Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar Review

Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar Review

Hello everyone,

Hope you all are doing well. The product I would be reviewing today is “Essence Lipstick” in the shade “I’m A Lobstar!” I find the name really cute and funny!

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

Product Description:

Lovely lips: intense and subtle shades guarantee a fabulous splash of color on your lips. The color-coded packaging in the exact same color as the lipstick makes reaching for your favorite shade even easier.

Ingredients:

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

Price:

INR 249 for 4 gm.

Shelf Life:

36 months.

My Take on Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar:

This is my first product by Essence. I have read such nice reviews of some products by this brand that I had to buy one for myself. Essence has some really nice, decent quality products at great prices!

This lipstick comes in a plastic case. The color of the case and the actual color of the lipstick match perfectly. There is also a small patch in the case that is transparent making it easier to see the actual color (in case a tester isn’t available). I feel the packaging is a bit cheap. At this price, there are many lipsticks with better packaging, but the good thing is that it is really travel friendly, sturdy and the cap fits snugly. The shade name and number are mentioned at the bottom of the case. This lipstick has a mild floral fragrance, which is not at all bothersome to me.

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

Now, coming to the color. What really attracted me to this product were the name and the color. I am in love with orangey and mauvey shades these days. I do not own an out-and-out orange lipstick; either I own corals with pink undertones or peachy colors. This looks like a really bright orange in the tube!! I was definitely a bit skeptical before buying this one, as I wasn’t sure that the color would look the same on my lips as it appeared in the hand swatch. In the hand swatch, it looks like an orange shade with very slight pink undertones. On my lips, it looks orange with a hint of red.  It is a beautiful color and pretty versatile too! One swipe gives a beautiful tint to the lips which is perfect for even daily wear or casual outings. Around 3-4 swipes give a gorgeous bright pop of color to the lips, which seems perfect for festive occasions or parties! It is not too glossy, but leaves a hint of sheen on the lips. This shade has a very nice color payoff, two swipes are enough to cover any pigmentation or dark patches/spots on the lips.

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

One huge problem with this shade – chunky, gritty shimmer!! I knew this had shimmer in it and I do not mind lip colors with fine, subtle shimmer. In the hand swatch, the shimmer did not seem very prominent or big. On application, I realized how bad it felt. Otherwise, the texture of the lipstick is really smooth and creamy. It moisturizes lips and keeps them soft for quite a good amount of time, it does not bleed. It generally does not settle in fine lines; but if lips are dry, the shimmer in this lipstick might accentuate the fine lines.

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

One really good part of this lip color is the staying power! When swiped around 3-4 times, this lasted on me for about 5 hours (with a meal included). It faded and kept getting lighter, but the color was definitely noticeable. There are lip colors that last the whole day. But for this price, the staying power is really nice! However, when the color wears off, it leaves chunks of glitter on the lips and this is really annoying!

Essence Lipstick I am a Lobstar

Pros of Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar:

  • Affordable.
  • Sturdy packaging.
  • Beautiful orange shade.
  • Smooth texture.
  • Keeps lips moisturised.
  • Subtle shine.
  • Mild floral fragrance.
  • Feels light on the lips.
  • Good lasting power.

Cons of Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar:

  • The plastic packaging is a tad cheap.
  • Big chunky shimmer.
  • Might accentuate fine lines if lips are dry.
  • Won’t suit dusky skin tones.

IMBB Rating:

3/5

Verdict:

It is a beautiful shade and I would love to find a dupe for it. Despite so many pros, I don’t think I would repurchase this. Reason – the huge amount of glitter in it! I will definitely explore this range though.

 

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4 thoughts on “Essence Lipstick – I am a Lobstar Review

  1. Shimmer was the only reason I did not pick this lipstick up earlier! But you made it look so good Prajakti! 🙂

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