Autumn Lip Edit

Happy Saturday! Autumn if you haven't already worked out is my favourite time of the year. I can wear all the cosy clothes, eat the super yummy food and Halloween, my birthday and Christmas are just that one step closer. But one of my favourite things about Autumn is that I can dig all my darker lip shades out and wear them on rotation until March when Spring dawns. So today I'm sharing with you just a few of my favourite shades to wear this Autumn and even later on in the Winter. 

My first and possibly my favourite lipstick of all time is the Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud. It is the perfect shade for Autumn/Winter and I've lost count of the amount of compliments I recieve when I wear this. It's a deep orange almost pumpkin shade that suits my fair tone stunngingly but would also suit more medium/deep tones beautifully. It's your standard matte liquid lipstick formula which means it can be drying if your lips are properly prepared beforehand but a bit of lip balm before and it wears comfortably for an amazingly long period of time. I've eaten and drunk whilst wearing this and the transfer is minimal. It's usually on the very inside of your lip that your lose anything if you do get any transfer at all. It's easy to top up/redo and if applied in thin layers, it can easily be layered up to make it last that little bit longer. 

If you don't fancy paying Smashbox prices, a good high street dupe for Out Loud is Groundbreaker from Maybelline. From their amazing SuperStay Matte Ink Range, Groundbreaker is a slightly more red toned burnt orange shade that will suit so many skin tones beautifully. On me the orange tones in it are more noticeable but I think on more medium to dark skin tones the red undertones are going to shine through and make it pop. These Matte Inks have the weirdest formula but they work well for people like me who have a tendency to forget lip balm on the regular. Long lasting, comfortable to wear, transferproof but no the normal powdery formula of a matte liquid lipstick. These still have a slight sheen to them and they don't completely dry down. There is always a slight tackiness to them that would make you believe they'd transfer easily but they don't. I've eaten burgers, roasts, KFC and more with them on and they haven't budged. If you're looking for something that's a little bit bougee but won't embarress you on date night, these are perfect for you. 

The second shade of the Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks that I'm going to recommend to you is Founder. It's a deliciously dark berry shade that gives any look a vampy twist but isn't unwearable like a darker shade that they have in the range. I love pairing this shade with tops in black, white and grey as each colour gives this shade a different tone and it's amazing how it works. If I'm not feeling burnt orange shades during Autumn, this is the shade that I go to. It reminds me slightly of the infamous Rimmel/Kate Moss Shade 107 which was everyone's ride or die shade when I first joined the beauty community but without the drying, powdery matte formula. 

A more neutral shade from the Matte Ink Range that is still suitable around this time of the year is Soloist. This is actually one of four new shades that they released at the beginning of Autumn. It is a lovely greyish, lilac shade that doesn't look as bad as it sounds on the lips. It is a nice twist on a neutral or a berry shade during this time of the year and depending on your skin tone, depends on how much of the pink undertone shows through it. I seriously can not get enough of these liquid lipsticks, their so low maintenance whilst having such a high maintenance pop of colour that just makes any look. 

And the final lipstick and the final shade of Matte Ink I want to recommend in this Lip Edit is Pathfinder. Now as you can see it's more a pink shade but it's not a bubblegum pink but infact a raspberry pink. It's deeper pink tone means that fairer skin tones like mine can actually wear it without worrying about looking like Barbie. The tear shaped doe foot applicator distributes just the right amount of products onto the lips and it's pointed tip gives you a sharp line that not even some lip liners can get.

Autumn Lip Edit

 

Oh Autumn, how you set my soul alight. Autumn doesn't only mean the countdown to Halloween, my birthday and Christmas to me. It means I can return to looks that I love and looks I feel ten times more comfortable in than those I wear any other time of the year. If you can't already guess from the title, today I'm sharing with you my go to Autumn Lip shades for the upcoming months.

 Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud 
I own a ton of Autumnal lip products but the one I know I'll be wearing the most out of the entire collection is a repeat offender from last year. Out Loud is that beautiful pumpkin/bourbon shade I adored last year after a hunt for a burnt orange shade. And again this Autumn I can't get enough of this shade. There are occasions where this can be uncomfortable after a while but if lips are prepped properly, this shade can last flawlessly for hours without the need for reapplication. It stands out beautifully in all black outfits or looks with a pop of khaki.

 Maybelline SuperStay Matte Inks in Founder, Groundbreaker and Ruler
After Out Loud there is one particular lip product that I can't get enough of. The SuperStay Matte Inks from Maybelline are one of the best high street lip formulas available right now. Comfortable, non drying, long wearing and saturated in colour, these lipsticks will last you all day long without the need for reapplication. I have a ton of shades but my three favourites for the Autumn period are Founder (top), Groundbreaker (middle) and Ruler (bottom). Founder is a gorgeous plum shade that surprisingly doesn't go patchy when applied, Groundbreaker is a gorgeous orange red shade; a good dupe if you don't want to pay £19 for the Smashbox and Ruler is a deep raspberry pink. I love how these look, how they wear and I'd happily buy even more shades.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipsticks in Rubino and Fiery 
Stila do an amazing selection of shades in their liquid lipstick formula. And since my last Autumn Lip Edit I've managed to add a few more shades to my collection. Two that scream Autumn to me are Rubino (top) and Fiery (bottom). Rubino looks like a deep burgundy in the tube but actually applies more of a plum shade whilst Fiery is a deep red with a subtle blue undertone. If lips are chapped or not prepped correctly, these can be drying but if you've prepped lips beforehand these wear beautifully. They don't transfer easily, don't need to be reapplied constantly and are highly pigmented in one swipe. Rubino needs a little more work than Fiery but that extra couple of minutes to perfect it are well worth it. 

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Aria 
Another Stila liquid lipstick I love is the shade Aria. It's more of an unusual shade for this time of the year but it's got enough of a deep raspberry undertone for it to be wearable. Aria is a shade that I see working well with grey as well as black during these colder months. Again I love wearing this liquid lipsticks but there's got to be some prep beforehand. I speak from experience as today (the 19th) I did not prep my lips beforehand and ended up having to do an emergency patch up job during my shift at work. 

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Serenata
This is the final Stila lipstick I promise. Serenata is one of my all time favourite shades but unfortunately it' was limited edition in one of their seasonal kits. It breaks my heart that I can't get my hands on a full size bottle of this as it's the perfect greigey, grungey nude that works well with so many looks. It can be paired with brown, grey and khaki and just gives it a smokey, grungy, undone look that I find so hard to pull off with other shades. I'm still hunting for a dupe of this so I can continue it's legacy once I've emptied this tube but as of right now, the search is looking harder than believed. 

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Rome 
Neutrals aren't my preferred lip colour when Autumn finally graces us, I much prefer deeper, darker tones that really stand out but sometimes a neutral is necessary to make a look work. And one of my favourites is Rome from NYX. One of their Soft Matte Lip Creams, this stunning plum toned neutral shade works wonderfully on a multitude of skintones and it's mousse like formula means it's comfortable to wear all day long. It's extremely lightweight on the lips which means I forget I'm wearing it, doesn't dry lips out after a period of time and doesn't need to reapplied constantly. 

NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama 
Autumn is the season when my red lipstick collection is rediscovered and loved again. One of my favourite shades, especially at the beginning of the season is Alabama from NYX. One of their matte lipsticks, this deep red shade is comfortable to wear, doesn't has that powdery matte texture, doesn't fade and reapplies very little maintenance after inital application. What I like about it the most is that it's not that bright Christmas red but still has a enough of a pop to it that will garner you a few compliments. 

Loreal Color Riche Matte Lipstick in Brick Vintage 
I love a good orange red/rust red during the Autumn, it gives it more a of a turning leaves vibe than a Christmas vibe and works with the beautiful Autumnal colour palette you see everywhere it turns September. And Brick Vintage from Loreal's matte lipstick collection is a shade that matches that criteria perfectly. It's got just the right amount of orange running through it to give it that rust vibe and not too much like a orange tomato red that I much prefer wearing during the warmer months. The Loreal matte lipsticks are very creamy in texture but don't smudge or fade in anyway. They last a good few hours on the lips and don't dry out or crumble on the lips. They do have a slightly over the top scent but luckily it doesn't last when applied to the lips. 

Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine 
Last year I spoke about how I'd stopped wearing my beloved 107 from Rimmel. Well I think it's safe to say since then I've found myself a new version of the 107 and it hasn't changed how it looks on my skin. Divine Wine from Maybelline was featured in my Lip Edit last Autumn and I can't help but feature it again in this one. It's a stunning deep wine shade that's creamy formula doesn't dry out lips or leave them feeling powdery and uncomfortable. It does fade slightly but reapplication is easy and doesn't cause it to crumble or ball up on the lip. And the best bit, this is still readily available in the shops.

Autumn Lip Edit

AUTUMN IS FINALLY UPON US! Sorry I couldn't resist. I've been calling it Autumn since September began but now it is finally Autumn and I couldn't be happier. And one thing I adore about Autumn is that I can finally wear a lot of my lipsticks. I own more Autumn/Winter lipsticks than any other and I'm so happy that I can finally wear them all without looking like I'm trying my hand at being Wednesday Addams. And with being said, today I'm going to be sharing with you five lipsticks that I'm going to be getting plenty of wear out of in the upcoming months.

Gosh Velvet Touch Matte Lipstick in Raisin
Where do I start with Raisin? It's that perfect 90's grungey brown lip that suits a multitude of skin tones and will work with even more looks. I love pairing this with looks that incorporate dark grey or khaki shades as it compliments them so well. A matte finish, this has a dry texture but doesn't dry or powdery on the lips. It's extremely comfortable to wear for prolonged periods of time and can be reapplied over existing coats without cracking or gathering in any fine lines. It's one of only two lipsticks that I wore repeatedly throughout the whole of September.

Barry M Matte Me Up Lip Kit in Bespoke
Liquid lipsticks make up a big part of my collection and there are several that I know/plan on wearing a lot now that the weather is turning colder. The first one comes from one of the Barry M Lip Kits. Called Bespoke, this greyish purple shade is unique on it's own and will suit every one no matter what make up it's paired with or what skintone you have. The kit consists of a lip liner and matching liquid lipstick. The lip liner glides effortlessly along lips and leaves behind a highly pigmented finish whilst the liquid lipstick is thin in consistency and lightweight on the lips. Sure it can be drying after a while but so can most liquid lipsticks and it's easily solved with a bit of lip balm. I love wearing this with minimal make up for a new take on a neutral lip.

MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer in Elegance
Another liquid lipstick I can see myself wearing a lot this Autumn is this one from MUA. A dusky brown shade that looks more rosy toned in the bullet, Elegance is a elegant neutral lip that dries down dark enough to give it that Autumnal pop. Slightly thicker in consistency than the Barry M but still quite lightweight on the lips, this does not budge once it's dried down. Only an oil based make up remover is going to be getting rid of this. Transferproof and long wearing, this is another great shade to add a pop to a minimal look and giving neutral/nude lips a boost.

Smashbox Always On Liquid Lipstick in Out Loud
Now this is the newest addition to my collection but based on how many times I've worn it since I brought it, I think it definitely deserves a spot here. A burnt orange shade was something I was looking for to add to my collection and this the perfect shade. Reminding me a lot of the colour of a pumpkin and containing a red undertone that suits my skintone perfectly, Out Loud is the perfect Autumn colour. Lightweight, easy to wear, transferproof and less drying than other liquid lipsticks, this lipstick may have cost more than I usually like to pay for lipstick but it was well worth those extra pounds. And it's one I can see myself wearing a good three or four times a week.

Maybelline Color Sensational Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine
Now if you've read my previous Lip Edit's then you'll notice that this one is lacking a particular lipstick has featured in most if not all of my Autumn Lip Edits. Rimmel's Kate Moss lipstick in 107 is missing. And it's a shade that I don't plan on wearing a lot this Autumn. There's nothing wrong with the lipstick, it's a perfectly good lipstick that I've worn for years. However upon wearing it this year I noticed the shade had changed and it didn't look the same on me as it used to. I haven't thrown it away but I have swapped it with another shade that I was counting down the days until I could wear again. Maybelline's matte shade Divine Wine is another variation of 107 but suits my skintone a lot better than 107 does/did. Creamy in texture and application, this shade doesn't become uncomfortable on the lips after a few hours. It transfers ever so slightly but doesn't show and if it does fade then it's evenly and still leaves a completely opaque finish behind. Reapplication is easy and doesn't ball or gather and even still doesn't dry lips out so that you're dying to take it off. Definitely a shade I'm going to be wearing a ton in place of red throughout Autumn.

Autumn Lip Edit

It's the end of September and the weather's turning colder so it can only mean it's time for an Autumn Lip Edit.

Rosie For Autograph In Lady Rose: This is a perfect neutral shade that will take a look from Summer to Autumn. It has both brown and pink undertones that will suit a multitude of skintones, even those with a very skintone. When first applied it has a sheen finish but it does dry down to a semi matte finish that doesn't budge even when you eat or drink. Non drying, this doesn't become uncomfortable the longer you wear it and it's easy to reapply without clinging to any dry patches.

Kate Moss For Rimmel in 107: This lipstick always have a revival when September comes along. It's a perfect berry toned lipstick that suits everyone. It's dry matte texture is surprisingly comfortable to wear and it doesn't transfer or smudge. It can be tricky to reapply but it depends on the condition of your lips. If lips are chapped or dry then it can stick or fall into patches and leave darker patches on the lips. However if lips are in a good condition then you'll have no problems.

PS Love Matte Lipstick in Desire: This shade is a bit more unique shade. It looks like a burnt orange with a hint of red. Kind of like a pumpkin. It's a drier formula than most matte lipsticks and if lips are chapped or dry then this won't be for you. It will highlight dry patches especially when it's reapplied. However reapplication is minimal because this does not budge, even when eating or drinking.

NYX Matte Lipstick in Alabama: This is the one red lipstick that will take you from Summer to Autumn and through to Winter as well. It is a blue toned red that has a brown undertone to it and makes teeth look whiter. It's a matte finish lipstick but very comfortable to wear, doesn't try the lips out and doesn't become uncomfortable after a few hours wear. It has creamy, easy to apply formula that just glides on the lips and leaves behind a highly pigmented opaque colour.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm in Sultry: This is another brilliant neutral shade that will suit a multitude of skintones, even those with a very fair skintone. It has a mauve undertone that'll give fair skintones a boost. It's one of the best matte finish lip products as it doesn't transfer, isn't uncomfortable to wear and so easy to apply. They don't transfer and even if it does then reapplication is easy and won't cling to dry or chapped patches. Plus they smell like mint which is probably the best scent for a lipstick.

So that's it for this Autumn Lip Edit. What are your autumnal lip products? Let me know in the comments.

Autumn Lip Edit

Every year come September 1st I pack away all my Summer Lipsticks and break out my Autumn Lipsticks. I even find myself counting down the days until I can whip out my forever cherished 107 from Rimmel. And alas it is time for me to share my Top 5 Autumn Lipstick picks with you all.

Primark Matte Long Last Lipstick In Movie Star 
This is the newest addition to my Autumn Lipstick collection and I'm so glad I stumbled across this in Primark. I wasn't a fan of the first lipsticks I tried from Primark, streaky, transferable and containing way too much glitter, but this one is practically perfect. A deep orangey red shade this is a perfect transitional shade from the many orangey coral shades of Summer. It does transfer which is annoying but I find that this isn't drying on the lips and doesn't go streaky if you reapply or build the colour.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm In Sultry
My next pick this Autumn is one of my all time favourite lipsticks. I love all of the Revlon Colourburst Matte Balms but Sultry is my absolute favourite. A deep mauvey shade with a hint of brown, this is the most neutral you will see me go with my lips during this time of the year. Non drying, long wearing and easy to apply I find myself reaching for this without even thinking about it. I'm looking forward to the Revlon Autumn Lipstick launches that they keep teasing at over on Instagram.

Kate Moss For Rimmel in 107 
And of course what Autumn Lipstick Pick would it be without one of Rimmels most popular shades mentioned. 107 from Kate Moss' Matte Collection is a go to berry toned lipstick that most people break out every September. I am definitely one of those people. A beautiful deep berry tone, this lipstick is flattering on every skintone. Applying this is like second nature to me now and I think that this is my third lipstick in the eighteen months I've been wearing make up consistently. Non drying, long lasting and non drying I can easily wear this all week long and not even notice. Definitely a shade I recommend picking up if you're looking for a new Autumn Lipstick.

PS Love Velvet Matte Lipstick Crayon
Continuing the berry toned theme, my next pick is another new colour I've added to this years collection. Primark lip products got my seal of approval when they released these matte lip crayons. Easy to apply, creamy on the lips and long wearing I fell into budget lipstick heaven. This crayon is very similar to 107 from Rimmel but it ever so slight darker in tone. Still it's a beautiful berry shade that compliments a majority of skintones and goes perfectly with many outfits as well.

Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Standout
Now if you've been reading my blog for a while now you'll know I'm a big fan of blue toned red lipsticks. And to say narrowing it down to one from my many was a hard task. I chose this out of them all as it was the only blue toned red I owned that had a hint of orange in it still. If you're holding back on cracking out all your Marilyn Monroe inpsired reds until Winter has truly set in then this is a perfect lipstick for you. As with Sultry, this lasts practically all day on lips and doesn't leave them dry or flaky. It's perfect for a dramatic lip that doesn't scream to over the top but is still wearable now as the light reflects the hint of orange hidden within.

So that's my Autumn Lip Edit? Were any of my picks yours? Or do you have any recommendations for ones I haven't tried yet? As always, let me know in the comments.