thehanihanii: August 2016

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks and 24/7 Glide-On Lip Liners: Swatches*

Urban Decay is bringing us their BIGGEST lipstick launch EVER!

It is not an ordinary launch when Urban Decay decides to throw you 100 new lipsticks all at once, and alongside with 50 new lip liners that will go hand in hand with the lipsticks. In this post, I will be giving an overview and showing you some swatches of the new Vice Lipsticks and 24/7 Glide-On Lip Liners.

Vice Lipstick (RRP $28 AUD)

With a massive line up of 100 shades (120 in the U.S. with 20 shades being Sephora exclusives), the Vice Lipsticks range from classic reds to bold brights, dark and sultry to perfect nudes. They come in 6 different finishes - sheer, sheer shimmer, cream, comfort matte, mega matte and metalized.

Some of the shades are new or inspired by existing Urban Decay products, some are cult favourites from previous collections. Having such an extensive range, I promise you will find the perfect shade you are longing for.

Out of the 100 shades, I was kindly gifted 19 shades to try out and swatch for you all.

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Bobby Dazzle, Walk of Shame, 1993, Backdoor, Nighthawk

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Bobby Dazzle, Walk of Shame, 1993, Backdoor, Nighthawk Swatches

Shimmers and Browns

Bobby Dazzle (metalized) / Walk of Shame (sheer shimmer) / 1993 (comfort matte) / Backdoor (metalized) / Nighthawk (cream)

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Rush, Ravenswood, Hitch Hike, Lovelight

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Rush, Ravenswood, Hitch Hike, Lovelight Swatches

Nudes

Rush (cream) / Ravenswood (cream) / Hitch Hike (comfort matte) / Lovelight (sheer shimmer)

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Crush, Jilted, Rock Steady, Afterdark, Violate, Twitch

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks Crush, Jilted, Rock Steady, Afterdark, Violate, Twitch Swatches

Pinks and Purples

Crush (cream) / Jilted (cream) / Rock Steady (cream) / Afterdark (comfort matte) / Violate (cream) / Twitch (cream)

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks 714, Tryst, Wired, Snitch

Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks 714, Tryst, Wired, Snitch Swatches

Reds and Oranges

714 (mega matte) / Tryst (cream) / Wired (cream) / Snitch (sheer)

The new Vice Lipsticks definitely pack a punch. My favourite finish has to be cream - the formula is super smooth and creamy. Each shade applies very evenly and with only just one swipe, it gives such a rich colour payoff. My top 3 shades from the lot have to be Ravenswood, Hitch Hike and Tryst.

24/7 Glide-On Lip Liners (RRP $33 AUD)

As you can see, Urban Decay is also releasing 50 new shades to expand their existing 24/7 Glide-On lip liner range. It claims to be a long-lasting, waterproof formula that glides on smoothly to prime and define the lips.

This range of lip liners has to be one of the creamiest I've come across. They do not drag on the lips. They are also super pigmented, you could fill in your entire lip and wear it like a lipstick for a longer lasting lip colour.

Urban Decay 24/7 Glide-On Lip Liners swatches

Insanity / Hex / 69 / Cruz / Speedball / Disobedient / Unicorn / Crash

(Please excuse my arm, it was stained from swatching the lipsticks.)

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Feeling a little overwhelmed by the huge selection of lipsticks available?

If you are having problems picking your right shade, try using the Vice Lipstick app - it is available for both iPhone and Android users. You can explore all the shades and finishes through the app.

It also has a built-in virtual experience that shows you how each shade looks on your lips without having to apply and reapply. This is a great way to experiment with the shades that are out of our comfort zone. You can swipe right to "like" and swipe left to "dislike (yepp, just like Tinder). Once you "like" a shade, it will auto-save the details for you for your future reference. Pretty cool...

Hope you enjoyed the swatches. The lipsticks and lip liners will be available on 23rd August online and in store at Mecca Maxima.

What do you think of the new Vice Lipsticks? Will you be picking up any?
I'm looking forward to going in store to check out the rest of the shade range.

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*Products were kindly provided for consideration. All thoughts on everything shared on this blog are entirely my own and are my honest opinion.

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Lancôme Énergie De Vie - Made of Unstoppable Energy*

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A new skincare range from Lancôme is finally hitting our shore and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to try out this brand new range - Energie de Vie. This range is designed to be a simple and highly effective routine that is suitable for all skin type, targeted for the generation "Y", aged 25 to 30, to combat urban fatigue.

In the past two weeks, I have been using the products from the Énergie De Vie range which includes the smoothing and plumping Pearly Lotion, smoothing and glow-boosting Liquid Care and overnight recovery Sleeping Mask. So far, my skin feels smoother and more hydrated and plumped, especially around the nose and cheek areas, which tend to get very dry during this time of the year.

With the 3 key ingredients being lemon balm, goji berry and gentian, Energie de Vie promises to deliver intense hydration and energy to bring back a youthful radiance to the skin. These powerful ingredients are carefully chosen for their energising, soothing and antioxidant properties to create an energising cocktail for the skin.

Smoothing and Plumping Pearly Lotion

RRP $60 (200ml / 6.7 fl. oz.)

The Pearly Lotion is described as a "liquid essence", which is an essential step in the Korean skincare routine to help the following skincare products absorb better and perform more effectively. It is definitely a wake-me-up product that I enjoy using it in the morning to restore hydration to the skin straight after cleansing and before applying a serum and moisturiser. It is lightly fragranced with a light floral scent that is pleasant and refreshing to use.

This lotion has a consistency of somewhat in between a toner and a serum. It is a unique mixture of water and oil that feels smooth and nourishing to apply. Looking at the bottle, you can see little droplets of lemon balm oil suspended in the lotion.

Using just a few drops every time, I gently pat it on my face with my hands to rehydrate my dull looking skin after cleansing. It absorbs quickly after a few seconds and it doesn't leave my skin feeling oily.

Smoothing and Glow-Boosting Liquid Care
RRP $75 (50ml / 1.69 fl. oz.)

The star product in the range is the Liquid Care - also inspired by the Asian beauty routines. Being Lancôme's first liquid moisturiser, it is something I have never come across before. Judging from the packaging, I initially thought it was a serum, but I was wrong. This product is designed to be a 3-in-1: as fresh as a lotion, as concentrated as a serum and as moisturising as a cream.

- "Powerful, innovative and real."

It is packaged in a nicely weighted glass bottle with a pump, which is always a plus! I use about 1-2 pump to cover my whole face, depending on how dry my skin feels on the day. A little goes a long way (my skin drinks this stuff). Even after the first few uses, I could already feel my skin being softer and more plumped, looking smoother and more even-toned.

The lightweight consistency helps it to instantly absorb into the skin once applied without leaving any residue behind. Even though it is not thick like our traditional moisturiser, it is surprisingly hydrating enough that I have been using it in place of my moisturiser. It is literally water for the skin!

Overnight Recovery Sleeping Mask
RRP $80 (75ml / net wt. 2.6oz)

The last product I tried is the Sleeping Mask, a supercharge overnight treatment that helps to boost hydration, repair and improve skin texture. If you are like me, who wants to wake up with highly moisturised and radiant skin, this is for you!

I am a big fan of sleeping masks and they are hugely popular in Korea as your skin works to repair and renew while you sleep. It also helps to lock in everything that has been applied prior to the mask to allow better penetration.

This mask has a light gel texture that is velvety smooth to touch. When applied to the skin, the mask instantly breaks into micro water droplets that melt right into your skin. It feels very refreshing and cooling on the face, I especially love using it after a long day at work.

One thing that sets this product apart from the rest of the sleeping masks is that you can actually wear this overnight without making a mess on your pillowcase. Some take forever to sink in and leave a layer of residue on the face. This doesn't feel thick or uncomfortable to sleep in.

Whenever I use this overnight, skin looks visibly softer and less dull the next morning. I usually apply a pea-sized amount all over my face as my last step in my skincare routine, after any serum and moisturiser. I will massage it in for about a minute or two and leave it on for another 5 minutes before going to bed to ensure that the mask has fully absorbed.

If you don't like sleeping in masks, you can always use this as a regular face mask for a quick boost of hydration. Simply apply a generous layer and leave it on for about 10-20 minutes. I do this sometimes in the morning to freshen up and prepare my skin for makeup.

After reading a little more about the story behind Energie de Vie, this is what I gathered - "the body talks and there comes a time when fatigue begins to show." Signs of fatigue may gradually lead to the first signs of ageing: dull and sagging skin, dehydration, fine lines and redness. As a "gen Y'er", I believe it is time to take action before it is too late.

Available on 21st August at all Lancôme counters (David Jones and Myer) and online.

What do you think of the new Energie de Vie range? Are you intrigued? Let me know your thoughts!