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Lime Crime Velvetines

Lime Crime Velvetines
Overall rating from 182 reviews so far:
4.5/5
Would use it again?
4.5/5
Did it do what it said it would?
4.4/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.4/5

Lip stain that goes on liquid and dries completely matte. Touch-proof, long-wearing, and utterly addictive!

Website www.limecrime.com

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Lime Crime Velvetines

Lime Crime Velvetines

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Overall rating:
4.7/5
8th April, 2014
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Jacque
4 members found this review useful
Love it

I currently only have this product in "Red Velvet". It is the perfect true red and will match many skin times. It lasts for hours and stays true to colour.

It is highly pigmented and at first feels unusual during application, very wet. However, it dries very fast and creates a perfect classic lip.

Update: I bought the "pink velvet" version of this and although this a beautiful pink colour the formula is not as good as the "red velvet". Although the colour is much more wearable and suitable for everyday use, the formula lets it down.

Tips: If you've read that it's kiss proof - don't believe it. Be careful to only get the product on your lips of it can stain/ruin your foundation.

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jessickaxnz
30th April, 2014

Thanks for that! I can't stand having dry lips and my bf hates getting lipstick on him :P

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Jacque
30th April, 2014

In my experience no, probably peck proof though! I didn't find it too drying, occasionally had noticeably dry lips..but the pink velvet definitely had a chemical taste to it.

jessickaxnz
30th April, 2014

Fantastic review - I was wondering if these were kiss proof. Is this drying on your lips?

Overall rating:
3.3/5
12th May, 2014
4 members found this review useful
Wicked

I bought this in Wicked which is the perfect deep shade of burgundy. I couldn't be happier with the colour and the matte finish. It's exactly the shade I have been looking for.

As some have pointed out, application is very tricky at first. I found that I was initially getting a very patchy result but in time I got the technique under control.

I thought the staying power was good but not as great as I was expecting. Admittedly I have mostly worn it in party situations where a drink wasn't too far from my mouth most of the night. I have had a lot more success with it lasting well on a normal work day. Touch ups do require VERY careful application or you can get a noticeably uneven result.

That said, I'm so happy with the colour that I can handle the extra effort required to make this one look good.

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Overall rating:
2.3/5
23rd September, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Not sold.. Not convinced. 'Wicked'

I wanted to own a Velvetine for the longest time. I had forever lusted after Wicked! One day I was lucky enough to win it and I was over the moon! All the incredible reviews and fans of this product had my expectations high and my lips excited..

Expectation vs reality.. I was let down.

I like the packaging its gorgeous. I love the color its the most perfect rich red. I love the scent.. An almost vanilla.

The formula.. Errr.. Okay yes its opaque. The applicator.. Not a fan.. Personally I do not think its the right kind of tip for this sort of product. You are most definitely left with rich color with one application.. Its a bit messy to apply and takes a bit of getting used to due to the applicator.

Now the finish.. Yes the finish is matte.. I am a huge fan of matte but clearly not this kind. It didn't look nice up close at all.

The stayability.. Honestly.. Did I get a dud? Because this was leaving all sorts of marks on anything my lips touched and wore off pretty damn fast. I applied this a good hour and a half before going out to Dinner.. Didn't eat or drink anything in that time period and the minute I had a sip of my drink it started leaving lip marks everywhere! After finishing Dinner it was totally gone except for what looked like a lip liner only line surrounding my lips.

The second and third and fourth tries.. I tried to love this and was left with the same disappointing results.

Would I try again.. I might buy another color and hope that one doesn't fail me but at this point in time I am not impressed and do not get the fuss!

Tips: Not for me.. Or I got a dud.. Hard to decide!

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cushlaH5
9th October, 2014

i must have got a dud too! i was so dissapointed :(

Lutece
27th September, 2014

Awww no!! Wicked was on my wish list :( You always write awesome reviews xx

Susilia
25th September, 2014

It's refreshing to see that not everyone is a fan of limecrime products.:) I have the pink velvetine and it stayed on even after washing my face and drinking/eating a lot, maybe it depends on the color as they can't formulate them all the same way?

Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th July, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Amazing!

I've always had the problem with any kind of lip product of the product rubbing off fast so I've never been able to wear lipsticks/stains out to any place where I can't reapply or where I'm eating. I ordered the black velvetine on a whim one night as I didn't have a good black lip colour and thought I may as well give it a shot. The first time I wore it out, I decided to give it a shot out at a dinner in town. I worried for no reason going to the bathroom every few bites to check it, nothing noticeable had happened to the stain and my lips were still black in all the right spots (no smudging). This is a product I would use many times over.

Tips: To stop the product drying your lips as much, apply chap stick or any moisturizing lip balm no more than an hour before you apply the lip stain.

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Overall rating:
1.7/5
28th September, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Black Velvet

So i got black velvet to wear for my special birthday night. I ordered it from beautybliss and it was $34.50 including overnight shipping which was great.

It was my first ever black lippy and i wanted it for a special event so i thought i should get something of great quality. Expecting it to look fabulous and flawless throughout the night. Even through eating and drinking as i had heard about in reviews. The brand is extremely well known and reputable so i thought i couldn't go wrong.

Firstly i do love the packaging. Its very cute and eye catching. The applicator wasnt very good for the kind of formula it is. It was quiet difficult to apply and being black you cant really afford a little mistake. I practiced a few times before the big night but still found it was difficult to perfect.

The color intensity is AMAZING i was very impressed. Its extremely opaque and as black as possible. One application was enough to achieve perfect coverage. The formula is very thin and liquidy when you apply. It dries to a very very matte finish, which is what i like.

So i went out for dinner. As i was eating and drinking i started to notice it wearing away in the center of my lips. I thought that wasnt too bad and to be expected. However when i tried to re-apply over the top it felt really gross and weird. Like it was caked on and kind of crusty.

Throughout the night it got much worse. It ended up flaking everywhere the more i applied/touched up. It just would not settle on my lips properly. It looked so terrible and i was so disapointed. I ended up just accepting that it looked bad and went on with my night.

By the way i did exfoliate and my prime my lips in preparation for this. Unfortunately that didn't help.

I expected a lot more from this product considering its reputation and price! Needless to say i will not be purchasing any more velvetines. Unfortunately they are not for me

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MicheleC
9th October, 2014

I have Wicked and when I put too much on it looks brown which I hate. If I put on a very thin amount I get the real colour - a gorgeous plum/burgundy. If you find you have too much on then blot the excess away. Also wipe the excess from the doe foot.

MicheleC
9th October, 2014

One of the things I have found with the Velvetine is that if you put too much on at once you end up with it too dark and it doesn't behave well. The trick is to wipe away the excess and only put on enough to give you colour coverage.

Overall rating:
5.0/5
5th October, 2014
2 members found this review useful
Wicked!

Matte lipstick is my favourite finish on a lipstick. I have tried other brands of liquid matte lipsticks, but decided to take the plunge and try one of these.

I got the shade 'wicked', which is the most beautiful deep red shade (it is somewhat reminiscent of venous blood haha).

The packaging is nice - although I kind of wish it had the sparkly unicorns that the opaque lipsticks have. The lid has roses on it, which is pretty, and I love that the tube where the lipstick is, is frosted. It looks expensive and feels like good quality and very sturdy.

The first thing that I noticed when I opened it, was that the doe foot applicator is smaller than other brands of lip products. I actually quite like this as it makes it very easy to line the lips precisely.

As with other Lime Crime products, this has a light vanilla scent to it, which is pleasant and not at all overpowering.

In terms of the pigmentation of this - it gets 10/10. It is SO pigmented, which means you don't have to use a lot of product to cover your lips. It dries fairly quickly and, once dried, it has a beautiful velvet looking matte finish. It is very, very matte - so if you want a slight sheen or gloss when wearing this then you will need to put a lip gloss over the top of it.

These last a long, long time on your lips without moving or fading - unless you eat or get drink on them. If I don't eat and am careful with drinking, I can get about 6-7 hours of wear out of this before touching it up. If I eat, however, the product does degrade a little where food has touched my lips, so I take this with me if I plan to eat.

Because they are super matte they can be a little drying, although I personally don't mind this as I love the staying power. However, if dry lips are something you abhor, read my tips below on how to avoid that when wearing this :) You don't have to use a lip liner when wearing these, however I like to as when it starts to wear off it tends to bleed a little around the corners of my mouth.

Overall I absolutely adore this and very much want to get Salem, Suedeberry and Red Velvet to add to my collection. The colour Wicked is the perfect shade for vampy lips and I always get complimented when wearing it. It's one of my favourite ever lipsticks and I highly recommend it!

Tips: To avoid dry lips, I exfoliate my lips before using this. Then I apply a moisturising lip balm after exfoliating while doing the rest of my makeup.

After my face is done, I gently wipe off the lip balm and apply the Velvetine. This makes my lips feel hydrated and doesn't affect the wear time of the Velvetine whatsoever.

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jessickaxnz
14th December, 2014

YAY! So envious - sale, is such a gorgeous colour! Please post pics of yourself wearing it! X

MAGPIEFI
14th December, 2014

Salem is now on its way :)

jessickaxnz
12th October, 2014

Thanks so much :) You must - honestly, you won't be disappointed! Chikoboo introduced me to Pretty Zombie Cosmetics who do amazing liquid lipsticks that are very similar to these and less expensive :)

MAGPIEFI
5th October, 2014

Great review thanks I've heard so much about these,now I'm so tempted to buy and try :))

Overall rating:
5.0/5
24th December, 2013
1 members found this review useful
Lime Crime Velvetines

I LOVE this product! Goes on liquidy and dries matte. I have this in Red Velvet. I wore it to a wedding reception and throughout the reception I ate and drank and it lasted about 8 hours with only one touch up. I didn't use a liner with this and it wasn't too drying on my lips either. The colour payoff is amazing! Definately recommended if you don't want to keep touching up throughout the day/night. The only downfall is they only have 3 colours. Can't wait until Lime Crime release more colours - I'll definately be buying more!!

Tips: This will suit anyone so worth investing in one of these to add to your collection. If you add gloss on top, the staying power will not last as long.

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SmileyPisces
13th September, 2018

The staying power sounds amazing!!

Lutece
15th August, 2014

Great review! I have to add this to my list of wants!

jessickaxnz
24th December, 2013

I want to try one of these so badly, I LOVE matte velvet lips

Kellyleanne
24th December, 2013

This sounds fab! Great review :-)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
27th January, 2014
1 members found this review useful
My new passion

After purchasing and using suedeberry I am going to have to get the rest of the velvetiness, there is nothing else as nice as them on the market. They glide on so smooth, without bleeding at the edges of the lips, one coat is ample enough to give an even coverage. The colour of suedeberry is a little on the orange side of red, but it really brightens up your smile. Its kiss proof but not quite eating and drinking proof but otherwise it stays on a long time.

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
7th February, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Lime Crime Red Velvet

I absolutely love Lime Crime makeup and especially their range of Velvetines. Red velvet for me is the perfect matte red and does not come off. AT ALL. I have worn it all day, showered and it is still on, and it only just comes off with make up remover. If you want a liquid lip stain/liquid lipstick that stays put then this is definitely it. It also comes in very cute packaging. Only one problem with these is that they aren't readily available to us New Zealanders and when they are, they sell out really quick. Definitely a 5/5 for all. Great product not to mention they're cruelty free and vegan!

Tips: When you see them available, be quick! They sell out very fast. And be careful, you will soon want more and more lime crime lippy!

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Kittik
18th June, 2014

Thanks for telling me where I could buy it from :)

michelleburne
21st February, 2014

You can get them from beauty bliss and blush baby :)

Overall rating:
3.7/5
19th March, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Matte lips

I have mixed thoughts on this product, I got caught up in all the hype I must admit, I wanted some vixen red lips that didn't budge. What I didn't consider was matte lips and I don't get on much, while it looks great on others I just don't seem to be able to pull it off! I have red velvet and while I adore the colour the formula wasn't really what I expected. It was very watery which made it really hard for me to apply, no matter what I get a stupid amount on my teeth! A little goes a long way so I think you need to apply with a lip brush to get a neat job. Once dry (I feel it takes awhile) it is very long lasting. Overall it was an impulse buy which just doesn't suit my preference. I think I'll stick to the lipsticks in future.

UPDATE: I am not sure if it's because mine has been exposed to the air but the formula has changed slightly, it's a lot easier to apply now, not so watery. So it's not quite as nightmarish to apply anymore which is great!

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