Take a scroll through the archive of posts at The Lipstick Habit!
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Review: Tarte – Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump – Honeysuckle
I’m a sucker for Sephora Lip Kits! That’s where this one came from (so she’s just a mini). The thing with Sephora Lip Kits (not that I’m complaining) is the shades that come in them are fairly middle-of-the-road in an attempt to appeal to the masses. Apparently Honeysuckle fits the bill – it’s quite popular…
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A Simple Everyday Makeup Routine in 10 Minutes
Before coffee, before the commute to the office, and even before my kids wake up, I try to savour 10 quiet minutes to decorate my face. It’s not a lot of time, but it’s just enough to pull together a simple yet effective look to carry you through the day! I’ll tell you what I…
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Review: L’Oreal Paris Glow Paradise Balm-in-Lipstick – Mulberry Bliss
I know, I know, I’m a matte lipstick kind of lady, but this winter has been particularly cold and dry, so I’ve been looking for something that feels a bit more comforting on the lips (which is also why I had to try the Rare Beauty Lip Oil). I was pleasantly surprised to find that…
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How to Have a Healthy Relationship With Makeup
Makeup is a powerful thing, one with a light side and a dark side. It can be an act of self-care and a confidence-booster, or a vehicle for self-expression. It can also be a mask we hide behind by blending in with the crowd, and it can develop within us a far-too critical eye for…
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Review: Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Soft Pinch Tinted Lip Oil – Wonder
Admittedly I’ve been on a bit of a Rare Beauty kick lately (and I talked about my love for the branding in the opening to this Kind Words Matte Lipstick review). At some point along the journey I came across this clip from Alexis and Christina at The Lipstick Lesbians: Sold! Really, it’s winter where…
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It’s Not the Money… It’s the Time
I was just perusing YouTube, having a grand old time, when BOOM! This video came up and left me applauding! I just had to share it: I really enjoy Hannah Louise Poston‘s content in general, she’s truly a multi-talented creative and just a joy to watch on YouTube. This video just happened to come out…
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Review: Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez – Kind Words Matte Lipstick – Worthy
I’m a fan of this brand, so I just had to pick up a lipstick to represent it in my collection! Naturally, I came to Rare Beauty for their blush but I stayed for the whole brand experience. (I have their blushes in Grace, a matte “bright rose mauve” and Hope, a dewy “nude mauve”,…
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New Year, New Lease on Lipstick: How to Pick Your Pans and Rotate Through Your Collection
The New Year is a great time to get a new lease on your lipstick collection! Y’all, if you haven’t guessed already: I have too many lipsticks. They’re too easy to just pick up while you’re out and about, tag onto an order, or accumulate in kits, freebies, and well-intentioned gifts. Part of the reason…
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The Light and the Dark Side of Makeup
There was a time I was concerned about whether being into makeup was just another hobby, or if it made me a vain person. I realized that to be “vain” is just a judgement that gets thrown around, and we do our best to be non-judgemental in this space! But here’s a couple thoughts on…
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Review: Urban Decay – Vice Lipstick – Backtalk
You know when you’re just starting out with lipstick, and there are so many options out there that you don’t really know where to start, so you start putting together a laundry list of what you’re looking for until finally you’ve arrived at the lipstick unicorn… I’ve got it! I want a long-wearing, pigmented, hydrating,…
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The Lipstick That Got Me Into Lipstick
I can’t honestly remember what my very first lipstick was because when I first started out with makeup, I didn’t really believe in lipstick. I was always on the hunt for something like lipstick, but more “practical”. (If I had to guess, Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Pink Truffle and Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm…
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How Do You Wear Lipstick Without Other Makeup?
For a while there, I couldn’t be bothered to put on makeup. I didn’t have the time or energy, so I traded my makeup application time for sleep time. (Applying makeup is fun for me, though, and I treat it as an act of self-care – goes to show you where my mind was at!…
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Review: MAC – Matte Lipstick – “Velvet Teddy”
I mean… I had to. When I originally picked this lipstick up, I was walking into a MAC store knowing only that I wanted to treat myself, but with no idea what exactly it was that I was looking for. As I perused the rows of colourful bullets, the name Velvet Teddy jumped out at…
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She’s Here! The 2023 Holiday Palette – Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked
I just had to share my excitement! A few weeks ago, I was buzzing with anticipation over my first order from Hourglass: The Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked – Color Palette 2 (the “Leopard” palette), customized with the owl artwork. Well, she’s here, and I’m in love! Honestly, part of the excitement is just the long,…
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Review: Natasha Denona – My Dream Lipstick – “Natasha”
Oh, this lipstick has a special place in my collection! Since I mentioned it in last week’s post (and I’ve been wanting to try my hand at lipstick reviews), I thought I’d “bite the bullet” (sorry, not sorry) and give her a good old-fashioned review. This was absolutely one of those “momentous makeup moment” purchases…
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Ravie Beauty by Allie Glines: Launching 10.10!
I saw the video, and I couldn’t help it – I immediately jumped on my laptop to talk about this one! I don’t follow every beauty launch – I like to write about my existing collection and how I love and use it, after all – but I have been following Allie Glines for some…
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My Favourite Fall Palette Has a Lovely Lipstick Pairing
Fall is officially here! Bring on the hot coffee, cozy sweaters, and autumn-inspired looks. Admittedly, I’m not a huge eyeshadow wearer. I love playing with eyeshadow in the context of artistry, but I don’t wear it daily without fail. On your average day, I’m a one-and-done kind of lady (two if I have the time,…
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Incoming! My First Foray into Hourglass
I know this is primarily a lipstick blog, but guys – the new Hourglass Ambient Lighting Edit Unlocked palettes for holiday 2023 are out, and they are looking as gorgeous as ever! And I’ve ordered one! I’m SO excited because I’ve been wanting to try Hourglass products for years, and I still have yet to…
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The Lipstick Taking Me From Summer to Fall
Y’all, it’s that time of year! The days are getting noticeably shorter. My iced coffees are giving way to hot ones. I’ve been watching the trees starting to take on shades of orange and red, and this morning that unmistakable crispness was in the air. Summer is definitely turning to fall where I live, and…
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That First Post Feeling
Hello, world! Off to a great start. If you’re reading this, maybe you’re a blogger or a content creator yourself. Do you remember that first post? Were you the kind to fret over it for weeks, or just pump one out in an hour? Did you carefully strategize your first post, or did you just…
