Review of Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

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Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

Hey lovelies! Today’s post will be on yet another product which has “marched” into my list of absolute favorites with much pomp and grandeur ;) When I had purchased the cult favorite MAC Twig lipstick (review to be up soon), I thought I had found my ultimate My-Lips-But-Better shade. But I was always apprehensive about what I am going to do when I finish up Twig because MAC has been increasing prices like crazy and by the time I finally finish up Twig, a MAC lipstick would probably cost Rs.5,500 ! But as soon as this beauty landed in my kitty (courtesy a fellow blogger friend of mine, Tarannum) I knew I would never have to worry about finishing Twig up ;) The best part is that it fits the pocket being an Indian brand. So, the money actually remains in the country (yeah… being patriotic over a lipstick review is a bit too much na? Sorry ;) ) Anyway, getting on with the review:
Product Description: For a rich lip-colour with a creamy shine, the Velvet Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy. Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish. A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E. Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvet Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

Price: Rs. 299 for 4.2 gm
Shelf Life: 3 years
Key Ingredients: Vitamin A, E and Apricot oil
Packaging: The lipstick comes encased in a pretty silver coloured tube with a transparent cover. The packaging is functional and the colour band at the bottom of the lipstick shows the exact lipstick shade inside. This makes it useful to spot in the vanity box.
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

My take: I have used Colorbar products earlier and have been pleasantly surprised each time. “Quality products in affordable price range” sums up the brand. I had heard great reviews about the Velvet Matte range and was intrigued to try this unique kind of matte finish which claims to have a soft and moisturized final effect unlike the crayon-like matte lipsticks some other brands have to offer.
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

> The texture is soft and smooth and the lipstick glides on smoothly with no tugging or pulling.
> No overpowering fragrance. It has a normal sweet ‘typical lipstick’ fragrance.
> The finish is not glossy but not completely matte either. I would rather call it a lipstick with a ratio of 2:1 of matte and cream respectively.
> The shade is unique mainly because this would show up as a different shade on ladies with different complexions. It is mainly a mix of pink, brown and peach in the ratio of 3:2:1 (I know I am using too many ratios here, but I just HAD to clarify!) It would show up as a beautiful warm pinkish-brown on fair-medium skin and a deeper peachy brown on richer complexions. On me it is a perfect beige-pink.
> The pigmentation is super awesome and one swipe covers all pigmentation in lips. The coverage is opaque.
> The staying power is average. It retains it creamy-matte finish till 2.5hours on me after which the creamy finish fades and the tint remains for another 2 hours. But of course, the lipstick fades away faster if I snack in between. However, the staying power would definitely increase if a lip liner is used all over the lips before application of the lipstick.
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

Pigmentation: 10/10
Texture: 9/10
Staying power: 7/10
Overall: 8/10
Rating: 9.5/10 (Full marks had it not been for the average staying power)
Recommendation: Elegant Eves definitely recommends this lipstick to everyone who is searching for a perfect MLBB shade. It would suit all complexions and is worth a try!
Enjoy the pics! 
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare
Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick #Bare

With Love,
Aparajita

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