Poll posted by BR Natalie
The perfect lipstick is like finding the right pair of jeans - it takes a lot of ticks to fulfill all of your wants and needs. The right shade, the right formula, the right finish, the right price.
I reckon the one thing we can all agree on is that a moisturising formula is simply a must - there's nothing more unattractive than a faded, cracked and dried lipstick finish right? Which is why the current trend for matte lips is a tricky one to nail. With moisture naturally comes sheen or shine so it's actually pretty difficult to create a matte finish that is pigmented, stays put AND has enough moisture to last more than an hour. Yes, to rock the matte lip look we have to compromise and put up with at least a slight drying sensation, if not full on Sahara mouth.
And let's just stop for a minute and appreciate the prep and after care that goes in to wearing a matte lip. Prep. Scrub-a-dub-dub. One lip flake and the look is ruined. Lip balm. That can send your matte lipstick slip-sliding across your face as you apply it. Touch ups through the day aren't simple either - you can't pop another layer of matte over a dried out finish - I can't count the number of times I've removed my matte lip look half way through the day and slicked a simple lip butter on instead.
If you haven't tried a matte lipstick yet, I bet I've totally sold you on it right? Haha.
Fear not, today's trial product is set to revolutionise the matte game, with a well, revolutionary new formula. Lean closer and listen my precious.
The problem with matte lipsticks comes down to the logistics of making a matte finish in general. Matte products need to diffuse light, not reflect it. In matte lipsticks this is achieved by having more large particle powders in the formula to create an uneven surface and prevent the finish from reflected light.
The Max Factor Velvet Mattes Lipstick Collection promises a densely mattefied finish, but with a creamy, moisturizing formula. You see, instead of filling up their incredibly moisturising Color Elixir formula with large powder particles, they've used finely milled natural mica, which has an irregular structure that will diffuse light giving a matte effect, without the need for a powdery and ergo, drying product.
And just look at those shades!
So what do you think of the matte lip finish? Are you a regular mattifier? Any tricks to prevent drying? Or perhaps you've tried it once or twice but decided the dryness wasn't for you? Or do you just think a little sheen on your pout looks better?
Get chatting to us - we're looking for 20 reviewers to form a trial team to put these - and the new Max Factor Colour Elixir Universal Lip Liner to the test.
Once you have at least five well written reviews against your profile you can apply to join our Trial Team selection pool by filling out this survey.
or
Find out more about our Trial Teams here.
***The Max Factor Velvet Mattes Lipstick Collection and Colour Elixir Universal Lip Liner are released this Wednesday (14th June) nationwide at Farmers.***
I really struggle with my matte lipsticks drying me out, even more so when it's liquid. I have tried everything including a lip scrub right before application and a balm underneath. Im sceptical about this, but would be happy to give it a try.