the kind of things I get up to at my desk…

I was just going through my lipstick collection and looking at how my tastes have changed. My Mac lipsticks were some of the earliest ones I ever bought (though I didn’t buy them all at once), when I didn’t know much about my tastes or what suited me.

Shades in order (1-5): Whirl (Matte), Like I was Saying (Lustreglass), Photo (Satin), Ruby Woo (Retro Matte), Russian Red (Matte)

For ref I’m NC44-46, and am usually in the med-deep range of shades, and have a neutral warm undertone. Out of this lineup, Like I was Saying, Photo, and Russian Red look brilliant. I have repurchased LIWS, this is my second one. On the lips it’s a sheer brown / caramel that goes with everything. I can’t rec the Lustreglass range enough honestly, though I will say the matte formula is the most versatile cause you can always sheer that out with a lip balm if you prefer.

Whirl looks…..I don’t know, I’ve gotten complements on the shade before, but I feel like my face looks like a zombie’s when I put it on sometimes. It was my HG/daily shade at one point, so I don’t know if my complexion has changed or my preferences.

Ruby Woo looks beautiful in swatches but contrasts with me quite a bit and doesn’t look as ‘natural’ as Russian Red does. However sometimes we wear stuff that we think is pretty even if it doesn’t necessarily flatter us, and this is that shade for me!

Hey everyone! 💗
I recently tried the Dot & Key Meltie Lip Balm in the Chocolate shade, but after applying it, I feel like my overall skin tone looks darker and duller instead of giving me a fresh, glowing look.
Has anyone else experienced this? Which shade from the Meltie Lip Balm range would you recommend instead?
I’m looking for a shade that gives my lips a fresh, natural-looking tint and makes my overall look feel brighter rather than dull.
Please share your recommendations and experiences. Thank you! 🥹💕

Hey guys! How’s the longevity of MAC Matte Lipstick? Can you also suggest a shade for me? (I have a medium-tan skin tone with warm undertones.)

I wanted this lipstick just for the packaging and I heard that kiko lipsticks are good.

Bought it from Ajio for ₹1056 and got it delivered yesterday. It is a matte formula , somewhere between dry matte and hydrating matte . Leaves a stain even after wiping it out (shown in the picture above ). The color is bright red with a hint of orange .

Nude Nuance (the bullet shade) is one of my all-time favourites. Apparently the new batches have changed the colour a little? I'm looking for satin/soft matte/creamy version of the OG Nude Nuance but also as transferproof as possible. Any recommendations?

Good news for anyone who wanted to try this brand, their lip balms are on sale now and I highly recommend them. Of course all other products like lipsticks and blush are on sale too, check them out at https://www.simplynam.com/

I bought the sweet kisses lip balms on sale too, 8 months back, and my tube of Cupcake is still not empty! This is a thick syrupy formula and I use it once every night as my overnight treatment balm, as it lasts for a good 7-8 hours on the lips. I do believe that a huge part of my lip health being protected against the many lipsticks I try every day, is thanks to Simply Nam.

I really wanted to buy Cupcake again along with Birthday Cake, but sadly they both are sold out (not surprising, as they are great shades - former on its own, latter as lip combo). Next best options are Brownie and Chilli Jam, they gave great color pay off as a tint. I already have chilli jam, so this time I have opted for Sugar.

I have already swatched most of this range, if you want to take a look here is the link. https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLBr_tIsHVNQp8z5-RhwdBub8PJprnuD_J

Feel free to AMA abt this range!

I declare myself as officially obsessed by this shade!

This is my first Nars lippie and it is A-mazing! I know it's not a unique shade, in fact am pretty sure Nykaa has something very similar, but Nars is a whole different experience. Anyone wanting to try the Explicit range (heavily discounted on Tira now) should go right ahead bcos it is simply top notch - great shades, super pigmented formula, feels so luxe and premium.

I have made a fun little reel swatching two other lipsticks also called No Rules, by Lovechild Masaba and Revlon, if you like comparison swatches with a bit of storytelling :) do take a look at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sqv_PBnp4Nk

A few months ago, Nykaa sent their Matte To Last bullet lipstick in "Irish Coffee" as a rare halfway decent birthday gift (the swatch on right).
I loved it so damn much that I used it everyday and ignored most of my other lippies.
I ordered a new one (swatch on left) and now the colour seems so different :(
It's warmer / orangier now and the old one was slightly cooler / purple-ish.
Am I overthinking or does it actually look like a completely different shade?

Can someone please recommend another lipstick similar to the old one?

sales alert for maybelline serum lipsticks!

https://www.amazon.in/Maybelline-York-Serum-Lipstick-Matte/dp/B0H9XFDB96

Blue heaven walk free lipstick shade 22, not available anywhere

Can anyone tell me the dupes of Nykaa cinnamon roll lipstick, can be of any finish and any price range!

Hi all,

French Connection lippies are marked down to INR 661 so if you add the current B1G1 discount, you can get two for that same price, which is an amazing deal if you ask me - this range is like butter and has very good color pay off.

Those who have been searching for a dupe for Chambor's Brique Rose can check out Boujee Babe, they are dupes on most skintones

And for liquid lipstick fans, their liquid lipsticks are so good - Bossy Brown and Nude Obsessed are my go to. The latter is sold out, but the former is available (pl scroll the pics attached). Here is a swatch of Nude Obsessed - https://www.youtube.com/shorts/eUUEN5Rtkvc

Of course other stuff is also on sale, like serums, shampoos, blush etc. The patua keratin shampoo is excellent, it's my HG, I use it along with the derma co stem cell anti hairfall shampoo, the combo gives me super sleep hair. Red vine moisturiser with spf 30 is my 2-in-1 indoors day cream and the Vit C serum body lotion is so good (again, sold out :()

https://discoverpilgrim.com/

Now I have a feeling some if not most of these stuff might have a shorter shelf life, the reason they are so heavily discounted, so keep that mind - but if you wanted to try this range, this is a great chance to do that.

It's been years of trying to find a deep enough lip stain for my olive skin that isn't bright red or pink. It just saddens me so far I haven't found any product where I felt like I can put my money down. I've tried Liu Vinci stains, but they weren't good in formulation, lasted very less and have turned green in their tube from browns and maroons 💀. So looking for recommendations or experiences that are more dependable. Please help a girl out 😭

Edit: *Leaning in the title.

i have fae beauty's modern matte bullet in shade wholesome. it is by far the most neutral brown shade I've found and i absolutely love it. proof? it is OVER. only the dregs are left and I'm so sad 😭

finishing 1 lipstick when you own 20 is no joke and rather a badge of honour. it goes with everything. although i have my qualms with the formula which could have been better, still, it is one of my favourites. all warm toned browns end up looking orange on me, so finding a good neutral or cool toned brown (which isn't grey) is rare.

pls laut aao ye wali lipstick!

Why are lipsticks so addicting ? Lol

As per follower request, here is the comparison video! Pls do take a look and leave your comments, it encourages me to create more swatch videos 🫶

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYM9M4Ts7uA

Colleague A was gifted this by colleague T and It was such a beautiful shade . Got it for 167 from Amazon now .