Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick Review

Hey lovelies!

In the couple of months, it has been rather quiet around my blog and it seems I’ve fallen into the slumbering pits of- i don’t know what to write about. But I’ve also bought a large amount of new products, which are screaming to be reviewed. So first up are the much hyped Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipsticks. I’ve been a fan of Jeffree Star since 2010 in my very embarassing teenie scene phase. Seeing him becoming so successful and a makeup icon had a huge impact on me. I would even go as far as saying that he has greatly inspired me  when it comes to makeup and trying out new, more daring looks. As soon as I got wind of his makeup line, I knew I had to get my hands on some of the shades. My first lipsticks were: celebrity skin, blow pony and posh spice. Celebrity skin was and still is, one of my go to nude shades. ( My top 5 will come soon!)

A couple of weeks ago there was this major restock! And lucky me: i had enough money to treat myself. My heart was racing when I went on to the site and the nude lippies which I wanted to buy, where still available. ( Normally, in a matter of minutes, they are out of stock- for example like these goddamn delicious highlighters SkinFrost. Lemme cry forever.)

Let’s get to the point: my latest Jeffree Star Cosmetics Haul ♥

From left to right: Gemini, Celebrity Skin and I’m nude.

 

I’m a big sucker for nude lipsticks and I love them even more, if they are longlasting!

Gemini ♥

First off: I am super in love with Gemini. It is a perfect rusty brown red. A subtle yet unique lipstick which certainly gives the outfit the right touch. I was however worried, that gemini was the same as Kat von D-Lolita. At first glance, they do look eerily similar.

Gemini and Lolita

Luckily, Gemini is a far more lighter tone than Lolita. Gemini has a higher percentage of red than Lolita, whereas Lolita is more brown. Both of them work well with fair skin tones with a slight pink undertone. As you can see: I am paler than a ghost…

 

My next shade is Celebrity Skin!

I’ve been digging this shade since forever and it is  my absolute favorite. Celebrity Skin is a neutral,  slightly brown nude lipstick, but doesn’t look muddy.

Now the last shade: I’m nude.

To be honest, I am not 100% convinced. It takes numerous layers to achieve a perfect lip, as it tends to turn out not as smooth as the others do. Plus if you aren’t careful it could end up looking kind of patchy.

First of I really do not think that this shade suits me at all. Maybe because I am too pale or have the wrong complexion for this nude, orangy shade. ( Or I’m just a scardeycat.) I personally think, if I go for a heavily bronzed look- I could maybe pull it off. like maybe… maaaybe one daaay.

All in all, I love love love Jeffree Star Cosmetics. Their products are absolutely awesome and high quality. Amazingly, they do not dry out my lips at all! ( Yes such a product exists. Bye bye dried out crusty matte lips.)The application is in most cases fairly easy and the lipstick glides on really well. Not all lipsticks actually give off a scent, Gemini however does. I was a little irritated with the peppermint slash liquorice fragrance, but it does grow on you.

In my opinion, Velour Liquid Lipsticks are a definite must have for any lipstick junkie, as myself. You will not regret it!

Benefit Cheekathon Review

Benefit and I are kind of in a love/hate relationship. I adore most of the products and am a huge fan of the POREfessional primer, foundation,highlighter- but I honestly think that they are a bit pricey, not to say some are obviously overpriced for the amount of product. So my heart literally jumped when I saw the value set on offer. 6 amazing blush’s, original size for the ‘mere’ price of 59 euros. Just so you know: one blush cost 31-33 euros and I’ve only used the try sizes as I hadn’t dared to buy the original. I dunno, maybe I’m just weird when it comes to blush.

At first, I wasn’t really sure if I should take the jump and go ahead and order. My dear Friend Lea and I were discussing the temptation on a regular basis. Shall we or shall we not? It was an amazing opportunity plus we would save a flipping huge amount of money too. But you’ve probably guessed right-we ended up purchasing it. Till now I haven’t regretted my decision. The packaging is adorable and so cute! Not to mention, it’s not too big and fits rather nicely in any medium handbag. When I opened the box set, the typical Benefit scent wavered across. If you are very sensitive when it comes to perfumed makeup, I do not recommend this product as the fragrant tends to be a bit heavy. I personally, love love love love makeup that smells amazing. I just feel better.

I was a little put off from how the blush looked really intense on its own. However, I was pleasantly surprised how subtle they were on my fair skin. ( fair is an understatement, I am friggin paler than a ghost. I AM a fucking ghost) I’ve played around with the colors and I love 5 out of the 6 blush. 

From left to right: Dallas, Coralista, Dandelion, Hoola and Rockateur.

I really had to put a good dollop of blush on my arm so the color was noticeable. For fair skin, I prefer mixing Coralista with Dandelion. That goes pretty well with everyday makeup and gives me a healthy glow without looking overloaded. Rockateur and Coralista, I mix for a tad heavier, glamourous makeup because I think it just gives off more of a profound, distinct and sexy look. Hoola, as the most of you prob already know, is amazing for contouring! The blushes are smooth and blendable, really nice touch to it and applying it wasn’t a big drama either. ( I sometimes put waaaaaay too much on my brush and I look like a fucking clown, so just keep an eye on that.)

I really do not know what to do with the shade Dallas. Does anyone have any tips or tricks to apply it correctly? Lost here!

So to sum it up: I love the set and it’s a great way to play around with different styles and looks. Plus you save a shit ton of money. Basically, you get 4 entire shades for free! If that’s not a good argument, I dunno what is.

What are your experiences with Benefit? Hell yess or Hell no? Let me know!

Chin up and Sail strong!

Charlie xoxo

Limecrime Valentines Trio Swatches and Review <3

Main picture kindly provided by clara ❤ .

Now let’s come to one of my favorite topics in the entire universe. Makeup! I’ve always been kinda interested in makeup and how you can basically go from a 5 to a 10 in a matter of minutes. However, I’ve only become infatuated through my wonderful best friend Clara, who introduced me to numerous makeup techniques and companies! Since then I’ve become obsessed with contouring and looks, invested a good deal of money in quality products and found delight into applying makeup on others!

Let’s cut to the chase:

Limecrime. For many a red flag, considering the scandals etc etc. Even though they handled some situations very poorly, I am a huge huge huge fan of their products. I’ve never come across any troubles with their services or with their shipping. All of their products are vegan and cruelty free! A big plus too!

Limecrime has been my holy grail when it comes to velvet matt lipstick since forever. Since I enjoy food and drinks a lot, especially when I go out, a long lasting lipstick has always been THE option for me. Limecrime velvetines have satisfied my need for a lipstick that basically stays on forever! They’ve been releasing numerous new incredible shades the couple of months now and ruining my life. The valentines special was the first trio, where I liked ALL the shades. This happens very rarely ( even though I still bought the Holiday shades too, because I’m a sucker for them in general).

The set of three gorgeous colors was sold for a total of 42 dollars so ca. 38 Euros. Unbelievable price for good quality lipsticks!

The first shade is called Cupid, and is a nice everyday warm pinkish shade which goes especially well to very very fair skin ( such as myself. You can literally call me a friggin ghost.) It btings a subtle color to my face and it just has an overall romantic side to it.

 

Cupid ♥

 

The second shade called ‘True Love’ is a in-your-face bright red with a perfect mix of cool pinks and red undertones.It’s not one of these (in my opinion) dreadful coral colors… I hate corals. They don’t suit me neither do they suit most girls. You have to be tanned to be able to pull of a nice coral shade. I haven’t seen any girl pull it off and I just literally scream on the inside, when I see someone whose skin tone doesn’t work well with it. One of my pet peeves. However, True Love, is a vibrant neutral color! You can totally rock it to  pastel clothes or a fancy little black dress, but stay clear from patterns or you’ll just look overloaded.

True Love ♥

 

Last but not least-  my favorite shade named ‘Saint’. It’s a breathtaking dark lipstick which comes across more brown than red. It reminds me of cranberries! Not as rich as wicked ( wicked is a dark blood red.) but just as lovely!  This color can be worn on any skin and you can easily achieve a vampy, lustry look with Saint. When i wear it, i feel sexy and sophisticated!

Saint♥

However, they tend to dry my lips out- so use chapstick before hand to keep your lips smooth and gorg while wearing the velvetines! Top tip: use your toothbrush and go over your lips to get rid of dead skin before you apply the lipstick! Afterwards use your favorite chapstick and you are good to go!

The application is fairly easy, with a little practice, you’ll get the hang of it. They dry within 1-3 minutes and change from a cremesheen to a matte velvet coat. Not only are the colors vivid but the texture is creamy and the soft fragnance resembles vanilla!♥

All in all I’m super happy with my new favorite set of lippies! I just need to wear True Love more often ( or find an event which is suitable-girls night out-drinking-where the fuck is my social life???), as it’s not a lipstick I would wear to the office.

Hope I could give you a proper insight! If you have any quetions-hit me up! What are currently your favorite shades and what do you prefer wearing when you’re going out?

Chin up and sail strong,

Charlie xoxo