Sleek Lipstick in Naked* linkSleek Lipgloss in Angel Falls* link |
Maybe it's because I'm not great at mastering or wearing the heavy smoky eye and rely on my lipstick for colour but the nude lip trend isn't really one for me. That said Naked Lipstick from Sleek is perfect for those you of you looking for a yellow toned nude. I didn't hate this on me it's just very different from my pinks and reds I lean towards. I did found especially as the colour is so nude that it accentuated any dry patches so exfoliating of the lips would be required for a clean look. For gloss lovers out there, and a look I much prefer with a paler or nude lip do try Angel Falls Lipgloss. The lipgloss is very creamy and the applicator is slightly bizarre shape of being long and square like so application can be a little fiddly especially as this is a highly pigmented gloss but I managed to make it work.
Sleek Lipstick in Smother* link Sleek Lipgloss in Phoenix Rising* link |
On the other end of the spectrum but still somewhat removed from my usual colours are the deep dark plum shades. Smother is another creamy lip colour from Sleek that is scary to look at but I was pleasantly surprised by how much I liked this on applying. I expected all the colour to be drained from my face and a resemblance to Morticia to take place but I was wrong. It's definitely the sort of colour my mum would go 'oh scary' but I don't think she'd be too concerned that I had suddenly adopted goth tendencies. If you want to go a little subtle, or add some gloss to the shade then reach for Phoenix Rising. It's a similar shade but in gloss form so slightly and I do mean only slightly more subtle. I'd love to wear this and adopt some dark, vampy and villainous persona wearing long black gloves but it's definitely an after dark shade and not office appropriate. I just hope I get the occasion.
So for me dark purple gets the thumbs up and nude is on the back burner. Where do you sit on the scale?
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I more of a bright lips kind of girl but I love a good nude when a lot is going on with the eyes. The pale pink gloss looks really nice.
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Until my eye make up skills pick up it's all about the red lip for me!
DeleteI am the reverse darks are too much for me and I love my nudes especially in the summer. Grace xoox
ReplyDeleteAh we're like ying and yang!! x
DeleteThe purple looks stunning, not something I'd be brave enough to wear myself but I love it! xx
ReplyDeleteIts surprisingly flattering but it takes some commitment to wear! x
DeleteJust a shade darker than my natural colour is my fave. The darker colour looks gorgeous... When are you starting your beauty vlog?! :)
ReplyDeleteIt really is! I feel very vampy wearing it!! HAHA I'm so tempted but need to practice when I have some spare time... was so tempted to try Vlogmas as I've so much on but the brief times I've tried vlogging I get bored holding the camera!! Maybe in 2015!!
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