Maybelline Color Sensational Lipcolor

Last week a friend showed me a new Maybelline lipstick she bought. One look at the shade and I knew I had to have it! I had also been impressed by other Maybelline Maybe It's Me products so far. So I decided to give Color Sensational a go. Here is my review on Maybelline's Color Sensational Lipcolor in the shade number 215 - Totally Toffee.

WHAT MAYBELLINE SAYS: Fall in love with color all over again:

Crisper color from pure pigments

Creamier feel from nourishing honey nectar

Lipcolor so rich, so stunning... it's sensational

33 captivating shades

PRICE: Rs. 299 (incl. of tax).

PACKAGING: The lipstick comes in a chunky, rectangular case. The cover is shaded brown (as I bought one of the Natural shades). The colour of the cover varies according to the shade group (Pinks, Reds, Plums, Naturals). The 4.2g of lipstick is inside a glossy, silver case. I really liked the chunky case, quite different from what you usually get. And I love how the cover colour changes according to the shade group!

TEXTURE: The lipstick is really creamy and smooth. It does not feel dry on your lips. It is also quite light weighted. Does not feel cake-y at all. So yes, it is definitely creamy like Maybelline claims. But I did not find any remarkable moisturizing effects.

COLOUR: The shade of my lipstick is 'Totally Toffee'. It is a nude colour, with a very, very slight bit of pink. The lipstick looks darker than it really is. It's more on the brown side, but when you apply it, you get a very pretty nude shade. It looks quite natural and does not pale you out. I loved the colour on sight, but like it even more on application!

SMELL & FLAVOUR: The lipstick does not have any flavour at all. However, it has a very sweet toffee fragrance. The lipstick is also said to have honey nectar. So it definitely is sweet smelling. I don't mind sweet smells, but I have found out that not everyone seems to like the fragrance of this lipstick!

LASTING POWER: I found the lipstick to be quite long lasting. Eating or drinking does not seem to affect it much. It lasted on me for about 3 hours, during which I did eat and drink. Though the creaminess of the lipstick does seem to go down after a while, it does not make your lips go chalky.

SOMETHING EXTRA: There are neither any extra nor any special features in this lipstick.

CONCLUSION: I love the colour as well as the packaging of this lipstick. The texture is good, but there isn't anything outstanding about it. If you're looking for something cheap and efficient, this lipstick does the trick! Maybelline Color Sensational does have some really pretty shades. I could have used with some sheen though.

RATING: 3.5 out of 5

Make Up For Ever Liquid Lip Color

Today I'm reviewing a lip colour by a brand I've never used before. The first time I actually came across Make Up For Ever was when a store opened at a mall nearby. Later on I found out that it is a major French brand, especially with make-up professionals. In the mood for some impulsive shopping, I just popped into Make Up For Ever and bought their Liquid Lip Color in shade number 14 - Old Pink.

WHAT MAKE UP FOR EVER SAYS: Liquid Lip Color combines the intensity and coverage of a lipstick with the shine of a gloss. Its formula, rich in active ingredients (Maxi-Lip) contains an active care ingredient which improves hydration of the lips and makes them look fuller (after one month of regular use).

PRICE: Rs.1180 (incl. of tax).

PACKAGING: The lip colour comes in a glossy, black standard box. Make Up For Ever's logo, the product name and all the other details are typed on in neat white font. There is no shade name mentioned anywhere, only the shade number. The lip colour comes in a clear plastic 9ml tube, with a soft brush applicator. So there is no mess when you apply the colour.

However, when I got home and took the tube out of the box, I noticed that some of the colour had gone crusty on the tube. Maybe this was because this was the last tube left of Number 14. I should learn to check next time!

TEXTURE: Irresistibly soft and smooth! The consistency is just as they say - liquid. So be careful while applying, as you don't want too much of it on your lips in just one go! I just used a little bit and it still gave my lips a wonderful colour. Not at all sticky and does not dry out your lips.

COLOUR: The shade I bought is called 'Old Pink' (I checked MUFE's website). It is a dull, rosy pink, mixed with a little nude. It looks really pretty in the tube and even prettier when you apply it! Like I mentioned, I just used a little bit of colour and it still coated my lips wonderfully. The colour makes my lips look so soft and natural! It's perfect for every occasion, every day wear or someplace special! There are 10 shades available in Liquid Lip Color, each one as lovely as the rest.

SMELL & FLAVOUR: There is no special fragrance or flavour to this product. It has a slight smell and taste of your typical 'lipstick', but that's barely noticeable.

LASTING POWER: Considering its liquid consistency, Liquid Lip Color is very long lasting! It lasted for about 4 hours with the same colour intensity and softness from the time I had applied it. After that the color started dulling down slightly, but the smoothness remained.

SOMETHING EXTRA: The lip colour has some lip pumping properties. I have not yet used it for a month, so I don't know the exact results. But I did get a tingly feeling on my lips when I applied it, just like the shop assistant had said I would.

CONCLUSION: For someone who is not used to lipsticks, this is a great product. Gloss and lip colour in the same thing, Liquid Lip Color can act like a beginner's lipstick! One of the prettiest pinks I've come across,  perfect amount of intensity and texture, long lasting power - Make Up For Ever has made a fan out of me for life! I cannot wait to try out their other products!

RATING: 5 out of 5