I thought that I'd waste some time at home by putting together a post of all my favourite lipsticks, a post you'll probably find as interesting as watching my hair dry, which you can coincidentally see in the progression of these photos. I originally thought that I would take a photo a day for five days to cover the five different colours but then I got impatient and decided to take all of the pictures today except one which is from this post. I am aware that changing my outfit each time was unnecessary, but I live in the middle of nowhere and have very little else to do so don't judge me.
As detailed in this post, I don't really wear eye makeup unless I'm on a night out, so I tend to focus on a bold lip instead if I want a defined makeup look. I also find that when you do a full face of foundation and powder as I do every day, lipstick finishes off the face nicely.
The first lipstick I am wearing is Revlon ColourBurst Matte Balm in "Elusive", a chubby lip crayon that came free with a Revlon primer that I ended up being allergic too. I wasn't sure how I felt about having a matte lip colour, but I think that it looks less showy and dressy as it blends more naturally with my matte base makeup. It is a lighter pink than I would naturally gravitate towards, but I love how summery it feels. I find lip crayons harder for defining my cupid's bow, but they are relatively easy to apply without a mirror.
This next lipstick is one that I have raved about before, Bourjois Red Edition in 04, "Rose Tweed". This is my favourite, go-to lipstick for everyday makeup as it defines my lips without feeling like I've tried too hard. I find that it complements a full face of makeup without being the feature piece and as such it worked really well for my summer ball look as it didn't fight for attention with my statement shoes.
Next up I have my all time favourite lipstick, Maybelline Colour Sensational lipstick in "Hollywood Red". It actually isn't that red, so the name is deceptive, but it is my go to night-out, bad skin day, want to feel good lipstick. As you can tell by the photo, it is very, very well used. I lent it to some boys in Prague who damaged the applicator and I almost cried I am that attached to it. The colour is dramatic and I always feel confident in it. The pink tones suit my skin more than the red below and it my most long-lasting lipstick, so I can wear it all throughout the day with minimal top up.
I picked up this red on a whim at the H&M till with very low expectations. For £2.99 I didn't really think that a cheap glossy lip crayon ironically named "Million Dollar Lips" would become a staple in my makeup bag. It isn't the best quality and requires multiple layers before the colour looks full, but I really like the shade of red. Also, the crayon is slightly thinner than the Revlon ColourBurst, so I find it easier to apply a sharp upper lip; a necessity for such a strong colour. Whilst it isn't the first colour I reach for, it is great addition to my makeup collection.
And finally, fifth and last, I am wearing the Rimmel Moisture Renew lipstick in 470, "Glam Plum Fulham" which I bought on a day when I wanted to look edgy and promptly was scared to try. The casing and stick look very dark and very purple and I didn't really think it would suit me. However, the overall result is much closer to a dark red with a tint of plum and I absolutely love it. It makes me feel strong and dangerous and, though it sounds so 2008, cool. It has a really sharp applicator so, when I haven't already put on and removed three other lipsticks, I can draw on a clear and dramatic cupid's bow. It requires more attention to detail to apply and regular topping up, but it is worth it for the result. I only really wear this on nights out as it is too high maintenance for daily use (and a bold statement!) but I love it.
And there you have it, my top five lipsticks. We have reached completion, my hair has fully dried, I have killed a couple of hours and you have been subjected to enough pictures of my face.
These colors all look amazing on you! I wish we had Bourjois here in the states- their lipsticks always look so pretty! Those Revlon matte colors are some of my favorites! (:
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