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01 June, 2012

Lipstick/lipgloss ban update (and a little wishlist)

For my Friday night post I thought I'd give you an update on how I'm going with my lip product ban - and to help motivate me to get there!

At the start of the year I pledged to finish 5 lipsticks and 5 lip glosses to make at least a small dent in my collection before I bought more of each.  Well, I've been at it for 6 months now and I can finally see that proverbial light at the end of the tunnel getting bigger and brighter.  7 down, 3 to go...



Let's have a look at the 'lovely' (actually a bit icky, sorry!)  lipstick stubs - Rimmel Asia and MAC Crosswires.  I'm wearing Asia almost every day lately because it's such a versatile shade but as it's a long lasting lipstick formula I don't need to reapply all that often and it's taking ages to get there - obviously the Rimmel Lasting Finish lipsticks are ridiculously good value for money!  The coral Crosswires is a MAC Cremesheen so it's a softer, glossier formula and you can probably tell it's broken at the base of the stub and has become a bit mashed in the tube.  This seems to be a common problem I have with this formula, they invariably break at the base.  At least it's about two-thirds of the way there now so I'm getting pretty close! 

L-R:
Rimmel - Asia
MAC - Crosswires


Now I've only got one of my nominated lip glosses to finish but it looks like it's got competition!  It's either going to be the pink Dragonfruit Glossy Lipbalm from Essence or my nude creme Berry Heavy Rotation Enamel Gloss...

L-R:
Essence - Dragonfruit
Heavy Rotation - Berry

Do I have a wishlist for when I finally finish? Yes I do!  I want...

Chanel Glossimer - Wild Rose

And...

YSL Rouge Volupte - Forbidden Burgundy - Thanks Larie!
What's on your lipstick/lip gloss wishlist?

Until next time

Vita :)
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18 comments:

  1. CandiceJune 1, 2012 at 11:50 PM

    Oh how exciting, closer and closer! How dedicated you are!
    x

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    1. VitaJune 2, 2012 at 10:03 PM

      I have to keep reminding myself how close I am. I've nearly caved quite a few times along the way!

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  2. Polish AMORJune 1, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    great colors...

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  3. LarieJune 2, 2012 at 3:02 AM

    Hahaha. Forbidden Burgundy is beautiful, it'd be perfect on you! Thanks for the shoutout ;) And I'm so impressed that you finish up your lipsticks! Gah. I can't see that ever happening over here ._.

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    1. VitaJune 2, 2012 at 10:06 PM

      Oh you never know Larie! You may just find the lipstick you love so much you use it up without trying. I've been desperate for Forbidden Burgundy ever since you led me to that blog post of yours - perfect!!

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  4. MargaretJune 2, 2012 at 3:35 PM

    Come on Vita you can do it! You're so close to finishing that Mac lippie. Good luck, hopefully you'll be getting that Chanel lipgloss sooner than you think :)

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    1. VitaJune 2, 2012 at 10:07 PM

      Thank you for the encouragement Margaret - I truly appreciate it! I'm looking forward to haunting the Chanel counter :) xo

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  5. Haute_StyleJune 2, 2012 at 4:36 PM

    Gorgeous wish list items! I have both and wear them to death! You're so close to achieving your goal!

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    1. VitaJune 2, 2012 at 10:10 PM

      Oh Anni, knowing that you love both of these makes me feel really great about my choices. I'm feeling a lot more focused again about finishing the ban because I'm looking forward to the rewards :)

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  6. SilhouetteScreamsJune 2, 2012 at 10:22 PM

    I need to dig out my tube of Rimmel Asia, I used to think it was too dark for me, but it might work for me now. You're so good at finishing lip products! I need to do go on a ban too, but I'll probably fall off the wagon after 5 seconds :P

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    1. VitaJune 3, 2012 at 4:43 PM

      I love Asia because of the pink/mauve undertones and it's one of the more natural lip coloured lipsticks in my collection. It's my personal fail safe lip shade really. Ah, you should try and challenge yourself!

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  7. Liz (Beauty Reductionista)June 3, 2012 at 4:36 AM

    I can't believe you finished 7 already! I started mine way before you and only finished 1 out of the 5. :(

    You definitely deserve those pretty new things once you finish, which will be in no time! Yay!

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    1. VitaJune 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

      Oh thank you Liz! The glosses weren't too much of a challenge but the lipsticks have proved to be. As you say, not much longer now - and I'm going to really try to be more choosy too in future (maybe!)

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  8. eatpaintsniffglueJune 3, 2012 at 10:27 AM

    Crosswires has been on my wishlist for a very very very long time. It looks beautiful. x

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    1. VitaJune 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM

      Crosswires is a great shade! Every time I wear it I fall in love with it all over again. It's bright without being too OTT :)

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  9. StaceyJune 3, 2012 at 10:15 PM

    Great progress Vita!! You can do it!!
    And I love YSL Forbidden Burgundy, it'll be the perfect reward for all your hard work and perseverance!

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    1. VitaJune 3, 2012 at 10:35 PM

      Thanks Stacey, all this encouragement is wonderful! Yes yes yes - I'm going to get Forbidden Burgundy. It's such a glam shade!

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