My Lipstick Collection

Just thought I would share with you guys what I have in my Lipstick collection. I don't have that many lipsticks because I'm pretty lazy to keep reapplying lipstick throughout the day. Also, and I have an allergic reaction to some of the lip prodcuts, but I'm not sure what it is so I'm pretty hesitant to try out new lipsticks slash lip glosses.

Let's get started:

Below are the swatches of my nine lipsticks and below the swatches are the individual lipsticks and swatches.

1. No.7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in 20 Entice [3g] - £10-£10.50
2. Max Factor Colour Collections Lipstick in 894 Raisin - £7.99 (Mine is a sample size)
3. ELF Studio Matte Lip Colour in Natural [1.8g] - £3.50
4. Sleek Sheer Cover Lipstick in 813 Satin [1.8g] - £3.70
5. MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Gotta Dash! [3.6g] - £13.50
6. GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 82 Exotic [4g] - £6.49
7. No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in 72 Tangerine Touch - £10-£10.50
8. No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in 40 Mischief - £10-£10.50
9. GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 43 Tropical Pink [4g] - £6.49

No.7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick
in 20 Entice - £10-£10.50

ELF Studio Matte Lip
Colour in Natural - £3.50

Max Factor Colour Collections
Lipstick in 894 Raisin - £7.99

GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick
in 82 Exotic - £6.49

MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick
in Gotta Dash!  - £13.50

Sleek Sheer Cover Lipstick
in 813 Satin - £3.70

GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in
43 Tropical Pink - £6.49

No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in
72 Tangerine Touch - £10-£10.50

No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick
in 40 Mischief - £10-£10.50

Ahh, I'm FINALLY getting round to actually writing something in this blog post ¬¬ So here it goes:

• No.7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in 20 Entice

This lipstick is probably my favourite in both colour and formula. I really like the colour because it adds a touch of colour to my lips and pairs nicely with a lot of my other lipsticks. It is pretty sheer so it probably looks like lipgloss rather than lipstick. It does give the lips a very glossy look as well. The lipstick has glitter in it, but it doesn't make your lips obviously glittery. I love the slightly dark colour - it's not overpowering. It feels pretty moisturising and makes your lips look moisturised.

• Max Factor Colour Collections Lipstick in 894 Raisin

I'm not a huge fan of the colour of this lipstick - it's definitely not a colour I would pick out for myself. I got this lipstick as a free gift with purchase. I've tried it out a few times at home, but I don't think I've actually worn this lipstick and left my house? I have nothing bad to say about the formula of the lipstick and it doesn't have a strong lipstick smell. It is a good colour for autumn (fall) so I might try to branch out and actually wear this lipstick out.

• ELF Studio Matte Lip Colour in Natural

As one would expect from a matte lip colour, this can be quite drying on the lips. I'm not a huge fan of the colour when worn alone. I think it looks a bit chalky on my lips so I do like to wear a gloss or the Entice lipstick on top of it. The packaging looks awfully cheap, and the branding has pretty much worn off. I think it wears off better than some - but do be aware of the white ring on the inside of the lips. It also has a slight smell to it, but is not too offputting.

• Sleek Sheer Cover Lipstick in 813 Satin

This was a complete disappointment when this lipstick arrived because I was expecting a pale frosted pink colour. I purchased this from the Sleek website and the site portrayed this colour as a pale frosted pink, and instead I received quite a dark rosy colour. I like the formula and the sheerness of the colour so it wasn't a complete waste. I also think this is an appropriate colour for autumn slash fall, and maybe I'll get some more wear from this.

• MAC Sheen Supreme Lipstick in Gotta Dash!

This is my only high end lipstick purchase, and to be completely honest with you - it was a waste of money. The colour is absolutely gorgeous - it's a lovely coral colour, exactly what I was looking for. I don't think it suits me (but that's more my fault than anything). What I don't like about this is that it just highlights the dryness of my lips. Unless my lips are completely moisturised after using lip balm and a lip scrub, this would not look good on me. I would have to wear this with a lipgloss, I don't think I could ever wear this alone >< And for how much it cost - I expected it amazing. I also feel like it won't last too long, as in, I've already noticed that I used a lot of it already, even though I haven't used it that often.

• GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 82 Exotic

I don't know what possessed me to purchase a bright orange lipstick - it is so hard to wear. Not only that, it makes your teeth look really yellow as well >< I only use a small amount of this lipstick and pair it with another colour to try to make it more wearable. It does have a stronger smell that my other lipsticks, but you should expect that. I also think that your lips should be in good condition if you want to wear this lipstick.

• No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in 72 Tangerine Touch

This is another orange colour that has a bit more pink in it which makes it a bit more wearable. It has a really creamy texture and looks good when dabbed onto the lip rather than smeared on.

• No.7 Stay Perfect Lipstick in 40 Mischief

A nice bubblegum pink colour, I keep this in my bag for on the go. I really like this creamy texture (it's the same as the one above). You do have to be careful and dab the lipstick on as well, and it may leave a white ring (especially if you're not hydrated).

• GOSH Velvet Touch Lipstick in 43 Tropical Pink

This is a bright frosted pink colour, I don't really have anything to say about this lipstick other than it has the same properties mentioned above. I'm not brave enough to wear such a bright coloured lipstick so I do mute it down with lipstick or another colour.

UPDATE

No.7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick
in 70 Sassy - £10

No.7 Moisture Drench Lipstick
in 02 Rumour (with SPF15) - £10

Since making this blogpost, I got two more lipsticks:

• No.7 Moisture Drench Lipstick in 02 Rumour (with SPF15) - £10

Apparently a new shade from No.7, this is a true nude lipstick. I really dislike this lipstick, it does not look good at all. Your lips need to be in perfect condition for it to look good. It does not suit me (again, my fault). It leaves a nasty white ring. I'm not sure how I will wear this lipstick, I will probably need to pair this with a lot of lipgloss ><

• No.7 Sheer Temptation Lipstick in 70 Sassy [3g] - £10 

This is a deep berry colour that is sheer and glossy. It's darker than the Entice lipstick, but is in the same colour family. It also has glitter in it, but is not garishly sparkly or glittery on the lips. I just smelled it, and it does not have a pleasant smell, but I did not notice this until I made a point to see how it smelled. It is perfect for the autumn slash fall, and will be one of my go to lipsticks this season. It's also perfect for people who want to try out a darker colour but are scared to go all out and get a solid dark berry vampish colour. This is a sheer colour and looks more like a berry lip balm than a dark cherry slash barry lipstick. And when you become used to it, you can then branch into the striking dark lipstick effect.

And this is the end of my lipstick collection, not a big one by any means. I've gotten most of these lipsticks in the last couple of months. I'm just the type of girl who touches up her lipstick - it never really crosses my mind. But since I've actually put one in my bag, maybe I will pay more attention to my lips, hehe.

Happy shopping y'all, and until next time..

- Diem xo