Bourjois Sweet Kiss Naturel in 06 Rose Tendre

Do you know the feeling when you want to love something so much, but simply can't? I have that with my Bourjois lipstick, the second I saw it, I thought I was in love with it, such a gorgeous, gentle shade, perfect to accentuate my natural colour. However, once you put it on, the misery starts. If I pay 13 EUR for a lipstick, I expect it to be at least moisturizing, which is not the case here. The lipstick has a matte finish, and I can guarantee you that it dries the lips quite a bit. It sinks into the wrinkles. Oh my oh my. It is only now that I have tried this lipstick, that I fully appreciate all of my Revlon ColorBurst lipsticks and even a cheap Catrice lipstick performs better than this...very disappointing!

Barry M Lip paints in 147 abd 153

Having heard a ton of good stuff about Barry M lip paints (£4.49, Superdrug, London) I went for two shades in 147 (peachy pink) and 153 (pink ribbon). Supposedly, they have a very creamy texture and excellent pigmentation. I can confirm the pigmentation part, but am I the only person to actually not like these lip sticks? I found them way too drying, they do not apply evenly onto the lips, settling into the creases of the lips. I would not recommend buying them, maybe it is just these two shades?

 

 

I love Revlon ColourStay lipsticks, almost unbeatable in how they feel on the lips, with the absolute winner for me being Clinique and their lipsticks and lipglosses.

Pink overkill - MaxFactor Nailfinity 704 disco pink, Revlon ColourBurst Lipstick in Carnation

What better way to beat the gloomy January weather :). Earings are by Six, on sale for 2 EUR.

 

Revlon ColourBurst lipstick in 025 Carnation

 

 

 

Revlon ColourBurst lipstics are simply amazing, creamy and moisturizing. I decided to be a bit adventurous and went for a light fuchia shade, called Carnation. I ADORE it, I would wear it every day only it is quite a specific colour...

Essence lipstick in 53 All about cupcake

A bubble gum smell, a low price and a moisturizing texture - you get all of these in buying an Essence lipstick. I was really well imressed by its performance and how light it feels on the lips, almost as a lip balm.

Catrice Ultimate Colour lipstick in 130 Frozen rose

 

If you are looking for a cheap, moisturizing lipstick with a nice smell, here is my tip: Catrice ultimate colour, my chosen shade is 130 frozen rose. Love it!

My Revlon lipsticks

075 Peach, 070 Soft Nude, 065 Rosy Nude

Revlon ColourBurst lipstick Peach

Not only was I taken by the beauty of the Coral Reef lipgloss, but I also succumbed to the temptation of Revlon's ColourBurst lipstick in Peach, 075. Given that I really like my other two Revlon lipsticks, the decision was pretty easy, with the upcoming summer season, a peachy-coral lipstick looked like just the right choice :-).

The lipstick has no smell (good news after Rimmel's airy fairy) and has a creamy texture which feels light on the lips. The formula is non-drying (at least on me), but then, this is not a super a long-lasting lipstick. The colour is soft, with good pigmentation and extremely wearable for everyone, definitely a good investment.

 

Rimmel long-lasting lipstick 070 airy fairy

Having watched hundreads of YouTube makeup videos, I kept on hearing about a certain perfect shade of neutral pink that is suitable for everyone. I managed to buy it in January in New York, I think it was Walgreen's for cca 5 USD (4 gr). It is however also available around Brussels, just find your nearest Kruidvat.

Pros: the neutral pink, wearable colour that finishes any makeup, the colour intensity
Cons: sweet-plasticky smell, golden shimmer in the colour, lip-drying formula

Honestly, I do not see the reason behind all the hype around this lipstick, it is like your any other cheap lipstick...hence I would not repurchase it.

Revlon Colourburst lipstics

It is not an easy task to find a perfect nude lipstick, the one that does not make you look dead, that does not dry your lips, the one that is going to last more than 5 minutes. I have heard so many good things about REVLON's Colourburst lipstics, that I had to treat myself to two (rosy nude 065 and soft nude, 070), even if I'm not a lipstick person per se.

Rosy nude and soft nude

Rose nude colour is a touch too red to my linking to call it nude, but it is a nice soft colour if you want to start wearing a red lipstick but have not yet gathered the courage to do so. I am in love with the soft nude, it has a beautiful sheen and it keeps your lips moistured, no wonder so many women love it! The colour payoff is strong and the packaging is really sexy :-) (hello plaid!) I bought my lipsticks at Inno Galerie, 10,50 EUR each.