Review: Maybelline Creamy Matte Lipsticks S17

If you've been reading this blog for the past year and a bit then you'll know how much of a fan of the Mayblline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipsticks I am. So of course when they release new shades I just had to pick a couple up to try out. This time there are only four new releases for them and each shade is a stunning nude that will suit all skin tones.

The first shade I picked up is Brown Sugar. It's an absolutely stunning brown shade that has a hint of grey running through it. It's a perfect shade for ladies with paler complexions as well as ladies with medium to deep complexions. It just screams 90's Brown Lip in the bullet.

The second is Smoky Rose. It's a bit of a trickier shade to wear because it has a peach undertone that can transform how this shade looks on paler complexions. It's going to really pop on more medium to deep skintones but with a bit of work it will also look stunning on fairer complexions.

If you love these lipsticks because they're creamy, highly pigmented and ridiculously comfortable then you won't be disappointed by these latest shades. They opaque in one swipe, they don't drag on the lips and whilst they dry down to a matte finish they are not drying or uncomfortable in the slightest. They do transfer every so slightly but that's only because they are so creamy. It also means reapplication is easy and you don't end up with those horrible dry patches that a fresh layer clings to.

If you're looking to dip your toe into nude lips this year I'd suggest grabbing these new releases from Maybelline. There will be a colour to suit everyone and they give high end results without breaking the bank. If they release anymore shades you can bet that you'll be seeing them on here.

September Favourites

It's Monthly Favourites Time! This month I had a hard time choosing my favourites as I spent half my month make up free with a cold and when I was wearing make up I was wearing the same thing pretty much every day. However I have managed to choose five products that I've enjoyed this month for you guys.

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick in Divine Wine 
My first favourite this month is a new purchase. I've seen this over on American Beauty Channels for ages and now Maybelline have finally released their matte lipsticks here in the UK. The shade that instantly caught my eye was Divine Wine, a deep burgundy, brown toned red. I love this lipstick so much, it's hard to put into words. Creamy, non drying, long wearing and opaque in one swipe this is what I expect from every matte lipstick. I've worn this so much already this month and know that I'm going to get a lot more wear out of it in the coming months.

Loreal Pure Reds Collection in Blake's Red
My second favourite is a rediscovery this month. Long before I got my hands on MAC's Russian Red this was my go to blue toned red lipstick. Long lasting, non drying and a stunning colour I wore this constantly but then Russian Red came into my life and I just forgot about this. But this month it's made a reappearence in my most worn lipsticks. I love pairing this with my Primark red lip liner to give a mixture of a cherry red and a blue toned red. It's still long wearing, non drying and outstanding as a colour and I can see myself wearing this a lot more in the festive season.

Tanya Burr's Nail Polishes in Duvet Day and Penguin Chick 
This is another new purchase for this month. I've tried a couple of Tanya Burr's nail polishes back in their original packaging and while I liked the polish I hated the brush so I didn't have high hopes for this polishes. Yet I was pleasently surprised. The brushes on these repackaged polishes are brilliant. They're still smaller than I'd like but surprisngly they cover the whole nail in one swipe. I have penguin chick and duvet day. Penguin Chick a dark brown toned grey and Duvet Day is a off whitish blue shade. I found two coats of each of these gave a beautiful colour and a high shine without a top coat.

Carmex Original Lip Balm Pot
For half of this month I've had a cold that has made breathing one hell of a task and I've found myself grateful for this product so much. Not being able to breath through my nose meant I've had to breath through my mouth which has led to me to having really dry lips that I wouldn't dare put lipsticks on. This is tingly when I first apply it and when I first tried it, it didn't really agree with my lips but now it does. I love how moisturised it leaves my lips and makes them smooth and flake free.

Herbal Essences Bee Strong Conditioning Mask 
At the end of last month I had a very needed cut to my hair. I had over half my hair cut off and it went from sitting on the top of my butt to just under my shoulders. So now I have less weight to carry around and washing my hair has been cut by an hour I thought I'd invest in some hair masks. My favourite has to be this Herbal Essences Bee Strong Mask. It smells like apricot and honey and leaves my hair feeling soft and stronger than it normally does. It also leaves it smelling great and a little bit goes a long way. I highly recommend giving it a smell even if you don't buy it.

Karen Rose
My random favourite this month comes in the shape of crime author Karen Rose. I've read a lot of crime novels and for me these are the best. Rose writes a brilliant mix of crime and romance in each book and they are some of the most gruesome I've ever read. My favourites are Die For Me, Kill For Me and Did You Miss Me?. I highly recommend these if you're looking for something new to read and your a fan of crime novels.

So that's my September Favourites. Were any of yours mine? If not, what were yours? Let me know in the comments.

Review: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte Lipstick

When I first heard that Maybelline were finally releasing their matte lipsticks here in the UK, I rejoiced. I'd spent so long watching all the American Beauty Girls talking about how amazing they were but not able to test them for myself. So at the end of August when Maybelline released them I had to get my hands on one.

And I can safely say that it was well worth the wait. Maybelline released six beautiful shades, each one highly pigmented and creamy to apply. I only have Divine Wine at the moment but will definitely be buying Siren In Scarlet, Magnetic Magenta and Rose Rush. Divine Wine is this beautiful burgundy red shade that is perfect for Autumn/Winter.

When applied to the lips, it's ultra creamy and opaque in one swipe. The colour pay off is brilliant and I love how it makes my lips look slightly bigger than they actually are. It doesn't dry down on the lips in the way a normal matte finish does but doesn't transfer like a sheen finish. It's comfortable to wear and doesn't go streaky on the lips if you drink unlike other dark shades I've tried. I would advise a lip liner with this to just make the edges sharper but it's fine without one as it doesn't bleed or feather. I do find though with this lipstick that because it is so creamy it can smear slightly. I know I said they don't transfer and they don't but I can sometimes look in the mirror and there will be a dark smudge just outside my lip line. Now I don't know if I've done it or if it's the lipstick but it's another reason a lip liner would be advisable.

If I was to recommend one lipstick this Autumn then I'd recommend this shade from Maybelline definitely. Non drying, long lasting and perfect for the season ahead I say give them a swatch when your at a Maybelline counter.

Have any of you tried these? Did you like them? Let me know in the comments. 

Available from Superdrug and Boots