Lime Crime Velvetines

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

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!

Love Love Love these velventines, I am just one of those lipstick wearers that no matter what the lipstick in gone in 1.5 seconds Not with these, finally something that lasts a little longer, it is a bit drying but still makes my lips look nice.

the only thing i struggle with now is that the creator of limecrime has questionable business ethic and are not shi[[ing to suppliers in NZ at the moment and with the scare over security on the website- I will not order from there, still three that i want cashmere, wicked and suedeberry

As curious as I am, I had to get my hands on one of these Lime Crime Velvetines. Even with all this talk and speculation about them I had to give this liquid velvetine a try.

It's incased in this frosty glass tube. The lid has this retro yet funky design. The lip wand has this soft applicating sponge thats helps apply the lip stain on your lips well. The colour I chose was Utopia. I got mine from a friend selling it in a marketplace. It's the closest I could get to getting one of these so I was very thankful.

Application with this wand was truely the best I've ever experienced before. It goes on like liquid and magically dries into this matte lip stick coverage. How did they make this product. I am amazed! There was a scent like chemicals. It's indescribeable. I tried eating, drinking and doing my normal daily activities and not one smudge.

My results were well covered lips. My lips had a matte finish. There was no stickyness , no smudges whatsoever. It had a smell sort of like twink. It is becoming very rare with them stopping the imports to New Zealand. Like I said earlier I was lucky enough to get my hands on a second hand one. Would love to own a brand new one one day. I would buy it again. It's worth buying. The brightest colour I've ever had.

I was gifted a Lime Crime Velvetine in the very bold colour WICKED.

The Velvetine comes in a very light weight tube where the bottom part is frosted plastic so you can see the product. And the lid is a gorgeous metalic maroon colour with pink roses. Very girly :-)

The lid is easy to undo and I love the applicator wand. The applicator wand makes things a little easier to apply with the slanted tip and soft brush end.

WICKED is a very dark, ruby red shade. Definitely no sheer lips when applied. You do not need to build the colour up and I would highly recommend a very steady hand. I made a terrible job/mess the first application. I first thought 'vampire' and the shade made my teeth appear more white. And I hadn't applied properly around my chicken lips so when I opened my mouth, I looked stupid.

I cannot believe how fast Lime Crime Velvetines dry! I am not use to the feeling on my lips and find myself licking my lips as they feel dry. And if I put something over the top of the lippie, then my lips would no longer look matte.

Lime Crime Velvetines apply like a gloss but look like a matte lippie. I do not like the smell either. I can't put my finger on the scent. Cross between a light vanilla/chlorine smell?? And you can faintly taste it as well.

The lippie does not budge and I remove with a baby wipe.

I am an amatuer when it comes to make up and I am sure others would easily apply in one swipe. For those like myself, I would not recommend applying in a hurry or in the car!

WICKED is too bold for me but I would love to try a lighter shade of red or pinks.