If you are a long time reader of BeautyTidbits, you know that I am slightly obsessed with lipsticks. Even before this blog, I loved to hoard lipsticks! That said, I never liked the idea of using a brush to apply lipstick….it’s a hassle if you ask me (plus I don’t want to have an extra brush to clean) Lipstick tubes are so much more handy and that’s why I am not too fond of lip palettes. When Yagolicious cosmetics approached me to try and review their new Smooches Lipstick Palette in Take a Bow, I wasn’t too sure at first but it’s not easy for a lipstick junkie to resist such gorgeous shades all together in one lovely palette. I just had to say yes to the offer!
When I first received the palette, I really liked the chic packaging! You can get a glimpse of all the beautiful colors inside even without opening it. The palette comes with two convenient lip brushes and built in mirror for precise on the go application.
After I swatched the lip colors, I was so happy I didn’t miss out on getting my hands on this palette. These lipsticks are highly pigmented and the creamy formula applies beautifully. It does not have a super moisturizing feel on the lips but is not drying either.Since the shades are all matte, I prefer a light coating of lip balm before applying the lipstick for a more comfortable wear. The staying power is pretty impressive, about 4-5 hours and I also ate and drank in between.
I am always a bit intimidated by orange lippies that are super bright and initially felt the same way about the one in the center of the palette. But once applied, I love the way it turns out on my lips – an orange-y red that I can wear without being self-conscious. The other colors in the palette are just as beautiful and flattering without being too loud, my favorite being the last red in the palette (on right side). The hot pink (#4 in the palette) also looks fab on lips! What I really love about this palette is that the colors are easily blendable so you can mix and match these lippies to create your own custom shades! With five of these, you can play around and come up with so many different colors.
Some of the swatches below might look too intense but the colors do not translate that dark on the lips.
Also, each pigment is enriched with nutrients your lips will love: Vitamins A, C and E in addition to Soy protein, Cucumber, Jojoba seed extract and Castor seed oil. Not only has good-for-you stuff been put into Yagolicious Cosmetics, but the bad stuff like sulfates, fragrance and parabens has been kept out.
Bottom Line
The Yagolicious Smooches Lipstick Palette is the perfect palette for those who love red lipsticks. With four shades of super pigmented reds and a pretty pink, the Smooches palette has your lips covered for the romantic spring season! The palette retails for $34.95 and is available at Yagolicious website.
Disclosure: This review features a sample product provided by PR for consideration only and reflects my honest opinion as always!
I want that. So much. Its like 5 in 1. So gorgeous!
This set of lipsticks is perfect for all occasion! I love the bloody red! I should look for this brand..
Born27 – Thanks for dropping by! It is a gorgeous one.
Heidi – I agree and that’s my favorite red too!
When I was asked to try out the Yagolicious Smooches Lipstick Palette in Take A Bow, I was indifferent. I didn’t know much about this brand. I knew that it was founded in 2009 by its creator Yago Jones. The Yagolicious website is still under construction on some pages, but you can still purchase a few lip products on the site. Yagolicious Cosmetics says they are the the brand that feeds your skin in color. The formulas consists of active antioxidants and are enriched in vitamins A, C and E.