Lipstick Review - Limecrime's 'Cashmere'

Hello lovelies! 

I recently purchased the 'Cashmere' velvetine from Lime Crime and thought I'd do a review.

Firstly, the whole buying process. So, I missed the first stocking of this beautiful lip gloss and could not wait to hear when it would be back. It was finally spilled on Instagram that a full restock would occur in the first week of January and so I checked back constantly as I was dying on a few items. Lime Crime is amazing but they rarely restock so you need to get items when they're there. 

On January the 5th (I think) I checked online at 12am (California time, where the company is based), and nothing. I checked continuously throughout the day and finally around 5pm (UK time), there appeared to be a restock. However it was only on Velvetines which to me is not a 'full restock' so disappointment number one, and then it got worse as the whole website crashed. It had crashed for about 6 hours when I eventually gave up, some people managed to get orders through and I refreshed a lot but couldn't get past the 'do you have a discount' option. So I then went and managed to grab the main one I wanted, Cashmere, from NastyGal. 

I've heard all relaunches are like this, however, I was shocked that an apology wasn't posted until the next day. No one knew the time of the restock and instead of shutting the website down during the restock it was done whilst people could still gain access, hence the crash. So in terms of the website and company, I was very disappointed. I realise they are a small company but, they know the interest in their products is very high and so should be prepared for that, or, at least apologise and keep customers up to date through social media.

Anyway, now I will review the actual product I bought and I can say, everyone needs it! The packaging is beautiful firstly, as you can see below. It came within a week which I was very impressed with (thank you NastyGal) and the colour of the lipstick was even more perfect in real life. 

I adore nude colours and love them for everyday so knew I needed this when I saw it and I was not disappointed. As you can see from the photos below it's a pink, grey, purple colour which I feel sits so well on my skin tone. Nudes can be risky when your skin is as pale as mine but this is bang on. 

Its incredibly easy to apply, like a gloss, before it dries matte which means it great for those 'got to go' moments. Plus, it does not move, mine stayed on all day and only needed a top up after I had a messy Chinese for dinner which I wouldn't expect it to withhold anyway.

Overall I'm very impressed and have recently ordered 'Salem' from Lime Crime so look out for another review on that! However, for restocks, try elsewhere to save yourself a lot of frustration on the Lime Crime website.

Lipstick review - MAC 'Velvet Teddy'

Hello guys! So another wee lipstick review today, yes another nude, if you can't tell I currently have an obsession with nude/brown tones at the minute. I feel that not only do they compliment all skin tones, but they are great for winter and keeping looks toned down for day to day. 

My go to lipsticks are always MAC as they are long wearing, well pigmented and the selection of colours is almost endless. I have seen 'Velvet Teddy' everywhere due to the Kylie Jenner lip obsession and instantly fell in love. It's a dark nude with pink and brown undertones so you just can't go wrong. 

Its very easy to apply and feels quite moisturising which is a must in the winter! I love lipsticks and always wear one so for everyday going to uni this is perfect and lasts a long time but does need topped up after eating. I expect this of every lipstick though, the only one not to that I've tried is Limecrimes velvetine's.

For £15.50 I do think its a great price as I get lots of use out of it and the quality is very good although I know that since the Kylie Jenner lip phenomenon started, many cheaper brands have brought out similar shades so have a look! Buying cheaper isn't always a bad thing and is definitely something I want to try harder at. 

I do want some lip liners to go with my nude shades however MAC is constantly sold out so any suggestions would be very helpful! 

Found here (select shade 'Velvet Teddy') - £15.50

Thanks for reading guys!
xox

Mac Lipstick Review - Heroine

Hello guys, just a small post today!

In Florida I spent a good amount of time in shops, many items including clothing, make-up and shoes are half the price there than here in the UK.

Make-up is something I enjoy spending money on but sometimes I really cannot justify the expense but being on holiday with items so much cheaper I bought a ton of stuff which I will individually review in a bunch of small posts over the next week or two!

First up is MAC cosmetics. I love their products but they are expensive and despite being well worth the money, sometimes I just don't have the spare cash. In America though lipsticks cost about £6 each so I bought myself a couple. 

One was Heroine, a lipstick I've loved for ages but simply couldn't get my hands on so was extremely happy to find it in the store located in the Florida Mall! 

As you can see from the above photo, the pigmentation is insane. Its so bright and although matte, does not dry out your lips whatsoever (a common worry with matte lipsticks). Its very easy to apply with little colour bleeding, only had it occur on really hot days and even then it was very slight! The colour stays on all day, even when eating and drinking I only reapplied it once within a 12 hour period which is very impressive as many lipsticks like those from Topshop completely wipe off after a meal!

So I highly recommend this colour of lipstick as well as other MAC ones that are available. I have two other ones which I purchased (alongside other items) which I'll review soon!

Thanks guys,

xox