Thursday, September 5, 2013

Pitch Perfect Pink

As a lip product junkie, when the Maybelline Color Sensational Color Whispers hit our shores, I was immediately intrigued. Attractively slimmer than the regular Color Sensational line, these lipsticks seemed to be Maybelline's answer to the Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butters. I tried on all of the 8 shades at Priceline (we didn't get all 20 available in the States), but nothing particularly stood out except for Lust for Blush (25). One Size Fits Pearl was basically clear, and the other pink and fuchsia shades weren't all that flattering on me. I wasn't tempted enough to spend $14.95 on one, but with Priceline's half price sale on Maybelline the other week, I couldn't resist snapping up Lust for Blush, along with a Color Tattoo eyeshadow in Barely Branded.







Lust for Blush is one of those finds that I wasn't expecting to like as much as I do. It's an unassuming, everyday pink that doesn't pull too cool on me, which is an extraordinary rarity. Under certain light, it can look slightly purplish on my lips, but for the most part, it stays relatively neutral and subdued. The formula is a bit strange — it's almost too creamy for my tastes and does slip and slide a little. It's not entirely comfortable on the lips, especially the more that you apply. I imagine if you had quite dry lips, this would definitely settle into lip lines. It also has a tendency to separate around any cracks in the lips, so I need to press my lips together to blend the lipstick several times. It has an inoffensive sweet scent and you need only a very small amount with each application (I've used it at least 5-6 times and it looks brand new). Being on the sheer side, you do need a couple of layers to build up the pigmentation, and this isn't a lipstick that will stain or wear for a long time. It's dark enough so that it's not a milky, baby pink, but it's still overall on the light side.


l-r: Maybelline Lust for Blush, MAC Creme Cup, Australis Jive, Revlon Primrose, Maybelline Juicy Bubblegum

I rummaged through my ridiculous pink lipstick collection and picked out several shades that I thought would be close to Lust for Blush: MAC Creme Cup, Australis Color Inject Mineral Lipstick in Jive, Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick in Primrose (668) and Maybelline ColorSensational Lipstick in Juicy Bubblegum (140).

To my eyes, Lust for Blush resembles a cross between MAC Creme Cup and Australis Jive. It's more a light-to-medium neutral pink, not as bright or cool-toned as the others. MAC Creme Cup is more yellow pink and nude (beige/peach), paler and milkier. Australis Jive is very similar, but more purple and darker, also more opaque and less glossy. Revlon Primrose is a more pigmented blue-based pink with less of an earthy tone, also with less berry/pinky red. Maybelline Juicy Bubblegum has a similar texture (sheer, glossy) but feels more comfortable, lightweight and moisturising on the lips. It's darker, more mauve-pink, with slight grape tones in comparison.

Lust for Blush is a good pick for those looking for something subdued, easy to wear and on the conservative side. It's light in pigment with just a single swipe but certainly buildable, and the colour is enough to add a bit of tint to the lips, but nothing opaque or obvious. It's not hard to see why this is probably one of the most popular colours in the Color Whisper range.

30 comments:

  1. I have a plum shade of this line, its quite pigmented and nice ! Great post

    Madeline | Its a Mads Mads World

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  2. I love that it is a little bit warmer than Creme cup. This is definitely must for autumn. I'll check it soon! After all lip junkie here too!! ;)

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  3. I thought this color would look similar to heaps of other colors too but I really like the color. I haven't checked out the Color Whisper range yet but i've only really seen a couple of shades that jumped out for me.

    à la foliee

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  4. Darn, it's a shame that I didn't get to snap these up while they were on sale! I really love this shade by the way, you can never have too many pink lipsticks :)

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  5. I was at the drugstore the other day and I've been actually eyeing Pink Possibilities. I swatched the colour and it looks like a very cute pink colour for the lips but I didn't buy it because there was only one left and it was opened and used. I guess I'll pick it up another time but this colour also looks like something right up my alley. :)

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  6. I was tossing up getting this - but decided that I already have way too many lipsticks, and even more on my wishlist. The colour does seem really similar to Essence All About Cupcake though! I'm not sure how this formula would sit on my lips though, as I am quite lazy with scrubbing my lips!

    x Tashi
    http://shiwashiful.blogspot.com.au/

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  7. That's such a beautiful colour! I wanted to get some of the colour tattoos when they were 1/2 price but they were all sold out :( Lucky you xxx
    Life of Verity

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  8. This is such a gorgeous shade! Perfect everyday lipstick!

    Leanne @ Leanne-Marie | Beauty, fashion & lifestyle. x x

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  9. Sooo lovely!! I really want to try some of these! It's a lovely shade, definitely no where as cool as strawberry shortcake from revlon. I can see myself wearing this too. I need more sheer lip shades these months!

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  10. These are a stunning range of pinks. Lovely post. I just came across your blog randomly - so glad I did, it's so refreshing. Look forward to keeping up with your future posts. Love Laura A Scottish Lass Beauty Blog

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  11. This shade looks beautiful I love it :') x

    www.krystelcouture.com

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  12. I love all those pink shades. I want them all! I like how most of them are drugstore brands too so I won't feel too guilty buying them unnecessarily!

    themacaronaddict.blogspot.co.uk

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  13. Great review, I love the comparisons with all the different lipsticks! I have Mac Creme Cup and love it to death, wish the Colour Whispers would come to the UK because this colour is gorgeous! :)

    http://ww.blogthiswithhannah.blogspot.co.uk

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  14. Definitely a pretty colour! It's one of those in between pinks I love.

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  15. I like the color on you, I can also attest to blue-based pinks that suit me being a rarity. It's just so hard to find something that doesn't wash me out, give me that Nicki Minaj look (the unflattering one) and make my teeth look like corn. The Revlon Primrose is pretty though :)

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  16. I completely agree with on you on the formula. I don't like it myself, so I hardly ever reach for these. I do like the packaging, and the colors are nice. But I just can't stand the formula!!!

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  17. What an amazing pink! It would something perfect for school and work!
    since I can't get t, I'll for some of the other colours you shown. Please take Care! Have a nice day!*

    beauty-with-love.blogspot.pt

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  18. I love the look of this shade - I wish we had this here in the UK, it looks so much better than the Revlon Lip Butters xx

    Gem │ ♥ │ Miss Makeup Magpie

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  19. That shade looks amazing on you! I'm sorry you had to spend the 14+ on it, here they're around $5, but I like the formulation of them. Really easy to wear everyday kind of lippies :)

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  20. I honestly wasn't super jazzed about these color whispers... mainly because I'm a Revlon Lip Butter ADDICT (loyalty!!!!!) and also because I didn't care for the packaging. I'm not sure why but it just screamed "drugstore"/"cheap"/"juvenile". Though admittedly I could see people thinking the same about Revlon's lip butters haha. Either way I'm glad you got a deal on this and that you like it well enough :) The formula has never sounded like my cup of tea but I do know a few people who love these!

    ♥Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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  21. It looks great! I have the Color Whisper in shade called Pink Possibilities ( i love the name!) and it's amazing! I think the Lust For Blush is going to be my next purchase! xx

    Justine | BRIGHTON DREAM

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  22. I haven't seen these in the UK, I wonder if they're here. This is a gorgeous colour, I really like how you compare your latest product to others that you have :)
    Amy x
    -A Little Boat Sailing-

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  23. i still have to try this range from Maybelline but i certainly see how pretty it is on you! :)

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  24. what a pretty colour! i haven't tried these whispers yet but keep reading good things about them. x

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  25. I really like this shade :) Looks very lovely on your lips! Amazing how similar the dupes look!!

    Joyce @ carouselstreet.com

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  26. How gorgeous is that colour. I like a plainish pink that isn’t too over the top!!

    Lucy x
    www.love-luc.com

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  27. The Color Whispers haven't arrived in Malaysia yet >-< You picked a really pretty color.

    Liz
    www.lizchewy.com

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