Happy New Year Everyone!!!
Man! Oh, Man! It's been a while! I hope you are all doing very well and that this new year will give you the opportunity to do all the wonderful things you couldn't do in 2015.

I'm so happy to be back here. So much wonderful things happened the past year on my french blog that was m.i.a here.
Anyway, I'm pleased to write something new here and of course it has to be about lipsticks.

My complexion and my boldness allows me to experiment a lot with colors. That's what happened with this hue of color.
I can easily say that i'm about those shades all year long. I do not care if purple is set to be a color for cold weather. I like it ...i wear it!

To start 2016 on a brighter note, what better way than a post full of lipsticks, purple and feng shui?

Often associated with prosperity, purple hues are set to reveal your more colorful side. So if your entourage finds you to be a little excentric, it isn't really your fault...Blame it on your lipstick... not alcohol ;-)


I chose 7 (with a surprise) lip products with different textures, finishes and of course, color...but still keeping it within the theme and by scanning the spectrum from lighter to darker shades.
In no particular order, here they are.


"#36 Pourpre Jazzy" Rouge Edition Bourjois

I'm a fan of the velvet range which is in my opinion the best lipstick the french brand came out with.
This shade turns out to be more on the mauvy side. It compliments my complexion very well... if i say so myself (please Mr Carter get out of here!).
This lipstick has a creamy texture which allows the bullet to glide on my lips.
Even though it is longlasting (about 10h), it stills feels comfortable throughout the day.
I am very pleased with this lipstick. It is hydrating, feels comfortable and has a very noble lasting power. I'm a fan!


"#08 Grandest Grape" Chubby Stick Intense Clinique
Buying this lip crayon was a no-brainer to me juste because i was already familiar with its quality since i already own another color: #03 Maraschino a red one.
I did not jump on the early buzzing Chubby wagon simply because i found them to be not that pigmented. However, i'm all about this Intense version.
I must say, for the price, 20€, i'll rather buy Revlon's Colorburst Matte Balms. They are pigmented and more opaque, longlasting and cheaper.
Anyway, this chubby stick intense is easy to apply, comfortable and lasts roughly 9h.
Even if i don't enjoy its ligth scent, it doesn't bother me.
However, I must say that i'm disappointed with this shade which I found to be less pigmented than the red one. The other thing that bothered me was the fact that the lid comes off very easily. Since I tend to bring my lipstick with me anywhere I go, i had the messy surprise to see my bag stained with it.




#135 Raspberry Rhapsody Color Elixir by Color Sensational Maybelline
I have a complete review on these coming real soon.
For me, this lip lacquer is more suited for warmer weather or if you are into glossy lips without the stickiness.
This color is not the most pigmented and it comes out very sheer and very glossy. I would have prefer more pigmentation.




Lasting Finish by Kate #29 Rimmel
It is probably the most vibrant violet i own but that doesn't keep me from loving it...very....very...very much!
Like other Rimmel products, this does not disappoint. It has that signature scent that some love and other don't. I don't mind it but if it was less intense i will be very happy!
I own two colors from this range #29 and 30. It was a limited edition in France but i know you can still have them online or in Great Britain.





Lasting Finish by Kate #30 Rimmel
This one has more of a satin/shiny finish.
Like the others from the Kate collection, this lipstick has a great quality, is comfortable, longlasting and cheap. I could not be happier!
This color is what i have in mind when i think of a purple lipstick; not too blue, not too red. I could wear this anyday, everyday.




#05 Matte Muse Kiko
I am not a fan of the applicator too tricky and time consuming. I am also not a fan of the packaging (it a glass container and you have 8mL which is too much).
However, i love the color and the mat finish.
It is a pretty bright mauvy rosy shade.


#380 Dark Night Waterl-Oops! Moisture Renew Rimmel
I already talked about this range in a previous post so i am not going to go in depth here.
The pigmentation is great, the bullet glides soflty on the lips thanks to oils within the formula but without the greasy feeling and comfortable and last a good 6h.



#10 Palace Garnet By Terry
This one (the surprise!) is a recent addition from the 2015 Christmas collection.
I am a fan! The color is right up in my alley and the quality is amaaaazing!
The odd-looking brush allows me to easily reach every corner of my lips. It is easy to apply not like the Kiko one...even if they look fairly the same.
I am really impress with the lasting power. After a full day of drinking and eating (twice!), my lips were still stained.
If you know a little bit of something on By Terry,you know this one is pricey...but i love it!



#04 Longlasting Lipstick Rimmel
This is my most bold/vampy/what-happened-to-you one.
Funny fact, i bought this by mistake. I wanted a dark burgundy lipstick and i stumble upon this online which look more red than violet. But as you can see it is a deep violet. I still like to wear it though!


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