Riiiiight, so some of you sharp eyes might have noticed that despite (mainly) being a beauty blog or at least trying to be, I don't post as many reviews as I should. This is mainly down to a) anxiety that I've left out something crucial in my review, b) I usually do as I don't always proofread before I post (I know, it's terrible. Fight me.), and mainly c) I don't have the attention span. But I'm trying to inch up the quality of my posts, rather than it just being full of word vomit (am I'm demonstrating right now). So starting small, I'm starting a new series of what I'm calling Cocktail Reviews, which is basically mini reviews. 

Today, I'm grouping up the higher end lip products I've been reaching for at the moment and giving you a quick overview on them. I'm also trying to include actual swatches, so apologies in advance for shoving my face at you. 

MAC Speak Louder (£15.50): I've had this lipstick for a couple years now but have never warmed up to it until lately. A fuschia pink that looks like it has a strong undertone in the bullet, it doesn't translate to be that cool toned upon application. It's pigmented enough for one layer to have great colour payoff but can also be built up if you want a more opaque finish. I've worn this up to seven hours without drying me out. This lipstick holds up to normal snacking and water drinking, but not when you want to smush your face into a burger. But what I really like about this is that it's a bright, perky colour, while not being loud and in your face. You know, that subtle drama flair that I crave.