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Hello gorgeous ladies,
I have mentioned a zillion times in my reviews, I love matte lips. So, when I spotted this matte lip stain from Hard Candy, I had to get it! The shade I will be reviewing today is called “Earthy Marsala.” Let’s have a look!
Claim/Product Description:
Hard Candy All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain is a matte lip crayon that gives a crushed velvet look and feel while having the hydrating benefits of a balm and the long-wear power of stain. Long-wear color is wrapped in a balm-like base that leaves lips feeling soft and kissable all day. The formula contains tropical butters and oils to moisturize while velvety smooth powders blur and fill in fine lines. The precision tip lines lips and fills them with hydrating color to accentuate your pout. The retractable pencil never has you digging for a sharpener again.
Price:
CAD 7 (approximately INR 350).
My Experience with Hard Candy Earthy Marsala All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain:
Packaging: This lip stain comes in a regular lip crayon packaging like the Revlon ones. The tube is colour-coded to the lip colour inside. The cap shuts tightly but not with a click sound. It has a retractable mechanism, which ensures no product wastage due to sharpening. The disturbing part is that the lipstick bullet does not retract back into the bullet completely and sticks to the sides of the tube.
Color and Pigmentation: “Earthy Marsala” is a beautiful neutral tones brownish n*de shade. It is a gorgeous shade which can be perfectly paired up with bold eyes or for everyday wear. The lip stain has decent pigmentation which can be built without the product caking up on the lips. You can apply it with a light hand for a sheer colour pay-off or build it up as per choice.
Texture: In spite of being a matte lip crayon, this baby is quite creamy in texture and applies smoothly without any tugging or pulling. It imparts a matte finish to the lips, but not as matte and drying as a liquid lipstick. I wouldn’t say this is hydrating as claimed, but it sure does not dry out the lips.
Longevity: Considering this is a matte lipstick, it has awesome staying power and lasts on the lips for a good 6-7 hours with light snacking, post which slight touch up is required. It does leave a subtle stain behind which I like.
Pros of Hard Candy Earthy Marsala All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain:
- Retractable lip crayon packaging.
- The bullet allows ease of application and precision.
- Absolutely gorgeous MLBB shade.
- Awesome color payoff.
- Does not dry out the lips.
- Really long lasting.
- Velvety-cum-creamy texture.
- Comfortable to wear on the lips and does not feel heavy.
- Does not settle into the fine lines of the lips.
- Does not accentuate dry patches on the lips.
- Does not bleed or feather.
- Glides easily and smoothly on the lips.
- Affordable.
- Easily available in drugstores and online.
Cons of Hard Candy Earthy Marsala All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain:
- Some packaging errors.
- Not available in India.
IMBB Rating:
4.8/5
Would I Recommend/Repurchase Hard Candy Earthy Marsala All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain?
I will sure recommend this All Matte Up Hydrating Lip Stain line from Hard Candy to all and especially this shade. It’s a gorgeous shade that can be gracefully pulled off by most skin tones and can paired up with any eye look at any time of the year! What else do you need? Go grab it ladies, at this price it’s a steal!
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