GIVE A WOMAN THE RIGHT LIPSTICK AND SHE CAN CONQUER THE WORLD
Lipstick is the one thing that can change the whole way a person looks, as my mum always used to tell me, a little lipstick can brighten up the whole face and those who know me, will know that I can't go on a shopping trip without adding another shade to my on going collection.
I recently decided to buy the infamous Kylie Jenner Lip Kit, I decided to buy every colour she had released at that time as I knew the demand for them was high and how quick they would sell out. I honestly believe that you can't go wrong in grabbing one of these kits. The lip kit comes with one matte gloss and a lip liner to match, they are priced at $29 which converts to around £20, bargain right?
Compared to other high end lipstick brands this lip kit is actually competitively cheap, any lip stick accompanied by a lip liner bought from Chanel, Mac or Charlotte Tilbury would cost you something between £30-£50 making this Lip Kit very popular worldwide. ( If this is still out of your price range you can try out the NYX MATTE GLOSS'S or the COLOUR POP MATTE LIPSTICKS.
TIP: Before applying any product to your lips always ensure that they are well exfoliated and clean, you can do this by either using a normal exfoliation glove or by using my favourite, Lush lip exfoliation. After this I then apply a lip primer to ensure that the lipstick stays in place and stays hydrated, I use the Lip Insurance by Too Faced Cosmetics.
I do also find with these products that they can become slightly dry on the lips, to deal with this I apply a tiny dot of clear lip gloss to the centre of my lips, any lip gloss is fine, however I like to use the Soap and Glory Mother Pucker XL as I find this gives my lips a slight plump affect.
CANDY K
The first colour I tried was 'Candy K', this lip kit colour is somewhere between a nude and a pink making this the perfect colour for everyday wear. This colour is very similar to the Louboutin Silky Satin Me Nude (although this Louboutin one is more of a gloss).
DOLCE K
The next shade is Dolce K a brownish, nude (one of my favourites). This shade is one of the most popular shades released. This is because it is such a versatile colour, complimenting any skin tone and it is also adaptable to your occasion of wear, whether you wish to wear as a casual day time colour or an evening going out colour.
I find that the Estee Lauder Double Wear Lip Pencil, 08 Spice is the exact same colour as the Dolce K liner, making this a perfect alternative as is the Barry M lip liner in shade No.5.
POSIEK
My next favourite is Posie K, this colour is a purple shade which will look particularly nice during summer. The reason I was drawn to this colour is becuase it looks completely different in opposing lights, in some lights it looks very pink however in others it is a very dark purple.
I found a few alternative lip sticks to this shade, all from various different places and I'm sure you'd be able to find something similar. The similar lipsticks I have are the Chanel Allure Velvet- La Raffinee, Louboutin Velvet - Rococotte, Maybelline forever 14h stay - Always plum.
(Louboutin, Chanel, Kylie Lipkit)
MARY JO K
The last Kylie Lip Kit is Mary Jo K. This is such a beautiful and vibrant colour and definitely stands out. This lipstick is perfect if you want to go pretty natural on your make up as otherwise it may be over powering. I can't wait to wear this shade on holiday with a nice tan and all white clothing.
I have so many red lipsticks already but thought I might as well have a new matte as the one I do have Lip stain by Rimmel, I find makes my lips go flakey and after a few hours starts disappearing leaving an unattractive red line around my lips, which isn't a good look after a couple of glasses of wine!
There are more than likely a fair few similar products to Mary J K but some that I own are Yves Saint Lauren- Rouge The Matts 201, Lancome L'absolu Rouge 132, using the Dior liner pencil in Rouge Dior 999
(Yves saint laurent, Lancome, Kylie Lip Kit)
The Kylie lip kits are such good colours and do not come off, they can go through pretty much anything and stay as they are, so you may get home after a night out with only one fake eyelash attached, a hair style that you definitaly didnt leave the house with, but your Kylie Lip Kit will still be just as good as it was when you left.
PRIMERS
A lot of people slack when it comes to priming our skin, but what most people do not know is that priming is one of the most important parts of doing your make up and it plays a key part to ensuring the application of foundation is smooth and flawless giving lasting results. Keeping our skin cleansed and primed changes the whole way the foundation looks, not to mention how healthier your skin will be.
Before I started using primer I didn't quite see the point, but I promise once you use it, you won't stop.
The biggest benefit of primer for me, is that it fills in my pores,leaving my skin not only feeling but also looking picture perfect.
The primer I have always used and honestly don't think I would change using, is Benefit Pore Professional. This product is perfect for any skin type and dries to a matt finish, it is also a beige colour so blends well with any skin tone. This product is only around £25 pounds which is very reasonable price for the magic it works and for this price I don't feel as though people necessarily would want to go cheaper but another well known primer on the market is the Rimmel Stay Matt Primer which is priced at £5.
I recently tried the latest primer which every one is trying, the Mens Niva Post Shave Balm £3.50. I know what you are all thinking, 'why would I use a mens shaving balm to prime my face', the sales assistant thought the same. I did query this product myself as it was only £3. This primer has a strong aftershave smell to it, which I didn't mind, however the product itself disappointed me, probably because I saw everyone obsessing over it and thought it was going to be AMAZING. I found this particular primer made my face look greasy all day, this may be as I already have oily skin, so may work better with someone with dry skin. I guess for £3 you can afford to experiment and if it doesn't work out, save it for your dads next birthday.
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