Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor Review

Hi beautiful ladies!

Today I am reviewing a new lipstick I bought a few days back. Maybelline’s Colorshow Creamy Matte Range has become quite popular and I bought quite a few shades. Here is the review on Lively Violet/ M401 from the same range.

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Price:
Rs. 325, I got it for around 300

Product Description:
From the loved Colorshow Lipsticks, Maybelline New York is now launching 12 new lipstick shades now in Matte! With stunning hues of red, pink, brown and mauve, these 12 matte, moisture rich shades allow you to express yourself every day. The ultra-care and super hydrating formula is light and gives you high coverage while caring for your lips. The heat resistant soft waxes in the product ensure texture integrity even at high temperatures. These matte shades have the right amount of moisture, a sweet fragrance and stay true without drying up your lips. Are you ready to show off your colorful sides?

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Packaging:
It comes in a pretty black casing with a color coded band. The cap closes with a click and it is easy to carry.

My Experience with Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor:

I had bought this color online as I was searching for a decent purple-violet shade for my mother; Lively Violet sounded promising. However I am disappointed with the shade as it is a milkish pale violet. It looks more like a pinkish tint with violet undertones. My hopes of a rich violet hue were smashed. The problem with this shade is that it won’t suit many complexions. My mother and I are both on the fairer side and it doesn’t actually look very flattering. Dusky beauties won’t find this an appealing choice.

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The lipstick has a light, pleasing vanilla fragrance which doesn’t bother me. However most people prefer fragrance free lip products, hence this might be a con. The pigmentation is good, and one swipe gives good color payoff. Two swipes are enough to get a good finish. However multiple swipes might give a chalky look. The shade accentuates fine lines on my lips while other lipsticks in this range do not have this problem. This shade makes me look older too.

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It has a semi-creamy finish which settles into a matte look soon. The staying power is decent. Without a liner I noticed some bleeding from the edges, but with a liner, it settles on the lips well. In fact, it survives light meals and drinks, and stays on for close to 4 hours. It doesn’t leave any stain. The lipcolor doesn’t dry out my lips neither des it moisturize or hydrate them. Considering the price of the product, I find it an average product. Elle 18 and Colorbar lippies are better at a lower price point. I was expecting a better lipstick. The shade was not a winner for me either, but I have good opinion about the range in general as some colors really steal the show.

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Pros of Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor:

• Decent staying power
• Creamy matte finish
• Good pigmentation and color payoff
• Easily removed with a makeup remover
• Doesn’t dry out lips
• Leaves no stain

Cons of Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor:

• Not “lively” violet in any way
• Shade is not universally flattering
• Accentuates fine lines & makes me look older
• Has fragrance
• Little bleeding from edges

Would I Recommend Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor?
Well considering the wide range of lipsticks out in the market, you can easily skip this one. I personally didn’t like the shade, hence won’t repurchase.

IMBB Rating:
3/5

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5 thoughts on “Maybelline Colorshow Lively Violet Creamy Matte Lipcolor Review

  1. The shade isn’t looking bad in your swatches Ahana. It is looking like a perfect lilac. But I have noticed this thing in this range. The color in the bullet and on lips is always different. :/

  2. The got excited on seeing your hand swatch but the lip swatch and the cons, you kind of nailed it Ahana :/ Nay would not go for this shade ! and Shikha Thank you for that info as I am yet to try from this range.

    1. Thanks Pallawi for saying this! I was thinking whether my piece was the only faulty one. This shade doesn’t justify the name ‘Lively Violet’. Something in the lines of a pinkish lilac would have been appropriate.

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