So during my trip to Leeds, I decided to head into Harvey Nichols to stop by the MAC counter. I wanted to get an eyeshadow refill to add to my quad. I ended up buying Blackberry and when handing the money to the cashier, I turned around to see the Charlotte Tilbury counter. Needless to say I possibly squealed with excitement just looking at the beautiful rose gold packaging. I pretty much pushed past everyone just to get to those beautiful lipsticks.
When the lipsticks were in front of me, I thought I was going to faint. If you know me then you know the concept of adding a new lipstick to my collection is something I tend to not think twice about. But however, my purse didn't seem to be too keen on the idea of spending a lot on a lipstick.
Another matte lipstick is probably something I didn't need to add to my endless collection of them, but after seeing many reviews on them I just couldn't resist. The biggest dilemma I faced was which shade to buy. Did I want to buy a dark shade which would be perfect for the Autumn/Winter months? A nude shade which would be suitable for school and not too full on? Or a pinky-coral shade which is acceptable to use all year round, especially during the Spring/Summer months? Well of course I went for that option. I am a definite sucker for a coral lipstick.
So after all that rambling, time for my review on what I think is one of this year's best makeup launches...
First of all, the box is a lovely plum-brown shade which looks almost velvet. The rose gold writing and logo just look completely stunning.
Then the packaging of the actual lipstick is so on point. The colour is just ugh!! The most perfect sheer packaging in the most gorgeous shade possible makes it look so sophisticated and would look beautiful in any lady's handbag. I love the texture of the packaging too. It makes it so much easier to hold and it makes the lid easier to take off too.
Now for the colour...
After wanting to buy all 10 shades and then realising that I couldn't justify needing all 10 (although I really could if I thought about it long and hard), I asked the advice of the woman on the counter. I sat down on the chair (which already made me feel really posh) and she asked me which looks I tend to wear and we finally came to the conclusion that the Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick in the shade Lost Cherry was for me.
It is THE MOST PERFECT coral shade I have ever found in all my lipstick hunts over the past few years. It has one of the best pigmentations I have ever seen in a lipstick. When I tried it on, I immediately fell in love with the shade.
Now for the exciting magic bits which the lipstick holds. I love a matte lip but after a while it starts to dry and goes all crumbly and ends up flaking off and leaving a lip liner effect round the outside. This on the other hand contains what must be fairy dust to make it so perfect. It is supposed to last 5 hours before the need to reapply and I can confirm that I reapplied after about 3 hours but that was because I was going out and wanted some more vibrance on my lips. It is also waterproof! This was the thing that sold it to me I think. Going out to see people for drinks or meals or whatever always means that lipstick comes off after about 2 seconds. Being able to not worry about having to reapply every time I took a sip of a drink was such a burden off my shoulders. It is also really nourishing and moisturising on the lips. I walked round Leeds city centre for another 2 hours after it was applied constantly rubbing my lips together because I could without worrying that it would all flake off.
And my final favourite thing about the lipstick is the shape of it. It has a square-ishy nib which makes it perfect for application. It mimics the same application which would be given from a brush which saves on all the hassle and faff of having to carry a brush and also then having to clean it.
So all in all I am very satisfied with this lipstick. I really want to try the other colours, its just a shame that they have to cost £23 each (yes I know its an extortionate amount for a lipstick!!) I might put another one on my christmas list if Father Christmas thinks I've been good this year - and if I haven't already got enough lipsticks.
Please let me know the lipstick which you're loving at the moment; I'm always up for trying new ones as you can see!
I'm sure there are going to be many reviews on lipsticks in the future so keep your eyes peeled (or lips haha)
So until next time lovelies xx
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