ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 Review

Hello all,

Matte liquid lipsticks are very much in trend and when ColourPop started making these, the makeup world was crazy over their lipsticks. I HAD to try their “Ultra Matte” formula. They have come up with a matte version of their Aquarius satin lip and have named it “Aquarius 2.”

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 Review

Price:
$6
Product Description:
The boldest formula of our liquid lipsticks – in one smooth swipe, you’ll get intense color payoff that dries down to a super matte, transfer-proof finish. Meet Aquarius’ new sister, a mauve-y n*de.

Ingredients:ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 ingredients

My Experience with ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2:

The packaging is similar to all the variants; a gorgeous glossy silver capped tube that comes in a unit carton. I could find the ingredients only on the Ultra Matte carton which was a little weird. It has a normal doe-foot applicator. Again, I do not like that wand of this one because it picks up way too much product for my thin lips.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 packaging

“Aquarius 2” is a nice neutral n*de but less peachy compared to the satin version. It is a slightly tricky shade and will work only for fair skin tones. It dries to a shade darker than what it appears. It does not wash me out and it kind of goes on well on my skin tone.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 open

The formula is something I was expecting highly from, but it failed miserably on me ☹ The pigmentation is very good nonetheless, but the texture is something that let me down. It definitely feels comfortable and light on the lips but it is so drying! It tends to settle in each and every line on my lips even though they’re prepped.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 applicator

One more big con I noticed was that it takes a little while to dry, but in that time if I press my lips, it just comes off! It does go on smoothly without being streaky but I cannot press my lips, else it comes off from the middle. Don’t know if it is the same with other shades though, but when I use it on top of any other lipstick, it stays well feeling light.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 swatch on hand

It stays for about 4.5-5 hours without fading or transferring, but it tends to crumble in the middle of the lips and you cannot reapply. It does not transfer to cups, glasses whatsoever. It fades a little if oily food is consumed. Otherwise, it stays on pretty much till it is removed.

ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 lip swatch

Pros of ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2:

  • Lovely packaging.
  • Easy to carry around.
  • Gorgeous neutral n*de shade.
  • Brightens up my face.
  • Does not wash me out.
  • Good pigmentation.
  • Comfortable on lips.
  • Super matte finish.
  • Not streaky.
  • Lasts for up to 5 hours.

Cons of ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2 :

  • Applicator picks up too much product for my thin lips.
  • Settles into lines.
  • Crumbles on the center of my lips after a few hours.
  • Cannot press the lips if it is not dry completely.
  • Feels dry on the lips.

IMBB Rating:
3.5/5
Would I Recommend/Repurchase ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip Aquarius 2?
A nice n*de shade for fair skinned beauties with a bang on matte formula but is drying.

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