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Lipstick Queen Question?

gigy — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 16:10:09 GMT

I am curious about the brand Lipstick Queen and would love to know if any of you in the community have tried them and what do you think? What colors do you use and I would love to know your skin color, hair color to compare with mine.

They are pricey so I would love to get some feedback first. I read the reviews, they are mostly positive with a few 3 stars.

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Makupnut — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 17:35:20 GMT

Hi gigy. I have 6 shades. 2 were a great deal at Ulta sold as a pair-Sinner (red) & Saint (pink). I got my others there too. They are Float, Medieval, Jean Queen and Hello Sailor. My favorites are Float, Medieval, Jean Queen. They are always in my purse. Medieval scared me at first but it's a very sheer red and I was surprised at how much I love it. They are very creamy and no awful taste or smell. Sinner is a red. Not a red I would normally buy but it's okay.

I'm 50 yrs old, Med. Auburn hair(bottle) and I'm a light to med. complexion depending on the time of the year and which makeup brand I'm using.

Jean Queen is a rose pink and it's a good everyday color. Float is a sheer nude. Hello Sailor I use over other lipstick shades to enhance or change them. It's a dark blue but it works really good over other shades. Worn alone it doesn't show too much blue. More of a plum shade but sheer.

I just got back into wearing lipstick. I'm usually a gloss person. The Moxie from bareMinerals got me back into it.

IHTH

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gigy — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:38:17 GMT

Thanks makeuput, that does help me a lot. What is Ulta? I know they sell Lipstick Queen on ebay and often have free shipping.

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ildiko — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 18:44:47 GMT

I have several of her lipsticks and they go on smooth and moisturizing but do not last at all. I got them in a collection but will not repurchase as in my opinion for the price it should have more lasting power.

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Kind1too — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 20:01:04 GMT

Ulta is a Beauty/cosmetic store. The sell a large variety from inexpensive brands to expensive brands.

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catmama — Thu, 13 Mar 2014 21:26:45 GMT

They bleed on me. Loved the colors and the feel, but too much work, was constantly having to blot and clean up around my lips.

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Tinkrbl44 — Sat, 15 Mar 2014 21:24:45 GMT

I've seen Lipstick Queen at Bloomingdales ..... if you have one near you, check out their testers for LQ.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 00:25:57 GMT

I purchased a set of 3 lipsticks over 2 years ago. I thought they were just okay. I believe you are paying for the cute name. Right now I have Stila lipstick balm (very nice) in 3 different shades, Laura Mercier sheer lipstick, Trish MeEvoy, and Clarins. I like all of these better than the Lipstick Queen. I wish she would get a nose job with the money she is making. I know it's terrible to say but I had to.

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Trix — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 01:01:56 GMT

I really like this brand. My favorite shade is Medieval which is a sheer red. My complexion is caramel brown, but this shade is toned to work on the fairest skintones and hair colors to the deepest mahogany skintone and blackest hair. Like the color Jean Queen it is a super popular shade for Poppy, so it's not in her normal grouping for the lipsticks. Let me explain it this way-- the Lipstick Queen has a full range of lipsticks, glosses and balms, but it was the simplicity of Sinner and Saint which put the brand on the map since lipstick is the only category in the brand for it's debut to the market. The Saints are sheer textured full color lipsticks and the Sinners are full color and opaque.

As for wear I think any lipstick lasts better starting with smooth balmed lips. If that doesn't help try applying a natural lip color stain under your lipstick or gloss. Any brand you like will do the trick, and yes ladies, this is a trick of the trade makeup artists use at photo shoots, runway shows, and film sets.

In USA retail including QVC, the brand is sold at Beauty.com, Amazon, Nordstrom, Ulta, Barneys, Urban Outfitters, Space NK (if you're lucky enough to have one in your area).

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tucsongal — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:22:25 GMT

KatCat, your comments about Poppy's appearance really sadden me. I appreciate many of your posts, but I don't understand this at all.

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mizzpeabody — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:27:20 GMT

I really like her lipsticks and just ordered some more, the Jean Queen and one of the sets. I have very fair skin, pale lips and her lipsticks look great on me (I think so anyway). I love how you can build up the color with additional applications. I don't mind that they don't last, because any lipstick with real staying power is going to be drying. Her lipsticks are very moisturizing. I also love how they do not have an annoying fragrance. I'm really sensitive to fragrance in lipsticks, MAC for example bothers me, but I can wear lipstick queen without issue. If you do a google image search you can see many bloggers testing her lipsticks out and you will see just how pretty they are in real life.

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BellaCarro — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 05:39:08 GMT

I really like her lipsticks. Medieval is a red I can actually wear confidently. I'd like to try Jean Queen one of these days.

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FUTURE — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 14:40:52 GMT

I have Sinner Rose (love, but does show flakes on lips, so scrub and balm first) -- beautiful shade on me. Jean Queen lipstick and gloss are gorgeous!! I get so many compliments when I wear it. For reference, I'm fair, cool-neutral coloring, blonde hair, blue eyes. HTH!! I would suggest googling swatches to see them on people with coloring similar to yours (remember computers might have coloring slightly different than real life), or Ulta. My Ulta has her full line.

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Katcat1 — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:13:57 GMT

On 3/15/2014 tucsongal said:
KatCat, your comments about Poppy's appearance really sadden me. I appreciate many of your posts, but I don't understand this at all.

tucsongal, I am not perfect. This is a woman selling lipstick and far from attractive and having the nose bobbed may improve sales or not. Most people may think it but not say it and I was being honest -- maybe too honest but I said what I felt. I just noticed that you never posted any comments about the lipstick but rather came into this thread and make comments. What is that all about?

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RetRN — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:31:40 GMT

KatCat1, I understand what you are saying, Poppy is not a super model. Her business does seem to be highly successful, she must have a reason she chooses not to have surgery. This is a comment, not a criticism of her choice.

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karey — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:43:30 GMT

I have the Sinner Pinky Nude and I really like it. It's not a bubblegum nor bright pink, just soft and natural looking, and just the right color for me. I find it to be moisturizing too. I am fair skinned with cool undertones and blonde hair.

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SunnyinSEPA — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:53:13 GMT

I have Medieval and Jean Queen. They are nice but don't have staying power on me. I think Doris Dalton makes great lipsticks in great shades at an affordable price. I love the pink shade in her Perfect Nude set.

As for Poppy, good for her for not altering her appearance. She has often commented about how she long ago decided to embrace her distinctive look. I wish more people would just be happy with what they've been given and not strive for someone else's idea of "perfection."

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reneenaleia — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 16:54:44 GMT

I'm a medium tan in BE original loose foundation and have jet black hair. My best lip colors are pinks, nudes, and corals.

LQ makes some of my fave lippies = Butterfly Ball 'float' will be repeatedly purchased (in my top 5 of all time,period) , Saint 'pink' , Saint 'coral' , and Big Bang gloss 'expansion'

I will be picking up 'Jean Queen' and 'Jungle Queen' sometime later this year.

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suzyQ3 — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 18:16:43 GMT

I ordered her lipstick once ages ago. Unfortunately, it was just too dark of a shade for me.

As for wondering what reason the vendor might have for NOT surgically altering her looks, I'd say maybe she is a confident person who appreciates herself and doesn't bother with those who would criticize her for something so superficial.

BTW, we don't have to express every thought that comes into our head. Isn't that what we teach our children? It's called discretion and good judgment.

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AuntG — Sun, 16 Mar 2014 21:26:05 GMT

On 3/16/2014 RetRN said:
KatCat1, I understand what you are saying, Poppy is not a super model. Her business does seem to be highly successful, she must have a reason she chooses not to have surgery. This is a comment, not a criticism of her choice.

I remember someone once calling me and saying I needed to turn on QVC just to take a look at her. All I can think is that she is comfortable with the nose God gave her.