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Saturday 21 April 2012

Estee Lauder Lipstick in 'Crystal Baby'

Estee Lauder - Pure Colour Crystal Creme Lipstick in '01 - Crystal Baby' - £18.50

Admittedly, i am a bit of a lipstick-aholic. I am constantly on the search for the newest addition to add to my collection and occasionally i go a little bit crazy and have a little splurge on something a little bit more 'spesh'. Estee Lauder is a brand that deserves a bit more recognition in the beauty blogging world; they are slightly on the pricier side, but nethertheless, you can't deny that they offer some amazing products which are often overlooked. I first got my mitts on this lipstick in the trial size after purchasing another product from their range. One thing i really love about Estee Lauder is their generosity with samples! If you spend a certain amount (which lets be fair, isn't too difficult), they tend to give you a few things to try. I've often come away with lip liners and lipglosses galore (which were more or less of full size), and i was lucky enough to be given the trial size of their lipstick - 'Crystal Baby'. I fell in love with the colour and decided to splash out on the full size because, to be honest, who wouldn't want to have such a lovely looking lipstick in their makeup bag? The packaging is just devine.

The colour is just perfect for an everyday pink lipstick (it doesn't seem overly pink on the lips - it's more of a natural rose colour so if you're slightly afraid of pink tones and prefer more of a 'barely there' natural flush of colour, then i suggest going for a neutral tone like this one). The shade is extremely wearable and natural looking, and gives your lips a beautifully glossy finish. It applies like a dream and feels lovely and moisturising, the balm-like application is perfect for if your lips are feeling a little bit worse for wear. It applies slightly more sheer than your average lipstick, it is very buildable and noticeable, but if you prefer a brighter more opaque finish it may not be for you (that said, i usually prefer bright pinks but i still love this colour - so don't knock it until you've tried it!)


I must say, the lipstick smells gorgeous. It has a musky vanilla smell to it which is slightly floral and 'tangy' - very difficult to describe in words but it's such a beautiful smell. If a lipstick could smell like luxury, it would smell like this one! Even though it applies slightly glossier and has a more balm like application, it doesn't 'run' or wear off too easily and i don't find myself overly applying it. With a touch of nude lipliner this lipstick makes your lips look lovely and plump due to its natural flush of colour and in my opinion, is just perfect for spring/summer.

Have you tried any Estee Lauder lipsticks?


20 comments:

  1. I've never tried Estee Lauder lipsticks because I just don't want to spend the money on them. The most I am willing to pay is 17 dollars. I love the color on you, it suits you very well! Gorgeous

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    1. Yess i know what you mean, i was reluctant but i'd spent ages swatching them and i found myself reaching for the little trial size on a regular basis, so on payday i justified a little naughty purchase :P :)
      Thankyouu :) xx

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  2. Looks lovely on you! I love Spiced Coral from the Signature Range. I love Raspberry in the Pure Color ones!xxx

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    1. Thannkyouu :) OO ill have to look into those two - like the sound of the coral! Off to have a look online now :) thanks for the recommendations - always up for trying a new lipstick! xx

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    1. OO yes the packaging is my favouritee :) x

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  4. This looks lovely, I find this type of shade the most wearable kind of nude x

    www.a-place-for-beauty.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Me too :) Always reach for shades like this on a day to day basis xx

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  5. I got given Crystal Baby years ago from someone who didn't want their freebie - i wasn't that into make up then so just stashed it away! It's only recently i realised what i'd been given! I also love the smell and think it's great for finishing off a look without looking overdone!

    xxShivyxx

    xxshivvyxx.blogspot.com

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    1. Wowowww you were one lucky lady! How could someone not want this! Yess i wear it when i don't want a bright lip colour .. its a bit of a 'your lips but better' colour.. i love it xx

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  6. I really want this lippie, it's somewhere on my very long list of lippies that I want haha

    Lea x

    http://shebeginstosee.blogspot.com

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  7. This lipstick looks gorgeous, totally understand the hype around it ! xx

    butterfleyesblog.blogspot.com

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  8. This looks stunning, I love Estee Lauder :) x

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  9. your blog is stunninggg im so glad i came across it. wowww i want this in my life!

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    xxxxx

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  10. this looks gorgeous and so luxe! xxx

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  11. woaaa soo pretty!!

    ps im having a nail polish giveaway that id love you to check out :) xo

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  12. Such a pretty color!! :D I love your blog, would you like to follow eachother?

    http://glam-mania.blogspot.com/

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  13. I have the same lipstick ) Love estte lauder <3

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  14. This is my favourite lipstick! I wear it nearly everyday :) lovelovelove Estee Lauder make up :)

    Have you tried their skin care range? It's amazing!

    wonderwall-93.blogspot.co.uk

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