I’m the first to admit: I’m a creature of habit.
For the past few years, my lipstick of choice has been Natio Lip Glow Number 5 … but you guessed it, they no longer make it. Quelle horreur!
And so the search is on – I’m desperately seeking a new lipstick.
Out with the Old …
It’s not the first time this has happened to me. I was perfectly happy with the Colours of Australis matte lipstick in Crushed Velvet – until that too was discontinued :-(.
So once again, I am searching for my ideal pout partner.
Mind you when I saw pics of me wearing my “old faithful” at my recent high school reunion I probably would have decided it was time for a change anyway. Looking at it now, it has too much of an orange cast. See for yourself, that’s it in the photo on the left below. On the right, I’ve done a bit of photo-shopping and altered it to a pinker, brighter shade, which I think suits me better. I promise the lipstick is all I changed, yet it makes my whole face look brighter!
Desperately Seeking a New Lipstick
So I’ve come up with a wanted ad to help me in my search.
WANTED: desperately seeking a new lipstick for long term relationship. Must be a matte or cream, not a frost (as this is ageing on my forty-something lips). A cool pinky red preferred; not too dark but not too light. Must be up for lots of eating, kissing and drinking numerous cups of tea each day. Ideal candidate will have staying power, provide excellent value for money (ie under $20), and leave my lips feeling soft and smart, but not greasy or dry. Very interested in meeting lipsticks not tested on animals. Oranges, browns and purples need not apply.
So if you know of any lipsticks that fill the bill – do let me know won’t you?
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