Lust Have: Lips Edition

03:16 Lauren 0 Comments

Hollaaaaa. 

It's been too long since I posted. I know, I know: I am the actual worst. I'm sorry but I have been a busy little bee. 

I've been wanting to do a beauty post for awhile now and what better way to kick it off than with a little lip-lovin'. 

It wasn't that long ago that I never, ever, ever wore lipstick. I'd wear the occasional lip gloss but unless it was a fancy-schmancy occasion or fancy-dress my lips were super un-loved. 

Then one magical day I discovered Napoleon Perdis's Matte-tastic lipstick and it CHANGED MY LIFE. Ok, not really but it certainly changed my beauty habits and it definitely changed my lipstick-hatin' ways. I love the shit out of the Matte-tastic range for one simple reason: the colour stays put. I constantly bite my lip, lick my lips and pout so if a lip colour is staying put on my mouth then you know it's not moving on anybody elses. The colour is vibrant and although the look is very matte, it doesn't dry my lips out either. I purchased the Ava (peach), Lana (pink), Marlene (deep red) and Veronica (red) and I wear these babies on a fairly steady rotation. 

Napoleon Perdis Mattetastic Veronica

Watching the Oscars this year I had an "OMG" moment when Margot Robbie rocked the red carpet like nobody's business and sported a vamped-up burgundy lip that was TO DIE FOR. I'd never, ever considered wearing burgundy lipstick before, but post-Margot-at-the-Oscars, I've been bursting to find something similar to try it out. 

So last week I took myself on a mission to find a not-too-dark-not-too-bright burgundy lipstick that wouldn't make my vampire-esque pale skin look even paler than it already does. I have to admit, I didn't have much hope and I expected to look totes stoopid. I found two options and bought them home for a test-run. The first was a Chi-Chi lipstick called 'Let me Tempt You' that has a beautiful, intense matte finish while still being quite creamy and easy to apply.
I was STOKED with the end result - I flippin' love it. 

The second one I tried out was a Revlon ColourBurst balm stain - which isn't really something I've tried out before. I'd heard of these wonderous balm stains, but not being a huge lip-fan, I'd never really taken any for a spin. Let me tell you, I am so sold. So much in fact, I plan on buying more of these magical things. All I know is that everytime I wear it, I feel like I'm not wearing anything at all on my lips and yet it lasts FOREVER and stays quite fresh and moist throughout the day. I bought mine in 'Crush' but I plan on going and buying a few others as they're perfect for work. 



The balm stain doesn't quite back the intense punch of the lipstick but I like it for a more subdued look - in fact, I think I've sported this look to work every day this week. 

So my pretties, get amongst the lipstick, lip stains and lip colours and tell me your fave go-to colour and brand. I'm eager to hear from you. 

Till next time my loves 

xx