Lipstick is one of my favourite make up items. I own more lipsticks than any thing else, and change my mind about my favourite brand and colour all the time. Recently, there has been a massive buzz within the blogging world about 'lip crayons'- and I have jumped on board the bandwagon after being approached by 'NV Colour' about trying out some of their products.
The first amazing thing to note about these products is that they are effectively giant crayolas... i.e. literally the best thing that has happened to the beauty world in a long time. They just look so cute!!! Excitement about their resemblance being the cause of many nostalgic childhood memories aside, the products themselves are actually A M A Z I N G.
And I promise you I am not exaggerating. The problem with lipstick is that it can be incredibly dry, and also quite tricky to apply. I can't be the only person who thinks that the pointed nib of a lipstick actually makes it harder to apply accurately?! The 'crayon' idea completely eliminates that problem... providing a thick nip which glides smoothly over the lips for completely even application. I was completely shocked at how moist these products actually were, and how moisturising they felt on the lips. The only way I can describe the texture is to say that they provide the intense colour of a lipstick, with the moisturisation of lipgloss or lip balm, but without the horrible sticky reside.
In terms of selecting colours, I played it safe, knowing that as a blonde with fair skin and blue eyes, I can wear Barbie pink tones and nudes with ease. However, for my third choice I decided to push my boundaries and select a colour that I don't think I'd have been brave enough to select in any other circumstance. This colour is 'Spiced Plum' a gorgeous purpley tone perfect for autumn! I have always completely admired people who can pull off such a strong statement lip without looking like they've got themselves dressed up for Halloween a few weeks early, always assuming that the latter would be the result if I were to try the trend for myself. However, I was wrong, and have completely fallen in love with this colour! The bold colour matched with the perfect texture of the product (and of course the super cute packaging) means that 'Spiced Plum' has now become my favourite lip product of not just the moment, but of all time. (If you saw the size of my lipstick collection, you would appreciate how much of a compliment this really is!)
I can not recommend these enough! Priced at only £5 they are an absolute steal in comparison to the M.A.C. lipsticks that I have grown so accustomed to buying! Please leave your lovely comments below and let me know if you have tried this brand, or any other brand of lip crayon and let me know what you thought!
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DeleteThese look really cute! I love the packaging! The name and shade of spiced plum is perfect for Autumn! They look pretty good value for money!
ReplyDeleteJodie xo // La Lune Song
me too! i love them! xx
DeleteThese look lovely! I've never heard of this brand before - where can you buy them from or is it just online? x
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I hadn't heard of the brand either! I'm not too sure where they are stocked but you can definitely purchase them online xx
DeleteThese look amazing! I think I will definitely be buying 'Spiced Plum'- it is the most perfect colour for Autumn
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It is such a great autumn colour isnt it! xx
DeleteLovely post, love the colours! I agree crayons are so much easier x
ReplyDeleteEmma | Emmys Blog
thanks lovely! they're my new obsession haha! xx
DeleteWhat a bargain- the shades are so pretty! I actually don't own a MAC lipstick, and with great products like this, I don't feel like I need to! x
ReplyDeleteBeauty Soup || UK Beauty Blog
These are great, you should give them a try xx
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DeleteThese sound amazing! I love the look of 'spiced plum' it looks like the perfect autumn colour! :)
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I know it's such a gorgeous colour isnt it! xx
DeleteThese sounds really good! I've never heard of the brand before but the packaging is lovely and the colours you have are beautiful!! Thanks for checking out my blog xxx
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They're lovely you should try them out :) xx
DeleteThese actually look really lovely! :)
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they really are :) xx
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thanks lovely... youre welcome xx
Deletethe colours look great but do they last or do they fade quickly? xx
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They do tend to slip a little bit, just because they are so moisturising, however the colours stain your lips so it lasts a long time xx
Deletethe colours are gorgeous arent they :) xx
ReplyDeleteThese look lovely! I love the pigmentation, so bright! xx
ReplyDeleteJessie | allthingsbeautiful-x
Oh I love lip crayons, I think that the application is so much easier, just like you do! I also love darker colors for autumn and I'm glad you decided to give it a try :)
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I'm glad ive found someone who agrees! xx
DeleteOoohhh Spiced Plum looks amazing!
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DeleteLovely blog post! Those colors are gorgeous ♥
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Sounds really good and worth trying:-)
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DeleteSpiced plum looks amazing, def have to check these out! I'd love if you could comment back :-)
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you really should they're lovely xx
DeleteWow! I'm gonna have to take a look at these. They're gorgeous colours!
ReplyDeleteI know they are so lovely! xx
DeleteLove all the colours! I have a lip crayon too but in orange :)
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oooh that sounds nice xx
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