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Poppy King knows what women want out of a lipstick. What you see is exactly what you get - no fuss, no muss true colour. Lipstick Queen Saint Pink is the sheer version of Pink Sinner. It gives a kiss of ballet pink on the lips. This creamy sheer version is just so pretty on and has become my go-to pink lippie when I want something fuller and not as shiny as a gloss. Just swipe on and you're pretty in pink in a flash!

To read my review of Pink Sinner click here. To read my other Lipstick Queen reviews click here.

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Have I got you Thinking Pink yet? My pink product of the day is Lipstick Queen in Pink Sinner ($18 USD). It really is a sin to have so much colour in one lipstick. I love the matte finish yet creamy texture.

Pink Sinner is a pretty ballet pink that you can wear night or day. Long-lasting true colour. One of many fantastic things is the packaging! It's so chic and has a vintage quality to it. There's just something about swiping on a fabulous lipstick that makes you feel sexy!

I've raved about Lipstick Queen before which you can read here.

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When it comes to lipstick, there can only be one queen and that's Poppy King of her ultra chic, ultra feminine lipstick line, Lipstick Queen. Last month I wrote a rave review of her collection which you can read about here. Makeup Junkie had the opportunity to ask Poppy a few questions about Lipstick Queen and what every young entrepreneur should know. Check it out!

Makeup Junkie: I am a makeup junkie but lip products are my main obsessions. What is about the lips that made you create a line solely for the lips?

Poppy: The lips are the most important feature on our body as through them we eat and breathe...it is also the gateway to our speech. I love the ultra female ritual of painting them and all the history and symbolism inherent in that practice.

MJ: I am in love with the whole concept of Lipstick Queen, the textures and formulations and gorgeous packaging. What were your inspirations when you created Lipstick Queen?

Poppy: Thank you. My inspirations for the packaging are Aubrey Beardsley, Frank Lloyd Wright, 70’s album covers, Erte and Grimms Fairy Tales.

MJ: I read that you started your first lipstick line, Poppy, when you were just out of high school. What do you wish you had known then that you know now and would you have done things differently?

Poppy: I try not to wish things had happened differently because I believe you learn from everything, especially mistakes. What I have learned since first starting in the lipstick business is that like any business, even lipsticks need a balance between keeping some rules and breaking others.

MJ: What lipsticks are always in rotation in your makeup bag?

Poppy: Red Sinner, Rose Sinner, Saint Pink, Oxymoron Minor Crisis and Silver Saint Shine.

MJ: What must-haves should every woman have from Lipstick Queen?

Poppy: Saint Natural, Red Sinner, Minor Crisis and Clear Sinner Shine is the perfect lip wardrobe.

MJ: Your book, Lessons of a Lipstick Queen, is about your journey through the business world as an entrepreneur. What is the most important tip you can give young women everywhere looking to start their own business?

Poppy: That nothing is insurmountable if you break it down into tiny little pieces. My book does just that!

Thank you Poppy! Looking to dress up the lips in some of Fall's hottest trends? Why not try Saint Wine (sheer wine), Saint Red (sheer red), Wine Sinner (deep opaque wine), Red Sinner (opaque red).

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Now that the lips have been pampered and prepped lets not stop the lip love fest! Ever since I can remember as early as 7, I was obsessed with lip products. My first lip product was Kissing Potion in Strawberry. Do you remember that roll-on gloss?? Once our obsession begins so starts the quest for the ultimate lip product. Poppy King, creator and founder of my favourite lipstick line Lipstick Queen, shared the same obsession and after many years of finding the wrong lipstick, decided to start her own line. She wanted lipsticks to give her the look of the 1940's: rich, opaque, and filled with pigment. Love!


These gorgeous lippies are for women who aren't afraid of giving their lips some major attention. Ranging from matte to sheer textures and from light to dark tones there is bound to be something you'll fall in love with. And did you see the fabulous packaging?? It has this beautiful vintage feel to it that I adore. There's something about a lipstick that is so feminine and sophisticated. I was all about glossy nude lips and smoky eyes in my pre-baby days. Then the baby came and all that I could manage to put on was a bit of colour on the lips. Ever since the return of the 1940's glamour girl, my preference has shifted to a more classic and cleaner eye (with tons of mascara) and sweet colour on the lips.

Lipstick Queen Sinner Opaque Lipstick in Coral Sinner ($18 USD): What kind of sinner are you? I'm a Coral Sinner and this hot coral-orange tone is summer perfect. These lipsticks are deliciously rich with colour and sinfully creamy with a silky matte finish. The finishes have no shimmer or frosting - just pure pigment. You can't hide behind these lipsticks so go ahead and be naughty.

Oxymoron Matte Gloss in Minor Crisis ($20 USD): A gloss that looks matte yet feels creamy? Who would've thunk it? Inspired by the natural colour of the cheeks, your lips can have that beautiful flush of colour too. The collection comes in 4 lovely shades: Minor Crisis (rose-bud pink), Deafening Silence (nude beige), Honest Politician (pinky-brown), and Free Ride (peachy-keen). Minor Crisis is gorgeous on the cheeks and gives me the same flush of colour when I exercise. I also love it on my lips - its very creamy and never dries out my lips. The colour payoff is amazing. It's such a pretty colour for everyday because it gives you enough colour while still looking fresh and natural. The compact also includes a little lip brush for precise application on the lips. It would be even better if the brush came with a lid to keep clean.

Saint Sheer Lipstick in Saint Coral ($18 USD): Who says only sinners have fun? Saints know how to let loose in a more demure way. Saints are 10 % pigment, but there is enough colour to get your lips noticed. These lipsticks are so light and sheer, moist and serene. I love the way it hugs the lips. Like its sister line Sinner, there is no frost or shimmer just pure soft colour. Saint Coral is the sheer version of Coral Sinner but I find the colour is a bit deeper. It's perfect for those hot summer nights when a matte texture may look too heavy. So, go ahead - it's ok to be good!

Shine Hard Core Gloss in Red Sinner ($22 USD): When I hear the words "hard core" I think of something dirty, sexy and HOT. These glosses are extreme and give you huge colour payoff, huge lips, encased in a huge pot, and make you go "wow"! I love my luscious pot of gloss in Red Sinner. The colour is great against my skin tone and stains my lips for hours after the shine is gone. Red Sinner can be lightly applied for a kiss of colour during the day but layer on for night and let those lips pop! The texture goes on smooth and slightly thicker than most glosses but it's not sticky or tacky. If you're not a fan of dipping your finger then these glosses might not be your first choice but I'm hooked on the colour and the pigment. You can always a spatula or a lip brush though. Shine on hard core in 5 other shades: Silver Saint (sparklin' disco silver), Opal Saint (rosy pink with cheeky shimmer), Gold Saint (24 K gold with sparkle), Wine Sinner (deep delicious hint of wine), and Clear Sinner (clear and super glossy).

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Have you tried Lipstick Queen? Love it? Hate it?