Friday, August 12, 2016

Von Blair Beauty | Part Two | Liquid Matte Lipsticks | Review + Swatches


Hello lovelies! I'm back with part 2 of my Von Blair Series and this time we're talking liquid lipsticks. If you missed my first post on Von Blair's eye shadow trio you can read it here.  But back to the lipsticks..

Currently Von Blair has 4 shades of liquid lipsticks to choose from.  According to their website, they are highly pigmented and dry to a flat matte finish.  They have a brush applicator with a twist bottom to get the lipstick up to the bristles.  The website also lists that a little goes a long way,  something that I quickly discovered after the first use (spoiler alert, I overdid it lol).

I received two shades,  Danger (red) and Relevant (violet).  Although they are from the same line, there are a few differences between them so I decided to do a mini review of each.

Danger is a timeless red and I absolutely love it! When it comes to red precision is everything and thanks to the brush tip it applies like a dream.  The lipstick itself is very creamy and once it sets (which is very quickly) it is highly pigmented and flat.  As far as wear goes, it stays on through eating,  drinking and humidity.  I got a good 5 hours out of this lipstick.

Danger
Relevant

I must admit that I'm not usually one for purple.  I love it on others however I feel much more comfortable/confidant in reds, pinks and nudes.  Having said that,  this lipstick has converted me! Relevant is a beautiful violet hue that isn't too light nor too dark and it matches the Untamed eye trio perfectly.  It is very vibrant and unlike most mattes, it has some shimmer to it which is a nice change from the typical flat matte.  Out of the two lipsticks, this one was a bit more of a challenge to apply. It is a bit thicker than Danger and as I mentioned earlier, I definitely over did it the first time. This led to an uneven finish with some streaking.  Since realizing that less is more,  I've had an easier time applying it.  This is a shade that needs a few minutes to get perfect however once it's on,  you're set for the day!  It is very long-wearing and isn't overly 'drying'.  I did notice that it clung to dry patches so I would recommend exfoliating and moisturising well before applying.  On a side note,  I've also worn this shade with gloss and it looks stunning!

Relevant with clear gloss on top

You can vist Von Blair's website here to purchase these lipsicks for $24 or browse their other products.  There's an assortment of cosmetics,  skincare and hair products to choose from.

*These products were given to me free via a giveaway win.  As always,  my opinions are my own!


8 comments:

  1. I love the Relevant with the gloss. Awesome review!

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    1. Me too! It looks great on its own but even better with some shine. Thanks for stopping by :)

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  2. Very good post Christine and pretty photo Have a Great Weekend xo

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    1. Thanks Christine! Hope you're having a great weekend so far <3

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  3. Christine I too love the VonBlair liquid matte lipsticks! I have Danger, Relevant, and Turn on. I am so in love with these that I plan to buy Phoenix too! Turn on was the first one I tried which is the orange color. I used a VERY small amount and it lasted for hours!!! It went on easily too. The twist up with brush applicator is fantastic! It looks great with or without any lip liner.

    Now about Danger...I never thought I could pull off a red lipstick period but let me tell you this VonBlair brand is amazing! I swear it takes on a different look for everyone. It's absolutely empowering when I wear it! Smooth application, minimal amount, and long lasting!

    Relevant, I was reluctant to try but after trying Danger and Turn on I was hooked! So here I am 3 colors in and ready for another. I love the shimmer that Relevant has in it. It's the perfect shade of purple. Also I have to add that none of these are drying to the lips like some other brands I've tried for liquid mattes so VonBlair gets 2 thumbs up from me!!

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    1. I totally agree with you! These are very good lippies. Glad to hear that Danger worked for you. I'm a firm believer that everyone should own a red lipstick. Thanks for stopping by to chat :)

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  4. I have never heard of this brand before. Danger is gorgeous on you!
    Angie | Chocolate & Lipstick | Beauty, Fashion & Lifestyle Blog

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  5. Hi Angie! I just recently discovered this brand myself. So far I'm happy with the products I've tried. Danger is by far my favourite of the two. Thanks for stopping by <3

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