This video tutorial will show you show to turn any lipstick into a matte one instantly. I love this method because it gives the lipsticks such an amazing velvety matte finish. In the video I used really simple products that I will link below. I think I'll do another post showing the other color-lipsticks in my collection with this method. Enjoy!
Products I Used Wet n Wild Lip Liner in 'Berry Red' - here Nicka K Lipstick in 'Ruby Red' - here E.l.f Cosmetics High Definition Powder - here

NARS Cosmetics is one makeup brand that is a luxury for most. While pricey, the brand creates products that are loved my many. The brand has recently come out with some amazing products and they are definitely on my wishlist. I might not be purchasing these due to their price tag, but a girl can, and will, dream! All Day Luminous Weightless Foundation - $48 This new foundation by NARS gives a flawless but light coverage. This formula is claimed to also last 16 hours. It is much like Armani's Maestro foundation, one of which I really wanted to try but it doesn't come in a shade for me (-_-). I currently only wear a a BB Cream because I love light coverage and looking as natural as possible so I'm really interested in this formula. Soft Velvet Loose Powder - $35 I love loose powders. This one claims to keep oiliness at bay without making your face overly matte. I love a powder that gives a great flawless yet natural finish. I'm also very impressed at how deep the powder comes. Finally us #darkgirls are being recognized!  Duo Eyeshadow in 'Surabaya' - $35 Bronze eyeshadows are my absolute favorite to wear. Evident in my last post, here. Surabaya is one product that is way out of my budget that I would really purchase because I would surely wear the shadows everyday. The two shades are like brown sugar and gold and would highlight my skin tone perfectly. Audacious Lipstick in 'Raquel & Anita' - $32 The new Audacious lipsticks by NARS have been such a success. There are over 20 shades in every color from red to purple to nude. The two shades that I am loving are Anita & Raquel. They are two gorgeous nudes that I would get much use of. You can see great swatches of the nudes in the Audacious lipstick here. Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in 'Mysterious Red' - $25 I think this product is just genius. A lip pencil that goes on as easily as a lipstick and lasts all day. I love this deep red shade, Mysterious Red. I would also love to try out the other shades that range from pink to deep plum.

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-Packaging
These come in a squeeze tube with a brush-tip applicator and a black cap. I have mixed feelings about the brush applicator. For one, it can become unsanitary and wasteful when product accumulates in it. The applicator for Dark Cocoa takes much squeezing on my part to get out a little product, which is annoying. Toast works perfectly for me, so I guess it's different for everyone. I apply the concealer onto my face and blend it out with my finger or brush/beauty blender.

-Texture / Longevity
I like the texture of these concealers. Not too runny and not too thick. I notice that once you apply these from the applicator,, you want to work quickly to blend them out because they set pretty fast. That is great for me because they last a good while on my face. One the concealer dries it dries to a matte finish.

-Shade / Color
I picked up the shades Toast and Dark Cocoa. I got Toast as a lighter-than-my-skin-tone shade to highlight under my eyes. Dark Cocoa is my perfect shade to use everywhere when covering blemishes. Most women my skin tone like the shade 'Fawn' under the eyes, but I found that shade to be too light for me. Toast is just right for me. To see these concealers in action, check out my "Glam Fall Makeup Tutorial" linked here.
Overall, I am very pleased with these concealers. I like that LA Girl created so many shades to match every skin tone. I wish the applicators were a bit better. I'm pleased with the texture and formula of the concealers as well. You can find these here..  "Have you tried the LA Girl Pro Concealers? Which shades?"