Hey everyone, ok so firstly I am SO sorry for the lack of posting! I have been so busy lately, between studying and the birth of my first niece/nephew I've been completely distracted and my poor blog has seriously suffered.
So my seriously cute nephew Blake was born in July, I have been completely obsessed with him. More than likely driving my sister crazy but hey he's my first niece/nephew so I'm going to spoil him! Aside from fussing over Blake, I have been studying for my college exams. I deferred my exams from May because I was sick so I have to sit them in August! Boooring!
So this post is about Bourjois, specifically the Colour Boost lip Crayons!
They have a very strange texture, good strange. They are more pigmented than a balm/gloss but less sheer than a lipstick. They melt onto your lips. They are extremely moisturising! After using them I've found it's best to base them. Put a lip liner that matches underneath, line your lips and fill them in before using the crayons. Just so they last that bit longer and have a better base to stick to. The liner will act like an eyeshadow primer and keep your lips looks fab for longer.
You will not need a gloss with these, they are super duper shiny! Also they're not at all sticky! Hallelujah! I hate wearing gloss when my hair is down because the wind comes and well, then you've gloss all up in your hair and it's just a sticky mess! They are very silky and the colour lasts for hours. They shiny-ness can go after a while but the colour stays put. They give a naked feel, like you're not wearing anything on your lips at all. The make your lips look plumber and if you're anything like me and bite your lips, they cover the little lumps and bumps. Your lips look so juicy and kissable with these crayons! They are perfect to throw in your handbag, esp for a night out! Saves having to drag lipstick and gloss among everything else out! They're a two in one!
The kind people over at Bourjois sent me four colours to try out and review. From what I can see they don't have specific shade names so bare with me while I try explain them :)
Nudeish baby pink:
In some lights this comes off slightly hot pink mixed with a coral tone, but on the lips in direct sun it's a very pale pink. It's super shiny! Perfect for a day out shopping with the girls or paired with a smokey eye :)
Hot Pink:
This is definatly a true hot pink, I love it! The colour pay off is better than the nude. It has slight purple undertones but is really fab!
Red:
This one is tricky, it looks red on the packaging but.. When it's on the lips and in swatches its got a seriously pinkish tone to it. It's not a true red, it's a baby red is the best way to describe it. For those who want a red lip but are too afraid to go for it. It gives that essence of class that red does while also having a slight pink undertone that keeps it fun youthful and flirty. Perfect for someone in their teens who's just trying out bold lip colours. But could work on everyone and every skin tone. :)
Lastly the Orange:
Yes you've read that right orange, this looks very scary in the packaging. But truth be told it's very similar to the nude! It's just well, more orangey (if that's even a word). It's a bit more of a coral shade than an orange. But still gorgeous! I think it would be fab on someone who has that sun kissed glow and is lovely and bronzed. Perfect for holidays!
So there's my two cents on the new Bourjois Colour Boost Lip Crayons. All in all I think they are a fantastic buy and I will most certainly be picking up the other shades in the collection! Thank you once again to the kind people at Bourjois Ireland for sending me these! I love them.
Let me know what you think :)
Toodles!
Niamh xo
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