Max Factor Velvet Matte Lipstick Review

I was on the BR trial team for this product and I picked the shade Rose 20. For a matte formula this lipstick is very creamy. They do mention it in their write up about it but it was so creamy that to me it didn't feel like a matte. I was also sent the universal Max Factor lip liner and used this two different ways with the lipstick. The first time I wore this lippy I broke one of my own cardinal rules which is, one must do a lip scrub before applying matte lipstick. I didn't and you could tell. The first time I wore it I applied the universal liner around and then all over my lips. I have done it before with other liners and find it can help. I this case I'm not sure it did. The next time I wore it I just applied it around my lips (after doing a lip scrub) and the lippy felt nicer on. The formula is not what I expect from a matte and I found on both occasions I wore it I had clumps of the lipstick on my lips after I had touched it up a couple of times. The first time, having not done a lip scrub, I kind of expected it but there was a lot of it. I took the whole lot off at lunchtime and reapplied it because it looked awful. The second time it was much less but still enough to annoy me. Because this formula is creamy for a matte I didn't find the staying power what I would expect from other matte lipsticks. I had to reapply it more often, as I would do when wearing a creme or similar formula lipstick. This is a big downside for a matte lipstick I have to say. I quite like the packaging and I especially love being able to see the colour without taking the lid off. When you have over 70 lipsticks being able to locate the one you want quickly is important. The case has a nice matte feel and clicks together tightly and securely. I really liked the shade I picked and in all honesty this is the overriding factor as to why I will continue wearing it long-term. I am a bit of a lipstick connoisseur and I know what I like and have very high expectations for lipsticks. With the price of these I'm not sure I would purchase more of the range because I don't need to spend too much more to be getting into the price range for, in my opinion, superior lipsticks so I would take that option. It is a nice lippy overall and I will continue to use it but I don't have the same expectations of performance and longevity as I would of other matte lipsticks.

I have this lipstick in the shade Nude and I think I got the shade that I really like, it's like nude pink. This lipstick is very pigmented when used, with just one swipe you can already see its true color. It's very nice for my lips since my lips are a bit dark. The smell is nice too, it doesn't have any strong scent in it which is good for people who are sensitive to the smell. The formula is really velvety, it is really matte with a hint of moisture. The formula is perfect for winter and for people with very dry lips.

The color I got is really nice for everyday use and for every occasion. The only downside it has, the reason that this would not be my everyday lipstick is that it is heavy on my lips. It actually becomes heavier when I put the transparent lip liner on, however it makes the lipstick last longer. This is just my take on the lipstick because I don't really prefer wearing heavy lipstick all day long but I will definitely use this occasionally.

Max Factor X Matte is encased in a square black tube with its matching colour at the base. This is very handy, store it on its head and see which to choose immediately. The winder worked perfectly. Matt finish was new to me and I liked it, however its staying power I would question. I found that, used along with the liner, the colour remained longer. It's simple to shine the matt too, just cover with a compatible gloss, that too sees the application has a longer life. What struck me as most unusual though was the quite strong "fragrance" from the lipstick itself - I cannot decide if it's jelly beans, chewing gum or some other almost sickly smell! That aside, this is a nice product and I would certainly buy Max Factor if it had more subtle greeting by way of being so fragrant.

I bought Sunkiss & love which is a very nice colour and good foe every season. It is not absolutely matte but has some moisture and shine in it as well. I was looking for something which doesn't give shine at all and when I tested it on my hand, it was shiny however it is not too shiny when you apply on the lips. Good thing is that it doesn't get dry and flaky maybe because it has that touch of the moisture in it. I can use it and recommend others as well.

This lipstick is a definite if your after a general everyday lipstick. Yes it is Matt and yes it is moisturizing. Easy to apply. The longevity is not there and I found myself reapplying every couple of hours, until I used the Colour Elixir Universal Lip liner with it.

I trialled this product for BR. I was so excited to try this product on National Lipstick Day, this lipstick is a gorgeous coral colour. This would suit warm skin tones and is bright enough to make a statement but still be pretty wearable. I am not impressed with the packaging, it looks very plastic and cheap when I take the lid off and the taste of the lipstick is a little bitter. The lipstick is very easy to use, in a traditional bullet shape and the lid should stay secure in your makeup bag. I tried this first on moisturised lips (with no liner) on National Lipstick Day and this stayed 2-3 hours before fading to a ring around my lips. I did drink coffee and water and have a few snacks during this time. When I tried again another day with the Max Factor Universal Lip Liner, this product stayed on much longer and lasted almost a whole workday (6-7 hours including lunch!). Applying the lipstick was a dream and it had a very comfortable, velvety feel but I don't feel this is a true matte lipstick. It had more of a satin finish. One swipe gave me bold colour already but I used 2 swipes so the colour was more even. I received lots of compliments while wearing this colour.

I was fortunate enough to be in the trial team for this product, I chose the shade 05 Nude.

First of all before I even get into the product, I highly recommend you go in store to a farmers to look at the colours because the online representations of the colours (at least for the shade I chose) is wrong. It looks very purple online but in reality its more a dusty pink shade.

Anyhu, This is lipstick comes in the standard bullet lipstick packaging with a matte black lid and the shade colour on the bottom. This is nice as its easy to pick it out in my lipstick drawer.

The lipstick itself is a creamy formula that is very easy to apply. Its the perfect level of creamyness where it goes on nicely but doesn't slip and slide around your mouth. The lipstick is pretty pigmented, but I did find that I need to build it up a little, which is fine as the formula is creamy enough to allow you to do this.

Whilst this lipstick isn't shimmery or metallic I wouldn't exactly call it matte. Its sort of between matte and satin, it does dry down to be a little more matte but I wouldn't call this completely matte. It has more of a natural finish. The formula is non-drying so its a great alternative to a liquid lipstick.

The colour is awesome, on my skin tone its almost the perfect nude, just a little more pink than my natural lip colour. Once it dries down a little it doesn't really transfer but it isn't food or drink proof. So you could apply this in the morning and it would last you till lunch but you would need to re-apply after you have eaten.

I used this lipstick with and without a lip liner and found that it didn't bleed or feather so its perfectly fine to use without a lip liner.

Overall this is a pretty awesome lipstick and I would definitely purchase this.

I trialled Nude 05, a lipstick which is pinker than it sounds, and which complimented my pale skin nicely.

My lips tend to wander on the drier side and I have a hard time finding a lipstick that doesn't exacerbate this issue. I found that in regard to this issue, this lipstick is very average, it's not amazing but it's certainly not bad either.

It's not transfer proof, but then it never claimed to be. It wasn't particularly long-lasting, but again it wasn't bad, I found myself having to reapply every few hours, which is pretty typical for my lips.

This lipstick doesn't exactly scream 'matte', so if you want a true matte this product is probably not what you're looking for. Regardless, it does look nice.

Overall, it's a nice, mid-range lipstick. I would recommend this.

I was excited to try this as I don't wear lipstick a lot as I can never find the right colour. I got the Nude and it was perfect! So now I've been wearing it all the time. I found that it didn't keep your lips very moist so I was using a lip gloss first then the lipstick, that suited my lips better. It latest for about 3 hours before I had to reapply. And definitely had to reapply after eating. If you want a little bit of colour with being too much, the Nude is perfect. I will definitely be buying again one I run out!

I was excited to be added to this trial, it's been awhile since I have been able to get a new lippy.

Choosing the shade was an awesome bonus. I had trouble deciding between two shades, but seeing some of the pictures of the other one I am glad I chose Nude 05. For my skin tone this was a nice pinky nude.

The packaging is simple but I like it, it clicks together well and I like that there is the colour on the end - making it easier to grab the colour you are looking for. It doesn't quite wind down properly, which is something that bugs me as I always knock the top off.

I like the smell of Max Factor lipsticks, I know some people don't, but it's not one that puts me off at all. For a matte lipstick, I was really surprised at how creamy it is, I find mattes usually drag. This one goes on smoothly and is really pigmented. It doesn't dry my lips out like most mattes either.

First use I used the lip pencil, just to line my lips. The lipstick stuck well there but wore quickly in the middle. The second time I used the pencil over my whole lips, and it definitely wore a lot better, but still disappeared in the middle after awhile. I'm quite happy to put up with that though because I got 3 compliments wearing it, so I have worn it out every day since...the only thing is the lip pencil will disappear quickly. So, although it has some downfalls, overall I like it and am really happy with the colour.