Happy Leap Day! Colourpop updated this formula a year or two ago. I was very eager to give it a go since I remember liking their older formula.
THE BACKSTORY: I remember thinking how this was the “lip product of my dreams” many years ago. Now that they’ve been reformulated, I feel like these tick even more boxes.
THE PRODUCT: It comes in a slim colour-coded plastic unit, which I love because it helps me tell shades apart, especially when they’re all lined up together. I also love that it’s retractable.
I think the ease with which it glides on the lips has improved tenfold. It’s a lot more buttery than its predecessor. That also makes it easier to build up the opacity in layers. One swipe gives you a barely-there hint of colour while a couple of layers builds up the saturation into something that’s more apparent.
I really like that about them — they’re sheer but they can be opaque once you build their layers.
They have a soft-matte finish, which I appreciate as they tend to be more comfortable on the lips. They’re also quite long-wearing; they warrant a quick touch-up after meals but otherwise perform solidly.
These are your quintessential my-lips-but-better products and I think these are pretty damn noob-proof. Their fluffy matte finish, sheer yet build-able coverage and neutral shade selection make them a great lipstick to keep with you on the go.
I must advise you to put a generous amount of lip balm on before you apply these, though. They have a tendency to settle on the lip-lines and that can often end up looking unflattering.
SHADES AVAILABLE: There’s a variety of shades available for this line. The ones I got are –
- Talker – A dusty rose MLBB shade.
- Missin’ U – A warm peachy brown.
- Doheny Dr – A deep brown burgundy. Almost like a matte dupe for Clinique’s ever-popular Black Honey.
PRICE: 799 INR (retails for $8 USD in the States)
QUANTITY: 1.6 grams
AVAILABILITY: Colourpop, Nykaa etc.
♥ OVERALL: I think trying one, just for the sake of it, is harmless. You’ll either be addicted to buying multiple shades or cursing yourself for being $8 poorer. There’s no in-between.
Colourpop Blotted Lip
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Pros
- It's sheer but the pigment can be built up.
- Decent longevity.
- Colours are soft and everyday appropriate.
Cons
- Availability is an issue.
- Can settle into lip-lines.
