Monday 27 February 2017

A Working Week in Lipstick #3

week in lipstick urban decay too faced nars charlotte tilbury mac

It’s been ages since I did one of these so I thought I’d try to get back into it starting now! Lipstick is one of my favourite makeup items and I love changing what I’ve got on each day although some of my lipsticks are more similar to each other than I sometimes think they are!

Monday
I went with Urban Decay Vice Comfort Matte lipstick in Backtalk today and this has to be one of the most comfortable matte formulations I’ve tried and I suppose the clue is in the name! It’s a beautiful mauve shade that isn’t drying at all and wears off evenly, I love it!

Tuesday
I wasn’t working today so went with something a little more daring than my usual nude pinks with this Too Faced Melted lipstick in Fig! I absolutely love the shade; it’s so rich and vibrant! This isn’t a lipstick I would wear to work though because I find myself checking my lips/teeth in the mirror quite a lot with this as it doesn’t completely dry down and has a tendency to move about a little! I got my mini in a set last Christmas and I don’t wear it nearly enough! It’s worth the extra effort though as it feels good on my lips and wears off slowly leaving a gorgeous stain behind.

urban decay backtalk too faced melted fig swatch
l-r: Urban Decay Backtalk, Too Faced Melted Fig 

Wednesday
I picked up this NARS Audacious lipstick in Anita last year and it’s another one I don’t reach for enough. I was a bit unsure of the colour when I first saw it in the flesh after buying as it seems to lean a little warm on me but I’ve grown to really like it (especially when I’ve got tan on). Again, it’s a comfortable creamy formula that lasts a good few hours on my lips before it starts to feel a little drier – but a bit of clear balm extends it a while longer!

Thursday
After falling in love with the K.I.S.S.I.N.G formula of Bitch Perfect, I picked up Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips in Liv it Up. Like NARS Anita, the colour wasn’t quite what I was expecting – it’s very pink! This might be something to do with my lips though and not the actual colour of the lipsticks! Anyway, once I got over the pinkness, this is a beautiful lipstick and the K.I.S.S.I.N.G formula is probably my favourite lipstick formula ever! It’s so long-lasting and hydrating and I love it!

Friday
Just before Christmas, MAC had 20% off so while I was getting my mum a foundation I treated myself to my second MAC lipstick in Brave, a satin formula. Again, and I didn’t mean this post to be about initial disappointment in lipstick but I was shocked at how pink this turns up on my lips! It settles down after a while though and a little more mauve shows through which I prefer but overall although it’s comfortable, it’s not the longest lasting and overall I don’t get the hype for MAC lipsticks! This also looks quite similar in the swatch to Liv it Up but I find Liv it Up shinier and brighter overall!

nars audacious anita charlotte tilbury liv it up mac brave swatch
l-r: NARS Audacious Anita, Charlotte Tilbury Liv It Up, MAC Brave


So that’s another working week in lipstick! Let me know if you have tried any of these shades or what you’d recommend for a mauve lipstick lover like me!

See my last working week in lipstick posts here and here!

Danielle xx

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84 comments

  1. gosh, i love all lipsticks you have just shown. perfect for a day to day wear. my go to at the moment is the charlotte tilbury pillow talk lipstick.


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  2. Love these kinds of shades, UD Backtalk has been on my wish list for a while now, glad to hear it performs really well!

    The Makeup Directory

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    1. It is beautiful and I can't get over how much I love the formula! Xx

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  3. I love these posts and I always want to give it a go, but I am so unadventurous in a morning!

    Danielle xx
    http://www.fashionbeautyblog.co.uk/

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    1. Haha I'm quite unadventurous too as you can see by the shades! I just can't stop buying them! Xx

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  4. I love all of these shades, they're all really pretty! I love the sound of Backtalk, especially if it isn't drying! x

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  5. I love the look of the NARS one, so pretty!

    xo, Liz
    http://lipstickandconfetti.com

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  6. These are all my kind of shades :) Brave is a quite pink on me too ;) x

    Mummy's Beauty Corner

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  7. Fig is a pretty colour! I need to get more of the too face liquid lipsticks.
    Kathy x
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  8. Anita looks like the perfect dusty rose shade, I like it!
    Ela | www.stealingyoursunbeams.wordpress.com

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  9. Anita is such a pretty color, I've been looking at it and Backtalk for a while! x

    Beauty From Katie

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  10. That coral shade and wow it's really pretty

    Beauty Candy Loves
     

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  11. Such a lovely shades. Liked it.
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  12. These are definitely my kind of shades! TF Melted Fig is fab!! xx

    Beautylymin| LuxuryFragranceGiveaway

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  13. Anita is a gorgeous shade, I love Nars lipsticks, thanks for sharing. Awesome post Danielle, Happy Pancake Day lovely x

    ALittleKiran | Bloglovin

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  14. Fig is a beautiful colour, I wish it dried down, I know I'd make a big mess with it. I like brave, but when I got it, I didn't notice how pink it is, it must be the store light :) I think I'll make a lot use of it in spring&summer.

    Ela BellaWorld

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    1. I'm glad I'm not the only one who thought it was more pink than at first glance! Xx

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  15. I have Anita hiding away somewhere, must also dig it out! xx

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  16. Just when I think I don't need any more lipsticks, I see this post!! Lovely colors.

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  17. Oh, you've got me with this post Danielle, I love lipsticks and your week in them are fab, I love these style of posts! Have a lovely day :)

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  18. The Too Faced one is my fave :) it's so beautiful ! Have a lovely day xx

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  19. Fig looks like my kind of colour! Unfortunately I find Too Faced Melted formula gives me that gross white ring in the middle of my lips. :-(

    Shireen | Reflection of Sanity

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    1. Ah no I hate that too but I don't get it from these, Nuxe Reve de Miel is the worst offender for me! Xx

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  20. I understand wearing lipsticks that although are by different brand, they are so similar! Love a good creamy formula like the NARs one!
    Charlotte / Charlotte's Picks

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    1. Easily done when you're a fan of pinky nudes! Xx

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  21. I love the idea of this post. To be honest I'm boring and wear the same lipstick most days to work haha! Mac Brave looks like a lovely shade x

    LAURA ­| Laura Thinks About

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    1. There are definitely some in my collection I could reach for everyday too! Xx

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  22. Anita is so gorgeous. I regret not getting it before liquid lipsticks took off. So nice to see you using classic lipsticks. I am trying to get more use out of them too xxx
    Sal | UmmBabyBeauty

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    1. I definitely use them more than anything else as my lips can be so temperamental with liquid lipstick formulas! Xx

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  23. These shades are so wearable.
    Great picks.
    xx
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  24. I really want to try the too faced melted lipsticks! I nominated you for the one lovely blogger award.
    Aleeha xXx
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  25. That Too Faced Fig lipstick looks so so so stunning :D

    xx Sofia | SOFIAADOT

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  26. This is such a fun idea for a post! I love all of those shades - we definitely have a "type"! ;)

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  27. Love these shades! I'm trying to wear lipsticks more instead of only lip balm :)
    xx Elisa
    Francine's Place | Diy & Lifestyle Blog

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    1. I usually just put them on in the morning then top up with lip balm through the day! Xx

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  28. I love changing my lipsticks too. UD Backtalk has been on wishlist forever. I really like TooFaced melted fig and Nars Anita too.

    Ash | www.mstantrum.com
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    1. Backtalk is gorgeous! As are melted fig and Anita 🙈 Xx

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  29. All these shades are beautiful and definitely wearable for work! I try and stick in one bold colour a week when I'm at work just because! NARS Audacious Anita is absolutely stunning and perfect for Spring! xx

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    1. Yes, I should totally do that too and step out of my comfort zone a little more! Xx

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  30. Great post! I just got one of the Too Faced Malted lipstick and I love the one I just got Chocolate Honey :)

    Kayla
    Sheer Beauty Blog

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  31. These shades are beautiful! I love the Charlotte Tilbury Liv it Up.

    Tia The 10am Blog

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  32. The pink shades are great for everyday at work! Thanks for sharing your faves!

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    I AM YASMIN

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  33. These are all such stunning shades, Bitch Perfect is personally one of my favourites!

    Danielle xx
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  34. What gorgeous shades...All are literally the shades of my choice...Great Post babe...xx, Neha

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  35. I love all of these! Such great nudes!

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  36. Oooo I like the MAC Brave, very spring!!!

    Charlotte x

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  37. I have a mini Too Faced melted lipstick in this neon pink shade which is way too bright for me to wear but I love the formula and have been wanting to pick up another shade... May have to look into melted fig :)

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  38. So many great lipsticks. I really want to treat myself to Mac in Brave.

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    1. Thanks Izabela, definitely have a swatch in store if you can, it's a lot pinker than I thought! Xx

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  39. Love these pink shades I usually choose pink shades though I'm trying other colours now.

    Lauren x Huggled

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    1. Haha me too but I always come back to these! Xx

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  40. Such lovely shades, great post x
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