Max Factor Velvet Matte Lipstick Review

I was thrilled to have been selected to trial the Max Factor Velvet Matt Lipstick and chose the colour Rose which is a gorgeous shade of pink with blue undertones.It comes in a cute matte black case with the colour of the lipstick shade showing on the base.When you slide off the case it reveals the lipstick with the signature Max Factor X etched into the side of it.I also received a Max Factor X Colour Elixer universal lip liner which can be used with any shade of lipstick so this is a huge plus as it means you only need one lip liner instead of multiple ones to match your lipsticks. The lipstick is very well pigmented and goes on smoothly and does give your lips a velvety moisturised feeling not sticky or dry like some lipsticks tend to do.I found it also gave a nice matte finish but not too matte that your lips can look flat colour wise.The lasting power of this lipstick impressed me as there was still a lot of colour showing on my lips after eating and drinking. Even though some of the lipstick did wear off and leave a mark on my glass,I did not need to re touch my lips at all during the night. Overall I am very impressed with this lipstick and the shade of colour and thoroughly recommend both the lipstick and the liner.I will certainly be purchasing this and other colours in the future.

I had not used a matte lipstick before, and was really interested to see how this wears. The packaging has the shade of the lipstick on the base so you can see at a glance what the shade is like. I really like the lid of the lipstick, it's a matte black, with the Max Factor logo on it, but it feels rubbery like an eraser, very stylish. I chose shade 05 Nude, I am pale and this shade suits me, it makes my teeth look whiter, however the colour is a bit darker than what I imagined a nude to be. If you use this without the lip liner, then it feels like more of a balm, but it won't be anchored to your lips. The lip liner helps give the matte look, but in no way is this kiss proof, it will leave traces on your glass, and has the potential to rub off on clothes. The lipstick has a sweet smell, and the longevity impressed me, you would need to reapply if you went out to eat or drink though. Overall this feels good on the lips, and is not drying at all, the only downside I can see it that this just doesn't have the staying power I was hoping it had.

I was fortunately chosen for this trial. I chose the shade Blush 02, which is a cross between fuchsia and magenta and is a bright, but very pretty, shade.

The packaging is a standard black bullet, with a stand the same shade as the product. The bullet feels velvety to match the name! It has a light scent similar to bubblegum, which is gorgeous. I can’t smell it once it’s applied to my lips though.

I have been using the Max Factor universal lip liner that came with the lipstick, and it provides a good base for the lipstick. The product glides on easily enough but it takes two coats to completely cover my lips evenly. I haven't tried applying it with a brush, (because I don't have an appropriate brush) but suspect I would get a better result if I had. I don’t have the nice plump lips that show off lipstick to its full advantage, but I have to say that this is probably the best I’ve managed to date. The colour is even with no bleeding or feathering, I don’t end up with it on my teeth, and my lips don’t go dry. The colour is lovely and has a matte finish. That’s a change for me because I usually use lip gloss to get some shine, but I really don’t mind it. I couldn’t resist trying some gloss on top of it, and it went quite badly.

The lipstick lasted well for a couple of hours and only bled when it had gloss on it (which no one had recommended trying).

All up, a very nice lipstick and one I would recommend. And $28.00 seems a reasonable price for a very good Max Factor lipstick I think.

I have this lipstick in the shade Nude and I think I got the shade that I really like, it's like nude pink. This lipstick is very pigmented when used, with just one swipe you can already see its true color. It's very nice for my lips since my lips are a bit dark. The smell is nice too, it doesn't have any strong scent in it which is good for people who are sensitive to the smell. The formula is really velvety, it is really matte with a hint of moisture. The formula is perfect for winter and for people with very dry lips.

The color I got is really nice for everyday use and for every occasion. The only downside it has, the reason that this would not be my everyday lipstick is that it is heavy on my lips. It actually becomes heavier when I put the transparent lip liner on, however it makes the lipstick last longer. This is just my take on the lipstick because I don't really prefer wearing heavy lipstick all day long but I will definitely use this occasionally.

Reviewing this lipstick was such a pleasure , the besutiful velvet soft case made it very classy looking. I used the color nude lipstick and it suited my skin tone to a T. Easy to apply with it's true color , really kept my lips soft I had no drying out or smudge. I'll be looking into other colors which can be found in places such as farmers. I also used the universal lip liner with this lipstick and at first i wasn't sure about it - now I love the combo !

Max Factor X Matte is encased in a square black tube with its matching colour at the base. This is very handy, store it on its head and see which to choose immediately. The winder worked perfectly. Matt finish was new to me and I liked it, however its staying power I would question. I found that, used along with the liner, the colour remained longer. It's simple to shine the matt too, just cover with a compatible gloss, that too sees the application has a longer life. What struck me as most unusual though was the quite strong "fragrance" from the lipstick itself - I cannot decide if it's jelly beans, chewing gum or some other almost sickly smell! That aside, this is a nice product and I would certainly buy Max Factor if it had more subtle greeting by way of being so fragrant.

I trialled this product for BR. I was so excited to try this product on National Lipstick Day, this lipstick is a gorgeous coral colour. This would suit warm skin tones and is bright enough to make a statement but still be pretty wearable. I am not impressed with the packaging, it looks very plastic and cheap when I take the lid off and the taste of the lipstick is a little bitter. The lipstick is very easy to use, in a traditional bullet shape and the lid should stay secure in your makeup bag. I tried this first on moisturised lips (with no liner) on National Lipstick Day and this stayed 2-3 hours before fading to a ring around my lips. I did drink coffee and water and have a few snacks during this time. When I tried again another day with the Max Factor Universal Lip Liner, this product stayed on much longer and lasted almost a whole workday (6-7 hours including lunch!). Applying the lipstick was a dream and it had a very comfortable, velvety feel but I don't feel this is a true matte lipstick. It had more of a satin finish. One swipe gave me bold colour already but I used 2 swipes so the colour was more even. I received lots of compliments while wearing this colour.

I bought Sunkiss & love which is a very nice colour and good foe every season. It is not absolutely matte but has some moisture and shine in it as well. I was looking for something which doesn't give shine at all and when I tested it on my hand, it was shiny however it is not too shiny when you apply on the lips. Good thing is that it doesn't get dry and flaky maybe because it has that touch of the moisture in it. I can use it and recommend others as well.

So glad I was chosen to trial the max factor velvet lipstick. I received the shade nude with a max factor universal lip liner. It comes in a nice black bullet tube, which feels rubbery to touch with a clear base which makes it quite easy to chose the shade. It has the trademark max factor "X" etched on the side of the lipstick. This nude shade has a very beautiful nude pink color and I loved the look on my lips. I found that The lipstick itself feels quite moisturizing and does not give the dried up look which most matte lip products normally do, and that was a big plus for me.It glides on the lips quite smoothly and feels quite light as well. There is a nice soft smell which I cannot describe however it does not linger and I couldn't smell it once it was on my lips anyway. I tried it with and without the lip liner and the only difference was that lined lips had a better staying power whereas when I used the lipstick without the liner it faded out a lot quicker while eating or drinking. This will leave a mark on your glass and utensils and is not kiss proff. In saying that I must admit that it did last a good 4-5hours without the need for touch up. You will need to retouch after eating as it does fade especially around the sides. The color comes out really nice with just one coat I used two coats to give it a even finish. Overall I really liked this product and think that the price is quite reasonable as well. It does give a nice velvet matte look without the drying effect. Would purchase again. Thank you BR for choosing me for this trial.

I receieved one of these lippies to trial from BR :). I was lucky enough to be able to choose my shade and I chose 35/Love, which is a rich red. Also I got a a sweet little bonus with this lippie, a universal lip liner (Max Factor) it draws invisibly - genius!

This lipstick packaging is simple but cool, a matte black cover and a clear bottom so that you can see the color.

The moment that I took this to my lips I was stunned by how buttery it is, it glides on super smoothly and is highly moisturising. This lipstick is so lovely to apply and the color is beautiful & rich.

Wear-wise however I found that this lipstick goes everywhere, coming off easily on anything that it comes into contact with. It's a bit of a bummer, but apart from that this lippie is perfect.

Love the color that I got, but being bright red I will probably keep it for special occasions, awesome for nights out!