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Let's Talk .. L I Q U I D L I P S T I C K S

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Kat Von D - Thin formula and dries quickly, clings on to the lips. One of the best formulas that are on the market in my opinion. Kat Von D has been out in the USA on Sephora for a few years now and to start off with I remember they were selling out like hot cakes. I don't really remember any other brand that sold liquid lipsticks getting as much hype as Kat Von D at that time and for good reason. The cult favourite shade from her line is called Lolita.The formula has been changed twice now for it to be made vegan. I own the latest of the formulation so I cannot compare it to the other two versions, however, it's still one of the top selling shades in her line. I have shades from the lightest to the darkest in the line, and I have to say the formula stays pretty much consistent. The darker shades need a little extra work however once you get it on it lasts for hours. These are the longest wearing liquid lipsticks I own so that's a plus, however, what comes with time...

Did Someone Say ... Nudes?

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Now when I say nudes of course I mean nude lipsticks, don't get carried away. I was never a fan of the nude lip look until recently when I have become a little more adventurous with my eye make up, so to balance it out nude lips are the way to go. Liquid Lipsticks The newest additions to my nude collection are the Nyx Lingerie Liquid Lipsticks . After seeing all the swatches and the videos online I know I had to get my hands on a couple and at £6.50 each they are a bargain considering they are a liquid lipstick. I got the colours Corset which is a cool tones light brown, Puch Up which is a more wearable nice thats a flesh toned pink and its similar to my own lip colour, and lastly I got the Laced Detail which is the lightest of the bunch and a neutral nude. The texture of these are quite drying as expected from a liquid lipstick and they don't have the staying power as my higher end ones however that is to be expected. I do think however they have brought somethi...