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Weenie Super Shock Shadow on eyelids |
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Telepathy Super Shock Shadow on inner corners |
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Fantasy Pigment all over lids |
You know I had to try some lip color, right? I've heard such mixed reviews on these matte liquid lipsticks, and now I completely understand why. I don't know if I love them or hate them! My first try-on was Succulent, and I was shocked by how dry and strangle-y it made my mouth feel. I can handle some dry lips - I love longwearing mattes - but this was by far the most Death Valley-esque lipstick I've tried. I felt like I'd sucked on a stick of chalk, a feeling I remember from when I used to dress up in my sister's elbow-length prom gloves and pretend to smoke chalk "cigarettes" and drink champagne, as most seven-year-olds do. Oh, just me?
All of the shades gave me this overwhelming dryness and usually crumbliness on the first go, but I found on subsequent wears they were much more comfortable. Maybe I just knew what to expect or maybe they needed to air out a little, but I do find myself wearing them regularly. I especially love Lychee because the purple hue is so bright and bold, but I've found LAX to perform the best of the bunch. Definitely exfoliate your lips and put a good balm down before playing with these guys!
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Swatches of Succulent, LAX, Lychee & Dr. M Ultra Matte Lips after drying down |
Again, the shades are beautiful. Succulent is a great orange-y red, which is somehow toned down and neon all at once. LAX is the perfect dramatic blood red color. Lychee is bright and fun, but still really wearable. Dr. M is a very deep green, perfectly matte but also full of microscopic glitter.
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Ultra Matte Lips in LAX on the lips |
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Ultra Matte Lips in Lychee on the lips |
I'm glad I gave into the hype and tried this brand, though I'll likely stay away from any more matte lip colors just to be safe. For such a decent price they really do have a lot to offer, and the delightful sensation of touching these eyeshadows is worth it alone!
Have you ever ordered from ColourPop? What are your favorite affordable makeup brands? Got any offbeat color lipstick faves to share?
YAS! I love your make-up reviews. I do watch beauty vloggers on Youtube, but you have such a hilarious way with words, and are such an amazing writer, something that can't translate to video. Love this!!
ReplyDeleteOmg those eyeshadow colors are INSANE!!! That metallic glitter and glow! I need that this summer.
ReplyDeleteI love love LOVE Colourpop products - the pigmentation is out of this world and quite affordable too!
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I love ColourPop! Looks like you picked up some great items too. Too bad you didn't care for the Ultra Matte Lip. They look great on you!
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