I was so happy that the kit included a full sized lipstick, because this retails for $20.00 by itself! In my opinion, that's not a steep price for a high-end lipstick, especially compared to the prices of other brands. On Spehora's website this line comes in matte and creme finishes in a variety of twenty different colors.
I will admit that I do not wear red shades often, but I am always intrigued by how glamorous red truly is. So, its always fun to have a beautiful red shade for a fun night out!
The packaging is a very durable metal with a tight fitting lid that slides securely on and off. It seems as if this is not going to drop and break, EVER! I like how sleek this packaging is, it looks and feels very high-end. On the downside, this does seem to scratch a little easy when its in a beauty bag with other products. Just beware if that is a pet peeve of yours.
You will be happy to know that there is no scent to this lipstick, so those with sensitivity to smells will be pleased that they won't have to put up with overpowering scents in this product.
This is labeled as a matte lipstick, so when I went to apply it for the first time I was very surprised! My experience with matte formulas is that they tend to be more drying and they tug on the lips, but not this one! It glides smoothly on and feels moisturizing and creamy! The website says that they are infused with vitamins C and E to keep lips smooth, and I could tell that they pulled this off well!
Yes, this is a matte lipstick, but I have to be honest with you... When I applied this and wore it, I felt as if this wasn't a true matte, because there was still a slight shine to it. It is hard to describe in words, but it was slightly matte with a dull shine, if that makes sense.
Maybe the lip swatches below will help show you what I mean:
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| Just Because... |
After I had worn this for a few hours, though, I felt as if the shine did wear off and it became a little more matte. I just wish I had taken a picture to show you guys! EEEK!
As I wore this throughout the day, my lips still felt comfortable and they even felt moisturized. There were no signs of dryness, I did not feel as if I had to apply a lip balm after taking this off either. There have been times when after wearing a matte lipstick that I could not wait to take it off and slather my lips with chapstick because they felt starved of moisture! So, I really do love this formula!
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| Kiss Test! This was just a few minutes after application |
The staying power is awesome! Yes, there is some transfer when drinking, yet, this holds its color extremely well! This definitely stains the lips a beautiful berry red (Smash box says this is a true red, but I feel there is a hint of a berry tone in this). After I had ended my day, I needed to take a makeup wipe to my lips to take it completely off.
I can't wait to try more of these lipsticks because the formula is amazing and the price is outstanding! And with twenty different shades to chose from, there is guaranteed to be a shade in there for everyone to adore!
What's your favorite color?
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