06 Jan 2013 17 Comments
I’m In Bold Lipstick Heaven: Maybelline New York Color Sensational Vivids
Bright lipsticks and I have a long-standing love affair. So imagine my excitement when I heard about an entire new line-up of bright and bold lipsticks from Maybelline? Giddy-up.
I was not disappointed when I saw, swatched and applied these lipsticks. I swooned like Scarlett O’Hara each time I applied one. It got better and better with each lipstick I tried.
The Vivids* (approx. $9.99 CDN) line-up consists of all my favourite types of shades: bright corals, fuchsia, red and hot pink. They are creamy, moisturizing and super-pigmented. The colour you see in the tube is what you get. My favourite of the bunch is Vibrant Mandarin. After this, I can’t decide. The one I know isn’t great with my skintone is the #860, a cool toned creamy pink, but it is nevertheless beautiful.
Here’s a look at the Vivids line-up on my skintone (for reference MAC NC37).
Pink Pop, #860. See, this is not the greatest on my skintone. The bright bubblegum pink is fabulous, and I’m sad it didn’t work for me (hence the unhappy photo).
Fuchsia Flash, #865. Ah now this more like it. I love, love this fuchsia. Reminds me of MAC’s Girl About Town.
Shocking Coral, #870. Coral lovers out there? This is a must-have. I adore.
Wild Rose, #875. This is probably my second favourite. It’s a reddish pink with almost a berry undertone. I feel very sophisticated when I have this on.
Electric Orange, #880. I am a big fan of orange lipstick and this has captured my attention. Beautiful yes? Imagine wearing this in the summer with a tan. Swoon.
Vibrant Mandarin, #885. My favourite! It’s an orangey red that is simply perfect. It feels great wearing this on dreary winter days.
On Fire Red, #890. Who doesn’t love a beautiful red? I love the richness and depth of this colour.
Hot Plum, #900. This is a super gorgeous plummy fuchsia. Bold but not in your face. I feel elegant when I wear this.
Which one catches your fancy?
*Post contains product samples. Views are my own.
Jan 06, 2013 @ 19:04:32
Miss O’Hara, good thing you mentioned Pink Pop not working on your skin tone. I would make sure to avoid it. About the rest, I don’t know lol
Jan 07, 2013 @ 14:14:53
LOL. You need at least one or two…or seven!
Jan 06, 2013 @ 19:08:13
OOO I’m definitely digging Shocking Coral and On Fire Red! They’re so me!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 14:15:05
They are so you, Sunny!
Jan 06, 2013 @ 22:00:48
ohh beautiful pics michelle. the pinks look gorgeous on you. happy new year. wishing you an exciting 2013 =)
Jan 07, 2013 @ 14:15:30
Thanks Faye. Happy New Year to you too!
Jan 06, 2013 @ 23:05:54
Electric Orange and Vibrant Mandarin, giddy up indeed! Do these have the same texture as other Maybelline lipsticks?
Jan 07, 2013 @ 14:16:01
LOL – yes indeed! The texture is very creamy and moisturizing. Really nice lipsticks!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 00:34:49
On Fire Red and Wild Rose. Oh yes, so nice on you!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 14:16:13
And on you my friend!
Jan 07, 2013 @ 22:07:27
They have a very candy like look to them! Very opaque and bright! I think they all look great on you!
Jan 08, 2013 @ 19:02:31
Thanks Tracy!
Jan 08, 2013 @ 18:59:50
fire red is gooooorgeous
Jan 08, 2013 @ 19:02:16
I agree!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 10:27:17
Wow, Pink Pop looks like my kind of pink, so gorgeous!
Jan 13, 2013 @ 15:00:01
I think it would look amazing on you Gaby!
Jan 14, 2013 @ 08:04:02
Hot plum is right in my alley! They all seem gorgeous!