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| Top - Vibrant Raspberry, Bottom - Spicy Plum |
In the tubes, the colours look more similar than they do when swatched or applied. As the names suggest Vibrant raspberry is a a bright raspberry pink and Spicy plum is plummy purple. Both contain fine shimmer and the colour is quite sheer. I found it a little tricky to get even coverage (more so with the plum than the raspberry) and these look at their best when they've settled on the lips for a little bit. I really like the effect though as it's between a gloss and a stain. Both give that lovely 'I've just been eating berries' kind of colour.
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| Top - Spicy Plum, Bottom - Vibrant Raspberry |
As I mentioned both have shimmer but it's very fine and I struggle to pick it out when it's on the lips, it just provides a glossy effect. The gloss feels comfortable on and has reasonable lasting power. The glosses are a little sticky but not overly so. They have a light fig scent which I enjoy but I know isn't everyone's cup of tea.
SPICY PLUM
VIBRANT RASPBERRY
I have to say I have been impressed with these cube glosses, there are 10 shades althogether including Sweet Cassis, Hot Aubergine and Glam Rose. I was going to link to them but I can't find them on the Max Factor website or Boots for some reason. I will have to take a look in my local Boots and Superdrug to check they still have them. I believe they are priced at £5.99.
Disclosure: These were sent to me without charge for review purposes.
They are quite a nice effect aren't they, glossy without looking gloopy and as you say the shimmer isn't overly visible which is great for shimmer haters like me! Pretty.
ReplyDeleteI love the color of Vibrant Raspberry.
ReplyDeleteThe colours are so pretty and I dont use much of Max Factor but definitely going to check!Thanks sweety!!
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I'm trying to find a color like this...I've tried a few lip stains and it has turned out terrible lol
ReplyDeleteI like both of these colours Jane. They both really suit you. x
ReplyDeleteNice colors Jane they are looking very vibrant and fresh. I never tried Max factor cosmetics but going to try it now.
ReplyDeleteThese are both lovely. Great choices x
ReplyDeleteBoom Chicka Wa Wa *does the MB lippie post dance*
ReplyDelete@Debbie: It found it impossible to load a lot on, it seems to apply as quite a thin layer. Definitely no gloop.
ReplyDelete@Esther: It’s really nice, really fun.
@Irene: I hadn’t used Max Factor for a long time (apart from mascara) until I discovered the Taupe eyeshadow on my ‘drugstore hunt’. It really sparked an interest. These glosses are definitely worth a look x
@Opal Stevens: Thanks for your comment. I will take a look at the blog hop!
@Kat: You might like these. It has the level of colour of a lipstain but isn’t drying or likely to show up lip imperfections.
@Leanne: Thank you. I think both are very me somehow x
@Alice: Thank you for your comment.
@dempss: I really like both colours, these are both going to get a lot of use.
@Skin Scrubs: Ha ha! I’m going to have to send you a special MB smooch as your wedding present ;)
Thanks for your comment,
Jane x