Written Reviews

A gorgeous true red lipstick. I didn't think it'd work on me, as it's sometimes described as orange red (NW20, neutral leaning cool, slightly olive, dark brown hair, blue eyes, pink pigmented lips, normally avoid orange lips like the plague). It's not the safest red for me (more blue based is safer), but it works most of the time, and when it does it makes my eyes and skin sing. A power red. It's extremely comfortable and has a satin finish. Although the 16 hour claim is a bit exaggerated, it does last me the better part of the day (loses some sheen after careful eating). Soft and easy to apply without over applying. Doesn't dry my lips and feels good, although isn't moisturising. Half a star off for the longevity claims, and because I find the sweet scent a bit cloying, and it lingers.

I have NW20 skin, neutral leaning cool and slightly olive (dark brown hair, blue eyes), with pink pigmented lips. This is my perfect MLBB. It smooths out my natural lip colour, adding shine (and beige if anything, this doesn't look pink on me at all) and just making me look effortlessly put together. It's soft and easy to apply (but not so soft that I over apply), doesn't exacerbate my dry lips and feels good while worn. Better longevity than I'd expect for a lipstick that is either moisturising or at least non drying (not sure), although it's not long lasting in any meaningful sense.

Matte foundation. This isn't super flat, but doesn't emphasise shine (or imperfections). Very comfortable to wear, doesn't irritate my extremely sensitive skin. Always applies well and lasts. It's an extremely good match for Mac NW20 (and I find more comfortable). In bigger Boots in the UK they have a machine that will tell you what shade you are, and this is the perfect shade for my skin. Unscented.