Review: Topshop Velvet Lips

I was thrilled to see Topshop release the Velvet Lips range within their 'The Damned' autumn cosmetics collection. Velvet matte lip colours are few and far between and so far I've bought every one I've managed to come across, but I still don't have many; Lime Crime's and Collection 2000's!

Velvet Lips have been launched in 3 different shades currently:

• Velveteen Ribbon - a warm, crimson red
• Plush a rich, deep purple
• Raven a perfectly velvet black

Gone are my gothic days, so I stuck with the red and purple shades.

Strangely I found the red much easier to apply than the purple, which tended to clump unless you apply it very thinly, it would drag some colour off wetter areas and collect in the drier areas (I can't think of a better way to explain that so I hope it makes sense!).

Topshop's Velvet Lips in Plush

The red does go on very smoothly and they both have really vibrant, opaque colours once applied. You only really need one coat. Once dried, they really are dry! Definitely kiss and drink proof. With extended wear, like Lime Crime's, these tend to bleed a little. However you should be able to tidy this up with a bit of water on a cotton bud/cotton pad/paper towel/whatever you can get your hands on in a lipstick emergency!

Topshop's Velvet Lips in Velveteen Ribbon

These will definitely be a staple in my autumn make up collection. I do love a good velvet matte lip and I can only hope Topshop will release more shades in the future.

Topshop's Velvet Lips aren't really budget lip colour but are affordable, coming in at £10 a tube, but I think it's worth it for some really unique and striking lip colours.