Chanel Rouge Allure Laque in 75 Fidelite

I saw a blogger swatch this and it looked like a beautiful glossy hazelnut that apparently sets. Unfortunately for me, 2 layers of this doesn't look layer at all... I was really excited but I do not want to put like 5-6 layers of a lip product to give it some shine, when I can do that easily with a lip gloss.

For some reason, I have never been super taken with a Chanel lip product - I've purchased a lot over the years but they're always just ok color wise.

Price: $45 for 0.18 / 5.5 ml

 

LIQUID LINER | Maybelline Line Stiletto

I still vaguely remember this line coming out when I was in high school (maybe early college?)

I think any product that sticks around after 2 years must have something about it. I usually enjoy liquid liners more than gel/cream or pencil, it just doesn't smudge on me if it's a good liner (however, some do, like the Wet n Wild one [review here] and the Stila liquid pen [I was so stoked to try this but it does smudge on my lower lash line, review soon]).

This Maybelline liner resembles the L'Oreal Lineur Intense felt tip, which applies color more thinly than a brush tip liner. I was looking for a brown liquid liner and my options were quite limited. This is definitely a decent liner, the application is smooth

However, it seems to rub off easily and flake a bit if you rub your eyes. Luckily, I do not rub my eyes, but my eyelash curler will touch the corner of my eyes sometimes and rub a bit of the liner off.

I do not curl my eyelashes everyday so it doesn't pose a huge problem for me

I continue to use this as I am fond of it, but the flaking might be inconvenient for some people.

Price

$6+ for 0.05 oz / 1.5 ml

After some vigorous rubbing - you can see the faint flakes

LIQUID LIP | Em Cosmetics Infinite Lip Cloud in Rose Nude

Jeffree Star Gemini | Em Rose Nude | Wet n Wild Looking for Truffle
Swatch comparison. These are the most familiar colors I found in my collection

After 10 hours

This is a bit darker than I imagined, it looks more like a pink nude online, but it's definitely an appropriate color for fall

It's not super long wearing but it is very comfortable 

There are 8 colors total

$16 for 0.13 oz / 4 ml

MATTE LIPS | Wet n Wild Velvet Matte Lipcolor in Looking for Truffle

I was scared this would be too brown but it's actually a nice natural nude-y brown.

This is a very comfortable lip pencil that is truly "velvet" matte but the creamy formula isn't really long wearing. It's also not super pigmented, I have to go over it to get an opaque color. For $3.50 at Walgreens you can't beat it :)