SPOTLIGHT: Favourite December 2019 LOTD's...

Something for everyone here in these December faves, although silly me created this collage before I posted my ho ho ho Christmas red lippie, so I'll include it in the January collection. That'll teach me to prepare too far in advance lol ♥...

1.  Revlon Super Lustrous - Naughty Plum. I don't seem to have included this one before - no idea why 'cos it's absolutely gorgeous hey. I think it's just that I have too many in my kit, so a few are bound to miss out. Anyways I'm thrilled this one has made the spotlight at last - these Revlon lippies are literally unbeatable for performance, pigment and comfort factor ♥...

2.  Maybelline Made For All - Pink For Me. Adore - full review of this whole range HERE ♥...

3.  Covergirl Katy Kat Matte - Catoure. Lost count of how many times this darling has appeared - one of my fave nude-with-benefits of all time. Full review of some of the range HERE ♥...

4.  BYS - Dangerous Diva. Another one that has emerged from the shadows, she's such an interesting one with her slightly pearlised finish, and very comfortable to wear. BYS make some terrific and amazingly affordable products ♥...

5.  NYX High Voltage - Free Spirit. Such a pity this range was discontinued - orange lipsticks that aren't patchy and streaky are a rare find. This is old but I won't be tossing it any time soon - the colour is so fab, so summery ♥...

6.  BOE Beauty Matte - Primped. This $2 lippie is exceptional value. Had this one a long long time and it still has the same colour and smell, and it doesn't dry out my pout. $2! ♥...

7.  Nude by Nature Moisture Shine - Garnet. At least two previous appearances, this lipstick is so creamy and so full of goodness it's a wonder I don't wear it every week. Such a flattering bricky red, and of course the rose gold packaging is stunning ♥...

8.  Nutrimetics NC Hydra Brilliance - Garnet. Not sure why but I have a tendency to wear multiple "garnets" in the same month! Always fascinates me how different the interpretations are by various brands. This to me is true garnet - a deep pinky red that's wearable with just about anything, and I love how soft this leaves my lips ♥...

9.  NARS - Audacious. I'm still in two minds as to whether to classify this as a pinky red, or a reddish pink. Either way, I should trot it out heaps more often as it's simply divine n'est-ce pas? The black case makes it hard to spot in the collection, so I've moved it into the "revisit regularly" section I've created for forgotten gems such as this ♥...

10.  Maybelline Made For All - Fuchsia For Me.  Definitely made for me - talk about a success story for MNY, still waiting for an orange and a purple, please ♥... 

11.  NYX Cosmic Metals Lip Cream - Fuchsia Fusion. The last hurrah for this irreplaceable stunner. Nothing else in my kit that can match it and I've had to let it go after using the last molecule for this outing. I still have a couple of purples, a bronze and an orange from the (discontinued) range, but my heart aches for this gorgeous galactic gal ♥♥♥...

12.  Rimmel The Only 1 Matte - Run The Show. Such a pretty purple - the ones like this with more pink than blue definitely suit me better. And this formula is one of the few matte ones that I can wear all day and not get flakey lips ♥... 

What's your current fave lipstick?

Take care of you,

kats xxx

SPOTLIGHT: Favourite December 2018 LOTD's...

Another lipstick love-fest! Somehow or other I'm always a month behind with these LOTD posts so there may be another one before the end of Feb if I can catch up. I was hammering the reds and bricks in December, but there'll be more pinks and softer hues in the next collection ♥... 

In case I don't get to post again before the 14th, Happy Valentines to all the lovers in the world! Although in my book, if you love someone I reckon every day should be Valentines Day ♥♥♥

1. NYX Intense Butter Gloss - Chocolate Crepe. I'm always banging on about these glosses to any gal who will listen - they're just the best! Super pigmented, creamy and very kind to dry lips. An awesome range of colours too ♥...

2. Essence Melted Chrome Liquid Lipstick - Iron Heart. Chrome lip products are hit and miss with me - this one's a hit, stunning red and comfortable to wear ♥...

3. Nutrimetics nc Hydra Brilliance 50th Anniversary Lipstick - Marshmallow. This one keeps appearing here, love everything about this range ♥...

4. L'Oreal Infallible Lipstick - Forever Frappe. One of the best bricky orange-reds around, deliciously moist, love L'Oreal lippies ♥...

5. NYX Cosmic Metals Lip Cream - Speed of Light. After featuring this so many times I probably don't need to say too much, other than ADORE ♥...

6. MUD Full Colour Lip Lacquer - Vintage Pink. Another one that keeps coming up in these posts, such a soft and feminine coral ♥...

7. Bourjois Rouge Laque - Selfpeach. Weird name as there's nothing very peachy about this hue, but what a fabulously bold red/orange it is - goes on so smooth and slick ♥...

8. Bourjois Rouge Edition 12 Hours - Red Belle. A lovely formula that lasts for at least 6 hours, whoa! ♥...

9. NYC Lipstick - Ruby. Cheap and cheerful, the pigmentation is exceptional for the price, I should buy more from this brand ♥...

10. NARS Audacious Lipstick - Grace. Can't decide if this is pink or red, but I do know it's gorgeous ♥...

11. Chi Chi Viva La Diva Lipstick - Countess. Have had this one for almost four years, and every time I toss it in the bin, I take it back out again. No change to the formula or smell - it's magical! ♥... 

12. Maybelline Colour Drama Intense Velvet Lip Pencil - Berry Much. Here's hoping MNY keeps making these - this is such a divine berry, and I love that I can use it as a lipliner too ♥...

13. Maybelline Colorsensational Lipcolor - Fifth Avenue Fuchsia. Dreamy, creamy, this is what Barbie wears when she wants to be taken seriously ♥...

14. Australis Colour Inject Moisturising Mineral Lipstick - Mash Up. A smidgen more blue takes this over the edge into purple-land, a winning formula from Australis - lush and moist ♥...

15. Revlon Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour Metallic - Dazzle. The metallic finish is almost non-existent - actually I don't get how you can have a matte metallic, but I can't get enough of this colour so who cares ♥...

More soon lovelies!

Take care of you,

kats xxx

SPOTLIGHT: Favourite June 2018 LOTD's...

Another month of lipsticks, and interestingly more cool hues than warm. I rarely ever pick my lippie first - instead, I choose my outfit and then rummage through my collection for something that will tone in with the theme. Below is the usual pretty broad range of brands, and one in particular that blew me away with its uniqueness ♥...

I slipped a bit with my blogging schedule in August, so there'll probably be another of these posts before September is over ♥...

1. First cab off the rank is one of the Nutrimetics 50th Anniversary nc Hydra Brilliance Lipsticks (full review HERE) - Lobster Bisque. The formula of this range is ultra lip-friendly, and this pale orange beauty is most unusual. I have a few apricot-coloured pieces in my wardrobe, and this blends so well ♥...

2. Always happy to include a cheapie if I think it's ok, and this OXX Cosmetics Lipstick from Kmart - Chocolate - is pretty darn good for $2! Nicely pigmented, reasonably hydrating, love the shade ♥...

3. This third one is another Nutrimetics 50th Anniversary nc Hydra Brilliance Lipstick - Marshmallow. A truly flattering browny red, and just the ticket for the cooler seasons ♥...

4. Yes, it's one more Nutrimetics 50th Anniversary nc Hydra Brilliance Lipstick - Aztec Bronze. Gorgeous, GORGEOUS deep and subdued yet intense Winter red - adore! ♥...

5. So now we're talking REDS! This is Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick MAT6 - one of the reddest reds in my kit, supernally comfortable for a matte, well it's not really matte, but it's a knockout hue hey ♥...

6. And if you're after fire engine red, this is the go - Covergirl Colourlicious Lipstick in Hot Passion. Covergirl makes fabulous lipsticks - so underrated in the market ♥...

7. Here's one that's appeared before - NYX Intense Butter Gloss in Toasted Marshmallow. Hard to go past these glosses for density, intensity and comfort - love 'em to bits! ♥...

8. Another bargain lippie that's underrated - Lacura (Aldi) Beauty Mineral Lipstick in the shade After Dark. A stunning rose gold case, awesomely moist formula, a steal at $4.99, but no doubt under the Aldi curse of probably-no-longer-available ♥...

9. Oh oh oh, now this was the find of the month - Isabelle Dupont Velvet Matte Lip Cream, shade 602. Came in a LipMonthly bag, honestly quite uncomfortable as it's so drying, but when I fall head over heels in love with a colour, I'll put up with anything! Isn't this just so sensationally different? Needs a clear gloss topper to make it wearable, but I'm crazy about this mauvey pink, and it lasts brilliantly ♥...

10. The last Nutrimetics 50th Anniversary nc Hydra Brilliance Lipstick -  Frosted Grape you'll see today lol. As you can tell I was quite taken with their retro range, and this pink is divine ♥...
11.  NARS Serdem Lipstick in Larkspur. Overwhelmingly disappointing in that the bullet is the boldest purple, but it goes on very sheer. Still, I've included it as it's still such a stunning colour, and exceptionally hydrating ♥...
12. An oldie but still a viable goodie - Chi Chi Viva La Diva Lipstick in Husband Shopping. I have a passion for pinky purples, and this one wears amazingly well, and never disappoints for intense pigment ♥...

That's it for now gals, another round is in the pipeline. Meanwhile, I'm keen to know if you like any of these, hmm? ♥...

Take care of you,
kats xxx