Hard Candy Series - Painted Lady Lipsticks.

Below is my collection of Hard Candy's Painted Lady Lipsticks! I will be showing a photo of the actual lipstick as well as a swatch on my lips. Sorry if the quality isn't the best, I am still getting to know my camera and am now convinced that I need a new one! Lol. At the end will be a review on the lipsticks in general as well as the ones I really recommend and the ones you can probably skip. Enjoy!

(l-r)
1. Starlet
2. Delusional
3. Rush Hour

1. Kitten
2. Cupid
3. Perfect 10
4. Fire Alarm
5. Knock-out
6. Flirt


Starlet

This color looks scary in the tube, coming off as a deep, dark vampy wine color. This color can also come off scary on the lips too if you're not into a bright lip. Swatched it is transformed into a lovely purple-based hot pink with small (almost non-existing) shimmer.

Here it is on the lips.
Mind you, the flash DOES wash it out a bit, but this is still pretty true to color.

Fire Alarm

Fire alarm is a super-pale pink nude with a creme finish. If you are a nude-lover this
lipstick is a MUST have. If you are NOT into nudes, this one will not be the one that changes your mind. It kinda has the tendency to make one look Well, dead.

Perfect 10

This one is excellent. It is a totally natural, wearable color that would be suitable for all skin tones and is flipping gorgeous. It is a neutral, leaning more on the pink side and for some skin tones might be considered a nude. On me, it is perfect. It is almost an exact match for my natural lip color with a lovely shiny finish and is a your-lips-but-better color.

Flirt

This one has to be my least favorite simply because it's one of those generic 80's-style pink frosty lipsticks. If you're into frosty pink lipstick I would definitely recommend it however because of the lovely sheen.But don't let that stop you, I am just not a fan of these colors and think they should all come standard with neon blue eyeshadow and some leg warmers. It is also the only lipstick of this line that I own without the lovely glossy finish.

Knock-Out

Knock-out is a muted bright pink with a cream finish, and a wonderful shine.would be a great
If some of you are a little hesitant to rock a bright lip this spring, this one would be a great one to start off with as it's bright without being too bright or neon. Looks like you've been sucking on a strawberry creme-sicle.(Which probably doesn't exist, just saying.)

Rush Hour

Whoooaaa Momma! This one is a real show-stopper. Bright, fun and a little crazy.. Rush Hour is a semi-purple-based pink with some shimmer. If you like a bright lip this is a must-have.

Cupid

Cupid is quite similar to Rush Hour with the only difference being that this one is a little more red-based than Ruch Hour. It being more red based makes it a little darker and truer to a more standard hot pink. It has lots of pink sparkle and is (like all of these lipsticks) very shiny.

Delusional

Delusional is a gorgeous berry lipstick with gold sparkle and makes your lips look super full! This color is perfect for the winter-spring transition and I would definitely recommend you go run and pick one up to see if you agree.

Kitten

One thing comes to mind when I see/wear this lipstick.. Ruby Red Slippers. It is a blue-based almost primary red with red glitter. This color can come off a little sheer and I would HIGHLY recommend that you pair it with a red lip liner. This color will try to run away on you. Other than that, a great staple red.

The Final Verdict:
It's love. These lipsticks are super creamy and moisturizing. The glossy finish is amazing, and there is a great color selection so you are sure to find one that you love. The formula is super moisturizing, but that does have an effect on the staying power. The staying power is not a deterring factor for me because I love to apply these lipsticks.
So.. Run, don't walk, and get your hands on some of these.

Must Haves:
Fire Alarm
Rush Hour
Delusional

What you can live without:
Flirt
Kitten

Also, since Cupid and Rush Hour are so similar.. I would pick one or the other.

So there it is! I hope you enjoyed and let me know if you've tried any of these lipsticks and what you think about them! And let me know if you have a favorite color!

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Disclaimer: All pictures on this post were taken by myself (obviously, I’m no photographer) unless stated otherwise, in that case pictures used from google with no intent to infringe copyright, or otherwise steal photography from anyone. All opinions ARE MY OWN, I am not sponsored or paid by any brand, company or affiliate. All items were purchased by me, I am not cool enough to receive press samples.