Some absolute LOTD gems last month. Only three new ones as I'm doing my utmost to work through my collection to eliminate the so-so's (lip withering duds are long gone) and see if I can narrow down the range to a set of every colour, texture and finish imaginable, but they MUST be supremely comfortable, and I have to love them to bits. Once I have the volume under control I'll do another count (last one in 2017 was over 500 which is ridiculous!). My darling friend IndieAna has been culling her collection for over a year too - I swear it takes ages lol ♥...
As usual, I'm starting with the browns/neutrals and working my way through to the passionate purples...
1. The Balm - Amanda Kiss My Lips. I'd forgotten what a delish formula this is - still creamy and moist at over 2 years old, and it's a beaut slightly golden brown unlike a lot of my others which contain a lot of red ♥...
2. Maybelline Color Sensational Made For All - Mauve For Me. LOVE this new range! I scored this (and #8 below) from a beautyheaven trial. Slightly misleading colour name as it's more like a terracotta or a deep nude than a mauve, but either way, it's gorgeous. The formula is juicy, softening and satiny, and the fact that each case is an almost perfect match to the contents adds to the appeal ♥...
3. Nutrimetics nc Hydra Brilliance - Russet. The perfect winter orange hey. Magical formula, I reviewed a couple of the shades HERE ♥...
5. L'Oreal Color Riche Moisture Matte - Bloody Mary. Appearance number 6 or 7 in these posts - pretty safe to say this is my favourite matte red lipstick ♥...
6. Nutrimetics nc Hydra Brilliance - Garnet. Ditto #3 above ♥...
7. BarryM - 151. What a pretty coral - not as moist as some of my others, but still comfy and long wearing ♥...
8. Maybelline Color Sensational Made For All - Fuchsia For Me. The second one from the bh trial ♥ Such a gorgeous pink - not too bright, and it feels as hydrating on the lips as it looks ♥...
9. MODE Matte - Back to the Fuchsia. Another one that had slipped into obscurity in my kit. It's over three years old, and a little too drying now so I tossed it, but would buy it again if it were still available ♥...
10. Jane Iredale Triple Luxe Long Lasting Naturally Moist - Ella. One of the best long lasting formulas, I need more from this brand. Long wear usually means way less lip comfort, but not this baby ♥...
11. Avon Mark - Berry Cute. Adore every one of these I scored from mag covers - despite the number of lipsticks I have, this particular shade gets an outing every month or so because of the vibrant shade, intensity and moisture content ♥...
12. Maybelline Colorsensational Metallic Matte - Copper Rose. I picked this up at Priceline for $5 because it's discontinued. Discontinued? I wasn't even aware of this range! Such a shame as it's a fascinating finish - matte with a soft metallic reflect. Oh well, I bought two so I'm good for a while lol ♥...
Which one do you like the most?
Take care of you,
kats xxx
Shades number 2 , 4 and 5.I really have a weakness for the red ones , they look the most beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCompletely understandable Raluca - red lippy is just so energising! ♥
DeleteShades 4 through to 7 really entice me. Ok...and 8 and 9 as well :)
ReplyDeleteThat Lacura Paris is lovely. I really must try one of the Aldi lippies one day.
I don't think I've ever come across a dud lippy from Aldi Fawn - maybe there was a longwear 2-step one years ago that wasn't so good, but as a rule they are excellent quality ♥
DeleteOne of the hospitals that im attending on a regular basis has an Aldi right across the road which I pop into from time to time but I often have a time limit so tend to rush. I need to find the makeup section for sure :)
DeleteI don't actually go to the makeup section for any of their standard range - I subscribe to their emails and so each week I'm notified of any specials, and that's when I pick up the lipsticks, they're usually in the bins down the middle of the store ♥
DeleteI've got a few lacura 2-step lippies & I reckon they're great! I hadn't heard of the Maybelline Metallic Mattes either. I just did a search of the Priceline website & there's no Copper Rose: they've only got a black, green & a colour called copper spark. I might check in a few stores' bargain bins.
ReplyDeleteI had a red Mode lippy but it went soft. I think it's still sitting around in my fridge - I should fish it out to wear through winter!
My pic is that Avon at #11! Gorgeous & vibrant! Great nini-reviews!
Hey misfortune8 - good to hear that the Lacura 2-step lipsticks work well for you. I'm not a fan of that kind of thing in general which is probably why I wasn't keen on the Aldi ones. Good luck with the MNY Metallic Mattes hunt, and I agree about the Avon Mark Berry Cute! xxx
DeleteMauve for me, Bloody Mary, Fuschia for me, Ella and Berry Cute are my favourites.
ReplyDeleteMmmm nice choices Okatko!
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