Looks: Everyday Makeup
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| Christian Louboutin Zoulou Velvet Matte Lipstick Review Swatches |
Brown is definitely in this season in the lipstick world. Finding the right shade can be tricky to say the least. I found myself wondering around Selfridges (as per usual) a few weeks ago and came across the Christian Louboutin stand. I remember when there lipsticks were first launched and how stunning they looked. I desperately wanted one until I found out they were an incredibly steep £65 each.
One beautiful shade caught my attention immediately (not to say I didn't try or swatch the rest of them) which was Zoulou.
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| Christian Louboutin Zoulou Velvet Matte Lipstick Review Swatches |
The Christian Louboutin Zoulou Velvet Matte Lipstick is phenomenal. The packaging is sensational. I have never seen such a pretty lipstick. It's beautiful gold packaging is iconic and I can only imagine what a necklace it would make (only kidding) but that is just how breath taking it looks.
Zoulou is Louboutin's most popular shade and it is easy to see why. It's a beautiful rosy brown which
compliments a variety of skin tones. It is very versatile and wearable day and night. This beautiful shade definitely draws attention yet never looks over the top.
I am totally in love with the texture - it glides on so easily and gives an amazing creamy matte finish.
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| Christian Louboutin Zoulou Velvet Matte Lipstick Review Swatches |
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| Christian Louboutin Zoulou Velvet Matte Lipstick Review Swatches |
Still hung up on the heavy price tag I did another round of Selfridges determined to find a cheaper dupe but alas I could not find such a creamy or lustrous brown so it was then I decided I must have it. I have to say I have used it so much in the last few weeks and take any opportunity to show off the ornate packing to my friends. It definitely is a statement piece.
I am truly in love with this product but I have to say as it is a very creamy texture I find it doesn't last a meal which is slightly disappointing. I think I will persevere to find a dupe in the future as I'm not sure I could justify repurchasing this beauty! Having said that, I do use it a LOT currently and is definitely my go-to everyday lipstick.
Overall, I do definitely recommend this lipstick as a high end treat and definitely would make a great gift, if you could bear to part with it.
Shivanee | The Skin and Beauty Blog
Starting off with my primer and SPF in one, I slapped on Laura Mercier Foundation Primer Protect paying attention to my oily T-zone. Following this I applied MAC Pro Longwear Nourishing Waterproof Foundation with my fingers- the warmth of my fingertips allowed blending of the product into the skin.
I lightly contoured my cheeks with Benefit Hoola Bronzing Powder. Using a Real Techniques Multi-Task Brush I applied Tarte Exposed Blush to the apples of my cheeks. High on the cheekbones I placed some Becca Moonstone Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed.
I kept the eyes simple by lining some Maybelline Blue Eyestudio Liner just at the outer corners and blending into the lashline. The blue shade instantly makes eyes look wider awake by counteracting any redness of eye capillaries.
I used Maybelline The Colossal Go Extreme Mascara, the brush might be too huge for careless use. I had to wipe away some smudges with a qtip.
Finally moving to the lips I lined and filled them with MAC Whirl Lip Pencil for a pinky brown pout. I dabbed some Maybelline Baby Lips Dr Rescue into the centre of my lips to make the lips look larger and luscious.
Livia | The Skin and Beauty Blog
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The days are getting longer, the grass are getting greener, and despite the frosty winds in the UK, I believe spring is approaching! And with that frame of mind I decided to swap my usual bronze eye makeup with something brighter, fresher. The focus was on achieving 'luminous lids' paired with neutral pink lips. I touched my MAC eyeshadow palette for the first time in weeks, a little over a month, which is absolutely crazy for me! It's also the first time I've busted out MAC Kinda Sexy Lipstick too which I have had for sometime, and I must say I am loving it. Keep reading to find out more about the makeup I used in this look!
Here's a simple everyday look I did the other day, also using the Bite of an Apple blush from the MAC Venomous Villains collection! Enjoy xx
It's been a while since I've posted a makeup look! This is because I've just been so busy with school, and the warm-ish summer season discourages me from doing a full face of makeup. In this look I've used products I purchased from last month's In the Groove Collection. Hope you like this! ♥
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