So, I'm still coming off of my Memorial Day weekend high! Also, cannot figure out what day of the week it is for the life of me! Those Monday holidays always get the best of me. We had SUCH a fun and relaxing weekend and I didn't want it to ever end. But.. here we are… already half way through the week! And it's crazy as well. I'm getting ready for a garage sale (my first one ever!) and getting organized for that is TIME CONSUMING! But hopefully the de-clutter will be worth it.
Anyways, my favorite part of blogging and the platform for Sweet and Modern will always be product reviews. I LOVE trying new things. And I love when I find something so good, that I can share with you all (and buy over and over!) There are so many new things out that it is hard to know what to look for. That's why I LOVE a good review. So, let it be known, my reviews are never biased and they are completely, 100% my own opinion.
Lately, like everyone else, I am loving the pigmented, matte lip look. It seems so modern and classy to me and I love how it can tie together a whole "done up" face. So, of course I was ecstatic to be given the opportunity to review a complimentary Vivid Matte Liquid by Maybelline!
Here's what I received in the mail:
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| Nude Flush & Rebel Road |
Pros:
Gorgeous shades. Highly pigmented. The nude is so pretty and the red is so bright and bold!
Pretty packaging.
No scent (pro or con depending on the person!)
Eeeeekkk.. that's where it ends for me. I told you I am always honest!
Cons:
Doesn't dry like other matte liquid lips do (I'm looking at you NYX! Love that stuff!)
I had to blot my lips to get the "matte" look.
Within the hour I had the "looks like my lips are flaky and dry" look. And they aren't.
Sort of difficult to apply. I don't know if it's because it doesn't dry as quickly but I was having issues with smudging onto my face.
So there you have it. If I were going to go for a matte cream, I would highly suggest trying the NYX Soft Matte Lip cream over this particular brand. But that's me!
Has anyone else tried either product? Thoughts?
xoxox
I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes.
Good luck with your garage sale! Decluttering is always worth it and hopefully you make a little cash too!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the heads up about this lip product. I feel like my lips get that dried out look with so many products I have tried lately-I'll have to check out the NYX lip cream you were talking about!
-Lauren
www.ivorytowerchic.com
Thanks Lauren! Yes, love the NYX cream! Wears so well. Try "Stockholm" :)
DeleteI haven't been able to find a matte lipstick that I like yet, so I'll definitely check our the NXY one- thanks for the unfiltered review!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely! Thanks for reading, Megan. I really love the NYX and keep buying new colors :)
DeleteI need to try these! I have been looking for a almost nude pink color. That one looks perfect!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great color! Hopefully the formula works for you. If not, try NYX!
DeleteI've been wanting to try these. I've been trying to wear lipstick more often lately and I have always loved Maybelline. Glad you posted such an honest review!
ReplyDeleteYes! The color is really great. If you don't have luck with the formula, try NYX :)
DeleteBummer that they were a bit drying, but the color are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLaura
www.blackcoffeebeautiful.com
Hi Laura! Yes.. you never know until you try, right?! The colors are awesome though, I agree. Thanks for stopping by! :)
DeleteDefinitely need to try these, but booooo to them being a little dry. Such a gorgeous color <3
ReplyDeleteGreen Fashionista