A match for Ileana's Lip Color - Shiseido Lacquer Rouge VI324 Indiscreet

The above picture of Ileana D'Cruz at the recently held India Couture Week 2014 led to many discussions on Facebook regarding her lip color. Ileana's makeup was done by the MAC guru Mickey Contractor and obviously he used MAC products. Makeup artists rarely use a single lipstick and this was definitely a result of a combination of two or more lipsticks/lip liners/pigments etc. My guess is a mixture of Candy Yum Yum + Up The Amp + Heroine lip pencil but if you don't want the hassle of mixing shades and want a single lip color that matches that of Ileana's, your best bet is the Shiseido Lacquer Rouge VI324 - Indiscreet. This shade was part of Shiseido's Spring 2014 collection and is the perfect Radiant Orchid!

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Standout and Shameless - Review, Swatches

Revlon launched these lip crayons in a matte finish last year internationally and I know that a lot of you are waiting for this product to hit Indian shores. Well, the wait might be over pretty soon coz a little birdie told me that we will be able to get our hands on them maybe in the next two or three months. Yay for that! While in Singapore earlier this year, I checked out all the ten shades and I can tell you that they are definitely worth waiting for. The colors are so pretty!. In Singapore, drugstore products cost a bomb specially the ones that are imported and I paid around a thousand each for these two products. Foolish? Yes considering that when they launch here, I'll probably be able to get two at the same price. But then, I really wanted to try them out and did not want to wait! I picked up the two colors that stood out for me. Standout, a bright red and Shameless, an eggplant purple.

The Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm comes in a chunky lip crayon form and the look is the same as the Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain.  I like that these are twist up pencils so you don't have to bother with sharpening. What I don't like is the mint fragrance and the slight tingling/cooling sensation on application. Thankfully it goes away very soon.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Standout and Shameless

The crayons are very pigmented and creamy to apply. I would say that they have a semi-matte finish and give a slight sheen to the lips. I know Revlon named them as balms but don't really expect them to do the work of a lip balm. They go on extremely smooth but won't say that these are too hydrating. Mildly so but they don't dry out lips either. 

The two shades I bought are Standout, a gorgeous red that goes on so smooth. This color reminds me Revlon's Really Red lipstick from their matte range. If you love red, this is a color to have.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Standout

The other shade is Shameless, a very close dupe of MAC's Heroine lipstick. Its a dark eggplant purple with pink undertones and has excellent pigmentation. This one is the girl who loves bold, bright and offbeat colors. 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Shameless

If you are a fan of matte/semi-matte lipsticks, these you will love. They are convenient to use, travel friendly and have excellent texture, pigmentation and wear time. I love!

Which color did you like?

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Fixed on Drama - Review, Swatch

The MAC Retro Mattes have taken the blogging world by storm and most of the shades have already been reviewed .Today I'm talking about one shade that has not really gathered a lot of attention and that is the very dramatic, Fixed on Drama.

Most of the shades in the Retro Matte collection will be added to the permanent line but Fixed on Drama is a limited edition. I am a big fan of dark and vampy colors so was instantly attracted to this rich brownish wine shade when I first saw the pictures. It's a color that is dark and mysterious and perfect for fall/winter. I will not recommend the shade to very young women but if you are in your late twenties and above and  have medium to dark complexion, you have to check it out. To add a killer punch, pair it with smokey eyes and the result is mind blowing. If you want to go light, wear it with only a winged liner and light makeup on the face and you will look super.

The color is a mix of plum, burgundy and brown in a super matte finish. Fixed on Drama is not as smooth as the other retro mattes though and the texture is quite stiff. The lipstick tends to tug and pull while applying and therefore you don't get a smooth finish. The best way is to use a lip brush first and then layer on the lipstick for better coverage. The color payoff is good and it does look a little lighter on the lips than it does in the tube. Since this is a very dark color, it's very important to exfoliate lips and apply a balm before putting on the lipstick else it will emphasize the chapped areas and look terrible. Fixed on Drama lasts for about five hours on me and leaves a light stain behind. The only problem is that it fades unevenly so you have the outer rim intact while the middle is all gone. And I hate that!

Fixed on Drama is definitely not the best shade in the collection in terms of texture. It's drier and stiffer than the others and you do need to put in some effort to make it look good. The color however i love so I'm willing to put in that extra effort. If you want to go for dark lips this season and don't mind a super matte finish and stiff texture, do try Fixed on Drama. It looks great! Price is the usual Rs 990. 

Click here for the review of the Retro Matte in shade Dangerous. 

Have you bought any Retro Matte? Which is your favorite?

MAC Retro Matte Lipstick Dangerous - Review, Swatches

Hey Pretties, sorry for MIA for the last few days but I was involved in something really interesting. Attended a workshop in Mumbai along with 19 other beauty and fashion bloggers to learn more about the art of video blogging. The workshop was organised by Be Beautiful (of Hindustan Lever) and You Tube and was super fun. I stayed at the Grand Hyatt, met fellow beauty bloggers Ana, Jyoti, Ritu, Deeptima, Apurva, Samyukta, Hina, Shanaya and a few fashion bloggers, got some good tips on vlogging, ate a lot, spoke a lot and the icing on the cake - got to see Akshay Kumar, Anil Kapoor, Sridevi up, close and personal. I have put up pictures of the event on my Fb page so do check them out if you are interested.

Coming to today's post, I'm gonna talk about something very dangerous! Nah, don't get scared. Not going to give you any gyan on beauty or health hazards. Just gonna talk about my favorite thing in the world and guess what that is? The Lipstick of course! And this one is a color that came out with the MAC Retro Matte collection a few weeks back. The shade is Dangerous and I freaking love it!

The color is an orange red matte and a close cousin of the famous Lady Danger, which is brighter and has more orange. I picked up five shades from this collection - All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Flat Out Fabulous, Dangerous and Fixed on Drama. While All Fired Up and Flat Out Fabulous is still with my sis-in-law in Singapore, the rest are with me and I love the colors. By now, all of you know that the Retro Mattes have a super matte finish and gets really dry. You do need to prep your lips before applying these, else your lips will just look terrible. Make sure to exfoliate and apply a lip balm before putting on the lipstick.

Dangerous is a bright orange with red undertones and will go very well on all complexions. If you love reds and oranges but also want something that's not too bright like Lady Danger, go for Dangerous. If you can still manage to get one at the store, that is. Not sure if MAC plans to make the shade permanent but I really hope they do coz it's a beautiful color. The texture even though is dry does not tug or pull while applying. Don't expect it to glide on the lips but it's not too uncomfortable either. The color stays on for nearly 5-6 hours on me and on fading, leaves a light orange stain. After a couple of hours it does get very dry so a lip balm is very much needed.

This is how Dangerous looks on me. The picture was taken after an entire night of pandal hopping and no sleep hence the zombie like look. And my eyes are really not disproportionate....just due to lack of sleep :D

Did you buy any of the Retro Mattes? Which one is your favorite?

Lancome Rouge in Love Lipstick Midnight Crush - Review, Swatch

Like I said some days back, I have quite a few lipsticks to show all of you so do get ready for a major lipstick fest on the blog. I was actually supposed to start it off last week but got completely engrossed in the Durga Puja madness and everything took a backseat. I had a fabulous time and it was four days of full on masti!. Eminent journalist Vir Sanghvi once wrote this about Durga Puja in Kolkata and it beautifully summarizes what the festival means to us … “the essence of Puja is that all the passions of Bengal converge: emotion, culture, the love of life, the warmth of being together, the joy of celebration, the pride in artistic expression and yes, the cult of the goddess. It may be about religion. But it is much more than just worship…..” I ask all of you to come to Kolkata once during the Pujas. Believe me, it will be an experience you will never forget J

Apart from non-stop hogging and having fun, the Pujas are also about looking your best and one product that helped me do that is the Lancome Rouge in Love lipstick in # 383N Midnight Crush. I got it a week before the Pujas and been wearing it practically everyday since then. A lot has been written about the Rouge in Love lipsticks and believe me it’s absolutely worth the hype.  It's the best I've tried till date. Way better than MAC or NARS!

Midnight Crush is a bright raspberry color that is absolutely gorgeous. Lancome says that the Rouge in Love lipsticks:

·         Have an airy texture that glides on effortlessly & comfortable to wear.

·         Contains moisturizing & repairing oils that soften & smooth lips.

·         Formulated with new generation polymer that ensures long-lasting color.

·         Loaded with radiant silicon for a glossy effect.

·         Offers medium to full coverage & durable luster

The lipstick truly lives up to each one of the claims listed above. It looks luxurious and feels luxurious on the lips, glides on effortlessly, is richly pigmented so you need only one swipe to cover your lips, gives a beautiful glossy finish and stays on for nearly 5 hours. I’m usually not too fond of scented lipsticks but love the faint berry smell of this.

The Rouge in Love lipsticks comes in a wide variety of colors and finishes.

• JOLIS MATINS: Fresh, light shades, subtle, soft brilliant color. (Identified with the letter "M" in the shade number)
• BOUDOIR TIME: Flashy, trendy shades, bright color reflection. (Identified with the letter "B" in the shade number) 
• TONIGHT IS MY NIGHT: Deep, head spinning shades, deep lacquered effect, luminous color. (Identified with the letter "N" in the shade number)

This is how Midnight Crush looks on me :D. 

Now a decent lip swatch.

Midnight Crush has made me a fan and now I’m obsessed with the RIL's!. I don’t have a Lancome store in Kolkata so strawberrynet is my only source of buying them. There, the price is around Rs 1920 (the price changes depending on the dollar rate) but I do get a 10% off on all purchases. In stores, I think it’s around 1600. The lipsticks are definitely expensive but totally worth the price. Highly recommended!

If you want to buy Midnight Crush from strawberrynet, click here. 

Have you tried any Lancome Rouge in Love lipstick? Do share in the comments below.

NARS Casablanca Lipstick - Review, Swatches

While going through my lipstick stash last week, I realized that I have a lot of shades that I've not yet shown you all so expect quite a few lipstick reviews over the next couple of weeks. Starting off the 'lipstick fest' with a classic shade, Casablanca by NARS.

NARS describes Casablanca as a 'classic, full bodied coral' but it's actually a very pretty subtle peachy orange. Out of all lipstick colors, the one I find toughest to carry off is an orange. When there was this huge craze over the Colorbar Velvet Matte lipstick Obsessed Orange, I got caught up in it too and bought one. And I hated it coz it did nothing for my skin tone. It made me look dull and sallow and I've never worn the color since. Buying the perfect orange is not an easy task but I can guarantee that you can buy Casablanca with your eyes closed. The color is not too bright nor too light but somewhere in the middle and is perfect for warm skin tones.

I am a big fan of NARS lipsticks specially for their texture and finish. Casablanca has a satin finish, gives a slight sheen to the lips and has very good pigmentation. It feels weightless on the lips and is extremely comfortable to wear. The color lasts for around four hours on me and does not make my lips dry but neither is it moisturising.

If you are looking for a subtle orange no shade can be better than Casablanca. I bought it from strawberrynet about a month back for around Rs 1700. It's expensive yes but every NARS lipstick is so worth the price. Unfortunately strawberrynet does not have it right now but they do stock up frequently so keep a watch out.

What is your favorite orange lipstick? Do share in the Comments below.

MAC Candy Yum Yum Matte Lipstick - Review, Swatches

In my eternal quest to lose weight, I am again on a diet. Well not really a diet per se but just trying to eat healthy and limit my intake of fried foods and sugary treats. And believe me it's a pain! Everytime I see a chocolate cake, my heart goes 'Oooo yess grab it' and my head goes, 'that's 500 calories you dimwit. Put it back'!! So basically candies and chocolates are a big no no for me now. But what I am going to indulge in shamelessly is this new candy in town. MAC's brand new addition to the line of permanent lipsticks in India - Candy Yum Yum!

This is not really 100% new. It's been around for long and launched in LE collections earlier. Last year it earned itself a place in the permanent lineup in the US and ever since I saw the pictures, I've been craving for it. The color is a neon magenta pink with cool blue undertones and believe me this baby is BRIGHT. Party Parrot, Pink Pigeon, Impassioned are actually babies in front of this. You need to grab attention, two swipes of Candy Yum Yum will do the work for you.

The color is gorgeous but it needs some work to make it look gorgeous. You have to exfoliate your lips before wearing the lipstick else it will latch on to the dry bits, make every lip line very prominent and start flaking away very soon. Even though this is a matte finish, I did not find it to be particularly drying. There is a creaminess to the texture that makes it very comfortable to wear. Even though the color is so bright, it does not really go opaque in one swipe. You will need a couple to cover your lips completely. Candy Yum Yum lasts for about 6 hours and leaves a bright pink stain on fading which looks very pretty as well.

This is a color that looks scary in the tube but on the lips is fab! Even though this has blue undertones, I feel it will look best on darker skin tones than on the fairer ones. When you are wearing this, make sure only your lips are in focus. Keep the rest of the makeup to a minimum. A winged liner, a wash of light color on the lids, a light blush, neon pink lips and you are out to rule the world.

This is how the color looks on me. My camera absolutely refused to capture the gorgeousness of the shade in its entirety and I dunno why the blue undertones are so prominent when it's actually a lot pink. I clicked nearly 20 pics, got frustrated and did not have the energy to click more. So here's the best of the lot.

Pssst....a very very close dupe of Candy Yum Yum is the Maybelline Vivids in Fuchsia Flash. Saw the pictures online and they look exactly the same just with a different finish. But then Maybelline refuses to launch the Vivids in India God knows why so if you can't get the Vivids, your best bet is to go buy the MAC original for Rs 990. Check out and see the "lipstick dreams were made of"!

Do you like wearing bright lip colors? What's your favorite?

Maybelline Bold Matte Color Sensational Lip Color in MAT5 - Review, Swatch

I don’t think any of Maybelline India’s recent launches have evoked as much curiosity and excitement as the launch of the Bold Matte range of lipsticks have.  The first time the promo pic was posted on their fb page, there were countless conversations between beauty bloggers and non-beauty bloggers alike on whether ‘they’ were atlast making an appearance in India. Who they? Well, the much awaited and loved Vivids of course! Oh how much we've longed for Maybelline to get them here. But sigh no luck this time but don’t be too depressed pretties coz the Bold Mattes are here to take away those blues and add a dash of bold color to your lives.

The Bold Mattes were released in other parts of Asia early this year and the range comprises five lipsticks in bold shades of red, pink and coral. This is what Maybelline has to say about this range:

• Maybelline Color Sensational Bold Mattes has a mattifying milk which gives a hydrated matte finish
• Hydrating matte with nourishing agents like honey nectar, jojoba oil and Rosa canina
• Powderless matte pigments ensure true vivid shade

The shade I got for review is MAT5, a bright blue red. I seriously think that the brand has come to know of my weakness for reds somehow coz this is the 3^rd time in a row that I've been sent a red shade for review. Not that I mind at all and especially when the color is as gorgeous as MAT5. Why you no name these lipsticks Maybelline in India? The ones launched in the other countries have such pretty names and for us only boring numbers? Not fair at all!

I love the packaging of these lipsticks with its bright red outer case. Reminds me so much of the Vivids (sighhh). I've already told you about the color and its one that is bright yet very much wearable. Not sure about the rest of the shades, but MAT5 is not neon so those who shy away from bright colors, can give it a try. Now I’m coming to the confusing part and that’s the actual name of the lipstick. Dunno why these are called mattes because they feel very creamy and moisturizing on the lips. I know that Maybelline calls them a hydrating matte but I’ll say these are hydrating semi-mattes. When you first apply the lipstick, it will feel very creamy and glossy but after a few minutes, it settles down to a semi-matte finish with a slight sheen on the lips. I love that the lipstick is fragrance free. Completely averse to strong smelling lipsticks!

In terms of pigmentation, MAT5 is good but having tried the Vivids, I can say that this one lacks slightly in the pigmentation department as compared to that range.  You have to swipe a couple of times to get good color payoff. I was actually expecting a very bright and bold lip but the intensity is not as much as the Vivids. I know its not fair to compare since the Vivids are not here yet but just wanted to share my thoughts since I have lipsticks from both ranges now. However by no means is the pigmentation and color payoff bad, as has been written by our blogger friends in Singapore and Malaysia. No idea why they trashed these lipsticks though. I’m quite liking it!

Coming to the staying power, it does not last for more than 3 hrs on me, as do most hydrating lipsticks but I like that it leaves a slight red tint after fading. It’s not transfer proof either so you will be leaving lipstick marks on whatever your lips touches.

At Rs 375, I think the Bold Matte range of lipsticks is very much worth a try. It does have its Cons :

• if you are expecting a totally matte lipstick , you will be disappointed
• it has ok staying power and 
• not transfer proof. 

But it has a number of Pros too – 

• the red color is fabulous and one that will work on all skin tones without looking too loud 
• color payoff is good
• is hydrating and moisturizing so great for those with dry lips
• applies effortlessly
• deposits color evenly
• feels weightless on the lips
• has natural nourishing ingredients and 
• is reasonably priced.

Grab the new Maybelline Colorsensational Bold Matte lipstick in MAT5 and rock a bright red lip this season. The shade and the quality of the lipstick will not disappoint!

To know more about the range, click here. Also check out the below official Maybelline India pages:

-https://www.facebook.com/sensationalmaybelline
-https://twitter.com/MaybellineIndia
-http://instaglam.in/

P. S - PR Sample. Review 100% mine.

Current Top 5 Favorite Lip Products - Tag Post

I've been tagged by Shikha of Sorelle Grapevine and Sheetal of Makeup and Fashion Freak to do a top 5 favorite lip products post so here it is. Coming up with only five products was quite a challenge and it took me nearly 30 minutes to zero in on my favorites. I'm kinda surprised by my choice too you know. Why? Because there are more neutral shades in there than brights! No, my love for bright and bold colors have not gone anywhere but these neutral shades are so pretty that I've been wearing them almost everyday since I've got them. And the best part is that they don't wash me out!

I've chosen five awesome lipsticks that are universally flattering, have excellent texture and pigmentation, looks great on me and will look great on practically every skin tone. So here goes..

1. NARS Heatwave - Heatwave is a bright orange red semi-matte lipstick and is a knockout shade specially for those with warm skin tones. I'm not gonna be modest here when I say that I look very good when I wear this lipstick and I've had many girls asking me the shade when I wear it. The texture and pigmentation of Heat Wave is flawless and if you love reds and oranges, this is one shade I would highly recommend. To read the full review, click here.

2. Maybelline Vivid Rose - When I want to wear a bright pink/fuchsia lip, this is the color I reach out to the most. No idea why Maybelline is not bringing the Vivids to India but if they do, grab this shade first girls! It has amazing color payoff and the texture and consistency is as good as a high end lipstick. If you are passionate about bright pink lip colors, Vivid Rose is definitely not to be missed. Full review here. 

3. MAC Lustre Lipstick Midimauve - This triggered my current neutral shade obsession. Midimauve is a rosy mauve shade with a pearl finish and apt for wearing during the day and to work. Lustre finishes are usually not too pigmented and does not last long on the lips but Midimauve is different. Pigmentation is great and on me it lasts for nearly 2 -3 hours. I love the dewy finish that Midimauve gives to the lips and its great to be paired with a smokey eye. Full review here. 

4. Bobbi Brown Lip Color in Nude - A 'perfect' nude shade of lipstick is by far the toughest thing to find. I've tried out endless shades but most have made me look like a ghost. Bobbi Brown's Nude lip color does not. The color is a medium brownish pink and is a shade that will work on the palest to the darkest skin tone. Bobbi Brown lipsticks are the most pigmented and creamy ones out there so they feel lovely on the lips. If you don't mind the plasticky smell, this shade is a Must Have!

5. NARS Tolede - I got this lipstick about a week back and I've worn it practically everyday since then. This is part of NARS Summer 2013 collection and is described as a 'pink rose'. It’s a subtle warm-toned, rosy pink with a soft, satiny finish. Tolede has a light, creamy glide-on texture and is very comfortable on the lips- no tugging or pulling while applying. It's not a shade that's particularly eye catching but one that you would reach out to very often because of how good it is as an everyday shade.

From L - R - Heat Wave, Vivid Rose, Midimauve, Nude, Tolede

From L - R - Heat Wave, Vivid Rose, Midimauve, Nude, Tolede

These were my current favorites and I hope you liked them. I'm not tagging any specific blogger to do this post. Instead, I'm tagging all of you who are reading this to share with me your current five favorite lip products. Please share in the comments below. Would love to know about your selection :)

XOXO

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Bobbi Brown Lip Color Sandwash Pink - Review, Swatches

Do you remember the day when Kate Middleton and Prince William got married? The media frenzy surrounding the event, around what Kate would wear, what would be her hair like, her makeup, shoes etc etc? Well, I got caught in that frenzy too and for a couple of days got obsessed by the Royal Wedding. I was in front of the TV from morning watching the celebrations and feeling so happy for the two youngsters, specially Kate, someone who I really like and admire. When the world got a first glimpse of Kate in that beautiful wedding gown with the tiara, I was blown away by how lovely and at the same time simple she looked. I loved her understated makeup and when it was revealed that she did it herself, I was truly impressed. What caught my eyes was her lip color that day, a lovely pinky beige that complimented her gown so well. And that is the lip color, I'm gonna be talking about today. Bobbi Brown's Sandwash Pink, a shade that is reportedly Kate Middleton's favorite lipstick. 

Now I did not buy it because it's Kate Middleton's favorite lipstick. Her skin tone and my skin tone are poles apart and I never really intended to buy this till I saw that this shade along with another one was available for around Rs 720 at strawberrynet. And that is quite a steal! Without giving a second thought, I bought it and I must say Sandwash Pink is quite lovely. 

Consistency and Texture - Bobbi Brown lipsticks are one of the creamiest and most pigmented lipsticks that you will find and Sandwash Pink is no different. What I love about it is the finish - semi-matte but with a subtle sheen. The color is perfect to be worn during the day and to work and gives a very polished and sophisticated look. The wear time is pretty decent, around 4-5 hours and it looks very pretty after fading. It does not dry out lips and neither does it feather or bleed. There is some issue with transfer though. In terms of consistency and texture, Bobbi Brown lipsticks are fabulous. They feel light on the lips and very comfortable to wear. 

Color - Coming to the color, Sandwash Pink is described by Bobbi Brown as a beige pink but on me, its more of pink than beige with light mauve undertones. Honestly, the color does wash me out slightly because this is is actually more suitable for those with cool and fair skin tones. I'm NC 43 so what I do is apply a gloss on top of this or put on a pink or nude lip liner and then layer the lipstick on top of it. I don't see girls with darker skin tones wearing this well because it would just wash them out but for medium skin tones, a gloss or a liner underneath should work. Sandwash Pink is a close dupe of MAC's Mehr, albeit a pricier dupe but if you've not been able to get Mehr, you might try this.

Smell - I love everything about Bobbi Brown lip colors except the smell. Ughhh hate hate that plasticky artificial smell in them that just becomes worse with time. I've used about five Bobbi Brown lip colors till date, all bought from different countries and all have that horrid smell. Wish she does something about this!

Availability - I bought Sandwash Pink from strawberrynet for around Rs 720 at an offer. It's obviously much more pricier at $25. If you live in Delhi, I'm sure this will be available at the Bobbi Brown store at Select Citywalk. Else, you can check strawberrynet here. 

Bobbi Brown lip colors are one of the creamiest, light weight, comfortable and pigmented ones that you can find and I would highly recommend them to everyone. The high price is a problem but if you want to splurge, then get one BB atleast. Sandwash Pink does wash me out slightly but it is a beautiful color for those within NC 40 and one that you can buy with your eyes closed. Well, if the Duchess of Cambridge loves this, I'm sure you will love too :D

Have you tried Bobbi Brown lipticks?

MAC Lustre Lipstick Midimauve - Review, Swatches, Pictures

All of you who read the blog regularly must have known by now about my immense love of anything bright and bold when it comes to lip colors. Not that I don't like neutrals or lighter shades but somehow most of the ones that I try wash me out and I feel that I look better in brighter colors. Thank you to Sreenanda Shankar for recommending MAC Lustre lipstick in Midimauve. If it wasn't for her, I would have completely ignored this beautiful shade. Sreenanda is an accomplished dancer and absolutely awesome at makeup. She has a Facebook group called Makeover Madness-It's about what suits you and I would strongly recommend all of you to check out that group for some very useful makeup tips.

Coming back to Midimauve, MAC describes it as a rosy mauve shade with pearl finish. This is my first Lustre lipstick and honestly, if I didn't get such rave reviews, I would not have picked it up. Lustre is not my favorite finish simply because they are not that pigmented and also does not last very long. Midimauve however is just fab! On my lips, it comes across a pinky mauve and is wonderful as a shade to be worn to work or during day time. The best thing is that despite being a light color, it does not wash me out. It goes opaque in two swipes and covers any lip pigmentation. Does not moisturize but does not make lips dry either. Gives a very nice dewy finish and feels really light on the lips. It lasts for about a couple of hours on me and does not bleed, feather or accentuate fine lines on the lips. This is a lip color that will look super with smokey eyes and also on its own. 

The only con of the lipstick is that it does not last for long like all Lustres but if you are looking for an everyday wear shade, I would highly recommend Midimauve. This is a color that will look good on everyone. Those with very dark skin tones, you might want to try it out at the store first but if you are within NC 45, Midimauve is for you!

Have you tried Midimauve? What's your favorite everyday wear shade?