Beauty Look | Swatching L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipsticks - Summer Friendly Lips

It's been a minute since I have shared anything on the blog. Lots has been going on personally and therefore I needed to take a much needed break. I'm happy to start sharing things on the blog again :)

So, what better way then to start my return to blogging than to share a beauty look post! In my opinion, one of the easiest ways to change your look is with Lipstick! It's easy, and you can choose how bold you go.

I picked a few of my faves from the L'Oreal Paris Colour Riche Matte Lipsticks! It's a mix of some fun shades that work well seasonally, especially for the Summer!

The lipsticks I chose are:

1. 711 - At The Drop of a Matte 
2. 712 - Matte Mandate
3. 707 - Matte-Jestic
4. 703 - Matte-Moiselle Pink
5. 402 - Devil's Matte-Vocate Red

SWATCH PICS:

711 - At The Drop of a Matte - Shade: Bright/Light Purple

712 - Matte Mandate - Shade: Bright Magenta

707 - Matte-Jestic - Shade: Deep Plum

703 - Matte-Moiselle - Shade: Soft Peachy Pink

403 - Devil's Matte-Vocate Red - Shade: Deep Red

These lipsticks are super matte, so if you want a smoother way to apply them, add a bit of Vaseline or Chapstick on your lips before you apply. This will help by making it a smoother application.

Hope you get to try these on for the summer!

Product Love | MAC Cosmetics - Deep & Vampy Lips

Vampy lipsticks used to be a look that I stayed away from. I typically seen Models rocking it on the runway. In the last few years, these darker hues are everywhere! Everyone is loving and happily wearing these dark, yet bold vampy lips!

In my mind, MAC Cosmetics has done a great job on creating a plethora of shades for your inner vamp! There are a million shades to choose from, but I picked my Top 3 below:

1. Smoked Purple Lipstick - Deep Eggplant Purple | Finish: Matte
2. Media Lipstick - Intense Reddish Purple | Finish: Satin
3. Amorous Lipstick - Lovestruck Cranberry | Finish: Satin

In later posts, I will be sharing these lipsticks with a full makeup look, but for now, take a look at these beautifully rich shades!

The Satin shades are super smooth to wear. The Matte finish is a true matte, therefore if you want a more moisturized feeling, apply a bit of Vaseline before you put the Matte finish on. Again, I love to find shades that will work on my skin tone (deep warm brown) and my medium toned lips, and these look awesome!

Be sure to check this sexy trio of shades when you visit your MAC store soon! 

Product Love | My #Lipstick Love

Is it a shock I love lipsticks? Not at all. My current lipstick love is here with my three newly acquired, gorgeous hued lipsticks! I had my eyes on them for awhile and finally got these babies to join their friends!

1. YSL Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick in Le Nu #70
2. MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Pink Nouveau
3. MAC Cosmetics Lipstick in Cosmo

Of the three, my fave at the moment is the Yves St.Laurent Le Nu #70! (Trust me I love all of my lippies equally but there are a few that just had me at first application!)

It's a gorgeous nude with a beautiful pigment and finish. It's a warmer nude, which works perfectly with my skin tone and it looks great paired with a dark brown/grey lip pencil or a traditional nude for a more diffused look.

LIPSTICK DETAILS

MAC Cosmo
Shade: is a brown-based pink. It has a warmer undertones and enhances my natural lip pigment.
Finish: Amplified Creme that is full coverage.

YSL Le Nu 
Shade: is a warm, rosy beige Nude. It has a warmer undertone with peachy sheen.
Finish: Creamy texture that is light coverage.

MAC Pink Nouveau
Shade: is a blue based/cooler pink. It has vivid impact.
Finish: Satin texture that is full coverage.

SWATCHES

These are not typical of "Fall" or "Winter" shades, but makeup is about having fun and trying out different things that work for you. The perfect lipstick can really impact on how your day goes! Check out these colours and add them to your kit.

Beauty Tip | Are you in a makeup rut?

Are you a slave to your Liquid Liner? 

Do you love BLUE EYESHADOW?

Can’t see anything on your lips but frosted or beige lips? 

Never wore blush?

Everyone has their go-to look that they have hung onto, regardless whether it was 10 years ago or longer.  It may be something we dabbled into when we first discovered our love for makeup, perhaps a signature colour of lipstick, a particular product or a certain way of wearing eye makeup etc.

I thought it would be fun to share some makeup idea swaps that may help to move some of you into a new direction of wearing a particular look or product, check it out below:

LIQUID EYE LINER

Discovered:  Circa 90’s and before then in Egyptian times.

Product used then:  Cover Girl Liquid Liner

• Swap Product:  Gel based Eye liners | Pen based | Soft Pencil
• Suggestions:  MAC’S Blacktrack Fluid line | Maybelline MasterKajal Pencil 

BLUE EYE SHADOW

Discovered:  Disco era and beyond

Product used then:  Flat/Matte blue shadow applied all over the lid

• Swap Product:  Metallic Eye shadows or Eye Pencils
• Suggestion:  Giorgio Armani Eye Tints | Makeup Forever Aqualiner Pencils

FROSTED LIPSTICK

Discovered: Circa 90’s in Pink tones. Revisited in the 90’s with brown tones.

Product used then:  Baby Pink Frosted Tone Lipsticks

• Swap Product:  Sheer Finish Lipsticks | Lip Balms | Lip Gloss
• Suggestion: MAC Lipglass in PRRR

BEIGE/BROWN LIPSTICK

Discovered: Popular in the 90’s (Think Cindy Crawford or anyone on Friends!)

Product used then: Revlon Toast of New York and any beige lipstick from MAC

• Swap Product: Beige/Brown has made a comeback but in more light reflecting finishes
• Suggestion: Revlon’s Colorburst Lip Butters | Darker Matte Lip like Fast Play by MAC

PINK BLUSH

Discovered: Since the start of makeup when women would use berries to darkly stain cheeks

Product used then: Fruit and Variety of Pink Only shades of blushes.

• Swap Product: Sheer blushes in a variety of shades which work well with all skin tones 
• Suggestion: Cheek Fabric Powder Blush by Giorgio Armani | NARS Orgasm Blush. 

Hopefully there are a few swaps or new products that you can check out and incorporate into your day-to-night looks! Trends and technology in makeup is always changing so it's always good to check out what's out there and try something new! Be Brave!

Product Love | My Must-haves from Giorgio Armani Beauty

I recently looked at the Giorgio Armani collection and wanted to share the few items that are ideal staples from the line. Since Giorgio Armani is a higher end makeup line, this may help you pick the few items you may want to add to your own personal collection.

Here is the list and the gorgeous product shots below: 

1. #1 Eyes to Kill 4 Colour Eyeshadow Palette
2. #6 Eyes to Kill 4 Colour Eyeshadow Palette
3. #12 Smooth Silk Eye Pencil
4. #11 Smooth Silk Lip Pencil
5. #502 Scarletto Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick
6. Blender Brush

Smokey Eye Must-Have: #1 Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette: For all of us, we always want the basic smokey eye and this particular palette allows you to do just that. A mix of silver/grey toned shades with the dark grey and black matte colours, you can create a soft to a very intense traditional smokey eye with this palette!

A Neutral Everyday Palette: #6 Eyes to Kill Eyeshadow Palette: Not everyone is comfortable with a dramatic eye makeup look and we all need an everyday palette. What I love about this one is that these colours look good on all skin tones! Also, you can wear this one everyday and make it more dramatic when you need to! A perfect starter shadow palette for anyone who is new to make up and the mini aspect of this compact make these quads perfect for travelling!

Everyday Liner that is a multi-tasker: #12 Smooth Silk Eye Pencil: A black eye pencil is a good staple to have, but having the chocolate version is also a must for many reasons! It provides a softer, diffused look to all eye colours and it's more comfortable to wear because the colour is not as dramatic as black. The smudger that is included gives you versatility as well. You can also use this pencil as a base for your eye shadow so that the shadow on top is more intense and you can CONTOUR your cheekbones with this pencil too!

A liner that can double as a lipstick: #11 Smooth Lip Pencil: This deep plum toned pencil is my obsession! The pencils are smooth and super pigmented so you can fill in the entire lips and not have to add lipstick. Keep it Matte or add a gloss on top and you are good to go, a great shade for the season!

Hydrating and Full Colour Lipstick: #502 Scarletto Rouge Ecstasy Lipstick: This colour is HOT! It looks great on everyone! This lipstick is a CC Lipstick which is Colour + Care, with Vitamin E and Shea Butter. It gives you smooth lips each time you wear it, a perfect shade to wear for a boost!

The perfect Foundation Brush: Blender Brush: This brush is my perfect tool to use with Luminous Silk Foundation. The rounded shape and the sable bristles leave a blended and smooth finish. I find that I use less product since the brush does most of the work! It really gives you a flawless and airbrushed look.

Be sure to check these must-haves out and add to your own collection!