Lipstick Lallygagging

We've all been there. You see a commercial of a beautiful model/actress/famous for something or other on your TV screen. They tell you, in their oh-so-reassuring voice, that this lipstick is the one and only. That there can only be one lipstick. And that you, too, can be as beautiful as them if you just purchase this magical product.

You assure yourself that this product would look so great on you, make your makeup look complete, and makeup all your cosmetic dreams come true. So, like so many of us, the next time you are at a drugstore you go to the store and purchase the $7.00-$10.00 lipstick you are convinced will be amazing beyone belief because as we all know finding that one great lipstick is like having a great pair of jeans---finishes your look without making you look like you tried too hard.

When you are driving home, with your new purchase in tow, you feel like:

And then you get home, open that plastic, protective sheath and it's like

And then you apply it to your lips, look in the mirror and you feel like

You realize you purchased the wrong color, the wrong texture, the wrong everything. It's a mixture of feelings when this happens really--disappointment, sadness, and then finally dejected acceptance. Then, you have to either go through the inconvenience of a return or waste your money on a whole pile of nothingness. And let's face it, it's the lattter option that usually wins out. What a bust!!!

So I wanted to compile a post of some lipsticks that not only work great for me, but that I think would be very successful on most skin tones. But, wait for it, there's MORE!!! These lipsticks....build up drama...building...building......ARE $1.00 OR LESS!!!!!

You heard me right, dear readers. You shouldn't expect anything less of Mary and I than to always try and save...you...money. If you're in the green, we're serving our means!

The first color that I want to talk about is:
BRAND: N.Y.C
SHADE: SHEER RED
PURCHASE LOCATION: WALMART
COST: 0.93
USES: DRAMATIC MAKEUP, RETRO MAKEUP, BOLD LOOKS, FORMAL PARTY MAKEUP,FALL MAKEUP
APPLICATION TIPS: SINCE COLOR TENDS TO BLEED A BIT, APPLY TO LINED LIPS WITH A LIP BRUSH, CRAFT BRUSH, OR SMALL CONCEALER BRUSH. RE-APPLY AS NEEDED.

ACTUAL LIPSTICK

SWATCHED

MODELED: LIPSTICK

SUMMARY: All-in-all this blue-tinted red lipstick goes wonderfully with fair skin. Yet, it's light enough that you can kind of build the color to your desired brightness for all skin tones. It's a really striking red and one I think would be universally flattering. I donned mine (pictured above) with Wet N' Wild Lipliner in "Berry Red" (BONUS: It's also less than $1.00) and just put a little NYC "Brighton Beach Peach" lipgloss in the center (which is totally optional p.s.) This would be the perfect red to keep in your purse around party season (i.e. Christmas, New Years, etc.)

The second color in the favorite lipsticks under $1.00 is:
BRAND: WET N WILD
SHADE: LIGHT BEIGE FROST
PLACE PURCHASED: WALGREENS
COST: 0.99
USES: EVERYDAY, PROFESSIONAL, SPRING/SUMMER, GIRLS NIGHT, DATE NIGHT
APPLICATION TIPS: COLOR BLEEDS JUST A TOUCH. APPLY TO LINED LIPS AND MAKE SURE TO APPLY GLOSS TO PREVENT DRYING.

ACTUAL LIPSTICK

SWATCHED

MODELED: LIPSTICK

SUMMARY: This light red, coral-esque color would be so pretty on almost every skintone! It's a light color that can build up to your desired intensity. This shade would be perfect for an everyday professional look, or bright summery and spring makeup looks. Put a little on for a sheer, small swipe of color. Add more if desiring a more formal look. For the look above, I lined lips with Rimmel lip pencil in "Tiramassu" (BONUS: This cost me $1.67 on sale at Walgreens--keep your eyes peeled for all their great sales.) Then I dotted a small bit of NYC brighton beach peach all over the lips.

And last but certainly not least on the lipstick countdown is:
BRAND: LA COLORS
SHADE: TWINKLE
PURCHASE LOCATION: DOLLAR TREE
COST: $1.00
USES: EVERYDAY, GIRLS NIGHT, DRAMATIC MAKEUP, MOD LOOKS, SIMPLIFIED MAKEUP, NEUTRAL WEAR
APPLICATION TIPS: Since this color is light in it's own right, apply it with heavy gloss for an everyday wear or with the attached gloss only in the center for more formal look. Do not need lip brush or liner for this lipstick.

ACTUAL LIPSTICK

SWATCHED ON HAND (TOP: LIPGLOSS BOTTOM:LIPSTICK)

That's right....it cones with a gloss! Another plus...it kind of smells like bubblegum.

 

 

MODELED: LIPSTICK AND LIGLOSS

SUMMARY: This awesome little lipstick comes with it's own corresponding lipgloss. It's a very light, neutral pink color that would certainly look good on almost every skin tone--especially paired with minimalistic makeup looks like the one sported above. Very cute color and could be used as either a lipstick or a gloss....and makes each, seperate item 0.50 EACH.

 

I really hope that you guys enjoy this post and find it helpful in your upcoming makeup adventures!!! Also, if you guys want help scouting other makeup products on the cheap please let me know as I'm always scouting for the next big save. We love requests :)

 

Until next time, legendary lipstick looks!!!

 

Eliz