Maybelline Color Whispers Review

I only have this in one shade, Lust for Blush, and I'm not planning on purchasing more shades. That being said, I don't actively dislike this product, I just think it's not particularly amazing.

The actual shade is beautiful - a perfect neutral pinky-nude that doesn't wash me out/look too Barbie-pink like many shades do. It's got decent pigmentation; it goes on fairly sheer with one swipe, but can definitely be built up to a higher opacity.

The formula is very smooth and lightweight feeling, and does glide on nicely. Although it's not drying in and of itself, I personally don't find it to be actually moisturising either, so I still wear a lipbalm underneath.

It doesn't have an offensive or really strong smell - it's slightly sweet and lollyish if I think about it, but it really isn't something that I notice if I'm applying it. It doesn't have a taste either, which is something I really appreciate.

The thing that lets this product down, in my opinion, is the lasting power. Obviously it doesn't claim to be super long-lasting, and I'm fine with that, but in reality it only lasts about an hour, if that, before it's faded mostly away. (It doesn't hold up to eating/drinking at all, but I don't really expect most lip products to do that, so it doesn't bother me.) That's why, even though I like this particular shade, and the formula is comfortable to wear, I won't be purchasing other shades, and I probably won't repurchase this shade once I've run out.

Overall: I don't hate this any way, but the lack of lasting power means I don't really recommend this to most people.

I only purchased one of these wee guys (in the shade Petal Rebel) - And the reason I stopped at one was because I was so disappointed. Even though I realise they are not mean to be highly pigmented the colour pay off was about a zero, and even as a balm to be honest I didn't find it all that moisturising. The shade Petal Rebel was such a pretty colour in the tube but it definitely did not translate.

The packaging I adore - it is really really pretty - But I don't want to pay $20 for just a pretty package. All in all I was pretty disappointed with the colour whispers, and I will not be repurchasing.

These are an average products overall! They go on more like a coloured lip gloss - so its difficult to get nice precise lines as you can with a lipstick. The colour payoff is relatively average - it goes on a nice colour but doesn't last very long at all. I find it completely wears off with about an hour. However, the texture is really nice and creamy - its good if you have dry lips. Probably wouldn't buy again as I prefer a really good colour payoff that lasts a long time.

I have two shades in the Maybelline Color Whispers, Petal Rebel and Oh La Lilac. While these are not super pigmented they give just enough colour to show that I'm wearing something. I also like that they feel almost like a lip balm and don't dry out my lips. My favourite shade is the Oh La Lilac which is the perfect shade of lilac for us pale girls and I wear this a lot at work when I want a more subtle shade on my lips. I have found that Petal Rebel gives a lot less colour but looks amazing layered over top of my Nars Bolero lip pencil. The staying power of this is pretty limited, especially as soon as you take a drink of water. But they are easy enough to apply and since they don't have as much colour you don't have to be as precise with your lines. I keep mine on my desk and give myself a few top ups throughout the day (often without a mirror). While they may not be for everyone I love my Oh La Lilac and would definitely buy the shade again.

I bought one of these recently from farmers, a pale pink shade. It is definitely not a long lasting lipstick, it comes off very easily so if you ate or drunk anything it would come off straight away.

As some other reviewers have said, it is quite a creamy consistency and would be good if you have dry lips.

Colours are pretty but long staying lipsticks are so popular at the moment so I don't think this range will last very long.

I grabbed this in the shade Lust For Blush when Countdown were having their cosmetic sale a few months a go - scored it for $5, bargain! I'm so happy I didn't pay full price for it or even any more than $5, it's so not worth it in my opinion. It's not very pigmented, I think my Maybelline Baby Lips balm had more colour, it isn't overly hydrating, I don't find it that comfortable to wear either as it sits funny on the lips - settles into lines, clings to dry spots and wears off within half an hour. I would suggest people reach for a tinted balm over this.

I bought a bright pink on sale at Countdown, like I seen somebody else mention - I am glad I didn't pay full price. I think I got it for $10, used it once and have put it in the makeup cabinet to look pretty as that's about all it seemed good for. Not very pigmented, barely any color and didn't go on very nicely. I get more color/coverage from some lip balms. Sadly disappointed and wouldn't buy anymore.

I have 4 different shades, "oh la lilac", "lust for blush" "who wore it reder", and "mad for magenta". It says there is supposed to be pure pigment but unfortunatly the color pigment in all 4 that I have is next to none, the who wore it reder has to be the most pigmented one but is still barely next to anything. I like how they go on, theyre smooth and creamy just like a lip balm and when I just want a hit of color but more moisture I will grab these. It was really disappointing in these as they advertise some really nice colours throughout the range but then once buying them the colour pay off is not worth the price, I was lucky as I picked all mine up really cheap or given to me but I would not pay full price for them.

So overall if you are looking for a lipbalm type of lippy with very little color pay off then these are for you as they do go on nicely and smooth but the color in them is very minimal, sometimes personally I do like that so I will continue to use them but would very pay the price that they are.

I definitely wouldn't consider these lipsticks pigmented. They are very sheer and creamy and do not stay on the lips for a long time at all.

My favourite colour is 'lust for blush' it is a really nice 'my lips but better' colour and is one of those lippies that is great to throw on when you are wanting a minimal makeup look with just a hint of glossy colour.

These do feel really nice and moisturising on, but you do have to reapply quite regularly as the colour doesn't stay or leave any sort of stain on the lips.