Lips For Every Occasion!

Since starting my blog, I have been desperate to do swatches! They photograph amazingly and also look really fun to do! So I thought that I would show you five lipsticks/lip glosses/lip combinations that I reach for for certain occasions.


Left to right in order of mention

Make an effort for school days

 

 

I couldn't wait to buy the Maybelline Baby Lips (Click here to buy!) as I had read so many good things about them. Even my Mum was telling me that she had read about these amazing tinted lip balms that were launching in the UK soon (although it took me a long time to understand what she was talking about because she said that they were Bourjois!). I have the colour 'Cherry Me' and it doesn't look much straight after you have applied it, but it does develop into a lovely light berry pink colour. They are sheer so perfect for school and It also feel like they form a protective layer of moisture for your lips throughout the day. However I find that it draws attention to the slightest bit of flakiness on my lips so a couple of minutes before I apply it, I use the Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm (Click here to buy!) to combat this. It tingles and soothes sore lips and quickly and effectively repairs them. It smells yummy but there is no real flavour.

 

Weekend out-and-about days

 

 

One day a few years ago I decided that I wanted to start to wear make-up and so my mum and I went to our local Boots and Superdrug to pick up the essentials. The Natural Collection stand attracted me because everything is £1.99 and it is always on 3 for £5. One of the items I bought on that trip was their Juicy Lips Lip Gloss in 'Caramel Shortcake' (I can't seem to find the colour on the Boots website, I hope they haven't discontinued it!). It is the most beautiful deep dusty rose colour that is very close to the actual colour of my lips. The formula is not sticky and it is really lovely to apply. It is beautiful on its own but to give it that little bit extra I put the Vaseline 'Rosy Lips' on underneath (Click here to buy!) It makes it a little more glossy and I think makes your lips look amazing! This lip combination is my go-to lip look as it is my perfect your-lips-but-better combo!

A little bit extra days

 

 

This lipstick by MUA is for those days where I might be doing something a little bit special like a birthday lunch or an outing with my friends. It is shade 6 and is a shimmery purple toned coral (Click here to buy!). I am not very daring with my lipstick colour choices so wanted to try colours that were a little outside my comfort zone from a cheap brand. These lipsticks are creamy to apply and last well. I love that there is the option to apply them with a brush by using the little pot of product on the end which you can unscrew although I tend to just use the stick. I'm not normally drawn to colours that have a pearlescent sheen to them but I really like this one.

Daring Days/Evenings

 

 

I found this lipstick by Maybelline discounted to £1 at my local Boots (I think that they have discontinued the colour but I have found it on Amazon). It is one of their Colour Sensational lipsticks in '280 Purple Glam'. it is a medium hot pink colour with a hint of purple in it. I really like the formula because it is very glossy and applies evenly. It has a tiny bit of glitter in it which isn't obvious on the lips but just makes it catch the light nicely. I wear this lipstick when I am feeling a bit bold and perhaps I am going out for dinner.

 Want to be trendy days

 



 

Last Autumn I loved the vampy lips trend and became addicted to the Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in 'Raplumsel' (Click here to buy!). It is the perfect deep berry/plum shade. I know that it is nearly summer but I think that I will wear this colour all year round. It is a thick, soft texture that looks super glossy. It smells yummy and sweet but has no great flavour. Underneath I wear the Natural Collection lip pencil in 'Mulberry'. The colour really complements the gloss stick and makes it look richer and sharper. If I want to turn it into a real statement lip, I colour in the lip with the pencil, which makes the colour deeper and bolder. Also, if I am not feeling that brave, I blot it out with a tissue which makes it into a subtle lip stain.

Thank you so much for reading and I hope you enjoyed this post!