Lime Crime Velvetines

I love the valvetines range! I have four colours which I only wear on special occassions/nights out. The only reason I don't wear this during the day is because of how bold the colour is and seems a bit over the top for a daytime look. They really do dry matte and don't budge at all! Eating, drinking and kissing doesn't seem to affect it, it really clings to your lips! It can feel a bit drying but it's not that bad and I get used to the feeling. I love how vibrant the colours are, although that might be a bit scary for someone who isn't used to such a bold lip. The only reason I haven't given it a 5/5 for recommending it to a friend is because of how strong the colour is. Anther reason is that lot of product comes on the wand and because comes out a liquid, it can be difficult to apply at first. Sometimes I even wipe a little bit off.

I brought this because I had seen so many good reviews about it. I was a little worried that the colour I chose (Utopia - A pretty purple-pink) wouldn't suit me. But I needn't have worried. It is so pretty on me!

It comes in a gorgeous box. I pulled it out and fell in love with the container; which is frosted and just so pretty!

You apply the lippy they way you would a lip gloss. It does feel a little weird applying it for the first time because it is a matte formula. The only way I can describe it is that it feels wet.. yet dry at the same time??? It is super opaque and I only needed one coat/application to cover my lips. I found that it had a lot of staying power... until I started eating (which is, let's face it... to be expected). It wasn't til I went to reapply that I found it didn't really go on my lips well like it did the first time I applied. It kind of made a crust over the lippy that was already on my lips. That was probably my only disappointment with this lippy.

Other than that, it is completely and utterly beautiful!!! I seriously believe Utopia would suit any woman! Even my mum loves it on her lips!

I was amped to finally be able to purchase a LC Velvetine after hearing so much positive praise about them. Utopia had recently been released and I had to have it.

I was a little anxious at first try, I hadn't really ever used a liquid matte before and I worried how it would wear, but honestly, it's such a beautiful formula and wears so well.

I find that I need to prep my lips first, as they do dry out a wee bit with this. A quick sugar scrub followed by a light application of a hydrating balm is enough to set the colour for long-lasting wear. I love that I can apply it and not have to worry about smearing and smudging (ain't nobody got time for that!).

I always get complimented when I wear this shade, and I really think it suits everyone.

I just heard LC are pulling out of NZ & Australia, so I need to get Suede Berry and Pink Velvet before they're gone!

I was excited enough to place my first order for some limecrime a few weeks ago and was extremely excited to try it out. I purchased Red Velvet, it is the perfect Red ever and I was happy with my choice.

Firstly the packaging is sleek and stylish and very girly which I love to bits. The applicator is very easy to use and the product smells amazing!

The wear was good although I did find a few problems with it. You need to prep, prep and prep your lips! This is with any lip product application but especially with the velvetiness. As they dry matte, if you have any dry skin at all on your lips it causes flakes and doesn't look very nice. You need to make sure you use a lipliner because I found that in the corners it does bleed abit.

I also found it extremely hard to remove. Overall I did like the product, and will keep trying it until I found combination that works for me.

I managed to swipe one of these babies in Utopia with the help of a lovely BR lady who went halvies on shipping! My cherry has officially been popped when it comes to the much talked about Lime Crime velvetines. I got it on sale so am happy I didn't have to pay the earth for it, although $19.90 is still the most I have ever paid for a lipstick so I hoped that it better live up to the expectations I had!

I love that it has an application wand because it makes it that much easier to apply it evenly and perfectly. The tube is uber cute! You can see the colour clearly through the glass and the lid is roses which is signature Lime Crime so you know it's the real thing and so eye catching! For $19.90 I would expect it to be a little bigger though.

The smell......EEWW it smells of plastic or chemicals not pleasant at all! The other thing I dislike intensely is after it dries on. My lips feel so cracked and dry almost like I am wearing dry paint on my lips. I remedy this my applying a clear gloss with scent on top to mask the smell and take away the dry look......problem solved! It is so long wearing and even after a night on the juice and eating it's in place and looking as gorgeous as the start of the night and I love that in a lipstick.

The colour is oh so gorgeous and just pops! It is so pigmented and out of this world awesome. It's a statement colour and one which I will wear often. Now I just need to get it in wicked and cashmere.....swooon! It really is my Utopia :D

With all the hype around these lippies, I decided I had to try them. I have the colour red velvet.

The packaging is gorgous, which is just another reason I was attracted to them. It comes in a frosted glass tube with a pretty pink lid with roses. Its also the perfect size for carrying in your handbag.

It applies as a liquid and dries matte. The colour is super pigmented and I only need to use one coat to get full opacity. I didnt have any issues with the applicator either and found it really easy to use.

The product dries matte quite quickly although for me it can still feel slightly sticky for a while. Its also very dry as expected for a matte colour, so I always make sure to exfoliate my lips first so it doesnt dry into any cracks. The colour lasts pretty much all night with eating and drinking, only slighty wearing off in the middle after a few hours.

I will definitely purchase more of these when I can.

So I got my hands on the Red Velvet for a wedding I was involved in, the bride wanted rich red lips, and I wanted to not have to touch up my lipstick all night long. This was definitely the product for me. The colour was amazing, and it most definitely was not budging! Initially the smell was pleasant, but after using it for a while it got a bit sickly. Luckily it only has a scent for the first few mins while applying.

It looked amazing, and as I said, didn't require any touching up. By the time we were having photos done, all the other bridesmaids were begging to use it.

My problem, the reason I felt conflicted, was due to all the drama surrounding the brand. I don't like the fact I am supporting someone who is obviously not an honest businesswoman. But I cannot deny that the colour payoff and overall effect of her products are amazing

The Matt velvetines look fabulous, and this red really did suit every single skin tone. It can be a bit tricky to get right, you have to be very precise, but once you've got it, well its pretty amazing. It is perfect for overdrawing, and even looks great with another colour or gloss swiped across the top of it.

If someone came to me looking for a universal red, with super staying power, I would not hesitate to recommend it. But I would definitely give them a heads up on the companies less than stellar reputation

I have pink and red velvet and the colour/pigmentation is so bright and gorgeous! I only wear them on special occasions since they are so out there. They feel dry on your lips but then its a liquid to matte product so thats what you expect when buying it. They last ages and look amazing :)

I really love the velvetines tey have some awesome colours ranging from nudes to brights. It isn't drying at all for me personally and one of my favs is pink velvet. They also do last on the lips.

I absolutely love the smell and feeling of the Valvetine liquid to mattes. They stayed on well, and I love the variety in colours. Would definitely buy again.