Ladies, we are just a few days to the end of 2011! Sqeee!! ๐
The Lipstick Bandits have come up with some ideas for creating a festive lip this year end so if you have a New Year do to attend and havenโt planned your look, we have ideas for you! ๐ I decided to take things down to the drugstore (or pharmacy as we call it ๐ ) and source you an affordable Holiday combination. I realize not many people dare wear the red lipstick outside of special occasions and less so a sparkly lip so finding something affordable is a good thing ๐
We were tasked by the Lipstick Bandit Head Honcho to wear a red or berry red (to be honest, I only read red hence my choice :P) and a sparkly overlay, the more sparkly or glittery the better. Unfortunately, sparkly and glittery arenโt quite in my lip vocabulary and I did want something affordable so I trawled the pharmacy until I came on this by ZA which Iโm afraid has to do.
The choices I picked were the Revlon Colour Burst lipstick in True Red and the ZA Plumper Lip Gloss in 06 Whitelights. Here we go ๐First off, here are the swatches so you have an idea what they should look like ๐
Left to Right : Revlon ColorBurst lipstick in True Red, ZA Cosmetics Plumper Lip Gloss in 06 Whitelights, ZA Whitelights layered over Revlon True Red
Iโm afraid it did not come out as sparkly as I hoped it would. The ZA Plumper Lip Gloss in Whitelights is quite pretty actually. It has these fine glitter sparkles in it that add a pretty silver-gold shine and it is clear so it sits well over any lip colour. It will lighten your lip colour a little, but that adds to the shine bit. Its quite tacky but isnโt sticky if anyone knows what I mean ๐ It doesnโt glue my lips together and the pretty glitter sparkles last so Iโd say that for something I picked up on a whim from the pharmacy for just RM27+ its quite a find! ๐ Iโve reviewed the Revlon True Red previously so you can read the review on it ๐
And hereโs a side by side comparison so you have an idea how it looks.
On its own, the Revlon True Red is a smooth TRUE red lipstick with a bit of shine (it isnโt matte) but it isnโt glossy either. One layer of ZA Whitelights gloss over and ooh boy! See that shine? ๐
See it? ๐ This close up is just to prove that yes, there ARE sparkles and glitterโฆ its just not too sparkly or glittery from afar ๐ True Red is truly a red for the holidays โ a bit too much in the day but under warm lights it really comes into its own.
Finally because Iโm a narcissist that way (wouldnโt be a blogger if I wasnโt ๐ ), hereโs the complete look I did.
Also featuring: Clarins Everlasting Foundation โ Almond, Guerlain Meteorites Perles de Nuit, Urban Decay 15th Anniversary Palette, Diorblush Vintage Pink, Shu Uemura Hard 9 eyebrow pencil
And hereโs Revlon True Red topped up with the ZA Cosmetics gloss.
Care to give this a go? You can easily find Revlon and ZA Cosmetics at our local pharmacies and there could be discounts going on right now ๐
If this isnโt something youโd fancy, do check out what the other Lipstick Bandits have for you ๐
- Arianne (Glitter Geek)
- Danielle (Bloominโ Beauty Blog)
- Jen (My Funny Valentine)
- Larie (Eye Heart It)
- Makeup Morsels
- Paris (My Women Stuff)
- Rae (theNotice)
- Rocaille (Rocaille Writes)
- Tracy (Beauty Reflections)
- Xiao (Messy Wands)
Iโve loved my time with the Lipstick Bandits and learning about their blogs and getting to know these awesome ladies and I canโt wait to see what more sneaky bandity things weโd get up to in 2012โฆ involving lipsticks of course ๐ Happy sparkly New Year everyone! ๐
psst: Let me know if you decide to give this kick-@$$ lip combo a go! ๐
Paris B
Revlon Colorburst True Red Price: RM39 Availability: Revlon counters ZA Plumper Lipgloss Price: RM27+ Availability: ZA Cosmetics counters
Hanny Daforcena says
What a pretty and classic look! Iโd love to rock that look for New Yearโs Eve, but the makeup police in my family (erm, the parents) are there. So gotta stay a bit quiet heh heh ^.^
Paris B says
Thank you Hanny! So, what sort of colours did you wear for NYE in the end? I stayed in so, no red lips anyway lol!
Stephanie/Yukaeshi says
I -might- be wearing Smashbox Sangria lip stain with MAC Pleasure Principle ๐ Might.
Iโm sure you keep hearing this but you can really pull off a red lip very well! Gorgeous! ๐
BTW Happy New Year 2012 Paris! ๐ Have a sparkly one! ๐
Paris B says
Thank you Stephanie ๐ did you sport your Sangria combination after all? sangria is a gorgeous shade and will fade prettily under a gloss ๐
Danielle says
Omigosh! This combo is divine! The lipstick is gorgeous on itโs own, but the lipgloss just takes it up a fun notch or two! Gorgeous as always, dear! ๐
Paris B says
Thank you Danielle! True Red is such a beautiful colour but Iโd forgotten about it till this challenge so Iโm very pleased to rediscover it ๐
Rane says
Wow u look gorgeous with the lipstick,this is definitely a wise buy for New Year parties ๐
Paris B says
Thank you Rane ๐ this is a beautiful colour but I can imagine, a bit bold. May work for CNY too ๐
Denise says
Beautiful! I might just go for a sparkly red lip on new yearโs eve too. Thanks for the inspiration Lipstick Bandits!
Paris B says
Thank you Denise and Iโm pleased we help make up your mind about the NYE red lip! ๐
Sukie says
You sure do rock the reds my dear! But like Hanny I doubt my parents will let me wear such a colour ๐ sigh the woes of being seen as a child in your parentsโ eyes!
Paris B says
Thank you Sukie ๐ my parents had to get me to put on makeup once. I think theyโre regretting that now lol!
Ching says
Luv tat last pic of yours, absolutely ravishing! Happy New Year all!
Paris B says
Thank you Ching ๐ happy new year!
arianne says
Eeek Paris how gorgeous are you? I love the red lipstick you chose, and the gloss, too. But more the red lipstick. Itโs perfect on your skin tone. Just stunning, really. ๐
Paris B says
Thank you Arianne ๐ Iโd totally forgotten I had this shade and only rediscovered it while organizing my stuff. Thanks to all of you for giving my the opportunity to use it ๐
Larie says
Pretty pretty! I love the red of this Revlon against your skintone! Itโs perfect! The gloss makes it all shiny and awesome. ๐ I love your eye makeup, too!
Paris B says
Thank you so much Larie ๐ I can imagine this shade would look pretty awesome against your skin tone too ๐
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
Paris! Your lipstick combo is so gorgeous on you!! Itโs a beautiful red! And itโs a Revlon!! Meaning I can afford it after the holidays! Yay!! You look beautiful lady! So classy!
Paris B says
Thank you Tracy ๐ and yes I wanted to pick a colour that was affordable and easy to get for most. I hope you pick it up at a sale or another because I think youโd rock it! ๐
dani@callitbeauty says
Good choice on True Red! I was actually gonna go with that as well :).
Great minds and all that jazz :p. Haha! It looks gorgeous on you, lovely!
Paris B says
Yay for great minds ๐ you should have and we could have been lipstick twins ๐ thanks Dani
Makeup Morsels says
Happy sparkly New Year to you too! I absolutely love the look, the sparkles are so floaty and delicate and the red *kasdjfdskla oh my goodness*
I actually bought that lipstick last week, so now I definitely need to pull it out and play!
Paris B says
Thank you! I was very pleasantly surprised by the lipgloss and how delicate it all is ๐ canโt wait to see your look with True Red ๐
Jamilla says
You look like a classic 40โs movie star!
Paris B says
Wow, that surely is a compliment ๐ thank you Jamilla!
lyn says
Oh my, that is so pretty! I never really thought of mixing sparkles with red and am now tempted to try ๐
Paris B says
Wouldnโt have thought about it either, of not for this challenge ๐ give it a go Lyn!
peach_ says
Red like POW!!! You are rocking that combination. Iโm inspired by you to try red lips at least once in the coming year.
Paris B says
Thank you Peach!! Yes, do a red lip this year. You may never look back ๐
Saphy says
The red looks so shiny ~ and good on you :D! All ready for a red CNY :P?
Paris B says
Thank you and yes! Will sport this for CNY too ๐
Ashley says
True Red is truly a classic red and and the touch of sparkles are winking at me. What a playful combo!
Paris B says
The sparkles just turns things up a notch doesnโt it ๐ I was pleasantly surprised
Rae // theNotice says
*squee*! True Red looks great on you, but I LOVE it with that gloss overtop. It just looks so chic & plush! /flails
Paris B says
Thank you Rae! Yours was the plush lip. It looked like pillows ๐
Jyoan says
I am one of those who find myself odd with red lips. LOL. I love sparkly though. Was fun checking out all the other bandits, I must say!!
Paris B says
Perhaps if a Brit red doesnโt do it, go for a brick red. Itโs deeper and less attention grabbing and usually very flattering to most. Thereโs a red for everyone! ๐
gio says
What a beautiful combo, you are rocking it! Red lips look gorgeous on you!
Paris B says
Thank you Gio!