I've been really into lipsticks lately so I thought doing this tag would be fun :)  My collection is only in it's baby stage of growing so I think it'll be fun to re-do this in a year or two from now!  There's apparently a blog version of this tag and a Youtube version.  I'm going to do both version's questions :)

How many lipsticks do you own?
30 but I lost one. (Not including liquid stains and glosses!)

What was your first ever lipstick?
I believe it's a wine coloured Lancome lipstick that belonged to my mom but she never used it. I took it and wore it maybe twice in my life.  I still remember the old lady scent it has, haha.

What is your favourite brand for lipstick?
Looking at my collection, I'd have to say Maybelline.  I don't own many high end lipsticks but when it comes to drugstore, Maybelline is always on point with their lipsticks.

What is your most worn lipstick?
Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs in Truffle Tease.  It's a really good brown nude on me which is so easy to throw on and goes with everything.

What is your favourite finish?
Matte!  I love matte lipsticks because they look so good on the lips and are easier to manage than glossy ones.  They don't tend to get everywhere like on your face and teeth.

What was the last lipstick you bought?
Milani Sangria.  It's a dupe or MAC's Rebel and I love it!

How many lip products do you currently have in your bag? (including glosses and balms)
I currently have 4 lip products in my backpack.  There use to be way more but I recently cleaned it out, phew.

What lipstick do your use to rock a red lip?
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 111 Kiss of Life.  It's such a good matte cool toned red that goes well with my skin tone.  I've gotten lots of compliments while wearing this shade!

How do you store your lipsticks?
I usually just throw them in a bunch of makeup bags that I have on my table which carry the rest of my makeup collection.  I don't have special containers or shelves to store my makeup though I'm starting to think I should.

What lip products are you currently lusting after?
Kat Von D Studded Kiss lipstick in Lolita and Lime Crime Velvatine in Cashmere (however I refuse to buy Lime Crime! I just want a dupe of the colour).

Favourite balm/treatment?
I have two because both together have helped my lips heal up super well.  Carmex and Blistex Lip Medex.

Best eye-catching red?
Probably my Rimmel 111 again.  All my other reds are pretty dark/wine coloured which isn't as eye-catching in my opinion.

Best luxury & best drugstore?
I don't own any "luxury" brands and the closest one would be MAC's Cyber&Viva Glam2.  Best drugstore goes to any of the Maybelline Color Sensations!

Best MAC lipstick?
Cyber lol, though I currently only own two MAC lipsticks.

The most disappointing?
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 102.  It's such a surprise to me that I love 111 so much but 102 is a total let down!  Not only is the colour horrible on me, but the formula on this particular one is so bad!  It settles into lip lines and makes dead skin so visible.

Liner - yes or no?
Yes but no?  I know the importance of lip liner and I do use it when I'm wearing a bright red but I lack lip liners for every other colour so I don't use one as much as I'd like to.  I think I should just invest in one of those clear ones.

Best gloss?
None.  I hate gloss!

Something extra!


Here's my three vampy shades! Left to right: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Transylvania, Wet n Wild's Vamp It Up, MAC's Cyber.  If you're looking to get this colour, here's the differences.  The NYX one is the most matte but also the lightest of the three.  The Wet n Wild one is super dark and even more opaque than MAC's but it also goes on a little patchy on your lips.  MAC's Cyber is a satin finish and glides on really nicely but is the medium shade of the three.

Labels: lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, nyx, revlon, rimmel, tag, wet n wild

Hello cuties,

So I went ahead and got another Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick because I adored my 111 so much.  I was debating about this colour and another more paler version but my brother picked this one so I went with it.  I also picked the same matte finish.





So this is the colour.  It's a bright coral-pink which looked very lovely when I swatched it on my hand, but as soon as I put it on my lips, I instantly knew it was the wrong shade for me and I regret not getting the paler shade.  The colour just did not match my skin tone.  I think this colour would work very will with someone who had a pink undertone but it was definitely clashing with my yellower undertone.  Sometimes when I dab a little bit of the colour on the inside of my lips, I can make it work, but I definitely can't just wear it full on my lips.

Although the finish is the same as the 111 that I love so much, this one was horrible to apply on my lips!  It just accentuated the cracks of my lips and made my lips look so terribly chapped.  Even when I've fully exfoliated my lips to be baby butt smooth, this lipstick has some kind of super power to make my lips still look chapped and gross!  Maybe it's just this colour that does it because I have no problems with my red 111.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆  2/5

Anyway, this was a very big disappointment.  The colour choice isn't their fault, but the formula is!  I just don't understand why 111 and 102 have such different outcomes when they're both from the same matte lipstick line. 

Labels: cosmetics, lipstick, makeup, review, rimmel

Hi cuties! 

I've been on such a lipstick craze lately and decided to do a favourites post.  These are the colours that I've been loving on my lips lately.  Most of these are from the drugstore.  Lipsticks are really addicting to collect because drugstore ones are only a couple of bucks each so I have a habit of purchasing one every time I see one on sale at the drugstore.

I'm thinking about trying Maybelline's Vivid and Rebel Bloom collection but those colours were a little out of my comfort zone.  Maybe I'll drag a friend along and swatch with me until I find one that I think will look good on me.  I want a really bright vibrant colour for the spring this year! 

Anyway, here's a bunch of swatches to give you an idea of some of the shades I lean towards.


1. Rimmel London Provocalips in Little Minx
This is my very first bright fuschia colour.  I've always been afraid of this colour but at the same time so intrigued so I bit the bullet and got it with my fingers crossed.  It turned out to be such a fun colour on me!  I also love the 16hr formula of this product.

2. Rimmel London Provocalips in Heartbreaker
Another 16hr Provocalips!  It looks a little more brown in the picture but in real life it's a little more red toned.  I'd say this is one of the very few warmer toned colours I own.

3. MAC Lipstick in Cyber
Ah, the famous Cyber! The swatch doesn't do it real justice, it's more of a dark purple.  This lipstick is sooooo love.  You'll feel like a badass wearing this.

4. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 111 Kiss of Life
This is the perfect red for me.  It's a cooltoned matte red that every girl needs in her collection.  So happy it's a cheap drugstore product, yet it lasts a long time on my lips without drying!

5. Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Shameless
This is straight up purple, similar to MAC's Heroine.  It's super pigmented and cooltoned but doesn't stain your lips.

6. Maybelline Colour Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice
This is the colour I've been reaching for the most lately.  It's a dusty red and it's such a nice colour on the lips when you want something red but nothing too bright.  I call this my "nude red".

7. Maybelline Colour Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle Tease
Truffle Tease is my favourite nude because it's a brown-nude that a little darker than my skintone so it doesn't make me look dead.  The formula is also really creamy and hydrating on my lips.

8. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Blissful Berry 
This is another purple colour but I'd say it's more like if Shameless and Little Minx had a love-baby.  It's a purple berry colour that is good for the fall.  It's also has a bit of a sheen to it that I don't particular mind even though I prefer mattes over any other finishes.


What are your favourite lipstick shades?  Got any recommendations?  Own and love any of these colours?  Let me know!

Labels: cosmetics, favourites, lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, revlon, rimmel

It's been such a while since I last did a life update post.  I think the last one was back in December of last year.  I've just been keeping busy, so let's get into it!


Bath and Body Works had their semi annual sale right at the beginning of the year and I took advantage of that!  I picked up two body washes and a pair of their fox slippers.  I'm not really a big slipper wearer but I've had these on my feet since I've gotten them and they keep my feet so warm!  Did I mention they're super soft too?


This year's Sephora birthday gift is two mini NARS lip pencils.  I must admit, I loveeeeee the colours they chose, especially the pink nude; I've been looking all over for a colour like this!  The down side is that it doesn't look like these are sharpenable so whatever product you see is all you get.  But hey, it's free so you can't complain.



Here's something silly that I purchased.  Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite characters and I was super thrilled to have finally found these books!  I know there are plenty of versions but I was specifically looking for this version.  The illustrations are just so cute!  It's weird, I haven't actually read through the entire story so I'm going to bring these along with me on the bus to keep me busy.

I recently saw Mike again and he put in a new toner!  We added a little purple in and it came out really nice.  It was supposed to fade out in about two weeks but it's actually still lingering on!  I'm not sure how I feel about that exactly because I do really like my blonde, I hope it comes back.


My birthday was in January and my friend gifted me MAC's Cyber!  I've been eye this baby for the longest time and constantly finding dupes but nothing tops the real deal.  Cyber is definitely not everyone's colour, but it's just so fun to wear!  It makes me feel vampy and bad ass.  If you're looking to step out of your comfort zone, give it a shot. 


I also gave myself a little birthday shopping spree and purchased a buttload of stuff at one go.  As you can see, mango is one of my favourite fruits and scents.  My favourites of out of bunch are definitely The Body Shop sugar body scrub, body butter, and Lush's The Kiss lipscrub.


To celebrate, my girls and I headed to karaoke at my favourite spot and sang our hearts out.  It's really refreshing to hang out with your friends and have a silly night out once in a while since it's almost rare for us to get together like this now.


I got new boots!  After my last pair pretty much broke down on me after a good year of wear and tear, I managed to hunt down this hair from JustFab.  Spoiler alert: I am NOT fond of the fact you pretty much get charged $40 each month if you don't skip within the first 5 days.  I snagged this pair for $18 after tax and shipping and canceled my membership.

The smallest size was 5.5 which wasn't too big of an issue for me; I'm usually a size 5.  After tightening the laces, they fit my narrow feet perfectly.  The heel is thick and not too high making it super comfortable to walk it.  I can barely tell there's a heel but they give a nice height boost.  The material is pretty cheap, so I'm glad I didn't have to pay a full $40 for these but for around $18, they're pretty worth it.  I'm excited for the snow to melt away so I can bust these babies out.


This week, I made two purchases that I'm so excited about.  These two have been raved about on Youtube and for good reason!  I'll definitely be doing a review soon. 

Anyway, Valentines day is coming soon.  I'm really excited to be spending it with my boyfriend although we don't have anything special planned yet.  Also, Jin is back in Toronto and we're going to hang out next Tuesdays!  I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE HER YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!!!  I think it's been a good 4-5 years since I last saw her and I'm just dying to hang out with her again.

And of course, here's a bunch of other nonsense.

Labels: food, life, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline, nars, personal, rimmel, shoes, the body shop, thefaceshop

First, can we just talk about the packaging?  I've always adored the Rimmel Kate lipsticks because of their sleek and simple packaging.  Something about the simpleness of it makes it look so modern.  Especially with that slanted top.  This is something that I wouldn't mind sitting on my table top for display or in the background of a picture or something.  It's so pretty to look at.  Personally, I like the black version better, but unfortunately, the black ones aren't matte!



So, Kiss of Life is a bright red.  It leans more towards a blue-red.  It's definitely one of those colours that you put on your lips when you want to feel empowered and bold.  When I put this one, I feel like I could take on the world.  I definitely got more looks while wearing this, but that's because it's such a bright red.  It will catch anyone's eyes!

Although this is a marketed as a matte lipstick, I find that it is not completely matte at all.  There's a little bit of a sheen to it when you swatch it on your hand under some lighting.  It's more of a satin than a true matte.  With that being said, I also noticed that it's not as drying on the lips than I expected.  I have very dry lips but this held up pretty well throughout the day and I only had to reapply once after I ate a sandwich.  Of course, I conditioned my lips a couple of minutes before applying this.  To make this a true matte, and to increase the lasting power, I powdered over this with a tissue twice.  After doing so, it became a true matte red lipstick.  I don't mind this because I would've done it anyway to increase the lasting power.

The formula is pretty good because it doesn't seem to settle into or accentuate the cracks on the lips.  However, you might want to pair this with a lip liner to prevent feathering.  There's really no way around this problem with such a bright and bold colour such as this one.  I find that with any bold lip colour, lip liners are a must.

I love bold colours but one problem I have with them is that they tend to get everywhere when you're not careful.  Some might end up on your chin or magically appear on your nose halfway through the day.  When you powder over this once or twice, it locks the lipstick in place and I didn't have any problems with it transferring onto any other parts of my face.

Overall, I do enjoy this lipstick a lot and I'm tempted to try other colours from the same line.  I really love the packaging, but the one downfall is that it's not a complete matte formula.  Although, like I said, that's easily fixed with powder. 

Rating: ★★★★☆  4/5

Labels: cosmetics, lipstick, makeup, matte, review, rimmel

I've been really into lipsticks lately so I thought doing this tag would be fun :)  My collection is only in it's baby stage of growing so I think it'll be fun to re-do this in a year or two from now!  There's apparently a blog version of this tag and a Youtube version.  I'm going to do both version's questions :)

How many lipsticks do you own?
30 but I lost one. (Not including liquid stains and glosses!)

What was your first ever lipstick?
I believe it's a wine coloured Lancome lipstick that belonged to my mom but she never used it. I took it and wore it maybe twice in my life.  I still remember the old lady scent it has, haha.

What is your favourite brand for lipstick?
Looking at my collection, I'd have to say Maybelline.  I don't own many high end lipsticks but when it comes to drugstore, Maybelline is always on point with their lipsticks.

What is your most worn lipstick?
Maybelline Color Sensational The Buffs in Truffle Tease.  It's a really good brown nude on me which is so easy to throw on and goes with everything.

What is your favourite finish?
Matte!  I love matte lipsticks because they look so good on the lips and are easier to manage than glossy ones.  They don't tend to get everywhere like on your face and teeth.

What was the last lipstick you bought?
Milani Sangria.  It's a dupe or MAC's Rebel and I love it!

How many lip products do you currently have in your bag? (including glosses and balms)
I currently have 4 lip products in my backpack.  There use to be way more but I recently cleaned it out, phew.

What lipstick do your use to rock a red lip?
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 111 Kiss of Life.  It's such a good matte cool toned red that goes well with my skin tone.  I've gotten lots of compliments while wearing this shade!

How do you store your lipsticks?
I usually just throw them in a bunch of makeup bags that I have on my table which carry the rest of my makeup collection.  I don't have special containers or shelves to store my makeup though I'm starting to think I should.

What lip products are you currently lusting after?
Kat Von D Studded Kiss lipstick in Lolita and Lime Crime Velvatine in Cashmere (however I refuse to buy Lime Crime! I just want a dupe of the colour).

Favourite balm/treatment?
I have two because both together have helped my lips heal up super well.  Carmex and Blistex Lip Medex.

Best eye-catching red?
Probably my Rimmel 111 again.  All my other reds are pretty dark/wine coloured which isn't as eye-catching in my opinion.

Best luxury & best drugstore?
I don't own any "luxury" brands and the closest one would be MAC's Cyber&Viva Glam2.  Best drugstore goes to any of the Maybelline Color Sensations!

Best MAC lipstick?
Cyber lol, though I currently only own two MAC lipsticks.

The most disappointing?
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte by Kate Moss in 102.  It's such a surprise to me that I love 111 so much but 102 is a total let down!  Not only is the colour horrible on me, but the formula on this particular one is so bad!  It settles into lip lines and makes dead skin so visible.

Liner - yes or no?
Yes but no?  I know the importance of lip liner and I do use it when I'm wearing a bright red but I lack lip liners for every other colour so I don't use one as much as I'd like to.  I think I should just invest in one of those clear ones.

Best gloss?
None.  I hate gloss!

Something extra!


Here's my three vampy shades! Left to right: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Transylvania, Wet n Wild's Vamp It Up, MAC's Cyber.  If you're looking to get this colour, here's the differences.  The NYX one is the most matte but also the lightest of the three.  The Wet n Wild one is super dark and even more opaque than MAC's but it also goes on a little patchy on your lips.  MAC's Cyber is a satin finish and glides on really nicely but is the medium shade of the three.

Labels: lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, nyx, revlon, rimmel, tag, wet n wild

Hello cuties,

So I went ahead and got another Rimmel Kate Moss lipstick because I adored my 111 so much.  I was debating about this colour and another more paler version but my brother picked this one so I went with it.  I also picked the same matte finish.





So this is the colour.  It's a bright coral-pink which looked very lovely when I swatched it on my hand, but as soon as I put it on my lips, I instantly knew it was the wrong shade for me and I regret not getting the paler shade.  The colour just did not match my skin tone.  I think this colour would work very will with someone who had a pink undertone but it was definitely clashing with my yellower undertone.  Sometimes when I dab a little bit of the colour on the inside of my lips, I can make it work, but I definitely can't just wear it full on my lips.

Although the finish is the same as the 111 that I love so much, this one was horrible to apply on my lips!  It just accentuated the cracks of my lips and made my lips look so terribly chapped.  Even when I've fully exfoliated my lips to be baby butt smooth, this lipstick has some kind of super power to make my lips still look chapped and gross!  Maybe it's just this colour that does it because I have no problems with my red 111.

Rating: ★★☆☆☆  2/5

Anyway, this was a very big disappointment.  The colour choice isn't their fault, but the formula is!  I just don't understand why 111 and 102 have such different outcomes when they're both from the same matte lipstick line. 

Labels: cosmetics, lipstick, makeup, review, rimmel

Hi cuties! 

I've been on such a lipstick craze lately and decided to do a favourites post.  These are the colours that I've been loving on my lips lately.  Most of these are from the drugstore.  Lipsticks are really addicting to collect because drugstore ones are only a couple of bucks each so I have a habit of purchasing one every time I see one on sale at the drugstore.

I'm thinking about trying Maybelline's Vivid and Rebel Bloom collection but those colours were a little out of my comfort zone.  Maybe I'll drag a friend along and swatch with me until I find one that I think will look good on me.  I want a really bright vibrant colour for the spring this year! 

Anyway, here's a bunch of swatches to give you an idea of some of the shades I lean towards.


1. Rimmel London Provocalips in Little Minx
This is my very first bright fuschia colour.  I've always been afraid of this colour but at the same time so intrigued so I bit the bullet and got it with my fingers crossed.  It turned out to be such a fun colour on me!  I also love the 16hr formula of this product.

2. Rimmel London Provocalips in Heartbreaker
Another 16hr Provocalips!  It looks a little more brown in the picture but in real life it's a little more red toned.  I'd say this is one of the very few warmer toned colours I own.

3. MAC Lipstick in Cyber
Ah, the famous Cyber! The swatch doesn't do it real justice, it's more of a dark purple.  This lipstick is sooooo love.  You'll feel like a badass wearing this.

4. Rimmel London Lasting Finish by Kate Lipstick in 111 Kiss of Life
This is the perfect red for me.  It's a cooltoned matte red that every girl needs in her collection.  So happy it's a cheap drugstore product, yet it lasts a long time on my lips without drying!

5. Revlon Colourburst Matte Balm in Shameless
This is straight up purple, similar to MAC's Heroine.  It's super pigmented and cooltoned but doesn't stain your lips.

6. Maybelline Colour Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipstick in Touch of Spice
This is the colour I've been reaching for the most lately.  It's a dusty red and it's such a nice colour on the lips when you want something red but nothing too bright.  I call this my "nude red".

7. Maybelline Colour Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Truffle Tease
Truffle Tease is my favourite nude because it's a brown-nude that a little darker than my skintone so it doesn't make me look dead.  The formula is also really creamy and hydrating on my lips.

8. Maybelline Colour Sensational Lipstick in Blissful Berry 
This is another purple colour but I'd say it's more like if Shameless and Little Minx had a love-baby.  It's a purple berry colour that is good for the fall.  It's also has a bit of a sheen to it that I don't particular mind even though I prefer mattes over any other finishes.


What are your favourite lipstick shades?  Got any recommendations?  Own and love any of these colours?  Let me know!

Labels: cosmetics, favourites, lipstick, mac, makeup, maybelline, revlon, rimmel

It's been such a while since I last did a life update post.  I think the last one was back in December of last year.  I've just been keeping busy, so let's get into it!


Bath and Body Works had their semi annual sale right at the beginning of the year and I took advantage of that!  I picked up two body washes and a pair of their fox slippers.  I'm not really a big slipper wearer but I've had these on my feet since I've gotten them and they keep my feet so warm!  Did I mention they're super soft too?


This year's Sephora birthday gift is two mini NARS lip pencils.  I must admit, I loveeeeee the colours they chose, especially the pink nude; I've been looking all over for a colour like this!  The down side is that it doesn't look like these are sharpenable so whatever product you see is all you get.  But hey, it's free so you can't complain.



Here's something silly that I purchased.  Alice in Wonderland is one of my favourite characters and I was super thrilled to have finally found these books!  I know there are plenty of versions but I was specifically looking for this version.  The illustrations are just so cute!  It's weird, I haven't actually read through the entire story so I'm going to bring these along with me on the bus to keep me busy.

I recently saw Mike again and he put in a new toner!  We added a little purple in and it came out really nice.  It was supposed to fade out in about two weeks but it's actually still lingering on!  I'm not sure how I feel about that exactly because I do really like my blonde, I hope it comes back.


My birthday was in January and my friend gifted me MAC's Cyber!  I've been eye this baby for the longest time and constantly finding dupes but nothing tops the real deal.  Cyber is definitely not everyone's colour, but it's just so fun to wear!  It makes me feel vampy and bad ass.  If you're looking to step out of your comfort zone, give it a shot. 


I also gave myself a little birthday shopping spree and purchased a buttload of stuff at one go.  As you can see, mango is one of my favourite fruits and scents.  My favourites of out of bunch are definitely The Body Shop sugar body scrub, body butter, and Lush's The Kiss lipscrub.


To celebrate, my girls and I headed to karaoke at my favourite spot and sang our hearts out.  It's really refreshing to hang out with your friends and have a silly night out once in a while since it's almost rare for us to get together like this now.


I got new boots!  After my last pair pretty much broke down on me after a good year of wear and tear, I managed to hunt down this hair from JustFab.  Spoiler alert: I am NOT fond of the fact you pretty much get charged $40 each month if you don't skip within the first 5 days.  I snagged this pair for $18 after tax and shipping and canceled my membership.

The smallest size was 5.5 which wasn't too big of an issue for me; I'm usually a size 5.  After tightening the laces, they fit my narrow feet perfectly.  The heel is thick and not too high making it super comfortable to walk it.  I can barely tell there's a heel but they give a nice height boost.  The material is pretty cheap, so I'm glad I didn't have to pay a full $40 for these but for around $18, they're pretty worth it.  I'm excited for the snow to melt away so I can bust these babies out.


This week, I made two purchases that I'm so excited about.  These two have been raved about on Youtube and for good reason!  I'll definitely be doing a review soon. 

Anyway, Valentines day is coming soon.  I'm really excited to be spending it with my boyfriend although we don't have anything special planned yet.  Also, Jin is back in Toronto and we're going to hang out next Tuesdays!  I AM SO EXCITED TO SEE HER YOU HAVE NO IDEA!!!!  I think it's been a good 4-5 years since I last saw her and I'm just dying to hang out with her again.

And of course, here's a bunch of other nonsense.

Labels: food, life, lipstick, lush, mac, maybelline, nars, personal, rimmel, shoes, the body shop, thefaceshop

First, can we just talk about the packaging?  I've always adored the Rimmel Kate lipsticks because of their sleek and simple packaging.  Something about the simpleness of it makes it look so modern.  Especially with that slanted top.  This is something that I wouldn't mind sitting on my table top for display or in the background of a picture or something.  It's so pretty to look at.  Personally, I like the black version better, but unfortunately, the black ones aren't matte!



So, Kiss of Life is a bright red.  It leans more towards a blue-red.  It's definitely one of those colours that you put on your lips when you want to feel empowered and bold.  When I put this one, I feel like I could take on the world.  I definitely got more looks while wearing this, but that's because it's such a bright red.  It will catch anyone's eyes!

Although this is a marketed as a matte lipstick, I find that it is not completely matte at all.  There's a little bit of a sheen to it when you swatch it on your hand under some lighting.  It's more of a satin than a true matte.  With that being said, I also noticed that it's not as drying on the lips than I expected.  I have very dry lips but this held up pretty well throughout the day and I only had to reapply once after I ate a sandwich.  Of course, I conditioned my lips a couple of minutes before applying this.  To make this a true matte, and to increase the lasting power, I powdered over this with a tissue twice.  After doing so, it became a true matte red lipstick.  I don't mind this because I would've done it anyway to increase the lasting power.

The formula is pretty good because it doesn't seem to settle into or accentuate the cracks on the lips.  However, you might want to pair this with a lip liner to prevent feathering.  There's really no way around this problem with such a bright and bold colour such as this one.  I find that with any bold lip colour, lip liners are a must.

I love bold colours but one problem I have with them is that they tend to get everywhere when you're not careful.  Some might end up on your chin or magically appear on your nose halfway through the day.  When you powder over this once or twice, it locks the lipstick in place and I didn't have any problems with it transferring onto any other parts of my face.

Overall, I do enjoy this lipstick a lot and I'm tempted to try other colours from the same line.  I really love the packaging, but the one downfall is that it's not a complete matte formula.  Although, like I said, that's easily fixed with powder. 

Rating: ★★★★☆  4/5

Labels: cosmetics, lipstick, makeup, matte, review, rimmel

UserName: Hyokii
Age: 23
Birthday: January 22
Location: Toronto, Canada.
Sign: Aquarius Sun, Gemini Moon, Aries Rising

Who are you?
I'm just an average girl studying graphic design in my hometown Toronto. I'm nothing special but I like to blog and document my findings :) I'm really into astrology so come and tell me your sign!

What do you blog about?
Mostly just about my life and occasional beauty hauls and product reviews.

What does 'babo gongju' mean?
It's Korean for 'stupid princess'.

Boyfriend?
Yes! He does Muay Thai and he's a Virgo.

Tell me about your skin type!
I have extremely dry dehydrated skin and really dry/flaky lips. Light; yellow with neutral leaning cool undertone. Currently wearing NARS Sheer Glow in Gobi.

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Etude House Goodbye Pore Ever Primer
Skin Food Choco Smoky Eye Palette
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Shine Deep Treatment
Real Techniques Core Collection Brush Set
Etude House Golden Ratio Contour Maker
Skin Food Coffee Creamy Sheer Lipstick (PP701 Plum Wine)
Etude House Real Art Cleansing Oil (Moisture)
Skin Food Bath Salt (Peppermint)
Etude House Miss Tangerine Cream Choux Blusher
Skin Food Red Orange Makeup Finish (Matte Type)
Tonymoly Cat Chu Wink Tony Tint (Cherry Pink)
Etude House Etoinette Crystal Shine Lip Lipstick (PPK001 & PPK003)
Etude House Etoinette Brush Collection
The Face Shop Rice Water Bright Cleansing Special Set
The Face Shop Cotton Pads
The Face Shop Face It 07 Quick Top Coat
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Design My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Lovely ME:EX Style My Eyebrow (01 Gray Brown)
The Face Shop Face It Designing Cake Eyebrow (01 Khaki Grey)
Etude House Dear My Blooming Eyes (OR203 Mesmerizing Orange)
Nicole by O.P.I. Nail Polish (Iceberg Lotus)
The Face Shop Real Nature Mask Aloe Vera
The Face Shop Face It Styling Auto Gel Liner (01 Edgy Black)
The Face Shop Floral Water Mist
The Face Shop Mild Papaya Peeling Gel
Kat Von D Spellbinding Eyeshadow Book
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (111 Kiss Of Life)
Rimmel Lasting Finish Matte Lipstick By Kate Moss (102)
Sally Hansen Big Matte Top Coat
Witchcraft Mini+Cures Set
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Colossal Smoky Eyes Mascara
Nicole by O.P.I. Quick Dry Top Coat
Essence Kalinka Beauty 01 Babushka Me Lip Brush
Maybelline Volum’Express The Rocket Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Eye Studio Master Drama Eyeliner in Midnight Master
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer in 10 Light
Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch Highlighting Concealer in Ivory

Etude House Nymph Aura Volumer (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem All In One Emulsion (sample)
Etude House Mal;Gem Smoother Toner (sample)
Etude House Sun Prise Super Aqua SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Etude House Precious Mineral BB Cream SPF30/PA++ (sample)
Etude House Moistfull Collagen Firming Eye Cream (sample)
Skin Food Platinum Grape Cell Essential BB Cream SPF45/PA+++ (sample)
Skin Food Agave Cactus Emulsion (sample)
The Face Shop Chia Seed Moisture-Holding Seed Cream(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner(sample)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Lotion(sample)
Updated The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Toner & Lotion (full size)
The Face Shop Mango Seed Silk Moisturizing Facial Butter(sample fullsize)
The Face Shop Volcanic Clay Black Head Aloe Nose Strip(sample)
The Face Shop Herb Day 365 Cleansing Foam Acerola (sample)
The Face Shop White Secret Whitening Body Essence (sample)


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Jin

. Put a lock on Seoul’s Namsan Tower's fence
. Visit the beach; any beach (063011)
. Party hard
. Starbucks date (072310)
. Learn to drive
. Star gaze (062812)
. Road trip (Summer`09)
. Be loved
. Visit South Korea
. Wedding; anyone's wedding (10.13.13)
. Be happy
. Bake cupcakes from scratch (04.06.10)
. Ride a motorcycle (08.21.14)
. Get my first tattoo
. Kiss in the rain
. Pull an all nighter
. Belly button piercing (02.19.14)
. Disney world/land
. Anime North
. Cosplay Rin
. Cosplay X-23
. Princess Cafe date (12.10.12)
. VVIP album(02.20.11)
. Visit Hong Kong again
. Graduate university
. Paris

to be continued...

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