LIPSTICK

Tom Ford Boys and Girls Lip Color Chadwick Review and Swatch

October 22, 2018

It is the time of the year that Tom Ford has released another set of new boys and girls lip colors! This time around I have controlled myself and only acquired only one shade – the highly sought-after color Chadwick! It is one of those IT colors of the moment and you just know instantly that it will be a best-seller. There is so much hype about this color so I was really happy that I got hold of it as it is nearly sold out everywhere. I can see that this color still has limited stock available here in the US, and I bought mine here in Australia.

If you have seen my lipstick posts over the past year, you would know I’m going through this crazy brick red lip color phase which I am still obsessed with. Chadwick is exactly what I anticipated – it is a beautiful medium rose brown color. Depending on how intense you want to wear it – as a sheer layer would make it a lovely MLBB with a hint of rosy brown tone, but an opaque layer would add more reddish brown tone to it. Pictures paint a thousand words below. Overall it is a beautiful neutral and fashion color that suits all complexions. If you see one available go grab it!

FOTD wearing Suqqu Nude Wear Liquid Foundation (reviewed here), Pat McGrath Mothership V Bronze Seduction Eye Palette (reviewed here) and Tom Ford Boys and Girls Chadwick

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My Favorite Nars Lip Colors – Dolce Vita, Walkyrie and Golshan

September 18, 2018

A girl can never have too many lipsticks right? (as well as shoes, bags, etc..). Obviously, I love buying lipsticks. Unlike the past where I tend of buy all different colors from the same range, now I am only obsessed with a few certain shades, and I buy all the variations of them across all the brands.

Today I am sharing some swatches of my favorites shades from the Nars Velvet Matte and Satin Lip Pencils – they are not new but I have recently bought my second Walkyrie and Dolce Vita, so I thought I’d take some pictures of them before I break into them. Both colors are the cult classic from Nars and they have been my long favorites. I also added the Satin Lip color in Golshan because it is also a similar shade!

The lip pencil style lipstick is a brilliant idea as it is very easy to apply as well as for defining the lips – especially if you are on the go. The Nars Velvet Matte Lip Pencil applies silky smooth and creamy with a slight slip, and dries down to a matte finish without drying the lips. Lasting power is also better than an ordinary lipstick – about 4-5 hours on me.

Nars Dolce Vita is a beautiful muted MLBB shade – it’s a soft neutral rosy pink. One of those colors that you will get hooked on forever. It is fool-proof and goes well with all complexions.

Nars Walkyrie is my all-time top favorite because it is the perfect burnt terracotta red with a brown undertone. It’s slightly darker and warmer than Dolce Vita, which also helps to brighten up the complexion.

The Nars Satin Lip Pencil Golshan is a reddish black cherry color. It has a satin finish when just applied and dries down to a semi-matte finish over time. I personally like to apply the color sheer and blot the sheen off to achieve a stain-like finish as in the FOTD below.

Group swatch:

You can find the Nars lip line in Nordstrom (they are currently doing a gift with purchase for Nars) and they ship to Australia! I also just found out that Nordstrom is doing price match for the Australian customers. They are also available in Neiman Marcus and they are also running some great deals at the moment including a free sample tote and complimentary gift cards.

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Labels: LIP PENCIL • LIPSTICK • NARS

Chanel Rouge Allure Ink 196 PRÉCIEUX Review and Swatch

July 30, 2018

I have another beautiful and highly popular lip color to share on my blog – the Chanel Rouge Allure Ink 196 Precieux from the Summerfall 2018 collection. This is the only item I picked up from the collection – luckily my beloved Chanel SA had put one aside for me as she told me this color literally sold out within a few days since its release in Australia. This color is hard to get in the department stores and I am not sure if it is yet available in the states. You can still find it here online in Australia.

Following the muted brown rose lip color trend, Chanel never fails to release makeup color that is right on point. The 196 PRÉCIEUX is a beautiful muted soft brown rose with very fine rose gold shimmer flecks. It is the hottest color that most girls would fall in love with right now – goes well with the warm tone eyeshadow trend. It is a universally flattering color that would look great on most complexion colors. I absolutely love it! In terms of formula, Chanel Allure Ink applies creamy and smooth and dries down to a semi-matte finish. It feels weightless on the lips and as a matte formula that doesn’t dry out my lips.

Closeup Swatch – with flash

From a distance – indoor natural lighting

FOTD wearing the Chanel Rouge Allure Ink 196

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Labels: CHANEL • LIPSTICK • LIQUID LIPSTICK

The 2 YSL Lippies you need in your life – YSL Volupte Liquid Balm Hook Me Berry and Rouge Volupte Shine 76 Red in the Dark

June 28, 2018

Here is another lipstick post featuring two new YSL lip colors that I am obsessed with at the moment. The YSL Volupte Liquid Balm Hook Me Berry and the Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick 76 Red in the Dark – they are the hottest and most popular colors from YSL at the moment. You probably would have seen them everywhere online and they are totally worth the hype. The colors are gorgeous and wearable along with the beautiful packaging from YSL that never fails to capture my heart.

The Volupte Liquid Balm is the latest lip color range launched by YSL (I bought mine here). There are a total of 12 new shades in the line and I only picked up the shade 11 Hook Me berry which is the most popular color from the range. Depending on where you source it from, I think it’s always easier to get hold of these highly popular shades in the US. If you are in the UK, Australia or any Asian country, then hunting it down will be a challenge. The formula is a hybrid of lip balm and liquid lipstick – it is creamy, lightweight and hydrating on the lips with a hint of balmy consistency. It goes on silky smooth and dries down to a semi-glossy finish that makes your lips instantly plumped. It has a medium pigmentation so it’s great for just blending the colors into the lips for a stain-like finish with your fingers. You can also pack on more color to your desired finish.

Hook me berry is a stunning rosy brown (aka red bean color) with a hint of berry undertone that has a dewy shine.

I personally think that the Rouge Volupte Shine Lipstick 76 Red in the Dark is one of the most beautiful colors ever from YSL. It is so popular that I have seen people selling it for more than $100 on ebay! I have been a big fan of the Rouge Volupte Shine lipsticks for years – you can find my review for the other colors in this post so I won’t go into too much detail about the texture. Basically, it is a lipstick and a lip balm in one. It feels very silky smooth and hydrating with medium coverage. Lasting power is not the best but you can always retouch it as if you are reapplying a lip balm. Unfortunately, this color is all sold out in Australia so I don’t have a link for you – the only place where there is still very limited stock is here in the UK.

Red in the Dark is a gorgeous muted brick red brown in high shine that is right on point. I’ve been using it for the past 2 weeks and it still makes my heart flutter every time I wear it!

Here is a selfie I took with my phone wearing 76 Red in the Dark.

Comparison swatch:

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Tom Ford Lip Color Hiro Swatch and Review – the most sought after color from Tom Ford!

April 10, 2018

For those of you who are into keeping up with the makeup trend and colors, you probably would know that the Tom Ford Lip color Hiro is one of the hottest shades to own. It was originally released in the mini lips & boys version, but since the shade has been a huge success Tom Ford has released the Hiro in the full-size version (bought mine here with worldwide shipping)!

The beauty of Hiro is that it has a beautiful and flattering metallic finish with rose gold shimmer. It looks warm and orangy from the tube, but once it is applied, it translates to a soft peachy pink with rose gold sheen (like peachy mermaid color). The warm lip tone also compliments the warm eyeshadow look perfectly which is trending all over the world. The lipstick has medium color payoff so the finish is soft and pretty without looking too frosty. In a way, it reminds me of the NARS super orgasm but better!

closer look – taken in the sun

As usual, Tom Ford lip color has a luxurious texture that glides on creamy and it doesn’t feather with a long lasting finish. Here are some swatches.

closeup

The Tom Ford Hiro tends to sell out fast as soon as it is replenished. It is still not available on Tom Ford.com and Net-A-Porter but you can check out their swatches for different skin tones. In the US, you can still find them on Nordstrom and Beautylish. I bought the full size exclusive version on Selfridges. It is also available here in Australia.

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NARS Lip Cover Hell Gate – Pure Love

March 11, 2018

Introducing another hot shade of the moment – NARS Lip Cover in Hell Gate (limited edition). If you are as obsessed with brown rose lip color as I am, then this is a must-have for you! My heart skipped a few beats the minute I had it swatched on my lips. Hell Gate is done in perfection with the right amount of brown tone with a reddish rose base. Whether wearing it sheer or in full coverage, it makes a statement lips and looks flattering with most skin tones.

The formula has a velvety smooth texture and glides on smoothly without enhancing lines. It feels creamy and non-drying and settles down to a matte stain-like finish with a hint of luminosity that lasts for hours. Pure love and highly recommend it! It is sold out at most department stores so be quick.

Swatch

Lip Swatch – applied sheer with fingers and taken under the sun

Lip Swatch – under indoor lighting x

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Labels: LIPSTICK • LIQUID LIPSTICK • NARS

Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Liquid Lipstick Dangerous Liaison Review and Swatch

February 18, 2018

I am on a mission to track down every single hot lip color at the moment. My latest acquisition is the Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Liquid Lipstick Dangerous Liaison – it is so beautiful that it literally took my breath away when I first applied it. It is a hugely popular shade amongst beauty lovers worldwide, and it’s been sold out for a very long time but it’s just been restocked!

I am trying to make all of my lip swatch posts short and sweet. Overall Dangerous Liaison is a stunning neutral rusty red color with a hint of rose. If you wear it in full coverage, the rose undertone tends to show up more (as you can see on Charlotte Tilbury’s swatch). I love wearing it sheer, so it looks more warm and rusty and gives a nice fall and edgy retro look. The texture is also lovely for dry lips – goes on creamy smooth and settles down to a matte finish without drying the lips over time. Just a tiny teeny bit of the color is enough for the whole lips.

Swatch

Under natural sunlight

Indoor lighting

Collage

The Charlotte Tilbury Hollywood Liquid Lipstick can be found here in the US. For worldwide shipping, you can check the stock on Selfridges (where I bought it from), Net-A-Porter, BeautyLish, and CultBeauty. I think my swatch is very close to what I see on my lips in real life. On each website mentioned here, the swatch varies by a small degree, and I would say NAP has the most accurate presentation of the color for me.

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Labels: Charlotte Tilbury • LIPSTICK • LIQUID LIPSTICK

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Persuasive 333 Review and Swatch + Giveaway

January 21, 2018

I’ve been obsessed with lipsticks lately, particularly in the color range of brick brown red/maple leaf sort of colors which is the color of the year. I was over the moon when I finally tracked down Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte Persuasive 333 which is almost sold-out worldwide! If you can find one, get it right now! It is a stunning autumn color but I am totally loving it for the hot weather. All pictures in the post are taken with an iphone with my new illuminated selfie phone case that gives better lighting.

The Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Matte formula is amongst the best that glides on silky smooth and feels non-drying and lightweight even for the dry lips (on par with the Tom Ford Matte and Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution which are my top favorites). It is highly saturated so a little goes a long way. I suggest that for the application you just need to dab the color gently on the center of the lips and smudge with your fingers for a softer and blended-in look.

Closer look

The color Persuasive 333 is absolutely stunning and worth the hype. I describe the color as a dusty terracotta warm red with a hint of pumpkin undertone. As the warm-toned eyeshadow trend is taking over the world, this lipstick makes the perfect compliment. It goes well with most skin tones, and the bright base color instantly brightens up your complexion, whereas the muted tone still makes the color look natural and wearable everyday without looking too glamorous.

Swatch – taken with iphone with LuMee Duo phone case! No color filter applied

Here is a picture of me wearing Persuasive taken outdoor

Bottom Line: If you could have one lipstick this year, make it this one! The Pure Color Envy Matte range is available at Nordstrom and Estee Lauder US online. I bought it here in Australia, and you can also find it on David Jones online. Selfridges is another place where you can try your luck. It seems the shade Persuasive is out of stock everywhere, but there are some other beautiful similar shades such as Raw Edge, Decisive Poppy; Irrepressible and Desirous from the same range that I am also drooling over!

I was recently sent the LuMee illuminated DUO phone case and absolutely adore it! It has adjustable front and back LED light so you can take pictures and selfies in any lighting condition. I prefer using the dimmed light during the day, and at night the full light setting is guaranteed to give you good quality pictures without the use of flash. Here is a giveaway for one lucky winner. The prize is a LuMee iPhone case of your choice with the value up to USD$100 that you can find from the LuMee website!

To enter the giveaway, just leave a comment below and I will pick the winner at random. The giveway is available to US residents only.