Maybelline Colorsensational Matte Metallics Lipstick Hot Lava Review

Skin tone: medium fair, warm undertones

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Today, I am going to share my views about Maybelline Colorsensational Matte Metallics Lipstick in the shade ‘Hot Lava’. Read on for more details about the product.

Product Description:
Mattes go metallic. Sophisticated brushed metal texture in lavish metallic hues for your most sensationally gilt-y lip look.
From hot lava and copper spark to gunmetal and silk stone, get the matte metallic look with Maybelline’s new supremely sensational.

Price and Quantity: 299 PHP or 450 INR for 3.9 g

My Experience with Maybelline Colorsensational Matte Metallics Lipstick Hot Lava:

The packaging of the lipstick is common and like all other lipsticks of Colorsensational range. There is only a change in the color of the cap. The lipstick tube is rectangular and comes wrapped in a cellophane paper, which has necessary details about the product. The tube has a mirror finish and it closes with a long translucent black colored plastic cap.

There is a color-coded sticker at the base of the lipstick tube, which bears the shade name and number. The brand’s tagline is printed on the lipstick tube in small black fonts. Overall, the packaging is basic and travel-friendly. But, there is nothing too fancy about it.

The shade “Hot Lava” is a true red color with some coral hues. It has lots of metallic shimmers in it, which imparts a nice metallic finish to the lipstick. The shimmers in this lipstick are very small and finely milled into the lipstick and give a nice and non-chunky finish to the lipstick. I personally love the metallic look of this particular shade.

The shimmers are subtle and lovely. According to the brand, this shade is most flattering for medium skin tones and it will suit most of the Indian skin tones. The shimmers add a nice dimension to the lipstick. It is vibrant summery color. Mostly the metallic finish lipstick has a crème formulation, so its matte formulation makes a difference.

This shade has semi-opaque coverage. The colour is buildable with two-three swipes. It looks even on the lips and does not look patchy. It covers the pigmentation of the lips nicely. It has a mild vanilla fragrance, which is barely bothersome. It is a little strong initially and fades away within a few minutes.

The texture of the lipstick is soft, smooth and creamy. It glides effortlessly on the lips and does not cause any dragging. But it slightly tugs and pulls the lips, if the lips are not well exfoliated and moisturized. It is so lightweight and feels super comfortable on the lips. It does not have a thick or heavy texture.

There is no stickiness in the formula. It is neither too drying nor really moisturizing. So, I always use a lip balm beneath to keep my lips hydrated for long. The lipstick does not have creasing tendency even if it is layered on. It does not look patchy and it does not settle into the fine lines of the lips. It does not transfer as much.

The longevity of the lipstick is somewhere around 4-5 hours on my lips without having any meals. But, it does not survive heavy meals and fades away completely leaving gold shimmers all over. The shimmers look gaudy and require instant reapplication. It is easy to remove. The shimmers get wiped off easily and the lipstick does not have any staining issues.

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Pros of Maybelline Colorsensational Matte Metallics Lipstick Hot Lava:

Good packaging
Pretty metallic shade
Non-chunky shimmers
Matte finish
Good pigmentation
Color is buildable
Smooth texture
No dragging of lips
Smooth application
Non-drying formula
Decent lasting power
Non-bothering fragrance
Does not transfer much
No patchiness
Easy to remove