Let's Talk About.. The Perfect Pinks

Hey lovelies! So I thought today that I would try something different and get personal with you today. Pushing all the reviews to the side and get one on one with all of you, on what I think can really hit the lottery when it comes to your makeup routine. There's tons of ways you all do your morning ritual when it comes to putting yourself together in the morning, but let's face it; NONE of us wants to put on a full face of makeup in the morning, taking our time to make sure that it's right, and then trying to keep it up by checking up on it all throughout the rest of the day. The ones that can end up doing ALL of what I just listed, I applaud you for having the wisest patience known to man, and I scream preach to you because it's no fun. We all have our ONE thing that we have to use every day, maybe it's blush because we're lacking that glow to the face, or maybe it's eyeliner on the water line or above the lash line because you want more of a pop on the eyes. But studying women's makeup, and horrendously making trips to the bathroom and always seeing women taking they're time to make sure they look good in a mirror (I think we've all done that), the one thing that always seems to look best is a good pop of pink on the lips. It's most natural because nearly all of us have the natural tone of pink to start with, it will never look so horrifying.

So today, I'm going to show you my top favorite pink lipsticks, ranging from all prices and definitely throw some drugstore ones for you ladies needing quick, cheap access to them :)

"Pink Punch" Baby Lips by Maybelline New York. Price Range; $2.99 at Drugstores

This lip color above is actually not a lipstick, but in fact a lip balm! This is one of Maybelline New York's original Baby Lips collection, which in fact is still in stores. This is in the color "Pink Punch" and this lip color is perfect for someone who really isn't really on board to the lipstick bandwagon, and just wants a little tint of color to their lips. This is the perfect light pink and is not harsh looking at all on the lips. And on the plus side, it also helps visibly restore the lips by up to 6/7 weeks, with constant use of the product. And it's super cheap too, with a lot of product inside the tube. Yay!

"Think Pink" / "901B" Mega Last Lip Color by Wet N Wild. Price Range; $1.99 at Drugstores

This lipstick up here is one of my long time favorites. I love this lip line so much by Wet N Wild, especially this one because it's so affordable and the lipsticks really PAY OFF. I've recommended this lip color to a lot of my friends, and they can even admit this this is one of their favorite natural pinks they constantly end up picking at the end of the day. This pink is not too pink, but it doesn't have too much of yellow undertones underneath. It has that perfect blend and happy medium, is very natural looking to the skin and this lip color can definitely suit all undertones, with pink, yellow or a mixture between the two.

"Great Pink Planet" Opaque Lipstick by Lime Crime. Price Range; $18.00 at LimeCrime.com

This lip color is quite interesting, because when I first glanced at it on Lime Crime's website, I thought to myself  "Ummm... Yeah that's so not going to look good on me". I don't know what it is, but I never thought I would look good in pastels. Probably because I have a mixture under toned skin color and pastels usually look best on people that have more of a softer under toned skin color. But this color definitely changed my mind. When having this on, it felt like I was building up confidence in such a way that how light the color looked, it didn't seem so harsh at all. This color totally screams Malibu Barbie, and recommended for anyone out there that wants to make a statement, but only want it to be on level 2 and not so harsh.

"Make Me Pink" Color Sensational Lipstick by Maybelline New York. Price Range; $5.99 at Drugstores

This color here above is another one of my long term favorite lip colors from my collection. I've had this color for around 3 years now and I can tell you that I absolutely love it, and I will forever purchase it until the day that I die. A pink lipstick with purple berry under tones, it's not too harsh and it's still noticeable that people know your wearing a pretty pink lipstick. You can apply with just one coat to keep it under minimal and natural, or you can put multiple coats on to make the purple undertones stand out more and it still won't look as harsh at all! Recommended for all skin tones with whatever kind of under tone you have in your skin!

"Dollhouse Pink" / "967" Mega Last Lip Color by Wet N Wild. Price Range; $1.99 at Drugstores

This pink is quite interesting, because it kinda of reminds me of the Lime Crime's lipstick "Great Pink Planet" from earlier in this post. A little related to that Malibu Barbie look, but this lip color has a little more of a brighter blue/purple under tone to it. This color is more suitable with anyone who has a cooler undertone to their skin, but people who still have a little bit more of a warmer tone, it can still work, just don't apply too many coats. I love this lip color because it completely reminds me of Candy Land and Spring time, and I think pastel pink lips will definitely fall back again as a huge trend for the upcoming Spring season!

"Stupid Love" Ultra-Matte Lipstick by Melt Cosmetics. Price Range; $19.00 at MeltCosmetics.com

This color above is one of my favorite lipsticks from Melt Cosmetics. There's something about this color that screams to me as a magenta pink lollipop that I just want to eat up and sprinkle sugar all over it. This pink will literally make you feel bold, and no one will say otherwise. This pink will suit all skin tones with all different undertones. The coverage is fantastic and just after one to two coats, this baby is already going to stay on your lips. Since this lipstick is matte, it will make your lips feel a little more dry, but honestly I'm in love with matte lipsticks because it look very clean, and it's in trend right now. A flattering pink and wonderful for all seasons!

"Spellbound" Lip Perfection Lipstick by CoverGirl. Price Range; $4.99 at Drugstores

A bright, warming fuchsia purple/pink, this lipstick is highly opaque and coverage with this is no problem at all! Perfect for that statement wear, and it wouldn't look so harsh. Wonderful for all skin tones and this lipstick line by CoverGirl actually has silk proteins and vitamins in these lip colors that will help restore the lips by up to 7 days with constant use of the product.

"Pink Velvet" Velvetine by Lime Crime. Price Range; $20.00 at LimeCrime.com

This lip color here above is one of my favorites in this entire collection I've picked for you. This pink is literally the perfect pink, with no other different colors of undertones in this. It will suit all skin tones and the best part about this, is that it's MATTE! Apply it like a gloss, with only one coat, watch it dry and you have your perfect matte lip stain! A few of my friends that have actually tried this product said that it feels like paint when putting on an application, and I will say that when using too much, it will feel like your painting your lips. Remember only one coat! I truly recommend the ENTIRE velvetine line by Lime Crime! Will review the other colors for you in the near future ;)

So I hope you all enjoyed this blog post! And let me know if any of you try on these lip colors I have recommended to you! Hope this blog post was helpful to you all. And remember to feel confident when wearing these pinks! :)

Love you, xx

Review Time! ♡ : Melt Cosmetics Lipsticks "Blow" and "Bane"

Hey lovelies! So a while ago, I was researching around on the internet for a lipstick company that was new, cool and most importantly, legit! I can't tell you how many companies that are out there in the world right now trying to scam young women and makeup artists their money, and wiping their pockets swipe clean without actually getting what they want. But I can tell you that right now, this blog post that your reading that you lovelies won't be disappointed. This company IS new, cool, and LEGIT! And I absolutely love the company and the lovely ladies that are in charge of it. I honestly would work for free for them, because that's how much I am in infatuated with them. I wouldn't be here writing this blog post if it wasn't for them. Let's get right into it!

So how I actually discovered this company was interesting. I found them out through Instagram, around the time where the release launch of their previous lip color, a blue lipstick with high pigmentation as can ever be, named "DGAF", and then I found their product being featured on a local You tuber named "Chrisspy" and their bright loudmouth neon orange lipstick named "Bang! Bang!" was on her October favorites video. When I saw that video, I fell instantly in head over heels with how bright and pigmented a orange lipstick can be. I was instantly sold.

The story behind these women on how they started is a wonderful one to hear over and over again. Began as two long time loving friends, knowing that both of them we're opposites, they had a connection with each other like no other friendship ever existed. Lora Arelleno (former MAC Cosmetics makeup artist) and Dana Bomar (former actress) could always bond with each other with their love and passion for makeup. Then one day, BING! A light bulb went off and they thought why not start a company they can both share with each other, while living their passion and sharing it with the world. Launching their site little over a year ago, with the start of 5 beautiful lipstick shades they've created, here begins Melt Cosmetics. And that for them is only just the beginning with their adventure. As Lora Arelleno is currently Rihanna's makeup artist, this journey for them is going to be one of the happiest ones they both will share with each other for a very long time. And they want us to join along with them.

I was lucky to make a purchase around the same time they were launching two BRAND NEW lipsticks and they were making notice around their social media websites. Here above is them in a winter themed photo shoot and they're both wearing their new shades. Lora (left) is wearing the shade "Blow" and Dana (right) is wearing the shade "Bane". Pictures are from Melt Cosmetics Instagram page. Both very extremely guilty pleasure shades, these shades aren't to be worn under any embarrassment. These shades are a statement to wear, and wear them with confidence and pride!

Photo above taken from my Instagram page.

Photo above swatch in indoor light on NC 15 skin.

Blow

Photo above swatch in natural sunlight on NC 15 skin.

Photo above swatch in indoor light on NC 15 skin.

Blow is a forest, emerald green, with a bright finish after applying, with a blue-ish undertone underneath. In person, it can represent a gothic/vampy look. The ladies made note on their website that this lipstick is much more creamier than any of their other matte shades, but honestly, it's not that much of a bother or a big difference. I can see why they would prefer this shade to have more of a luster finish. At first when you open the lipstick itself, I've noticed a lot of bubbles surrounding around it. Don't worry, it's just moisture bubbles, plus the lipstick might have gotten a little bit of heat when inside the package.

Dupes: This color is a little similar to Lime Crime's "Serpentina" but the problem with that is it's a seasonal fall color and they only release it once a year, and they only have a limited supply when they do. Unless you get lucky, or you find a distributor with a few leftovers, Blow is definitely the happiest permanent alternative between the two. Plus Serpentina is a dark vampy emerald green with gold specks in the shade, like reminiscence similar to the back of a snake, and Blow is a forest green and has a lot more of a blue/teal undertone, similar to an ocean in my opinion. Plus, Blow is $19.00 with no tax and Serpentina is $20.00 with tax. Blow is definitely a color to stock up on.

Overall Rating: 5/5

Application: 5

Coverage: 5

Color Payoff: 5

Texture: 5

Wear Time: 5

Packaging: 5

Bane

Photo above swatch in natural sunlight on NC 15 skin.

Photo above swatch in indoor light on NC 15 skin.

Bane is literally the BLACKEST BLACK you'll ever grace yourself upon, with a shine over top. A true, very pigmented matte black. Very creamy, and it really doesn't feel like a matte finish on your lips, so it won't feel like it's drying. Got around a good 7 hours of wear, which is surprising because some black lipsticks won't carry that quality with it. Just apply a little concealer with a precision brush and clean any over lined areas you messed up on.

Dupes: Lime Crime's "Styletto" is similar to Bane, but the issue with that is Styletto has a glossy finish when applying it, verses with Bane has a matte finish. Melt swears to their own secrecy that their shades must all have a matte finish and that's what makes them special and unique with their lipsticks. If you don't like a matte finish, then definitely try Styletto as another alternative. But Bane is special like no other matte black lipstick and worth stocking up in your collection.

Overall Rating: 5/5

Application: 5

Coverage: 5

Color Payoff: 5

Texture: 5

Wear Time: 5

Packaging: 5

Conclusion: I can honestly say that I love these shades. I think these ladies deserve a round of applause for the creativity they've both put into the whole release launch, because it's absolutely amazing, and they deserve it. For $19.00 a tube, 4.5g/ 0.16 oz of product, you get a lot of product. And when I mean a lot, I mean A LOT! These shades all come in a matte finish, so it will look more cleaner looking on your lips. And lastly, they will hold you over almost around 7 hours of wear, which is the most amazing part of all. All the shades are gorgeous, vivid, and they are cruelty free, vegan, paraben free, and gluten free. And if any of you are kind of afraid on stepping out of your comfort zone, not so sure if you can pull these colors off, or probably not even allowed to wear them, don't you worry about that. These ladies created neutral to even more wearable colors for you to try out. So in the end, every one of you will find your happy medium. Will be reviewing more of their shades for you all in the future! Go check them out! 

If you want to shop Blow and Bane, or the rest of Melt Cosmetics collection, click here!

*NOTE*: Professional photos are not mine. All rights of those photos go to Danielle DeBruno (Photographer), Lora Arellano (Owner) and Dana Bomar (Owner).

Thank you so much for reading!

Love you, xx