Lip products are first and foremost my favourite beauty/make up product. I could leave the house without a scrap of make up on but I always need to have something on my lips, be it a balm or a simple gloss. Despite the fact that I have the driest lips in the North West (I believe), I don't feel complete unless I have something on my lips. I also feel like lip colours are the make up product that compliment outfits the most, you can have a simple piece on but it can be lifted instantly with a bright red lip or a coral coloured gloss. Now that the cold weather has officially hit, I'm finding myself reaching for deeper and darker tones, as well as my trustworthy lip balms, and while rooting through my make up drawer, discovering last seasons party lipsticks I forgot about. I HAD to write a post about my top 10 lip products that I favour during the autumn and winter season, especially when they compliment so many of my favourite ensembles at this time of year. So whether this post inspires you to step out of your comfort zone and try a deep berry shade, you want a new Christmas party red, or your lips are in serious need of some TLC, I hope this post helps..
Natasha xxx
(PS. Please excuse any spacing or line problems in this post, I'm looking into this problem ASAP!!)
1) Nuxe Paris 'Reve de Miel Lip Balm..
First up is one of the best lip balms I have ever used. Fellow beauty readers/obsessors will recognise this cult product as I often see it appearing on various beauty blogs,but there is a reason. I often find lip balms to glide on easily to only then slip off a second later, but this is the exception. It is thick, nourishing, smells ABSOLUTELY lovely, (a mixture of honey and lemon, I would strangely describe it as!) and has amazing staying power. I am not one to usually love hyped products but with this one, it is absolutely worth all the love and praise it gets. Your new winter lip saviour.
This lipstick is the newest addition to my make up bag. I own various shades of reds and pinks, some that will make an appearance in this post, but I have been on the hunt for a deeper berry shade that will see me through the current season. This colour is absolutely beautiful and I find when I am wearing clothes in similar shades this lipstick enhances the outfit and compliments them. The colour looks very dark but as seen on my hand, it actually appears a very wearable (in my opinion) berry shade that has become one of my favourite EVER MAC lipstick. If you're looking to step outside your comfort zone with a deep dark lipstick this season, go for this one.
3) Bourjois Rouge Edition Velvet In 'Hot Pepper'
Up next is another product that gets its fair share of attention in the beauty world, which is the Rouge Edition Velvet Lip Product from Bourjois. I.have included this because again, I love the wearable element to this product. If you don't want a full on lipstick during the day but you still want some colour to elevate things, I think products like these are perfect. I don't find these drying at all, they really do live up to their name sake, giving a very 'velvety' soft feel on the lips, however I sometimes find I have to apply a few coats to really build up the colour. Despite this, the affordable price and the gorgeous colour of this product make it one of my winter must-haves.
4) MAC Lipstick In 'Rebel'
Here we have another old faithful MAC product of mine. Like 'DIVA' I discovered this when wanted a new party lipstick for the A/W season last year. While similar in terms of the matte finish, deep bold colour and staying power, this is a blackcurrant/purple berry tone that is perfect for someone who is a fan of bright lipsticks and is looking for a new shade. As you can see on the swatch, it definitely has hints of a deep fuchsia to it as well, so for those who are attached to their trustworthy pinks, slowly step away and give this a go.
5) Chanel Rouge Coco Shine Lipstick In 'FICTION'
Aaah Chanel lipsticks. I would have to say that these 'Coco Shine' lip products are up there with my favourite lipsticks EVER. Whilst I appreciate the matte pigments from MAC, and their staying power, I appreciate these equally for how subtle and beautiful they are. As previously mentioned, I have extremely dry lips, I often find myself applying a bit of lip balm before putting on a lipstick to stop my lips getting dried out. However with these, not the case. They glide on perfectly, are so wearable, particularly for the day time when I want to make effort but not be too over done, and excuse the pun, but they really give the most amazing shine. The shade 'FICTION' is another beautiful berry tones, yes you might realise the running theme of berry tones within this post, (sorry haha) but this had to be included because of how wearable they are. If you're looking for an alternative to a matte lipstick, or you want to start of slow and steady in the world of berry colours.. this is for you.
6) MAC Satin Lipstick In 'MAC RED'
Making a move away from matte purple/berry tones, here we have a red satin lipstick from MAC. Fans of satin products and something a little more understated will appreciate this, as it offers an alternative to the other cult red MAC products such as 'Ruby Woo' and 'Russian Red'. I would describe this shade as a lovely cherry red, it is appropriate for any occasion and as is often the case with MAC products has great staying power. This is in my top ten for this time of year because I know if I need a red lipstick for any occasion, day to night, this is the one.
7) Borjois Colour Boost Lip Crayon In 'Plum Russian'
Another of Borjois cult beauty products here, the 'Colour Boost' lip crayon. I have these in various shades, however I must say that Plum Russian is my favourite, which is perfectly appropriate for this time of year. I keep this in my every day make-up bag as whenever I need some colour on my lips, these products are my saviour. They are the main lip product that I keep in my bag and wear on a daily basis, they don't dry my lips, glide on easily and look beautifully glossy. The Plum Russian also has the best colour and pigment in my opinion, and really is a lovely plummy berry shade. A make up must have for £7.99.
8) NARS Lip Pencil In 'Red Square'
I'm not usually one for lip pencils, not only because I'm very lazy but.. well just because I'm very lazy! I'm a huge Nars fan and remember seeing this in a video with Miranda Kerr's make up artist talking about which products she used on her. I had been seeing her working some lovely red lips so I decided to go and purchase this one. I was not disappointed, mainly because the colour is a lovely deep orangey red, but also because I can really use this all over my lips. Because of the slightly chubby pencil, I find it very easy to apply, and again, my dry lip problem doesn't arise because I don't tend to find this too drying. It's a really great product when I want something orangey toned and for my lips to look SUPER defined. I've also added other deep reds on top of this colour before to make it look even better.
9) MAC 'RIRI Holiday Collection' In 'PLEASURE BOMB'
Here I start with a little apology in regards to this product, not only because some of you might be sick of MAC lipsticks by this point, but this is my top ten picks, and most of my lip collection is MAC, so I have to be truthful! But I also have to apologise because I believe this product might be unavaible to purchase now due to it being part of a limited edition 'RIRI HOLIDAY COLLECTION' which Rihanna does with MAC. It is a beautiful MATTE shade called 'Pleasure Bomb', and I just had to included it because of the colour. I picked this up at a discounted cosmetics store in Chesire Oaks shopping outlet (they have one in Bicester Village too, I advise you to go, some hidden gems in there!) which tend to sell discontinued, discounted, and sometimes past season collections, which I think is how I managed to get my hands on this. Enough of the chit chat, I basically had to include this because it is the perfect raspberry pink shade to wear at this time of year, it is described as a bright fuschia, which is obvious from the swatch, however it has a lovely raspberry shade to it. I think this is the perfect autumnal alternative to a bright pink lip. Try 'Girl About Town' by MAC for a similar effect.
10) Elizabeth Arden Eight Hour Cream
I believe I have saved possibly my favourite, and the best product until last. Before I found, Nuxe 'Reve di Miel' this was the ONLY lip balm that I used and that worked for me. It probably isn't anything surprising or new to cult beauty readers but for newbies who are looking for a new lip balm to soothe their lips, look no further. This is moisturising, soft and can be used on anything from dry patches to burns, and from eyebrows to your lips. It really is a product that lives up to its popularity, and one thing I have to say is that I LOVE the scent. It is a very distinctive smell that believe some people would not care for, I however like it, and only realised how much when I got the fragrance free version recently! A must have product.
