Wet n' Wild Fergie Lipstain

As a Christmas present this year my Husband's Aunt, or my Aunt-in-Law(?) gave me this Wet n' Wild Fergie Lipstain set (Thanks Nadine!). I am a HUGE lipstain fan (I wore lipstain on my wedding day). I've written before about how I had an incident growing up that left me with a scar on the right side of my bottom lip. I was always pretty self-conscious about it and so emphasizing it with bright lipstick was the last thing I wanted to do. At some point in my early twenties I figured I didn't care anymore, I didn't want to let it stop me. I started trying out new lipsticks, lipstains, and any bright lip product I could get my hands on. After sampling several lipsticks, lip glosses, and lipstains I discovered that I am not a fan of lip gloss. Although I own my fair share of lipsticks, lipstains are by far my favorite. Liptstains are exactly what their name suggest, lip colors that stain your lips. Most lip stains are matte colors that tint your lips and barely come off. These Wet n' Wild Fergie lipstains are sort of a hybrid between lipstains and lip glosses. The color stains your lips while the texture is almost that of a gloss. Below are pictures of me wearing all three lipstain shades.

 The above pictured lipstain is "Legendary Face" (A305). This particular shade, while not what most consider a nude, is rather similar to my natural lip shade. The above photo shows the shade blotted, but it actually has much more of a sheen. I definitely see this as more of a everyday lipstain color.

The second shade is more of a hot pink. This lipstain is called "Ball in Viena" (A307). This color is not one I would have selected on my own, but I'm glad to have it in my arsenal. The color is very Emma Stone, perfect for a flirty look or a night out. 

The third color is a red lipstain, on the warm side, but definitely a color I would have selected on my own. The red is shade is called "Vouging Madness" (A301). I'm a huge fan of red lip color and this red lipstain is a new favorite. While I'm not really fond on the sheen of these lipstains, I love the look of the red stain after it's been blotted. You will definitely see it featured in outfit posts.

 If you've never tried lipstains before I recommend picking up this three pack from Wet n' wild. It has the only three lip colors you'll ever need, and because it's a lipstain it's longlasting too!

-Reagan

NYC Twistable Intense Lip Color

 I've been wanting to do a post on the NYC Twistable Intense Lip Color pretty much from the day I came across it. It's pretty similar to Revlon version at about half the price. I currently own four shades. 

 The shades pictured are Riverside Rose, Ballroom Blush, South Ferry Berry, and Roosevelt Red.

My two favorite shades are the rose shade and the red shade. 

The rose shade is perfect for everyday wear, but I would say it may be more of an autumn shade (along with the Roosevelt red shade, which I found a tad too dark). The Red shade, South Ferry Berry, is the perfect cool toned red.

 The formula of these "twistable intense lip colors" is that of a lightweight balm type of lipstick. The formula goes on smooth and offers good coverage for a balm type lip color. I'm not a fan of lip color I can feel on my lips and this lip color isn't something I notice while wearing, although I do blot it after I apply. 

They have a variety of shades and I'm sure I'll get another because I love the formula of the product as well as the price. This is my new favorite lip item for the summer.

Have you tried a NYC Twistable Intense Lip Color yet?

-Reagan

Pink Lipstick Favorites

 In February I shared with you some of my Favorite Red Lipsticks and today I wanted to come back to share my favorite pink lipsticks. The thing about pink lipsticks is that there are a lot of different kinds out there. For the purposes of this post I am focusing on light pink lipsticks. I love berry pinks and rose pinks, but I will save those for another post ;) 

I have to admit I was a bit intimidated by light pink lipsticks at first. They don't always have the dramatic impact that red or deeper toned lipsticks can have when looking at the bullet so it can be really hard to shop for them. And like I mentioned before, there are A LOT of options for pink lipsticks out there and that can make it hard to narrow it down to one that you really like. I have learned over the years through trial and error what I prefer, and for me that is a creamy to matte lipstick with no shine or glitter. I don't like glossy finishes, and I can't wear something too drying either. My skin tone is somewhere in the middle so I can usually get away with wearing both warm and cool toned lip colors so my favorite pink lipsticks will feature a bit of both. All of these are drugstore lipsticks that are affordable on pretty much any budget.

 1. Wink For Pink Revlon Creme Lipstick

This is a very subtle easy to wear slightly warm toned pink. The creme formula lipstick from Revlon is one of my favorites and to me this color is very safe and perfect for everyday wear.

 2. 101 Kate Lipstick For Rimmel

I found this one after reading reviews online. It'd from the Rimmel Kate Matte line, but the formula is still creamy, not drying. It's a cool toned pink that isn't too light and is also a favorite for everyday wear.

 3. 563A NYX Lipstick

This one is a bit of a wildcard color for me and not something I would usually pick up but I was looking for something a bit different. I was happy with the formula of this lipstick and its great for days when I want a more hot pink type color. It's a light hot pink that is only slightly warm toned.

Not what I'd go for for everyday wear.

 4. Petal Rebel 60 Maybelline Color Whisper

I love the Color Whisper line from Maybelline. The lipsticks are super lightweight with sheer, but buildable color. This a light cool toned pink. This lipstick sheer formula makes them perfect for spring and summer time wear.

5. Primrose Revlon Creme Lipstick

This one is one of my favorite pink lipsticks by far. It is a cool toned pink that I feel compliments red hair. I think this color probably isn't for everyone because it is very light, but I love the fun pop of color. The bullet looks almost purple in color, but it still appears pink when worn. 

 There you have it, five of my favorite light pink lipsticks, right in time for spring! Pink is the perfect lip color for this time of year, and pretty pink lips can be the perfect pairing to your favorite sun dress for everyday wear. I'm glad I overcame my little fear of pink lipsticks because now they're almost all I wear. Pink lipsticks are so easy to wear for work or for running errands so they wind up in my makeup bag a lot. 

Do you have any favorite pink lipsticks you think I need to try? Let me know :)

-Reagan

Red Lipstick Favorites

Wearing red lipstick is nothing new, and I'm definitely not the first person to write a blog post about my favorite red lipsticks, but I wanted to be able to share a few of them since I wear them in my blog posts from time to time. It's also great timing because Valentine's Day is the perfect occasion to wear this romantic hue. There are a lot of different shades of red on the market and not every shade is right for everyone. The best way to determine which red is right for you is to determine if your skin is warm, neutral, or cool toned. If your skin is warm toned look for red lipsticks that have orange or coral tones to them to compliment your skin. If you have skin that is cool in tone look for pink toned lipsticks with blue undertones. If your skin is neutral you can try either and see which you prefer, or just have one of each on hand!

1. Avon Poppy Love U420

This is the perfect example of a warm toned red. This lipstick was actually given to me by my grandma and quickly became a favorite. I love this shade and have worn it several times in outfit posts. This is the only Avon lipstick I own, but my first impression of the brand is great. This lipstick is a creamy formula that isn't drying. The shade has great staying pattern and is one of my regularly used of all my lipstick colors!

2. Wet n Wild 519A

This is a great drugstore red lipstick. It is more of a cool toned shade and is perfect for pairing with pink cheeks. It's super inexpensive but it is actually my second favorite red shade. I love that I can wear it with pink blush without the two clashing. The formula of the lipstick is really great for how cheap the lipstick is too.

3. Revlon Fire & Ice 720

This shade of red is supposed to be neutral and should therefore compliment all skin tones. This shade is one of Revlon's classic shades that the brand has been producing since the 1950's.  Revlon creme lipsticks are some of my favorites, and are priced great as well. Even if red lipstick isn't your thing you should check out Revlon's other shades. They have my favorite lip products and colors.

 4. NYC Retro Red 308B
This is another drugstore shade that is a great red for all skin tones. I think of it as a True Red. The formula for this lipstick is really great for the price. I definitely recommend this to someone who doesn't wear red lips often because it is inexpensive and suits everyone. The finish is creamy and doesn't dry out on the lips. It's staying power isn't on par with Revlon but it's still great for how inexpensive the line is.

So there you have it, my favorite red lipstick shades. I love trying out new make up products and Red lips is one thing you can guarantee will never go out of style. It's popularity has lasted through decades with no end in sight.

Do you have a favorite red lipstick?
-Reagan

Fall 2013 Lipstick Favorites

 So I've been wanting to share a few of my favorite lipsticks since I wrote about some of my favorite face makeup products and also my favorite eye make up products earlier this month. I was never a huge lipstick person until around two years ago. I just had such a difficult time finding the right brand and the right colors that worked for me. I also have a small scar on the the right side of my bottom lip and it has also made me a little weary of if I should wear lipstick or not. No one wants to draw attention to a facial scar. I guess at some point I just got over it. I really wanted to be able to wear red lipstick when I wanted and eventually I branched out.

Now I know that is probably too much background information but I just wanted to make a point at how particular I am about the lipsticks I favorite. I'm not a fan of anything with shimmer or sheen. I prefer creme and matte formulas. These five lipsticks are my current favorites (and all but one of them are drugstore brands!)

 1.Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick #101

This is a light colored, blue toned pink. It has a creamy but matte finish. A perfect everyday lipstick.

Rimmel's Matte lipsticks replaced Revlon's Mattes as my favorite matte lipsticks. This formula is not as drying which is important this time of year :)

 2.NYX Extreme Lip Creme in Nude Peach Fuzz

This is sort of more of a lipgloss type application but the coverage is more like a lipstick. The color is a light nude peach. This is another great everyday color.

 3. Revlon Matte lipstick in Smoked Peach

Although I like Rimmel's Matte lipstick more than Revlon's I can't disagree that Revlon has a better color variety. I loved this shade instantly. It is definitely a more deep peach color than I'm used to and doesn't have too much pink in it which is usually the case with peach lipsticks.

4. Avon Lipstick in Poppy Love

This lipstick was actually given to me by my grandma. It is just as the name says, a bright poppy red. The formula is creamy and smooth. This is definitely a yellow toned red and I've been preferring it to my previous favorite red shade which is more of a blue toned red. I know I will still be wearing this all throughout winter.

5. Revlon Creme Lipstick in Sultry Sable

This is sort of my wildcard shade. I've been on the hunt for a darker colored lipstick and haven't found quite what I'm looking for yet. This is the closest I've come to liking a shade. This is a dark vampy shade. The formula is creamy so it's easy to layer to achieve a darker finish. I really loved how this lip color contrasted with my lighter hair before I dyed it but with my darker hair I'm worried it's coming off a little bit goth. Either way it's a fun shade to throw into the mix every once in a while.

Anyway I hope you enjoyed reading a little more about my favorite lipsticks. It's fun to compare all them together and see that I'm definitely more a fan of nude and pink shades. I'd like to share more make up favorites soon. If there's anything you're interested in knowing more about just let me know. I've been thinking about sharing a few liquid eyeliners I've tried. Any thoughts?

Are you a fan of lipsticks?

Until Next Time,

-Reagan