Being a lipgloss girl throughout my teens, I have taken a complete U-turn and started getting addicted to lipsticks nowadays. However, there are few glosses that you just cannot overlook. I have been a fan of Colorsensational range of lipsticks from Maybelline (reviews here & here), and I wanted to try out one gloss from this range, and Hooked On Pink being the cult favorite (I was yearning for a pink gloss too), I got this one to try out. But is it worth the hype?
PRICE: Rs.260
QUANTITY: 6.8 ml
WHAT IT CLAIMS:
SWATCH:
- Sophisticated color and shine
- Lips feel luxuriously soft and supple with nourishing honey nectar
- Use the wand to apply lip gloss starting in the center of your upper lip.
- Work from the center to outer edges of your lips, following the contour of your mouth. Follow the same technique for your bottom lip.
- Available in 10 beautiful shades
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MY EXPERIENCE:
Maybelline Color Sensational Lip Gloss comes in a compact transparent tube packaging, with a silver cap and doe foot applicator. The shade Hooked On Pink is a pretty pink shade with subtle golden shimmers, that are hardly visible on lips. The gloss is completely non-sticky and very moisturising. Even when it wears off, lips feel soft and nourished.
As it doesn't stick to lips, the staying power is not that great and it fades within 2 hours on me. It fades with light snacking, and doesn't leave any tint, but for the price I feel this is a pretty good lipgloss in terms of quality. Only thing I don't like at all, is that if I layer it for more color, it turns a bit gloopy and gathers at the edge of the lips. I guess this is because of the applicator wand, where the spongy head isn't much soft. To sum it up,
WHAT I LIKED:
- Creamy but light texture and very moisturising that keeps lips nourished even after it wears off.
- Non sticky and have subtle shimmers, minus any grittiness.
- Pretty, glossy, bright pink shade.
- Has a subtle fruity smell that is hardly noticeable.
- Hides pigmentation on lips to an extent.
- Price doesn't hurt pocket much.
- Nice and simple packaging.
- Expiry date mentioned on the tube.
WHAT I DIDN’T LIKE:
- Turns a bit gloopy on layering.
- Wears off in 2 hours and requires re-application.
- Doesn't leave any tint, only shine due to the subtle glitters present.
VERDICT: This is great for those, who run away from glosses because of stickiness/shimmers, or couldn't brave lipstick colors much. This adds a pop of color and glossiness, and there are very less lipglosses of this quality at this price. For me, I like it, but not madly in love with it. ;) :P
RATINGS: 4 out of 5
cult shade among Indian bloggers, lives up to it's claims pretty much. lovely pics
ReplyDeleteyep it is a cult favourite....thanks dear :)
Deletelooks so pretty though :)
ReplyDeleteit surely is pretty :)
DeletePooja, i loved your lips swatches. Hooked on pink is a very pretty shade.:)
ReplyDeletethanks Niesha dear :) it is definitely pretty...would suit u beautifully too :)
Deletevery pretty shade!
ReplyDeletethanks dearie :)
DeleteOMG...such a pretty shade..and lip swatches...so tempting...:)
ReplyDeletethanks Preethi...glad u liked it :D
Deletebeautiful shade.. craving for this now:)
ReplyDeleteThanks Shamsath and glad that u liked it so much :)
Deleteit looks so good on u pooja
ReplyDeletehey thanks Pree :)
Deletelovely shades pooja.and its looks so good on you too :)
ReplyDeletesince all of u said it suits me..I m going to put it to use more n more :D thanks Sam :)
DeleteHow I love this color! Looks amazing on you! <3
ReplyDeleteThanks Namita...hope u too try it out soon :)
DeleteI love Hooked on Pink..other fav from this is Raspberry Sorbet..which is a pretty pink..and Cranberry Cocktail..
ReplyDeleteOMG u got 3! :O :D
DeleteWowie Pooja...your lips look so gorgeous in these :D ;)
ReplyDeletehaha..thank u dear :)
DeleteNow this is such a nice colour! I will try to see if this range had anything in peach.. Nice review Pooja :)
ReplyDeletethanks Karishma :) I doubt there is any peach in this range...cranberry cocktail has a bit of reddish orange though :)
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