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OCC Lip Tar Review

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First I’d like to say that I *am* a fan of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar. But in order to like this stuff, you have to be the type of make-up person who likes to play. It isn’t the most practical lip color choice, because you have to have some kind of application set-up or plan.

The tubes I have do not come with an attached applicator, so I end up squeezing a bit of the liquid formula onto a piece of plastic or a piece of paper, and then I dip a lipstick brush into the formula in order to apply. The formula is not thick or super watery, but somewhere in between, and it gradually dries on the lips.

From left to right: Feather, NSFW, Rx, Belladonna, Hoochie, Strumpet, Demure, and Pretty Boy.

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My personal favorite is Strumpet; it’s a really pretty magenta color.

Some of the best things about OCC Lip Tar:

1. How well it stays on once it dries. It’s not going to rub off on things (coffee cup, cigarette, boyfriend) like some other lip colors would.

2. It looks great with some gloss.

3. There is a super wide variety of fun and funky colors to choose from.

4. All OCC products are completely vegan.

5. It’s great fun to mix and blend.

Thanks for stopping by, and happy lip-painting!

xox,
The Lipstick Lady

MAC Lipstick Review

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I have more MAC lipsticks than I do of any other brand. This is mostly because they have such a wide array of colors, they are fairly inexpensive, and because they come out with really fun limited edition sets (the Wonder Woman Collection, the Venomous Villains Collection, and the Marilyn Monroe Collection, to name a few). It will take me a while to photograph and write about all my MACs, so I will do it in chunks, in between reviewing other brands.

Some of the MAC lipsticks I review have been discontinued, but a lot of the time you can still find them at Amazon, where resellers still have extra stock.

I’ll start with some of my more earth-toned colors.

From left to right: Velvet Teddy, Viva Glam I, Charred Red, and The Prowl.

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mac lipstick earth tonesmac lipstick earth tones swatches

Out of the above, Viva Glam I is definitely my favorite. It is a nice, somewhat neutral matte red, and it goes with pretty much any outfit. Velvet Teddy is a tad light for my taste, but I can imagine it being very flattering on someone else, with a bit of liner in maybe a shade darker. Charred Red is good for goth days. And although I like the name, I am definitely not a fan of The Prowl. Really odd consistency, and the color just isn’t flattering on me.

And now, to contrast all of that earthliness, here are some pinks and purples!

From left to right: Violetta, Satin Spitfire, Show Orchid, and Viva Glam Gaga.

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mac lipstick pinks and purplesmack lipstick pinks and purples swatches

I absolutely *adore* Violetta. Pictured above is my second tube, being that I used my first one down to a sliver. It is the prettiest violet shade I’ve ever worn, and goes on so smoothly. I do think that Violetta is one of the discontinued colors, which is unfortunate. Satin Spitfire is part of the limited edition Wonder Woman set, and I am also a big fan of that one, as I am of Show Orchid. Finally, Viva Glam Gaga is really pretty for a very light shade, which is why I keep it, despite its- -ahem- -condition.

What I find a bit odd about MAC lipsticks is that the texture isn’t always consistent. Some of their lipsticks feel dry whereas others feel more creamy. It could be that some of the lipsticks I get are simply newer than others, which would explain the issue.

You can probably gather that I am more of a fan of the bright colors than the brownish ones, so my opinion is probably a bit biased in that way. I do love reds, though, and my really red MAC lipsticks are reserved for a future blog entry.

More soon; thanks for stopping by!

xox,
The Lipstick Lady

Lime Crime Lipstick and Lip Gloss

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I must say that when I first heard about and saw images of Lime Crime makeup, I was completely enthralled. I have always been interested in alternative beauty. Classic beauty is great, too, but there is something to be said for really making a look “yours.” I love that Lime Crime offers unconventional colors. Even better is that the stuff is true quality.

I don’t have all of the Lime Crime lipsticks, but here is most of my collection. From left to right, the front row includes D’Lilac, Great Pink Planet, Countessa Fluorescent, Centrifuchsia, Retrofuturist, Glamour 101, and Styletto.

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lime crime lipstick

I have pretty fair skin; not the lightest but definitely fair-ish. And on me, personally, the lighter colors aren’t very flattering. I am also in my mid-thirties, so it’s more difficult to get away with some of the styles I rocked in my teens and twenties. At one point I had a light blue lipstick color from Lime Crime that I ended up giving to my friend; it looked really bad on me. But I have seen the lighter shades look fantastic on younger ladies and on ladies with darker skin tone.

I absolutely *love* Centrifuchsia and Retrofuturist. Retrofuturist is one of the most brilliant reds I have ever worn; it really “pops.” Centrifuscia is a unique blend of pigment that’s not only flattering for my skin tone, but really fun and sexy, too. And Styletto is bar-none *the* best black I’ve ever worn.

All of the lipsticks are creamy-smooth in texture and smell delicious.

In the background of the above photo is the Carousel Lip Gloss collection which came out last winter. LOVE them. I was afraid that the glosses would be runny and end up just “tinting” the lips rather than giving them rich color, but that’s not the case. As you can see in the swatches below, the colors are rich and sparkly. From left to right, you will see Loop-De-Loop, Kaleidoscope, Candy Apple, Cherry On Top, and Golden Ticket.

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lime crime carousel lip gloss swatches

The brushes for the gloss allow for much precision when applying. They are very small and fine-tipped, and have *just* enough flexibility. My favorite is Candy Apple, which is perfect for the holidays or any evenings when “drama” is going to be a key word.

Lime Crime recently came out with some fabulous new colors that I am dying to try, such as Poisonberry (“a deliciously dangerous berry-purple with a violet glow”) and Serpentina (“a seductive deep emerald-green with a snake-like sheen”). I will let you know how it goes once I get them! Of course, Lime Crime offers more than just lipstick, so check out their site for other types of makeup!

Thanks for visiting!

xox,
The Lipstick Lady