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Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons- Review & Swatches

Hi, guys! Today, I am going to review the new Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons for you. It’s been quite some time since Lakme has launched these affordable lip crayons in the market. I am probably the last one to review these. You must have already read tonnes of reviews on these, so, I am going to keep it short and simple.

Lakme has launched 10 different shades of this really cute lip crayons among which I was sent 5 shades to try out and review. These are priced at Rs 185 which is really affordable. You also get a sharpener with each lip crayon for free. Isn’t it a great deal?

Price- Rs 185/- for 2.2 g

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Description of the Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons-

“The Lakme Enrich Lip Crayon is a newly formulated lip colour crayon, for a soft texture and smooth matte finish. Get soft and colourful lips every day, in 10 different shades of your choice. The Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons contain a high level of mineral powders, giving your lips a soft matte finish. It also contains a rich mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil which condition your lips.

Get smooth and matte finish lips with this lip colour crayon by Lakmé that is infused with mineral powders. It has a soft texture and is available in 10 gorgeous shades that suit all Indian skin tones. It also has a rich blend of olive and jojoba oil that simultaneously conditions your lips. For your convenience, the all new Lakmé Enrich Lip Crayon comes with a sharpener.

  • Sketch your lips, and make them your canvas with the new Enrich Lip Crayons.
  • A newly formulated lip colour crayon, for a soft texture and smooth matte finish.
  • Enriched with a highly pigmented formula, it delivers an intense colour payoff.
  • A rich mixture of olive oil and jojoba oil conditions your lips.
  • Natural shea and cocoa butter extracts soften and nourish your lips.
  • Get a sharpener free with every Lakme Enrich Lip Crayon (Offer valid till stocks last).”

How to Apply- 

Step 1: Open the cap and start applying the product from the centre of your upper lip.

Step 2: Worked from the centre towards the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth.

Step 3: Glide the product across the entire bottom lip.

Step 4: This step is optional but you could use a tissue to blot out the extra product.

Shades-

The Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons range has a collection of 10 different shades. There are pinks, peaches, mauve, coral, red and nude. I am totally impressed by their vast shade range despite being so inexpensive. The shades I got are the following-

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01 Berry Red

This one is the perfect red lipstick as it has some blue undertones to it. You’ll love it if you are looking for a budget true red matte lipstick. This one applies evenly and is very pigmented. A steal, I would say! It would look good on every Indian skin tone.

02 Red Stop

Another shade that would suit all Indian skin tones, Red Stop is a perfect orange-toned coral red lipstick.

03 Candid Coral

Candid Coral is a bright coral shade. This is such a pretty shade, perfect for summers. You must check this one out if you are looking for a budget-friendly coral lipstick.

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07 Shocking Pink

This is a pretty fuschia pink in my opinion. It isn’t shocking as the name suggests. This colour has a slight hint of red in it. This is my favourite shade in this collection. This shade would suit almost all skin tones.

09 Cinnamon Brown

Cinnamon Brown is an everyday neutral/nude brown shade. It would be great for ‘no-makeup makeup‘ looks. For me, it is an MLBB shade. This would suit fair to medium skin tones. It would wash out dusky skin tones.

Texture- 

The Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons are said to be matte, but the finish is actually semi-matte. It is a creamy formula that sets into a semi-matte finish. The product is quite sturdy, it doesn’t break while applying.

Staying Power-

These lip crayons stay on my lips for a good 4-5 hours without eating or drinking, which is good for a Rs 185 lipstick. The lip colours fade away from the centre of my lips as I eat or drink.

My Experience with  Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons-

Overall, I am quite happy with the lipsticks. First of all, they are super comfortable on the lips. The application isn’t very smooth. Make sure to moisturize your lips well before the application or it can tug and pull your lips while applying. The lip crayons don’t feel dry on the lips nor do they dry out your lips. They are not completely transfer-proof, the deeper tones have more tendency to transfer than the lighter ones.

Finally, we have a range that is conceptualised keeping college-going girls in mind. The price tag is so affordable that anybody can have their own Lakme Enrich Lip Crayons. I would highly recommend you guys to try at least one from the range. It is worth it.

That was it for today’s post. I hope you found this post helpful. Make sure to share it with your family and friends if you did. Pour in your thoughts in the comments. Your comments encourage me a lot! Do subscribe to our Newsletter so that you get notified whenever there is a new post on the blog. Will talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

Disclaimer- The product was sent by the brand in exchange for an honest review.

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Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
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Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches

Hello, beautiful people! As I promised I am back with a new post. In today’s post, I’m going to review and swatch two lipsticks- Irish Cofee and Caramel Margarita from Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection. If you are a regular reader of this blog then you would know that I had reviewed Nykaa’ So Matte lipsticks before, when they were just launched.

Price- 399INR

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

The packaging, formulation and longevity of the Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection lipsticks are exactly same as their regular So Matte collection. So, I am not going to make this post a lengthy one just by writing the same words. If you haven’t checked the previous post about the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks then I’d suggest you check it out for a detailed discussion on the above-mentioned aspects of these lipsticks.

Among a huge range of shades, I chose to pick two (almost) nude/neutral shades because I have been loving neutrals these days. I checked out a couple of swatch videos and ended up liking these two, namely Irish Coffee and Caramel Margarita. I thought they would be perfect for any season and would suit my skin tone perfectly.

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L- Caramel Margarita, R- Irish Coffee (Natural Lighting)

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipstick- Irish Coffee

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee Swatch (Natural Lighting)

Irish Coffee is a pretty nude, brown shade that would suit Indian skin tone very well. This shade would be the perfect nude for fair to medium skin tones.

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipstick- Caramel Margarita

Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Irish Coffee & Caramel Margarita | Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection Lipsticks Caramel Margarita Swatch (Natural Lighting)

Caramel Margarita is a very warm-toned brown that again would suit all Indian skin tones. I love this shade the most.

Overall, I love these two shades from the Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection. These two shades suit most Indian skin tones, these are perfect for everyday wear, these are perfect for both daytime and night time, these are hydrating, creamy, easy to apply, give a smooth and even pigmentation, last for almost 4-5 hours. These lipsticks do not bleed but they do transfer (obviously, because they are not completely matte). I feel very comfortable wearing these lipsticks. You can check out the entire collection here.

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Do you own any shade from the Nykaa So Matte Fall/Winter Collection?

 That was it for today’s post. I hope you liked it. Make sure to share this post with your family and friends if you did. If you want me to review any particular product then please let me know in the comments. Your comments mean a lot to me.  Do subscribe to our Newsletter so that you get notified whenever there is a new post on the blog. I’ll talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling! Follow me on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram for regular updates. Add me on Snapchat for more fun and a sneak-peek of my life.

 

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Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top
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Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color~Crimson Silk| Review & Swatches

Hey, guys! Today’s post will be a review on another new product that was launched this month. As you can tell from the title, today’s review is about the new member of the Lakme 9 to 5 family and it is their Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Colour. I am a lover of matte lipsticks. Lately, I have been really into liquid matte lipsticks and lip creams. So, as I came to know about these Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color, I knew I had to get at least one of those. Considering the seasonal vibes and upcoming weddings, I chose to get a bold lip colour. From what I could assume from the shade names, I thought the shade Crimson Silk would be the one I was looking for. Now, let’s jump into the review!

Price- Rs 575/- for 9g [Buy here]

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color lipsticks come in rose-gold cardboard boxes which house the pinkish tubes with rose gold screw caps. The shade names are written at the bottom of the tubes. The packaging is quite similar to any other liquid lipstick packaging. Like any other product from Lakme’s 9 to 5 range, this is also very attractive in terms of looks. The applicator is leaf-shaped which ensures a perfect application as it reaches the corners of the lips easily. The pointy tip is perfect to shape your lips.

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Review| Cherry On Top

Shade- The shade that I got is Burgundy lush which is a beautiful brown-toned red. The warmth of this shade would flatter most Indian skin tones. The dark, brick-red shade is perfect for the winters. It would be great for Christmas celebrations and also for the weddings.

Pigmentation- Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush is intensely pigmented. Only one swipe of it gives an opaque coverage. It perfectly conceals dark patches on the lips.

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush Swatch

Texture- As you can tell from the name of the lipsticks, they have a mousse-like texture. This unique texture gives them an airy, light-weight feel which makes them really comfortable to wear. They are so light that it feels you have nothing on your lips. I have the Miss Claire Soft Matte lipsticks which are the alleged dupes of the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams. Although I haven’t tried all the shades, but comparing the two that I have I can say that the Miss Claire Soft Mattes are definitely denser than the Lakme 9 to 5 Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek  Color. These lip & cheek colors are super blendable. Although they take a few seconds to set so you have to be really quick with them while applying. Apart from that, they blend quite easily and seamlessly giving you a subtle flush on the cheeks.

Staying Power- These two-way blush cum lipsticks has a pretty good staying power. On my lips, it stays for good 5-6 hours at a stretch. After that, it starts to fade away from the centre of the lips. For me, it survived a full-course dinner, with a little fading. Although it is not completely transfer-proof or smudge-proof, it doesn’t bleed either.

My Experience with Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush

Lakme 9to5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Color Burgundy Lush on Medium Skin tone

Overall, I am quite happy with the one I got from the range. I do like their texture, blendability and staying power. The shade that I got, Burgundy Lush, is so gorgeous and it compliments my skin tone a lot. Being a mousse texture the lipsticks are not as drying as the other liquid lipsticks but it’s definitely not moisturising either. I have dry lips and it starts to get really dry on my lips from an hour after the application. It clings to the lips, accentuating the dryness. Those who have extremely dry lips should totally skip this.

The good things are that these lipsticks do not settle into the fine lines, they do not bleed and they are extremely comfortable to wear. These lipsticks are not completely transfer-proof. They are beautifully packaged, travel-friendly and they fit into your purse. I have combination skin and my cheeks are usually very oily most of the time. This lipstick as a blush lasted on my skin for 3-4 hours. I generally not into cream blushes but this one blends really well and gives a natural flush to the cheeks. I wish it lasted a little longer. Removing this lipstick is really easily. Just take some makeup remover onto a cotton round and hold it on your lips for 30 seconds and then wipe it away.

I would recommend these Lakme 9 to 5 Weightless Matte Mousse Lip & Cheek Colors if you like liquid lipsticks but want to try a less-drying version. Have you tried them? What are your views? Let me know if you try. Will talk to you in my next post. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

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Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches

You guys must know Nykaa recently has come up with their own range of makeup. After the successful launch of their nail paints and bath & body products, Nykaa announced their new baby which is the ‘So Matte’ range of lipsticks. Ever since I saw Nykaa’s Instagram story about their new launch, I was determined to try them out as soon as they hit the market. I kept the promise and got two shades from the range. Today, I will be reviewing the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks  for you.

Nykaa So Matte lipsticks have 13 shades in the range. The shade range has a quite diverse colour palette, from nudes to pinks, reds and plums. I liked how they tried to include at least one from each colour family. After investing a lot of time choosing two best shades from the entire range, I ended up buying Orange Vice and Pink Flirt. Continue reading this post for the review and some swatches.

Price- 399 INR

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Packaging- The Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks come in very pretty reddish/pinkish watercolour patterned boxes. The lipstick bullets are housed in matte black cuboid cases that have metallic Nykaa logo on them. Each case has a magnetic closure to them which is really cool and convenient as it makes the lipsticks safe for travelling. I really liked the sleek and classy look of the lipstick cases. Although I am not a big fan of these cuboid-shaped lipstick cases as I find it difficult to have a good hold while applying directly with the bullet and also, they do not fit into my lipstick organiser. I don’t know if anyone faces the same problem or not but I do.

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top

Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks Orange Vice & Pink Flirt| Review & Swatches| Cherry On Top
(L-R) Pink Flirt and Orange Vice

Shades- The two shades that I got from the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks collection are Orange Vice and Pink Flirt. Orange Vice is a bright orange lipstick with a little bit of rust/brown undertones. Although this lipstick looks bright on the lips, it looks a bit toned down and rustier in the bullet. Pink Flirt, on the other hand, is a bright fuschia colour that will suit almost every skin tone. I love pinks with blue undertones as it makes my face brighter and my teeth whiter. I like both the shades.

Pigmentation- These lipsticks are very pigmented. You get an opaque application in the first swipe. Although I have noticed a patchy application on my upper lip which is darker than my lower lip. It happened with the shade Pink Flirt. Orange Vice had a smooth and opaque colour distribution.

Texture- Although, Nykaa describes their So Matte lipsticks as matte, they do not go with our usual notion of a matte lipstick. These lipsticks are in between matte and satin. The texture of Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks is very soft and creamy. They are not drying, easy to apply, they glide on the lips smoothly, feel comfortable on the lips and the application is even. Being creamy mattes, they are just perfect for winters.

Staying Power- Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks stay put on my lips for about 4-5 hours at a stretch, without any touch ups. I had applied the shade Pink Flirt during pandal hopping on Kali Puja (Diwali) and in spite of the hot and humid weather and light snacking every now and then it lasted quite long, for about 5 hours. It only starts fading from the centre afterwards. I am quite happy with its longevity.

My Views on the Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks

I am quite impressed with this new launch from Nykaa. These lipsticks are something that I can use every day during winters. My lips become very dry during winters and I don’t like putting on lipgloss, so choosing a lipstick for winters has always been a pain for me. I think I finally have got my perfect wintertime matte lippies. The best thing about these lipsticks is that they don’t settle into fine lines which a blessing for me because I have creases on my lips that make any matte lipstick look horrendous if I don’t hydrate my lips before the lipstick application. These Nykaa So Matte lipsticks are very hydrating that you don’t need any separate moisturisation before application.

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Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Orange Vice on my lips (Natural lighting)

 

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Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Pink Flirt on my lips (Natural lighting). I don’t know if it was the cloudy weather or my camera but the shade Pin Flirt looks too warm in this picture. So, I am inserting another picture which shows the exact colour.

 

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Nykaa So Matte! Lipstick Pink Flirt on my lips (Artificial lighting)

Taking them off is quite a pain for me as they don’t want to come off completely even if you using a waterproof makeup remover. They leave a subtle tinge after you take it off. Other than that, I love them. These lipsticks smell like vanilla, the scent is pretty close to that of the MAC ones. They are creamy, hydrating, long-lasting and they don’t bleed. I think getting such quality withing a price-tag of only Rs 399 is quite a good deal. I would highly recommend these Nykaa So Matte Lipsticks to you guys. You can find them exclusively in the Nykaa website.

I hope you liked this review. Tell me what you feel about these lipsticks in the comments. I’ll be back with a new review very soon. Till then, be safe & keep smiling!

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Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry | Review, Swatches & LOTD


Hello everyone, today’s review is on my favourite of the Revlon Matte Balms and it is the Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry. If you are following me on FaceBook you would know I have shared a picture of a Shopperstop package and asked you to guess what I got for myself. Today, I am sharing it. How can I be left behind while the whole nation is raving about the Revlon Matte Balms that has been recently launched in Indian market along with the other variant i.e. Lacquer Balms! When I first saw international beauty bloggers reviewing Matte Lip Crayons and swatching the Matte Balms, I was head over heels in love with the lovely shades. As I was preparing my list for the shades I was about to procure from the U.S., I heard the good news. The super-gorgeous lippies were introduced to India! 

I have used their Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and loved them. As a matte lipstick lover, I got to try out the Matte Balms. There are 8 scrumptious shades, from pinks to reds, plums to browns. I had shortlisted 3 shades from this range, among which, two were pink. Not all pinks suit my skin tone so without taking any risk I chose the 3rd one, which is named as Sultry.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Product category: Lipstick/ Lipstain/ Lipbalm 
Brand: Revlon
Price: 800 INR for 2.7gms (Update- Price increased to 890 INR)

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review

 

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Packaging: These Matte Balms come in a wonderful matte packaging. It comes in a pencil/crayon kind of form with a twist-up bottom and a tight cap. You don’t need to sharpen them, only twist the bottom.

Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Review


Shade: I am really bad at describing colours, but I will try to do it for you. Sultry is actually a mixture of matte pink, plum and brown, as my eyes can identify. Whatever it is, I like it very much. It will suit almost all Indian skin tones.
 
Product (Texture, Pigmentation & Staying power): The product is very creamy in texture and easily glides on the lips. It gives a decent coverage in a single swipe and goes absolutely opaque in two swipes. You don’t need to layer it but if you want to make it more intense, you can always layer it up. It doesn’t give you the powdery, drying matte effect, it actually has a velvety matte formula which doesn’t let your lips dry out. I have a tendency to eat up my lipsticks, nothing stays on my lips more than 2-3 hours, does that happen to any of you or I am the only one with this feature on this planet?! 

Anyways, this lipstick stays on for good 3-4 hours on me, can stay a little bit more on others. It transfers a little when touched. Doesn’t feather out or doesn’t leave any stain behind when wiped off.
 
Ups:

Stylish, sturdy, matte packaging.
Travel-friendly.
No need to sharpen.
A lovely shade that would suit any Indian skin tone.
Creamy yet matte finish, good for Indian summer and this horrid humidity.
Decent wear-time, almost 3-4 hours.
Nice coverage, eliminates dark patches and uneven tone decently.
Easily available on any Shoppers Stop outlet, can be found online at Shoppersstop.com.Downs:

A little transferrable.
Will make a hole in your pocket.

~Lip Swatches~
 
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
~Face of the Day~
 
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
Revlon Colorburst Matte Balm Sultry Swatches
All I have to say is: If you have loved Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains and if you love matte lip crayons, you must go for the Revlon Matte Balms. Those who love hint of pink on their lips without going crazy and aren’t actually very adventurous with lipsticks can definitely get a hold of this lipsticks. This range has 9 other lovely shades to choose from- Elusive, Unapologetic, Standout, Audacious, Striking, Shameless, and Mischievous. 
 
My Rating: I will deduct 2 points for the excessively high price. Thus, it will get an 8/10 rating from me.
 

Will I buy it again?Though I love the shade and the formula very much but I don’t have any plan to buy it again. If I make my mind, I will mind any other shade from this range. I am waiting for a discount now.

 

 
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