Brand: Manhattan
Range: High Shine Lipgloss
Shades: 19W, 23G, 35T, 52S, 46S
Swatched by the lovely: Bluebell

• Bluebell describes the High Shine Glosses as really good quality, non sticky with a lustrous shine that has a decent lasting power.
• Thanks Bluebell for the lovely swatches! 

19W

23G

35T

52S

46S

Brand: AB Makeup
Range: Liquid Lustre
Shade: Desire
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Further to yesterday’s swatch of AB Makeup Micro Bubble Lipstick in “Micro Mandarin”, today I have Liquid Lustre in “Desire” which brings the sheer peachy creamy lipstick to life.
• Available in 8 shades, Desire is a sheer peachy golden gloss that is the perfect finishing touch over a peachy or nude lip base – be it lipstick or lip pencil.
• The lip gloss texture is very silky smooth & with absolutely no stickiness or tackiness at all.
• Whilst the website says it’s a plumping gloss, I don’t feel any tingle but my lips do appear to be re-shaped slightly.   There are no smoothing effects on lip lines.
• The taste is neutral, like the taste of the gloss formula rather than a deliberate attempt to create a signature scent.
• Verdict: Whilst I love the pretty peachy golden shimmers and how it brings  a nude lipstick to life, for the formula to excite me it would need to do a better job of sculpting and smoothing lip lines. 

The swatch below is of the gloss on its own.

Lip swatch is of the gloss layered over AB Makeup Micro Bubble Lipstick in “Micro Mandarin”

RRP: $27 AUD

Available online.

This product was provided for consideration.

Brand: Becca
Range: Glossy Lip Tint
Shades: Bellini, Amaretto, Daiquiri
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Translucent colour with a super fine shimmers, Becca Glossy Lip Tints are smooth, non-sticky and high in shine
• Scented with a hint of strawberry parfait
• Available in 19 shades, I was offered to try Bellini (sheer gold shimmer), Amaretto (neutral rosy nude) and Daquiri (peach pink shimmer).
• The three shades were only subtly different once on my lips, with Daquiri giving the most visible peachy shimmer tint.
• Verdict: This lipgloss will appeal to those who share Becca’s beauty philosophy centered on the “natural, flawless look”.  For more colour payoff, I suggest checking out the more vibrant shades in the range such as Maraschino (watermelon red) and Fuchsia Crush.

Click to enlarge lip swatches

RRP: $42 AUD

These products were provided for consideration.

Brand: Chanel
Range: Rouge Coco Shine
Shade: Brilliant (Collection Las Vegas de Chanel)
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Inspired by the glittering lights and starry desert sky of Vegas, the collection features Lucky Stripes illuminating palette, Gold Fingers nail polish, Vegas Gold Precision Lip Definer and Rouge Coco Shine in Brilliant.
• Brilliant gives lips a sheer wash of gold specks, and is accentuated when worn over a base of Vegas Gold, an amazing lip liner that makes lips look like they’re dipped in gold.
• Rouge Coco Shine lipsticks (available in 18 shades) are lightweight, have a melting balm texture that adds a naturally glossy & shiny effect on lips.  My lips feel comforted, even after several hours of wear.
• Because the texture is so lightweight, the only thing it doesn’t do for me is smooth lip lines.
• Verdict: The photos don’t do this lipstick justice.  In real life, the gold shimmers dazzle in the light like a million dollars and my natural lip tone is much more concealed than the photos suggest.  Highly recommend you get both lipstick & liner together for maximum bling effect.

Chanel’s Precision Lip Definers come with a lip brush on one end for convenience.

Rouge Coco Shine “Brilliant”: RRP $50 AUD
Precision Lip Definer “Vegas Gold”: RRP $44 AUD

This product was provided for consideration.

Brand: Estee Lauder
Range: Pure Color Gloss (Pure Color Topaz Summer 2012 Collection – Limited Edition)
Shade: Citron Kiss
Swatched by yours truly: akisa

• Inspired by the warm, sun-bleached tones of the desert during Tom Pecheux’s vacation in Arizona, Citron Kiss warms up lips in a sparkling citrus yellow sheen for a sun-kissed effect.
• Sheer with dazzling golden pearl particles, the finish is natural in some angles & a glimmering nude for a brief moment in certain angles.
• As with all Estee Lauder Pure Color Glosses, the formula provides long lasting shine, lip sculpting effects and moisturises lips.
• Verdict: The sculpting properties of this gloss makes lips looks sensual even when this sheer gloss is worn alone.   Wear it sheer during the day & pair it with a nude lip pencil for night for extra sex appeal.

RRP: $42 AUD

This product was provided for consideration.