Pump up the volume

Sleek Makeup have re-launched the True Colour Lipstick collection, with an impressive 20 shades to choose from and two finishes there's plenty of choice.

In my column for FACEON magazine I scribed my interest for uber bright lipsticks trend and listed a few of my top picks.

I hadn't seen Sleek Makeup's range by then but I can tell you that at £3.99 its a much cheaper option and the colours are equally as pigmented as the top make-up brands.

I swatched three from the collection, the coral and pink shades are bang on trend and look amazing with thick black eyeliner. Take a look at them on;

As it says this is a sheen finish, it feels creamy and moisturising. It looks very pretty with bronzed skin and golds. These finishes work well on those with more mature skin as it appears more youthful.

I personally find matte finish lipsticks hard to wear especially MAC myth, they can look chalky and make lips appear very dry. Sleek Makeup have created a clever formula with this one as it has the matte finish but feels very creamy on the lips. Because of this it doesn't settle into any lines or highlight cracks. I am actually wearing this today with thick winged eyeliner for a girlie rock chick look.

This is not a typical Summer shade however it is a gorgeous colour. I wore a colour similar to this last night. It was a little lighter but still had a deep cheery tone to it. Being a sheen finish gives this a slightly glossy look which makes lips look fuller. I wear shades like this with  barely any eye makeup, I generally let the lips do the talking.


For those who like softer less vibrant shades try Naked or Barely there which are on the nude side or go for BabyDoll and Bare All for soft pinks. With 20 shades to you shouldn't be stuck for decisions. Theres colours for all skin tones!

Available in Superdrug stores Nation wide and at www.sleekmakeup.com

Disclaimer - I was sent these lipsticks for reviewing purposes, all opinions expressed and photographs shown are my own.