springtime lip colours 2013

Spring is here at long last! Seeing as it's May, some people might think that that's a bit of an unusual statement to make. In Scotland, however, 8 months of the year are winter, 3 and a half are spring / autumn and we get about 2 weeks of summer. It's not the greatest arrnagement but you get kinda used to it.

Anyways, even though there isn't much time dedicated to spring in terms of the scottish weather, we still get to see all of the beautiful and bright colours in the shops. Now that the sun is here, it's so much easier to get away with pink and coral colours. :) Here are a few of my favourite lip products this springtime. :)

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense Moisturising Lip Colour Balm
Colour: Roomiest Rose  

I've found that the colour pigmentation of this product is a lot better than that of the normal clinique chubby sticks (that do not have the "intense colour") that I've owned in the past. Roomiest Rose is a beautiful fresh pink colour that isn't too "out there", so it's great for everyday wear.

Sometimes in the springtime my skin gets a little bit mad. In the winter it tends to be very dry and in the summer it gets rather oily, so in the spring and autumn I definitely display combination skin. This goes for my lips too - even when the sun is shining and the harsh winter winds are gone, my lips can still be a little dry. This product is perfect for that - the balm stops any colour from clinging to dry patches on my lips, creating a pretty and smooth finish. :) Not only do I feel that I'm making my lips a little bit prettier, but I'm also nourishing the skin on my lips whilst doing so! You can't beat it! 

The colour lasts quite a while for a lip-balm (although I find it hard to think of this as a balm, for some reason!), so if you are planning of buying one of these be prepared to reapply after an hour or so, and definitely after you've had something to eat or drink. 

No 7 Moisture Drench Lipstick
Colour: Raisin Shimmer

This is one of my favourite lip products this spring - I have been wearing this lipstick non stop for the past few weeks. This lipstick is bright, although that hasn't really shown up in the picture (note to self- take better pictures, Kirsty!) but even so, you can wear it with anything: jeans and a top, a little black dress, anything. I'm kind of addicted to it.

On first application, this product feels a little bit sticky, but that doesn't last too long, and the colour sets into the lips fairly quickly. Again, it's great for lips that can get a little bit dry from time to time. I wouldn't say that it provides a lot of moisture, but the colour is so pretty that I'm not really fussed, and as long as it doesn't cling to any dry areas of my lips I'm alright with it. The colour lasts for hours, so you don't have to reapply it too often, making it a great product if you're going out for the day or night. 

Rimmel Apocalips Lip Lacquer
Colour: Celestial

Ok, so I know I went on a bit about these products in my last blog post, but I am in love with these little gems. The colours are absolutely beautiful, and the pigmentation is unreal. Celestial is a beautiful and opaque hot-pink, which is perfect for the months when the weather is heating up a little. The colour will last and last and last for hours, so re-application isn't too much of a worry. I've been wearing a little bit of lip-gloss over this colour whenever I've been going on a night out with the girls, just to provide a little bit of shine to dress up the colour a little. Otherwise the shades are very matte - something I don't have an issue with, but sometimes it's nice to add a little extra sheen if you're headed out. :)

It might be a good idea to slick on a little lip-balm before applying one of these, as they don't provide much moisture for the lips. However (oh jeez, I'm saying this again, but it really is a bit of a problem for me at this time of year) the product doesn't stick to any flaky skin on the lips whether the balm is there or not, which is definitely a plus. 

Sooo, there we have it, some of my favourite lip products this spring! I hope you enjoyed reading about some of my latest obsessions in terms of lip products! What products are you loving as summer is swiftly approaching? :) x