Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick – Very Coffee

Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick – Very Coffee

Today, I’m going to review yet another shade of the lipstick that has, in very little time, become one of the cult favorites for Indian women – Colorbar Velvet Matte lipstick. It’s amazing how at least one review on IMBB each week is for this lipstick. Makes one wonder how many shades there actually are in this range!!

The shade I’m going to review today is “Very Coffee”, another brown from my mother’s vanity, which is a pure coffee brown shade with no pink/orange/red undertones and is one of those colors that flatter almost all Indian skin tones. Read on to know more about this versatile lipstick.

Product Description:

For a rich lip color with a creamy shine, the Velvet Matte Lipstick, available in 45 stunning shades infuse the lips with vibrancy.

• Its unique 2-in-1 formulation gives the lips a creamy, yet matte finish.
• A one of a kind product in India, it has super softening agents that give the lips a soft and supple appearance while keep them nourished with Vitamin E.
• Staying on up to 5 hours on application, the Velvet Matte Lipstick can be further accentuated with lip gloss and lip liner.

Price:

INR 250 for 4.2 g.

Shelf life:

3 years from the date of manufacture.

My take on Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick – Very Coffee:

The packaging of velvet mattes is decent…a clear plastic tube with one end showing the color. I would personally like the packaging to be sturdier and classier but at this price, who can complain!
Colorbar velvet matte lipsticks are much loved for their consistency. They are smooth, yet firm. They display amazing tenacity in all weathers and seasons; they do not melt off during summers, and do not harden up in winters. The color pay-off is amazing. One swipe provides an even, opaque coverage and covers up pigmented lips efficiently. The formula is creamy enough and does not dry out the lips. However, a few hours down the line it might begin to feel slightly dry.

Coming to the color, Very Coffee is exactly what its name suggests…a pure coffee brown shade which would suit almost all the Indian skin tones. The texture is a creamy semi-matte which is exactly how I like lipsticks to be. The lipstick can be applied with a light hand for daytime wear and worn full power during the evenings, so the shade is versatile in that sense. The color looks especially good with a coat of n*de gloss on top, making for a subtle yet classy lip look. Women with pigmented lips will love this shade as it would completely cover up the pigmentation.

The staying power of colorbar velvet mattes is really great and it’s a blessing for people like me who are not into touching up their makeup on an hourly basis. The color doesn’t budge easily and stays on for 4-5 hours even with a full meal in between. Colorbar velvet mattes are notorious for staining pink as they fade, but I haven’t noticed any such staining with this particular shade.

Pros of Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick – Very Coffee:

• A pure coffee shade that would flatter most Indian skin tones.
• Well pigmented and glides smoothly.
• Very long lasting.
• Fades evenly and does not leave behind a pink stain.
• Easily available.
• Inexpensive.

Cons of Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick – Very Coffee:

• Might start feeling a bit dry after a few hours of wear.
• Packaging could be better…though at this price I shouldn’t really be complaining!

Recommendation:

Very coffee is a versatile shade that would flatter most Indian skin tones, and can either be toned down, or layered on as per the occasion, making it a great option to have in your vanity. Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipsticks perhaps deliver more than your money’s worth since they are creamy, pigmented and long-lasting. And there’s a plethora of shades to pick from! Totally recommended!

IMBB Rating:

4.5/5

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