Lips | Muslimah Beauty

Sorry I Can’t Think Of A Title Because I’m Too Busy Drooling…

I’ll be honest – drugstore makeup brands don’t really appeal to me. With the exception of a few brands I feel that since I can’t find foundations to suit my dark skin just don’t bother with them. However I did say exception, and Sleek MakeUP is most definitely one of those exceptional brands that I will love forever and ever because the quality of their products by far exceed the price they’re sold for. It’s amazing to see how much Sleek has changed since the days I’d buy their products from my local black hair store. Quality still just as good, but the product releases just keep getting better and one of the latest additions to their family is the Lips 4 Lipstick Palette.

Sleek has launched 6 lip quads and I got my hands on Tease, isn’t it a beauty? The palette is varied in red hues – a red with orange and peach tones to a red that I think Little Red Riding Hood would’ve worn! Also, the finishes are different with gloss, satin or matte which is great as it’s simple to change your look when you’re on the go rather than having to carry around one matte lipstick another lip gloss, it can be a hassle. Just the other day I went from an exam to a networking event and I was good to go after popping the quad out of my handbag and giving the top left shade a little swirl.

For just £8.99 I don’t think one is enough for me, I’m planning another trip to Superdrug and I’ve got my eye on Mardis Gras and Showgirl!

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My Favourite Lip Crayons

I love a great lipstick, but I’ve always preferred lip glosses and crayons for everyday use. They’re moisturising and usually pack a punch of colour so they’re somewhat what you get when a lipstick and lip balm have a baby!

I’m always carrying at least 3 lip crayons at a time, I just recently counted how many lip products I had and I think it came to nearly 31 and most of them were lip crayons. Now, I know you aren’t as crazy as I am but if you loved lip crayons as much as I do then maybe you’d understand.

Clinique Chubby Stick Intense - The Chubby Stick Intense* is the bolder, louder sister of the original Chubby Stick. It gives full on coverage while keeping your lips moisturised, and I love that the finish isn’t as glossy and balmy as the original either. You really could get away with them being just lipsticks. My favourites are Chunkiest Chilli and Plushest Punch.

Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick - I’m a huge fan of the usual Soap & Glory products, but I didn’t think that their makeup would be as good. I’ve now been proven wrong and the Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Sticks* are definitely one of my all time favourite lip crayons. They’re incredibly moisturising and have a gorgeous vanilla smell which reminds me of MAC lipsticks. They come in three shades, Plum Jam, Nudist and Fuchsia-Ristic. Plum Jam looks beautiful on darker women, it’s a shade that complements the skin.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain – First of all, I hate the name; there’s nothing about these crayons that indicate you’ve been bitten on the lips. Regardless, these crayons come in a huge variety of shades with my favourites being Crush and Lovesick. The Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains really do what they say on the tin, or shall I say tube; they stain perfectly! I’m sure nothing would annoy you more than spending a lot of money on a lip crayon that never stays, but for just £5 at Boots you’re getting great value for your money!

Ted Baker Lip Crayon Set - I’m so naughty, I should’ve written about these Ted Baker Lip Crayons* a long time ago because they were a gift set sold for Christmas but I posted them on Instagram and a lot of you were interested in them! Anyway, there are 4 of these lip crayons in shades ranging from coral to dusky pink. These crayons also have full colour coverage but they’re also quite glossy.

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