Summer Favorites -- Lip Products

I did a fall favorites lipsticks post -- so I figured I'd do one for summer as well -- except this time include all my favorite lip products (not just lipsticks - glosses, balms, etc.). I have a ton of items that I really like for the summer, and I couldn't shorten the list.. so here goes!..

 First up are my favorite Wet N Wild lipsticks! I picked out the colors Think Pink, Just Peachy, 24k Gold (I think), & Dollhouse Pink.

As you all know from multiple previous blog posts that I am amazed by these beauties :D I love them oh so much -- and these just happen to be my summer favorites! I wear the hell out of Think Pink & Just Peachy -- and if I'm feeling bold I'll wear the others.

Next I have my favorite balms. I picked out (from bottom going to the top) Revlon Balm Stains in Charm & Darling, Maybelline Baby Lips in .. I can't remember the name but it's the Peach one, & the Elf Conditioning Lip Balms in Nice & Natural and Peaceful Pink.

I love all of these -- I think they're all great products & they'll keep your lips nice & moisturized for the summer.

I've been wearing lip liners as full lip colors here lately. However, since they are extremely drying -- I never wear them alone. I always wear a tiny bit of gloss on top.

From left to right -- Jesse's Girl Lip Liner in Melon with Elf's Glossy Gloss in Wild Watermelon, Elf's Mineral Lip Liner in Peachy with Elf's Glossy Gloss in Tangy Tangerine, & Elf's Matte Lip Color in Natural with Elf's Glossy Gloss in Sweet Salmon.

Really liking all of these. I really really like the Elf Matte Lip Colors. I have all but one of them -- but for some reason I'm hooked on this one paired with the gloss. It's like an enhanced natural look for your lips. Makes them look pretty & plump ;) I love it!

I have two Revlon products I've really been liking. I don't wear these together though.. just put them in the same picture lol. I picked out the Revlon Lip Butter in Tutti Frutti & Revlon Colorburst (I believe?) Lipgloss in Papaya.

I love this lip butter! I did a review on it here. I recently picked up this lipgloss because I found it on sale at my local Rite Aid for 75% off! So I ended up paying like $1.87 for it. This lipgloss is extremely pigmented & looks great by itself.

Lastly I have my mixed brands of lipsticks. I picked..

Mac's Viva Glam Nicki, Mac's Creme De Nude (spelling?), Rimmel Kate Moss 12, Covergirl's Fairytale, Revlon's Primrose (was also a Fall fav), Maybelline's Sensational Porcelain Collection lipsticks Porcelain Pink & Flawless Fuchsia (these are limited edition).

I just got these Maybelline lipsticks yesterday, but I already really like them. I plan on doing a separate review on those. Covergirl's Fairytale is such a unique & pretty color. It's like a light pinkish red color for those of you (like myself) who don't like the way bright red lipstick looks on you -- this is a perfect alternative.

I know that's a ton of favorites -- but I just though I'd share them & the swatches with you guys so you can go out and purchase ones that you like :)

Mac Snob Lipstick Dupe!

I recently purchased Mac's Snob lipstick since they didn't have any of the Creme Cup lipsticks in stock. Once I got into the car, I looked in my purse at my Revlon Primrose lipstick to compare it to Mac's Snob. They are almost identical!

As you can see - the Mac Snob lipstick (bottom swatch) is a bit more pigmented than the Revlon one. Of course, look at the price comparison - $6 vs $15! Revlon's is a Creme finish & Mac's is a Satin finish. The Revlon Primrose lipstick works good as an everyday lipstick. I use it a ton. The color lasts pretty decent - Mac's Snob does last longer though. They are almost the same color! If you're wanting around the same color as Snob but don't want to pay or re-purchase a $15 lipstick - Revlon's Primrose is a good dupe! :) I personally love & use both of these.

Favorite Fall Lipsticks

My favorite fall lipsticks:

Lime Crime Coquette - $16

Revlon Super Lustrous - Primrose - $5-6

Covergirl - Sultry - $6

Nyx - Doll - $4-5

Nyx - Hebe - $4-5

Covergirl Queen Collection - Royal Plum - $6

Only one of these (Lime Crime) is a high end brand. But I love these!

The one that I wear the least is the Nyx Hebe just because it's red - and I don't really wear red. However, when I do - I wear this one! It's more of a wearable red more-so than a very bright and crazy looking red. I think it's wearable because it has like little shimmers of gold mixed with it so it tones down the crazy color a bit.

Also, if you like the color of the Lime Crime one - but don't want to spend $16 - I found a dupe of it & reviewed it here:

http://stfulaurenpack.blogspot.com/2011/10/lime-crime-coquette-lipstick-dupe.html 

 

I just got the Primrose & the Royal Plum ones over the weekend. I normally don't really wear dark colored lipsticks - but I loooove this Royal Plum one. I'm also not sure why it's called Royal Plum? It's more like a dark crimson color with blue undertones to me. But I like it. I got a lip liner to wear with this one & it's Rimmel London's Exaggerate Lip Liner in Epic. These two go good together.

The Primrose lipstick is more of a sheer darker baby pink - if that makes sense? Haha. It's not like a really bright baby pink like colors you'd wear in the summertime.

 

The Doll lipstick is a really nice dark pink shade. It has blue undertones & looks nice :D

And for messy lipstick appliers like myself, I recommend using this Elf Lip Lock Pencil. It's clear - and you put it on the outside edges of your lips so when you do put your lipstick on & press your lips together - the color doesn't get all over the outsides of your lips! Plus, it's only $3 -- and they always have sales going on at eyeslipsface.com -- so you may could get it for $1.50 like I did mine :)

I really want to try out some high end lipsticks, but don't want to spend the money on them :( I don't mind spending my money on them if I really like them & would wear them mostly every day but I'm afraid I won't like them after I purchase them & that's like $15 wasted. Blahhh. So if you have any recommendations please let me know! :D