Oh La La Lips - Nars "damned"

Hello!

Today I choose a dark burgundy lip - it's almost spring so it's about time to put it away.  It's a NARS Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Damned. Although I believe a classic red is season-less, darker red feels fall/winter and pinks seem spring/summer. 

I really like Nars' Velvet Matte Lip Pencils ($25) they are worth the price if you find a color you love.  It's a smooth consistency, very portable, and richly pigmented. 

Here is a comparison of Nars "Damned" versus some similar colors as I have:

 

I would say it's more "plummy" than Revlon Black Cherry or Maybelline's Wine & Forever which are almost identical colors.  It is also Matte while the other two are a Cream finish.

 

So above I look a little washed out - but add some oh la la lips!

 

 

But I love the instant lift of this deep color. The lip color lasts about 3 hours (or more depending on if you eat or not).  It wears off pretty evenly and leaves a bit of a stain, that I usually just put gloss over.  Although it is matte it doesn't dry out my lips terribly, but I do always "marinate" my lips in a balm before I do a matte lip.

So do you think dark lips have a season? 

Jasmine

Oh la la Lips ... Milani Flamingo Pose

Hello!

Today I wanted to share one of the new Color Statement Lipsticks from Milani. 

Their website describes them as : "Make a statement without saying a word! True Instant Color. One stroke, full coverage application. This next generation lipstick gives the ultimate in color, texture and finish. The lightweight creamy formula contains Vitamins A, C, & E to moisturize and nourish lips. Paraben-free." 

It feels very smooth on, but it does settle into lip lines and dry spots (which is only really noticeable close up).  It also has a very distinct smell (like some sort of candy) it's actually quite strong, and I don't usually notice the scent people say lipsticks have.  So heads up!

As you can see below after the lipstick wears away (about 3 hours depending on if you eat or drink) it leaves the lips lightly stained which I like:

You could also just apply a very light layer of the lipstick and blot to get this look which is almost like a matte version.

I really like this color and want to try more, but I still have two more red lipsticks I haven't even posted about yet! :0

So have you tried any of the new Milani colors?

Jasmine