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Sunday 7 October 2012

Top 5 | Autumn Berry Shades | Lipsticks

 Swatches L-R / 1. Natural Collection 'Berry Blush' / 2. Maxfactor 'Mulberry' / 3. Revlon 'Cherries in the Snow' / 4. Topshop 'Beguiled' / 5. Maxfactor 'Ruby Tuesday'


Yes. I'm afraid I'm here with yet another lipstick themed offering for you all this eve'. I love the fact that I can get away with being a little bit more daring with my lip colour in the colder months and the past few weeks I've been addicted to berry shades. There's just something about the Autumn/Winter season that inspires me to go a bit darker with my makeup and experiment a bit more. There's no doubt I'll be adding more to my collection over the next few months, but I thought I would share my current top 5 and maybe help inspire a few of you to pick your perfect berry shade of the moment...

Natural Collection 'Berry Blush' - The cheapest of the bunch, this little gem is perfect for everyday wear. I've been really impressed with the slightly darker shades in the Natural Collection range - they're surprisingly pigmented and last for a good while with minimal fade. This one provides a beautiful wash of colour to the lips - and is the shade I've been reaching for most as it's so easy to wear for all occasions. I don't find it too drying either - it's just a really great little addition to my collection.

Maxfactor 'Mulberry' - I was umming and arring over this one for ages. It looks amazing when swatched - it's a deep purple/maroon shade with flecks of shimmer that catch the light beautifully. I was scared it would be too dark for me but it's such a flattering colour and it lasted a good 4 hours at uni without any need to reapply. I love the formulation of Maxfactor's Colour Elixir lipsticks (i now have 2 in my collection and I can't wait to throw some more in my basket...) they apply amazingly and give a satin finish to the lips - perfect for winter.

Revlon 'Cherries in the Snow' - Such a classic colour to have in your makeup collection. This lipstick is loved by so many beauty bloggers and it's so easy to see why. This colour looks amazing on the lips - it's quite bright but it's one that will easily suit most skin tones and it instantly brightens up your complexion.

Topshop 'Beguiled' -  The most daring of the bunch, this lipstick isn't for the faint hearted! I must admit I struggle to wear this for everyday wear - unless I really tone down my eye make up it can look a little 'overdone', but if I'm going out for drinks or for dinner it's such a fabulous statement colour. My only grumble would be that you do need to use a liner with it as the formulation is quite 'slippy' - but it gives a lovely finish to the lips and one coat provides enough colour to last for a good few hours. If you're after a more matte finish then Mac's 'Dark Side' is an excellent alternative (also on my 'berry wish list'...)

Maxfactor 'Ruby Tuesday' - My favourite red lipstick of the moment. In the summer I opt for brighter eye-popping reds, and in the winter months I lean more towards slightly deeper shades like this one. I'll be doing a review of the Colour Elixir lipsticks soon - I've been so impressed with them!


What are your favourite berry shades of the moment?
 

- i'm planning on doing a little post on the lipliners I use alongside these lipsticks this week - keep your eyes peeled.

32 comments:

  1. oooh i love all the shades! that topshop one looks gorgeous, might have to try it one day if im feeling brave! which liner do you use with it? and what do you think of topshop lippies in general?
    xxx

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    1. It's such a good lipstick for nights out :) give it a whirl :)
      I use the Barry M ones with all of these lipsticks - i'll do a little post on them later this week :) & theyre really good - my only gripe is theyre a bit slippy to apply sometimes but they do some amazing colours and the packaging is amazing. I really recommend them xx

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  2. I've just fallen in love with all of these... Esp Mulberry! Going to have to check out the MaxFactor stand this week! xo

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    1. Mulberry is one of my new faves! Its amazing - i bet it would really suit you :) let me know what you think! xx

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  3. Oh my freaking goodness! Having just looked at your blog.. you are beautiful! Face, hair, figure. Sickening :) x

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    1. awww im not but thankyou beautyy :) Youve made my day haha - Im having a good read through your blog now with a cup of tea - so chuffed i found it. :) xx

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  4. I was going to buy one of these Max Factor lipsticks the other day, the pigmentation in your photos looks so good :) Definitely going to pick one up now! xx

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    1. glad ive convinced you :P theyre amazing.. :) xx

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  5. Ah I love these shades! Cherries in the snow looks gorgeous, I may have to swatch it next time I'm in boots. My favourite berry shade is Mac Viva Glam 1 but as its a matte it becomes patchy quickly ! xx

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    1. OO yes definitely worth a cheeky swatch :P haha Yess i find that goes patchy quite quick too - love the colour of it though :) xx

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  6. Ooh loving the Topshop one! May have to pick that up :) x x.

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  7. love the topshop one been looking for a good dark berry colour for ages xx

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  8. I so addicted to buying berry lipsticks. I still need a richer purple one though.
    I really want to try Maxfactor. I've never used their products!(Not saying much, I don't own many haha)
    Thanks for this :)

    The Lovelorn

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  9. Those are gorgeous colors! I love the Revlon 'Cherries in the Snow' and Maxfactor 'Ruby Tuesday'.

    ~Phuong
    http://classypeach.blogspot.com/

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  10. gorgeous selection! You've definitely made me want to go and check out the Max Factor lipsticks!! xx

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  11. ruby tuesday is such a gorgeous colour. x

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  12. Thank you for introducing me to my new favourite lipstick and I havent even bought it yet, mulberry baby you wil be mine <3


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  13. I love love love this post hunny! I am so into berry colours at the mo!!! I brought a lush berry nail polish and a lighter berry lippy...im wishing i got a darker berry lippy too now! I love all the colours in your post, esp the topshop and max factor ones! I may have to snoop those two out! xx

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  14. Cherries in the snow looks beautiful! I want it now

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  15. I'm loving berry coloured lips for Autumn! I need Max Factor Mulberry now xxx

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  16. This post has made me want to go out and buy every one of these lipsticks! Loveeee berry lipsticks for autumn :)


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  17. Love these beauties

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    && follow me please xxx

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  18. Cherries in the Snow looks BEAUTIFUL, all these colours do. I really need a new lipstick and this shade range of colours is tempting me to go out and buy them all xxxx

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  19. Beautiful lipstick collection, I love wearing berry shades especially in autumn - great post lovely! x

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  20. Cannot wait to whip out Cherries in the Snow! Excellent picks!

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  21. Oooooh you always do a post on stuff I think about buying, I love it! I really want to try a darker lip for A/W, I've really gotten into lipstick this year! Cherries in the snow and Beguiled look amaaaazing! May need to have a peekers at those bad boys! Lovely post yet again my dear! xxxxx

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  22. I have Cherries in the snow and I absolutely love it - it's my go-to lipstick right now! Lovely post, I love darker lipsticks for this time of the year. Love your blog, I followed! x

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  23. I'm so tempted to buy some of these lipsticks now haha :)
    The revlon & topshop lipstick looks amazing! :) xx

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  24. They are lovley coolours!!

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    www.georginagoodman.blogspot.co.uk
    xxxx

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  25. loving berry shades at the moment, especially that Topshop one. Did a review on MAC rebel lipstick which I think you'll like on http://writeontrend.blogspot.co.uk xxx

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  26. All of these look gorgeous! I am LOVING a darker lip at the moment X

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  27. these shades are gorgeous! xo

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