Top 6 Matte Pink Lipsticks under Rs.500 in India | Swatches | Giveaway
Hi guys,
I love pink lipsticks and I love matte lipsticks, so it was only fair that I do the Top 6. Now I didn’t feature Colourpop and all those brands that are not easily available and not within the budget of Rs.500.
From my favourites, I managed to pick not 5 but 6 beautiful matte pink shades, all under 500. So here goes..
It’s a bright neon candy pink shade, would work for fair to medium skin tones. Keep the rest of the makeup minimal with just a winged liner when you wear such a bright pink shade
PM 11 is one of my favourites, this range has some pretty good shades and very affordable at Rs.295. It’s a neutral pink that will work for all skin tones, especially fair to medium
3. Elle 18 Colour Pop Matte Lipstick Rose Day- Rs.100/- (Buy HERE)
Again a neutral pink that will work for all skin tones, especially fair to medium. Very affordable and 20 shades to choose from, one of my go-to pinks. This has a soft matte finish and stays for a pretty decent time.
4. Miss Claire Soft Matte Lip Cream No. 12- Rs.160 to 180 (Buy HERE)
Comfortable soft matte liquid lipstick, No. 12 is my most favourite shade in the Miss Claire Range. A mid tone pink, not very bright, but easy to pair with everything. This will work on all skin tones.
5. Nykaa So Matte Lipstick 02 Frisky Fuchsia- Rs.399/-
Nykaa has a lot of pinks, I like 2-3 of them but Frisky Fuchsia is my favourite pink out of them. It’s a slightly warm rosy fuchsia pink. Everyday wearable shade and would look good on fair to medium skin tones.
6. Sugar Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 02 Brink of Pink- Rs.499/- (Buy HERE)
This is a recent addition to the list, a deep bright pink. These are very drying but very long lasting. Brink of Pink would work on all skin tones, especially deeper skin tones.
If you want to see all the swatches on me, here is the video..
These are my favourite matte pink lipsticks, I hope you like this list.
I am giving away Maybelline Vivid Matte Lipstick in Vivid 2 to one of you, it’s only for YouTube subscribers, so all you have to do is like the video, subscribe and comment with your favourite shade.
I will announce the winner after 2 weeks in the info bar of same video, ends 17th April
What are some ingredients to make a diva? Unbridled confidence, acceptance of one’s imperfections, belief in oneself, a ‘Never say Never’ attitude, an aura of mystique and a Chambor lipstick! Okay, the first five surely are needed but can we say the same about the last one? Well, that is exactly what we will know by the end of this write-up.
While lip balms are an instant go-to fix for every occasion be it-a casual day out with one’s pals, a day earmarked for making our credit card cry (read: shopping) and even while sleeping, yet lipstick haven’t lost their charm, have they? They spruce up your glam quotient by leaps and bounds. So, in line with that thought, I grabbed CHAMBOR POWDER MATTE LIPSTICK 166 CORAL ROSE. Let’s prepare its report card today.
PRICE- 595/- INR for 4.5g
DIRECTIONS FOR USE- Swipe on your lips as often as desired
INGREDIENTS- Not mentioned anywhere
WHAT IT CLAIMS- An Innovative Formulated Lipstick which has both Moisturizer + Matte Effect in it. Powder Matte Lipsticks have a Non-Drying Triple Action Formula which: Bright bold perfectly matte. This unique powder matte lipstick provides high impact payoff; an ultra pigmented long wearing vitamin enriched formula glides on effortlessly with comfortable wear. Long wearing application.
MY EXPERIENCE-
The packaging of CHAMBOR POWDER MATTE LIPSTICK 166 CORAL ROSE is effortlessly chic. Not only is it sturdy but also hygienic to use. It comes in a typical lipstick package with the main product ensconced in a retractable tube. The colour is what took me by surprise. It looks fairly deep and dark in the picture but is relatively light on application.
One swipe and you get a natural flush of ‘pink meets red’ hue. Multiple swipes and the intensity increases. It looks natural on pink lips and on those lips with a little pigmentation but for those with highly pigmented lips, it doesn’t conceal it completely. Better bid farewell to the pigmentation by scrubbing it with lemon slices overtime and then, swipe this lipstick. Coming back to the lipstick, it has a very smooth texture and spread effortlessly as you glide it on your luscious lips. It lasts a good 4.5-5 hours on average but needs retouch post heavy meals.
On the flipside, I feel that it sucks moisture off my lips as my lips look dry and even feel so after a few hours of application. To combat that, I suggest applying a thin coat of any organic lip balm that would work to battle dryness while the lipstick would amp up your glam quotient. After all, there is no point in tarting oneself at the cost of turning a blind eye to our lips’ health.
Another flea in the ointment for me is that its ingredients’ list hasn’t been provided. Had it been organic, the brand would’ve left no stone unturned in marketing it as a Holy Grail lipstick for ladies out there but since its ingredients’ list hasn’t been furnished, I doubt its composition. Barring these two factors, it is a good investment. Works wonders to transform all the Plain Janes out there into Black Widows (okay, I admit Black widow isn’t the perfect example but she’s sultry and I have a soft corner for her) 🙂
PROS-
1. Good staying power
2. Prepossessing tint. Can be increased with multiple swipes.
3. Hides slightly pigmented lips.
4. Available easily these days. In the age of online shopping, we really can’t complain much, can we?
5. Good packaging
CONS-
1. Ingredients’ list is not furnished which raises concerns about its composition.
2. Dries out lips within a few hours of application. Using a lip balm underneath is recommended to prevent dryness.
3. Retouch is needed post heavy meals.
RATING- 4/5
Editor’s Note: That’s a very pretty shade Nidhal.
Have you tried the Chambor Powder Matte Lipsticks?
Colorbar Crème Touch Lipstick Candy Rose Review, Swatches
By Pallavi
Lipsticks form a very important part of your personality. When you start applying lipsticks then you realize that you need to own not only 1 but at least 4-5 pairs of lipsticks, one for every occasion.
Confused well let me help you out. You need to have a nude lipstick as per your skin tone. This is mostly for offices or any formal occasion. Other than this on numerous occasions when you all dressed up and glammed up then you can apply a nude lipstick in order to tone down your entire look. Next comes the dark red lippy which is a must have for festive looks and special date nights. Next is a fuchsia colour which is perfect for any bright day or days when you want to perk up your mood. And finally comes the time for a light pink colour lipstick which is also perfect for most of the occasions. I believe you should have at least 2-3 pairs of light colour lipsticks so that you can alternatively try them whenever you wish.
So, with similar thought I bought this lipstick from the house of Colorbar. Let’s see how it fared on me.
Product claims: Colorbar Crème Touch Lipstick comes with the promise of lips that are eloquent and luscious. It comes with lovely rich colours and rich in moisturizing properties making lips look fuller and creamier all day long. It has sheabutter, Vitamin E and sunscreen agents at SPF 15 level which nourish and protect your lips against UV rays. It glides on effortlessly for flawless, even coverage for that perfect pout. Colorbar Crème Touch Lipstick are the perfect way to pamper your lips, not only you will love the rich, lustrous colour, but the lovely creamy texture of the lip colour as well.
Price : Rs. 450 for 4.5 Grams
My Views :
Packaging wise the lipstick is classy. It comes in a medium sized bullet which can fit easily inside your pocket. It has an outer packaging of steel which looks very classy. It has the price and batch name and details inscribed. The shade name of the lipstick is mentioned at the base of the lipstick.
This lipstick from the house of Colorbar comes in crème range and thus it is very creamy and extremely moisturizing. It feels very comfortable on lips. And for dry lips like me this lipstick is a boom. I would love to try others shades from this range. But this range has a big downside. The bullet of the lipstick is more or less flimsy. If you end up twisting a bit more lipstick then there is a fear that it might break down. Also, if by mistake the lipstick falls down then there is a higher chance that the bullet will break.
Coming to the shade of this lipstick from the house of Colorbar it is Candy Rose which is very light pink. It is more of a frosty or cool toned pink colour. This colour will look fab on fairer skin tones. But duskier skin tones like me can also rock this lipstick. This is perfect for regular usage.
But there are some special application tips before you begin with this lipstick. You must clean your lips with a lip scrub or a simple baby tooth brush. Then only apply the lipstick. It is because the lipstick has a crème and slightly messy finish. So, in order to prevent flakes on your lips it’s best to begin with clean lips.
In terms of longevity the lipstick stays for a really long time. I apply it in the morning and till lunch it is very much there. Even after a heavy lunch it fades evenly. After which I re apply a bit and then it is again there till there end of the day.
The bonus with this lipstick is that after drying it never settles into lip lines which I absolutely hate. After the colour fades the lips still feel soft and moisturized.
Pros of Colorbar Crème Touch Lipstick Candy Rose
1. Available online and offline
2. Affordably Priced
3. Has a crème finish
4. Universal colour
5. Stays quite long
6. Lips is soft and moisturized
7. Comes with a goodness of SPF 15
Cons of Colorbar Crème Touch Lipstick Candy Rose
1. Lipstick bullet can break easily
2. Application can turn nasty
Rating :
Packaging : 4/5
Texture : 4.5/5
Longetivity : 5/5
Shade – 4.5/5
Overall rating – 4.5/5
Editor’s Note: That’s a pretty shade indeed! I hear one of their best selling in this creme touch range.
Have you tried Colobar Lipstick in Candy Rose yet?
MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Flat Out Fabulous Review, Swatches
By Linda
Hello all you beauties out there,
Today’s review is all about a beautiful bold shade from MAC ‘Retro Matte’ collection called Flat Out Fabulous. While I was on my regular window shopping to MAC stores I noticed this bold fuschia pink matte shade with a purple undertone in it , so headed straight to try it on. I was literally dying to buy this lipstick but then was reluctant, as I was under the impression of bold colors were only for very fair skin tones (cool tone).But thanks to my friend who observed my desire and gifted this shade to me(how sweet of her) . Now since I have this shade lets go head and know more about it.
What MAC Claims: Bright plum matte shade. With Retro Matte finish. Apply directly on to lips.
Packaging
This lipstick is packed in a carton which has a list of ingredients on it. It does come in one of the Classic MAC matte black and silver lipstick container with the shade mentioned at the bottom.
Cost: Rs 1450 /- for 3g
My take on Flat Out Fabulous Lipstick
As we know matte lipsticks tend to give us a dry texture to our lips, it wasn’t in this case. This lipstick glided smoothly on to the lips giving a polished finish with minimal swipes. I have lips that are dry and tend to get chapped easily hence I prefer prepping my lips by exfoliating, well moisturizing and then by applying the lipstick. It’s your personal choice if you need a primer for a longer stay put .A lip balm will be handy in case it tugs into your lips.
This shade is so well pigmented that you don’t require multiple swipes and at the same time gives an even distribution of shade on the lips. To maintain or to increase the intensity of color, you can go for multiple swipes and retouch every 4-5 hours. Inspite of drinking and eating you will notice the lipstick won’t wear off easily. It stains to such an extent that you need a makeup remover to take off the lipstick completely, incase if you need to. Be careful not to stain your clothes accidentally as its going to be a hard stain to take off.
Since this is a bold color your base makeup has be very neat and subtle as this shade will stand out so beautifully that everyone will notice your lips first (wink wink). I have a fair to medium skin tone and this shade looked amazing on me. In the picture attached I did not use a lip liner as it doesn’t even bleed .I researched whether it suited other skin tones and yes it looks amazing on other skin tones also, even on our dusky skin beauties. What I can suggest is before you purchase this shade please try it on yourself rather than judging the shade by just looking at it. Lipsticks tend to look different on different skin tones. Try it on see how it looks on you.
You can wear this shade for a day or an evening event (depending on the place and type of event) .I prefer wearing this shade for any weddings, parties or while I go clubbing with my friends. Personally I’m a non matte lipstick lover but once I seen the end results of this lipstick, I was totally in love with it.
Pros
Travel friendly
Amazing pigmentation
Lasts for 6-7 hours
Suits most of the skin tones.
Glides on smoothly
Does not bleed.
Cons
Stain could be a problem for some of them.
I cannot think any other cons, please let me know if you have any.
Rating: 5/5 (For texture, shade and the finish on your lips)
Would I recommend Flat Out fabulous Mac Lipstick? Yes definitely I would, if you are bored of a classic red lipstick, try this bold shade.
Editor’s Note: I absolutely love this shade, I am surely trying this out on myself at MAC store next time.
Have you tried the MAC Lipstick in Flat Out Fabulous? Your favourite Retro Matte shade is?
If you remember the previous post where I swatched all four of the new Maybelline Vivid Matte Lipsticks, go HERE if you still haven’t seen that post. I picked the shade Vivid2 Neon Pink.
Many of you asked me on my Fab Bag video which lipstick I was wearing, it was this.
What the Company claims: Color Sensational Vivid Matte Lipstick now matte comes alive with Sensational Vivid Mattes. Flaunt bright, vivid shades of matte with Color Sensational Vivid Matte Lipstick. Everyone is bound to pay attention!
How to use product: Apply lipcolor starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.
It comes in a sheer red cap and black base packaging, all the lipsticks have the same packaging unfortunately, the base is pink and red though shade wise.
The finish is semi matte and I found only this shade Neon Pink to be a little more matte and sans shimmer. I love the creamy matte finish, it glides on the lips easily without any tugging.
I am quite impressed with the ingredients, it has jojoba oil, rosa canina fruit oil, honey, etc. and it does feel very comfortable on the lips.
It is super pigmented and two swipes give opaque finish. It is not transfer proof, I did the transfer test in the video if you saw. It does transfer but the color hardly fades and it stays on for a pretty decent time, almost 4-5 hours, even longer without eating or drinking. It does survive light meals but does fade from the center after a complete meal.
Neon Pink is a bright blue based neon barbie pink. It’s not a shade for the faint hearted and it is super bright and bold. It will instantly brighten your face but also this shade is the type that makes your teeth look yellow. So be careful while wearing this.
Overall I quite like this lipstick, I also love the shade Vivid3 Violet Pink and as recommended in the previous post too, both Vivid2 and Vivid3 are worth checking out.
They are already available on Amazon and Nykaa, I have linked above with the price. I would suggest to wait for some days as I am sure they would be 10-15% off on Amazon soon.
Rating:
Quality: 4/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Have you tried the new Maybelline Vivid Matte Lipsticks yet?
Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick 02 Mary Poppins Review, Swatches
By Devika
Hi lovely ladies!!!
I hope you all are doing well in these bad summer days. As it’s said, if you are having a bad day, fix it up with a lipstick 😉 and when it comes to lipsticks, it’s hard to control and I end up trying every new shades and formula. Though I prefer neutral colors and remain loyal to soft pinks, browns and nudes I decided to go for a bold one this time by SUGAR COSMETICS MATTE AS HELL CRAYON LIPSTICK in No.2 MARY POPPINS and believe me it has become the most worn color of my life. So should you be giving it a try, let’s find out.
PRICE 799 INR for 2.8 gm.
SHELF LIFE is for good 3 years
AVAILABILITY
Online at
sugarcosmetics.com (10% off on first purchase)
Nykaa.com
Fabbag.com
PRODUCT CLAIMS
If excellent coverage and high color pay-off is what gets you going, you will absolutely love our new Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick that is available in 4 gorgeous shades to suit your taste & your ever-changing mood! Super long-lasting and highly pigmented so you don’t have to worry about constant re-application, this must-have crayon lipstick has a soft texture with a silky matte finish.
Ingredients:
SHADES AVAILABLE:
The company has very candidly sorted shades into following four:
Feeling confident & sexy? Flaunt a classic red pout with the Scarlett O’ Hara shade – that’s guaranteed to make heads turn
Want to go bare-faced with a pop of color? Say hello to Mary Poppins It is an eye-catching Fuchsia shade that can never go unnoticed
A classic shade that can instantly add a touch of mystery to your entire look, Poison Ivy is hot on the runway and a must-try shade for those who love to experiment. (Review & Swatches HERE)
Want to pull off dramatic eyes and come out as a winner? Holly Golightly is the way to go! This peachy shade goes well with elaborate eye make-up & can also be used every day for a natural look
All shades are universally flattering and would suit all skin tones.
PACKAGING
The lipstick crayon comes in a beautiful abstract art cardboard box with the shade name, ingredients and other information printed. As the name suggests it’s a non- retractable crayon lipstick which is black with matte finish. The bottom of the lipstick has a color coded band to depict the shade and is easy to locate in your stash. Brand and the shade name is printed in white.It has a pop up cap which fits in tightly though doesn’t close with a click .The packaging of these lipsticks is quite good, travel friendly .The tip of the crayon lipstick is pointed and sturdy. I don’t find them finishing or becoming blunt fast as they’re well pigmented. These come along with a chubby sharpener and it’s advisable to only use that to prevent product damage or wastage.
TEXTURE AND FORMULA
It’s a wax-based formulation and has soft smooth and moisturizing texture, easy to work with, glides smoothly on to the lips without tugging or pulling and settles into a matte finish without being patchy, neither do they dry up your lips But sometimes I do find it accentuating fine lines so I would recommend exfoliating and moisturizing your lips, as it will make your lips more comfortable while you have this lipstick on. It gas no peculiar smell or taste to it. I don’t find them becoming blunt fast as they’re well pigmented
PIGMENTATION
Impressive pigmentation as it only took me just one swipe to get an excellent color payoff. Color is buildable. Be very cautious in applying this as it gets difficult to get off the stain if in case it goes beyond the lip line. It does leave a stain post removal but I am okay with it.
SHADE
Mary Poppins no. 02 is an intense fuchsia color with blue undertones to it. It instantly brightens and pops up my face without having anything else on 🙂 Will look good on all skin tones from lightest to darkest.
STAYING POWER
It has good staying power. On me, it stayed on for good 5 hours with intermittent meals without any need of touchup. After that it starts loosing color from center of lips but can be fixed with a hassle free reapplication.
PROS
Lovely matte finish
Creamy and glides on easily on lips.
Super pigmented and non-transferrable
Lightweight formula
Stay on for at least 4-5 hours and the stain stays until you remove the lipstick with a makeup remover.
Do not dry or tug the lips but always use matte lipsticks on well exfoliated moisturized lips
Survive the meals easily
Sleek and travel friendly design
Tips are color coded so they are easy to store and locate.
Do not have any smell or taste to them.
Appropriate for most of Indian skin tones.
Does not bleed or feather out.
Does not contain mineral oil, parabens, paraffin, phenoxyethanols, volatile cyclomethicones (D4, D5, D6) and animal derived ingredients.
I love the unique and pun names given to all shades
CONS
The brighter shades of the lipsticks smudge after you eat a full meal. So you definitely need a lip liner underneath
Costly
Has to be sharpened that leads to product wastage but then I also understand that when the formula is this soft and creamy it’s difficult to put it in a retractable form
It does accentuates fine lines.
OVERALL
Overall, I am so badly obsessed with this lipstick crayon. I highly recommend it these if you are a matte lipstick lover. It is easy to apply, extremely smooth, super pigmented, stays on for long and does not make the lips uncomfortable. Price tag is a concern, but if you do not mind that, you must give it a try. The brand offers universally flattering and unique shades to try.
RATING 4.8/5
WILL I REPURCHASE?
Yes, I will end up buying all shades from this range soon. 😀
Stay happy stay gorgeous!!!
Editor’s Note: Absolutely agree with your review Devika. I have Poison Ivy and Holly GoLightly which I absolutely love. Holly Golightly I wear almost everyday! And as always, I love your pictures <3
Have you tried the Sugar Matte As Hell Lip Crayons yet?
Top 10 Pink Lipsticks for Indian Skin Tones, Prices, Buy Online
By Sanchita
When I did the ‘Top 10 Red Lipsticks‘ post I thought I would be fun to do the Top 10 Pink Lipsticks as well, but girl! It was a tough one. Pink is such a color that no matter what the complexion is, it looks cute. So you can never ask a girl that which pink she prefers, because she is going to choose every pink lippy in her kitty. Every brand has minimum of 10-20 shades of pink in their range of lipstick and I narrowed down one pink color from every possible brand. I have included daytime pink to bright summery pink to Barbie pink for all occasions which will suit an array of Indian complexions. So, let’s take a look at the list.
1. Faces Canada I Do Ultime Pro Velvet Matte Lipstick – INR 649 (BUY HERE)
This is one of my recent discoveries which I wear regularly. This a soft pink, more of a dusty tea rose kind of color. A perfect everyday wearable pink for fair to medium skin tones. It is a subtle color which can be worn with a smoky eye as well. The color has a creamy texture which settles down to a comfortable matte finish without accentuating on fine lines. It is a long-wearing lip color and perfect for matte lovers. The price is also reasonable for the quality it delivers.
Streetwear Color Rich Ultra Moist is one of the best affordable lipstick range. The packaging is cute, nice and totally light weight. The texture is neither too creamy nor too matte to accentuate to fine lines or dry lips and hence, one can easily wear it and would love it. Moreover, it is very forgiving to dry and chapped lips. Coming to the color, it is pretty deep fuchsia-berry sort of color and will suit all complexions. It instantly brightens up the face. You can also try the color Spell Bound which is more of a daytime pink kind of color and looks soft and chic.
3. MAC Flat Out Fabulous (Retro Matte) – INR 1450
Well MAC has a whopping price tag but you can’t deny the beauty of MAC. From the magnificent shade card to the indisputable texture, MAC has it all. From the pink family, I would prefer the Flat Out Fabulous (Retro Matte) which is a bright fuchsia pink (with slight purple tone) that serves every complexion. If you prefer more of a subtle pink, try out MAC Cosmo or Please Me for day time. The lipsticks are surely long wearing and highly pigmented that hides the pigmentation effectively.
4. Sugar Matte As Hell Crayon Lipstick Mary Poppins – INR 799 (BUY HERE)
I am simply in awe of these lip crayons and one of the best in the market. The color Mary Poppins is a bright fuchsia pink without any undertones. It has a creamy powdery texture that settles in matte finish. Although it requires a lip prepping prior application. The color is highly pigmented and one swipe is just enough and the staying power is extremely long lasting. The shade Holly Golightly is another stunning day wear pink with a subtle formula and looks great with formal wear.
5. L’Oréal Paris Color Riche La Vie en Rose Collection – INR 995 – 950 (BUY HERE)
L’Oréal has recently launched the La Vie en Rose Collection and it is an eye candy for every girl out there who loves pink. From soft pink, nude pink, vampy pink – name it and you have it all. Eva’s and Aishwariya’s pink are the prettiest one among the collection and definitely check out Bhumika’s review for detailed information. These lipsticks comes in Moist Mat and Extraordinaire collection. Price wise it is a bit high but surely the quality speaks for it.
6. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick Cherries in the Snow – INR 550
Cherries in the Snow is a classy pink with cherry red undertones which is the typical vintage pink and all-time favorite lip color from Revlon. The range has some very pretty colors and this is one of them. The texture is ultra-hydrating which works very well for dry and chapped lips. Super Lustrous Cream Lipstick contains an exclusive LiquiSilk formula that combines pure color with silk enriched mega moisturizers and vitamins. The color will suit the Indian skin tones pretty well and the pigmentation is top notch. The price tag is also reasonable compared to the contemporary variants.
7. Maybelline Lip Gradation Pink 2 – INR 500 (BUY HERE for 400) Swatches HERE
One of the recent launches of Maybelline is the Lip Gradation pencils with a lip-smudger at the end. The color Pink 2 is a deep pink which looks stunning across every Indian skin tones especially because it has such warm undertones to it. It brightens up the face yet a comfortable day wear pink. The pencil is so precise that you won’t need a lip liner at all and the texture is smooth. It gives a nice and comfortable matte finish and has a long wearing formula as well.
8. Lakme 9 To 5 Matte Lip Care P2 Pink Collar – INR 450 (BUY HERE for 300) Review HERE
If you are looking for a subtle pink that looks like a statement color yet not bright and deep, this is the color for you. 9 to 5 has a beautiful range of colors to choose from and the quality of the lipstick is stunning, compared to the price you pay for it. It is a mauve pink and the texture is so smooth that it glides on the lips with ease. It settles down to a matte finish and a great choice of color for romantic dates. Even when the color fades off after 4-5hours, it leaves behind a pretty pink tint to the lips.
9. Chambor Extreme Wear Liquid Transferproof Lipstick 402 – INR 845 (BUY HERE for 805)
Chambor recently launched these little babies and I am falling head over heel for them. One shade that stole my heart is shade no. 402 which is a dusty pink with mauve undertone. This is the exact dupe of the Kylie Jenner lip kit called Poise K and we simply adore her lip colors. This liquid lipstick is richly pigmented and gives a flat matte finish to the lips. It is extremely long wearing and come across as an elegant lip color for every complexion. (P.S: I just got this one co-incidentally! Review coming soon)
10. Colorbar Kiss Proof Lip Stain Mauve Dusk – INR 900 (BUY HERE) Review & Swatches HERE
Colorbar’s Mauve Dusk is more of a deep pink with slight mauve undertones that is flattering to every skin tones. It is a liquid lipstick with a very pretty wand that spreads the color on the lips very precisely without being messy. It gives a matte finish and hence dry lips have to prep the lips very well before application. The pigmentation is commendable and so as the long lasting formula to the lips. More importantly, the color, once dried, doesn’t transfer at all. (P.S: This is my absolute favourite!!)
I know its been quite some time since I spoke to you darlings, and I am so sorry for the long disappearance! But today I am here to make up for my absence with this gorgeous review of one of my first and my most favourite matte deep pink lipsticks! I mean this was the first ever deep pink lipstick I ever owned, and I do not know why I had stopped using it as of late! But with the responsibility of reviewing it, I finally got a chance to use it again, and fall in love, all over again!
What Coloressence says?
Mesmerising Lip Colour, a unique combination of coriander and basil extract. This lip colour nourishes, protects, moisturizes and is hypoallergenic. Volumises the lips.
Ingredients:
Although the full ingredient list was not mentioned but the active ingredients are mentioned here!
Almond Oil, Vitamin E. 100% Vegetarian. No animal ingredients used!
Price and Quantity: 175 INR for 4 grams of product (pretty cool, huh?)
Packaging
Packaging wise, coloressence lipsticks have never impressed me much but this lipstick still looks pretty classy for the price it comes at! It comes in a very sturdy m ate black packaging with silver detailing and a functional silver bullet! The packaging is all in all really sturdy, and elegant, so thumbs up for that!
Shade
As I said, the shade is love at first sight! Such a pretty wearable deep pink which isn’t bright but still adds warmth to your skin! The shade is precisely a deep red-toned pink which does not look OTT even during day time and is pretty wearable for Indian skin tones! A perfect deep pink for beginners.
Texture
Texture wise this lipstick is a dud! Excessively dry, tugs on the lips, settles into fine lines and application is a nightmare! I mean it is so dry that I have to pull it across my lips in order to cover the entire lip line! Settles into a completely matte finish but makes the lips look parched! I mean looking at the shade, this rough texture is really sad to work with!
Pigmentation and Coverage
Despite being excessively dry and all that shizz, this pretty baby is bang on pigmentation! Loade don colored pigments which impart a full blown colour in just two tugging swipes! And is fully capable of covering up any pigmentations in 3 swipes max!
Staying Power
As this lipstick has a matte finish, it is relatively long staying! Though I wouldn’t say that it does not transfer, because it does, but that is unnoticeable! Thus giving a wear time of a good 5 hours before smudging off the edges and leaving behind stained lip look!
Pros
Lovely colour
Sturdy, elegant packaging
Full on pigmented
Covers lip pigmentation
Stays put for 4-5 hours straight
Cons
Excessively dry texture
Settles into lip lines
Makes the lip look parched
Does not apply well
Final Recommendation
If you are a hardcore matte lover and do not mind your lipsticks to be drying and shizz, you are going to love this gorgeous little deep pink matte lipstick!
Rating: 3.7/5
Editor’s Note: That’s such a pretty shade, would work on all skin tones from fair to dusky. It’s a perfect Priyanka Chopra kind of shade, she wears such brick reds and deep reddish pinks.
Have you tried Coloressence Lipsticks? Which is your favourite shade?
L’Oreal Paris India La Vie En Rose Collection – Review & FOTD
Hi guys,
If you have not seen the L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Swatches yet, go HERE.
Today I would be reviewing these lipsticks and the L’Extrordinaire Mat Lip Colours.
L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star Moist Mat Lipstick – Rs.990/-
L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors – Rs 950/-
To start with the packaging, the Moist Mat lipsticks come in a regular matte black packaging with the gold band at the center. The texture as the name suggests is moist mat, they are velvet matte in texture. The shades in this range need a bit of layering, with 2-3 swipes you get the perfect opaque coverage but for pigmented lips, you will need to layer more. Also the lighter shades in this range are slightly less pigmented than the darker ones and would work for fair skin tones only, they will wash out the medium/wheatish skin tone. The lipsticks also deepen on the lips and get a bit darker after 5-10 minutes of application.
The lipsticks are neither drying nor moisturizing, you will need to exfoliate your lips and apply a lip balm and blot it before using these otherwise it would accentuate dry patches and fine lines on the lips. These do not transfer much and surprisingly stay well. The lipsticks stay for 3-4 hours on me and leave behind a deep stain which again stays for 1-2 hours.
L- Liya, R- J. LoL- Sonam, R- Julianne
Coming to the L’Extraordinare Mat Lip Colours, they come in the square packaging with the color peeping through the centre. The doe shaped wand applicator picks the right amount of product and is flexible to spread the product evenly on the lips in one coat. These are quite pigmented and feel moisturizing and buttery. The finish comes out glossy and it needs some time to settle down to a matte finish, about 20-25 minutes. Only one swipe gives a full opaque coverage, I did not have to dip the wand in the gloss again. The finish is not completely matte but semi-matte, these stay for about 2 hours and again leave behind a nice stain, especially the deeper color Julianne.
I like all the dark shades from this collection, they compliment medium skin tones really well. I would recommend the shades Liya, Eva, J. Lo and Julianne for mostly all skin tones. Sonam, Katrina and Aishwarya for slightly fairer skin tones.
Here are all the looks..
LiyaJulianneJ.LoSonamKatrina
Overall I would say some of these lipsticks are an absolute must have, try it at the counters, I am sure you will end up buying 1-2 shades. Though the price is slightly on the higher side, the qty is quite good with the lipsticks being 4.2g and the lip colours being 5.5ml.
Rating: (Lipsticks)
Quality: 3.75/5
Value for money : 3.75/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 3.75/5
Rating: (Mat Lip Colours)
Quality: 3.5/5
Value for money : 3.5/5
Availability: 4/5
Overall rating: 3.5/5
Which shade did you like the most? Do let me know in the comments below.
L’Oreal Paris India La Vie En Rose Collection – Preview & Swatches
Hi guys,
I know a lot has already been written about the new L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection and you must have already seen lots of pictures on Instagram too.
Last year, L’Oreal Paris had launched the Pure Reds Collection which had beautiful reds and deep pinks and berry shades. That collection was super hit, I absolutely love the Pure Amaranthe, Pure Garnet, Pure Rouge and still mostly keep reaching for them. A year before that they had come up with the Infallible lipsticks which were again fabulous, Forever Fuchsia and Charismatic Coral being my favourites.
Now they have launched the Collection Exclusive Star Pink La Vie En Rose Range which is entirely pink, now we girls love pink, don’t we, there is a pink for every skintone in this collection. It consists of 7 Moist Mat Lipsticks, 5 L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors and 3 Color Riche Nail Paints. La Vie En Rose in French literally means #LifeInPink.
L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star Moist Mat Lipstick – Rs.990/-
L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors – Rs 950/-
L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection Star Color Riche Nail Paints- Rs. 295/-
The range is called ‘Collection Star’ because every L’Oreal Paris ambassador in the world has one shade each in this collection which represents them and the shade has their autograph too. From India, we have Sonam Kapoor, Aishwarya Rai and Katrina Kaif shades and we have their nail paints too.
L- Liya, R- J. LoL- Sonam, R- Julianne
Lipsticks:
Eva’s Pink – Light Dusty Rose
J.Lo’s Pink – Deep Plum Pink with fine fuchsia shimmer
Naomi’s Pink – Pale N*de Beige
Aishwarya’s Pink – Light Baby Pink
Blake’s Pink – Light Peachy Pink
Doutzen’s Pink – Bright Barbie Pink
Liya’s Pink – Muted Carrot Pink
L’Extraordinaire Mat Lip Colors:
Fan Bingbing’s Peony Pink – Milky Pink
Gong Li’s Lilac Pink – Soft Lilac Pink
Katrina Kaif’s Orchid Pink – Muted Barbie Pink with fine gold shimmer
Sonam Kapoor’s Azalea Pink – Coral Pink
Julianne’s Mongolia Pink – Plummy Pink
Nail Paints:
Katrina
Sonam – Dusty Mauve
Katrina – Neutral Pink
Aishwarya – Deep Rosy Pink
Here is a little preview and swatches for you..
L- Liya, R- J. LoL- Sonam, M- Julianne, R- KatrinaSunlightIndoors
I would be doing a detailed review along with some looks in the next post.
What do you think of the L’Oreal Paris La Vie En Rose Collection?
