Hello everyone,

Lipsticks are my love...!!! As i have already mentioned in my previous posts that i love coral lip gloss and lipsticks. So today i am going to share my 5 favorite coral lipsticks with you. They are my favorite because they are unique in color, some are bright other are light and they look nice on lips. Though i don't wear all of these regularly but i love collecting such shades.

Rimmel lasting finish #13, Maybelline color sensational "coral pop", NYX round lipstick "femme", Rimmel moisture renew "soft coral" and Essence urban messages "It peace"

Here are the arm swatches of all the lipsticks in the same order as mentioned above:

Left to Right: Rimmel  #13, Maybelline coral pop, NYX femme, Rimmel soft coral, Essence It peace

At extreme left we have the "Rimmel lasting finish lipstick by Kate" and this one is shade #13. It's a pink/orange kind of lipstick which is more towards the pinker side when applied on lips. The lipstick itself is hydrating and creamy. This color is very bright, highly pigmented and it is neon. I rarely use it but this is a nice and unique coral color.

Then next we have the "Maybelline color sensational lipstick" in "coral pop". It is a lovely pale coral color with baby pink tone in it. This is the most wearable coral i have. It appears as a nice light pink/peach shade on lips. The formula of color sensational lipsticks by Maybelline is great and this is such a lovely color. It has no shimmer or glitter in it and the finish is semi matte.

The middle one is a famous coral lipstick. It is the "NYX round lipstick" in shade "Femme". I bought this shade about 2 years ago after reading it's reviews and i like this shade a lot. It's a reddish coral shade. This lipstick is creamy and it has a satin finish. The coverage is opaque and it is highly pigmented. This is not at all an everyday color. I sometime use it to tone down my red lipstick and sometime wear it alone when i want a bright lip look.

Next is "Rimmel moisture renew lipstick" in shade "soft coral". This is my least favorite among the bunch because of the glitter in it. I have included this in my favorites just because of the color of the lipstick. It's again a pinkish peach shade which can be used everyday. It is not very opaque. What i don't like about this lipstick is the chunks of glitter in this lipstick. I don't like any glitter or shimmer in lip products. Otherwise it's a good shade.

The last one is from the "Essence urban messages" collection and the shade is "It peace". This one is very sheer and is very creamy. It feels more like a lip gloss stick than a lipstick. This looks like a bright orange lipstick in the tube but when applied on lips it is a nice glossy coral shade without any glitter/shimmer. Though it's not at all long lasting and staying power is juts like a gloss but i like the way it looks on my lip.



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Love,
Lipstickholic

Hello there girls,

I recently tried a new eyeshadow trio palette by MUA in shade "innocence" and today am going to share my thoughts on this palette with you. So let's just begin....

MUA Eyeshadow Trio- Innocence

This eyeshadow trio comes in a round plastic black packaging with a transparent cover. The packaging is pretty much similar to the Bourjois Eyeshadow Trio packaging. The packaging is just average in my opinion. However, it is small and travel friendly. It also contains a duo-ended applicator to apply the shadows which is decent. The eye shadows are dome shaped. They look cute in the packaging but this raised shape of eyeshadows cause a lot of fall out and the packaging gets quite messy. On the back of the packaging there is a diagram explaining how to use each color on the eye.


Now talking about the colors. This eyeshadow palette has beautiful neutral shades. The colors of this palette made me fall in love with it. They are very versatile and with these you can create many manyyyy different looks. These can be worn easily for a day time look or you also can use these colors to create a special occasion/glamorous bronze look.

Let me describe the colors in detail.The lightest color is a pale ivory shade which is a great brow bone highlighter. It can also be used on cheek as a face highlighter. I just love this shade a lot. The mid shade is a gold green shade. Again, a very pretty color. It can be used all over the lid or on the crease with any lighter shade on lid. The third color is the most interesting one. It is a duo-chrome shade. It's a bronze brown shade with some greenish shimmer in it. I can't exactly describe the color but it's such a fun color. I love all the three colors in this palette. Here are the swatches for you.

MUA eyeshadow trio "Innocence" swatches

MUA eyeshadow trio "Innocence" look

Essence Stay with me long lasting lip gloss "Candy bar"

Wavy applicator

Applicator picks the right amount of color

With flash

Without flash

Tissue swatch

Hey there beauties,

So finally it's November and winter is here and I hope you all must b enjoying this winter and the cold weather. Today I decided to write my first beauty guide/tips post and it is going to be about winters and skin care.

Combating the dry skin is mostly a problem for everyone in winters. People with oily skin face skin problems in summers but for girls like me who have dry/combination skin, winters bring a lot of skin issues. Dry skin makes your skin look dull. Here are a few tips that can help you in keeping your skin fresh and lively in winters.

Few of my winters skin care products

Change your skin care routine

The first thing you need to do is to completely change your skin care routine. As you change your wardrobe in winters similarly you need to change your whole skin care routine. It is important especially for those with very dry skin. Skip, the regular moisturizers that you use through out the year and get a new one specially for winters. Change your exfoliating routine and also choose a different daily facial wash/cleanser in winters. Choose the one's that are soap free and use cream cleansers. Use a hydrating toner. It is important to do this because in summers your skin is more greasy/oily, not that dry and needs different kind of products but in winters it needs more hydrating and moisturizing products.

Moisturize, moisturize and  moisturize.....

Moisturizing your skin is important through out the year. I always like to use a moisturizer before applying makeup no matter it's winter or summer. But yes when talking about winters using a moisturizer is a MUST. In winters it is very important to use a good moisturizer not only before applying makeup or washing/cleansing your face and body, but also use a good night time moisturizer. Our skin repairs itself at night when we are asleep. Therefore, using a moisturizer before going to bed helps the skin stay hydrated and healthy. I normally don't like using creams rather I prefer using lotions. However, I like the "Garnier skin naturals light cream with SPF 15" but I feel it does not provide enough moisture for winters. "Vaseline total moisture" is my favorite to use in winters.  You can choose any cream/lotion which suits you well.

Exfoliate Well 

In winters when the skin is dry and patchy you need to exfoliate the skin regularly so that the dead skin is removed. Exfoliating not only unclog your pores but also removes the dead skin cells from your skin. But remember over exfoliation can make your skin worse and more dry.  If you have sensitive skin it's better to use a mild exfoliator with micro-beads that is not harsh on your skin. Use your finger tips to gently rub the exfoliator on skin. Apply your favorite moisturizer right after exfoliating the skin to prevent dryness. I love the St Ives range of scrubs. I suggest trying their "apricot scrub" or you may use the "St Ives gentle scrub" if you have sensitive skin.

Don't forget the lip balms

Using the lip balm is one most important thing. In winters the lips become more dry and chapped so use a lip balm and keep one in your bag so that you can reapply whenever you need to.  Also don't forget to use any lip exfoliator to get rid of dead lip cells. After scrubbing your lips apply any lip balm that you like. You can try "EOS lip balms" in any flavor you like or you may choose the "labello lip balms" as they are budget friendly and easy to carry around.

Makeup for dry skin

Apart from taking care of your skin in winters you can use makeup to look fresh. But it is important to use the right type of products. Use a hydrating primer before applying the foundation. In winters it is better to use a liquid foundation with satin/glowy finish or use a cream foundation. If you have dry skin don't use mattifying foundations in winter and skip the powders. I suggest trying "Revlon photoready foundation" or you may also try the "color studio pro luminous foundation" for a lighter coverage. If you have dry skin cream blush is going to work the best for you. At the end use a good moisturizing lipstick. There are number of moisturizing lip tints and balms available now a days. Try them.

 Drink plenty of water

And last but not the least drinking plenty of water is very important. In winters increase your amount of fluids intake to prevent dryness and have glowing skin. I usually reduce my water intake in winters which is bad i know. But, it's true that drinking plenty of water helps helps your skin stay hydrated and fresh. Also, eat a lot of fresh vegetables and fruits. Oranges or citrus fruits are great source of Vitamin C and they help keeping your skin stay fresh. So eat loads of oranges this winter.


I hope these tips will be helpful for all of you. If you have any other tips that are beneficial for skin care in winters feel free to share them in your comments. Here is a cup of coffee along with my favorite chocolate that i was enjoying. This is what i love in winters.... :)





Love,
Lipstickholic

Hey sweeties,

Today I am going to post my first haul pic on this blog. It is my most recent lipsticks haul from the facebook page Beautyinbudget4u. I bought these lipstick in two different recent lipstick hauls, but I am combining them in one post to show you together. Here are a few pics of all the lovely lippies i got.





The lip products that i bought are:

Wet n Wild Mega last lipstick (Smokin' Hot Pink)
Wet n Wild Mega last lipstick (Rose Bud)
Wet n Wild silk finish lipstick (Blushing Bali)
ELF moisturizing mineral lip tint with SPF (Rose)
ELF jumbo lip gloss stick (Choco Loco)

I was quite excited to try all these and happy with the choices that i made. Its pretty tough to choose the right shade online but i love doing it...lol. It was my first shopping experience with beautyinbudget4u and i loved their speedy and efficient service.

I will be reviewing all these goodies one by one soon. Hope you like them.

Love,
Lipstickholic