little white truths

I don't normally say much about the brands I review, but I wanted to about these guys. Interesting story!

Launched in August 2013, SS was founded by Melbourne model and former cosmetics marketing exec Joanna Wheaton. It's a lipstick-only cosmetics brand housing a bold and bright range of lipsticks; each colour is limited edition and a new on-trend range is delivered every season.

Tired of paying $30 or more for fashion lipsticks that she would only wear a few times, Joanna saw a gap in the market for affordable, on-trend lipsticks that delivered in terms of pigment, formula, colour and packaging – and so Shanghai Suzy was born.

SS lipsticks are not tested on animals and contain no animal-derived ingredients. For more information, see the Shanghai Suzy website.

*Miss Sally left, Miss Sarah-Jane right

Both lipsticks, swatched below, were bought when orange-pink tones were on-trend (I'd say we haven't seen the last of these yet).

Miss SJ (bottom) is described as a neon orange shade, with a long-lasting and creamy semi-matte finish.

Miss Sally (top) is described as a bold, full coverage, thick and creamy watermelon matte.

Both lipsticks have a grape bubblegum scent.

*Miss Sally top, Miss SJ bottom

I love this colour, completely. And when I don't want to be wearing 'look at me' lip colours, I tone it down a bit with a pale gloss worn over the top. You can also apply just a little and get that lovely stain-effect. I would definitely buy this again.

I'd call Miss SJ more of a rich orange than a neon coral - purely because I can't see any pink in there. I do like this but Miss Sally is much more wearable and I'll get more use from it. Still, Miss SJ can also be mixed with a paler colour or gloss to tone things down. Really, I'd love to buy the whole collection and mix/match colours.