These lippy's are fantastic. I did my usual exfoliate and lip balm routine prior to application, my lips are extra sensitive to drying out. This went on so smoothly, and WOW the pigmentation was amazing. The colour was so bright, and the texture was surprisingly creamy for a matte lipstick. It looked and felt like a high end lipstick.
Now for the staying power, this just doesn't budge. It's fantastic, I can go for a run on the beach, eat, drink, and still hours later it's almost as perfect as when I first put it on. During a day/night I would need 3-4 touch ups max!
All in all these lipsticks are phenomenal for the price. I highly recommend them, they look gorgeous, feel pretty darn good for a matte lipstick, and the stay on forever! If you haven't bought them already, do it, you will not regret it!
I have this lipstick in 9 different shades & all of them are phenomenal. I purchased mine from beautyjoint.com ($3.30 each NZ$!)
Cherry Picking - Dupe for MAC Love Goddess. This is my favourite of all the shades I have & it is AMAZING. It's a deep berry red & it is so flattering on my skin tone (pale with neutral undertones)
Sugar Plum Fairy - Dupe for MAC Rebel This is a deep plum/berry shade that comes off on a bare lip as almost a dark purple. I love this shade for a night out and it pairs well will a light smokey eye. Beautiful!
Cherry Bomb - Dupe for MAC Diva This is a very dark & intense brown/plum shade, beautiful with flawless foundation & natural eye make up. Would look really nice with a white top/dress.
Don't Blink Pink This is a medium blue toned pink. It's very very bright yet it's not neon. Perfect for summer or when you want a "pop" of colour.
Purty Persimmon - Dupe for Mac Sail La Vie This is a coral red/orange shade that is simply gorgeous! It is the perfect shade for a sailor inspired look (think navy, white & red).
Smokin' Hot Pink This is my favourite "everyday" shade. It's a medium cool toned pink that isn't too bright and isn't too dark. It goes well with every style of make up & matches all of my outfits. The perfect pink!
Red Velvet - Dupe for MAC Russian Red This is a warm, bright "cherry red" yet it is blue based & would flatter many different skin tones, a great classic bright red shade.
Coral-ine This is a rich red/orange tone, I've only worn this colour once but it's very pretty, I need to use it more often and step out of my red/plum comfort zone!
Think Pink - Dupe for MAC Creme Cup This is the only shade that I don't use, it doesn't suit me & makes me look washed out. It's a gorgeous pale creamy pink that would be perfect for those who love a "nude pink" lip.
I plan on buying all the remaining shades of these lipsticks at some stage soon as I really cannot get enough! The formula is beautiful & very long lasting & the colours are simply perfect. So in love!
Tips: Always use a lip liner to prevent bleeding as these are very opaque & creamy