I received the Influenster box for the Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid Lip Colors. They sent me two shades complementary to test out and tell you my opinions about them. So, of course being the makeup junkie that I have created I jumped at the chance to try a new product.
The shades that they sent are #10 Nude flush and #35 Rebel Red. I thought it was a good thing that they did send a variation in shades to get a good idea on how I feel about them. The size/tube of the liquid lip color is 0.26 Fl Oz. it comes in a square tube, not very bulky at all, which is great for easy storage...just in case you so feel inclined to go and buy the full Vivid Matte collection which has 10 shades available. The shades vary from nude, red, to purple.
So, let's do a little reviewing, Shall we? Of course we shall!
The formula- I found that the word matte is used very loosely when these lip colors were named; Since, when you apply the moussy-like liquid pigment you don't end up with a matte finish. Influenster suggested on the enclosed info card that they can be blotted with a tissue to achieve the desired matte finish. But even if you take the extra step to "mattify" this lipstick it doesn't end up 100% matte, it does however take away some of the shine. I do believe that the lip colors are indeed very vivid and pigmented. But if you so wish to blot, you will actually end up taking away some of the pigment and opacity along with the excess shine. So, I don't think that this is a bad formula at all. It is very smooth and super comfortable to wear. However, when it comes to the long wear of a matte liquid lipstick-that it does not have.
Personally, I think that they look prettier without blotting and just showing it's true potential colors. I don't mind that they aren't matte. Because along with the word matte comes craking, extra dry, and unflattering chapped lips. If the word matte were taken away from the name and simply advertised as a vivid liquid lipstick this would be absolutely true. Now, because the formula is so soft and creamy I didn't feel that it would set on my lips. This entails that the lip color will come off easier when eating or drinking..and if you don't mind having to re-apply you'll definitely love this product because it shows up great on the lips.
Now, one thing that I forgot to mention in my unboxing-review video was that they do have a slight perfume scent that may or may not bother you. I felt that the scent did stay on the lips after application but it wasn't bothersome.
To conclude..would I recommend this product?
If you want a liquid lipstick that is very pigmented, opaque, and creamy then I will recommend it to you. Even as the matte liquid lipstick seems to become uber popular not everyone is a fan of dry lips, so this would be a way to wear a liquid lip if you don't mind giving up the longevity.
Check out my video on YouTube for a full review and live swatches of the two shades and if you enjoy the review let me know ;)
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