Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps Review

Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps

So, I have reviewed some different products over the past few days, but out of all products, the ones I use most are lip products. Thanks to Neha, I have been inspired to try lipsticks in just the last few months, and I have never looked back. I have built a small collection of my own; (of course it’s nothing compared to hers) enough for my mom to comment on how much I’m spending on this stuff *hihi*.

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So last time I was at the Colorbar counter buying a nail paint remover, somehow this caught my eye when the SA suggested this shade. On the one hand, it looked like a true nude shade, but on the other hand, I didn’t know whether I’ll be able to pull it off. Encouraged by the SA, I bought it just after swatching it on my hand.

Okay, let me talk about the finer details first.

Description: Be the true diva that you are with this collection. Apply lipstick for a worthy cause. Part of the proceeds of every DIVA lipstick will go towards Colorbar AIDS fund. Uniquely packed in a silver and red casing, this lipstick is for all those Diva’s with a soul!

Price: Bought it for Rs.450 (for 4.2gm or 0.14oz) somewhere in Saket, New Dehi.

Ingredients: It’s a pain for me to copy all of them from the box, so I’ll just post a picture here

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Packaging: It comes in a round cylindrical silver tube with the brand name written on it, and when you open the cap, there is a red metallic part forming the upper half. The lipstick snaps shut with a click ensuring the cap is closed. It seems like it can handle travel well. Now, maybe this is the time to wonder, I never understood why Colorbar calls itself Colorbar USA? It seems like they’re confused about where they belong!

My take on Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps:

So, as I said, I bought this lipstick without trying it on at the counter, and when I came home and tried it for the first time, I looked horribly washed out. I was thinking about my own foolishness, but I needed to do something. I could either give it to my mom, who is pretty fair, and it would look good on her, or I could try to work with it. So I tried out different things for months, and recently, I discovered that if I wore this with a particular shade of blush, I didn’t look washed out at all! In fact, it looked like a really nice true beige-nude shade without undertones of pink. Also, I suppose it would go really well with a smokey eye (Kim Kardashian-esque).

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As for the lipstick, it is really creamy and smooth, goes on easily, and the color payoff is great in even one swipe. You can build up the color more. After wearing it for a few minutes, it feels very light and you forget you’re wearing anything on your lips. It doesn’t settle in fine lines or accentuate them. It lasts for a decent amount of time, around 2-3 hours with a meal and about 4 hours without, after which it fades evenly, and looks like a soft nude – still pretty good! Overall, I pretty much liked the formula of the lipstick, and wouldn’t mind trying out more from this range! And now that I know how to work with the shade, I still have somewhat mixed feelings for it, but mostly good since it’s such a different shade from what I have owned.

Pros of Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps:

• True beige nude without undertones of pink
• Creamy smooth texture
• Good color payoff in a single swipe
• Sturdy packaging. Would survive travel
• Feels very lightweight on lips. Doesn’t settle in fine lines.
• Fades evenly after a long wear time of about 4 hours
• The proceeds go towards and AIDS fund (I found this on a website)
• Good quantity for the price

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Cons of Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps:

• No indicator for the shade so it’ll be difficult to identify if you have more than one of these
• I’m not particularly fond of the red/silver packaging combo

It’s a good nude shade, especially for those who can carry it off well. It would work great when the eye makeup is heavy and you want to downplay your lips. It also works for duskier skin tones with some tweaking.

I’ll recommend the range, because the texture is pretty good. I think I won’t repurchase this particular shade though (or maybe I will…I have started getting fond of the shade!).

Rating – 4.2/5

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9 thoughts on “Colorbar Diva Lipstick in 001 For Keeps Review

  1. nice shade but may wash out my skin tone.hey ur lips are very beautiful.colorbar does amazing job when it comes to lippies. *preen* *preen* *preen*

    1. I know, there’s a possibility! I didn’t like it at all when I first wore it, but now I rally like it, and it doesn’t wash me out even though my skin tone is dusky 🙂
      Yep, I really love some of their lippies, especially their velvet matte ones! *happydance* *happydance*

  2. wow…really beautiful colour. *pompom* *haan ji*
    by the way, what shade are you wearing on your nails?? its gorgeous.. *nails* *clap*

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