Thursday, October 2, 2014

Let's talk: Orange Lips

So lately I've been loving Orange Lipstick!
I know it's a really bright color to sport, but I don't care. I'm not into red lipstick....yet. Ha. I feel like Orange is where it's at right now.
I own 3 orange lipsticks and a liner. You don't want to see my wish list, it's ridiculous!
Electric Orange.
Let's talk about this lipstick, I had trouble finding one that wasn't TAINTED. The first Walmart I went to there were 2 left! And of course, in my mind I'm like "YES!" and the minute I open the tube to check the stick, it left me with horror. The stick looked like someone had thrown it on the ground! No no, more like it looked like some kid with a lot of curiosity got ahold of it. It was gross! And I opened the 2nd one and same thing. The second Walmart I go to, none. I'm thinking "Why is it so hard to track this shade down?!" I don't think it's popular? (Correct me if I'm wrong.) I give up and decide to go to target and they have 3. One looked like a tiny nail mark made it's way onto the stick, one was broken and the last one was PERFECT. Happy day! This shade is glorious. It's a glossy bright neon orange. 2 coats will do the trick! It's beautifully pigmented. If you want a sheer coverage, go with one coat, if you want the full bang go with 2 coats. You won't regret buying this lipstick :)
Morange. (Amplified)
This color just stood out to me when I searched it on google images. I really recommend this to people looking for a BRIGHT in yo face orange. As a matter of fact, if you're looking for quality and lasting power, this one is for you. One day I was hanging out with a couple of my best friends and I wore this out. I ate and drank, then ate some more and more and the color was still on my lips! YES. I know $16 for a lipstick is pretty pricey, but you just can't compare to MAC. They have amazing products. And I think every penny invested in a MAC product is well spent. Back to the lipstick (haha) So, we go walking around Target and I know people were looking at me, but I didn't care. I actually felt pretty good because I've always been the shy type gal and stuck to my neutral zone. I think every one needs at least one orange lipstick in their collection. :)
CB 96 (Frost)
This was my first orange type lipstick. :) I have so much love for this color you guys! It's probably the kind of orange lipstick you would want to start out with if you're working your way up to the bold range. It's not too bright but not too dull. If you're into the whole metallic look, then this would be your kind of lipstick. It's a frost finish, if you're familiar with that when it comes to MAC lipsticks. I've gotten so many compliments on it. It actually boosts my confidence. It could be worn alone or with a lip liner. And before I found an orange lip liner, I wore it by its self. And it is gorgeous. I have a review of it on makeupalley if you're curious. Just look for clarinetkel.
NYX Pumpkin
I actually just bought this liner. Last week I went online looking for an orange lip liner to pair with my orange lipsticks (duh) more like my MAC ones. I saw the color "Orange" online and read really good reviews about it. That weekend that I got paid, I went to my local Ulta and of course, they didn't have it :( So I traveled down to the next one and still no luck. That's when I realized that they didn't even sell it. And I don't want to order online. I'm just not a big online shopper. Unless I really REALLY want something. So I saw Pumpkin. I grabbed my phone, looked up the reviews and found out this one works way better with orange lipsticks than Orange does. And boy am I glad I bought it! I love NYX lip liners, I own several. They have good pigmentation and staying power. They're great quality for only $3.50!
I also have my eye on an Orange MAC pro longwear pencil ;)

Onto pictures! Please excuse the quality. My phone has a decent camera, but not as good as my galaxy phone did :( (I plan on buying a better camera when I have the money.)
From left to right : Maybelline Electric Orange, Morange (Amplified), CB 96 (Frost) and NYX Pumpkin Liner (852)
MAC CB 96 with Pumpkin Liner underneath
MAC Morange with Pumpkin Liner underneath :) 
Swatches from left to right: Maybelline Electric Orange, MAC Morange, MAC CB 96 and the smiley is the NYX Pumpkin liner. :) 

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