So recently, I made my first purchase to LimeCrime and decided on their Velvetines ($17.99 US) in Red Velvet which is their deeper, neutral red on their collection.
Claims from the LimeCrime website:
'Long-lasting liquid lipstick that goes on like a gloss and dries completely matte'
Red Velvet is a rich velvety red
I am OBSESSED with red lip colors and have been waiting to add this to my collection because it is a matte formula.
It has a sponge doe-foot applicator and the formula is like a very watery gloss, but it does not slip and slide all over or down your lips and face. It just takes a few seconds at most to dry down COMPLETELY matte. But BEWARE! If you have normally dry, flaky lips, please EXFOLIATE before applying this product. It was VERY unforgiving on my dry lips, so moisturize before if necessary.
Wear time was VERY impressive. I got a good 5 hours of wear before it started fading off and I think it's because I got my GRUB on and ate it off. Since I already have dry lips, it was pretty drying for me and not a very hydrating matte formula so my lips were peeling after removing the color at the end of the day.
I really, REALLY wanted to absolutely LOVE this product, BUT it was way to BRIGHT of a red for me. Since it was more neutral, those types of reds and either lean warmer, more orange or cooler which can look good or bad, it's always a toss up. I think this was WAY too orangey-red against my skin tone. I ended up added a darker red lipstick to the outer corners to create an ombre-like effect that made the Velvetine look a little more flattering.
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| Red Velvet alone |
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| Red Velvet close up |
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| Red Velvet + Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick 107 |
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| Red Velvet + Rimmel Kate Moss 107 |
All in all, I want a red lipstick that I can just apply and go. I really have no patience to mix this with that using up more than one product at a time. It really just comes down to preference. Even though I have been LONGING to try this product, I think it will not be a permanent addition.
I love the formula, pigmentation, and lasting ability, but the COLOR was not a winner.
Have anyone of you tried it, loved it or not? I hope this review and these photos help.
