ColourPop Sashay, Trapeze, & Hi Striker Matte Lux Lipsticks Reviews, Photos, Swatches
Sashay
ColourPop Sashay Matte Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a medium-dark burgundy with subtle, cool undertones and a satin finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly across my lips, but I had some difficulty getting the color to adhere to my inner lip area (which wasn’t something that I experienced with other shades in the range). The texture had a touch more slip compared to other shades, too, but it didn’t slide around or feather during wear. It was lightweight and comfortable to wear over the six hours it lasted for. There was a slight stain left behind, and my lips felt neither dried out nor hydrated at the end.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Velvet Midnight (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, warmer (95% similar).
- Christian Louboutin Beaute Eton Moi (P, $90.00) is glossier (90% similar).
- ColourPop Moondancer (LE, $6.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Self Portrait (LE, $21.00) is darker (90% similar).
- Sephora Purple Red (99) (P, $14.00) is less glossy (90% similar).
- Estee Lauder Deep Secret (P, $32.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
- KVD Beauty Homegirl (P, $19.00) is darker, warmer (90% similar).
- ColourPop Ursula (LE, $7.00) is less shimmery, lighter, warmer (85% similar).
- ColourPop Hello Stranger (P, $10.00) is warmer, glossier (85% similar).
- Fenty Beauty Griselda (P, $18.00) is lighter, brighter, cooler (85% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.12 oz. - $58.33 Per Ounce
The Matte Lux formula is supposed to have a "velvet matte" finish that's "long-wearing" with "intense pigmentation and a soft blurring finish." Most of the shades are quite pigmented with four to six hour wear and a non-drying feel. The texture varied a bit as some shades were smooth, velvety, and thin without emphasizing my lip lines or pulling into them but several separated along my lip lines noticeably or color settled into my lip lines over time. I didn't get much scent from them--possibly subtle sweetness--and no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Matte Lux Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Hydrated Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Sashay
PPermanent. $7.00.
Trapeze
ColourPop Trapeze Matte Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark orange with warm, red undertones and a satin finish. The color coverage was opaque, while the texture felt lightly creamy, velvet-like as it was thin but not clingy or uneven in application. There was noticeable product in my lip lines from the get-go, and it did worsen as time went on. This shade wore well for five and a half hours and was non-drying to wear.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Lisa Eldridge Velvet Morning (LE, $36.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- ColourPop K Bop (P, $10.00) is more muted, less glossy (95% similar).
- Chanel Ardente (48) (P, $45.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
- ColourPop Bootie (P, $6.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Patrick Ta She's Not From Here (P, $32.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Volatile (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Jagger (LE, $36.00) is less shimmery, lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Wild Ginger (P, $55.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Barbecue (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar).
- ColourPop Cruella (LE, $8.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.12 oz. - $58.33 Per Ounce
The Matte Lux formula is supposed to have a "velvet matte" finish that's "long-wearing" with "intense pigmentation and a soft blurring finish." Most of the shades are quite pigmented with four to six hour wear and a non-drying feel. The texture varied a bit as some shades were smooth, velvety, and thin without emphasizing my lip lines or pulling into them but several separated along my lip lines noticeably or color settled into my lip lines over time. I didn't get much scent from them--possibly subtle sweetness--and no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Matte Lux Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Hydrated Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Trapeze
PPermanent. $7.00.
Hi Striker
ColourPop Hi Striker Matte Lux Lipstick ($7.00 for 0.12 oz.) is a deep red with cool, blue undertones and a satin finish. The pigmentation was good–not quite opaque–but applied evenly and smoothly across my lips. It had a lightweight, velvety texture that had enough creaminess to glide nicely along my lips but smoothed out my lip lines, too, without getting into them. The color stayed on well for six hours, left a faint stain behind, and was neither drying nor hydrating.
FURTHER READING: Formula Overview for details on general performance and characteristics (like scent).
Top Dupes
- Chanel Rouge Charnel (56) (P, $45.00) is darker (95% similar).
- ColourPop Evil Queen (LE, $8.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Charlotte Tilbury Carina's Love (P, $37.00) is more muted (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Night Porter (P, $55.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever C404 (DC, $22.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Ruby Woo (Matte) (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- NARS Bloodflower (DC, $28.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Nyma Tang (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery, lighter (95% similar).
- MAC A Rose in Harlem (LE, $19.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- MAC Betty Boop Red (LE, $19.00) is glossier (95% similar).
Formula Overview
$7.00/0.12 oz. - $58.33 Per Ounce
The Matte Lux formula is supposed to have a "velvet matte" finish that's "long-wearing" with "intense pigmentation and a soft blurring finish." Most of the shades are quite pigmented with four to six hour wear and a non-drying feel. The texture varied a bit as some shades were smooth, velvety, and thin without emphasizing my lip lines or pulling into them but several separated along my lip lines noticeably or color settled into my lip lines over time. I didn't get much scent from them--possibly subtle sweetness--and no discernible taste.
Browse all of our ColourPop Matte Lux Lipstick swatches.
Ingredients
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Polyethylene, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax, Hydrated Silica, Lauroyl Lysine, Silica, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Lycium Barbarum Fruit Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Extract, Iron Oxides (CI 77491), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 27 Lake (CI 45410), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891).
Disclaimer: Ingredient lists are as available by the brand (or retailer) at the time of publishing. Please always check product packaging, if it exists, for the ingredient list applicable to the product you're purchasing, or the brand or retailer's website for the most up-to-date ingredient list.
Hi Striker is just gorgeous! But I have a few dupes, so I can’t justify buying it.
Though I was hoping Sashay would perform better, I’m not too disappointed in it! I wonder why it wouldn’t adhere well in your inner lip area. Have you ever experienced that problem before with other lipsticks? If you have, is there a “solution” to this issue, like a lip primer? I wouldn’t want to rely on another product to make a lipstick work for me, but I realllllly love this color and every other aspect of it performed well!
B+ isn’t too terrible for such a deep, rich shade as this! So, yay for Sashay! Depending on how the dark burgundy in the Aaliyah collection does….this could be a “yes”.
The other 2 shades are splendid! But I’m all duped up in both. Trapeze is my favorite!
Stunning shades – love Sashay and Hi Striker the best. These are so beautiful and affordable.