The brand was created in the USA, California, by our compatriot Ksenia Vorotova. What predetermined success? Bright, crazy shades, color, outrageous.
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The line includes the following products:
- Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick, available in 19 brand-inspired shades.
- Velvetines Matte Velvet Liquid Lipsticks, discussed below.
- Glossy Lipstick.
- Perless metallic pearl lipstick.
Of course, new shades of lipstick from "Lime Crime" are regularly released. Where can I buy them?
On the official website, you can place an order, and also see who is the distributor of the brand in Russia - this is the Ilovemakeup online store. This store is guaranteed to sell the original.
Lime Crime lipstick from Aliexpress is fake. In a number of important parameters, it differs greatly, although the price gain is, of course, significant (the original costs 1990 rubles, or $ 20, you can buy Lime Crime on Aliexpress for 150 rubles). But, according to the reviews of those who were not too lazy to purchase the original and the Chinese version and compare them not only by photo, the difference is not only in technical characteristics, but also in shades, although they are similar to the original ones and have the same names.
Composition of lipstick "Lime Crime"
Original lipstick is not tested on animals and contains only vegetable and synthetic ingredients. It's labeled Vegan/Cruelty-Free on the packaging, meaning "no harshness."
Contains:
- Isododecane (isododecane) is a safe and comfortable emollient, an analogue of vegetable oils derived from petroleum.
- Trimethylsiloxysilicate (trimethylsiloxysilicate) - waterproof silky silicone.
- Cyclopentasiloxane (cyclopentasiloxane) is a volatile lightweight polymer silicone commonly used in skincare.
- Kaolin - white clay.
- Dimethicone is a well-known natural silicone common in modern cosmetics.
- Hydrogenated Polyisobutene (hydrogenated polyisobutene) is a synthetic oil similar in properties to mineral oil.
- Synthetic Beeswax - synthetic beeswax.
- Silica Dimethyl Silylate (silica dimethyl silyad) is a safe synthetic component with a complex action, often used in decorative cosmetics, because it interacts well with pigments.
- Tocopheryl Acetate - vitamin E.
- Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate is a chemical UV filter.
- Disteardimonium Hectorite(disteardimonium hectorite) - extracted from a rare silicate mineral, completely safe, gives stability to pigments.
- Propylene Carbonate (propylene carbonate) - a solvent, in decorative cosmetics it is not much, often found in skin care products.
And also lipstick contains fragrances and pigments.
What exactly is Lime Crime lipstick good for?
Reviews and their analysis show that lipstick is loved for what it is:
- Velvet.
- Has a very small, neat brush that eliminates uneven application, villi or their prints.
- Really persistent! Ladies say it's the best long lasting lipstick ever.
- A unique color that reveals itself on every girl in her own way. It is for this dignity that many customers forgive her some shortcomings (like the price).
Below we will see what the Lime Crime matte lipsticks are like according to reviews.
How does lipstick wear?
As bloggers say, Lime Crime liquid lipstick is incredibly resistant to both water and fat. The latter is especially noteworthy, because, as a rule, any cosmetics, even the most persistent, dissolves in fats. Usually long-lasting lipstick lasts great if you drink juice or eat salad, but it won't hold up to ice cream or dinner. Lime Crime Velvetines is able to survive even dinner, of course, provided that you eat carefully. The only thing is that it will be a little erased in the center, but the outline will remain in order.
Many girls are faced with the fact that sustainable lipstick can not be updated. The second layer hopelessly spoils its appearance, it becomes like old plaster: cracks, peeling, spools. Lipstick "Lime Crime" looks great in the second, and even the third layer.
Applying and texture Velvetines
Texture - very pigmented liquid water. The lipstick is really liquid, after application it dries within 2 minutes to a matte state, which is no longer afraid of water or kisses. Many wearers note a very pleasant feature of lipstick - after drying, it lies in a surprisingly thin and pleasantly delicate layer, like a veil. If the product in the tube has a creamy consistency, it is a fake.
Is the lipstick comfortable?
Judging by the reviews, "Lime Crime" Velvetines is not for sensitive lips. Lipstick is felt on the lips, tightens delicate skin and dries. However, many users note that they are used to such a texture and do not consider this a disadvantage. After a few hours, it is not felt, and everything is compensated by very bright, expressive and clear colors.
In addition, there are customers with sensitive lips who noted that they can only feel good with this long-lasting lipstick: it does not dry out, unlike other brands.
How to remove permanent lipstick "Lime Crime"
Variants seen in reviews:
- Wet wipes to remove makeup.
- Regularmicellar water.
- Natural oil, such as apricot oil.
How to choose
All shades, without exception, are very expressive and able to "make an image". The impression of color varies greatly on different girls. Skin, hair and eye color play a huge role. The effect after application can be completely different. Another nuance is that some tones are very difficult to capture with digital technology. And taking into account the fact that all customers have different monitors and their settings, you can only choose Lime Crime lipstick from the photo in advance. Ideally, it is advisable to try it on yourself personally, and not on your hand, but on your face, checking how it looks in different lighting and makeup. In addition, it makes sense to try and atypical shades for yourself. For example, many girls are afraid of dark colors, but in vain - they may not look rude at all, but elegant and sensual, it all depends on the nuances of appearance. So worth a try.
Cashmere
Velvetines lipstick includes 37 stunning shades to date.
The most popular lipstick "Lime Crime Cashmere". Reviews about this color are as numerous as they are contradictory.
Cashmere is a complex cold lilac-beige nude shade that quickly gained the fame of “whimsical”. Even unstable lipsticks of such tones are difficult to apply, it's all about the characteristics of the pigment. Here the difficulty is not only that the lipstick tightens and dries the lips, but also that this tone requires careful selection. According to the mass of reviews, there is a risk of getting blue, frozen lips, and in general - a painful and tired look. Nevertheless, this shade is wildly popular because it can look very gentle, natural and at the same time elegant and unusual.
Other light shades
- Buffy. Almost perfect, going nude for almost everyone. Not dark, but not whitening lips either. The color is similar to toffee. Buffy is close to Cashmere, but much warmer, looks very natural on warm skin with a slight tan. On girls with cold fair skin and gray-lilac nuances in the color of the eyes and hair, it may appear red, but in general it is quite neutral.
- Teddy Bear. Lipstick "Lime Crime" with such a plush name is a chameleon, like all mauve tones. The pink-purple-brown tone can seem more purple, then go into burgundy, then suddenly give out a warm chocolate tone. It looks quite calm among other shades of lipstick and may well be appropriate in the correct business make-up. The color requires careful testing as it is neutral and can appear either cool (purple, purple, burgundy) at dusk or warm (brown, chocolate) in the sun.
- Marshmallow. A very delicate pink-beige shade that evokes associations with marshmallows and other confectionery "snacks". Difficult to apply - lips should be stretched, apply lipstick in a very thin layer and wait for it to dry, otherwise the lipstick will fall into all possible folds, even about which no onesuspected, and will emphasize the relief so that it will look, to put it mildly, unaesthetic.
- Bleached. Light and clear peach color. Spring is good on girls of the color type, but since pure color types cannot be found, it makes sense to test it thoroughly. Even on slightly tanned skin, it can be too light, whitening, which some find beautiful, while others categorically do not accept. Some believe that this color is very natural, delicate, but at the same time playful and flirty. Lipstick "Lime Crime" in this shade is liked by customers for the zest.
Shroom. Nude, but very distinctive. It resembles a mushroom cap, a light beige-greenish tint. Depending on the color type of the skin, greenery may appear more strongly, or it may be barely noticeable. Will play beautifully in a golden-copper environment. Some customers called it lipstick for a rocker girl who loves experiments, but some simply adore it for its unusual red head
Universal tones
Faded - this new 2015 is ideal for brunettes, especially winter, with a cold skin tone. This color of pink rose, which fades into purple in the photo, can be appropriate in any situation. Very natural, and looks quite light in many "official" shots, however depending on the intensity of the skin tone, it seems quite dark on fair skinned people
Polly. Deep pink with purple undertones, but notfading into lilac. Causes associations with vintage roses. Very feminine
Bright shades for summer
- Suedeberry. Another version of crazy coral. Very similar to True Love, but slightly redder. This is perhaps the canonical coral neon, completely imitating a pink-orange school marker. Pairs well with tan.
- Pink Velvet. True pink neon. It's hard to capture the hue in the photo, it may appear bright coral or even red with warm lighting and flash, but this is the real color of the pink panther.
- Flamingo. Bright pink color without impurities. Close to Pink Velvet, but a little lighter, not neon. Rather, it is a natural pink color, although very expressive.
- Rave. Violet-lilac-pink neon. Carnival shade, very demanding on skin tone. Capillaries, blood vessels, pale complexion - he will emphasize all this. According to some reviews, it is capricious in application.
- Pansy. Purple neon. Next to Rave, it will appear more blue, but it is close in appearance. Suitable for thematic images, during the day it looks too outrageous. However, there are girls who use it daily.
True Love Set
This set consists of three shades, quite universal and in demand, at least all the customers who decided to buy this trio were not disappointed in any of them. Of course, lipstick "Lime Crime" in these shades is sold separately, although inset is cheaper.
- Saint. Neutral raspberry red tone. The most serious and "adult" in the trio. Moderately warm and moderately cold. Very good on brunettes. May appear almost black in several layers and in twilight lighting. Fairly calm, though intense.
- True Love. The craziest of the three. It's a dazzling coral red that makes lips the center of attention. Some fans of really crazy extreme find it rustic, although this can be considered a niggle - the color really catches the eye.
- Cupid. Girly and romantic. This is a cool pink shade, medium in intensity and looks quite delicate in the Velvetines lipstick line. Although it is not inferior to others in terms of expressiveness. Neutral, looks appropriate on almost every girl, but you should still remember that it may seem different depending on the environment.
Sexy feminine tones
Any Lime Crime lipstick, thanks to its velvety finish, makes lips sensual, but the shades described below are distinguished by a particularly deep color.
- Raven is a rich, full-bodied eggplant. It may appear almost black. Baldness at the first layer, but beautifully lies in several layers.
- Fetish - A sensual burgundy red, the color of a very thick red wine. Described on the official website as deep plum. Very similar to Jinx, only slightly warmer.
- Jinx - a very rich color of violet, magnetic, evokes associations with magic and sorceresses. It may appear almost black, but it isreally a very rich color, playing with all the shades of a velvety black-purple rose. According to reviews, the color is noble and very beautiful, but few people dare to wear it every day.
- Beat it - rich beetroot, the dream of brunettes. Very bright, expressive, but without frivolity. Looks appropriate both during the day and in the evening.
- Riot - a warm red-brown, quite calm shade, but can be a bit heavy. According to reviews, not everyone is suitable, it can look especially unfortunate and rustic on girls with fair skin. It goes very well with red and those who have a warm or neutral skin tone - in this case, the enthusiasm of others is guaranteed, because the shade looks interesting and eye-catching.
- Pumpkin - red, with a pronounced orange tint. Described on the official website as brick red. The richness of the color is very well revealed on both tanned and fair skin. It is cheerful, perky, southern, but, as they say in the reviews, it can look great for every day if you put together an image.
- Red velvet is a classic red that goes with everything. The most popular lipstick "Lime Crime". Reviews about her are more common than about others. Almost everyone talks about her increased durability.
- Wicked - A very deep rich red. Evening, elegant, classic, light skin will make snow-white. Customers find this shade suitable for celebrations, restaurants, evening outings.
- Salem is a popular and well-known shade. Memorable rich chocolate-red color of Indian spices. Sensual and restrained at the same time. Suitable for intriguing, languid images. It will look different on girls with fair or tanned skin. It suits both equally.
Shades are not for the brave, but for the very brave
Few dare to wear these colors every day. Most of the reviewers bought these tones for themed looks like Halloween.
- Squash - tangerine color.
- Peacock - blue-green lipstick.
- Teacup - blue.
- Alien - neon green.
- Zenon - gold.
- Trouble - swamp, according to reviews - a failed idea even for outrageous lovers.
- Cement - the color of cement, grey.
- Black Velvet - pure black.
New items
Last set of five original powdered shades includes:
- Prairie - Nude, evokes associations with pink marshmallows. Very similar to another shade of the brand, which is called Marshmallow, but Prairie is a little more purple.
- Wisteria is a hazy lilac, bright and delicate velvety pink-lilac shade.
- Thistle - grunge blue-gray, indigo.
- Rustic - A deep shade of red with a subtle crimson hue.
- Saddle - Rustic brown, rich warm red-brown tone.
There are no reviews of these shades yet, but everything suggests that these colors are waiting for success and love from customers.
