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Swatches

In Action

My Take

First of all, take time to notice the HUGE difference between color representation on the cap and the color of the lipstick itself. On the cap, it looks like a reddish-mauve but IRL, the lipstick is a purplish-pink. That'll cause some confusion, maybe even disappointment for some who would be expecting a different color. I don't know if it's the same for the other shades on this range.

Now, moving on to the performance of the lipstick. I think the name Color Riche is really appropriate for this lipstick because it is really rich in color and pigment when applied. It does give full color payoff in one swipe. It glides on the lips very smoothly. It is comfortable to wear. It hydrates lips and it doesn't highlight patches.

On the minus side, it transfers a lot. That is to be expected from a lipstick with a shiny-creamy finish. It will stay put on your lips and the color would still be vivid even up to four hours but if you eat, it will fade away. That is exactly what happened when I had a hearty meal of fried chicken with gravy at KFC, so I really had to reapply. 

I'm playing with colors again today. :)

This time it's Orange! Like Oh-range! I remember trying fuchsia in the past when I reviewed the Avon Ultra Color Matte and realized that the color wasn't just for me. You can read my review here. So, how did it go down for me with this baby?

Read more after the jump!

Before I get down to business, let me first do a back story about how I got hold of this lipstick. I've mentioned a lot in my blog that we have been affected severely by Typhoon Yolanda/Haiyan in November 2013. You can read my reflections here. There was an outpouring of love and support from so many people around the world and we received lots of things from food and housing supplies to hygiene kits. But in December 2013, shortly before Christmas, my father came home with a different kind of relief goodies. Guess what it was?

Yes, it was a goodie which contained a combo of Maybelline and L'Oreal products. In the face of a huge challenge such as Yolanda, L'Oreal reminded us that prettifying ourselves is part of getting-back-on-our-feet process!

Product Name: L'oreal Color Riche Moisturizing Lipstick

Shade: C411 Wild Tango (Pearly)

"According to L'Oreal Paris . .

Packaging

I think it's a hit in the elegance department. It's golden in color and the cap lock closes well. It haven't observed any breakage in it.

The Experience

Sniff sniff.. And no, it doesn't have any scent. :)

At first glance you can indeed see that it's very vivid in color and that there are golden flecks incorporated in the stick.

Indeed, it glides smoothly and is creamy in texture. It is also very moisturizing and doesn't settle on the lines of my lips. It's very moisturizing in fact that I would understand that if it can't live up to its other claim that can last an all day wear. Long wear is always associated with matte lipsticks. 

It lasted up to 4 hours on my lips, with eating and drinking in between. It fades into a coral shade then leaves a reddish-pink tint in the end.

If it were up to me, I'd like to wear this very lightly. Just one swipe maybe. It also needs a lip liner because the color tends to bleed easily outside of your lips.

 

Orange is indeed a transformer, especially if you are feeling a bit gloomy. It can immediately add life to your face or to your complexion.