Hey everyone! This is my first review here and I really hope you all like it :) I will be reviewing my latest love today.So, all red lipstick lovers ATTENTION! I was in search of a good red lipstick which did not have any pink undertones. I narrowed down my search to two options, both of which unfortunately are out of stock now finally , this beauty caught my eye. Read on to find how it fared:
Price: Rs 450 for 4 gm
NYX claims: Drench your lips in this high-shine, high-impact lip lacquer in a portable pot. Whether applied over lipstick or worn solo, the results are always ultra-luminous. Available in 12 lip gloss shades.
Ingredients: Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Diisostearyl Malate, Polybutene, Isostearyl Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, PPG-3 Benzy Ether Myristate, Cholesteryl Hydroxystearate, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Polyethylene, B.H.A., and Polyethylene Terephthalate. MAY CONTAIN: Mica (CI 77019), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxide Red (CI 77491), Iron Oxide Yellow (CI 77492), Iron Oxide Black (CI 77499), D&C Red No.6 (CI 15850), D&C Red No.7 (CI 15850), or FD&C Yellow No.5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140).
My take on it: This is a perfect blend of lipstick and lip gloss. I have never used something so beautiful before. The red is a true watermelon red. It is not exactly the orangey red I want, but its not pinkish either this red would suit all complexions. But yes, you need to have flawless skin ( naturally or with concealers!) for trying this one.
The texture is soft and creamy. It is very moisturizing too, I need not apply a lip balm before using this. I used this with a lip brush and one swipe gives a nice red tint on lips, while two swipes makes it completely opaque.
There is a high shine as promised by the product. I am not quite fond of shiny red lips and so I blot the shine off to some extent with a tissue, the lip swatch is taken without blotting though. Although this product is very creamy and saucy, it does not bleed at all. I have used this without using lip liners. It survives light snacks and drinks( when using a straw), however its completely gone after a full meal leaving behind just a nice tint. I will be using it just on the center of my lips with my matte red lipsticks for better staying power. Overall, I am very fond of this product and would definitely recommend it to others as well.
Swatch :
On My Lips :
PROS:
- True cool toned red
- Very creamy and moisturizing
- Does not bleed even though its saucy
- Does not settle on fines lines
- Leaves behind a nice tint after 3 to 4 hours
- No strong smell at all
CONS :
- Pricey
- Does not come with a lip brush and so not travel friendly
- Staying power could have been better
My Rating: 4/5
Final Verdict :So, in a nutshell, this is a color for those who love bold colors and would want to add more and more reds to their stash :D bye bye, see you all with the next review soon
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