Lime Crime Velvetines

I brought this because I had seen so many good reviews about it. I was a little worried that the colour I chose (Utopia - A pretty purple-pink) wouldn't suit me. But I needn't have worried. It is so pretty on me!

It comes in a gorgeous box. I pulled it out and fell in love with the container; which is frosted and just so pretty!

You apply the lippy they way you would a lip gloss. It does feel a little weird applying it for the first time because it is a matte formula. The only way I can describe it is that it feels wet.. yet dry at the same time??? It is super opaque and I only needed one coat/application to cover my lips. I found that it had a lot of staying power... until I started eating (which is, let's face it... to be expected). It wasn't til I went to reapply that I found it didn't really go on my lips well like it did the first time I applied. It kind of made a crust over the lippy that was already on my lips. That was probably my only disappointment with this lippy.

Other than that, it is completely and utterly beautiful!!! I seriously believe Utopia would suit any woman! Even my mum loves it on her lips!

Lime crime has always been on my must try list until I saw they were releasing the new shade Utopia, It is the most gorgeous pinky purple colour you will ever see. I just had to buy it, just to imagine a grown woman running out to her mail box every day for 2 weeks until the parcel arrived, I was that excited, you think about what it will be like until you actually get it in your hands and you try it for yourself.

The packaging is gorgeous, the box I have kept because it is so sparkly and fabulous and im not normally the type of person to keep any boxes of any sort! The velvetine was exactly as it sounds, velvety and smooth, the colour is pigmented and thick, it slides on your lips and the applicator is smaller than I thought it would be. Its a lot more precise to outline your lips and get all the corners, AND THE SMELL! Who knew a lip product could smell so good!

It is by far the best lip product I own of any sort, the packaging, the colour, the quality and the smell are all amazing. I have already planned to buy more.

I absolutely love my velvetines! I own cashmere, black velvet, red velvet, suedeberry, and wicked. I love the colour variation of the velvetines. The formula is super smooth and nice to apply. As it dries matte it can make your lips feel quite dry so I recommend using a good lip balm before applying this, and also to brush your lips before applying. One thing I find with my velvetines is they do not last for a long period time on my lips. Maybe its just me? I still love these nevertheless though!

I have tis in pink velvet i purchased it as i wanted something long lasting for going clubbing without having to reapply throughout the night whist drinking and I was not dissapointed. Firstly the packaging is so cute with the metalic looking lid. I dont think this is a colour i would personally wear day to day but defineatly one for those nights out. Its long lasting and doesnt come off! The formula is very drying so I have to use my lip scrub and moisturise before i apply. The finish is matte but if you prefer a glossy look you can always apply your favourite lipgoss over it. Im unsure how to discribe the smell but its defineatly not unpleasant.

I have this in red velvet (perfect blue-based red), but if it is easy to buy in NZ I would buy other shades too. It applies wet and dries to a semi-matte/satin finish.Definitely transfer proof and long-wearing once it dries.I naturally have dry and chapped lips and this product is very forgiving. I have tried other similar products that even if I exfoliate and moisturise my lips after about 4 hours, my lips flaked. This, I can wear up to 8 hours with no flaking, probably more if I don't eat, but I wouldn't do that. :) Packaging is frosted glass which made the product more sophisticated. Definitely a must-have for me.

These are super pigmented! I have this in three colours, they literally last all day and night. They can be drying so i apply a thin coat of lip balm throughout the day. They have a nice sweet smell that dosent linger too long, they are easy to apply and have a smooth texture. Pricey but the quality makes it worth it. Easy applicator to use. Always have one in my bag, on my shelf and in storage. Love these!

With valentines day coming up you can't go wrong with these, especially seeing as you can kiss your special someone without getting lipstick all over them. So, so pigmented I'm almost scared to start putting it on for fear of getting it wrong. If you do screw up make sure to get in fast because these tend to stay put once they're dry. Theyre longwearing but they wear off evenly as red velvet tends to stain my lips red or at least have a layer stuck down. I apply with a brush as I don't trust myself with the doe foot applicator as its a somewhat runny formula.

I finally purchased two Lime Crime Velvetines the other week after seeing a gorgeous girl wearing them last summer and adding it to my "to buy" list. I bought wicked and Suedeberry after red velvet was sold out worldwide. Having become so used to applying stick lipstick the applicator too a few attempts to get used to on the first wear. However, they dry beautifully and mine lasted all night and I got at least 7 compliments. Can't wait to see what my friends think of Suede Berry, hopefully I'll be a bit more used to the applicator by then. Loved the Matte look and will definitely recommend to others.

These lip products have such an amazing colour and texture. Extremely matte finish, they look super sexy and last on your lips for a really long time (Even with food inbetween).

I was gifted a Lime Crime Velvetine in the very bold colour WICKED.

The Velvetine comes in a very light weight tube where the bottom part is frosted plastic so you can see the product. And the lid is a gorgeous metalic maroon colour with pink roses. Very girly :-)

The lid is easy to undo and I love the applicator wand. The applicator wand makes things a little easier to apply with the slanted tip and soft brush end.

WICKED is a very dark, ruby red shade. Definitely no sheer lips when applied. You do not need to build the colour up and I would highly recommend a very steady hand. I made a terrible job/mess the first application. I first thought 'vampire' and the shade made my teeth appear more white. And I hadn't applied properly around my chicken lips so when I opened my mouth, I looked stupid.

I cannot believe how fast Lime Crime Velvetines dry! I am not use to the feeling on my lips and find myself licking my lips as they feel dry. And if I put something over the top of the lippie, then my lips would no longer look matte.

Lime Crime Velvetines apply like a gloss but look like a matte lippie. I do not like the smell either. I can't put my finger on the scent. Cross between a light vanilla/chlorine smell?? And you can faintly taste it as well.

The lippie does not budge and I remove with a baby wipe.

I am an amatuer when it comes to make up and I am sure others would easily apply in one swipe. For those like myself, I would not recommend applying in a hurry or in the car!

WICKED is too bold for me but I would love to try a lighter shade of red or pinks.