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The Verdict

Pigmentation
Application
Long Lasting
Packaging and Design

4.4

OVERALL SUMMARY

Great pigment, long lasting

There isn’t a beauty brand I’m more excited about at the moment (okay FENTY came pretty close) than Huda Beauty.

If you love exotic and vibrant colours that are daring, mysterious and dazzling with charm, then this brand is for you.

A Bit about Huda Beauty

One thing you can really tell with Huda Beauty is the personal touch to the brand. Huda Beauty products feel like they are made by someone who loves, lives and breathes all things beauty, but more importantly, someone who wants to share and create the best products for women all around the world.

The personal touch to the brand is so prevalent that I suspected it was made by someone who was previously a beauty influencer!

…and turns out I was right!

‘As a beauty influencer, I am very picky with the products that I use and I recommend. Honesty is something I never wanted to compromise with as I feel I have a responsibility towards women….I am putting the same honesty and selection into my own product development. I spend so much time picking up the right color, looking for the best quality and most surprising textures you will ever see’ – Huda Kattan

YASSSS QUEEN. YAASSSS. And most importantly, this dedication to detail and quality shows in Huda Beauty’s products.

Here’s my review for Huda Beauty’s Lip Contour Set featuring Trendsetter Lip Contour, Trendsetter Liquid Matte and Bombshell Liquid Matte.

Colour

These products were so so soo close to getting a perfect score. If fact, I do want to mention that the strength of the colour pigment of the Lip Contour Set is amazing. No need for layering, the colour is impactful upon first application.

The colour lost marks not because of pigment or strength, but because the colour of the lipstick on the packaging misrepresented the colour of the products when applied to my lips. The colour itself is great, it’s just not the colour I thought I bought. The overall tone of the products was a more earthy red/brown rather than the pinky, maroon featured on the packaging.

Application

Huda Beauty’s Lip contours and Liquid Matte lipsticks are incredibly easy to apply. The formula of the lip contour glides on, making it easy to line your lips with a smooth and even line.

The liquid matte formula is even smoother on the lips and has a luxurious ‘light as water’ texture. It’s non sticky and a little goes a long way, so you don’t need a lot of product to get an excellent pigment and even application. The liquid matte is glossy upon application, but intensifies in colour as it sets to a matte finish (it’s a little sticky as it sets). Although it’s matte, the formula is hydrating, so there’s no yucky dry lip feel.

I also couldn’t help feeling a Kylie Jenner-esque look to my lips after…which is big for me, because I’ve always had small lips.

Overall, Huda Beauty’s Lip Contour Set really is a beautiful lip product and my favourite to wear at the moment. It’s easy to use, comfortable to wear, looks great.

Long Lasting

Huda Beauty delivers on it’s transfer-free finish and amazing staying power. I have yet to find a product that stays on better. These lip products have lasted me after eating meals, drinking and even dabbing my mouth with a napkin!

How To: Lip Contour – The SECRET TO THE PERFECT POUT

Each Lip Contour Set also comes with a short (and very handy) tutorial detailing Huda’s secret to the perfect pout. As a person with naturally thing lips, this is exactly what I needed!

1. Line lips using the Trendsetter Lip Contour and fade towards the centre.

2. Apply a thin layer of Trendsetter Liquid Matte to fill in your lips.

3. Apply the Bombshell liquid matte at the center of your lips, and fade towards the edges

Note: Here you can clearly see the colour difference between how the product looked on my lips, compared to on the packaging.

Packaging and Design

I absolutely love the packaging of Huda Beauty’s products. The liquid Matte in particular is encased in sleek, frosted glass bottle, that is simple and chic. It feels expensive and high high quality. Love, love love!

Get it here

Trendsetter & Bombshell Lip Contour Set

As you can obviously tell, I’m super excited to see where Huda Beauty goes. What about you guys? Have you tried Huda Beauty? Let me know what you think below!

Choosing the right mascara for YOUR lashes is not as easy as it sounds. It might come as a shock to some people, but when buying mascara, you’re buying for the wand not the actual makeup itself. Why? Quite simply the wand holds all the power, with each being uniquely designed for a specific purpose. This is why the mascara that works ever so fabulously on your friend, maybe not work so well on your lashes. So how do you choose the right wand for your lashes? Simply read on!

1. Texture and Type of Bristles.

The first step in choosing a mascara is to figure out what you want your lashes to look like. Something as simple as the bristles of a mascara wand, can create an array of different looks for your lashes. Mascara wands typically come with three different types of bristles:

Made out plastic comb-like bristles, this wand helps to separate lashes, add length and gives your lashes a darker and prominent look.

Made out of synthetic fibres, this is your typical mascara wand. Natural bristles create soft and light lashes that appear fuller, voluminous but look and feel natural.

My personal favourite, plastic bristled wands are a combination of the two wands above. The result – dark, long, full and best of all – clump-free lashes! The downside: your lashes won’t feel as soft and natural as with the natural bristle wands.

2. Choosing the shape and size of the perfect mascara wand for your lashes.

Here are some tips to help you choose the perfect mascara wand for your lashes. Bear in mind, that depending on the type of lashes you naturally have and the look that you are trying to achieve, you may need to choose a wand that covers multiple functions OR you might even need to use two mascaras.

If this made absolutely no sense to you, here’s what I mean: if you have smaller eyes with short, but voluminous lashes, and you’re looking to add length and definition to your lashes, you would want to opt for a small tapered wand for extra precision when working with smaller eyes. In terms of bristles you’ll ideally want a wand with thin, comblike bristles to lengthen and define each lash.

Below are basic wands and their functions. Have fun combining and figuring out what works best for you!

I have short lashes and small eyes > Choose a small, short wand.

Smaller brushes work best for short lashes. Short brushes can get close to your eyes to help grab and lengthen each lash from the root to tip, whilst providing necessary control when you need to get up close and personal.

NARS’ volumizing and lengthening mascaras are a great size for smaller eyes.

I have lots of lashes that lack length and definition > Choose a long, comb-like wand.

To define, separate and lengthen your lashes, choose a mascara with a long, comb-like wand. These wands usually have evenly spaced bristles which help with length and definition, but lack in adding volume.

I have long lashes but they lack volume > Choose a large, round wand with dense bristles.

Large, thick wands with densely packed bristles are the best for creating voluminous lashes. Densely packed bristles hold more product helping to coat each lash, creating a thicker look to your lashes. Apply mascara with a zigzag motion to help evenly coat your lashes.

My lashes are too straight > Choose a thick, curved wand.

The rule here is: the fatter the brush the bigger the curl. To give your lashes extra curl and lift choose a thick, curved brush. Apply by sweeping the wand over your lashes, from bottom to top, to help with the curling. Curling your lashes helps to lift your eyes, making them appear larger.

I have big eyes and want natural looking lashes > Choose a straight wand.

The best wand for you is a straight wand. Straight wands are great for getting coverage on every lash, but are not so good for people with smaller eyes as they are less accurate. Straight wands also give natural looking volume and curl, perfect for that everyday look. Depending on the sparseness and length of your lashes you can either choose a straight thick wand or a straight thin wand.

I want more precision when applying mascara > Choose a precision wand.

That’s all! Enjoy and go forth and discover delicious lashes!

Talyssa xx

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