71 - Matte Flirty

Milani Cosmetics: Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipstick in 71 - Matte Flirty (Vegan)

Description: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Meet your matte. Your fantasy matte. The matte that not only feels great (yes, you read that right – it’s actually comfy) but also lasts for hours and has “a-mazing Instagram selfie” written all over it. Infused with grape seed extract imported from Italy, this smear-proof lip soother delivers mega color that won’t budge, even after a close encounter with a cappuccino cup. In sixteen luxe, go-the-distance shades, from the oh-so-sweet, pale pink Matte Innocence to the va va voom, fiery-red Matte Passion. This matte? So major."

Net Weight: 0.14 oz / 3.97 g

Made In: USA 

Distributed By: Los Angeles, CA

Price: $5.99 - To Purchase Online Click Here

Purchased At: CVS Pharmacy Store for $6.29

Packaging:

A recycled, gold-mirrored plastic rectangular tube with the color sample selection, the color assigned number selection, and name of the color shade are located on the bottom of the lipstick tube. The company's name is seen on the top of the lipstick tube in an off beige/gold color. You take the top off to twist up the lipstick for use.

Includes: One lipstick tube.

Application: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Begin applying from the center of your upper lips and work your way to the outer edges. Same application is used for your bottom lips. Tip: Lipliner helps extend the wear & keeps your lipstick from feathering.   When choosing a lipliner shade, match the lipliner to your lipstick shade or match your lipliner to the shade of your lips which will work with all your lipstick shades.   Create a custom lipcolor by using a contrasting lipliner and lipstick shade."

Formula: (Taken from the Milani Cosmetics Website)

"Isononyl Isononanoate, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyethylene, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax), Synthetic Wax, Mica, Stearalkonium Hectorite, C30-45 Alkyl Dimethicone, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Cetyl Dimethicone, Propylene Carbonate, Dimethicone, Ethyl Vanillin, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Laureth-4, Dicalcium Phosphate. +/- May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 28 (CI 45410), Red 34 (CI 15880), Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Manganese Violet (CI 77742)."

Batch Code: H293A

Shelf Life: 18 months

Swatches:

Color Commentary:

Milani Cosmetics' describes the Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipstick in 71 - Matte Flirty as a 'deep raspberry in a matte finish'. It is a deep berry red with cool purple undertones in a matte finish.

Chart Review:

Pros

Cons

Cruelty Free Vegan Vanilla smell Beautiful packaging  Color true to swatch and color selection on the back of the tube. Affordable No feathering Not tacky No crumbling Lightweight Doesn't make the teeth look yellow Gorgeous color for fall/winter Longlasting: about 6 hours before it started to fade

Initial application was patchy so I attempted to try to build up the color but that was a nightmare. Color clings to dry patches. Color does settle into lip lines Not as moisturizing as the other formulations for it can be a bit drying. Color does transfer onto other objects if they come into contact with Color can smudge  Staining of the lips after removal If you are sensitive to smell or don't like the smell of vanilla then this is not for you Packaging can get dirty with fingerprints

Overall Thoughts:

It is with a heavy heart that I regret to inform you that the day I never thought would happen is here.  The reckoning is upon us. Milani Cosmetics has finally let me down. As you are reading this, I may or may not be trying to hold back my tears. My beloved go-to drug store cosmetic's line why do you do this to me? WHYYYY?!? So now that my dramatic tantrum is over lets get to the nitty gritty. In the Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipstick line, there are currently 16 shades available. I have tried out most of them and they have all been amazingly moisturizing for a matte lipstick. Matte Flirty was the exception for me. Before applying all lipsticks and lip glosses, I like to exfoliate my lips with a lip scrub and apply a lip balm. I do this before trying and reviewing any brand. As I was applying it, I noticed a certain tugging on the lips and chalk it up to first time use. I decided to rub it a bit on my arm to warm it up. This did nothing. Once I finally managed to get it on my lips, I noticed it being patchy in certain areas. I have come to notice patchiness in darker color shades from most brands. So I did what I normally do, I tried to build up the product by applying several layers. This was a nightmare. The color started to build up in my lip lines. As Matte Flirty dried down, it would cling to dry patches giving a color distortion on my lips. This was a pain in the butt when I tried to remove it because not only did it stain my lips but was still noticeable in my lip lines. I had to use a heavy face scrub to finally get it off. I really wanted to love this color because it is simply beautiful and for a deep red it doesn't make the teeth appear yellow which can be hard to find. I did not experience any feathering, tackiness, or crumbling. I also enjoyed the slight vanilla smell. Even though this shade wasn't as moisturizing as the rest of the line, it still was long lasting and did not fade till about after 6 hours.

Repurchase: No

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