Sunday 23 December 2012

Review and Swatches: Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet

Hello!

I was quite excited to receive this in the mail- Lime Crime's new liquid matte lipstick. They're called Velvetines and the shade I have is Red Velvet.

Lime Crime Velvetines in Red Velvet
Lime Crime Velvetines liquid lipstick in Red Velvet




Swatch of Lime Crime's Velvetines liquid lipstick in Red Velvet
Swatch of Lime Crime's Velvetines liquid lipstick in Red Velvet

Review:
  • Packaging: the packaging is cute- the red Velvetines cap on a frosted matte plastic bottle. 
  • Colour: bright blue-based red, matte finish. When I say bright, I mean it. It really stands out on my skin- it's a look-at-me shade. The matte finish is really evident- it gives the lipstick a unique, velvety look. Unfortunately, it emphasises any lines on your lips and settles into cracks- as you can see in the picture- so this may not be the best idea for more mature skins.
  • Pigmentation: highly pigmented liquid, one swipe is enough for opacity.
  • Application: it's a liquid lipstick, and it's runny. It also dries quickly. Be careful with application- a wobble could mean a lot of fixing work.
  • Longevity: this lasts for a long time (like, Russian Red and Mia Moore) without eating or drinking (5hours+) and can last a light, non-greasy meal and a drink. Oily takeout gets rid of it :P Unfortunately, it's very drying (moreso than Russian Red). I don't have dry lips, but they felt dry and tight with this lipstick.
  • Cost: USD$16.99 (plus international shipping) for 3g. Not bad value for money.
Final Verdict: B
Gorgeous colour and very long-wearing but also very drying.

xo
Anna

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