If you had asked me a year ago to wear brown lipstick, I would've laughed right in your face! But I've managed to find a brown lipstick that I really love wearing! 1995 by Gerard Cosmetics, which was originally Jaclyn Hill's creation is such a wearable brown and I find that it makes my teeth look much whiter which is always a bonus! It's one of those colours that can be worn all year round as it's such a neutral colour.


I'd say the texture isn't really that creamy for this particular product, especially being a matte shade. It can sometimes drag a bit, but I find that it's necessary for this to give the finish that it promises and also helps in its lasting power. It is a matte finish and can be a little drying - I definitely have to exfoliate and moisturise my lips before applying. The lasting power of this lipstick is really good and wears well even when eating/drinking. Although I do have to check now and then to make sure it's not gathering in the creases of my lips - but generally it lasts better than most other lipsticks I've tried.

The one downside to this lipstick for me is the packaging. It's pretty much the same bullet shape as a mac lipstick but I personally find that the quality of the packaging is just not there. I don't like the shiny gold colour of it personally as it feels a bit cheap. But that's just me being picky! 

I have 3 other shades from Gerard cosmetics that I also love and I really want to get my hands on more! Have you tried any shades?

Name: Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick
Price: £9.50
Shade: 1995
Availability: Beauty Bay, Gerard Cosmetics
Overall Rating: 4/5