This month I’ve purchased 3 new lipsticks with a semi-matte/matte finish and I thought I’d take the opportunity to give you a quick review.
From top to bottom: Bourjois Velvet in 09 Happy Nude Year; Bourjois 12 hours lipstick in 31 Beige Shooting; MAC Matte lipstick in 70 Mehr
1. Bourjois ROUGE EDITION Velvet in 09 Happy Nude Year (€14.50)
+ PLUS +
- Light and creamy consistency
- Nice velvety matte finish
- Stays on well once it has dried
- Smells wonderful
– MINUS –
- Takes some time to dry
- Hard to apply, it’s easier using your finger or a brush
* SHADE *
The shade “Happy Nude Year” is not really a nude, it’s a cool pink. As you can see from the swatches, it looks really different on the photos with or without flash. It looks more natural in real life, but can seem a bit more pink on photos. However, keep in mind that the color sets on your lips once it has dried. Be patient.
2. Bourjois ROUGE EDITION 12 hours lipstick in 31 Beige Shooting (€14,50)
+ PLUS +
- Easy to apply
- Smooth consistency
- Natural finish
- Not drying
– MINUS –
- Does not last 12 hours
- Not very pigmented (could also be a plus if that’s what you’re looking for!)
* SHADE *
“Beige Shooting” is actually not beige at all, it’s a pink/mauve nude. Don’t get fooled by the swatches, it’s actually less “cotton candy pink” on the lips than on the photos. It’s a perfect “my lips but better” color for everyday use: it’s discrete, but it still defines and enhances the lips beautifully.
PS: Whomever is in charge of naming the different shades at Bourjois should really consider getting another job. The rest of the Bourjois employees can go on making great budget lipsticks. Thank you for your comprehension.
3. MAC Matte Lipstick in 70 Mehr (€19.50)
+ PLUS +
- Highly pigmented
- Nice matte finish
- Easy to apply
- Beautiful shades
– MINUS –
- A bit dry
- A bit too thick in consistency
* SHADE *
The shade “Mehr” is a kind of berry-brown pink. It’s a bit darker than it seems at first sight, and more pigmented than the 2 other lipsticks, but the color is gorgeous and can be worn for all occasions. I feel like this is perfect autumn/winter shade. It leaves a nice tint on the lips even hours after you’ve applied it, but if you tend to have dry lips use some lip balm to revive the color and prevent it from drying out.
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the caterpillar 