Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick

After so much talk about Lime Crime and how great the lipsticks are I wanted to try for myself. I'm not a huge wearer of bright coloured lipsticks because I feel like my thin lips don't suit them so I brought "babette" because it was one of the more subtle coloured ones.

The lipstick bullet itself is so pretty and one that I have never had even remotely similar to this one. The pastel purple coloured bullet has silver unicorns and stars over it with the lime crime logo printed on it as well

The lipstick itself looks peachy pink before I apply i freshly scrub my lips then apply some lip balm. I had read about people finding it drying so I thought it was probably in my best interests to apply lip balm I also think this helps a lot with matte lipsticks so they don't sink and have that cracked look.

When I apply it it goes on smoothly It's really full coverage I think I put on 2 coats the colour on my lips is like a nude peach I felt like it stuck nicely to my lips it smells yum too. Like cocoa butter? I did have a coffee and noticed the lip marks on the cup but not to worry my lips still looked the same. I was 3 hours before I reapplied I thought this was pretty good going and when I reapplied it the colour had faded but it hadn't gone all patchy. I really like this for something different

I have D'Lilac and Great Pink Planet and I love both of these colours, they are both highly pigmented, apply well and are long lasting. They are very opaque in their appearance. They are so bold and really make a statement and are some of the most wearable colours of that range. The packaging is fun and exciting. I love these lipsticks and am keen to get some more to add to my collection!

These Lime Crime lipsticks are FAB! Having a range of shades from your safe nude and pinks to some more wild shades if you are feeling a little adventurous!

A.M.A.Z.I.N.G!!!!! I absolutely loved this product. These lipsticks are truely amazing. Sooo pigmented, moisturising and opaque!!! This stayed on my lips all day and didn't budge one bit! Loved i! I love that you can go so wild with them!!

I was lucky enough to get my hands on few shades of the Lime Crime Opaque lipsticks before they stopped selling them in New Zealand. I've got countessa fluorescent, retrofuturist, glamour 101 and centrifushia – each of those colours are beautiful. The lipsticks came in very cute, sparkly, purple unicorn packaging and the lipsticks cases were the same.

Lime Crime Opaque lipsticks had a smooth texture and glided on nicely to the lips. The shades appeared opaque and highly pigmented with a light shine – one application was enough. Unlike many other lipsticks, these kept my lips moisturised and supple. I had to reapply the lipstick after eating or drinking, otherwise I found it to be long lasting.

It’s unfortunate they stopped selling them in New Zealand, but if you get the chance to get your hands on them, definitely go for it! It’s a unique lipstick that’s worth a try.

This is a very moisturising lipstick, halfway between matte and non-matte. Definitely a bold choice for a pink.

+ Packaging : From the shipping box to the lipstick casing itself LC products are magical eye candy! The purpley-pink colour is vibrant and extremely attractive and honestly who can resist a sparkly unicorn???

+ Product : The consistency is thick and creamy and very opaque. I find they stay moist while on the lips but I do notice my lips feel a bit dry after removal (but I have that with most thick lipsticks). The inside "wet" area of my lips extends quite far out for me so I often have an area that lipstick will not stick too and it's more obvious with these colours. I need to touch up a lot.

** I personally own 5 colours, below are my thoughts on each...

Mint To Be : Now I have to admit this one is tricky to pull off. I have only worn it for a couple of photos and once for a dress up party. It's very out there and not the most flattering... BUT I knew all that before buying and I got it anyway because, well MINT and I love the colour so had to have it. It's a beautiful colour that I think may suit darker skinned girls more than us that are ghost white ;)

Glamour 101 : I ADORE this colour! It's a rich deep red that is extremely flattering and looks fab on my pale skin and dark hair. I don't think anyone can go wrong with this shade. Some red lipsticks are too orangey or too purpley in tone but this is neither of those things. It's the perfect snow white lipstick :D

D'Lilac : Another tricky one to wear every day... It's a really sweet light pastel purple that looks really good mixed with other pink lipsticks. I tend to apply and then cover with a pink gloss or do half and half and then blend for a cool ombre look.

Centrafuschia : Hot pink!!! Again, can't really go wrong unless perhaps you have very pink toned skin. It's bold and beautiful. I wear this on it's own or mixed with Great Pink Planet. This is a really sexy pink lipstick. Get it!

Great Pink Planet : Barbie, Cupcakes, Sparkles, Princesses and Unicorns - all things that spring to mind when I think about this colour. It's adorable in every sense of the word. This one I find need a little bit of going over to get full even coverage but that could just be my lips. It's a classic and I highly recommend for any girly girl.

Overall Thoughts: A must have addition to any beauty lovers collection. If you want value for money stick to classic colours and maybe avoid the "crazy" shades.

I have recently bought My Beautiful Rocket - pretty colour but is a little too opaque for my liking. Retrofuturist is my current fav, really bold and has great staying power.

I bought this online a month ago only from seeing swatches on YouTube! I live in a small town that doesn't stock limecrime anywhere. I was a bit worried as I have quite a dark natural lip colour which often means lipsticks look completely different on me. However I was pleasantly surprised the colour was so creamy and opaque it felt and looked amazing. And of course the packaging is so cute you can even whip it out at the dinner table for a touch up. I'm now a big fan ... although Babette is probably the only other colour I could pull off.

I currently have three Lime Crime Lipsticks, and I can't get enough. The shades I have tried are Geradium, Coquette and Great Pink Planet. They're extremely opaque, and stay on for ages. I would have to say my absolute fave is Coquette - it's a great shade of everyday nude, but opaque enough that it stands out on the lips. Geradium is definitely a statement colour which is great for a night out! Great Pink Planet is far too pale for my skin tone and doesn't suit me, which is a shame as it is a stunning colour. I will definitely be purchasing more of these, the packaging is so cute, they're affordable and they smell like vanilla!