The other day I was at Shopper’s Stop checking out some clothes when I noticed a new display at the Revlon counter. Yes, the Ultra HD Matte Liquid Lipcolors are here and available in 8 shades. I had a mild heart attack when the guy at the counter said that these are priced at Rs 1195. My immediate reaction was WTH! I’ll just pay Rs 250 more and get a MAC lipstick. But again, the packaging and the shades looked pretty, this was a new range and they were also giving a CCD voucher for 6 free capuccinos or tropical icebergs to be redeemed over a period of three months. So, I went ahead and bought the shade Passion and technically paid around Rs 400 for the lipstick (6 Tropical Icebergs cost Rs 804 :D)
The packaging is quite fancy. The lipstick comes in a red pouch with the product name printed on it. The tube itself has a flat round shape (the Chambor matte liquid lipstick packaging is very similar) and there is a sponge applicator inside. When you open the cap, you will be hit with a very strong and synthetic vanilla milkshake type smell so be aware if you have a sensitive nose. I wish Revlon toned down the smell a few notches because it is just way too strong. Thankfully, the smell subsides in a few minutes.
Coming to the formula. these are definitely not matte liquid lipsticks! I would call them a hybrid of a lip balm, gloss and a liquid lipstick. When you apply, it feels almost lip balm like and there is considerable shine. The color settles down after nearly an hour to a semi-matte/creamy finish that feels very comfortable on the lips. Passion is a beautiful red with excellent pigmentation. The problem is that it transfers so if you are eating and drinking, you will leave your mark pretty much everywhere. If you don’t plan on doing any of that, the color will stay put for nearly 5-6 hours without fading or feathering.
Now for the big question. Are these worth it? If you are looking for a true matte liquid lipstick, these are not for you. However, if you are not a matte liquid lipstick fan, you will love this formula because of how light, creamy, moisturizing and comfortable it feels on the lips. So it really depends on personal choice. 1195 I still think is way too much and the price should have been within the 800 mark. If it is any consolation, you get free coffee with each purchase 😉
Here I am wearing Passion. What do you think of the shade and of this range? Would you buy any of the lipcolors?
Amrita says
Hey Dolon.. Damn this shade is looking gorgeous on u.. 🙂 Not totally matte look though and yeah pricey stuff..
Dolon says
Thanks Amrita 🙂
renji says
loved it on you!! I am definitely going to pick more shades from this collection
Dolon says
Thanks sweetheart 😀 I loved the formula and the shades are so pretty!
Pankhuri says
Looks beautiful on you 🙂 I have ordered three lip colours from this range… now waiting for my order
Dolon says
Oh wow. What shades did you order?
Shubha Juyal says
Love the colour..but WHT is happening to Revlon and their new Lipstick launches…same was with that HD hippie…1195!
Dolon says
I know! way tooo high
Agnibanya says
Lovely review..Btw, I have another from the range called and love it …Just that these aren’t really matte per se..still
Dolon says
I read your post :D. That color is so pretty!
Priyanjana Roy says
I think these are way too expensive without the vouchers :P.
and why do the se companies call a lipstick matte , when it actually is not !!
Priyanjana Roy recently posted…#PlayItFair with Allen Solly
Dolon says
Seriously! Its more like a lip cream and not matte at all. The vouchers kinda ease the pain slightly 😀
Soumi chatterjee says
That Colour is really nice ,looking so pretty on you, but spending that much amount is not worth it !! Revlon has increased their pricing like anything !!! I think I will skip this one 🙁
Dolon says
Agree Soumi. Price is too high 🙁
Kinkinee says
I got the shade addiction…But the price…
Dolon says
Sigh :(. Addiction is very pretty!
Soumita Dey says
Truely won’t pay so much for this ….coz chambor ones r much more better. ..and I found the shades are limited too..btwn u looking lovely as always…☺☺
Dolon says
Thank you Soumita :D. I love the Chambor ones! Excellent matte formula
Aditi says
The shade is pretty for sure and the packing is novel as well.. but what has happened to Revlon…I mean the price! They would soon rank among the high end makeup brand in India this way!
Aditi recently posted…Makeup Haul ft. Lakme, L’oreal, Maybelline, Miss Claire, Faces and More!
Dolon says
Really. With every new launch, they are hiking their price. So not fair 🙁