Lipstick Encyclopedia

Friday, 20 July 2012

Brand: Chanel
Range: Aqualumiere
No/Name: 31 / Waikiki
Basics: Brilliant a levres lipshine
Colour: Cool pale pink with a hint of shimmer
Weight: 3.5g / 0.12oz
Made in: France
Ingredients: N/A
Keywords: Sheer, frosty
Smell: Beautiful smell, not strong
Sunscreen: SPF 15
Longevity: 1-2 hours
Finish: Sheer
Application: Easy application and since it's sheer, you can't go wrong.
Would I repurchase?: Not sure.
Comments: It is a pretty colour but since I have lightly pigmented lips, it wasn't visible on mine. I had to layer it several times to get a swatch. Another problem is that Waikiki doesn't seem to last on me at all.
Rating: 5/10
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Brand: Estee Lauder
Range: Pure Color Crystal
No/Name: 364 / Violetlight
Basics: Glossy lip colour
Colour: Bright violet
Weight: 3.8 g / 0.13 oz
Made in: Belgium
Ingredients: N/A
Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, glossy
Smell: Traditional fig scent of Estee Lauder products
Sunscreen: No
Longevity: 3-4 hours
Finish: Glossy, sheer
Application: Glides on beautifully
Would I repurchase?: Definitely.
Comments: This is definitely a hard to find colour for me. Violetlight is an awesome cool toned bright violet. Even if I don't put any make-up on but this colour, it brightens my whole face. It is very comfortable and appears to plump my lips. Violetlight was also produced as a gloss which was a great product (but I couldn't find mine).
Rating: 9/10
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Brand: Guerlain
Range: Kiss Kiss
No/Name: 531 / Fabulous Rouge
Basics: Silky soft lipstick
Colour: Deep red with blue undertones
Weight: 3.5 g / 0.12 oz
Made in: France
Ingredients: N/A
Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, pigmented, long lasting
Smell: Vanilla; a bit strong but goes away after application.
Sunscreen: No
Longevity: 5 hours
Finish: Satin, full
Application: Easy and smooth application
Would I repurchase?: Definitely.
Comments: Guerlain lipsticks are always flattering and I love them (especially Kiss Kiss Shine range). Fabulous Rouge is really fabulous; very rich in colour and goes on very smoothly on the lips. It lasts a decent amount of hours and it's hydrating.
Rating: 10/10
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Brand: Kanebo
Range: The Lipstick
No/Name: 14 / Poppy
Basics: Anti-aging lipstick, contains hydrating golden phyto extract
Colour: Bright red with fine golden shimmer
Weight: 3.4g / 0.12oz
Made in: Japan
Ingredients: N/A
Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, very pigmented, nourishing, long-lasting, soft, buildable
Smell: No
Sunscreen: No
Longevity: 6-7 hours
Finish: Satin, bright, full
Application: Easy and smooth application even without lip liner
Would I repurchase?: Yes, definitely.
Comments: This whole range must be Kanebo's pride. As a Kanebo fan (both make-up and skincare), I love Poppy too. Super moisturising, excellent colouring that stays put for hours. Great quality!
Rating: 10/10
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Brand: Christian Dior
Range: Rouge Dior
No/Name: 842 / Red Queen Satin
Basics: Rouge Dior Lipcolor
Colour: Classic red
Weight: 3.5 g / 0.12 oz
Made in: France
Ingredients: N/A
Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, pigmented
Smell: Strong smell/taste which makes my throat ache
Sunscreen: No
Longevity: 3-4 hours
Finish: Satin, full coverage
Application: Easy and smooth application
Would I repurchase?: Yes.
Comments: This lipstick really pampers your lips; moisturising and creamy. It provides definition and full coverage to the lips. The only drawback for me the strong smell.
Rating: 7/10
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Brand: Poppy King
Range: Raindrops Collection
No/Name: 2 / Power
Basics: Buildable-directly-from-the-tube lipstick
Colour: Soft berry
Weight: 3.5 g / 0.12 oz
Made in: Italy
Ingredients: Octyldodecanol, Polybutene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl malate, Polyethylene, Microcrystalline wax (Cera microcristallina), Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Paraffin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mica, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Ozokerite, Stearalkonium bentonite, Propylene carbonate, Argania spinosa kernel oil, Irvingia gabonensis kernel butter, Hydrogenated coco-glycerides, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, BHT, Tocopheryl acetate, [+/- (May contain) CI 77891 (Titanium dioxide), CI 77491 (Iron oxides), CI 77492 (Iron oxides), CI 77499 (Iron oxides), CI 75470 (Carmine), CI 15850 (Red 6), CI 15850 (Red 7), CI 15850 (Red 7 lake), CI 45410 (Red 28), CI 73360 (Red 30), CI 42090 (Blue 1 lake), CI 19140 (Yellow 5 lake), CI 15985 (Yellow 6 lake)
Keywords: Moisturising, smooth, creamy, buildable
Smell: No detectable smell
Sunscreen: No
Longevity: 4-5 hours
Finish: Satin, sheen
Application: Easy and smooth application
Would I repurchase?: Definitely.
Comments: I love the idea that you can build the lip colour directly from tube, which is a time-saver since you don't have to use a lip brush. I use these lipsticks every day. I also love the packaging; elegant and handy. Absolutely recommended.
Rating: 9/10
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