Monday, 24 June 2013

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick ‘Peach Crush 59P’ Review & Swatches

I am the kind of person who is more into neutrals when it comes to lipsticks. Although I love buying bright shades but I hardly wear them. I have seen so many girls (especially our own Tejinder di! Sometimes I wonder how could a person looks good in all colors!) who can carry all bright shades pretty well without being OTT. I love the shades Colorbar has in their velvet range. Today I am going to discuss my experience with Colorbar Velvet Matte lipstick in Peach Crush.

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick ‘Peach Crush 59P’ Review, Swatches & LOTD

Price: 250 INR

Net wt: 4.2g

Available at: Colorbar counters, online shopping websites.

Colorbar says-

For a rich lip color with a creamy shine, the Velvet Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy. Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E. Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvet Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.

MBT says-

I had already reviewed Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in Shy Cherry in detail here. Refer that post for more details regarding packaging, formula, pigmentation and staying power.

'Peach Crush' is a bright coral-ish peachy pink color with a matte finish. Although the shade looks coral-ish pink on my arms, it looks pink on my lips. I think it looks differently on different skin tones. It looks pretty when blotted and reapplied for a vibrant yet feminine look. Although it is bright shade, it isn't too dramatic and can be worn at any time of the day. You can always wear it in evening parties by topping it up with a gloss for a bold look. I tone down the rest of makeup whenever I wear this shade. It would look great on all skin tones.

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Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick ‘Peach Crush 59P’ Review, Swatches & LOTD

PROS:
• Travel friendly and easy to locate packaging.
• Soft, smooth and creamy texture.
• Glides on smoothly.
• Richly pigmented.
• Good staying power.
• Does not wear off completely.
• Peach crush would look great on all skin tones.
• Does not smudge or bleed.
• Wide range of shades available.
• Reasonably priced.
• Easily available.

CONS:
• It might accentuate your dry patches if you have extremely dry lips. Make sure to apply a lip balm underneath it.
• Fragile lid.

Overall Thoughts:

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick in Peach Crush is a bright and beautiful coral-ish peachy pink color with a matte finish. It glides smoothly on my lips without bleeding or feathering. The pigmentation and longevity are pretty superb. I have added 5 shades from this range in my lipstick collection due to its texture and superb pigmentation. If you are fond of bright shades then I would definitely recommend this shade to you.

Rating: 4.5/5

Have you tried Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick? How was your experience? Share in the comments section below!

Stay pretty!

How to: Pick the Right Lipstick

From left to right: Watch Me Simmer, Goes and Goes, Dear Diary, Prolong, Can't Get Enough,
Up the Amp, Viva Glam Gaga 2, Morange, Lady Danger, Viva Glam Gaga, Gem of Roses, Creme Cup. All MAC.

Finding a perfect shade for your lips can be a little hard at first. You know you have found the right one when it enhances your skin tone and it can even give you a face lift! It's important to know that the skin tone isn't the most important thing you should be paying attention to. Some women have fair skin but medium or dark lips and viceversa. There is a guide line you can follow if you're finding trouble finding a shade that suits you.
Depending on you natural lip colour, there are different shades you can try:
Pale lips: coral, pale pink (blue toned), beige, pale rose, beige pinks and bright red. If you're colour shy, you can always try first with the soft toned lipsticks. Pastel colours are also a good pick for pale lips. However if you still want to try a deeper colour it's recommended you apply it with a very light hand. Medium lips: rose, pink, orange, warm red and brown. I consider myself to have medium lips, and found rose and pink colours suit me best. I try finding lipsticks with the same undertone as my natural lip colour as they look flattering. It's sort of "my lips but better". Dark lips: deep red, plum, chocolate, blackberry and dark brown are great for dark lips. For both fair and darker complexions. Light and pale pinks are not recommend, but I've seen ladies wearing these shades and completely pulling it off!
Keep in mind you don't necessarily have to use only the colours mentioned, you can experiment with bright, pale or very deep colours! Mixing colours is also a great way to find the perfect shade.
What is your skin tone and which lipstick suits you best?

Besame Lipsticks – Glamorous Lips in Classic Colors.

Step in to spring girls with some daring lipstick colors from Besame Cosmetics Besame’s delectable 1940′s style lipsticks are for the true vintage girl. Enriched with vitamins – including green tea, your lips will thank you daily for it.Here’s a quick peek at the palettes now available.

Bésame Red – True Red, cool base, not warm. Like a navy red, bright and vibrant.

Carmine – Orange red color, changes depending on skin tone. Semi-matte, vibrant, more neutral orange, not too yellow. A red-orange that is very becoming on warm and olive skin-tones.

Cherry Red – Deep rich dark cherry shade. Can be worn as a stain, gives a nice rose color. Cool deep ripe cherry color very flattering to medium and olive skin tones.

Merlot – Brown red color, semi-matte. Great neutral red for daily wear. Subdued brick red.

Chocolate Kiss – Milk chocolate brown. Great neutral, good on light skin, redheads and medium skin. Semi-matte finish.

Portrait Pink – Light baby pink. Very pale pink, good on light skin tones. No shimmer, opaque, soft pastel shade.

Dusty Rose – A natural rose shade, neutral, great for everyday use. Best on lighter to medium skin tones.

Red Hot Red – Bright and bold, a bit warmer than Besame red, and Marilyn’s favorite.

Red Velvet – Deep, rich red flattering on most skin tones. Great for office wear or everyday red, neutral and not too bright.

MAC Nude Lip Color Guide (for All Skin Tones)

Nude lip color is practically a must-have in every girl’s makeup stash, but if you find yourself baffled because you can’t seem to find a nude to suit your skin tone, this post’s for YOU!

So while there are SO many brands who make a wide variety of “nude” lip shades, I’m focusing here on MAC because it’s one of the easiest brands to find images of their products (for those of you who love to Google) and because so much “internet beauty talk” is spoken from the MAC perspective (for instance I reference being about a MAC NW47 even though I rarely ever wear MAC foundations). And although I know a HUGE amount of product lines, I don’t know them all so if you want to figure out a shade that would work for you that isn’t MAC, you can easily Google the MAC product image and keep that shade in mind at any brand. Get it? Good :)

Fair skin: (think Nicole Kidman) Hue
Medium skin: (think Sara Jessica Parker) High Tea
Light olive skin: (think Kim Kardashian) Cherish
Olive skin: (think Salma Hayek) Blankety
Light tan skin: (think Rihanna) Honeylove
Deep olive skin: (think Padma Lakshmi) Half N’ Half
Caramel skin: (think Queen Latifah) Velvet Teddy
Golden brown skin: (think Gabrielle Union) Siss
Deep brown skin: (think Viola Davis) Touch
Very deep skin: (think Alek Wek) Verve

Now bear in mind that some nudes work for more than one skin tone so if your exact skin tone doesn’t seem to be listed above, go to the one closest to it. And of course the shade listed won’t be the only MAC nude for you, this is just to point you in the right direction. Also don’t get caught up in the ethnic background of the celebrities listed—they’re just there as a guide—you can be Kim Kardashian’s complexion and be African American and you could be Gabrielle Union’s complexion and be Indian, etc. Please don’t over think it :)

Two more quick tips:
1. Viva Glam V Lipstick and Lipglass both work as universal nudes.
2. You can also create a ready-made nude by applying your foundation or concealer to your lips and adding clear gloss on top.

Sunday, 23 June 2013

7 Lipstick Tips to Pick The Right Shade for Your Skin Tone

You are a lipstick junkie, but you haven’t found the exact tint that best complements your skin tone. While selecting the right lipstick shade you are often drawn to the colors that look gorgeous on the shelves. Very few cosmetic shops allow their customers to test the lipstick on the lips. This makes it really difficult to eye that perfect lip-mate! Here are few tips to help you pick a perfect lip color according to your skin tone.

1. For fair skinned women with cool undertones like Amy Adams, a red shade with light pink tinge looks great. If you are fair skinned with warm undertones like Julia Roberts a red shade with orange tinge does the trick.

2. For dark skin tones, chocolate, gold browns, cherry reds and grape lipsticks offer a perfect lip service. You can also flaunt your dark skin tone with deep plum, toasty browns and bronzy lipstick hues.

3. The most popular lip shades women reach out for are pink, nude, red, brown, berry or orange. To bring out the best of your lipstick color, exfoliate your lips with sugar and olive oil. A little TLC(tender loving care) will make your lips a shade happier.

4. Every woman wants to wear a dash of red on their lips. But a dark matte can make you look a tad older. Also a heavy pasty red lip shade can make your lips look dry and unloved.

5. A true bloody red color looks gorgeous if you have a tawny complexion like Eva Mendes. Your lipstick application method also pays a key role here. Dab some color in the center of your lip and gently spread it along the lips. Keep tissue paper around your lip corners and soak in the excess color. Make a kiss face then press your lips and blot and wipe out any color that is painted beyond your lip border.

6. If you have golden complexion like Jennifer Lopez’s, pick rogue or pink hue with brown undertones. Think terracotta rouge, coral or chocolate. For olive complexion like Eva Longoria berry pink and rouge hues go a long way in flattering the skin tone.

7. While selecting nude lip shades remember to keep a hint of cheerful hue. Fair-skinned women should go for pink-hued nudes while women with olive or tawny skin shades should go for nudes with tint of a peachy undertone. Caramel nudes complement dark skin tones. Remember nude lip shades are tricky so dab a thin layer of nude lip balm or gloss over it.

Topshop too tempting!-- My lip products collection

Hi there all :)

Just while I'm in the mood, I thought I'd go over my rather large collection of Topshop lipsticks!
My habit started while watching Zoella on youtube and seeing her wearing a shade called Infared, which has now become my firm favourite, and since then, every time I venture to Birmingham (Where my best friend Amber goes to uni) I have to pop in and see what new shades are in! Oxford, where I live, sadly don't carry the makeup range, and neither does Swindon, which is where my boyfriend lives.

Sadface! But I do own 6 of the lipsticks and one lip crayon.

Heeeere we go!

First up, SCREEN SIREN

My newest, and quite possibly most favourite, Screen Siren is a bright pinky red. Sounds awful, looks delicious. Topshop simply describes this colour as RED but oh, is it so much more than that!

As you can see from the picture, there is a definate pinky hue to this gorgeous colour. In terms of price, I think at £8, these lipsticks are great for what they are. Screen Siren is not matte, its very creamy and non-sticky and lasts a fair while. Now, as you probably know, I have very pale skin, and I do have a picture of me (for once!) wearing this product!

This is a little collage thing I made on Instagram, so this particular image of the colour on my lips does have a filter over it, but you can still tell how pale I am and you can still see this colour does suit me. Its lovely, and I will probably stock up on it soon!!

Second is INFRARED

Infrared is easily the most popular shade of lipstick Topshop has made, and has been bought out over and over again. It is never absented from the website and has endless positive reviews.

Topshop simply describes this colour as Orange-red but it has coral hues and looks wonderful on any skin tone. I adore this particular shade, it really is summer in a tube for me.

Again, this is not me, you may recognise this lovely lady as katielovess from good ol' blogspot. Katie here has more of an olive complexion and Infrared really suits her. However, this shade does wonders too if you are quite pale, like me. All round worth buying I think!

Next up is TEASE

Tease is my only baby pink lipstick, for a huge reason; I am not girly in the slightest. Yes, I admit it, I run a beauty blog and I'm a proper hard up tomboy. I bought this lipstick on a whim, but its the bestest whimmyiest whim ever. Think Malibu Barbie's younger sister!

So this is Tease. I think as far as names go, they hit the nail on the head. This pink is very blue-toned though, so on the very pale it can wash you out or leave you looking like you have no border to your lips which is actually really weird. I wear it dabbed on, as then you get a more dewey look and less like an actual Barbie doll. Except with bright red hair.

Now, here is the wonderful CityscapeBliss wearing Tease. She has a slightly more olive skin tone, and so wearing this as boldly as she has done looks very pretty and subtle. But as I am not as dark of complexion, if I were to wear the colour like this, I'd look like an albino, which, not so much the look I was going for. This, for daytime for a hint of colour, is a true winner,

Neeeext we have BRIGHTON ROCK

Brighton Rock is Topshops second most popular shade, coming in closely with Infrared. This has almost as many positive reviews. It is a MAD neon pink, and should be warn with caution!

Now, the pictures from Topshop's website DEFINATELY do not do the colour of this lipstick any justice. It looks sortof red, infact, very red on the website images, whereas really, this is more of a going-to-a-rave, pretending-to-be-slut-barbie, pass-me-the-sunglasses neon pink.

This is the wonderful Melanie-Claire's lips, showing just how pigmented this lipstick is, and how the website's portrayal does it no justice. I think this shade would receive more positive reviews and become as popular as Infrared if Topshop put up an accurate image of the shade!

Up fifth is DEPTH

Depth was one of those weird spur-of-the-moment buys for me. It is definately a winter shade. I don't really wear this as much as I should but its rather a difficult shade for me to wear.

I do really like this shade, it does come out a sweet, berry shade, but I have trouble wearing it without blotting it a lot and mixing it with another warmer tone. As it is a blue based purple, the tone is very pigmented and therefore can cause me to look like an accidental goth.

This shade has not been re-released on the website yet, so I'm not sure if it was a very good seller.

Lastly, THE DAMNED

As soon as I saw this shade on the website, I fell in love with it and I was like WHEN AM I NEXT GOING TO BIRMINGHAM WITH MONEY I NEED THIS LIPSTICK ASDFGHJKL etc.

Luckily it was near my birthday when this lipstick came out and my big brother gave me a Topshop giftcard, so straight off to Birmingham I went!

I liken this shade to MAC's Rebel, which is the same sort of colour build up. The Damned starts quite light pinky purple, but with more applications can be brought up to a dark berry colour. Absolutley stunning, I am going to have to buy several of these to ensure I don't run out, lest they discontinue!

Just borrowing this from Shesaidbeauty, this demonstrates how pinky hued this lipstick is after one coat. With a build up, it does go darker, which means this stunner is a multi-seasonal shade!

And the lonesome lip crayon in SECRET PARTY

Now, unfortunately, I don't have many good things to say about the Lip crayons. The formula, unlike with the lipsticks, is not great. Infact, its pretty poor. They are sticky and don't stay put, and also don't smell great, and with the packaging's lid being airtight plastic, they crayon melts inside. HOWEVER. I still bought this product because the colour is just insanely gorgeous. A bright fuschia pink with glitter, just to die for. I wear this a LOT. But come on now, Topshop. Pull your socks up and re-release this as an actual lipstick with a better formula. This is no longer available to purchase on the website, and the crayons that are left do not have good reviews :(

So, this was my little tour into the lip colours that I own from Topshop!

Hope you enjoyed ;D

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