MUA LIP Sticks & Lip Boom From Superdrug RRP £1 & £3
MUA Lipsticks are cheap and do the job, they are not the longest wearing you will find, but for the money they do come in a good range of colors and each one has a little pot of colored gloss attached to the bottom, there are 16 shades to choose from, think about it, if you buy all you pay £16 and they are as good as any other lipstick out there and you may only get 3 for that price from any other brand.
The lip boom is the same as the lipstick, it comes with the pot as well, but it also has a lipgloss that is pure glitter, now personally I like the effect but I don't like the feel as it made my lips feel like sandpaper. But when you think of the effect which is more of a matte glitter than normal lipglosses would give you its worth the money to purchase. I would give them about 3 hours before you start to loose color but for £1 your not going to break the bank to replace it.
Maybelline 24hr Super Stay Color in Plum Seduction (240) RRP £8.99
This Like the 14hr does what it said but not for quite as long, I'd put this at a 14hr limit, and it does loose shine after about 7 hours, but saying that - once its on and dry it takes a lot to remove it, such slight transfer as for it to be almost imperceivable. To keep the shine going you need to keep using the balm.
The wand is the most unfortunate thing in this as it does not pick up a lot of the color and so it took me a while to cover my lips to get the desired effect, I left it about 5 minutes to dry in, which in that time it makes the lips feel gloopy and dry and then I added the glossy conditioning balm, which is an amazing relief to the lips after waiting 5 mins and being dried out.
I ate a meal, drank a drink and still this was on my lips and not budging, I just lost the shine, This is more than adequate for an all day wear, and to be honest as it starts life as a gloss I'm pretty much in awe by the staying power, If all lipsticks and glosses could last this long then they would be worth paying more for!
Maybelline 14hr Lipstick in Non-Stop Red (510) RRP £8.99
I bought this due to the lovely bright color it is a beautiful red that is vibrant and yet not to OTT, It makes me feel young and fun and as just a nice splash of color to your face it can add a volume of daring to otherwise everyday make-up. Its not high shine, and a bit more wet looking than sheer, but its very nice. It may not be a spring color but its one that would be great no matter the season to put with either bright clothes or to brighten up a more classic black look.
It glides on and does not feel to wet or greasy, once dry it is really hard wearing, It does not give 14 hours, but I wore mine for about 9 with drinking and eating. The only thing I found was that after about 4 hours the color started to crease into the lines of my lips. I am going to try it with a clear lipgloss to see if it lasts longer. maybe without eating and drinking the creasing may not happen and it may last even longer.
for the price, outcome and feel I think this is a well worth buy, when I have more money I will be trying a few other colors and adding them to my ever expanding lipstick collection.
Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer in Nova, RRP £5.99
The intense rich colour of a lipstick, enhanced by a satin smooth shine.The earth-shattering lip lacquer from Rimmel London.
I picked this little beaut up with Laura, it was part of a 3 for 2 offer, Lots have been said about apocalips, but ever up for trying out new things, I wanted to give it a go to.
This does not disappoint, it is very vibrant, the pictures do not give justice to just how much this colour pops. It is extremely glossy too, but after a lot of wear the shine does wear of, however the colour stays and stays. For a penny short of £6 this is a fantastic item, you get the wear and colour and get to make a statement. The brush is easy to use and has a well in the middle that collects the product for optimum coverage.
It comes in a range of colours that I spent ages swatching, from what looks like some pale
neutral colours that are nothing less than bright and shiney to reds that are vivid and eye-catching. Lots of choice for a very little price, a lipstick with the high gloss of a lip gloss, really its all just the best of two worlds.
Revlon colorburst Lip Butter in Macaroon, rrp £7.99
As of this post this item is on sale at boots for £5
The cover of this product reminds me of 1930's cushions, but it nice, and as much as asthetics are generally important in this case its the product that I'm interested in.
its very lightly colored and the macaroon is very natural, it makes my lips a few shades lighter than natural and a bit more pink, it has quite a sheen on it, but it not over the top glossy. it does have some glitter in it, but its not too much.
when its on your lips its very slick, almost the same feel as when you put vaseline on your lips, It does help to nourish your lips and it is nice to add a splash of color without going too far from you natural shades.
Its major down point is that its really not long lasting. I wore it for over two hours when all I did was talk an shop, however the moment I ate or drank, it all came off. So.. if you don't intend on using your lips then it is a long wearing product but far from kiss proof!
It does hydrate your lips and compared to a normal lip salve it is much better if you want a made up look. During the height of winter or summer this will be a good product to help prevent lip problems but still stay stylish, however for me at the full price of £7.99 this product seems a little over priced for a vaseline style product with some color and glitter. Having said that I will be repurchasing and trying other colors, but will only buy if its on offer!
What do you think of the Lip Butter? Do you have any similar products for a good price?
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