I mentioned in my Armani Lip Wax post that I prefer to use Beaute Liqui-Gel Stains for a semi-matte stained-lip look as I find them less drying. I realised I'd never shown a picture of these applied, so here's that remedied. I also have a stinking cold (again) and my naturally pale lips and cheeks are now positively pallid, so the Liqui-Gel Stains are perfect for faking rosy cheeks and lips.
Harlot applied to my lips on its own. It applies as a sheer, cool bright pink. It doesn't look very bright in this photo, but my lips are naturally very pale. This is one light coat, dabbed on with my fingers. It is easy to build up to a brighter pink.
With Lady Stardust gloss applied over the top. Lady Stardust is a clear gloss with pink shimmer particles in it. It is very pretty and not too sticky, although long hair will adhere to it in windy weather.
Harlot applied on my cheeks, and Harlot and Lady Stardust on my lips. The Liqui-Gel Stains give good cheek colour that lasts all day, and the gel texture makes them much easier to blend than a liquid blush. They also last well on the lips, and I like them as a base for a glossy lip as my lips naturally have very little colour.
There are now a couple of UK online stockists of the brand; www.gurumakeupemporium.com and www.cocobeau.co.uk. The main website for the brand is at www.beaute-cosmetics.com.
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These look lovely on you!
ReplyDeleteIt never ceases to amaze me how well put together you look with so little product on :)
Have a lovely week Grace.
Nina x
That looks really pretty, will investigate Beaute further. Hope you feel better soon x
ReplyDeleteI love this look, and I love that the cheek colour lasts all day. I don't have much luck in that department. I hope I look as put together as you when my next flu comes around :)
ReplyDeletelovely and fresh - after years of hating lipgloss i am suddenly enamoured with it. have you tried the new becca plumping gloss? it's pretty good if not amazing
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I agree with you Amina, the Becca plumping gloss is really nice. I like the look of the Beaute too, it seems to have a nice sheen.
ReplyDeleteI love Harlot on you (great name), is this the colour I was admiring? I think I would like the gel texture too. The Hourglass stain has that sort of texture and I find it easy to blend as it doesn't sink straight in.
I hope you feel better soon x
Loads of get well vibes coming your way! I've been fighting the same cr@p (M had it bad) but I'm managing to hold if it off! Lovely look on you- you have used quite a bit of that Harlot stain- nice to see something loved x jeanie
ReplyDeleteYou look like a heroine right out of Jane Austen (high praise in my mind and hopefully yours). Some stains are too overwhelming but this is perfect. Get well vibes for you - and hi to little miss london from me - Cass
ReplyDeleteHi Cass - oh, I'm liking that a lot, thank you :) She still has (and loves) that make up blanket, you know. x
ReplyDeleteHey MB - I think that one was Fever, it's a bit of a warmer red than Harlot. Also appropriate for me at the moment ;)
Thanks to all for the kind comments.
I have not yet bought any Beaute products, but I am entranced by Harlot. It looks great on you, so it might be a good bet. I have purchased many Ellis Faas and Edward Bess products that you test drove for me. ;-)
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely even with a cold; feel better soon!
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Can't decide between Harlot or Fever set - may have to order both! Those and the new Chanel Rose Palatine liner are only things exciting me lately. Cass
ReplyDeleteHello Zuzu's Petals (I love the name, and the film. I sob like a baby when he finds the petals). Harlot is surprisingly wearable given the colour it is in the tube. Beaute is still quite a small line, but I've liked everything I've tried from it. Wish he'd do some eyeshadows!
ReplyDeleteHey Ammie - thank you :)
Hi Cass - oh, that liner isn't on my radar yet, will have to look it up. I like both Harlot and Fever, they are different enough for me to like both ;)
I just got "Harlot" in the mail about your shout-out about it (in the lip wax post) and so far I've been really disappointed in it :( I applied it with the brush and found that it stained my lower lip but not my upper one. And then I realized it just stained the innermost part! As for staying power, 30 minutes later if I touched it with my finger it was flaking off.
ReplyDeleteAlso, if you apply with your finger you WILL stain it very darkly bright pink!
Hi Ashley - oh no, I'm sorry to read that! I never apply with the doe foot applicator - I think it'd apply too much at once that way. I find if I apply and then wash my fingers straight away afterwards with soap it washes off my fingers okay. Perhaps try to look at how you are prepping your lips too - I apply a balm (the Lanolips 101 ointment) then blot it off so my lips are moisturised but not greasy/waxy. I hope this helps a bit.
ReplyDeletethank you Grace! Will try again with these tips! :)
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