Bought "Star Secrets" lipstick in "Penelope's Red" ... ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS RED that is TRULY RED not pink! I had the hardest time finding a red lipstick that did not turn pink on my skin... this is the best drug-store brand that worked!
I got this at TJ Maxx for 2.99. This is really more of a tinted lipbalm than a lipstick. Its a vanilla/butterscotch color but when applied, you have to layer like ten times just for it to show up. I don't mind but it does last a good while. It feels like lipbalm when you have it on. They no longer sell it online so I guess it was discontinued. I really love it though and would repurchase it if I could find it but I doubt I'd find it.
Pros:Feels like lipbalm, last a good couple hours Cons:Very sheer, too expensive for what it does
I first bought this in 04, it quickly became my go-to lipstick. The color is like a neutral/mauve and looks great on my already very pigmented lips. The formula is smooth and long lasting, I don't find it drying either. I have purchased at least 5 tubes of this stuff lol.
Pros:Not drying, long lasting, great value Cons:None
I REALLY like this lipstick, besides the fact that i was looking for a deeper red this lipstick is awesome. It lasts me ALL day and never dries out my lips. I also love the chocolaty smell. I will definitely but this color again.... mac lipsticks rock!
Pros:*Doesnt dry lips
*Great smell
*Long Lasting! Cons:*Shade is a little light
I love this color! It's a warm, shimmery honey color. It's nicely pigmented. I love to wear this with clear gloss over the top for added shine. It doesn't last as long as I would like, but it doesn't wear off quickly either. It goes on smooth, and doesn't dry my lips out.
Pros:Beautiful color, nicely pigmented, smooth, doesn't dry my lips out Cons:Doesn't last as long as I would like
MAC NC25-30, Normal skin, Brown eyes, Not Acne-Prone but Freckles
MAC's description: Pale muted peachy-beige
Myth is a good lipstick for really toning down the lips. Apply a little to tone down lips, or more for the completely nude lips. Some nudes are too pinky or yellow for me, but Myth is perfect. Great with a smokey eye.
Do be careful to not apply too much or you will look like a corpse.
I also strongly believe that finding a good nude takes time, because it really depends on your skintone and undertones.
Almost an exact match to the swatch on the website, except it is shimmery. It is bright and the gold shimmer makes it a really pretty color. Very intense pink!
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 550 Indian Pink, I love this color. I know you can't tell on the website if they are matte or have shimmer. This one has shimmer. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it is the same color as the website but has a goldish shimmer over that color, if that makes sense. More on the coral side. Great Summer Color.
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 613 GODDESS has shimmer, i know you can't tell on the website if they are matte or have shimmer. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it is not the same color as the website. It is not gold at all. It's a pretty color a shimmery Natural looking color. I can't tell the color like a pinky brownish.
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 638 Sun Flower has a hint of shimmer, i know you can't tell on the website if they are matte or have shimmer. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it nothing like the swatch on the website. It's a very vibrant color, Really pretty. Intense coral color with a gold slight shimmer to it!
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 630 Pumkin Pie is matte, i know you can't tell on the website if they are matte or have shimmer. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it is NOTHING like the swatch on the website. It is a very natural looking color. I use this one a lot! Natural light nude pink. NOTHING LIKE PIC ON THE SITE!!!
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 633 Twist has shimmer, i know you can't tell on the website if they are matte or have shimmer. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it is the same color as the website but has a goldish shimmer over that color, if that makes sense.
Pros:Last all day, Everything about it is a pro! Cons:Nothing
You can't go wrong with the NYX Round lipsticks. They last forever and are only .99!!! They are amazing!!! 538 Herades is a matte color. I'm bad at describing colors, but I'll try my best. Hmm...the best I can do is that it is more intense in color than the swatch on the website. Pretty much the same just deeper in color. :P
Pros:color payoff, price, last forever, excellent!!! Cons:NONE :)
This is my favorite lipstick shade from MAC. It's a great color to use when you want to tone down the color of your lips.
MAC's description: Light honey-beige toned with rose.
It's a neutral nude that is darker than my skintone (nc25-30), and still has a some color in it so I don't look like a corpse. It has enough color in it, that it is great for smokey eyes or even lighter eye makeup.
Because it is a matte finish, it is very pigmented, and it is quite long-lasting, but can be very drying. I like the matte look, but sometimes I slather on a thick balm like Rosebud's Strawberry Lip Balm and then apply the lipstick over it, so that it has a glossier finish.
Clinique seems to have a good selection of nude lipsitcks, but I haven't tried the other nude colors from clinque yet. But so far this seems like a perfect match for me, without being too pink or too dark. I wear this almost everyday! The texture is very creamy and it doesn't dry out my lips like most other lipstick would.
Pros:creamy, perfect nude shade, doesn't dry my lips Cons:on the pricey side
I purchased this lip stick off Strawberry Net as soon as I applied some, it was love.
Mandy is a beautiful, medium shade of red. It can applied as a sheer tint or you can layer it for a deeper colour. Both way looks gorgeous. It's also pretty long lasting. Topped off with some clear gloss, and you've got a gorgeous combination.
Packaging is great as well. It's a plain silver tube, and when you take the lid off, the inside tube is decorated with a leaf design. Very pretty indeed.
Pros:Can be applied sheer or layered
Beautful medium red colour
Pretty packaging
Looks beautiful with a little clear gloss over the top Cons:None that I can think of
This is LE from the Heatherette 2008 collection. I think it's an amplified cream. It's a really cool pink with a little bit of lavender. Really bright and unnatural but it looks really good on with purple and green eyeshadows. It kind of makes my lips feel a bit dry so lipbalm underneath is a must for me. I love the bright pink packaging it's in.