Skin type: dry and occasionally acne prone
Skin tone: fair with neutral undertones
Hello dolls,
It has been long since I hauled something from Colorbar. Their ‘Velvet Matte’ lipstick range is my long-time favourite when it comes to picking beautiful matte lipsticks at a pocket-friendly price. Recently, I purchased some shades from their Velvet Matte Lipstick range. Today I will talk about the shade ‘Deep Fantasy’ from this range. Read the detailed review to know how it fared for me.
Price: INR 325 for 4.2 g
Product Description:
For a rich lip color with a creamy shine, the Velvet Matte Lipstick, available in 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.
My Experience with Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Deep Fantasy:
Needless to mention, the ‘Velvet Matte’ lipstick range from Colorbar has a gigantic collection of about 50 shades. Huge and confusing, isn’t it??? Anybody who has ever asked me for an affordable matte lipstick, this is the first range that strikes my mind instantly. Now let’s get started with the packaging.
Packaging:
This matte lipstick bullet comes housed inside a shiny round silver tube with a transparent cap on it. The colour of the shade is clearly visible from the top of the lipstick bullet and you can peek through the shade of the lipstick inside. This type of packaging makes shade identification a lot easier. On the body of the tube, the brand name is written in black font.
No details about the ingredient list is mentioned anywhere on the packaging. The shade name and quantity detail is also provided at the bottom of the lipstick case via a sticker. The cap shuts with an audible click. The packaging is very sturdy and you easily carry it around everywhere. Overall, I love the simple yet classic packaging of this lipstick.
Shade:
Colorbar ‘Deep Fantasy’ shade is a super gorgeous deep pink colour with a mix of red undertones to it. It will flatter people with cooler undertones more. The colour looks extremely vibrant on lips. I love such vibrant lip colours and I am sure you would fall in love with this beautiful shade as well.
A sure head-turner, it brings your face to life and brightens up your complexion. This shade is perfect for daytime wear as well. It will suit all age brackets with ease. You can easily rock such stunning shades during parties and wedding occasions. Plus it has a matte finish, so it is definitely apt for long-day wear without frequent touch-ups.
Pigmentation:
This shade is perfectly pigment packed. It is high on pigmentation with a super-rich colour intensity which is great for everyone! A single swipe is all you need to get opaque coverage but it needs slight pressing to occupy the lips properly. It covers lip pigmentation well. For my lips, I had to apply two coats of it for obtaining the best colour pay off.
The quality is really good at this price value. This lipstick has a very pleasant vanilla fragrance. Personally, I love vanilla scents, so I have no problem with this odour. It should not be a problem for sensitive noses as the fragrance is not too overpowering.
Texture:
As per the product description, this lipstick gives a velvet matte finish on application. The texture isn’t drying kind of matte. It is more of a creamy matte lipstick which gives velvety finish upon application. It does not have any sort of shimmer or sheen in it and gives a beautiful definition to your lips. It has a smooth application and does not tug lips much. It is buildable and adjusts well to layering.
I loved this formula, even though it has a matte formulation it never dries out my lips. The nourishing formulation of this lipstick is due to the presence of Vitamin E in its ingredients list which promises to keep your lips look healthy always. But I would not say that the creaminess in this lipstick is sufficient enough to meet the requirements of overtly drying lips. It is perfect for normal lips.
The formula glides on very smoothly and very little product is needed for total coverage. So, this lipstick feels extremely comfortable on my lips. It has a feather-light formula and does not feel like I’m wearing something on my lips. However; this one definitely is not a transfer proof lipstick as the formula is not fully matte.
It does transfer slightly, but the colour intensity on the lips does not very much due to this. It does not crease or accentuate the fine lines of your lips. Another thing about this range is that they do leave a prominent stain upon fading. I have found the same thing in all the other shades as well. You might count this thing in the demerits list.
But it does not crack or flake off. So your lips do not feel chapped after wearing it. Since the formula is matte, but to avoid highlighting any sort of patchiness or settling into fine lines, exfoliation is necessary. I usually prefer prepping my lips and moisturizing it with a lip balm to avoid any sort of dryness. Other than the exfoliation part, I absolutely have no complaints about its texture and quality.
Staying Power:
This lipstick lasts for over 5-6 hours without food or drinks. The problem with this lipstick starts after having heavy meals as it gradually starts to fade away from the centre of your lips. So wearing time is pretty good but these do transfer a little. As I already mentioned before that these do leave a stain after fading and I do find it quite ridiculous.
If you have no problem with staining then it will be perfectly okay for you. However, it is pretty easy to reapply this because it does not feel tacky at all. It is quite even and does not get messy. The lipstick can be easily removed with any makeup remover.
Overall:
For a lipstick-freak girl like me, who keeps dodging between different brands, the velvet matte range from Colorbar is a decent purchase and I am more or less happy with the purchase. Especially, because it does not feel heavy on the pockets and has a good performance as a matte lippie. I feel this shade is great for all Indian skin tones and I do recommend it to the readers.
Pros of Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Deep Fantasy:
• Travel-friendly packaging and convenient to use
• Great shade selection
• A beautiful, vivid, deep pink shade with reddish undertones
• Statement shade
• Very affordable
• Perfect for parties and weddings
• Covers lip pigmentation
• Looks beautiful on the lips
• Suits all Indian skin tones
• Great pigmentation
• Lightweight and comfortable
• Gives a velvety matte finish
• Smooth and creamy texture
• Does not feel dry at all
• Decent staying power
• Does not crack or flake off
• Does not settle into fine lines
• Removal is pretty easy
Cons of Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Deep Fantasy:
• Transfers a little on objects
• Prepping up and moisturization of lips is necessary
• Cannot survive heavy meals
• Does leave behind a stain on the lips upon fading
IMBB Rating: 4.5/5
Will I Repurchase/Recommend Colorbar Velvet Matte Lipstick Deep Fantasy?
I highly recommend this!
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