TOPSHOP Lipstick & Liner Review..

Ever since Gemma from Across this Page mentioned Topshops lipsticks in her Makeup Series,  I've been meaning to give them a try! So when Terry and I headed into Outfits on Saturday during our afternoon shopping trip, I found myself being drawn to Topshops makeup stand! They don't have a huge selection of products, but for a clothes retailer, they have a good mixture I guess.
Now I'm not sure if it was just this store we went into, but one of my pet peeves when shopping; is the lack of price tags!! Like hello I want to have a rough idea of what I'm paying before I get to the tills please, so I don't have to hide back my shock face! Please tell me I'm not alone on this one? Before I talk about the price, let's just get straight to the review..
Okay so I give them some credit.. They have a pretty decent size collection of shades to choose from. More so than I expected to be honest. Of course; me being obsessed with nudes at the moment, I opted for one of their more neutral colours. I swatched three on the back of my hand in store, before both Terry and I decided that the top option looked best!
That top option was Naturist.
I like the fact that all the different shades have a name. It may sound weird, but I much prefer knowing I'm wearing Naturist rather than, let's just say shade 112. Not only does it sound better, but it's so much easier remembering a name when going to repurchase, rather than digits.


Anyway back to the product.. It's really easy to use, not a lot of pressure is needed and it glides on. Even though I love my mattes, I'd say this one is a satin finish, but I can handle that. I'm not a huge fan of a super glossy lipstick, unless it's for an evening out. I found it to be hydrating and loved the fact it didn't dry out my lips. The photo above is swatched on my wrist, the larger swatch being the lipstick and the smaller being the liner.


Moving onto the liner, again I was pretty impressed. It's very pigmented, which means unlike some liners out there, it's really nice and easy to work with. As like the lipstick, you don't need to be heavy handed with it and it blends really well, allowing you to soften out the lines with your finger. One annoying thing about the liner however, is the fact it has no name on it. Unless I've gone blind, there is no where on it that tells me what the liner is called. I've since looked on their site and there are two it could be. Either Beestung or Ceramic.
As you can see in the photo below, the pair are slightly different on the lips compared to the skin. On the lips they have a more pink undertone.

Overall, I really like them both! Not only the colour, but the way they feel moisturising on the lips and that they are so pigmented.
The only downer is that they're not very long lasting, so do have to be reapplied every so often. Because of this I do think their prices are a little steep. Considering TOPSHOP are not solely makeup related, I do feel that at £8 for a lipstick and £5 for a liner is a little high.

Have you ever tried any of TOPSHOPs lipsticks, or makeup products? What did/do you think?

Love Hannah xx

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16 comments

  1. Topshop lipsticks are actually amongst favourites, I love the names of the colours (definitely better than wearing shade number 112 haha). The lipstick you bought looks beautiful but it's a shame that it's not long-lasting. My favourite colour is 'Hazard' and I actually find it to be pretty long-lasting. :) x

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    1. Ooo I'll have to have a look at that shade Mira to see what one it is :) I think I'd definitely try out some other shades, as they're not drying and really creamy. Hannah xx

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  2. I haven't tried any Topshop lipsticks I have tried a few nail polishes but wasn't that impressed with them. The lipstick and liner are beautiful it's just a shame that its not long lasting. I agree that the prices are a little high especially for the wear time. I might go and pick this up anyway as the colour looks beautiful. :) x

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    1. Thanks for the comment Heather. It is a shame, but the creaminess and colour slightly makes up for it I guess lol! Hannah xx

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  3. I agree that all products should have prices, I never wanna take them to the counter to ask either, because no doubt they'd be too expensive for me anyway and I'd get embarrassed...hahaha poor student problems!! I've never tried Topshop makeup before, but I have heard a lot of good reviews, their lipstick is something I want to try! The colour you picked up is gorgeous, it looks great on you!! :) xx
    Becky Shannon xx - Life-by-Becky

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    1. Haha so glad it's not just me Becky!! Just being stingy/poor in general over here lol! Thanks for the comment sweet. Hannah xx

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  4. Both products look lovely, and gorgeous on your lips, Hannah! How strange that the swatch on the skin is absolutely not what the shade looks like on the lips - both are lovely, though :D
    Thanks for reviewing this, must give them a go whenever I feel like branching out. I know what you mean about the price but I guess it's partly the name you're paying for.
    xox Nadia
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    1. Hey sweetie thanks for passing by :) thank you, it has quickly become my current fav at the moment! You're right; you are paying for the name. I guess I just assumed since they are widely known for clothes, their makeup range would be basic and on the lower side for anyone like me, who's a little skeptical. Hannah xx

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  5. Oh I love the look of the liner! It's a shame they're not very long lasting though - that is so important to me in a lipstick!

    Jodie @ Jodetopia x

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    1. Thanks for your comment Jodie :) yes you're right, it's definitely something I always try to look out for. While it doesn't take long to apply lipstick, it's not something you want to be making sure it's still on every 30 mins or so. Hannah xx

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  6. I have been wanting to try the Topshop lipsticks for ages now, but I agree that the price of them is a little high which is why I've been hesitant of trying them out! They do sound quite good though, it's a shame they aren't a little more long lasting.

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    1. It's become my current "go to" at the moment if I'm honest. While I do love the colour/texture and even the smell, the lasting ability and price is still a little disappointing. Thanks for popping by Alice :) Hannah xx

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  7. I've never tried any Topshop makeup before, I always mean to but I'm never in their stores to try them. Their highlights are meant to be amazing too. That pencil looks so creamy, need to go figure them out. Hate when things don't have proper names! x

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    1. Hey hun. Yeah I never really venture into topshop for myself, but as it was Outfit they were just there in front of me so thought it would be rude not to try ;) both pencil and lipstick are creamy actually, really easy and friendly to use. Oh really, may have to have a look next time I go in; thanks for the heads up. Haha glad I'm not the only one :D Hannah xx

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  8. Hey doll! I really like this shade and completely agree that names are far better than just a number lol! It's annoying the liner didn't have it clearly marked. I'm the same preferring a matte lip as opposed to creamy/satin but I think the combo works well together. I never really go to TS in general because it is a bit pricey, but would be interested to see what other shades they have and try out a few swatches x

    Shannon // shannonkara.com

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    1. Thanks for popping by Shannon :) yeah I need to edit that part of the post because I kinda found out the liner does have the shade on it *hides face* I was just obviously blind at first haha!! I don't shop in TS either, but think I'll definitely pick up another lippie next time I'm near there. Hannah xx

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