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e.l.f Matte Lip Colour Review

e.l.f Matte Lip Colour Review
Overall rating from 60 reviews so far:
4.0/5
Would use it again?
4.2/5
Did it do what it said it would?
3.9/5
Would recommend it to a friend?
4.0/5

e.l.f Matte Lip Colour Review

This convenient jumbo sized lip pencil creates exact color application with twist up ease so you never have to sharpen. The pigment rich color glides on effortlessly and easily to provide long lasting matte color. The enriched Vitamin A, C & E formula moisturizes and hydrates lips for beautiful healthy looking lips.

 

Website www.elfcosmetics.com.au

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e.l.f Matte Lip Colour Review

e.l.f Matte Lip Colour Review

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
12th June, 2014
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e.l.f matte lip colour

This comes cheaply packaged like a twist up lip pencil, only a little thicker. When I unwrapped mine the actual product was loose in the tube. It literally just fell out of the stick, however I was able to push it back in and it works fine. I have the colour natural which is a nudish pink. Its definatly a good nude for those who don't suit that tannish colour nude that's very in right now. Its very much like my natural lip colour which makes it easy to pair with my blusher. I could be wrong but I think there are only 4 shades available which is a shame as I like the formulation better than the regular elf lipstick. It doesn't have a huge staying power. Maybe 2 hours max but it tastes pleasantly like sugar. Overall I would say if the colour range was better I would purchase again, and I would repurchase this particular colour but I am not a fan off the others. Some say its drying and need to exfoliate lips before but I don't have a problem with is.

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Overall rating:
4.0/5
12th June, 2014
1 members found this review useful
Are the formulations different?

I have two of these and i own the red one and the natural one. The first shade i owned is red. That one glides on the lips very smoothly, its not patchy, its a neutral red but still leans a little towards the warmer side. The lasting power is okay and its not very long lasting, i'd say upto 4 hours long. You do need a lip liner for this to avoid it from feathering. It is also very pigmented and the colour payoff is great. The finish is like cream but you can mattify it with powder.

The natural colour however feels different. Because i loved the red so much, i bought another one. But this shade is patchy and and sits on top of the lips in a very unflattering way. The finish is satin but it feels a little drying .Im not sure if i got a dud, but not impressed with the formula of this shade.

The packaging is sleek and simple which I'm not complaining on. Theres a sharpener on the end of the pencil to sharpen your lipstick on which is a smart idea.

Over all, this is an okay product. You get what you pay for. Its still worth trying out.. Well the red that is.

Tips: Make sure you scrub beforehand and use a lipliner then blot your lips after application

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Katee-xo
21st July, 2014

I really love my one in the shade natural , I always wear mine with my lips lined and filled in only cause I do this with all my lipsticks and I love it. But I do agree it does feel a little drying . Omg I never noticed the sharpener haha thanks x

jenski
13th June, 2014

Lol I never noticed the sharpener

Overall rating:
4.3/5
12th June, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Red

I purchased online on iherb but I purchased the red color, the package wasnt very eye catching but it was affordable, when I first applied it on, it was smooth I didnt have trouble with it what so ever and didnt have to re-appy untill after 3pm, I first applied at 6am. I continue to wear this even today :)

Tips: I found exfoliating your lips before hand helps the color stay on longer and look better once lippy has been applied :)

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Overall rating:
5.0/5
13th June, 2014
3 members found this review useful
Rich Red.

I only own one of these - in rich red. I got this directly from the ELF website and it was US $1.50 (I got it during a 50% off sale, so RRP is US $3.00 on there).

The shade I got is 'rich red' - which, as the name suggests, is a rich, vibrant blood red.

Unlike other lipsticks, the packaging for this is long and thin. You twist the end of the lipstick up to disperse the product and apply it like any other lipstick.

The formula is slightly dry and a little stiff but definitely useable and not difficult to work with. The pigmentation is insanely high and very true matte.

Because it is a matte lipstick, you probably want to prime your lips before applying this - or apply a lip balm. I haven't found this supremely drying but I do like to prime my lips before wearing this as they are quite dry naturally.

A hidden feature of these is that you can pull the bottom off them and inside is a sharpener for them! I think this is really awesome and makes it super easy if you stash this in your handbag or take it when traveling.

Overall I think that for the price these are a steal and I am definitely heading over to iherb to purchase more.

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gtsgrl
18th June, 2014

Better get one of these in my cart, they sound worth a try.

jessickaxnz
13th June, 2014

Thanks Jesse! In terms of firmness it does kind of feel like a lip pencil - except the tip is thicker than a lip pencil. It could just be my one or maybe it is the colour but mine does feel a little stiff but for $1.50 I aint complaining ;P

Jesse
13th June, 2014

Great review as always Jessicka! I've seen these about and was wondering what they were like, if you can sharpen them does that make them closer to a lip pencil in format than a standard lipstick, as in firmness?

Overall rating:
5.0/5
20th June, 2014
3 members found this review useful
My Best Mate Matte

I recently purchased one of these in Rich Red and oh my gosh, it is my new favourite (it's the lippy I'm wearing in my profile pic).

The packaging is super chic and it feels like it should be so much more expensive that what it is. Initially I was very nervous about putting it on as it's like a really skinny crayon and I am ham fisted at the best of times.

What I ended up doing is lining my lips with it - being VERY careful not to get all shaky as it's super pigmented and I wanted to look classy not clown-y. Then once my lips were lined I filled them in. Then to really ramp up the red I repeated the line and fill.

Did it stay on? Did it what! It survived sandwich eating, coffee drinking and toddler smooching and by the end of the day it was still on my lips - albeit more pinky than red, but still pretty!

What makes this lippy top of the pops for me is that it didn't dry my lips out at all. In fact they felt moisturised as promised.

For the price this products is a must-have and I'm looking forward to buying other colours in the range :)

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kellableeping
18th July, 2014

Sounds like the perfect fit for me, been looking for a great cheap matte lipstick and it looks amazing on you in your profile pic! The longevity you mentioned sounds like a dream. Great review!

Kellie
12th July, 2014

Yay for recklessness! I didn't bother with lipbalm before or after and my lips were all good :)

Sylvia
12th July, 2014

Ooh, I'm glad I succumbed to temptation and recklessly put one of these in my iherb basket then! Do you apply lipbalm before this or do you find it moisturising enough by itself? :)

Overall rating:
5.0/5
22nd June, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Love!

I have this lippy in red and natural and love them! They go on nicely kind of like the jumbo lip pencils. They have great staying power which I like since I work in customer service and don't have the time to be reapplying, and leave your lips feeling lovely and soft. The red is a great pop of colour and the natural is a great everyday nude. They are great value for money, I just wish they came in more colours!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
24th July, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Lipliner

I bought this product in the brightest red colour in hopes of having a nice red matte finish lip colour. After the first application I found this product was rather messy and though it was pigmented, the colour just wasn't what it looked like. It wasn't all bad though, as this product comes with it's own sharpener in the bottom which is very handy. I personally choose to use this product as a lip liner before applying another red lipstick over top, but this product would be great for a beginner or a good cheap alternative for more expensive matte lipsticks.

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Overall rating:
1.7/5
3rd August, 2014
0 members found this review useful
Disappointing

As someone who has never been all that big on lipsticks, I was truly hoping this lip pencil would be a winner. I found the large crayon sized pencil comfortable to hold, easy and accurate in application. The colour goes on smooth, and stays for a good 30mins or so before it starts to crack and shift. The price is cheap, and so are the results in this case unfortunately. Its nice for the first while after application, but then looks terribly cracked and dry afterwards.

Tips: Ensure lips are well moisturised for smoother application.

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Overall rating:
4.3/5
8th August, 2014
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Pretty good

Not the best lippy in the world but for the price its great. Really easy to apply and nice and pigmented. Would absolutely use it again. Really nice and creamy and feels nice on the lips!

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Overall rating:
3.3/5
11th August, 2014
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Tea Rose

I love the colour and texture of this lipstick. Reviews warned me that the formula would be drying but I found it to be just a typical matte formula.

The colour is gorgeous, its like a cool blue-toned rose shade and I love it so much. Very 90's and Kylie Jenner-esque.

The downside is that I find the package awful. I'm not sure if I just got a bad one but the actual lipstick seems so unstable in the tube, it rattles around and moves when applying, I'm nervous that the product is going to fall out. The look isn't bad, its still has that black satin sleekness that most e.l.f products have, I'm just put off by the cheapness. I suppose for a few dollars, I'm still impressed.

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