot of money on a high end one.

Is it worth it?
Personally, I won't be purchasing more of these lipsticks and i'd recommend spending a bit more on a higher end lipstick for instance MAC, or there are plenty dupes in the drugstore like the Rimmel lipsticks that are closely compared to good quality ones.

Shades

Absolute coral is an orange toned red which is great for summer. This lipstick shade doesn't match with the colour on the website which is more of a brown toned orange. I think this lipstick would look good on a lot of skin tones due to the red undertones.

Marvellous Mocha is the most successful shade out of the 3 that I have. It also corresponds to the colour on the website the most. It is a shade that would be a dupe for many lipsticks since it's a very pretty browny nude shade. 

Posh Petal is a very baby pink shade that would only suit the most fairest skin tones. The colour on the website looks very lilac and mauve when really it is straight up pink. Do not purchase this if you have darker skin tones because this can be closely compared to a pink undertone concealer.

Let me know what you think of these lipsticks if you own one..

-natalia-

CALVIN KLEIN MAKEUP

 

Calvin Klein have discontinued their makeup products a while ago now, so that means that they are still available in some places online for a cheap price.   

I use this Crème Shadow in 'Bare Silk' as a brow bone highlight and inner corner of the eyes.

The Lip Gloss is shimmery and is just perfect for dabbing a bit on your lips for a splash of colour to your face.

 

 



 

This Lipstick is a really gorgeous Barbie pink that can be also used as a baby pink depending on how much you apply. I spoke more about this lipstick here.

 

Go out and search for them online, they're cheap!



PERFECT AUTUMN LIPS | TOPSHOP & RIMMEL

 

Products Mentioned:

- Topshop Lipstick in 'Inhibition'

- Rimmel Kate Moss in 'Wine 107'

Throughout AW last year, I opted for a berry toned lipstick at every lipstick counter and when I bought this Top Shop lipstick, it was the only thing I wore. It became a bit boring so a few months ago I bought the famous Kate Moss 107 lipstick (even though I feel like I look strange with it, I still love it)

 

 

 

(L to R): 'Inhibition', '107'

 

Both lipsticks are very pigmented however, the Topshop one definitely needs a lip liner which I'm still on a hunt for since it just fades away after a few hours.

Nevertheless these are my two favourite Autumn/Winter shades in a short post!



MY MAC COLLECTION

Personally, I love Mac and especially the lipsticks. I'm so happy that I finally have a 'Mac Collection' that I'm satisfied with for now. So here are the things that I have..

 

 

Studio Fix Powder Plus Foundation:

This is a medium coverage mattifying powder where you can use it on it's own or on top of foundation for extra coverage and for a more matte look. This Powder is good for combination oily skin. Personally, and recommended by the makeup artists in Mac, you shouldn't reach for the sponge to apply the powder since it will be a cakey mess. However, you can still use it through out the day to blend out/take off makeup (if you get what I mean then that's great haha)

 

 Mac Testers:

In these pots I have a mixture of the Prolong wear testers and Studio Fix Foundation testers.

I honestly have to say that I hate the Pro Long Wear Concealer, I definitely think that the Collection Concealer is far more better!

However the Studio Fix Foundation, is amazing and when I run out of my current foundation, I'm going to have to buy it!

 

 

Lustre Finish Lipstick in 'Lustering'

Since the lipstick is quite sheer you can 'regulate' the amount you want. A small stroke gives a pretty pink sheen to your lips. When you put a little more, its more of a darker pink.

 

 

Matte Finish Lipstick in 'Velvet Teddy'
Velvet Teddy is an all-season shade, which makes it my go-to lipstick. It'll bless your lips with a beautiful vintage aesthetic, chic and casual. Try it, its great!

 

Sheertone Blush in 'Pinch o' Peach' {discontinued}

This blush just gives a touch of colour to your face and the best thing about it, is that it is a sheertone which means it suits a lot of skin tones (even the most palest because you can put the tiniest amount). It blends well and is buildable (photo). This blush was also kindly gifted by my friend for my birthday :)

 

Mineralize Skinfinsh Natural Powder in 'Light'
The name speaks for itself, this powder is the most natural. Yes. The most natural, I've yet come across. Not matte but not glowy, it's like real skin. You a tiny bit under your eyes to set concealer if you're avoiding any caking or texture (not cute). Then again, nothing's perfect so do take note: you'll need to touch up. This doesn't hold up as well, hot and long summer days will get you reapplying. On the bright side, it's not cakey - nobody wants that, right?

*These next two products are purchased recently at Duty Free which means they are a few % cheaper and also I'll be doing a Haul.. So expect to see more of these two products later on!

 

'Etcetera' Pro Longwear Lip Liner

Personally, this is my favourite lip liner of all! It stays put all day, and doesn't transfer on cups when worn alone. It's creamy which means it can be worn alone.

Also it is one of the lip liners for the 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick! 

 

'Painterly' Pro Longwear Paint Pot
Yet again, the name speaks for itself, It is longwearing.. It does not crease or move around. This is a fleshy tone which means it is also good for blocking out any discolouration on the lids. Everyday staple!

 

Are there any Mac products you think I should try?



PRETTY IN PINK | LIPSTICKS

Products Mentioned:

 - Clinique Chubby Stick in 'Super Strawberry'

- Revlon ColorStay in 'Socialite'

- Mac Lustre in 'Lustering'

- Calvin Klein in 'Ethereal'

 

 

(L to R): Clinique Chubby Stick in 'Super Strawberry', Mac Lustre in 'Lustering', Calvin Klein in 'Ethereal', Revlon ColorStay in 'Socialite'

 

 

This is more of a lip balm rather than a lipstick meaning that its more sheer but buildable. It has a pretty deeper pink sheen to it which screams your lips but better. Perfect to chuck in you bag and just swipe it on.

 

 

This is also a 'light lipstick' because it is a Lustre finish, which means you can build up the colour or leave it shiny and gentle. I love how this lipstick just glides on smoothly.

 

As opposed to the other ones, this is more of a Barbie pink and it's so pigmented and glides on smoothly as well. The Calvin Klein makeup range has been discontinued a while ago but these

lipstick's are still available online for a small price of about £2/£3. Bargain!

 

This lipstick is like more of a darker nude pink and like the others it's just nice to apply however it does tend to have a sticky lipstick feel.

 

What are your favourite 'pink' lipsticks?





MAC VELVET TEDDY | DRUGSTORE LIPTICK & LIPLINER DUPE

 I came across a lipstick, then soon realised that it was Velvet Teddy which I picked up and instantly fell in love. Then I realised that I'm very mainstream...

 

A never ending hype over the Kylie Jenner Lip Look? I think so.

 

Products Mentioned:

MAC 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick

Rimmel Lasting Finish 1000 Kisses Lip Liner in '050 Tiramisu' 

Rimmel '03' Kate Moss Lipstick

 

 

Since people have been going on a mission to find out which lipstick Kylie Jenner uses, Velvet Teddy became one of the most best selling products in Mac, in my opinion. I think I've walked into at least four different Mac stores/counters just to find out it's still out of stock. So I ordered it online.

 

 

Velvet Teddy is essentially a lipstick that mimics the fleshy tone and Kate Moss 03 is more of a regular pink nude but still the 03 doesn't fail as one of the dupes for Velvet Teddy.

 

With no hesitation I can say that a Mac Lipstick is the best. It stays on for ages especially when you put a tiny bit of translucent powder on top for an even better matte effect. These lipsticks smell of vanilla and its basically the best thing ever.

Left: Mac 'Velvet Teddy' Lipstick

Right: Rimmel '03 Kate Moss' Lipstick

 

The Kate Moss lipstick is a good dupe for the MAC however its more pink toned and not matte. It also doesn't stay on all day, so you'll have to touch up. But over all its good for a third of the price of the Mac Lipstick.

 

 

 

This Rimmel lip liner is one of my favourite ones in the drugstore for many reasons. One of them being the price, they are very cheap and do the job. They aren't drying but after you put it on, you don't have that lipstick feel, which I think is good since if you wear it alone it won't transfer. 

 

Considering I don't have high end lip liner for this lipstick yet, I do have a drugstore alternative which is basically the exact same colour if not slightly darker than the lipstick. It's not a bad thing as it makes it perfect for lip contouring if that's what you want. I said that it's good for lip contouring, but I don't mean intense contour, there's barely a difference in the colours at all! (I forgot the swatches for these oops)

 

Are there any other Velvet Teddy Lip Stick & Lip Liner dupes that you know of?