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post #1 of 31
2/25/10 at 5:40pm
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I'm looking for a very natural lipstick. I have been trying nudes and pinks like an idiot, when my lips are naturally sort of reddish/pigmented.
I am about NC20 and Asian.

PLEASE ignore the rest of my face, it looks horrible!

I am heavily considering Kinda Sexy as my next one to try!

Bare Lips (various lighting):



I have some pics for how some of them look on me...
Creme Cup & Snob

(Snob looks the same, only a bit more opaque).

Pink Plaid:


Viva Glam I:


I've also tried Brave but I didn't like how it looked, it was sort of muddy and brownish.
Cosmo was too dark/purply/magenta
Creme D'Nude looked generally like Creme Cup but instead of pink it was beige; more like my skin tone.

I am not really a fan of Lustre or Frost finishes, but anything else would be great!

Oh, and here's my favorite lippie right now, which is Creme Anglaise Cremesheen Glass!

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post #2 of 31
2/25/10 at 6:40pm

Re: Lipstick Recommendations? (Pic Heavy!)

FYI - some of your photos are not showing up. At least for me.
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post #3 of 31
2/27/10 at 1:55am
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Whoops, fixed them! Thanks for telling me, it took me a little while to figure out what I did wrong!
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post #4 of 31
2/27/10 at 2:53am
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ANY suggestions would be greatly appreciated!
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post #5 of 31
2/27/10 at 3:00am

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you would look great with the new viva gaga lipstick! also try syrup, high tea, hug me & girl about town (everyone needs that crazy bright, fun lipstick in their collection! lol)
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post #6 of 31
2/27/10 at 5:38am

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try cherish, blankety, honeylove and 3n lipstick(i think they discontinue 3n), hue, viva glam 2
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post #7 of 31
2/27/10 at 3:06pm
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I'm heavily considering:
--Kinda Sexy: Neutral pinky-rose (Matte)
--Hot Gossip: Mid-tone pinky plum (Cremesheen)
--On Hold: Mid-tone yellow raspberry (Cremesheen)
--Fanfare: Mid-tone yellow pink (Cremesheen)

Opinions?
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post #8 of 31
2/27/10 at 8:52pm

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also consider viva glam V...
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post #9 of 31
2/27/10 at 10:59pm

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I have quite pigmented red lips so if you're looking for something to tone down that "doll" effect and even out lips with your face, I recommend:
- Hue if you're looking for a lipstick
- Ample pink (plushglass) if you're looking for a lipgloss
these are my 2 favourites products for my lips at the moment!
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post #10 of 31
2/28/10 at 8:44pm

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I would recommend MAC Viva Glam V, MAC Hold the Pose, Clinique Extreme Pink (for something bolder), NYX Thalia, or NYX Fig. I also like your idea of trying MAC's Fanfare.
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post #11 of 31
2/28/10 at 11:47pm

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I would recommend cherish for your nudish-color lipstick. It's lovely.
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post #12 of 31
3/4/10 at 12:05am
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Okay, one vote for Fanfare...
High Tea and Blankety just didn't work for me, I felt like they were too light for my lips, made me look dead (I don't have any pics of those though).
I know I tried Viva Glam II but I don't remember how it looked, I know I didn't like it though...(sorry!)

A couple of votes for Viva Glam V, so I ought to check that one out...
and Cherish for a nude...

Do you like the Creme Anglaise on me?

Hm...Any other opinions? Suggestions? Comments? Insults?
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post #13 of 31
3/4/10 at 3:05am

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How about amplified cremes? You could try Up The Amp for a bolder look or Angel for a softer one ... Or if you like NYX, you could try Louisiana (dark pink) or Narcissus (a softer one) ...
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post #14 of 31
3/4/10 at 4:32pm

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I was also going to say Viva glam V. And if you want to tone down the colour of your lips first, which i sometimes do as my lips are quite pigmented, try a little concealer blended into your lips first before applying your lipsticks, it makes the colour more true I find. Also playing around with different lip liners also helps.

I also like playing around with different glosses as well for a different look

Hope that helps
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post #15 of 31
3/6/10 at 11:22am

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I'm also NC20 and Asian, and Patisserie looks very natural on my lips. Unfortunately, it's a lustre! Because that's the only MAC finish I really like, but it's one of the finishes you don't like.
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post #16 of 31
3/6/10 at 11:27am

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Also, Laugh A Lot from Spring Forecast, for a MLBB (but still natural-looking) mauve pink.

Ah, and I just looked up the finish and, of course, it's a lustre. I've heard Spiceflower (which is an AC finish) is very similar to Laugh A Lot though.
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post #17 of 31
3/6/10 at 12:07pm
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Originally Posted by Honey&LemonGirl View Post
I'm also NC20 and Asian, and Patisserie looks very natural on my lips. Unfortunately, it's a lustre! Because that's the only MAC finish I really like, but it's one of the finishes you don't like.
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Originally Posted by Honey&LemonGirl View Post
Also, Laugh A Lot from Spring Forecast, for a MLBB (but still natural-looking) mauve pink.

Ah, and I just looked up the finish and, of course, it's a lustre. I've heard Spiceflower (which is an AC finish) is very similar to Laugh A Lot though.
Well, I might just have to try some Lustres then! I'm not a fan, I think they're a little drying, but I could top them with some gloss (I LOVE Cremesheen Glasses!). Thanks for the recommendations! I really appreciate it!
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post #18 of 31
3/6/10 at 2:23pm

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You have such cute lips! I would also recommend Laugh A Lot (which I just bought), Faux (slightly milky mauve) and NARS Dolce Vita
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post #19 of 31
3/6/10 at 2:37pm
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Originally Posted by Sojourner View Post
You have such cute lips! I would also recommend Laugh A Lot (which I just bought), Faux (slightly milky mauve) and NARS Dolce Vita
Hehe Thank you!
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post #20 of 31
3/6/10 at 2:45pm
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A couple of votes for Viva Glam V, so I ought to check that one out...
Okay--I have tried it; I have pics...not really sure how it looks...
Also got some pics of Brave.

I like the texture of Amplified Cremes, but I'm a little afraid of Up the Amp. Angel sounds all right, I think it'll just turn out like a light pink shiny gloss though.

NYX, I've tried Louisiana (dark pink) & Narcissus (a softer one) and they're all right...I like Iris and Tea Rose, but don't love them...Maybe I'm too picky? :P
I think the trouble is that I need something slightly more sheer/less opaque because my lips are reddish; but the finishes I don't like are the ones that are more sheer (Frost/Lustre). Glaze is okay. I'm thinking Cremesheen is my best bet (and I like that finish!), since Satin, Amp. Creme, and Matte are all going to be opaque...

To Try: Cherish, Angel?, Fanfare...
Patisserie, Laugh a Lot, Spiceflower? Faux, NARS Dolce Vita
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post #21 of 31
3/6/10 at 2:50pm
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Sorry for all the tons of pics...

Viva Glam V: This looks better than I thought...I think I like it. Not sure...Opinions?
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...VivaGlamV2.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...VivaGlamV3.jpg
http://i251.photobucket.com/albums/g...VivaGlamV4.jpg

Brave: For some reason I think it looks better in the pics than it does IRL....I think the pics make it look lighter/pinker than it is...but I could be wrong...

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post #22 of 31
3/15/10 at 2:39pm
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I tried out On Hold, which I thought looked good but too bold for me to wear very often, and Hot Gossip, which I really liked!
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post #23 of 31
3/16/10 at 9:13pm

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i saw a couple people suggest hug me, just thought i'd add another vote for it! it would be perfect on you.
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post #24 of 31
3/16/10 at 11:33pm

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Originally Posted by kayley123 View Post
Okay, one vote for Fanfare...
High Tea and Blankety just didn't work for me, I felt like they were too light for my lips, made me look dead (I don't have any pics of those though).
I know I tried Viva Glam II but I don't remember how it looked, I know I didn't like it though...(sorry!)

A couple of votes for Viva Glam V, so I ought to check that one out...
and Cherish for a nude...

Do you like the Creme Anglaise on me?

Hm...Any other opinions? Suggestions? Comments? Insults?
I like Creme Anglaise on you..I like it so much I want it now
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post #25 of 31
3/18/10 at 11:41pm

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"Oh, and here's my favorite lippie right now, which is Creme Anglaise Cremesheen Glass!"

this lippie looks the best out of all your pics
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post #26 of 31
3/19/10 at 12:05am
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Originally Posted by tropical_smiles View Post
I like Creme Anglaise on you..I like it so much I want it now
Hehe, spreading the addiction! Yay!

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Originally Posted by JENJ5001 View Post
"Oh, and here's my favorite lippie right now, which is Creme Anglaise Cremesheen Glass!"

this lippie looks the best out of all your pics
Thanks! I'm glad you think so!
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post #27 of 31
3/24/10 at 9:15am

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Originally Posted by kayley123 View Post
I'm heavily considering:
--Kinda Sexy: Neutral pinky-rose (Matte)
--Hot Gossip: Mid-tone pinky plum (Cremesheen)
--On Hold: Mid-tone yellow raspberry (Cremesheen)
--Fanfare: Mid-tone yellow pink (Cremesheen)

Opinions?
on hold is lovely I was looking for a dupe for my fafi strawbaby and the ma came up with this <3
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post #28 of 31
3/26/10 at 5:00pm
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Trying out Hug Me soon, since I swapped for it...

I'm really liking Total Wow!--but its LE, just like Creme Anglaise...
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post #29 of 31
3/27/10 at 8:03pm

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I really like how Viva Glam I looks on you!

I know its not nude, but I think that Budding Lust would suit you beautifully
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post #30 of 31
3/27/10 at 8:08pm
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Originally Posted by LisaOrestea View Post
I really like how Viva Glam I looks on you!

I know its not nude, but I think that Budding Lust would suit you beautifully
Thanks! Is Budding Lust a l/s? Or a lipglass...?
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