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Best MLBB (My Lips But Better) lipsticks

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Chandon · 22/05/2012 20:06

Just discovered Clinique almost lipstick in Spicy Honey.

OMG!

It is like my own lip colour but better!!! I love it.

having looked for years for a daytime natural lipstick that would make me just look a bit more polished I am in love with this.

Any other MLBB recommendations? I also like Korres lip balm in rose, but it is a bit darker than I might choose for day time, and hard to apply (pot)

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ihatethecold · 22/05/2012 21:38

What's your colouring. Blond, brunette. Dark eyes etc.
Just curious cos I need to find a new lippy Wink

Mombojombo · 22/05/2012 21:43

I got a good Stila one in a TKMaxx mix bag the other week, called either Keren or Seren (sorry for lame memory, makeup bag is in bedroom where DS is sleeping so I can't rummage). I'm dark blonde/faux redhead, pale but do tan and yes, it just makes me look more polished on a 'no makeup' day, which is actually an as-much-makeup-as-ever day; just natural colours.

PrimaBallerina · 22/05/2012 22:59

I've just seen those see through ones advertised on telly. Maybelline? They look like boiled sweets. I'm hoping they might do the job too.

Decameron · 23/05/2012 09:29

This Dior lip balm is great, really natural and adds just a touch of colour.

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Chandon · 23/05/2012 10:48

I have brown hair (medium) and light olive-y (yellow-ish?!Shock not English rose anyway) skin that tans easily. freckles too.

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Chandon · 23/05/2012 10:49

The dior one looks a very light pink?

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70isaLimitNotaTarget · 23/05/2012 10:57

I got one from the Body Shop years ago in a kit (IIRC it was colour no 6 in their range).
I wore it when I got married,-17 years ago- it was lovely, a darker shade of mouth shade.
I've got dark hair ,brown eyes and pale skin that freckles Sad

Then I decided to 'rediscover' it. The colour was nice but it was so dry to apply and drying on my lips.

Decameron · 23/05/2012 11:29

It is quite light but supposedly adapts to the colour of your lips.

PinotysaurusRex · 23/05/2012 14:15

Burberry Rose Wood. Be-yoo-ti-ful.

Msarsebiscuit · 23/05/2012 14:35

Estée Lauder Crystal Baby, Chanel Boy or my new favourite Mac Bare Again. ( I'm a pale, Celtic-y, brunette with sewage coloured browny green eyes ).

ElizaDoMore · 23/05/2012 17:10

Love Chanel Boy. Is the Burberry one the lipstick that came with Glossybox? Will need to give that a go.

ihatethecold · 23/05/2012 18:45

Oohhh chandon. Same colouring as me. Might have to check out that clinique one Grin

Itsgottabebags · 23/05/2012 19:05

Whats the Chanel Boy one like as I fancy treating myself to a nice lippy?

Msarsebiscuit · 23/05/2012 20:53

Itsgottabebags, it's a very natural pinky-toned nude, quite sheer and moisturising, it's probably the most natural pink ( on me ) that I've ever tried www.makeupalley.com/product/showreview.asp/ItemId=140350/Rouge-Coco-Shine---Boy/Chanel/Lipstick

Itsgottabebags · 25/05/2012 17:11

biscuit I bought Boy today. I saved money too with the dept store I bought it from doing a price match. So saved ten percent. Not much but its a saving!

I also got a sample of a glossimer lip gloss in the amour shade. Its quite glittery and looks quite bright..

I have ber ever had a sample of anything fragrance wise/cosmetic wise so before from chanel so its a nice little extra.

Msarsebiscuit · 25/05/2012 18:08

I'm glad I was able to help, Itsgotto, plus it makes one look like a dead classy bird when you whip out your Chanel lippy. I agree about Chanel fragrances - they do nowt for me

Itsgottabebags · 25/05/2012 20:04

Sample wise I have had no fragrances but I do own Coco Mademoiselle (sadly under used)

KateSpade · 25/05/2012 21:17

For my lips that don't suit the light pink trend thats doing the rounds, i have MAC's Patisserie.
It. Is. Amazing.

TruthSweet · 26/05/2012 04:46

I always end up buying something in this type of shade (oh for the cash to buy the real thing!).

I have this which is a really good match for MLBB!

I also have this in S08 - the colours good but the formulation is a bit sheer so if I could find it in a lipstick I would be happy. I confuse Une make up people as even their palest foundation looks muddy on me yet I am not as fair as this woman but I need a much darker toned lip colour to balance me (pale lip colour makes me look decidedly odd!)

I am a auburn brunette with green eyes and pretty fair skin (Celtic ancestry).

Itsgottabebags · 26/05/2012 12:29

I have put it on and it looks nice when I put my makeup on.

Itsgottabebags · 26/05/2012 12:37

Truthsweet-Poppy King does a range for boots no 7. Have you looked at those there might be a samey colour to match the Poppy King one you linked to..

Poppy King for Boots

TruthSweet · 26/05/2012 12:52

Thanks Itsgotta - I'll have a look next time I'm in Boots.

JessCartandahorse · 26/05/2012 13:36

Bobbi Brown lipsticks is meant to be good for enchancing natural lip colour.

I use Brownie Pink which is my lip colour but gives and even tone and pigmentation.

(I'm a dark natural blonde with fair skin)

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