In the search for a pinky-nude lipliner, I stumbled across these two. Both from the high street, so inexpensive and if you've got Boots points saved up from buying lunch, or just general purhcases, then either of these two can be paid for with 399 on your card. Yepp, they're under £4 - so they're a bit of a steal if you're in the market for a pinky/nude lip liner; plus I always think Maybelline and Rimmel are winners in terms of formula and colour choice. Rimmel's Eastend Snob (£3.99, here) has become something of a cult product amongst bloggers in search of that pinky/nude lip, which is undoubtedly inspired by the Kylie Jenner nude lip from last year. It's such an easy colour to wear, and can be worn with basically any type of makeup - the beauty of a nude/neutral lip colour. Rimmel's offering is in a twist up tube, which is very handy, as unlike the Maybelline lipliner, you don't have to sharpen it - and I know that some people hate to sharpen anything, as it can be very annoying and wasteful in terms of product. It's a soft formula that glides on my lips with very minimal dragging, and a very impressive lasting time. However, I do think that it can be slightly drying on the mouth, so if you've got dry lips already, you may want to exfoliate them, then apply a hydrating lip balm at least ten minutes before applying this liner. I do however think this is a rather perfect colour if you wanted to slightly overdraw the shape of your lips, as it's not too harsh, or dark; I do tend to overdraw my top lip, ever so slightly when wearing this liner, as I think it works so nicely, as well as it's ability to blend and create a soft, believable lip line.
Maybelline's Sweet Pink (£3.99, here) is a softer, lighter pink when worn on the lips - more of a rose shade, whereas Eastend Snob is only a little bit off my actual lip colours, this gives a more rose esc look to the lips, and when combined with a dusky rose blush, it looks gorgeous. It does need to be sharpened, but that doesn't bother me - after all, my Nars matte velvet lip pencil needs to be sharpened, and that was almost five times more expensive. This glides across the lips and gives the most gorgeous, subtle pink lip - perfect for any occasion, and with any eye look. It lasts for a good three/four hours before a small touch up is needed around the centre of the mouth, as that's where lipstick/liner fades first for me. I know that these don't look as impressive or gilded as other, more expensive liners, but they certainly do their job, and for the price, I think they're wonderful value. The pigmentation on both as well as how long they last, is really wonderful and I cannot recommend them enough, for someone that fancies the look of a nude/pink lip, and wants to get the look without spending too much. For me though, high street makeup is a brilliant way to gain a wider knowledge of formula and product lasting time, before maybe indulging in higher end products. A higher price tag doesn't necessarily mean a better product, but the same could be said of the high street; because it's a bargain price, doesn't make it a bargain. What lip liners have you been coveting lately?
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