This is my HG nude lipstick. It's just a slightly pinky mauve nude and it looks perfect on my NC15/E10/ivory/PPP skin. It's very moisturizing and cheap but doesn't last as long as I'd like.
I've bought a couple of the Superstay lip colours before; they're one of the less drying of the long lasting lipsticks I've tried, with probably the nicest, most comfortable gloss balm that goes over the top. This one's a nude bronze colour filled with shimmer and sparkle, a very wearable shade that would suit most people. Not really one for the office but great for easy evening glamour.
Pros:Easy, wearable glitter that lasts Cons:Glitter's not for everyone
Hmm... the reviews on this aren't that great, but I really like it. The gloss is siney and soooo sparkly. The color is still on the sheer side, but I'm ok with that. I would almost consider this a solid lip gloss rather than a lipstick.
I got these at the dollar store, but am really very happy with them. I would be interested if they released new colors in an upcoming collection
Me: NC43, GGG, Green Eyes, Jet Black Straight Hair, Combination and Sensitive Skin, Very Break-Out Prone
Due to my general hatred of drustore products, I would never have bought this. But I have a very odd habit of scouring dollar store when I'm PMSing. It just makes me feel better. I found a ton of these at the Dollar Store and decided to give them a shot.
The colors are sheer and shiney. I really like the texture and how wearable the colors are. I got about 5 colors, so I really don't see the need to repurchase at this time, but if I get attached to a specific color and use it up I'm definitely willing to repurchase at full price.
Me: NC43, GGG, Green Eyes, Jet Black Straight Hair, Combination and Sensitive Skin, Very Break-Out Prone
I must say that I am really impressed with the staying power of this lipstick. It claims to not flake which it didn't and it feel likes a combination of a stain and a lipstick. After 6 hours of beverages, I still have some color and my lips aren't dry. I would highly recommend this product.
Pros:Feels great and doesn't rub off easily. Cons:A little pricey
Gorgeous, medium pink color with lovely shimmers. Adds a nice shimmery effec to the face, minus that awful disco look that some can add. Very subtle and beautiful pinky red color, not too different from Wet Shine's Pink Splash. Great color!
Pros:Pretty color, lovely shimmery effect. Cons:Doesn't last that long when on.
I adore these lipsticks. The colors are so pretty and I love the shimmers that they have in them. All are nice and they wear ok for a lip gloss lipstick. Awesome!
Pros:Great colors, very shiny, wet look for lips. Cons:None.
I got this new as gift/swap in the blush beam colour... I was a bit surprised as I don't normally like pencils but this was very smooth and mostorising. The colour - blush beam- was very nice, not too bright but not totally neutral, a reddish pink with a subtle goldish shimmer. It lasts for ages and doesn't dry out my lips- would also work as a top coat or under a gloss as well... I wouldn't have brought this before, but I will def be buying again!
Pros:Lasts well and is smooth Cons:its a pencil ergo hard to sharpen
I tried my first one a couple of weeks ago and now I have three. I
LOVE the feel of this super moist lipstick/lipgloss on my lips. I was
hoping to find a drug store equiv to Clinique's Butter Shine and I
think I did. They are both gels and seem similar although I had only a
one shot sample of Butter Shine from a magazine ad. The moisture will
linger for hours on end and the color will stay quite a while too.
I
first got Velvet Crush, which is too dark for this fair-medium
Caucasian, I was hoping it was more sheer. It looks very goth on me,
but my hubby really likes that, so I kept it. Even for being so dark,
it doesn't feather which is great. Go Current is like the best everyday
red, I've ever had. A crimson blue-red, but sheer enough that it
doesn't feel like it is wearing me. Again, the lack of feathering is a
huge boost. Last, I just got Plum Sable and that is a great neutral
plum that my guess is would work for most anyone. A very nice everyday
shade that would go with anything.
Pros:Great slickery feel and yet stays put nicely Cons:Too many shades, too little room in my purse!
Misty Lilac is a medium pink color with cool undertones -- despite it's name it's not a purple color! It also has a slightly shiny finish, it's not matte by any means. The color is just a shade or two darker than my natural lipcolor, so I love how it defines my lips without being too dark or light. The cool undertones prevent it from looking orange on my skin like warmer lipcolors (for example, rosy pinks). This is quickly becoming one of my favorite lipcolors, I am wearing it several days a week! This color also seems to last longer than the same product in Sugar Plum Ice which I reviewed -- Misty Lilac looks great for at least 3 hours if you don't eat or drink!
The Moisture Extreme line of lipsticks claim to have a built-in lip balm. While these are definitely less drying than regular lipsticks, they're not quite as moisturizing as my Blistex lip balm! I usually don't wear lipstick because it dries out my lips, but I find this product very comfortable to wear! Plus it's not sticky like many lipglosses, sometimes I forget I'm even wearing it! It also has a slight fruity scent that I like.
I think it cost $4 or $5 at Wal-Mart!
Pros:Moisturizing, great color for my skintone, fairly long-lasting. Cons:None!
First, I don't know why the color is called Sugar Plum Ice, I don't think it looks like plum at all! It's a light peachy color, maybe with a hint of beige. The color is kind of sheer so it just adds a peachy sheen to my lips. A nice lipstick for when you don't want much color. It only lasts about 2 hours or so, but that's probably to be expected from an inexpensive lipstick. It also has a fresh fruity scent that I really like! I think it was $4 or $5 at Wal-Mart.
The Moisture Extreme line is supposed to have a built-in lip balm in the lipstick. This lipstick is less drying than a regular lipstick, but still not as moisturizing as my Blistex lip balm!
Pinked Bronze is a light pinkish nude/taupe shade with iridescence. It's a really unique shade, sort of like what MAC Vex eyeshadow would look like if it were a lipstick. It's neither matte nor shimmery, nor truly what I'd call metallic, but rather a satiny texture. It's the most flattering nude shade I own, and that's saying a lot because I cannot wear true beige-nudes at all. This has enough pink and iridescence to tone down the beige tones enough for me to wear it.
I'm not sure this lasts any longer than a normal lipstick, so the "Forever" part of the name might be inaccurate, but I never liked long-wearing shades anyway, so it's fine for my purposes.
Sadly, I think this shade was a limited edition, and so I'll never be able to rebuy it, but I absolutely would if it were made available again.
Pros:Unique color, interesting satin texture. Cons:Slightly dry, not truly a long-wearing shade.
Ruby Luster is a deep cool red with plum/brown undertones and a satiny finish that I'm not sure I'd call metallic, but it somehow has properties of both matte and shimmery lipsticks. It's shimmery without being at all glossy, if that makes sense. It also feels very lightweight, if slightly dry, on my lips. It's a great color, too - not so red that it looks garish, and not so dark that it's unflattering. It's my favorite red lipstick, if it can be considered red. I find that these don't actually last any longer than a normal lipstick, which makes the "Forever" name a bit misleading, but I love the texture of them, and they come in the cutest shiny purple tubes.
Pros:Unique satin texture, good color. Cons:Slightly dry, not truly a long-lasting lipstick.
Blush Boost is a frosty pink with a little peach/coral tinge. It's pretty true to how it looks in the tube, maybe not quite as bright. The main thing that I don't care for is the texture of the product. It feels a little dry on lips (doesn't dry them out though). I wish it had a softer feel.
Mauvey Rock is a purpley mauve with silver shimmer. It looked amazing on my cooler toned friend, but not so great on me :( I'd purchase other colors, but not this one again.
