First Impression of the Maybelline Creamy Matte lipstick in Touch of Spice

If you don't know about this lipstick, then you must be living under a rock! Seriously, this lipstick in this specific color has been flooding my feed on IG for a little less than 2 weeks now. And for very good reason! This Maybelline Creamy Matte lipstick collection was just barely released. Like, when I went to my Ulta, they had to bring the display out to me because they hadn't put it out yet. And it is selling like hot cakes! I've seen women on Insta travel to three or four stores to find this specific lipstick. There are other girls buy two or three of it for back ups. Seriously, that's how amazing this lipstick is!

Upon first opening the tube, I had a small heart attack. I found myself rather disappointed in the color. It was much browner than I was expecting. I swatched it on my hand, and all of my worries faded away. It looked beautiful! It only took me two or three swipes to build up the color completely, which is fantastic. I went into the bathroom to apply it to my lips and was pleasantly surprised by how creamy it was. I know it's in the name, but I was not expecting it to feel as creamy as it does. And the color? I loved it even more lovely on my lips than I did on the back of my hand. It was perfect for me. I was immediately excited to wear this product all Fall!

I've been wearing the lipstick for about 4 hours now, and I am so pleased that my lips do not feel nearly as dry as other matte lipsticks leave me. Now, let's be honest, you can't expect a hydrating and nourishing experience with a matte lipstick - you just can't. However, this lipstick is the most comfortable one that I own, hands down. While it does dry slightly, it still remains somewhat creamy so you are able to rub your lips together without causing enough friction to start a fire. It didn't seem to wear off in the slightest either, which I'm very impressed with because normally I'm left with a weird space on my inner lips. This lipstick does have the typical Maybelline lipstick smell, which everyone seems to hate and I like (call me crazy!). I also do not personally like this package, although that is simply because I prefer round packaging.

Overall, I am very pleased with this product and would repurchase. I also plan on purchasing Lust for Blush from this line once Ulta has a sale or I find a coupon.

 

 

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Wet N Wild Mega Last Lipsticks -- review and swatches

So my last blog post was nearly two weeks ago! Sorry for the lack of posts, but I've just been feeling so uninspired lately and I haven't really been purchasing any new makeup either. But, I am back and ready to roll! I recently purchased 5 MUG shadows, 12 Morphe shadows, 3 NYX blushes, and another ELF haul. So there will be plenty of blog posts to come! I've also been recovering from a head cold. On Monday it started with a sore throat and it's basically turned into a ton of congestion and coughing. It's been miserable, but I have been feeling better lately.

Anyways, onto the important stuff!

I hardly ever purchase makeup from Wal-Greens, simply because they're makeup is often a few dollars more than at Target. But I found myself at a Wal-Greens clinic yesterday and while waiting for my prescription I wandered over into the cosmetic aisles (big shocker there!). I noticed that their Wet N Wild merch was on sale and took a look at some of the Mega Last Lipsticks. I ended up purchasing three: Just Peachy, Mauve Outta Here, and Bare It All. I was going to deeper shades for fall time, but think I missed that mark a bit. See what happens when you're too afraid to commit?! UGH! Anyways, I love these shades regardless!

 Just Peachy is a wonderful nude peach shade - basically exactly what the name says!

Mauve Outta Here is a great muted pinky mauve.

Bare It All is a wonderful nude shade for me! I was hesitant to purchase it, but am so glad I did.

The lipsticks apply as a creamy sheen, but dry into a more matte, better long-wearing finish. I have noticed, however, that Just Peachy is easier (more creamy) to apply than the rest, so that makes me think that maybe the consistency in the line just isn't there. The packaging is cheap, that's for sure! But you can't expect a Gerard Cosmetics gold bullet when you're paying under $2 a pop. The packaging does it's job. It has a very slight smell to it. I don't find it pleasant or unpleasant - I'm indifferent on the smell.

At the Wal-Greens I was at, the color selection was very limited. A lot of the lipsticks were already sold out or I already had similar colors of what was available. However, on the Wet N Wild website, a much larger selection is available.

I think the Wet N Wild Mega Last lipsticks would be a great line to purchase those experimental colors. You know, when you really wanna try that orangey lipstick, but aren't sure if it's going to look good? It's not too much of a loss when it was $2.

Overall, I'm impressed with the Mega Last lipsticks and plan on purchasing more!

Do you own any Mega Last lipsticks?

What's your favorite color?