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VOV Lipstick Shade 08 Fruit Punch Review

by Dharu

This is the best coral lipstick I own till date. You all know how much I love VOV products. I got this lipstick when I was in Bangalore. I wanted something coral but all I had were extremely peachy and I wanted something in redder but more daily wear shade. I used this first when I came to Chennai and have been using ever since. I love Elle 18 Rusty Lipstick but that one as well is extremely peachy. And you won’t believe how many browns I have.

Product Description:

Pure coral with moisturising base to give perfect pouts

How to Use?:

Apply on a lip balm or directly for intense colour.

Price:

Rs. 120

Shade Reviewed:

Fruit Punch (There is a spelling mistake guys don’t mind)

My Take on VOV Lipstick Shade 08 Fruit Punch:

Packaging: This lipstick comes in a dark grey metallic shaded plastic case with a bit of gold on top. It has its name in the down part with number. But the shade that is given is not the colour code guys. It looks so cute and chick. I love the packaging and it is extremely travel friendly.

Colour: It is pure coral. It is basically pink with red and orange undertones. The color is beautiful and gives full coverage. One swipe will give such awesome tint and when worn without balm, it looks matte but doesn’t dry out lips at all. This lipstick is very apt for office wear and makes my face glowy and bright.

Texture: It is quite soft but doesn’t break easily like Elle 18 ones. Thank god. It glides on without tugging and doesn’t bleed. It may settle in lines for dry lips so make sure you properly scrub and keep your lips moisturized.

Staying power: It stayed for 3 hours alone and 4 hours when applied with a balm or a gloss. Survives 1 meal and the stain stays like for 1 hour. It can be easily removed with a normal face wash.

Fragrance: Very mild vanilla kind of fragrance. Not at all irritating

On My lips:

(Worn without anything)

Why I like this Lipstick?

Excellent coral colour
Complete coverage and good pigmentation
Staying power is good
Looks matte and at the same time moisturising.
Cute and chic package
Leaves a nice stain.
Easily removable

Why I don’t like this Lipstick?:

Availability
Might settle in lines for dry lips.

MABH Rating: 4/5

Do I Recommend?:

Yes! Tell me yourself if you will get this or not. Availability is an issue (major issue) but if you get your hands on this you are in for a treat.

Would I Repurchase?:

I should have stocked it up. If I can get I will surely buy 2 of them since I already finished half I think. Everyday lipstick! 😉

Avon Simply Pretty Mango Mania Lipstick Review

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by Shabby

Some things in life are so unpredictable and we are sometimes shocked to see some crazily priced stuff prove to be total disappointments. Agree Right?

While I was in high school I was bitten by the makeup bug and seriously started hoarding makeup. While one loves spending fortunes over makeup in my high school days I was forced to spend only what I got as pocket money. So I was always on the lookout for affordable products and that’s when this amazing lipstick range came into my notice.

Price and Quantity:

These are usually available at offer around Rs.100 to Rs.120 for 4 ml

My Take on Avon Simply Pretty Mango Mania Lipstick:

While we all savor mangoes in our summer (Especially we Bengalis) I was quite unsure whether I would love to have a mango on my lips. Jokes apart, Avon’s catalogues are really misleading and shades are usually way different than the actual color. I was skeptical but my friend (who was the representative) suggested that many people have taken the shade from her and loved it. With the chance of spending a good amount of my pocket money on a product I was least sure of – I placed an order.

The packaging is simple and somewhat low quality. But I was not concerned as long as the lipstick was good. These come in a twist up packaging like usual. The lipstick shade is quite amazing actually and it goes perfectly with my warm yellow toned fair to medium skin tones. The color is a muted orange, it’s not overwhelming at all and looks quite nice when worn. This can be an everyday color too.

The formula of Avon’s Simply Pretty range is quite good. They provide good color payoff, and do not dry the lips out. The lipstick goes opaque in two swipes and covers the good amount of pigmentation I have. The lipstick does transfer and crease when worn over a long period. But I have seen it perform better with a nude lip pencil beneath. The staying power is average like 2-3 hours with snacks. The color does not stain lips and does not fade in patches. The finish of this lipstick is a glossy finish but not too glossy.

On My Lips:

Why I like this Lipstick?:

Affordable Price
Large Shade choices
Glides smoothly
Does not dry lips
Does not fade in patches
Gives a beautiful muted orange that can be carried by every skin tone

Why I don’t like this Lipstick?:

The lipstick formula is quite soft so needs to be kept in low temp
The staying power is average
Transfers and creases
May accentuate dry patches if present

MABH Rating: 2.5/5

Will I suggest this to you?:

Yes I will. The color is a superb shade which is quite wearable and looks great on any skin. The price is quite affordable and it’s ideal for those who want some pocket friendly products.

Will I repurchase?:

I am still to finish this one and the sad part is that it has broken from the base, so I have to depot it into a container soon. But if I finish this soon I’m definitely repurchasing.

L’Oreal Paris Color Riche Matte Mania Lipstick Deep Raspberry Review, Swatch and FOTD

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Hello everyone!
Today, I am going to review the Color Riche Deep Raspberry Lipstick from L’Oreal’s recently launched Matte Mania range. I have already reviewed the Pink Passion Lipstick from the range and made a post on my 7 favorite color riche lipstick swatches. Deep Raspberry is one fresh shade that I tried next and here comes my review on it.

Product Description:

Intense color with lasting hydration for an ultra-glamorous look.
Soft and creamy texture leaves lips feeling moisturized smooth with a stunning finish.
Enriched with a combination of Omega-3 oils and Vitamin E, it helps to protect your lips from drying.

Price and Quantity:

Rs.825 for 4.7 g

Shade Reviewed:

No 375 Deep Raspberry

My Take on the Lipstick:

This lipstick comes in a classy golden bullet which is sturdy enough to be travel friendly. Coming to the shade Deep Raspberry, its an intense rose shade with a strong hint of cherry red. The texture is creamy, smooth and glides on to the lips like a dream. Though being a matte lipstick, it doesn’t dry out my lips at all. On my lips, it somehow shows more intense than in the bullet.

This is one beautiful rose cherry shade that brightens up the face instantly after application. The shade is very wearable. The finish is fresh and moreover, it is creamy on lips. After few minutes of application, my lip catches the tint well and the creaminess is gone, giving a perfect matte finish – as per the name.

My lips did not feel dry or stretchy unlike with few other matte lipsticks. The staying power is about 6-7 hours without meals. After that, it leaves a deep cherry pink tint behind. Though we can get several rose-red shades for lesser bucks, this one is really a ‘quality’ berry shade that make your lips beautiful with that not-so-drying feel. For the price you give, the shade raspberry is totally worthy. I personally like it more than pink passion which I tried before, because it is very wearable compared to that. Though the shade looks more redder on the bullet, it looks more on the pinker side when you wear it.

You can wear this shade in light hand for school/college/office. Just make it bold and opaque while wearing with traditional outfits or party dresses. It will go well with many type of outfits. 2-3 swipes gives that true matte, pigmented finish and hence, this lippy is a boon for pigmented lips as well.

FOTD:

Why I like this Lipstick?:

Beautiful berry-toned pink shade
Creamy texture though being matte
No shimmers or glitters
This particular shade will suit all skin types
Stays for a long time leaving an even tint
Does not bleed at all
Hides pigmentation very well
Survives snacks and drinks
Does not dry out lips

Why I don’t like this Lipstick?:

Well I cannot find a single con for this quality; but if you are not crazy about red rose shades, then this one is not for you.

MABH Rating: 5/5

Do I Recommend?:

I highly recommend this Deep Raspberry lipstick to all deep pink lovers! You won’t regret buying one.

P.S: Liked the review? Okay good. Now go to the 7 matte mania lipsticks swatches post and let me know which one from this range you want me to review next! 🙂