I. Love. Lipsticks! I do not think I can get enough of them. They add a zing to your overall outfit and a good colour that complements your skin tone can make you look amazing. However you can get them totally wrong - something everyone would want to avoid.
I am the kind of person who usually prefers simple shades that are closer to my skin tone but not so much that they make me look pale, and not so dark that it looks like I am going for a party all the time.
Currently the ones I use on a daily basis are these two : L'oreal Paris Color Riche and Maybelline New York Lip Gradation (this one is currently unavailable on Amazon.in unfortunately, but I'm pretty sure it will come back in stock soon).
The Maybelline one has more of a matte finish. The lipstick is like a pencil and it is almost like you are colouring your lips while applying ! It is super easy to use and stays for a while, and looks superb. It comes in several shades (bright red, orange etc), but I picked the Mauve one (on a hunch, I bought it off online), and what do you know - it suits me :) - at least so I think (please tell me if otherwise - wouldn't want to be walking around wearing a shade that does not look good).
The M.A.C. lipstick I bought on an impulse. I went the showroom wanting to pick something for daily wear, and came across this colour - Cosmo Amplified. It is a rosy nude shade with more of a pink pigment. The colour stays long, is slightly on the less nude side, but is very very pretty (makes me look classy I think).
I know how painful it is to select shades, you need to try them on your lips rather than your hands, as the skin tones in both places are different. usually what looks good on your hand sucks on your face #TrueStory.
I am the kind of person who usually prefers simple shades that are closer to my skin tone but not so much that they make me look pale, and not so dark that it looks like I am going for a party all the time.
Currently the ones I use on a daily basis are these two : L'oreal Paris Color Riche and Maybelline New York Lip Gradation (this one is currently unavailable on Amazon.in unfortunately, but I'm pretty sure it will come back in stock soon).
The reason I love these 2 shades is because they give my lips a kind of pinky/browny nude look and the look is not too in-your-face. I have tried several colours in the past and somehow these 2 are what I have decided to use. Reasons include
1. They do require some re-application but not as frequently as the ones I used before
2. The colours are subtle and pretty
There is one more colour from M.A.C.http://www.maccosmetics.com/product/13854/310/Products/Makeup/Lips/Lipstick/Lipstick that I enjoy wearing but it is slightly more pink than I would prefer, but is a gorgeous colour nonetheless.
Shades I have used in the past (and wouldn't mind going back to are)
1. Loreal Paris Rouge Caress (Sweet Berry)
2. Lakme Squa Shine (Fig)
Reason I have discontinued using them are because they need frequent re-application - which is a pain, to be honest.
Anyway coming to my current 3 shades.
The L'oreal Paris Color Riche is a gorgeous colour. Initially when the store lady told me that it would suit my specifications (nude, long lasting, complimenting my skin tone) I was not able to believe that the colour would suit me so perfectly ! See? it is not bad at all and looks very very pretty :)
The Maybelline one has more of a matte finish. The lipstick is like a pencil and it is almost like you are colouring your lips while applying ! It is super easy to use and stays for a while, and looks superb. It comes in several shades (bright red, orange etc), but I picked the Mauve one (on a hunch, I bought it off online), and what do you know - it suits me :) - at least so I think (please tell me if otherwise - wouldn't want to be walking around wearing a shade that does not look good).
The M.A.C. lipstick I bought on an impulse. I went the showroom wanting to pick something for daily wear, and came across this colour - Cosmo Amplified. It is a rosy nude shade with more of a pink pigment. The colour stays long, is slightly on the less nude side, but is very very pretty (makes me look classy I think).
I know how painful it is to select shades, you need to try them on your lips rather than your hands, as the skin tones in both places are different. usually what looks good on your hand sucks on your face #TrueStory.
Anyhoo, below is an image of how the swatches looked on my skin - just to give you an idea.
Until next time my lovelies :)
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| How the 3 colours look against my skin (MAC, Maybelline, Loreal from L-R) |
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