Lipstick Sundays : Cherimoya Lipstick in Her Majesty

Got the "Her Majesty" lip shade from Cherimoya last time I bought a bunch of makeup from Nyx. It was super cheap, like less than RM10, and I just thought "why not?" If it sucks, it would not have been that bad of a mistake, and if it turned out good, it would be another alternative to Nyx lipsticks. I chose "Her Majesty" because it was a bright and shimmery, I thought it would be a fun weekend color. Not like the muted apricots, peach and pink-reds that I usually wear to work. This is the swatch from the website :

The packaging is a bit ho-hum, but really, what do you expect from a lipstick that could cost less than my average lunch during the work week? =p The tube is just a simple black matte plastic with some slight curves. The brand is stamped in with slightly raised letters... all in all, pretty low-key.

 

I was pretty surprised with how BRIGHT the shade is right off the tube. And SUPER DUPER SHIMMERY. Honestly, this is not a plus for me. Yes, I was looking for something brighter than normal, but it looked a bit too plasticky when applied. It only starts to look better after you've eaten something. Or maybe I'm just getting too old for fun colors. I don't think the name "Her Majesty" suits this kind of shade ... it really should be more regal...! :) Anyway, I wanted a pink shade, so pink was *really* what I got.

So... this is how it looks like on my lips. You see what I mean about the plasticky-ness? It just seems to make my dry lips look dryer!

But one plus point - I do have to say that it was very smooth and creamy, easy to apply! :

I guess I won't be repurchasing Cherimoya stuff after all. It *was* too cheap to be true. Going to have to find ways to make this lipstick werk though... maybe apply a gloss on top? Spam loads of lip balm before applying it... ?

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Lipstick Sundays : Mary Kay Creme Lipstick in Dusty Rose (Satin)

I didn't just pack face wash samples to Singapore.... I took along make-up samples as well! I got a whole bunch of make-up samples from Mary Kay last time, including this cute lipstick sample. It is a Creme Lipstick in the shade Dusty Rose (Satin). Quite rare to see lipstick samples come in "containers" like this, usually they have something lip-shaped that they expect you to apply by "kissing" on the paper (which I feel very dubious about, surely it will smear all over my face?). There was once I got the cutest mini lipstick ever from Cleo magazine. That was very nice! That's probably the nicest way to give lipstick samples.

This shade is a pretty pink-coral that is more vibrant than my other lipsticks. I love that it is very creamy indeed, but it is also not as moisturising as I would love it to be. In fact, it went on very thick, and felt a bit uncomfortable at first. After a while, I loved how bright the color was, so I didn't mind it so much. For me, a bit of a terror to apply this if you have dry lips. It's definitely gonna crack and show! If you need it, put on more lip balm.

Though I don't see any glitters in the lipstick, there seems to be quite a nice shine in the close-up picture below. Not a bad lip color! Really thank the Mary Kay consultant for choosing such a nice shade for me. :)

 

Sorry for the bad picture above, but that's how you put on the lipstick! There's just a mini pot of the creme lipstick, and something that looks like an earbud to dip into the pot and dab on your lips. It's damn messy to carry around with you for touch-ups though! I would say that this sample is good for two usages. 

 

In the above pic, the upper right hand side of my lips are purposely left uncolored so you can see the difference between the lip color and my original lips. :) Argh, not a very flattering pic cos you can see that my lips are quite dry!

 

 Fully  made-up!

 Close-up...

Mary Kay says that :
"This long-wearing, stay-true formula glides on easily with a lightweight, creamy texture for rich color impact that lasts. Plus, it won’t feather or bleed.

• Vitamin E and a vitamin C derivative help defend against wrinkle-causing free radicals.
• Provides instant moisture.
• Suitable for sensitive skin.
• Clinically tested for skin irritancy and allergy.
• Fragrance-free."

If you're interested, you can purchase a tube online for USD$15. That should be around RM50. A bit pricey for my drugstore lovin'... maybe I will ask them for another color sample next time. 

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Lipstick Sundays : L'oreal Shine Delicieux Lipstick in Sweet 905

Wow, I'm on a L'oreal roll, aren't I? This time, it's the L'oreal Shine Delicieux Lipstick in "Sweet 905". My sister randomly gave me this lipstick cos she got it from some event. That time, she doesn't use any make-up at all! Not even lipstick --- she prefers her Body Shop lipbalms. She has since changed (she uses lipstick), but she still doesn't use eye make-up. The only time I saw her with full face make-up is for her wedding, I think. :) Maybe that's why my sister has good skin, cos she doesn't pile junk on it like I do. :(

The lipstick is a pink shade with some purple tones as well. When applying it, there is a strong smell of candy, which to me is quite a turn-off. It doesn't have a lot of glitter, but it leaves a smooth, shiny finish which hides my dry lips well. This means, I don't have to spam a lot of lipbalm before applying it, thank God.

The tube itself has a very smooth texture, and is slightly rounded.... it was very hard to get a picture of it lying on all the cute stuff I was piling into the background. It kept rolling out of focus! So blame the shape of the tube, not me. :P To me, the packaging is not as classy as the last two L'oreal lipsticks that I had reviewed. But it suits it, cos I think the Shine Delicieux range is supposed to be more fun and youthful.

This is how it looks like on me, super close-up:

You can see that it is quite shiny, and the purple is not apparent. It's more towards pinkish. However, I feel that in real life, I seem to note the purple more. The shine is also less sparkly and more muted, so it's suitable for work. Personally, I find it looks good in photos, but not so much in real life. That's why I don't pick up this lipstick most of the time. :( Sorry, sis.

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Lipstick Sundays : L'oreal Rouge Virtuale Lipstick in Indian Pink (210A)

Welcome to Lipstick Sundays again! I'm clearing out my old stash of lipsticks, so here's another one that I'm not sure is still being sold. I checked online and they are still selling the L'oreal Rouge Virtuale Lipstick in Indian Pink (210A) for £2.99. I remember it's more like RM25 when I first bought it ages ago! 

As with the Virtuale Shimmer lipstick that I reviewed last time, I love the classic and classy packaging of matte silver and gold. However, unlike the Virtuale Shimmer, the Rouge Virtuale contains no glitters (evidently), but instead is matte. Usually, I don't like matte lipsticks because they make my dry lips drier. However, there are some moisturising elements to this lipstick and it does have a rather shiny finish, so it doesn't look too bad. I also really love the bright pink shade, it is very youthful and fun! 

Following pictures are how the lipstick looks like with a single coat, and in different lighting. Personally, I feel that the close-up at the end is the best color, hahaha. Wore it to a dinner at Prime last week and I thought the bright pink perked up the rather plain dress that I was wearing. :) 
 

 

 

In case you're wondering why I accessorised differently, it's because I wanted to go with something funky. My husband disagreed and told me not to wear the "Mayan" necklace. -____-" So I accessorised with a simple chain and white rose earrings instead. :\ Ho hum...

This is the close-up for the Indian Pink lipstick :

 

Overall, one of the lipsticks that I loved loads while growing up, and still love it though it's getting too youthful for my age...

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Lipstick Sundays : L'oreal Virtuale Shimmer in Raspberry 012A

This is probably one of the OLDEST lipsticks that I own, but also one of the most loved ones. I really should look into the shelf-life of lipsticks, but even though I've been using this lipstick for so long, I don't find any adverse uses from it. It didn't cause my lips to break out in horrible pustules or something like that.

The reason why I love my L'oreal Virtuale Shimmer in Raspberry 012A (again - such unimaginative names!) is because it's probably my one and only RED lipstick for a very, very long time. I always prefer pinks because I think it's more wearable and more suitable with my skintone. When I was younger, the Raspberry shade is only used when I'm going for events at night. It also contains specks of gold glitter, so it really is very glam! Later, I realised that it's not so bright that I can't wear it for daytime outings or even to work.

I generally prefer lipsticks with a bit of shimmer in them because I find it hides my dry lips better without any need for putting lipblam on beforehand. It also tones down the "redness", it really isn't that shocking. I'm still trying to learn how to pull of really red lips!

You can see how "loved" my lipstick is. It has been tossed into countless bags, clutches and so on. The lipstick cover is already cracked and looks very "rusted".! *Gulp*

Inside though, it is very clean and chic. I love the gold metal tube, it makes everything look uber classy. This is how the "Raspberry 012A" shade looks under yellow light. By the way, yes, I know the tip of my lipstick looks "chopped off"! I have no idea how I applied til it became like this. It is honestly the only lipstick that started off in the normal "slanted" shape and wound up like this. Hahaha!! 

This is how the shade looks like under white light. Quite sad, a sad stump left to my lipstick! Probably going to finish soon and wind up being the first ever lipstick I managed to use to the end. LOL!

As mentioned, the lipstick really doesn't look that dramatic in real life. It gives my lips a slightly darker look than normal, but really not bright red. This was my Saturday "face" --- before I met up with some high school buddies for brunch. Off topic, but I'm also loving my eye make-up in the pics below! Been using my Coastal Scents palette and hope to be able to do a sensible review soon! Following pics are taken under natural sunlight.

 

Finally a close-up of the lips. Not a very seductive shot, I know, but at least it shows more redness than the above pictures. Although I'm comfortable with just a single application, those who would like something more dramatic could always apply more coats. It really feels very comfortable with just a single application though!

This product has been in my stash for so long that it has been discontinued. *ashamed*

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Lipstick Sundays : NYX Diamond Sparkle

Out of all my "cheapie" NYX hauls, I decided to indulge in a more expensive lipstick among all the "less than RM10" lipsticks. The NYX Diamond Sparkle Lipstick costs USD$4.75, about RM15.20, which is still cheaper than most lipsticks that you can get in a drugstore in Malaysia.

I chose "Sparkling Apricot" - DS22. I know, a peachy shade sounds exactly like the "watermelon" shade that I reviewed earlier, butfrom the website, you can see that there's clearly a difference! The sparkling apricot is more peachy and the watermelon one looks more pinkish to me. I don't know about you, but the watermelon was just pure disappointment for me. Not so for the Sparkling Apricot. I love it!

The packaging for this lipstickis slightly more classy than the normal round lipstick range. I like how you can see the color of the lipstick via the see-through bottom part of the lipstick. If you have more than one Diamond Sparkle Lipstick, you can tell which color it is without opening the cover or flipping to the bottom to see the name of the color. Besides, with lipsticks, a visual cue is better than looking at the name of the color at the bottom of the lipstick, right? So yeah, a BIGGGG thumbs up for me in terms of packaging.

The lipstick looks peachy with no pink undertones, and lots of shimmer and sparkle! When applied, it has just the perfect amount of shine. Enough that it is able to hide my dry lips, and not too much that it becomes inappropriate for work. It's really my go-to lipstick for the moment. See the pictures below! :)

Quite liking the Diamond Sparkle range now. :) Won't mind paying the teeny bit extra cos it's my favorite lipstick from all the Nyx lipsticks that I bought so far!

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