Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick

I'll start by saying that the only reason I purchased this lipstick is because of it's packaging!

I can't say that I care for the range of colours they have, except maybe 3 of them, 2 of which don't suit me or my skin as it is too pink!

The colours are not you're everyday colours, and very neon, personally, I think they are good for dress ups, or if you're feeling creative.

I adore the packaging however! It is to die for. Not only is it very well made, with a sturdy pottle and a strong cap that won't fly off when thrown around in the handbag, it is also extremely cute! Beautiful neon purple colour with holographic unicorns, I cannot rave enough about it.

They also smell delicious, like candy and vanilla. I have this lipstick in the shade geradium, and this one in particular tastes really good as well. I'm not sure if it's the same with the rest of the lipsticks.

The quality is also very good. It glides on the lips easily, comes off with makeup wipes easily without staining, stays on a really long time, is very creamy and pigmented. It's really good quality!

I do find that it does kind of come off really easily on things, like when I eat it's almost completely gone. When you drink or something, it leaves a great huge stain!

But it is something that I would repurchase, if, they came out with nicer, more every day colours that everyone could pull off on a day to day basis.

I think it's something that would be nice to purchase for your kids as their first lipstick or something like that! they will love the look and smell of it, and the fun colours!

I can't get over the packaging of these lipsticks they have unicorns on them!!! The shape of the bullets remind me of MAC lipsticks. The formula is very creamy and glide like butter. Shade range are very daring super unique colours. Such good lipsticks if you want to make a statement.

I was lucky enough to receive one of these from one of my friends from on BR. I had never tried Lime Crime or a purple lipstick! So when I received this in Poisonberry it crossed two things off my list. Poisonberry is a dark purple which is truly unique and beautiful.

I love Lime Crime packaging. From the light purple packaging with the silver accents. And I love the silver unicorn heads and stars. Very beautiful and original. The bullet itself also has a nice point to it which I really appreciate as with such strong colours you need to be able to get a strong line around the lips.

The formulation itself feels very creamy and glides onto the lips. It goes on to the lips very opaquely in one swipe which I think is great. Now this shade is extremely purple so I haven't actually gotten the confidence to wear it out of the house yet. It is just so far out of my comfort zone! I find that the shade actually stains my lips to some degree so it stays on my lips for a very long time.

Now there is a lot of controversy around this brand (google it if you haven't heard). I don't think that this will stop me buying from this brand, but the colours and finishes aren't my usual choice so I most likely won't be purchasing from this brand again for that reason.

I purchased the 'Retrofuturist' Lipstick for my ball because i was looking for an amazingly bright red and i was not disappointed. The colour pay off is amazing and it lasts so well. I did not have to reapply at all in the 5 hours, it did not bleed or feather and even when it eventually wares it does so nicely. I love this lipstick and the colour but would only repurchase in store because of the dodgy stuff that has happened on their website.

I love these lipsticks, Like any brand each colour sits/stays on differently. For example I personally find the New Yolk City (yellow one) to apply a little more sheer consistency so pressing the lips together to evenly distribute the product helps. also the No She Didn't (Blue one) can spread a bit too easily, finding all those fine lines. However, My fave Mint to Be (green) applies really well with the prefect amount of coverage. They are not a long wearing product but again like most non-long-wear lippys, deeper pigmented colours stay on better than the lighter ones. I love the packaging on these too they defiantly make a statement in your collection and are always the first ones you spot. I would recommend these to anyone who wants to try more variety in lip shades.

+ 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!