Good news everyone! Lime Crime is finally back in Australlia, with a partnership having been established between Lime Crime and Makeupnet.
There has been some controversy surrounding Lime Crime over the past few years, most famously the credit card hacking incident. I have a lot of friends who ceased their relationship with Lime Crime following this incident, and were too afraid to purchase unicorn goodies from the retailer via credit card or paypal for fear of their information being stolen by hackers. It was around this time that Lime Crime also severed all of their ties with their Australian retailers which left us babes high and dry, and fighting over Lime Crime sale items on sites such as PepperMayo and Princess Polly. Those were dark times.
Thankfully, it was announced a few weeks ago that Makeupnet would now be stocking all of the Lime Crime goodies here for us in Australia. Yay! Now we can shop freely with little fear of another hacking. So of course, that calls for a review of some of their much loves liquid lipsticks, known as the Velvetines.
My favourite Velvetine - 'Riot'
What I really like about the Velvetines, which only Jeffery Star Cosmetics has been able to match recently, is the colour diversity and Lime Crime's boldness to produce statement shades. Velvetines come in every colour of the rainbow! It's insane.
I don't know if you've realised, but sometimes I get a bit carried away with my purchases and try to buy everything.
'Velvetines liquid matte lipstick dries to a touch-proof velvet finish'.
A very quick shout out to my biggest blog fan, who also happens to be my boyfriend. You know you've found a keeper when he buys you Velvetines for Christmas.
Packaging
The packaging is super cute and the product smells really nice too. The brush applicator is easy to use, and excess product can be wiped off back into the tube.
The only issue I have is that sometimes the tube appears to not have been completely filled. This is just the way the liquid lipstick moves around inside of the tube and is nothing to be concerned about.
'The first Velvetines lead the way in the hugely popular liquid to matte lipstick trend'.
Shades & Textures
Lime Crime offers an amazing range of shades, and I only own a small potion of the Velvetines available.
Have a look at what I mean:
L- R: Suedeberry, Pink Velvet & Utopia
L - R: Cashmere, Bleached & Faded
L - R: Shroom, Pumpkin, Riot, Wicked & Salem
And some swatches:
Formula & Pigmentation
The colour range that Lime Crime offers in the Velvetines range is remarkable, and pigmentation varies depending on the colour, Like all liquid lipsticks, you cannot re-apply liquid lipstick on top of pre-existing liquid lipstick as it will become very patchy and noticable.All Velvetines become matte once dried completely. You can add gloss, however this will kill off any staying power the Velvetines had.
I do however have a few issues with the Velvetines. I find that they quick to dry, which means quick and precise application is a must! They are not food or water proof, and unfortunatly touch-ups end up looking blotchy. So you will need to completely re-apply after food and drink as the product starts does start to crumble and flake.
On a positive note, they are make-out proof which earns the boyfriend tick of approval.
'All of Lime Crimes products have been cruelty-free since its inception in 20008. While many of the products were also vegan from the very beginning. In 2012 Lime Crime reformulated the rest to meet vegan standards'.
Ingredients
Lime Crime does meet some crucial beauty standards that make us make-up lovers swoon. All Lime Crime products are vegan and animal cruelty free with is always a big plus. Unfortunatly their products do still contain parabens.Affordability & Retailers
Velvetines currently retail for $29.00 AUD, or $20.00 USD. I like to keep my eye out for a sale, so I can purchase as many as possible or cash in on free postage deals. Since re-establishing distriution rights within Australia, Lime Crime products can be purchased from Pepper Mayo & MakeupNet as well as directly from Lime Crime.
Final Verdict
I think that if the Velvetine forumla were to improve, to avoid that crumble and flake feeling, then I would buy every colour under the sun and wear them daily. However due to their high maintenance, I find that these lippies are reserved more so for the weekends.
- B xo
Hey B! Are you still using the lanolips mixture with lime crime velvetines! I just recently purchased a tube of lanolips lemonaid based on your older review in which you talked about mixing the two. Are you still finding this helpful? Thank you!
ReplyDeleteHey there Emilia, thanks for reaching out. I don't use my liquid lipsticks as often these days however when I do use them I always find that the tiniest addition of Lanolips really helps to prevent the crumbling and flakiness. Have you given it a go yet? Would love to hear your thoughts.
DeleteHey there Emilia, thanks for reaching out. I don't use my liquid lipsticks as often these days however when I do use them I always find that the tiniest addition of Lanolips really helps to prevent the crumbling and flakiness. Have you given it a go yet? Would love to hear your thoughts.
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