Winter Lip Edit

It's getting colder, it's getting darker earlier and everyone is talking about the upcoming festive season. So it's clear Winter is here. It's also clear that it's time to get out all those dark berry lips, dark red lips and anything that screams cold winter vibes. If you're looking for winter lip inspiration then these five choices might be right up your street.

Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Matte in Burgundy Blush
Last year I put Maybelline's Divine Wine in my edit. This year that's been pushed aside by their latest release. Burgundy Blush has a really deep almost brown undertone to it but still has hints of red running through it. It's just as creamy as Divine Wine but doesn't smudge or bleed at all. It's long wearing, non drying and easy to reapply. This is one of the easiest colours to wear as it goes with everything and anything. A brilliant choice for ladies of a fairer skintone that want to a bold statment lip.

Gosh Matte Lipstick in Grape
How gorgeous is this shade from Gosh? It has the deep red tone to it but it isn't an in your face red shade. It also has some deep purple undertones running through it so depending on the rest of your make up, the undertones may show than the colour in the bullet. Gosh matte lipsticks are extremely creamy, easy to apply, long lasting and non drying. They don't transfer easily and reapplication is just as easy as application. There are so many beautiful winter shades in their line, if this doesn't appeal to you, I'm sure there is one that will.

Stila Stay All Day Liquid Lipstick in Ricco 
Oh Stila how you've stolen my heart with this shade. This doesn't look very dark or deep in the tube but once it's on the lips it's a dark burgundy shade with purple undertones. It's a liquid lipstick so saying it doesn't dry the lips out would be a lie but it doesn't zap all the moisture out of lips like some liquid lipsticks do. The applicator on this is a standard doe foot applicator but has enough flex that it bends and moves fluidly against the lips. It's thinner formula means you can reapply or layer this and won't get that nasty cracked finish. Definitely a staple in my lipstick wardrobe this season.

Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in Wicked 
Another liquid lipstick I adore for this time of the year comes from Lime Crime. Wicked is yet again another deep burgundy shade that has a brown undertone running through it. It's not as forgiving on the lips as the Stila Liquid Lipstick but can still be worn for a prolonged period of time without transferring or cracking. It has a thicker formula that takes a while to dry but when it does you're left with a highly pigmented, opaque colour that'll definitely get people talking. Another great option for anyone who has farier skin as it'll really make a statement.

NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Rome 
The only neutral lipstick I've been enjoying is this NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Rome. It still has that slightly mauvey, purple undertone but also has a lot brown running through it. The Soft Matte Lip Creams are like velvet on the lips, you'll almost forget you're wearing them. It's doe foot applicator makes application even and sharp so you could even forego a lip liner with this one. If you're not feeling all the deeper shades I've shown then Rome could be for you. It has a deepness to it whilst still being neutral and can be worn with a variety of looks and outfits. Definitely my favourite for a paired down look.

Review: Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick

I'm devoting the whole of August to lip products. There are going to be review, Top 5's, Top 10's and much more. And to kick start the month I'm starting with a review of a lipstick that I should've reviewed earlier in the year but completely forgot about it. This could be a controversial post because Lime Crime were hit with an Animal Cruelty scandal a little while back but I checked and double checked this product and can say that this wasn't tested on animals.

This is the Lime Crime Velvetine Liquid Lipstick in the shade Wicked. This was a gift from a friend this Christmas just gone and I was given a choice of colours. Wicked was the colour that stood out the most for me and I'm so glad I chose it over the others. It's a dark deep burgundy colour that looks almost brown in some lights. It's a perfect Autumn/Winter lip colour and whilst I haven't gotten a lot of wear out of it yet, I do plan on wearing it a lot during the colder months. If you have a fairer skintone this is a lip colour that will grab people's attention. It looks darker on the lips for paler complexion and really adds a lot of oomph to a look. Paired with strong brows, flawless skin and tons of mascara this lip colour wouldn't out of place as part of an everyday look. And of course it can be worked with a variety of eye looks to give a night out look a vampy edge.

It comes with a standard doe foot applicator which can occasionally pick up a bit too much product but doesn't hinder how this applies. Opaque in one swipe, the applicator makes it easy to line the outside of the lips as well as filling them in at the same time. I'd advise turning the applicator over as you apply this so you get as much product off it as possible. The length of the wand is neither too small or too big and doesn't affect the application at all.

When you first apply this it does stay tacky on your lips for a few seconds but once you've applied it completely where you started is already dried down to it's matte finish. As it is a matte finish it can be drying on the lips but you can apply lip balm before or during wear and it won't affect how this sits on your lips. Transfer wise this is one of the better liquid lipsticks on the market. Whereas some liquid lipsticks flake off in chunks when you eat this doesn't budge. It may disappear from the corners of your mouth or the very inner part of your lip but you won't lose massive chunks from the lip line or anything like that. If it does transfer though reapplication can be tricky. Reapplication can be tricky with or without transfer though and it's a lot to with the finish of the lipstick. Because it is drying on the lips it can zap the last bits of moisture from your lips when you reapply it and it will appear darker and occasionally streaky where it's been layered. However if you're only planning on wearing it for a short period of time and don't plan on eating or drinking then you need not worry about reapplying.

Overall I like this lipstick and love the pop it gives my look when I wear it. It can be tricky to wear but all liquid lipsticks or even matte finish lipsticks can be tricky to wear especially for long periods of time. There is a huge range of colours so if Wicked isn't up your street, I'm sure there will be something in their collection that does.

Have any of you tried these? What did you think? Do you have any liquid lipstick recommendations for me? Let me know in the comments.