little white truths

Here's Coquette below, swatched inside with flash:

Verdict

I can't rave enough about these lipsticks. Yes, they live up to their claims. The only products that are comparable with these, in my opinion, are Shangai Suzy lipsticks. They actually last, feel comfortable on and wear incredibly well. They also don't dry your lips out and I like the scent - vanilla but not overpowering.

Coquette is one I wear often, while Geradium is for those days when I feel like something brighter. I like the packaging because it's different (even though I don't like pale purple), and who doesn't love a sparkly unicorn?!

The colours available are a bit in-your-face and come in shades that most of us wouldn't wear every day (or at all), but there are definitely wearable colours in the range. If these were as cheap as Shanghai Suzy lipsticks (which retail at $12.95), I'd definitely have more of them - although $23 certainly isn't bad for a lipstick of this quality. In my experience, these far outperform plenty of more expensive products. I was beyond thrilled when I discovered them!

I should say something briefly about the media hoo-hah about Lime Crime (generally surrounding the company's founder and her media antics etc). I understand why many would want to avoid the brand because of these things. I must confess, I find it hard to work out what to believe and what's just rumour/hype. In any event, the lipsticks do speak for themselves.

AMAZING.