RED Lipsticks

As you guys can tell (from a few of previous posts) I have been so obsessed with bold lipsticks! Now, I am going to focus on RED lipstick and I will make another post on other bold color lipsticks. As bold colors goes, I think I owned red the most. These are some of them: 

From left to right: Tom Ford Rouge a Levres #11 Crimson Noir, Chanel Rouge Allure #67 Excessive, YSL Rouge Pur Couture #14, YSL Rouge Pur Couture #20, Maybelline Color Sensational - Are You Red-dy, NARS - Manhunt, Lime Crime - Retrofuturist.

The swatches

Out of all these both Tom Ford and YSL#20 has a bluish or more cooler undertone and the rest are more warmer.

All of them are very pigmented except the NARS - Manhunt. I do not think it is worth the price! In addition, some NARS lipsticks that I owned have a very weird (not so nice) smell. However, this particular lipstick does not have that smell.

In general, Tom Ford lipstick is very long lasting. It lasted me even after I have my lunch! PLUS! they are not drying like most long-lasting lipstick usually does.

Some tips and tricks on applying bold lipstick: 

- Do use lipliner! Or else it is going to get messy and bold lipstick color does stain your skin.

- Invest in a good lip-brush. Stretch your lips and apply lipstick in the the cracks of your lips.

- Blot the excess oil from the lipstick and apply a second layer on, this will make the color last longer.

- Be CONFIDENT! It is going to look weird at first because we are not used to it. I think it is nicer to have full make up on when you are putting on bold lips color.

Lipsticks in action:

Lime Crime - Retrofuturist on Ema

Maybelline ColorSensational - Are You Red-dy on Jennifer

YSL Rouge Pur Couture #14 on myself

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy

YSL Volupte Sheer Candy #4 (Succulent Pomegranate)

Glossy Balm Crystal Color

Fancy YSL packaging.. 

You can see your reflection from the cap of this lipstick; no mirror needed to apply this lipstick :P

The color looks bold and scary in the tube...

... but its not as scary when its on your lips 

Myself with flash photography.

I <3 this lipstick. It is very moisturizing like a Chapstick, or even better. 

I always love the watermelon-y scent that YSL lip products have. 

I love this particular color, and I would recommend buying bold colors (for Volupte Sheer Candy) as it looks fresh on the lips.

It is pricey. buy you'll feel fancy.

False Lashes Effect

Want to have this false lashes effect without doing eyelash extension or putting false lashes on?

Like normal asian, my lashes are SHORT and STRAIGHT! 

These are the products that I used. I really want to dedicate this blog post for YSL Faux Cils mascara, and share my personal experience with this. 

1. If you want to focus on the lashes, do not wear a heavy/thick eyeliner, instead just tight-line your upper waterline. 
2. When I first bought this mascara, the formula is really really wet (and heavy) and it does not dry quick. For first time user, be mindful of this issue. It gets drier and thick after a few applications. 
3. The brush on this mascara is pretty big though it is not as big as Dior Show mascara. The brush often touches your lid, PRACTICE. I usually tilted my head up to avoid this. 
4. The key to get the effect is LAYERING. Be patient and keep brushing your lashes until you get the effect you want. 
5. This mascara is expensive, US$30. Get it when its on sale:
• until November 2nd 2011, Sephora is having their friends & family sale - 20% off.
• November 4th - 6th 2011, Nordstrom is having mascara madness sale - buy 2 get 1 free.