Lime Crime Velvetines

This is every burlesque kittens must have- Big Red Velvet lips that can be seen for miles!! This lip colour lasts for hours without the need of touch ups and doesn't budge under a bit of gloss either. It's a little runny to apply (definitely one to apply before getting in the car!) but after one application you'll get the hang of it. The colour is rich and opaque and the coverage is the same even if applied over a bit of balm (It can feel a little dry without). I will always have this product in my make-up kit.

I finally got one of these after hearing great things and becoming intrigued by the much hyped up brand Lime Crime, got this in the shade Suedeberry- a vibrant melon tone.

The packaging is fairly simple but pretty; a sturdy frosted plastic tube, doe foot applicator, red screw top lid with the Lime Crime brand name, pink roses printed on it and unicorn heads on the top. The liquid formula has a sweet vanilla scent, is thin and watery but dries quickly and provides solid even color & coverage.

This matte stain lasts for ages on my lips and transfer to my coffee mug is barely noticeable. Although this is a very dry stain it doesn't dry my lips and is great for windy days as your hair won't stick to it!

I expected a lot from this product and it fully delivered, I have no qualms about it and will definately be investing in a few more Velvetines.

I currently have this product in the colour Wicked. The packaging is very sleek with a frosted tube with a red applicator handle.

The product its self is easy to apply and I like to use a lip brush to give an extra crisp edge, as the colour is so opaque and long-wearing I like to ensure my application is perfect!

Wicked is a gorgeous deep vampy red, and makes your teeth look super white. Once applied it dries to a matte finish quite quickly and looks almost like a smooth velvet finish, which I suppose the name velvetine derives from.

The colour can last all day even with eating and drinking, and hardly transfers to other items i.e cups/glasses. As it dries to a complete matte, it surprisingly doesn't make my lips feel overly dry at all. If I am suffering from dry lips that day I will prep with just lip balm before applying my velvetine, I find this does not affect the finish or colour.

I do have to use makeup remover or coconut oil to remove these completely off my lips.

These gorgeous liquid to matte lipsticks have become my ultimate favorite, there is no turning back now! I currently have 6 shades, pansy, cashmere, salem, wicked, pink velvet & suedeberry and plan on getting my hands on the entire collection eventually.

If you order these directly from the lime crime website they are shipped in a flower themed box, packed and protected with gorgeous tissue paper. The lipsticks come boxed in fun pink packaging with the lime crime logo on it. The actual lipstick tube itself is just as adorable with the latest packaging designed with flower patterns.

These lipsticks are very opaque, and a little goes a long way (seriously! one dip of the wand into the tube is usually enough, and that is saying something since the tube automatically wipes some off when pulling the wand out) the formula goes on so smoothly but dries fast so you need to be quick with fixing any mistakes. The staying power of these velvetines is INSANE, I can usually go from morning till evening without having to touch it up at all! (maybe once slightly during the day due to eating but that is expected) they last forever and smell so yummy! (like vanilla cream).

The only thing to be aware of with these is that they are quite drying (so if you do not like dry lips do not buy these!) and that they CAN stain your lips slightly after removing the product at the end of the day, but ive found that my lips are usually back to their normal colour by the morning lol :)

Overall, if you are looking for a matte lipstick with high staying power look no further! These are seriously top of the line where liquid to matte lipsticks are concerned. I absolutely recommend them.

This girl does not like matte lipstick, lets just get that clear, then I was gifted this lipstick by a sweet BRA member and my perception of mattes has been changed.

I'm a soft and creamy lipstick kind of girl and having a dry, moisture sucking lipstick on my lips is just tortureous. My lips are naturally dry and therefore need all the moisture they can get to look their best. Mattes have never made my lips look good.

I've definitely changed my tune with Limecrime velvetines. The quick liquid to matte formula is amazing because the lipstick is set within seconds. I love lasting power of this lipstick as lasts me the entire day and I have to scrub it off before. Eat, drink and kiss all you want, this lipstick isnt going anywhere.

I don't find the matte formula drying at all even when I have to scrub it off my lips.

I love the applicator tip as it makes for precise application and a pretty straight line making the lipstick look superb. I find some liquid to mattes can go cakey on the lips but not this lipstick.

This lipstick suits pretty much every single skin tone and is a universal favourite and my recent favourite matte.

After countless efforts of finding the perfect red for me I decided to break the budget and splurge on this delightful delicacy. Wicked was sold out online so I picked up a brand new one (above RRP) on Trade me. Slightly put off when it arrived, as through the applicator it looked more brown than red, BUT... then it danced over my lips. A red that is so dark, it 'feels' seductive, definately a tinge of brown but I wouldn't have it any other way. This look was so bold that I had an incredible boost of confidence and (40 selfies later) I realised that this was MY red. Paired with a perfect coverage foundation and some lovely black lashes this would be the perfect evening shade. Totally kissable, it.would.not.smudge! I could only remove it with make up remover, but who wants their lippy to come off easily? My search ends here.The perfect lips...Lime Crime xo

The formula is really nice and goes on smooth though the applicator is a bit awkward to use (that is probably my own awkwardness) and the product is very drying but that can be easily fixed by putting on some lip balm first.

Matte lipstick is my go to lipstick. I love them! I originally bought Suedeberry which I fell in love with and just recently I splurged on Red Velvet & Pansy. However I am not sure what is going on, I find Pansy lacking that initial “WOW!!” that I had with Suedeberry, I love the colours no doubt about that but I feel there are some faults within the formula & the applicators. The applicators are awkwardly messy, which leaves unwanted streaks which require fixing and I find the formula very smudgy, they don't seem to have the same staying power as the original colours & is not kiss/eat/drink proof. Unlike Suedeberry, I eat & drink then I have to reapply within a few hours and it’s very drying on my lips. Due to the smudginess of Pansy, I feel somewhat self-conscious wearing it in public as I am constantly thinking as to whether if I have lipsticks smeared halfway across my face. I am hugely disappointed, makes me question if I got a dud product or is this it?

However I love the packaging, the pretty boxes & love how flowers feature so heavily. I am still eager to try Riot when it is released :)

I absolutely love my velvetines! I own cashmere, black velvet, red velvet, suedeberry, and wicked. I love the colour variation of the velvetines. The formula is super smooth and nice to apply. As it dries matte it can make your lips feel quite dry so I recommend using a good lip balm before applying this, and also to brush your lips before applying. One thing I find with my velvetines is they do not last for a long period time on my lips. Maybe its just me? I still love these nevertheless though!

The lime crime velvetines are ridiculously and incredibly long wearing! They feel rather different/dry to apply but once they are on and set it feels like you've got nothing on but with maximum colour impact and great staying power! My favourites are suedeberry - matte coral red and pink velvet - matte pink. They are definitely a matte finish product. My next colours (if I'm brave enough) will be utopia - vibrant orchid, pansy - true, rich, velvety purple and rave - (coming soon) electric lavender. I also love the idea of the other more wearable shades such as red velvet - matte rose red, riot - earthy reddish brown and wicked - matte burgundy/red. A swipe or two bottom and top should do the trick and even being liquid a tube should last a while - months if your like me and only use occasionally. These have lasted me a meal, drink and a movie in wear so they do stay put. For $35 they aren't the cheapest but I think the quality makes up for it and the fact it is something a little different. Easy to apply with gloss like applicator. All lime crime packaging is simply awesome! Recommended to any one who likes something a bit different/wants to try something new!