Rave: Natio Rich Colour Creme Gloss in Alive

I've been a huge fan of Natio for a long time now. They do great skincare and beautiful body products. They've been really great at keeping up with make up trends too. 

One of their latest make up releases was the Rich Colour Creme Gloss, which is all about intense and pigmented colour in a glossy finish. There are 5 shades in the range.

Alive is a cherry red

Calm is a mauve pink

Serene is a nude pink

Happy is a vibrant rose

Passion is a deep berry red

Today I have "Alive" for you which is a cherry red.

I had so much trouble capturing the colour, but in the tube it's more red and less orange than the above picture! 

Firstly the colour is gorgeous. You can build up the intensity to either make it a soft red or really pack it on for a bright PUNCH of colour. Yep, I needed the caps lock to really emphasis how much "Alive" can pop. 

To tone down the colour I firstly apply a plain lip balm to moisturise the lips but also provide a barrier so the colour can't sink in or stain the lips (I do this with a lot of lipsticks and glosses). This technique gives you a light colour on the lips. It's perfect for anyone that wants to try a bold colour but is too scared to go full on. Making it a sheer glossy colour gives you time to get used to the brighter colour.

Top, applied 3 coats
Bottom, applied 1 coat

If I want intensity, I apply the colour and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before applying another layer on. This helps to build up the colour without the lipgloss being too goopy or tacky. And if I STILL want bolder lips then I add on another layer 5-10 minutes after applying my second layer. 

The great thing with this lipgloss is that you can achieve a bright bold lip without getting dry lips. It contains mango and shea butter, honey and vitamin E to soften and moisturise your lips. It also has a slight sweet smell that is gorgeous but not overpowering. 

Natio are Australian made and don't test on animals, which is always a nice thing. These lipglosses are $15.95 and are available at Myer and David Jones. 

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