Lime Crime Velvetines

I was excited enough to place my first order for some limecrime a few weeks ago and was extremely excited to try it out. I purchased Red Velvet, it is the perfect Red ever and I was happy with my choice.

Firstly the packaging is sleek and stylish and very girly which I love to bits. The applicator is very easy to use and the product smells amazing!

The wear was good although I did find a few problems with it. You need to prep, prep and prep your lips! This is with any lip product application but especially with the velvetiness. As they dry matte, if you have any dry skin at all on your lips it causes flakes and doesn't look very nice. You need to make sure you use a lipliner because I found that in the corners it does bleed abit.

I also found it extremely hard to remove. Overall I did like the product, and will keep trying it until I found combination that works for me.

I was amped to finally be able to purchase a LC Velvetine after hearing so much positive praise about them. Utopia had recently been released and I had to have it.

I was a little anxious at first try, I hadn't really ever used a liquid matte before and I worried how it would wear, but honestly, it's such a beautiful formula and wears so well.

I find that I need to prep my lips first, as they do dry out a wee bit with this. A quick sugar scrub followed by a light application of a hydrating balm is enough to set the colour for long-lasting wear. I love that I can apply it and not have to worry about smearing and smudging (ain't nobody got time for that!).

I always get complimented when I wear this shade, and I really think it suits everyone.

I just heard LC are pulling out of NZ & Australia, so I need to get Suede Berry and Pink Velvet before they're gone!

I've been tempted to invest in a matte lip colour for a while now, but have been a bit skeptical as I've heard issues about bleeding etc. I got the opportunity to try a LC Velvetine and was instantly converted - they look amazing on and I got so many compliments on it, plus it lasted hours without needing to be reapplied (even when drinking and eating). I'm tempted to go out and buy the whole collection now!

I have Pink Velvet and i love love love it!!! Its a nice deep fuchsia pink colour. Gorgeous packaging as always from lime crime! I love the roses!! :) The wand makes the lippy easy to apply too. The formula drys to a matte finish and you don't need to reapply very often like other lippys. It has awesome staying power, it lasts for hours!! If you have dry lips you definately need to moisturise first with a lip balm. I have also put a gloss over the top if my lips feel a little dry and have found it to last well also. It smells nice too! I would love to get Utopia as well!! They are worth the money and I definately would recommend this lippy to anyone!! :)

I have three Lime Crime velvetines and I really love them, especially red velvet. They dry into a matte finish on your lips and literally last hours so they're great if you're going to a party and don't want to keep reapplying lippy if you're drinking. Super impressed with the formula, hope they bring out more colours :)

I LOVE THESE. And as they are a little pricey for my pocket i went in search of cheaper dupes. But after trying a few of the other 'matte lip laquer' type lippies It didn't take long to conclude that there is NOTHING in this world that is as good as these! These are the Lip sticks of all lip sticks and I love them. The packaging is cute, the colour pay off is fab and only a little product is needed AND it lasts HOURS!!! They are worth their money for sure and If my pocket allowed, I'd have them all!!! <3 <3

I bought my first ever LC Velvetine for a Halloween look, and I was worried about transfer and longevity of the lippy.. no one wants it to look worn out after a few drinks or have to constantly touch up.

Well first the packaging: very sleek, cute and girly but not in an unsophisticated way. the cost: well it is up there, but is it worth it... yes... and no. Yes for day to day colours but not for once offs or colours you will only wear now and then.

The lippy: it's a smooth liquid, smells of a hint of vanilla... glides on effortlessly. I was worried being a liquid as I am used to bullets only so thought it would take a bit to get used to but have had no issues applying just the right amount and no bleeds/runs or transfers... just make sure product is dry before you eat/drink or kiss :) It lasted a few hours before I needed to touch up but that was more due to the dark colour and wear showing up more readily.

Removal: a good make up remover is a must especially with the dark shades

Dryness is to be expected with this type of product so make sure you have a good lip balm t the ready and prep those lips before hand... flakes are not a god look.

I was quite unsure whether to jump on the lime crime bus. I had seen some mixed reviews, and it took my a long time to take the plunge.

I first bought one of these, and I wear it nearly every day. I love that I can put it on at home in front of my mirror every morning, eat and drink and all the usual things one does and come home time it is still on.

I'm forever touching up lipstick, but I simply don't need to with this. It is amazing - a must have for every make up lover

I was really excited to buy my very first Velvetine, my very first Lime Crime after wanting it for months on end! So, a month ago I caved and bought myself Red Velvet. At $30 it's really expensive for a lip product in my opinion, and I might have expected miracles as everyone raved about it.

The packaging is beautiful, yes, and the product inside smells lovely, and it's Lime Crime, I mean, what's not to love?

Pro's: It's beautifully packaged, it's luxurious. It stands out from the crowd of red lippy wearers. It's a smooth formula. It doesn't bleed.

Con's: You can't build the colour. Once it's set, you can't patch it. If you lick your lips or anytime when your lips are wet, the colour rubs off ie when you're eating a burger, drinking coffee, etc. It does make your lips dry, and shows your dry lips off to everyone if you don't moisturise them first ie. use lipbalm.

I don't know if I'm completely sold though, yes it's a great colour and a great lipstick, but I think the hype over these were maybe too big and ultimately it was a let down because it didn't exactly do everything that everyone claimed.

Will I repurchase? I might buy another colour and see if I like it.

I was initially going to purchase pink velvet but I ended up buying Suedeberry and I LOVE IT! Firstly I love the smell, it's not too sweet or anything. Secondly I love the formula. It's thinner than what I thought it would be but it makes it easier to put on your lips. Suedeberry is such a pretty shade and once it goes on your lips it is seriously hard to get off. Also, like everything from Lime Crime, the packaging for these is STUNNING. 100% recommend these for every lipstick enthusiast.