I’ve become a bit of a lipstick junkie. I’m now always looking for a new fix, whether it’s a new colour, a new finish or a new brand to try. I have two to report on today. One red, my failsafe, and one pink, a little outta my comfort zone.
Let’s start with the pink shall we. I’ve always been after an in-your-face pink but never really thought I could pull it off. However, when I saw Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet Lipstick in Pink Pong, I immediately chucked it in my basket.
The packaging is super small making it perfect to cart around and it has a cute little doe-foot applicator to match. It glides on like velvet, is easy to layer and has the best staying power. I ate, I drank and it didn’t budge once. My only problem was the eventual drying and cracking as my lips have taken a bit of a beating this winter.
And now for the red. It’s a Topshop Lip Bullet in Joyride. Normally, when I reach for a lippy, it’s a red. It’s my safe option. I have pale skin and freckles and know that I can work a red. This one might just be my new favourite shade.
It looks super bright in the bullet, but on me is just a little shy of bold red maybe more rose, which is totally ok. It’s creamy to apply and has a satiny finish. My only issue was staying power, it’s not the best. Having said that, it is easy to touch up, with the pencil-like nature of the lipstick making it a quick to apply on the run.
Can I also take a moment to point out my new necklaces above. I blogged about this moon and stars pairing back in November as a Want it on Wednesday item, as stars have a real sentimental meaning to me, and my mum was kind enough to gift it to me. It means the world to me and is a constant reminder of the gorgeous people who I’ve lost but still carry with me. Thanks mum.
Got any lipstick recommendations for me, leave it below.
This red looks gorgeous on you! I'd love to see a swatch of the Bourjois one xxx
Hi Lauren, thanks! You can see the pink one in this post: http://www.jocoates.co.uk/2015/01/purple-errrything.html – Beware, you will want to purchase it. x
I love lipstick too and have been wearing the same colour for over a year now. I really need to buy a few more so I can mix and match with outfits 🙂
xox