This post is proof that I need to stop getting suckered in by flat matte, super pastel liquid lipsticks. Lime Crime Prairie looks great in the tube and in swatches, and I love the idea of a cool-toned, very soft purple-pink in theory. But on my lips, that white base is just way too stark. So far, I've only been able to wear this shade two or three times, and I always mixed it with another color. The formula is wonderful, especially for a pastel, but the shade is a no-go on me. I mean, do I look a bit dead on the left? I do, don't I?
Also, please appreciate the fact that there are no wings on my liner. It's a known fact that when your liquid eyeliner pen dies, it'll be when you've finished one eye and not the either. I managed to salvage it by using a very dark brown liner instead, but damn, Physician's Formula Long Name Liner, you did me dirty.
I feel very differently about Besame Red Velvet, though! I was trying to think of the best description for this color, and the word "velvety" popped in to my head; then I remembered, "Ahahahaha, that's part of the name! I'm an idiot." Red Velvet was made famous by the first Captain America film, where it was worn by the stunning Hayley Atwell (aka Agent Carter):
This is a deep, rich, neutral-leaning-slightly-cool red that would look amazing on almost any skintone. I don't know if I'll ever finish the mini I got in my Besame kit, but if I do, I might be tempted to buy a full size of this one. I'm starting to prefer it to NARS Charlotte, which has been a favorite of mine this past year...and hence, I'm considering purging Charlotte. Also, I'm starting to think this is as dark as I should go with reds. (Charlotte is about the same depth, but has stronger purple tones.)
White-based lipsticks look terrible on me, too. I think it's hard to pull off when you're fair. I actually don't think Prairie looks awful on you, but I've definitely seen more flattering colours on you (like Red Velvet!). I've been holding onto a few lipsticks that only look good if I mix something in or use a darker lip liner underneath, but I'm letting them go because I have enough lipsticks that I like that I don't need to make a special effort to wear.
ReplyDeleteRight; it's not the WORST I've worn, but I've worn much better.
DeleteI think prairie actually looks beautiful! You're fair enough to pull off pastels I feel. I mean, it would make me look a billion times deader than you.
ReplyDeleteMaybe if this pastel were a little...less pastel, LOL. There's too much white in it for me, I think.
DeleteI like that Prairie color on you! I think it makes you look a bit less lively, but in a good way, if that makes sense. Almost like a statement. It pairs very nicely with the blush you're wearing. It looks very professional and a bit intimidating, like a teacher who knows her shit and won't answer stupid questions, or a lawyer who's going to win the case and knows it. I say keep it.
ReplyDeleteI'm glad everybody else likes it! But I dislike it on me so much, I just don't feel my best when I wear it. Off it goes.
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