So I've never really thought of myself as a lipstick hoarder, until I decided to organise my collection and I've now realised I have a problem.... All be it though, it is quite a nice problem to have. I like to try out as many different brands as I can, as you never know where on when you might find that star product. Topshop makeup, was always something I looked at in stores but just never picked up. That was until all of their lipsticks were reduced to £1 each and everyone had to hold me back. I may or may not have purchased 10 in one go... and already had one already in my collection from about a year ago. Even when they are not on offer they still only cost £8, which compared to say either MAC, or even some of the more expensive drugstore brands, I really don't think that's bad at all.
The texture of all these lipsticks are most definitely satin (shiny and almost glossy texture), and very comfortable to wear. Personally I do think it is a bit of a shame that some of the colours, in particular the darker shades are not matte as it would make for easier wear. Don't get me wrong, they do not bleed in the slightest and all have brilliant staying power for a satin lipstick, however for the purpose of not having to check to make sure you haven't smudged your dark brown lipstick everywhere would make them a 10/10, but maybe that is just me being a bit picky!
In regards to the colour pay off, they are all very pigmented, whether it be the lightest pink to the darkest purple. Due to the comfort-ability of the lipsticks and such a pigmented product, I am slightly confused as to why they aren't a more popular product, or atleast spoken more of within the beauty community. I think my most favourite element about these lipsticks is the colour range itself. There really is something for everyone, even if it's a neutral everyday colour or, one of my favourites, a bright lilac (sweet orchid). The packaging is also very sleek and chic but still has its own Topshop uniqueness to it, such as the font and the dark grey accents, which is used throughout their whole brand.
In the picture above I have swatched all the shades I own, the picture is not edited and I only gently applied the product to my skin to allow for true colour pay off. All shades are listed from left to right.
(Charmed, Petal, Sweet Orchid, Tease, Brighton Rock, Champion, Fast Lane, Straight Ace, Depth, Black Widow, Muse)
To summarise, I bloody love 'em, and seeing them all swatched here is really making me want to wear a bold bright lip tomorrow morning. Like I always say when it comes to make up, I really don't mind what brand the product is from and I really wouldn't let the thought of it being from a clothing brand make you think any differently towards these, as they compete, and the compete well against their competitors.
I hope you found this post helpful and informative, and if you try any of their products out, be sure to let me know what you think!
Esmae Nina
