Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics' (OCC) up and coming collection looks so fun! I am super excited to get my hands on that John Doe lip tar and nail polish! What do you guys think? The collection launches on June 1st so mark your calendars! 

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Red lipstick is so classic and goes with every season. You can go with a deep bing cherry shade in the winter or sport a sizzling orange red shade in the summer. It can be intimidating but having a long wearing formula definitely makes me feel more comfortable while rocking this timeless trend. There is no worry of kiss marks or it traveling past your lip liner! 

I tried to give as much variety here in reds as I could in liquid lipstick form. These are all the reds, oranges, and corals I own in this formula at the moment. 

All of these dry to a matte finish. Some formulas have glitter such as Dutchess, the perfect ruby slipper red in a waterproof finish and Sephora's Coral Luster although I don't see it too much when swatched, only in the tube on this one. 

I included Limecrime's Riot for reference as an everyday red tinted beige. When next to the others it definitely looks brownish pink. I wouldn't necessarily consider it a red but I can see this color working well blended over a red lip liner. You could even mix this shade with others listed here to tone down the brightness. It's a good beginner's color when you are interested in getting into a red lip but apprehensive about making the full statement. Girlactik's Allure is also a great starter red. It's not vibrant but still has an impact.

The black lip. A uniquely classic and striking look that for some can seem hard to pull off. But with the right products and a mysterious attitude, anyone can rock it! Here is a collection of my favorites and some top selling black lip products.

Lipstick Queen - Black Tie Optional Gloss

The perfect black gloss smooth and slippery but also a little sticky. This is perfect for the beginner looking to expand their horizons. Find it here.

Lipstick Queen - Black Tie Optional Sheer Lipstick

The black stocking for your lips. I love this for a seductive day to night black lip. Another great product for the beginner. It deepens and neutralizes your natural lip color with its sheer black veil of color. 

Mac Mattene Lipstick - Midnight Media

A limited edition matte shade perfect for a long lasting midnight pout. It's complete with an eggplant undertone. 

Mac Cremesheen Lipstick - Black Knight

Limited edition but not limited on its beautiful black pigment, it's a super black creamy lipstick with an added shiny finish.

Mac Glimmerglass - Blackware

The perfect black lipgloss. Sheer but can be built up to a certain point. I love the slippery texture.

Rimmel London Stay Glossy Lip Gloss - Black Diva

A perfect drugstore addition to your night loving collection. It's sheer but adds the perfect patent leather shine to your favorite black lipstick. Find it here.

Wet N Wild Lipstick - Pagan Angel

The cheaper option for those wanting to test out the full black lip look. Find it here.

NYX Retractable Lip Liner - Black Lips

The perfect black lip liner to use with any of these products or to pare with the perfect red lip. A drugstore option with a high end feel. 

Lime Crime Velvetines - Black Velvet

A no going back option! This is the deepest, richest, mattest black you can get. It's a liquid lipstick formula but dries to a velvet matte finish in minutes. Find it here.

Lime Crime Lipstick - Styletto

A basic black lipstick with slight shine. Not heavy but still opaque in their classic purple packaging. Find it here.

OCC Lip Tar - Tarred

True black liquid lipstick formula that dries matte. A little goes a long way with this. You can also use this to darken any of your favorite lip colors. Find it here.

OCC Tarred & Feathered Lip Balm Duo

Probably one of my favorite lip products I own. It's a duo with both a black and a white balm which can be used individually or mixed to make a grey lip but also meant to darken or brighten/lighten your favorite lip colors. Find it here.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artist Intense Lipstick - 50 Satin Black

The makeup artist's black lipstick. It's a satin opaque texture that has staying power. A classic. Find it here.

Urban Decay Lipstick - Oil Slick

A sadly discontinued product but I had to mention it. It's a sheer glittering charcoal grey. Not black but another great option for the beginner or a daytime look. It leaves a beautiful effect on the lips.

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Cream color products can come in very handy and are so versatile. You can use them on your lips, cheeks, and eyes. I especially love these types of products around Halloween for use in costume makeup and in the Summer for a quick sweep of color. 

OCC's Cream Color Concentrates are great additions to any makeup lovers collection. They are creamy and apply like silk. There is a range of 18 different colors ranging from pure white to the deepest black. They retail for $20 each and can be purchased here and at sephora.com.

The three colors I own are John Doe a pale grey taupe, Trick a warm rusted beige, and Dark Matter a dark green grey. All three are equally pigmented as you can see below...

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