5 Favorite Fall Lip Colors
by Valerie N
The fall season is in full swing and with the cold weather come boots, flannel, scarves, pumpkin spiced everything, and of course… fall lip colors. You’ve got your choice between gloss, satin, or matte finishes. And beyond that, you get to choose your favorite range of shades from nudes, to pinks and reds, to dark stained lips. Wearing different lip colors are my most recent favorite way to finish my makeup look and to express myself. I’ll wear a certain shade all depending on my mood. When it comes to fall time, I usually lean towards darker shades. Keep reading to find out 5 of my favorite fall lip colors!
1. Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in “Fig”
The Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick in the shade “Fig” is great for fall. The site describes the shade as “red grape” and I think it’s perfect for more casual days when you’re headed to class or meeting a friend for coffee. Unlike my other favorite fall lip colors, this product is satin-smooth and also works to hydrate your lips. It also contains ingredients such as shea butter, vitamin C, and vitamin E to protect your lips. With this lipstick, you’ll be looking… wait for it… legendary.
2. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in “Vintage”
The NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in “Vintage” is the absolute perfect vampy shade for fall. NYX’s website describes the shade as “plum with mauve undertone.” I love their Liquid Suede line because the product glides on so easily and stays put for a long time. I can go a whole night without having to re-apply. The only thing about the “Vintage” shade is that it’s so dark but sheer, you have to apply a few layers or else it’ll look blotchy.
3. NYX Liquid Suede Cream Lipstick in “Soft-Spoken”
Another one of my favorite shades from the NYX Liquid Suede collection is “Soft-Spoken.” The shade is described as a mauve nude and it’s perfect for all seasons. I’ve worn it throughout the summer and plan on wearing it well into the wintertime. I’ve gotten so many compliments while wearing this color and will continue to use it until I run out… or find a new favorite shade.
4. ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in “Tulle”
If you can’t tell by now, mauve nudes are my favorite lip shades. Another mauve nude that’s my favorite is the ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in “Tulle.” Tulle is described as a dusty mauve burgundy. It definitely looks like I have wine stained lips when I wear this shade. And there’s definitely nothing wrong with that.
5. ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in “Love Bug”
ColourPop’s Ultra Matte Lip products have easily and quickly replaced NYX lip products as my favorite. They’re cheap, easy to apply, long-lasting, and the perfect dupes for the Kylie Cosmetics Matte Lip Kits because they’re basically the exact same formula. Another ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip shade I’ve been wearing a lot lately is “Love Bug.” Unlike the other berries and mauves I’ve mentioned, this shade is more of a rich terracotta and I think it looks great on my warm toned skin. This is another shade I can see myself wearing during both winter and summer times.
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Product Review: Rimmel London's Kate Sculpting Palette
by Valerie N.
Hi everyone! Rimmel London recently released their very first sculpting and highlighting kit designed by the one and only Kate Moss. I was roaming around the makeup aisles at Target awhile ago when I saw this contour kit on sale. Rimmel’s Natural Bronzer is one of my absolute favorites so naturally, I had to give this sculpting palette a try. It’s available in three different shades – golden sands, coral glow, and golden bronze. I got the kit in the shade “coral glow” and if you want to find out more about this product, keep reading!
Rimmel London’s Kate Sculpting Palette
According to Rimmel’s website, the Kate Sculpting Palette is “Rimmel’s first sculpting & highlighting kit designed by Kate Moss.” First, you use the “shading powder to contour the sides of the nose, jawline, and forehead.” Then use the “powder blush for contour and definition.” Lastly, you use the “soft shimmer powder to highlight the cheekbone, brow bone, center of the chin, and bridge of the nose.”
Before Contouring
After Contouring
by Valerie N. (Twitter || @avec_valerie)
Hi everyone! Rimmel London recently released their very first sculpting and highlighting kit designed by the one and only Kate Moss. I was roaming around the makeup aisles at Target awhile ago when I saw this contour kit on sale. Rimmel’s Natural Bronzer is one of my absolute favorites so naturally, I had to give this sculpting palette a try. It’s available in three different shades – golden sands, coral glow, and golden bronze. I got the kit in the shade “coral glow” and if you want to find out more about this product, keep reading!
Rimmel London’s Kate Sculpting Palette
According to Rimmel’s website, the Kate Sculpting Palette is “Rimmel’s first sculpting & highlighting kit designed by Kate Moss.” First, you use the “shading powder to contour the sides of the nose, jawline, and forehead.” Then use the “powder blush for contour and definition.” Lastly, you use the “soft shimmer powder to highlight the cheekbone, brow bone, center of the chin, and bridge of the nose.”
Before Contouring
After Contouring
The lighting isn’t the best and I was having a bad skin day (due to PMS) but I hope you can see the slight difference. My cheekbones are a little more defined and have some color to them. But trust me, it’s more noticeable in better lighting and in real life!
Pros
- $6.49 plus tax at Target
- soft and velvety texture
- good pigmentation
- different shades to choose from
- 3-in-1 kit – you get bronzer, blush, and highlighter without having to buy them separately!
- subtle but still noticeable
- easy to blend
- perfect for everyday wear
- back of the kit shows you how and where to contour/highlight
Cons
- kit does not include a mirror (which would be nice but isn’t a deal breaker for me)
- highlighter isn’t as noticeable as others
Final Verdict
Honestly, there aren’t too many cons about this sculpting kit. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this affordable drugstore contouring palette. It has a nice feel, it’s lightweight, and it does the job well. If you’re a beginner looking for a contour kit to start with, definitely give the Kate Sculpting Palette a try! And if you liked this post, stick around. Maybe I’ll teach you how to contour/highlight next time!
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