In today's post I'll be talking about some products I've been lusting after for quite awhile. I'll also show a few products at different price points, to show you don't necessarily have to break the bank, unless you want to, in which case please do and let me live vicariously through your spending.
This week I'm going to focus on liquid to matte lipsticks. These are a relatively new sensation, but I really do think they are a game changer. If applied well, they last all day, barely transfer and now you have more than just a flat matte option. I am naturally drawn to matte lipsticks myself, I have a good lip preparation routine and don't find mattes that drying as a result. I also love that I don't have to reapply every 2-3 hours. There's a few brands I've really been obsessing about lately too.
Jeffree Starr Cosmetic's Christmas releases from their Facebook page.
The first brand I need to talk about has to be Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Created by an absolute vision, it's a vegan and cruelty free brand that packs a lot of punch. They retail at $18 for 5.6ml which really isn't too bad, but then you consider the cost of delivery. If you buy from Jeffree Star Cosmetics it's free delivery on shopping baskets over $100, but if you purchase from Beautylish you get free delivery to Ireland on baskets over $50, which makes it seem way cheaper. The only thing about buying from secondary retailers like Beautylish is that colours you want won't be restocked as often as they will be from the main source. Coming up to Black Friday you can definitely expect some shipping deals to surface, if you have the patience for it. I generally don't, but I'm also a complete techno-phobe.
A selection from their collection named for Disney princesses.
If I talk about JSC, I have to mention LASplash Cosmetics. I've noticed online retailers seem to have the ability to choose more "alternative" colours than those who have a counter to answer to. I think their Day of the Dead collection is a great example of this, and shows that mattes don't need to be flat. They offer 6 beautiful metallic, almost foiled shades, Catrina being my pick of the litter. The only draw back is that while they retail at $14 (I can't find a quantity for this brand), it's $27.95 to ship to Ireland, which is a bad enough dose, without the ridiculous customs charges a lot of people get hit by. Customs charges really seem up to absolute luck in Ireland. Some pay every single time, and some people never get hit by them! Buuuut if you order from All Cosmetics Wholesale there seems to be free shipping to Ireland, but again, much less of a selection. They seem to only have some of their more "wearable" shades.
Above are some of their more alternative shades, photo sourced from their Facebook page.
I couldn't do a post on liquid lipstick and not mention Anastasia Beverly Hills. Originally known for her magic with brows, the company has now spread to contouring and liquid lipsticks. I'm so obsessed with these. Whoever is Head of Marketing deserves multiple handshakes. It just seems like such a glamourous brand. And when I wear lipstick that's what I want. I'm fairly sure I won't get married unless I'm wearing Heathers, a beautiful oxblood shade. I want to be a woman who drinks some water and doesn't leave a manky lip mark on my glass. I just want to be glamourous and put together, and these lipsticks are the key I'm fairly sure. They're $20 (again can't find the quantity, which is disappointing) and are $17.95 for delivery to Ireland. Have read online there are a lot of issues with ordering, such as slow processing and dispatch, and sometimes issues with the order once it's arrived. They can be bought in Macy's in the US, so if you're over there you can actually see them before purchasing, which is always nice.
Liberated from Sleek MakeUp's Twitter account.
Now, my last two choices are much more easily accessed for us Irish girls. First up we have Sleek, available from Boots online, and in larger stores, as well as from thier own online store. Their Matte Me collection isn't the largest, with 6 somewhat varied colours. I have Fandango Purple myself and I'm a huge fan. It's a beautiful, unusual purple shade, true to colour. Applies easily, but does flake off with wear, but for €6.49 it's hard to beat. Spend €25 online and you get free store collection, spend €50 and you get free home delivery, but it does take a day or two longer.
From a wonderful Twitter account.
Lastly we have TheBalm and their Meet Matt(e) Hughes collection (7.4ml), available from both Cloud10Beauty and very recently Debenhams (online only for Cork so far, but instore in Dublin). They retail at €15.50, with Debenhams currently doing 10% off right now. Cloud10Beauty do free delivery in Ireland on orders over €25 and Debenhams offer free standard delivery on orders over €30. To be honest, this is the collection I am least excited for. There just isn't enough variation in colour for the price you pay. I'd love to see a deep, dirty plum, or a very flashy magenta. I don't think you can really fault a brand for personal choice though, and you get oceans of product for the price.
All in all, if I could afford them I'd have several Jeffree Star and ABH liquid lipsticks, but for now I'll stick to my Sleek with the hope that TheBalm will release some variation. If you have any brands you think I'd be interested in, please leave a comment here or on my latest Instagram snap!
Love,
MyBuzzyBeauty
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