Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Plaza Pink
I was looking forward to getting this product as it would be my first time to try something from the Maybelline Color Sensational line of lipsticks. Rati had asked me if the Plaza Pink shade was available here, so that saved me the effort of picking out a color from the numerous shades in this line.
Plaza Pink is actually not among the pink shades being offered at the Maybelline counters here, but I easily found it on my favourite online shopping haunt these days, Ebay. The price of it plus the local shipping fee totalled to about 300 Pesos (approx Rs. 322), which is the same as the price it is being sold at in the malls.
The photo of the lipstick above is pretty close to how it looks like in actual. To me it looks like a medium mauve-ish pink, with very fine silver shimmers which aren’t really noticeable on the lips. It does lean towards the cool side and has tinges of purple in it, but it’s not an entirely cool color that warm-toned girls like me can’t wear it. It’s a great color for the office and for daytime wear.
If I want to bring some color to my face though, I can’t rely on this lipstick alone since the cool shade seems to make me look kind of pale or washed out. Blush and/or eye makeup is pretty much mandatory when I use this lipstick, otherwise, I look a bit awkward with just this on my face and no other makeup.
(Photo taken outdoors without flash)
Pink Plaza is a touch darker in person compared to the swatch above, but you can see the cool undertone of the color here. It’s not a shade I would have picked for myself (would probably have chosen my usual medium pink, brown-pink, or coral), but I’m happy to have tried a new color and experimented with it, to see how I can make it work for my coloring and personal style.
Pros of Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Plaza Pink
• I love that the Maybelline Color Sensational Lipsticks are affordable.
• This particular color makes my lips look soft and delicate. Quite appropriate for the office too.
• It’s nicely pigmented. I only need to put on a layer or two for the color to show up.
• The texture is nice and smooth and goes on my lips easily and evenly.
• It feels lightweight and not sticky—after a while I forget that I’m wearing anything on my lips.
• I like the artificial but fun vanilla-caramel scent of it.
• Nice packaging. The colored cap doesn’t look cheap to me.
Cons of Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick in Plaza Pink
• I think some of those with warm-toned skin may find this shade to be too cool. I have medium skin with warm yellow undertones but personally I was able to make it work for me. Paler, cool-toned girls would have no problem at all wearing this, I think.
• Does seem to fade in just a few hours.
Overall I think Plaza Pink is an interesting color, though if you have warm-toned skin it would be best if you try it on at the counter before buying. I would love to try more shades from the Color Sensational line.
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The color looks nice though not sure if it will suit my warm skin so much..maybelline color sensational is a fab range :yes:
Parita, yeah, best to try it first to see how it suits your skin tone. :)) I think so as well, so many shades to choose from and I really like the price. :shy:
very pretty color..i am thinking it would look good on most skin tones.
It is quite a pretty color indeed Aruna. :))
I have this lippie and I adore it! Prettiest pink in my kitty ^.^
It is quite a pretty pink Sukanya. :))
It is such a pretty pink ida. sad it got disc at many places here. :((
Rati it seems to have gotten discontinued at the Maybelline counters here as well. Was lucky to find it on eBay. :))
oh!!! 🙂
THis luks beautiful Ida :toothygrin: but am nt sure this will suit me 😐
True, Shweta, it’s a beautiful shade, but not a universally flattering shade I think. :))
ohh this is a nice diif shade & yes Ida, v shud try sum unusual shades too sumtime.. :whistle: :whistle: :whistle:
Nids, I realized that with this lippie. :)) It’s different from the pinks I have, and it’s fun to experiment with colors I don’t typically use. :))
this was my first purchase from maybelline, i love this shade :thumbsup:
Great color for a first-time purchase Taps. :))
kamusta ka na Ida? :toothygrin: tandaan ako?
maganda shade! pag ibig ito.
Nice review Ida. 🙂 I have this…..and it works for my warm skin tone too. But I just apply it very lightly and top it with a clear gloss. Very pretty pink 🙂
Jinal oo naman. :)) Mabuti ako, kamusta ka? :cute:
Thanks Jinal. :toothygrin: Ooh, I haven’t tried topping this with clear gloss. It sounds like it would look nice. :))
Mabuti naman :))
Yeah do try it. Looks very pretty Ida.
pretty pink ida and nice review :waytogo:
Thank you Jyo. :toothygrin:
:stars: :stars: luks gud :thanks: :thanks:
:)) :)) :)) :cute:
Hey Ida, I got this and i like it a lot. like u said its a super cool color 🙂
Yup Gaea. :)) It’s literally, and figuratively, a cool pink. :cute:
I loved this shade but it was too bright on me 🙁
Yeah it’s a pretty shade Aarthis but I can also see how it can be too bright or cool for some. 🙂
I meant *Aarthi. :))
pretty shade.. 🙂
Yupyup :))
I have one in a corallish pink shade… I forgot the number, it’s pretty good, but doesn’t last long 🙁
Yeah this doesn’t last long on me either. But I don’t mind much, since it’s not so expensive, I guess. 😀
I searched for this in almost 5-6 walgreens/CVS… everywhere it was either sold out or not there… seems this is very very popular!
Could it possible have gotten discontinued there Bee? ?:) According to Rati, in India it is, and here in Manila this shade sin’t available at the stores either.
Nice review,Ida! :thumbsup:
Pretty pinky shade!
Thanks Tanu! :))