Hey guys!
With the cold snap right now it’s hard to imagine we are transitioning into spring but once I see daffodils, I can’t help wearing brighter cloths and lighter lipstick.
I won’t be going straight for the pale pinks and light nudes but I use some gorgeous transitional shades that range from dark winter hues to light spring pinks.
Most of the lipsticks are wear are matte liquid lipsticks because I love the formula and they are long-lasting but I have some new additions to my favourite transitional shades as well!
L’Oréal ‘I Explore’ Rouge Signature Matte Liquid Lipstick
I love the applicator for this lipstick so much. It’s big enough to glide over your lip easily and the pointed tip allows for precision as well.
The formula is light so I would recommend two coats of this but if you exfoliate and moisturise your lips before application, it will last for hours after blotting as well!
‘I Explore’ is a gorgeous medium nude shade perfect for transitioning from darker nudes to lighter nudes over the next few weeks.
You can never go wrong with a good nude!
The packaging is also a huge plus for me, it’s sleek and matte. I just love the look and feel of it!
‘I Explore’ is available from Boots for €13.99 and is currently in their 3 for 2 offer!
Sleek ‘Vamp’ True Colour Lipstick
Vamp is not your classic transitional shade as it is a deep berry colour but I feel like you have to have at least one berry shade left in your collection for the frosty weeks between January and February.
Vamp is not my favourite formula because it can be quite drying, especially if your lips show any sign of dryness before application but I am a sucker for maroon and berry shades, this lipstick is my kryptonite!
It is by no means transfer proof so be aware of that when using it but if you blot your lips after application, any transfer should be minimal and your look will last a few hours.
A good berry shade is perfect for beige or plain outfits if you need a pop of colour to complete the look!
Vamp is available from Boots for €6.49 and is currently in their buy one get one half price offer!
Colourpop ‘Times Sqaure’ Ultra Matte Lip
I am a sucker for all things Colourpop! The brand is fantastic and the price point of the products for the quality you are getting is just amazing!
The pigmentation of all of their Ultra Matte Lips is great and this is my second tube of Times Square. The first was a mini from a set but it went so quickly that I had to buy another one when I was in New York!
Times Square is a fabulous transition shade because it is a gorgeous nude with pink undertones! It is one of my favourite neutral shades and you can pretty much wear it with everything which is fabulous.
Times Square is available on Colourpop for $7.
Maybelline 'Stay Exceptional' Superstay Matte Ink Crayon Lipstick
I have a lot to say about this lipstick because I love it.
First off, the product concept is fantastic. I usually go for liquid lipsticks but this lip crayon is really good! It comes sharpened which is so handy for precise application but the base of the crayon is also a sharpener so you can use it on the go as well!
Stay Exceptional is a lovely rosy pink this is a perfect everyday shade and I am close to buying a second one at this point.
The formula is creamy but dries matte and let me tell you, it lasts! I wore this for my birthday night out. Plenty of drinks were had, as well as the customary chicken nuggets on the way home. When I got home I was taking off my makeup and my lipstick was still perfect!
The lasting power of the Superstay Matte Ink Crayons is something I rarely come across and I am so happy that it works for me. The formula is also quite thin but the pigmentation does not suffer as a result. I would 100% chose this over a cream lipstick any day.
If you are looking for a new matte lipstick, look no further! The Superstay range from Maybelline is all you need.
Even better, the range is currently on offer in Boots, retailing for €14.99 each, they are currently on offer. You can get two for €16 in Boots at the moment!
Colourpop 'Fresh Cut' Ultra Matte Lip
So Fresh Cut has actually been discontinued by Colourpop which is quite sad because it is a lovely warm toned medium-dark pink lipstick perfect for spring!
Like Times Square, the formula is creamy and the pigmentation is great.
Relay Race is similar shade and is available on Colourpop for $7.
I swatched all of the lipsticks on my arm so you can really see what the shades are like! Each lipstick has been swatched once.
From left to right: I Explore, Vamp, Times Square, Stay Exceptional, Fresh Cut.
What are you favourite transitional shades?
Are any of ours the same?
Do you have any suggestions for me?
Let me know in the comments below!
Ciara
xoxo.
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Some of the products in this post were gifted by all of the opinions are my own.
