Maybelline - Lipstick Review

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I recently went a bit crazy with my Maybelline lipstick purchases. This is a great brand for its quality at drug store prices. I bought a whole heap of different lipsticks to try on, as Priceline was holding a buy 1 get 1 free sale of their lipsticks. 

I was pleasantly surprised about the items I have actually loved from the colours I had chosen. Most colours I had purchased thinking I would love weren't to my expectations. However... the bright colours, such as Electric Orange I have completely fallen in love with! I have worn this out more than the other neutral colours! 

Below are all the colours purchased. Scroll further down for swatches!

What I love about this product:

• The brights are super opaque
• They are creamy and moisturising for their pricepoint (I feel Lancome's lipsticks are better wearing)
• Their lipstick staying power is pretty good (especially the brights)
• Easy to apply
• Packaging is colourful and not super bulky - there isn't a huge chance for the lid to pop off and lipstick to go everywhere (lipstick parties in your bag is NOT fun!)
• No bleeding! (that feeling of greasiness around your mouth by the end of the day)
• Stays where you apply it (I never had it go on my teeth or what not)

What I dislike about this product:

• The colours are not always true to colour (the orange is not as overwhelming as it appears when used)
• Some of the colours don't have a good colour pay off (such as ice tea or pink sand) - they need to be applied several times
• They lose their moisture or creamy finish in a short period of time

Swatches taken without flash

Swatches taken with flash

L-R: Fifth Ave Fuchsia, Pink Peony, Pink Sand, Neon Red, Electric Orange, Vivid Rose & Ice Tea

My recommendations:

This is a great lipstick if you are trying to find something different in your lipstick routine. I love trying out these products without the high end pricepoint. The brights are exceptionally opaque after 1-2 swatches, however colours such as ice tea or pink sand required several swatches in order to get the same opaque colour. Overall I do love this product and always get compliments when I do use them!

If you are willing to overlook the need to reapply throughout the day, these can be a great way to  break into the basics of makeup. Not only that, I feel these colours are quite usable for all different colour skin types.

Would I repurchase this? Yes. I love the colour payoff and the pricepoint. This is by far my favourite drugstore lipstick. I always tend to go back to these products when I want to have a change in my routine.

Until next time,

Harublossom88

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