I am excited to talk to you lovelies today about the first of two new lipstick ranges soon to be hitting The Body Shop -the Colour Crush Matte Lipstick, and the Matte Liquid Lipstick.
I adore The Body Shop for their cruelty free skincare and shower gels, scrubs etc. I haven’t tried much of their makeup though so I was excited to give two new products from each range a go, beginning with the Colour Crush Matte Lipstick in shade, 429 Osaka Plum*.
Hey Sweeties,
Whether I have made it obvious on here (ClaireySweetie) or not, I am someone that loves to both support and take part in initiatives, sporting events, bakes and sales of specific products etc. that raise money for important causes, whether that be big national/international campaigns, or locally with friends, family and colleagues. I am a big fan of MAC makeup, but rather than go mad in stores, I am quite selective with what I purchase, selecting products that I truly feel will be a welcome addition to my collection. Of course that doesn’t mean I don’t do the odd spontaneous buy, but you get what I mean.
Long time readers of my blog will be familiar with my two posts that I wrote last year about/involving Caitlyn Jenner, first of her announcement to transition (here), and secondly of the Vanity Fair cover that she revealed her new image (here). While we could argue all day about her privileged decent into becoming a woman, the awareness she has raised for the transgender community is huge and cannot be disputed, and her collaborating with MAC, continues the message of support.
“Caitlyn Jenner has fearlessly shared her transition with the world. Her new M.A.C lipstick, Finally Free, champions all ages, all races and all sexes. The full RRP less VAT will benefit the transgender community in the UK” -MAC website.
While I am a sucker for purchasing lipstick (aren’t we all!), Finally Free -a mid-toned rosey nude- is beautiful and I would argue a real asset to any collection. As a matte lip lover, the cremesheen formula makes for a welcome change and leaves lips with a gorgeous (erm,) sheen to them upon application. I have tried the lipstick with and without the additional of lip liner and while I personally prefer to wear lipstick with liner, it works just as well without.
It’s always a risk purchasing online exclusives when you haven’t seen them before, but reviews of MAC’s Finally Free lipstick put me at ease, and for those familiar with the various MAC formulas, should be comfortable with what they are purchasing. Overall, I would thoroughly recommend Finally Free and have no doubt it’ll become an every day staple nude.
What are your favourite MAC lipsticks?
Until next time x
A couple of months ago, I made a few new beauty purchases (here) and as promised, I said I would review a few of the products individually for you. Last week I posted about the Sleek Cream Contour Palette, and today I am sharing my thoughts about the Sleek Matte Me liquid lipstick in shade, Velvet Slipper which I believe is one of the shades released as part of the new collection.
I am a big fan of Sleek makeup and they are arguably one of the best high street brands on the market right now, for both the quality of their products, and affordability.
Described as an ‘ultra smooth matte lip cream‘ the matte me formula is very creamy and beautifully pigmented, and upon application it mattes down almost instantly so you do need to be quick (and accurate) when applying the product.
To really make your lips pop, I would recommend outlining your lips in concealer, just to really achieve a sharp line of definition but you do only need one layer of the product.
I love a good berry lip and you can’t go wrong with Velvet Slipper; a red-toned plum shade and I definitely think it’s your year-round berry lipstick if you’re someone like me, who often likes a bolder lip, even during summer.
As long as your lips are free from rough, flaky skin, the product leaves a lovely smooth finish which lasts extremely well.
I don’t feel as yet I can quite trust the product as much as I can the Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet lipsticks, but I think when you’re wearing such a bold colour this is normal as when you eat or drink, you will naturally be constantly checking your lipstick hasn’t smudged and/or partly worn off.
Overall, I would thoroughly recommend this Sleek matte me lipstick, on both formula and shade and I would be keen to explore some of the other shades from the range; Birthday Suit I have heard is particularly popular among makeup lovers.
Have any of you tried the Sleek Matte Me liquid lipsticks? What are your thoughts?
Until next time x
Hey Sweeties,
Possibly one of if not the most sought after (Mac) lipstick of 2014-present and I have managed to get my little mits on it! I have known of its existance for ages but -and I’ll be honest with you here, Sweeties- it’s only since the world went totally crazy for Velvet Teddy that my own intrigue ramped up like, massively. Like everyone else, I struggled to get hold of it and even sent my Mum off to the States to see if she could track it down to then by chance, see it was available (and still is I believe) on the Mac UK website. To say it was added swiftly into my basket is an understatement and I half expected Mac to email me later to say there had either been a mistake or that stocks had suddenly diminished.
I think laid out amongst other more vibrant colours, Velvet Teddy wouldn’t have jumped out at me or been a shade I would have thought to try however, I can totally see how people go nuts for it once they make the discovery with or without the influence of Kylie Jenner. In fact, those that were championing Velvet Teddy long before the craze I salute you!
Velvet Teddy is a very workable, everyday nudey colour. What has suprised me most though about this lipstick is how deliciously buttery and creamy it is once applied and it lasts extremely well -not of course that I would have expected anything less from a Mac product.
The lipliner that it has been paired with (Mac’s Whirl) is now possibly more elusive than Velvet Teddy but I think I have found a decent -cheaper- alternative in Kiko‘s Precision lip pencil in 300. I involved a Kiko haul/product review on here a little while ago (here) and I do genuinely think you can’t go wrong with their lipliners (or any of their products in fact). Whirl I think is more of a pink toned brown whereas Kiko‘s 300 is definitely more brown but it pairs up with Velvet Teddy beautifully providing a great base as well as a great outline of the lips to provide that much sought after shape rather than a lipstick mess. Again, Kiko liners last brilliantly but I am going off point here…
Weekend…
Work…
What I have learnt today guys is that if women everywhere suddenly go crazy for something, it’s probably worth listening to the hype … you might surprise yourself and be rewarded in the long run!
Until next time x