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 :)
Oh how exciting, closer and closer! How dedicated you are!
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I have to keep reminding myself how close I am. I've nearly caved quite a few times along the way!
Deletegreat colors...
ReplyDeleteThank you Iris! xo
DeleteHahaha. 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 ._.
ReplyDeleteOh 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!!
DeleteCome 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 :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for the encouragement Margaret - I truly appreciate it! I'm looking forward to haunting the Chanel counter :) xo
DeleteGorgeous wish list items! I have both and wear them to death! You're so close to achieving your goal!
ReplyDeleteOh 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 :)
DeleteI 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
ReplyDeleteI 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!
DeleteI can't believe you finished 7 already! I started mine way before you and only finished 1 out of the 5. :(
ReplyDeleteYou definitely deserve those pretty new things once you finish, which will be in no time! Yay!
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!)
DeleteCrosswires has been on my wishlist for a very very very long time. It looks beautiful. x
ReplyDeleteCrosswires 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 :)
DeleteGreat progress Vita!! You can do it!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love YSL Forbidden Burgundy, it'll be the perfect reward for all your hard work and perseverance!
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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