Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

Christine — Sun, 18 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000

Pink Pop

Maybelline Pink Pop ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a light-medium pink with cool, blue undertones and a soft, pearly sheen. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied fairly evenly, but there was a bit of color that sunk into my deeper lip lines. The texture was lightweight, thin but not clingy, and had a fair amount of slip. The lipstick stayed on well for four hours on me and was lightly moisturizing.

I’ve reviewed this formula (and I believe the majority of shades released) before, but it’s one of my favorite drugstore lipstick formulas and wanted to update swatches. I was dismayed to see how many shades were discontinued, though, as there are only seven in the current range. The Vivids formula is supposed to have “vibrant color” and a hydrating feel. I repurchased the seven shades still available, and I re-tested them (and re-swatched/photographed!). Overall, the Vivids formula has a very smooth, creamy consistency that has moderate slip and a luminous sheen and semi-opaque to opaque pigmentation. They felt hydrating to me over time and were comfortable to wear. They have a moderate, sweet, floral scent but no discernible taste.

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Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Narcissus (DC, $18.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
MAC Naughty Saute (LE, $19.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Lilac Nymph (47) (P, $57.00) is more shimmery, darker (95% similar).
MAC Asian Flower (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
YSL Fetish Pink (8) (P, $34.00) is more muted, warmer (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever C205 (DC, $22.00) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
NARS Claudia (P, $34.00) is warmer (90% similar).
Maybelline Power Peony (720) (P, $7.49) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
MAC Steady Going (P, $19.00) is lighter, warmer, less glossy (90% similar).
MAC Playtime (LE, $17.00) is darker (90% similar).

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Ingredients

Isononyl Isononanoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Isoeicosane, Ethylenediamine / Stearyl Dimer Dilinoleate Copolymer, Isostearyl Alcohol, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Parfum / Fragrance, Polysorbate 80, Capsicum Annuum Extract / Capsicum Annuum Fruit Extract, Propylene Glycol, Sorbitan Oleate, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Tocopherol, Synthetic Fluorphlogopit, Silica, Tin Oxide. May Contain: CI 45410 / Red 27, CI 45380 / Red 21, CI 77891 / Titanium Dioxide, CI 17200 / Red 33, CI 77491 / Iron Oxides.

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Pink Pop

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

8.5

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Pigmentation

Texture

8.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

86%

Total

Fuchsia Flash

Maybelline Fuchsia Flash ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium fuchsia pink with cool, blue undertones and a cream finish. It had nearly opaque pigmentation that applied evenly on the lips. The lipstick was lightweight, moderately emollient, and glided on without tugging. This shade lasted for four and a half hours on me and was hydrating over time.

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Revlon Own It (P, $10.99) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Playgirl (P, $57.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
MAC Dear Diary (LE, $18.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Urban Decay Anarchy (DC, $18.00) is darker (95% similar).
NARS Full Frontal (LE, $26.00) is darker (95% similar).
Maybelline Electric Fuchsia (DC, $7.99) is less shimmery, lighter, more muted (95% similar).
MAC Lust Extract (LE, $17.00) is darker (95% similar).
MAC Pink Pigeon (P, $19.00) is more shimmery (95% similar).
Urban Decay Anarchy (DC, $22.00) is lighter (95% similar).
NYX Addis Ababa (P, $6.49) is lighter, less glossy (85% similar).

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Fuchsia Flash

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

Longevity

Application

92%

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Shocking Coral

Maybelline Shocking Coral ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a vibrant, medium coral-red with warm undertones and a creamy finish. It was just shy of being truly full coverage, but the color applied evenly and smoothly to the lips with just a smidgen of streaking along the edges (which were not noticeable from a normal viewing distance due to the brightness of the color itself). The texture was lightweight with moderate slip, so it didn’t tug when applied directly from the tube and was comfortable to wear. The formula was hydrating over the five and a half hours the color lasted.

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Shiseido High Rise (225) (P, $26.00) is lighter, cooler (95% similar).
Chanel Remanence (69) (P, $45.00) is darker, warmer (95% similar).
Make Up For Ever Coral Pink (202) (P, $24.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Givenchy Magnolia Organza (301) (P, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Estee Lauder Blossom Bright (P, $30.00) is lighter, warmer (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Stimulant (P, $57.00) is lighter (95% similar).
Tarte Wonder (LE, ) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Impassioned (P, $19.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (95% similar).
Sephora Pisces (88) (LE, $8.00) is more muted, cooler (90% similar).
Makeup Geek Clumsy (P, $15.00) is lighter (90% similar).

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Shocking Coral

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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Product

9.5

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

4.5

Application

92%

Total

Vivid Rose

Maybelline Vivid Rose ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark fuchsia pink with cool undertones and a soft sheen. It had good pigmentation that yielded even coverage on the lips, though it took a second layer to get to full coverage. The lipstick felt smooth going on, creamy enough to glide without tugging but not slide around when worn. It lasted for five hours on me and was hydrating.

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L'Oreal Lacquered Strawberry (P, $9.99) is brighter (95% similar).
Urban Decay Catfight (DC, $22.00) is lighter, cooler (85% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty L'Enfer (P, $60.00) is less shimmery, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Pleasurefruit (LE, $17.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
MAC Hey, Good Looking (P, $24.00) is darker, cooler (90% similar).
Guerlain Gourmandise (DC, $49.50) is warmer (90% similar).
Dior Ultra Atomic (660) (P, $37.00) is less shimmery, brighter, cooler (90% similar).
Maybelline Fuchsia for Me (P, $7.49) is less shimmery, darker, cooler (90% similar).
MAC Party Parrot (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
Estee Lauder Astonishing (912) (P, $32.00) is more shimmery, cooler (90% similar).

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Vivid Rose

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

Total

Maybelline Pink Pop ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Fuchsia Flash ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Shocking Coral ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Vivid Rose ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Pink Pop ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Fuchsia Flash ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Shocking Coral ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Vivid Rose ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

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Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 1)

Pink Pop

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Pink Pop

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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Fuchsia Flash

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Fuchsia Flash

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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Shocking Coral

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Shocking Coral

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Vivid Rose

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Vivid Rose

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