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Tuesday 26 February 2013

Review: Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipsticks in Fuchsia Flash, Shocking Coral and Neon Red + Potential MAC Dupes?!

A couple of weeks ago I was casually swatching everything in Superdrug with a little "new" sticker (as you do) and came across these lipsticks. Honestly, it was love at first swatch. Sadly I had no money (why do I this to myself?) but the next week my absolutely gorgeous, perfect, wonderful, shopping-addiction-enabling boyfriend gave me some money to treat myself! The first thing that popped into my mind was these beauties and before I knew it I was heading home with three new lipsticks. 


The Maybelline Color Sensational Vivid Lipsticks are a capsule collection of bright, highly pigmented lipsticks within the Color Sensational line of lip products. Sadly there are only 5 shades currently available in the UK but I really hope they extend it to the full 10! I'm dying to try Vivid Rose, Vibrant Mandarin and Brazen Berry. The colours that I picked up on this occasion were Fuchsia Flash, Shocking Coral and Neon Red.

Fuchsia Flash

I have never in my life worn a colour like this but I regret not doing it sooner! I've seen a whole bunch of comparisons and this looks like a very good dupe of MAC's much loved Candy Yum-Yum but with a shinier finish. It's a beautifully opaque neon pink with blue undertones.

 
Shocking Coral

I personally think of coral as a bit more peach/orange than this but I was pleasantly surprised with how wearable this yellow based pink is. This looks so beautiful worn with pared down eye makeup and soft peach blush. For potential dupes I've seen it compared to MAC's Impassioned and Party Parrot.

Neon Red

An orange based red. The colour in the bullet for some reason looks a lot darker than the colour when applied. It's a little difficult to tell from this image but I assure you, it's very orange based! From what I've seen online the colour looks extremely similar to MAC's Lady Danger which is one of the shades I've been lusting after for a long, long time. At least I know now it'll suit me!

First things first, big thumbs up for the cute neon/bright inspired names and packaging. The only thing I'll have a slight moan about is that because the colour of the packaging is identical they're a smidge difficult to differentiate. If you store your lipsticks upside down in an orderly fashion this obviously won't be an issue, but for my woefully disorganised basket of products I do have to check each one. Saying that, they really stand out amongst my other products so at least I only have 3 tubes to check! There is a slight, sweet scent too but nothing overpowering and it doesn't last when applied.

Most importantly, these are without a doubt the best lipsticks that I've ever tried. I know that doesn't mean a ton since I don't have that many actual lipsticks but regardless, I thought you should know! The colours are beautiful. Soft, shiny, opaque, super pigmented, long lasting, non-drying, creamy, non-feathering and I could go on like this all night. One of the massive pluses for me was the truly outstanding staying power. I can wear these all day and only have to top up after heavy meals. I've eaten sandwiches and drank from glasses and it doesn't really go anywhere (I was surprised too.) Admittedly, I do apply, blot, reapply for that level of staying power but still, pretty impressive. I also find them quite versatile too; a light blotting will create a matte effect and applying with some balm will create a sheer, pretty tint. I swear these will not leave my face for Summer 2013, I'm in love! I really think that this is evidence of the high street upping their game when it comes to lipsticks and I'm overjoyed to see it happening.

£7.19 from Boots or Superdrug.

Final Verdict: I adore them. Pigmented, creamy and long lasting, Please try one!

Have you tried any lipsticks from this line? What are your favourite drug store lipsticks?

Lauren

19 comments:

  1. These look amazing! I have too many lipsticks so I am on a ban, but these look tempting!

    http://kitschsnitch.blogspot.com.au/

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    1. They are soooo nice! Honestly worth it ;) x

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  2. I keep seeing these, but then put them back. These shades are gorgeous and I believe you may have convinced me to finally pick them up :)

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  3. Shocking Coral looks GORGEOUS!! I wish drugstores here in the states had swatchers available... the inability to swatch some things really puts me off buying them and this collection has been one of them :( I was too scared these would go horribly wrong on me but now you've got me thinking otherwise; naughty Lauren, haha ;)

    Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. Do they not? :O I didn't know that. aha ;) I can't help myself xxx

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  4. I was waiting for these to be released for what felt like ages and then I found out that America have all the shades I wanted to try :-( I'll definitely be picking one or two up though in the future! xxx

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  5. Don't know which is my favourite they're all so pretty! I really want some :*

    www.ohso-flawless.com

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  6. The red shade is stunning. I've got to try these x

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  7. These look lovely. I definitely am going to get the Shocking Coral one. It looks like a pretty good dupe for MAC Impassioned which I have been lusting after for the longest time!

    Gillian from Glam Up Everyday x

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  8. Aw great post! I want to buy all three now!!!
    Rosy x
    http://www.rostinted.blogspot.co.uk/

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  9. Fuschia Flash is amazing, & Shocking Coral is tempting me a little too!

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  10. Oh wow what amazing shades! I want them all!

    Photo-Jenn-ic

    xx

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  11. OMG I want want want these!! They all look gorgeous! "Running to town asap!"

    I love Rimmel Lipsticks, they are cheap and good for a drug shop brand :D

    OutsideBeautyInsideHealth

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  12. Love the shades and how pigmented they are! They really look stunning on, especially neon red :) x

    www.bowtiedbeauty.blogspot.com

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  13. Hey gorgeous, I am currently having a giveaway over on my blog at the moment, I would love for you to check it out :)
    My Giveaway to win some glasses of your choice!

    xxxx

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  14. I have a couple of the original, non-vivid line of these lipsticks and I LOVE them. They win hands down over MAC ones I've tried. Such great formula, colour, everything. I can't wait to try these, especially the Lady Danger potential dupe!

    Elise x

    http://www.letterfromelise.blogspot.com

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  15. Oh my gosh these are gorgeous, I need to get around to these lipsticks. Coral lippy is my fave and that one is wicked! Can I just ask, how do you get your lips looking so smooth and lovely!? Marvelous! xx

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    1. Honestly, a warm damp flannel or towel works perfectly to exfoliate the lips :) just slather on some balm afterwards and you're on the fast track to perfect lips! You could also make your own lipscrubs with sugar and olive oil or purchase them from places like Lush but I think the towel works fine! I also always wear a heavy lip butter to bed, mine is from the body shop :) xxx

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  16. These look so wonderful! I too hope that the UK will get all 10 shades as I really want to try Vivid Rose and Vibrant Mandarin. Finding out that Fuchsia Flash is Candy Yum Yum dupe, will do good things for my wallet ;).

    Oh they look so creamy and much better than the olde grainy Colorsensational lipsticks I have. I love that there's no shimmer just pure vibrant colour. Ah they're so beautiful, thanks for swatching!

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