COLOURPOP ULTRA MATTE LIPSTICK
The latest trend for lips has been long wear matte lipstick. With many brands launching their ranges like Anastasia Beverly Hills, Stila and Doce Of Colors but one of the most talked about is ColourPop. With 25 shades in total ranging from light beige to dark chocolate-brown.
I purchased 8 to see what I thought, my three favorites being, Clueless – soft dusty pink, perfect for bridal, Beeper – classic Kylie Jenner brown and Midi – pink nude. The price point is attractive at only $6 US online. This is half the price of the other brands with cheap shipping and fast delivery.
The promoted average wear is 6-10 hours and I totally agree. I wore mine from morning to mid afternoon, eating and drinking, and the colour was still visible. It had faded but didn’t wear off patchy or come off the inner rim of my lips.
If it’s the dark vampy lip you so desire, double up your coat as just one layer wasn’t enough. I wore Limbo and had to apply 2-3 layers to get the intensity I was looking for. The texture of these lipsticks are very watery so I recommended applying with a lip brush. Also, due to the consistency of the product they have been known to leak and pool over when closing the lid. I have not had this problem but good to note, don’t just dump it in your bag use a proper makeup case.
If you have dry lips like mine its best to use a lip balm underneath. This prevents that horrible tight chalk-like feeling you get once the lipstick has set. The balm keeps it comfortable without compromising the longevity and matte look. All in all these ‘kiss proof’ lipsticks are worth the money. Perfect for any special occasion.
SB
