I was extremely lucky to get a couple of the bad boys in a lucky dips mystery make up bag! I've been stalking these lipsticks for the longest time but somehow just couldnt convince my bank account to give up $20 a lipstick.
First impression: These lipsticks are housed in a hard plastic shell which I'm not too crazy about because plastic gives makeup the appearance of being cheap according to me :). This lipstick is quite unique for it signature cocoa butter smells that I love. Its just a subtle fragrance so ladies who dont like a scented lipstick should be fine to use this.
Using the lipstick. I always use lipstick straight from the bullet and this consistency is creamy, opaque, silky and just the slightest bit of glossiness to it. I must admit I'm not a fan of matt lipsticks because I find them very drying, so these lipsticks are perfect for my wants. The colours are very pigmented and opaque so one or two swipes should be plenty for full colour and coverage.
The lipsticks are very moisturising and I particularly like them now thats a winter because they are helping to moisturise my very dry lips. The lasting power is about 3-4 hours for me and even when I eat and drink I loose too much of colour. I find myself touching up my lipstick probably once a day after the first application in the morning.
I wear it almost everyday to work ranging from red to cocoa and copper brown so they've become a staple in my daytime make up.
If you love opaque, pigmented, slight glossiness and lots of moisture in a lipstick then I would recommend you try these lipsticks. They really are sensational!
I have the shade In Style Sienna and I love it. Its the perfect red brown tone. Easy to apply, pigmented bold colour. Creamy formula, doesn't dry out your lips. Don't feel like I need some chapstick after a day of wearing this. Doesn't smudge easily, yay, no red marks on the face!
Does fade slightly, but easily fixed with some re-application, and does have a slight shimmery glitter thing going on. Not a big fan, I usually use with my mattifying powder.