Saturday 11 February 2017

Current Favourite Lip Products



Spoiler; I bloody love a nude lip.

Hey guys,

So this is kind of the second in a series of posts all about my favourite beauty bits (I've also written a Skincare Favourites), and this one is all about my favourite lip products! They range from Charlotte Tilbury, Gerard Cosmetics, NYX and Candescent* lip products, and there is a recurring them of a nude lip, but they're all different shades, I swear!

Firstly, we have the BEAUTIFUL Bitch Perfect from Charlotte Tilbury. This is the perfect pinky nude, that I feel would suit any skin tone. I was recommended this by Lucy from Just Lucy's Life (if you haven't already checked out her blog, then you definitely need to!) and fell in love with it.




As well as the packaging being absolutely stunning (Charlotte Tilbury's products are literally goals), the lipstick is super creamy and pigmented, and glides on so effortlessly. It's also really moisturising, as it is from her K.I.S.S.I.N.G range. This is definitely my go-to for a subtle, nude lip.

Next, there is the NYX Lip Lingeries, which are in the shades Bedtime Flirt and Lace Detail. If you have watched my latest video, which is a Beauty Haul and First Impressions, (cheeky promo there), then you will know that I actually disliked these when I originally tried them.





With liquid lipsticks, I feel that the formula can be very hit and miss, as some can be quite cakey or drying. At first, I found these to be exactly that, and they didn't seem to settle well onto my lips. However, on the next try, they glided on so well, and weren't cakey at all. I don't know if my lips were especially dry that day or if they just didn't react well, but something changed! I'd advise putting on a moisturising lip balm before using these however, but I would say that with all matte lipsticks, as they can be quite drying.

I had actually wanted to try these lipsticks for a while, but just could never find the shades that I wanted, so ordered them from ASOS a couple of weeks ago. I was a tad apprehensive, as the shades looked significantly lighter online, so I bought two that seemed to be not too light, but light enough. However, when they arrived, they were a lot darker then I anticipated, so I was quite confused (as you can imagine, it doesn't take a lot). However, when I swatched them, Lace Detail was perfect for my skin tone, and was such a pretty light pink nude. I haven't worn Bedtime Flirt as much, as it is a tad darker, but it is still really pretty.




Next up is the Hydra Matte Lipstick in the shade Skinny Dip from Gerard Cosmetics. This is not something that I would normally go for, as it is a mauvey-purple colour, and is a much darker shade than I would normally wear. However, Beauty Bay were having a sale (who can resist that??), so I think this was reduced to about £8. I was very excited to try it, and when it arrived (and I swatched it, because I am a stereotypical blogger), I fell in love. It is much darker than I would normally go for, but it is a shade that I have never tried before. Due to being very, very pale, I have to be careful with brown toned lipsticks, as they can sometimes wash me out to the point where I look ill. Therefore, I stick to what I know, by normally sporting a pink/nude/coral lip. As you can see by the swatches, it is very pretty, and if I'm feeling daring, my go-to for a darker lip.




Last, but definitely not least, we have the Candescent Lip Balms*, in Cherry, Bubblegum and an Unscented one. I was very kindly sent these by the lovely people over at Candescent, and I literally can't go a day without using these! The formula is so moisturising, and they are definitely a life-saver during this time of year. Plus, the Bubblegum lip balm smells soooo nice, it reminds me of when I was younger and was never without Hubba Bubba. (throwback to childhood). However, I do find the chapstick packaging to be much more practical, as it's a lot easier to put on the lips instead of trying to get product from the tin. But, apart from that, these are my holy grail for when my lips need a little TLC.




So there you have it, my current favourite lips products! I hope that you enjoyed, and I hope to see you all again soon!

What are you current favourite lip products?

Much love,

Grace x



*I was kindly sent these products in return for a review, but all opinions are my own.

47 comments :

  1. The Charlotte tilbury lipsticks is gorgoues also loving the lip lingeries shades! X

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    1. It's such a gorgeous pinky nude! Thanks for reading! X

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  2. These look amazingšŸ˜« X melishiascorner.wordpress.com

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  3. Your photography is absolutely incredible here, amazing job! I'm so impressed with the bright whites even though winter natural lighting is generally so rubbish haha! Hats off to you! I've heard lots about the Candescent lip balms, I definitely need to pick some up! Thanks for sharing!

    Abbey šŸ˜ www.abbeylouisarose.co.uk

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    1. Thank you so much Abbey!! Photography is something that I am really trying to improve on, so your comment means a lot!❤ and the Candescent lip products are so good! Thanks for reading lovely :) x

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  4. The lip lingeries look amazing I can't wait to get my hands on some of these!

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    1. They're such good lipsticks, I'd definitely recommend them! X

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  5. Your photos are stunning! I don't have ANY of these brands yet but I've been dying to get some Gerard Cosmetics liquid lipsticks! Also that CT lipstick looks gorgeous!

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    1. Aw thank you so much! The Gerard Cosmetics lipstick is so nice, I'd recommend them, I love the formula! Thanks for reading x

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  6. Urgh they all look so pretty!! I do love a nude lips! Also great photos xox

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    1. It's just so simple, but so pretty! Thank you so much lovely :) x

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  7. I'm absolutely in love with the Nyx lingerie liquid lipsticks, I've got 3 and can't wait to get my hands on more! X

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    1. Me too, I really need to invest in some more, they are such pretty shades! Thanks for reading x

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  8. The NYX one sounds lovely, I really need to start looking more at their products! I've just bought some Kiko lipsticks so I shall see how I get on with those first x
    www.sophieblxck.com

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    1. Ooo, I'll be sure to look out for the Kiko lipsticks! Thanks for reading x

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  9. These all look so beautiful! I love nude lips so its very tempting! xo
    ellieslittleeworld.wordpress.com

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    1. Aw thank you, they're such pretty lipsticks! Thanks for reading :) x

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  10. First of all, your pictures are amazing. They are so bright and gorgeous! Second of all... i am obsessed with Nyx and absolutely love their Lingerie range! And also Charlotte Tillbury... I really really need to get my hands on some of their products! xx C&K

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    2. Wow, thank you so much!! I'm really trying to improve on my photography so that means so much! It's such a fab range, I will definitely be checking out more shades! Thank you for reading ❤

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  11. I'm obsessed with your photographs, they look so clean and fresh. I'm a massive fan of NYX lingerie however do I find they dry my lips out like crazy over the course of the day but they're so long lasting so it's worth putting up with dry lips for the staying power!

    Alicia x
    Aesthetic Obsessed

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    1. Aw thank you so much! Yeah, I agree, when I first tried them I thought they were quite drying, but the shades are just too pretty to not wear! Thanks for reading! X

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  12. I wasnt sure whether that CT lipstick would be too light for my skin tone, but you've convinced me to give it a try. Great post and a lovely selection of nude shades xx

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    1. Thank you so much lovely! Aw, I hope it's okay, I feel it's not too in your face and is quite subtle, but really pretty! I'm sure that it will suit you! Thanks for reading! X

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  13. These are such great nude lipsticks; I've been wanting to get my hands on Bitch Perfect for do long!

    Chloejaerobinson.co.uk

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  14. I love nude lipstick! I've always wanted to try the NYX lipsticks I've heard so many good things about them!
    Robyn // www.midnightandlace.co.uk

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    1. Nyx have such a good nude lipstick range, I'd definitely recommend them! X

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  15. I'd love to get into makeup as it looks like a tonne of fun! Nudes are one of my favourite looks even though I don't really wear any "looks". I'll have to pick up a couple of these1

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    1. It's so fun to experiment with different looks, but it's always good to have those natural days too!! Some of them look really pretty without being too 'in your face', so I'd definitely recommend trying them! Thanks for reading lovely! X

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  16. I love Gerard cosmetics lip products!!
    I've been wanting to get my hands on a Charlotte Tilbury lipstick for so long!
    great post lovely!

    Love, Melissa x
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    1. Thank you so much! I'll definitely be trying some more of Gerard Cosmetics' products, they seem amazing! X

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  17. I love the Nyx lip lingerie, such pretty colours! You should try Charlotte Tilbury Pillow Talk, one of my favourite pinky nudes!
    Lovely pictures x

    Www.atartanrose.com

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    1. Thank you so much lovely! Ooo, I've heard great things about that, I'll have to check it out! Thanks for reading! X

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  18. I need a charlotte Tilbury lipstick in my life and this one looks amazing

    Tasha x

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  19. Firstly, your photos are gorgeous! The CT lipstick looks absolutely stunning!

    Ashley

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    1. Aw thank you so much!! It's such an amazing lipstick! X

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  20. I keep meaning to pick up Bitch perfect, Lucy says its amazing too! Love the sound of NYX, looks gorgeous on the swatch too! xo

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    1. They're such pretty shades, I'd definitely recommend them! Thanks for reading lovely :) x

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  21. I LOVE this Charlotte Tilbury lipstick, it's formula is so perfect I honestly can't fault it!

    Aside from that I've only tried one other and that would be Gerard Cosmetics. I have mixed feelings on this, I like it but there is literally little to no product in there. I've googled and research multiple times and I can't find anywhere the amount of formula given, probly because it really is little to none!
    I used it twice and it was half empty.

    Anyway, rant over. Loved this post!

    Alys
    www.alysgeorge.co.uk

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    1. Oh my goodness, really?? That's ridiculous, I didn't even noticešŸ˜¦ Thank you for telling me, I'll be a lot more cautious with their products now!
      As for Bitch Perfect, It's such an amazing lipstick, I love it!! Thank you lovely! X

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  22. The Charlotte Tilbury Bitch Perfect shade is beautiful. I love Pillow Talk too. You can never go wrong with a nude lip, thanks for sharing your favourites.
    Jaz xoxo
    http://www.thelifeofasocialbutterfly.co.uk

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    1. I love it, and I've heard great things about Pillow Talk, I'll be sure to check it out! Thanks for reading lovely :) x

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