Review and Swatches: Face of Australia Lipstick in Pink Champagne

Remember yesterday how I said that I had picked my Big Day Out pedicure? The most important part of my outfit is going to be my makeup. Now, in a thousand degrees (like the last one I attended) or rain (like predicted) there is no point trying hard to get piercing intricate eyes, as lovely as they might look in photos. Basically, powder will be your new best friend, and lipstick will add some party to your face.

My lipstick of choice? Face of Australia Pink Champagne. Mostly, because it is SPF 30+. Lychee Crush and Silver Rose are a little too plain for what I want at BDO, and Forbidden Fruit (which I desperately wanted to wear) I think might be a little annoying with touch ups. Forbidden Fruit is more of a Laneway Festival lipstick. Plus, barbie pink and bronzer is pretty much the order of the day at BDO.

Who knew I had gathered such a collection of Face of Australia Lip Quench lipsticks?

Like all of the other Lip Quench Lipsticks, Pink Champagne is incredibly moisturizing and creamy on your lips. It will not last through eating, but will generally last about 2 hours without fading. I find Forbidden Fruit lasts the longest, probably up to 3 hours, however the lighter colours seem to disappear a little quicker on me, not sure why.

There is a little story attached to this lippie that I also feel that I better share, just to show how popular these lippies are, plus how awesome friends are. Over the last few weeks, I have been looking everywhere for Pink Champagne, and it has been SOLD OUT. So has Lychee Crush (there is a bit of a blogger buzz about this one at the moment) and Malibu Barbie (a gorgeous blue based pink, also on my wishlist). One of my beautiful twitter friends (@rosemaryslade - go follow her) found 3, one for herself, me and another twitter friend @emmabovaryblog (also go follow her) and promptly mailed one to me all the way from Sydney. I love my friends!

 Is it not gorgeous? When I was swatching it I thought it looked a little like Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick in Pink Blush. When compared, the colour is quite similar (a blue based pink) however Rimmel is more opaque and the formula is a little more waxy, whereas FOA Pink Champagne is more creamier and a little sheerer (is that a word? A little more sheer is probably better haha).

I would love to know in the comments if you have any of these lipsticks, Lychee Crush has been causing a huge buzz!

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