Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick Review

Hello everyone,

This review will be on the Marc Jacobs Le Marc Lipstick in the shade “#236 So Sofia.”

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Product Description:

A rich, velvety, ultra-hydrating lipstick that delivers a dramatic punch of vivid pigment and endless hours of luxurious wear.

What it does:

Indulge your lips with Marc’s new revolutionary 10-hour lipstick that saturates your lips in luxe and creamy, vibrant pigment with just one swipe. Experience unprecedented color payoff from concentrated color-boost pigments that are triple-milled and enriched with hydrating ingredients—leaving lips with ultimate long-lasting color and moisture. Instantly, lips feel plumped and nourished from powerful peptides, antioxidant-rich seaberry, and natural humectants, including meranti and cocoa butter.  The 20 irresistible color-drenched hues were named after iconic women that have inspired Marc throughout his life.

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Price:

Ingredients:

Seaberry, Meranti, Cocoa butter.

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

My Experience with Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick:

This lipstick is the third lipstick out of the 5 Le Marc lipsticks that I own. You can also check out the review of Rei of Light and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang if you wish.

Packaging:

Super classy and luxurious looking glossy black tube with Marc Jacobs embossed on it. It has a button-like addition which is just for show and serves no real purpose. The mechanism is a regular twist up tube inside.

Texture and Pigmentation:

These Le Marc lipsticks are between a cream and a gel.  They glide on the lips with ease without tug or pull and go on with full pigmentation in one swipe, enough to cover even the most pigmented lips. It gives full opaque coverage. The finish is completely matte, but it doesn’t look very monotonous. It has a sheen to it which is not shiny or glossy, but gives the lips a natural pout.

Shade:  The shade “So Sofia” is described as electric watermelon. It is a bright fuchsia pink, not for the faint hearted.  It definitely screams for attention hence it is better to keep the rest of the makeup neutral and let the lips take center stage whenever you apply a shade like this. I absolutely love this shade and how it brightens up the face; definitely a very unique shade and a shade I don’t own in my collection.

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

The matte finish complements this shade very well and makes it very wearable. It will complement most skin tones provided you are brave enough to put this on.

Feel on lips:  Like all matte lipsticks, this too can feel a bit drying but it never leaves the lips feeling parched. It is not hydrating but it is not very drying either. It will accentuate dry patches, so be sure to exfoliate lips before wearing this for best results.  Overall, it’s a very comfortable to wear and it feels very lightweight on the lips.

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Staying Power:  The staying power is very good. It adheres to the lips and stays put for a strong 8+ hours. It will survive light snacking and drinking. It does fade a little from the middle after a full meal and does need a touch up. It does leave a tint as it fades. It does not smear or bleed. It also transfers very minimally.

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Fragrance:  It has a light perfume type scent which is not bothersome to me as it fades quickly.

Overall, I feel pure love for this lipstick. I am head-over-heels in love with this shade and the texture and staying power of these lipsticks is fantastic.  I highly recommend this!

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick

Pros of Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick:

  • Feels lightweight on the lips.
  • Beautiful matte finish.
  • Not too drying but not hydrating either.
  • Comfortable to wear.
  • Does not accentuate fine lines.
  • Does not bleed or smudge.
  • Very good staying power.
  • Light scent.
  • Very pigmented, gives full opaque color in one swipe.

Cons of Marc Jacobs So Sofia #236 Le Marc Lip Creme Lipstick:

  • Expensive.
  • May accentuate dry patchy lips hence exfoliation before use is a must.

IMBB Rating:

4.9/5

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