Project Use it Up – Lipstick Updates

 

 

  Hello everyone! So it has been a while since I have posted anything but I am back! I have decided to write an update regarding my use it up project for my lipstick collection. Sadly, this project is not going as well as I'd like. I have no idea how I did this but I broke two of my lipsticks (*Sad face*)! One of the ones that I broke had soooo much product left, which makes me even more sad. I am not one for fixing lipsticks or using a lip brush, for some reason I prefer to apply it directly from the tube.

Here is the damage I have caused:

 

This one is a Frost by MAC called Viva Glam IV. I had already fixed this lipstick but alas, it broke again! I have decided I will not attempt to fix it again as there really isn't a whole lot of product left.

 

Now this following one really breaks my heart...not only is it a perfect bright pink, but I believe it was also limited edition. It is MAC Force of Love. I must admit, I broke this one while I was out one night with my friends. The lipstick is all up in the lid, so it's a gross mess! I must retire it as well.

 

 

I have decided to add a couple lipsticks to replace these broken ones. The ones I picked are:

 

Viva Glam Nicki... this one is a satin and a very hot "Barbie" pink...it is my attempt to replace the Force of Love one.

 

This one is sample from Make Up Forever and it is the Rouge Artist Intense Natural N9.

 

 

Now, onto the progress of my lippies that have survived...drum roll please....

 

 

The first is MAC Up the Amp...I have used quite a bit of this one... as you can see on the lid, the top line is where I started and the bottom line is where I am now. Not bad at all.

 

This one is MAC Media...again, not bad on the progress! I might be setting this one aside as the warm weather is coming and I will be reaching more for the other lippies...but I will definitely pick this back up in the fall.

 

Last but certainly not least, we have MAC Russian Red. This one has been very difficult to get through. Mainly I think this is due to two things that make this lipstick longer lasting, 1. I wear a liner underneath, and 2. This is a matte shade. However, I think it is definitely doable and I will continue to work at these.

 

 

Despite the fact that I broke two of my lipsticks and they are now out of the project, I do believe I have made decent progress on the rest. Here's to hoping the next ones being tossed out is because they are finished, and not broken! (*Fingers crossed)

 

 

Thanks for reading!

 

       ~Naty