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Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review
Overall rating from 46 reviews so far:
4.4/5
Would use it again?
4.4/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.3/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.3/5

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Get inspired by the neutral nudes of the 90s with Jaclyn Hill's signature lipstick, 1995. Inspired by the 90s grunge revival and the beauty trends of an unforgettable decade, this iconic creation is a matte but creamy lip color that isn't trendy but a timeless expression of glam.

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Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick Review

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
2nd December, 2015
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My favourite lipstick brand!

I’m seriously in love with Gerard Cosmetics lipsticks.

The packaging is so pretty and classy, I adore my gold bullets (and they look so nicely presented on my desk).

My small collection all has a nice scent - not overly offensive but not scentless either.

I have three Gerard lipsticks to my name at this point. I have three mattes, the arm brown 1995, deep red Cherry Cordial, and Nude. Despite all being matte, they all apply and last a bit differently.

1995 is quite a stiff and drying formula, so if you don’t like that I’d be wary of it. It also doesn’t last very well and fades, although it does fade evenly. However, it looks so nice on it’s enough for me to overlook its downsides. It’s just a really nice and easy wearable brown.

Cherry Cordial, ah Cherry Cordial. I have difficulty wearing this because it’s very dark. However, the formula is nice to apply. I’d recommend using a brush, however.

Nude is probably my favourite in my collection. Like most nudes, it’s a simple colour that works on most skin tones. I was actually a bit wary at first, because I felt like it looked too orange against my skin tone, but now I’ve really fallen in love.

GC lipsticks are a good medium - in between drugstore and high end - and you feel a bit special every time you put one on, haha. I definitely recommend you pick one up if you can.

Tips: I believe you can buy them from paganmarie.com, but it's still pricey on there. I recommend checking out the GC instagram page - they always have good discount codes and often include free international shipping!

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niauve
2nd December, 2015

Also, as Emsky said before me, they do tend to mess up orders. On my first order, they sent the same product twice (actually pretty good), but on my second order, my friend was sent a lipstick that was the wrong colour & it was really mucked up!

Overall rating:
5.0/5
21st March, 2016
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1995

I purchased this in the shade 1995 after the whole hype over Kylie Jenners lip colour! The added bonus is that this was designed/formulated by Jaclyn Hill who I just love. I had to have this lipstick. Up until now I haven't tried any Gerard Cosmetics products but I had heard of them previously Gerard Cosmetics/Whitening Lightening.

The packaging is so awesome! I love how it is gold! So classy. Gives the added excitement of opening it. The lipstick is so pigmented and the colour is perfect. It is long lasting and quite creamy. Easy to apply and not much transfer during the day with eating,drinking etc. How ever after time of owning this the lipstick does get particularly dry and the bit that winds up and down started to stop working fully.

I love this formula and I will defiantly purchase more.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th April, 2016
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Fire Engine Red

I only have one shade of the Gerard Cosmetics lipsticks but I hope to some day purchase more. I absolutely adore the packaging that these lipsticks come in. They are shiny and gold all over, which seems quite glamourous to me. They don't feel cheap or plastic-y either.

The shade that I have, Fire Engine, is a matte red colour. It is the perfect classic red that would suit all skin tones. I first came across this shade when watching Shaaanxo's youtube video on "How to get perfect red lips". If you're interested in getting this shade, I would suggest you watch this video to see just how amazing this colour is.

Even though this lipstick is a matte formula it glides on smoothly. It was quite creamy for a matte lipstick and it never made my lips feel dry when wearing it (though I still wore a lip balm underneath it). It is well pigmented and I found that it lasted all day with little need for a touch up. I always wear this lipstick with a lip liner, and I've never found that it 'bled'.

If you're not keen on purchasing direct from the Gerard Cosmetics website, then paganmarie.com (NZ) and whitefoxboutique.com (AUS) both have fast shipping to New Zealand.

If you are still looking for that perfect red shade I would seriously recommend this product to you. I am in love with it and I can't wait to purchase more of the shades.

Tips: The Australis Lip Liner shade 'Lady in Red' is a great match for this lipstick.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
22nd April, 2016
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Vintage Rose

i brought the shade Vintage Rose and Rodeo Drive (along with an ultra matte) from the GC online shop, the shipping took a long time and the tracking wasn't updated a lot which made it a bit frustrating, online these colours looked different, however they were very similar which again was frustrating but anyway! i use Vintage Rose most and its such a nice pink colour, not too bright either, however mine came out of the packaging after using it like 3 times :( the lipstick itself is great but i can't say the same for the quality of packaging :(

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
28th May, 2016
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Kimchi Doll

I had this given to me in the colour Kimchi doll, the packaging is a nice gold mirrored bullet with Gerard cosmetics stamped on the bottom half of the bullet.

The colour Kimchi Doll is a nude peach and not really the ideal colour for my medium skin tone as the colour is quite light and quite sheer.

I do however love how creamy and buttery the formula of the lipstick is, it glides on effortlessly and doesn't drag or pull. It has a strange scent to it and it reminds me of my grandmas lipsticks when I was younger. It's not unpleasant but it's definitely different.

This transfers onto everything and I find I have to touch up every hour. This cream/sheer finish doesn't dry my lips out and I find I don't need to wear lip balm underneath which is great for those of us with dry lips.

I love the creamy formula of this lipstick but the colour, sheerness and it transferring all the time make me not like this lipstick. Unsure if I would purchase anymore because I have heard great things about these lipsticks.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
7th June, 2016
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Beautiful Packing

Im in an international facebook group that buys make up from overseas. One of the latest order deals was a bulk lip package with one lipstick, one gloss and one liquid matte. I instantly opted to jump on this order as I have been curious about Gerrards products. This brand has featured make up artists such as Shanxxo and Manny. Instantly I was intrigued by this brand.

This lipstick came in a beautiful shiny gold bullet shaped lipstick holder. It feels like luxury. The shade I chose is Rodeo Drive. I've always dreamed of going down Rodeo drive to shop and this is the closest I can get lol . This shade is a pale shade of pink. Its formula is smooth and creamy.

When I apply it fits nicely onto my lips. But it did transfer over everything that touched my lips. Within an hour of wearing this I needed to touch up my lips. Overall the packaging is brilliant but I didn't like the formula of this. Maybe if it was a bit matte in texture then I would definitely buy it again

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Overall rating:
3.7/5
9th June, 2016
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Love everything about them

From the sturdiness of the packaging to the style of the packaging to the actual product, I love these lipsticks. My only regret is that I only ordered two!

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
4th October, 2016
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Loooove

I absolutely love these lipsticks. Especially Jaclyn Hill's 1995. I love the colour. It suits my skin tone wonderfully. Tan or not. (I'm a light olive colour) The packaging is so sleek and adorable. The product itself is nice, it's quite thick and drying but it doesn't feel too heavy on the lips. I love matching it with different lipliners for that ombre effect..

Only downside for me is it transfers and I hate having to retouch up after drinking or eating. Otherwise it wears for a good few hours - with fading but it doesn't go patchy when it does fade.

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Overall rating:
3.0/5
28th March, 2017
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Very Hydrating

I do like these lipsticks and love the bullet packaging. They are hydrating and there is a lot of colours - and there is always discount coupons floating around so you can get them a little cheaper.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
11th July, 2017
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Awesome Colour Selection

I purchased a lipstick bundle which included 3 lipsticks and 1 liquid lipstick. The lipsticks definitely stand out in my collection as they are gold rather than black. The lipsticks don't melt, I haven't had one snap and they are super moisturizing as well. I have had an issue with the liquid lipstick but this could be from my lips not being moisturized before applying the liquid lipstick.

Tips: Moisturize your lips before you apply the liquid lipsticks

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