L'Oreal Color Riche Lipstick in "Bronze"

I love this color.  I reach for it often--partially because I love bronze, but also because this is a particularly flattering, shiny, glimmering shade of bronze.  I'd recommend any day to a girl who wants to complement her tan!

L'Oreal Color Riche lipstick in "Cashmere"

I believe that Cashmere was one of L'Oreal's limited time only nude shades, but I'm not sure.  All I know is that I really love it!  It's more of a medium toned nude, so it's not a pale lip.  It's sparkly, but not glittery, if that makes sense, and there is visible shimmer.  The shimmer and sparkle might be too much for some people but I think this is a gorgeous color.  It's a lot like my natural lip color but just "better".

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in "Airy Fairy"

People hail Airy Fairy as a great nude shade, but honestly I don't see it as a nude shade.  Airy Fairy seems more like a cool dusty light pink.  It's not an unattractive color, but perhaps it's just cool on my skin tone instead of nude.  The smell of the lasting finish lipsticks generally turns me off too, but some people don't seem to mind it.

L'Oreal Infallible Lip Gloss in "Coral Sands"

I was excited to try the Infallible lip glosses because there was so much hype about them, but positive and negative--all in all, I'm not super impressed, but I do find myself reaching for Coral Sands quite often because it's so flattering with my skin tone.  This gloss is sticky, so if that's a turn off for you, be warned.

NYX Round Lip Gloss in "Chocolate Moose"

I really like this color.  The color payoff is amazing...just one swipe and your lips are a beautiful copper.  For some people, copper might seem weird for a lip color, but it goes really well with my coloring and I enjoy it.  I could see this lip gloss being too "90s" for some people, but it's great for me!  It's slightly metallic, so if you hate shimmer, stay away.

Maybelline Moisture Extreme Lipstick in "Sugar Plum Ice"

By the name of this lipstick, I would guess that it was a frosty light purple shade.  Instead, it's a subtle shimmery light peachy pink--a bit of frost, but not too much.  It's actually quite a nice color.  There is a smell, but it's not unpleasant.  Also, as the name indicates, this lipstick is moisturizing.  And a plus-- it has SPF 15!

Above with no flash, below with flash. The flash picture is slightly more accurate.

Styli-Style Timeless Lipstick in "Spirit" (Baby Pink)

I'm not a huge fan of frosty lip colors (nobody seems to be these days) but when it comes down to it, this is a decent frosty color because it's more shimmery than frosty.  This is a good cool, light baby pink, perfect for pairing with smokey eyes for an ultra-sexy nighttime look.  It doesn't flatter my coloring, but it could definitely work on a fair, blue eyed blonde with pink tones in her skin.  For warmer-toned girls, try "Heavenly" instead--it has gold tones instead of silver.

Above, with no flash. Below, with flash. With no flash is more accurate.

L'Oreal Color Riche lipstick in "Tickled Pink" 165

This is a nice color, especially if you have very cool-toned skin.  Tickled Pink is a light lilac pink shade.  It's not the best on me, but I can definitely see where someone would love it.  Tickled Pink is the lightest pink color from L'Oreal Color Riche and it's pretty striking.  It's shimmery, but not too shimmery. Unfortunately, like other L'Oreal lipsticks, it carries with it a strong scent, but it's easy to ignore eventually.

Above picture with no flash, below picture with flash.

Rimmel Moisture Renew Lipstick in "Latino"

Rimmel Moisture Renew lipsticks are finally available in the US!  This is great news for us, because this lipstick is fabulous.  I will admit that "Latino" isn't exactly my favorite color when it comes to these lipsticks--definitely a good color, just nothing special to me.  It's a shimmery medium pink, kind of the less exciting version of Rimmel Lasting Finish in "Kiss".  However, it's pretty universally flattering, so that's a plus.  Also, the moisturizing abilities of this lipstick are fabulous--regardless of what color you get, you can't deny that your lips will feel insanely moisturized and full after using this.  It's not a plumping lipstick, but it feels like one!

Above with no flash, below with flash.  It is slightly warmer/brighter than the "no flash" picture but not as warm and bright as the flash picture.

Victoria's Secret Perfect Lipstick in "Reveal Me"

I think Reveal Me might have been discontinued, as Victoria's Secret likes to change their color selection up constantly.  But I'm glad I got it when I did!  Reveal Me is a shimmery vibrant cool pink.  It's not too cool though--it definitely doesn't border on purple, so it's still possible for olive-skinned girls like me to wear it, and look nice. It also glides on excellently, and it's not drying, cakey, or overly creamy to the point that it looks like you're wearing paint on your lips.

Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in "Kiss"

"Kiss" is a new color for Rimmel Lasting Finish lipsticks.  And I must admit, I'm completely satisfied!  "Kiss" is a semi-bright medium neutral-warm pink with shimmer.  It goes on smooth and lasts for a while.  The smell is a bit strong but not unpleasant, just your typical lipstick smell.

Here is "Kiss" on my arm with no flash

Here is Kiss on my arm with flash

And here is Kiss on my lips (one without flash, one with)