Lipstick of the Day -- Day 3

Here comes my recent favour red lipstick finally-- Nars lipstick "Lana" in their Audacious Collection. I first saw this lipstick on Jenny's (From Head to Toe) channel. I then went to SpaceNK to try it on the same day, I was really pleased with the colour pay-off, so decided to take it home with me. And ever since then, it has became my go-to red lipstick.  This week, I had kept this lipstick particularly for today,as it was my very first day-off since the term started. Viki and I had this whole day shopping plan on our diary for a while, and finally it came, I was all very excited about it, so I decided to go with a red lips makeup for today.

It is more like a satin finish lipstick, not too shinny and definitely not matt. It is very moisturise and I feel very comfortable wearing it. The lasting power is not bad at all. I normally wipe my mouth after eating or drinking, and it didn't leave any stain on my lips, which I am pretty fine with. It is super easy to apply,very smooth,opaque and colour applied evenly. You don't need to apply more than one layer, one swipe is enough. As you all know, I am not a big fan of the lips pencil, although I do agree the need of it, I just don't always have the time sitting there and framing my lips. I only applied this lipstick straight on the lips without using any lips pencils or any brushes.  It does require some sort of attention while applying, but I think all the red lipsticks do.  Again, Lana is more like an orange undertone red lipstick, like most of my red ones. It is very flattering with the Asian skin.  It can certainly brighten up the skin tone and you wouldn't need a lot of makeup. However, today, I did wear some eyeliner to frame my eyes and to make myself look more complete. I do agree, a bit of mascara and cat eyeliner would really go along with this lipstick. What's your favour red lipstick? :)

「Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled」
--- Matthew 5:6

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Lipstick of the Day--Day 2

Today, I have chosen the YSL Rouge Pur Couture #51 for my lipstick of the day. I first saw a similar colour in a Korean Drama, and thought it look rather nice on the actress. I then went on a hunt for it. However, the closest colour I could find was this YSL Rouge Pur Couture #51. ( well, the truth was, apparently, the lipstick that actress wore was the #52, but it was out of stock everywhere I went). I was quite happy with this one and thought I would come a lot of use of it. But yet, knowing me, it was sitting on my vanity for ages with very little wear.  When the friend came over the other day, we swatch the colour and it reminded me how lovely the colour is. So I made it as one of my 7 lipsticks of the first week challenge.

I have forgotten how creamy it was and was only reminded today when I tried to apply it from the tube. I would say this one might be better with the brush. It is almost too creamy! In a way, the benefit of it, is that it won't dry out your lips. But it is so creamy that it is very hard to apply it evenly. And I would say you can only wear this one when you are having a perfect lips day. This formula can easily make the dry patch stands out even more. It is a coral lipstick with a slightly pink undertone. I think this colour suits for a paler skin and with a bit of makeup on. You certainly need some blush on the cheek, otherwise, it might watch off the colour on the face. Overall, it is still a nice formula, but I have had a better choice with similar colour, which is easier to apply and maybe a bit cheaper,too. ;)

「But many who are first will be last, and the last first」---Mark 10:31

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Lipstick Challenge Day1

Since it is the half term in the UK and I am also told that I should have done something with my life which can excite me. Thought it is the good time to resume my blog again. All you may know that I have a bit of lipstick obsession.  I can always find more interesting colours and always want more. And also since I have far too many lipsticks, a friend suggested me to go on a challenge of wearing a different lipstick every day. Hence, we are....

The first one I chosen today, was by Cyber Color, from their Gemstone collection, #3 Red Rose. This was actually my first time wearing them, and I was very impressed with the formula.  It is more like a sheer lipstick rather than a opaque one. This lipstick has a little golden shimmer on it and it is certainly not as red as it is seen on the tube. It applied smoothly and I would say it suits most of the skin tone. I am not particularly pale and I have a little bit of yellow skin undertone.  I didn't wear any makeup today, no foundation, no bb cream, no eye makeup. Nothing, apart from the eyebrows and lipsticks and it seems fine to me. So I would say, it is quite a low maintenance product and it would be a perfect lipstick on the days when you don't have much time to wear the makeup, but still want some colour on your face without standing out too much.

I am not so sure if you can get on hold with this one in the UK. I believe this is an Asian brand. But I will let you know if I found out more about it! :)


「And now these three remain; faith, hope and love. But the greatest of these is love.」
--1 Corinthians 13:13

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