Beauty Swatch http://beautyswatch.com Helping you find your way through the lipstick jungle Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:37 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 beautyswatchhttp://feedburner.google.com Popsicle Tinted Lips Tutorial http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beautyswatch/~3/vaBUrwpWG9Y/ http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/popsicle-tinted-lips-tutorial/#comments Fri, 24 Feb 2012 20:00:37 +0000 akisa http://beautyswatch.com/?p=4851

This “popsicle tinted nude lip” look is often seen in Korean dramas, paired with natural makeup.  The gradated effect creating the illusion of youthful smaller lips that have eaten a popsicle.  Whilst this look may not be for everyone, applying a bit of colour to the inner area of a nude lip adds back colour to avoid looking completely washed out.  You can also play around with different variations to this look – pinks, corals, and peaches all work well, but for photography purposes I chose a rosy/cherry stain.

Popsicle Tinted Lips Tutorial

1. Prep lips with a lightweight lip balm.  I used MAYBELLINE Baby Lips Lip Balm “Protecting Berry” (NYFW Limited Edition).

2. Apply a lip stain to the inner semi-circle area of the bottom lip.  I used BENEFIT Benetint.

3. Repeat on the upper lip, changing the direction of the wand  you’re applying outwards.

4. Use a lip brush to apply your favourite nude lipstick around the edges of the popsicle tint.  Don’t worry about harsh lines for now.  I used BLOOM Lipstick “Nude”.

5. Press your lips together to blend the popsicle tint & nude lipstick- gently.

6. Voila! The key to this look is to avoid over-doing it for a natural finish.  Avoid re-applying the tint until your lipstick has worn off, otherwise it may smear and ruin the look.

Hope you liked this tutorial!

Would you give the popsicle tinted look a go?


]]> http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/popsicle-tinted-lips-tutorial/feed/ 1 http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/popsicle-tinted-lips-tutorial/ MAC Lipstick – Quick Sizzle http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beautyswatch/~3/NCnrOskWv8Q/ http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/mac-lipstick-quick-sizzle/#comments Thu, 23 Feb 2012 20:00:41 +0000 akisa http://beautyswatch.com/?p=4970 Brand: MAC
Range: Lipstick
Shade: Quick Sizzle (MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC Collection)
Swatched by the lovely: Livia

  • Quick Sizzle is a limited edition matte shade from the MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC Collection.
  • Livia describes this as medium hot pink with blue undertones – the must have lipstick from the collection!
  • Visit Livia’s blog to see a swatch of this shade against other hot pink shades from MAC!
  • Thanks Livia for the sizzling swatch!


]]> http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/mac-lipstick-quick-sizzle/feed/ 0 http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/mac-lipstick-quick-sizzle/ MAC Lipstick – Watch Me Simmer http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/beautyswatch/~3/MvzA0iIZrk4/ http://beautyswatch.com/2012/02/mac-lipstick-watch-me-simmer/#comments Wed, 22 Feb 2012 20:00:09 +0000 akisa http://beautyswatch.com/?p=4968 Brand: MAC
Range: Lipstick
Shade: Watch Me Simmer (MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC Collection)
Swatched by the lovely: Livia

  • Watch Me Simmer is a limited edition Amplified shade from the MAC Shop MAC, Cook MAC Collection.
  • Livia describes this as an opaque creamy pink coral that’s brighter in person than on the swatch.
  • Visit Livia’s blog to see a swatch of this shade against other coral shades from MAC!
  • Thanks Livia for this vibrant coral swatch!

Want to see this coral lippie compared against MAC shades?
Visit t Livia’s blog to see the comparison swatch!


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