Review - Maybelline Colour Drama Lip Pencil (Nude Perfection)

I wish I had those gorgeous full lips that always appear on blogs for people to model their lipsticks but unfortunately I do not so therefore an wrist swatch is the best I can do..

The colour above is in Nude Perfection which is a beautiful deep pink/brown shade and looks perfect of all skin tones. I was slightly confused when I picked this up and saw that it was a 'lip pencil' because it was so chunky but it is basically just like a lipstick just slightly more creamier and a little bit thicker which I do not mind at all as it makes my lips look a bit bigger and I am definitely not somebody to complain about that (I am 'Little Miss Thin Lips'). The only negative thing that I have to say about this is that, because it is a pencil, you have to sharpen it and you lose some of the product in doing so and trying to find a sharpener that would fit was a bit of a task (I have now learned you can buy these in Wilkinsons and Claire's Accessories).

It is a matte formula but thankfully does not go on too cakey but can look very crumbly if you use this on dry lips. It does not budge for at least 4 hours but if you eat or drink, you have to top up - this lip product does not like liquid so if you are like me and like a bit of colour on your lips when you go to the gym, these products are a no-no. However, it does stay put quite well with Rimmel Lipstick Lock. You only need a small amount of the product as it is very pigmented and the colour I have (Nude Perfection) resembles Myth and Velvet Teddy by Mac. I am also absolutely pleased with how compact this is and it fits nicely into my pencil case for University (huge bonus in my eyes).

I never used to be attracted to Maybelline lipsticks when I was younger due to being obsessed with Rimmel but I definitely think they have re-formulated their products as they are a lot better since I last tried them and can not wait to try some more lip products from them!

Speaking of more, I am going to give you a run down on the other colours available and the colours I am next going to purchase which I will take photos of them and post on my blog Instagram account (linked to the left of this post).

Berry Much - A rich purple/brown
Fab Orange - A bright orange with a slight hint of red
In With Coral - A rich coral/medium pink
Light It Up - A medium red (Next purchase)
Fuchsia Desire - A medium pink/purple
Red Essential - A deep/dark red
Love My Pink - A bright bubblegum pink
Minimalist - A nude pink (Next purchase)

Available for £4.99

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Review - Mac lipsticks (Velvet Teddy and Patisserie) + DUPES

And so it begins.. the Mac lipstick obsession. In this photo is Velvet Teddy and Patisserie. Two Mac lipsticks I have never owned before but have wanted to try for a very long time.

Mac Velvet Teddy became very popular when it was rumoured that it was Kylie Jenner's lipstick of choice. It had sold out in every Mac shop I went into for a few weeks but finally, I have it! This lipstick is a pinky nude colour and is in Mac's matte range. I am very pale and I definitely think this would look better on darker skin tones as it is a slightly dark nude for me, however I still like it! It has the gorgeous formula as most Mac lipsticks have and I honestly love most of the collections, the only thing I believe you have to get right is the colour. Unfortunately though, I do prefer my MUA lipliner in Caramel Nougat for an all over colour and it is at a fraction of the price of a Mac lipstick at only £1. Another great alternative which I love and has just as much staying power as a Mac lipstick is Maybelline Colour Drama Velvet Lip Pencil in the colour Nude Perfection.

Mac Patisserie is my firm favourite out of the two. When I wear dewy foundations, I feel as though it does not look 'dewy' enough on my skin and that actually, my skin goes a bit matte after a while so wearing a matte lipstick sometimes looks a bit over the top with my matte face. However, this lipstick is from Mac's lustre range and has gorgeous flecks of gold shimmer which really illuminates my face and takes away from my dry patches as it really is the focus point. Even with a small amount of BB cream and some mascara, this lipstick can make you feel as though you have put the effort into your make up and really looks flawless on all skin tones. When I went into the MAC store, the woman behind the counter was actually wearing it but I had already bought the lipstick and didn't know at the time. I walked away and had to come back to the shop to ask her what she was wearing on her lips and it turned out to be patisserie, it was beautiful and a good choice on my behalf. Rimmel's Airy Fairy is very similar to this lipstick but can leave my lips a bit dry so I need to apply a lip balm over the top, however, you do get more product at a fraction of the price.

Patisserie is definitely my go to lipstick if I'm looking for that extra something but I still think I will be sticking to my MUA and Maybelline loves that were listed above and also my Bare Minerals Moxie lipgloss in Spark Plug for my everyday lip colour.

I really need that every day MAC lip colour that suits me.. I just haven't found it yet!

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Review - Clinique Chubby Sticks Lip Balm

Clinique may be my favourite skincare and make up brand of all time. Actually it is, hands down! I will never stop raving about these lip balms, they are my favourite and I wanted to share them with you all!

These lip balms are super soft on the lips and very nourishing. The lip balm includes mango and shea butter and is perfect on dry lips if you want a pop of colour but don't want to take the risk of your lips drying out even more! Best thing about it, practically wise, is that is never needs sharpening. I hate sharpening things as I lose most of the product in the sharpener!

With coloured lip balms, I feel the need to apply a lip liner just because they are so moisturising and can easily slip over the lips but these are amazing and just stay where they should be. Also finding a lip liner right for the colours available could be a little tricky.

They have a wide variety of colours from the palest of pinks to the brightest of reds and oranges to the deepest of purples. The only reason I wouldn't wear these on a night out is that I like a matte finish but during the day, for me, these are spectacular.

They stay put for a very long time - the paler colours may need re-applying after eating or drinking.
There are currently 3 types of Chubby Sticks for the lips and they are the normal edition, baby tint and intense colour. I currently own 2 from the normal edition and 1 from the intense colour edition.

Top to bottom: Woppin' Watermelon, Grandest Grape, Pudgy Peony

My top 5 colours from the normal collection are:

1) Plushest Petal

2) Whole Lotta Honey

3) Two Ton Tomato

4) Chunky Cherry

5) Heaping Hazelnut

Intense collection:

1) Grandest Guava

2) Grandest Grape

3) Curviest Caramel

4) Heftiest Hibiscus

5) Chunkiest Chilly

There are only 4 colours available in baby tint but my favourite has got to be Poppin' Poppy.

I would definitely recommend these to people who like a day to night look where you can wear one coat for the day and easily build it up for a perfect statement. I would also recommend if you are just looking for that perfect everyday colour that suits you whether it be orange, purple, pink or red.. you will get a really natural looking wash of colour. 

Available for £17.00

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