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Hi BIC!
A lot of us have talked about our huge lipstick collections, and with the passing of another National Lipstick Day, I took stock of mine. I have about 200 lipsticks and glosses and realized, I only wear about 20 of them! So I'm challenging myself (and whoever else wants to join) to use more of them. I'm going to try to wear a different lipstick every day for the next 100 days.
Thank you @lmaster 😘 I had fun channeling the Grinch lol
Hey there, lipstick experts! My mom (66) is in need of a new lippie that's moisturizing but lasts more than 2-3 hours. Her favorite formula is BAREMINERALS - GEN NUDE™ Radiant Lipstickbut it fades far too quickly. She won't spend the $$ on my recommendations of Bobbi Brown and NARS Audacious, so although I could gift those to her, I'm hoping to find something that she'll continue to buy for herself. Any favorites under $25? Thanks all!
Your best advisor @tastelikewater is @WinglessOne 👏🥰 I have no clue if Bite that is on sale will last on her although there are some pretty shades and a good formula to not overdry.
@tastelikewater Three suggestions off the top of my head that cost less than $25:
1. MAC Love Me - I don’t own any of these, but I’ve swatched most of the shades. The first time I swatched a few, they seemed like a cross between MAC’s Amplified and Creamsheen lines (both of which I think have been discontinued): very emollient and moisturizing, with near-opaque to medium opaque coverage. Full opacity took 2-3 coats on my arm for a couple of the lighter shades. Folks I know who own at least one Love Me shade say they’re extremely comfy, and wear time kinda depends on the shade you choose. Some shades last a good 5-6 hours, others wear down too much around 3 hours.
2. Origins Blooming Bold - I have 4 shades. They wear comfortably and the color lasts all day: they leave a nice bold stain as they wear down. I still can’t believe Origins made these. 😄 There’s also a Blooming Sheer Lip Balm line, but I don’t have any of those. These bullets have a light floral scent that’s mild to me—not a strong YSL rose fragrance, but if your mother’s very sensitive to fragrances, that’s something to consider.
3. ColourPop Lux Creme - CP keeps reducing the shade range, unfortunately. But these are some of my favorite bullets. In fact, the shade 27 is one I frequently reach for when I want something neutral/nude. I still say these bullets are ridiculously underpriced. The only problem with these is they’re only available online now (unless you find an Ulta that still has any; even the Michigan Ave Ulta only had the Lux Blur bullets in stock last time I was there, and they only had 3 shades of those), and at CP direct your mother will have to pay for shipping unless she buys enough stuff to meet the free shipping minimum.
Honorable mention: I’d also recommend Lipstick Queen bullets if I was certain LQ wouldn’t soon discontinue whichever lipstick line I mentioned. Both the Saint and Sinner lines are nice, if they’re still available. (Check Ulta, Dermstore, and SpaceNK.)
EDIT: Another potential option is a lip primer under her favorite lipstick to extend wear time. You could gift her MAC Prep + Prime Lip. That’s the only lip primer I use, and I apply it over my lip balm. I don’t use it with most bullets, but I always use it with liquid mattes.
@WinglessOne I bow to your boundless knowledge 🤩
@tastelikewater Aw, I’m just glad I could help! ☺️
Also, I shall now use the phrase “boundless knowledge” instead of “lipstick addiction” when explaining to friends and family why I have so much lipstick. 😄 👍
That is a beautiful shade!
A beautiful brown from KVD @Weetart ❤️🥰 I love it on you. Perfect Fall/winter shade on you. Love you 49rs toque 🇨🇦 for winter hat lol.
The final shade of lipstick from the MAC trio - bright deep pink. Flat out fabulous.
Thank you @JaneanBT 🥰, I usually don’t wear a lot of bright pinks but once in awhile I will.
That's an amazing shade you found there @2manyperfumes ! Wow!