My Top 4 : Budget Summer Lipsticks

As the weather is finally warming up, I have been enjoying wearing less makeup but adorning a bright lip for an effortless pop of colour that is perfect for this time of year. When the sun is out I like to skip the heavy coverage and opt for a tinted moisturiser before throwing on a vibrant pout, to look effortlessly polished and put together. For today's post I have rooted through my drugstore lipstick collection to find my top 4 choices for a bright, affordable Summer lipstick.

1. Revlon ColorStay Moisture Stain : ‘Rio Rush’ - £7.99

As someone who has always disliked the sticky, uncomfortable feeling of many glosses, these Moisture Stains are the perfect alternative. They create a high-shine, pigmented finish without leaving a tackiness on the lips. The bright colours are perfect for the warmer weather and I especially love ‘Rio Rush’; a bright yet wearable pink. 

The formulation of these stains are also ideal; they are creamy, moisturising and leave an impeccable shine without feeling heavy. An intense colour is left behind that stains your lips even once the shine has faded.

2. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick : ‘Cherries In The Snow’ - £7.49

This shade of the Super Lustrous range is my choice for a sheer finish during the warmer weather. It is one that I am sure most of you will have heard of before and has been a favourite of mine for some time. The shade is a bright, blue-toned pink and is amazingly moisturising, easy to apply and is the perfect finishing touch to a lazy, feminine summer look.

3. Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm : ‘Elusive’ - £7.99

Incase it wasn’t already clear, I am a massive fan of Revlon and find their lip products to be one of the best at the drugstore. For a matte yet moisturising finish I like to opt for their balm in the shade ‘Elusive'; a soft, warm-toned pink. This is ideal for adding a subtle pop of colour to your look and leaves a velvety soft finish. The consistency is creamy and smooth without being sticky or slipping and you can rely on the colour to stay in place in the heat.

4. L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte Lipstick : ‘228 VIP’ - £6.99  

My final choice is another matte yet creamy option but this time in a coral shade.  I recently picked this up at my local boots, however I think it is a more recent release and so I couldn't find a link to it online.

As someone who rarely dares to wear an orange-toned lipstick, this was a new venture for me and one that I am definitely glad I tried out. It is the perfect coral with orange, pink and peachy undertones. The colour is buildable and I like to wear it either patted on to my lips for a subtle stain, or smoothed all over for a full, long-wearing pop of colour.

I hope this mini collection of budget summer lip colours helps inspire you on the lipsticks to refresh your collection with this season. I would also love to hear your thoughts as well as the drugstore lip products that you are currently loving down below!

(Left to Right : Cherries in the Snow, Rio Rush Moisture Stain, Elusive, L'Oreal 228 VIP)

Devon

xoxo

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Drugstore Stars | Rimmel Lasting Finish By Kate

As a champion of drugstore makeup and a secret lipstick hoarder, I have without a doubt tried my fair share of high street lip products. From Maybelline to Max Factor, satin to matte and balm to stain, I have trailed them all and want to share the lipsticks that I crown as best at the drugstore. I already dedicated a post to my love of the luxurious Revlon Super Lustrous, now I want to talk all about the equally amazing and even more of a bargain Rimmel Lasting Finish by Kate Moss.

These lipsticks are intensely pigmented with a rich, long-lasting colour all for a wallet friendly £5.49. The formula is infused with black diamonds that reflect the light to create a stunning, multi-tonal shine. The lipstick is available in 13 mesmerising shades, ranging from soft nudes to deep berry-toned reds and bright pinks. It is also available in 4 matte shades, which create the perfect velvety finish and mean that there is truly an option to suit everyone. 

The first I ever bought from this range was in fact from the matte collection, shade 107 a gorgeous deep red. This comes in a red bullet with a slanted top that is stamped with the Rimmel London crest and Kate’s signature is spiralled across the lid. I adore these bullets; they are smooth, weighty and are a stunning addition to any makeup collection.

(Shade: matte 107)

These have an incredible wear time, although as they are matte they can dry out your lips. However this is easily fixed by simply wearing a nourishing lip balm before and after you wear this gorgeous shade. 

The main line of the Lasting Finish Lipsticks come in a black version of the same sleek bullet. They are intensely moisturising, amazingly pigmented and wear well with only the odd touch up needed throughout the day. 

(Shade: 30)

As a lover of the classic red lip, I was powerless to resist the shade 30 when I spotted it amongst the Rimmel display and it swiftly became my favourite dark lip. This is a stunning wine red with berry undertones. 

(Shade: 03)

One of my favourite nude lipsticks is also a member of the Lasting Finish collection; the shade 03 is the perfect balance between a pink and brown toned nude. The slight pink undertone stops this from being too light and causing you to look ill, but rather creates the perfect moisturised shine for a ‘your lips but better’ finish. 

(Shade: 08)

A final and long-time favourite of mine is the shade 08, a gorgeous mauve tone that adds a slightly darker colour to your lips without being overly obvious. This is the perfect shade for day or night and one that I have adorned endlessly since I purchased. 

(Left to right: 107, 30, 08, 03)

I really believe that for little more than a fiver you receive an amazing product and I hope you all enjoyed this mini review of the Lasting Finish Lipsticks. I would love to hear what you think in the comments below as well as your favourite drugstore brands. I read and appreciate all of your comments. You can also read all about my top Drugstore Red Lipsticks and top Nude Lipsticks to help find the perfect one for you.

Devon

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