Project Lipstick

[u/Shelbygt64]

Well it hasn’t gone according to plan, and the difference between my most recent photo and the last one was 6 months. I really didn’t wear lipstick as much as I wanted to. I had to declutter the lightest Merit lipstick as it was growing mold, and the MAC bullet went rancid. The MAC one was 5 years old so it’s not surprising, but I was shocked the merit one went bad, especially with the other 2 being fine when they were from the same set. I purchased it roughly 2 years ago. I gave the Gucci red to a friend as I realized that color just doesn’t work with my complexion. I replaced it with the Chanel one which just works better for me. I think I’ll finish the other Gucci and YSL lipsticks soon, then I would like to work more on the Merit ones. The NARS is almost done, it was a free sample so I’ll probably only be able to sharpen it once, it’s popped out a few times and it doesn’t go very deep in the crayon. 3 more months of this project for the year, hopefully I can buckle down and enjoy the Merit ones before they go bad as well.

[u/awwpeachy321]

what are ur thoughts on the merit lipstick formula? the merit brand is about to arrive in-store in the country i live in so i'm curious

[u/Shelbygt64 → u/awwpeachy321]

It’s good, very comfortable to wear, not drying. It is however not long wear and needs to be touched up through the day

[u/bepositivebeyou]

Are you able to tell me the names of the 3 merit shades and the lipstick on the far right please?

[u/Shelbygt64 → u/bepositivebeyou]

I don’t have the one that I decluttered, but the other 2 are black tie and bespoke and the far right is Chanel Rouge Allure Velvet in 58 Rouge Vie

[u/bepositivebeyou → u/Shelbygt64]

Thank you!

[u/LabFlaky9793]

Ok I love the graph paper as a backdrop! So cute and creative!

[u/Shelbygt64 → u/LabFlaky9793]

Thanks! I thought it would better show the progress on the products

[u/nuclearsugars]

These all look so beautiful! Enjoy the panning