Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)
Electric Orange
Maybelline Electric Orange ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium orange with warm, red undertones and a cream finish. It had semi-opaque pigmentation that applied evenly to the lips. The lipstick was lightly creamy with moderate slip but did not slide around while worn. I did notice a subtle amount of color that had settled into my lip lines. It wore well for four and a half hours and was moisturizing over time.
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.
Top Dupes
- MAC Neon Orange (P, $20.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Illamasqua Soaked (P, $26.00) is brighter (95% similar).
- Make Up For Ever Orange (300) (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Out of Control (P, $32.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- Milani Sweet Nectar (P, $5.49) is brighter (95% similar).
- NARS Geraldine (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- Chanel Coco (416) (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- MAC Tart & Trendy (LE, $20.00) is lighter, more muted (90% similar).
- NARS Timanfaya (P, $25.00) is lighter (90% similar).
- Gucci Beauty Agatha Orange (302) (P, $42.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
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.
Electric Orange
DCDiscontinued. $7.99.
On Fire Red
Maybelline On Fire Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium red with cool, pink undertones and a natural sheen. The consistency was incredibly smooth, almost jelly-like as it glided on the lips and delivered even, semi-opaque color coverage that sat well on the lips. This particular shade seemed to give my lips the illusion of smoothness and plumpness. It wore well for five hours and was lightly hydrating, and there was a subtle, reddish stain left behind.
Top Dupes
- Guerlain Greta (DC, $58.00) is lighter, brighter (95% similar).
- MAC Maria Moretti (LE, $20.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
- Buxom Scoundrel (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
- Chanel No. 01 (LE, $38.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
- Tom Ford Beauty Sonja (LE, $36.00) is lighter (95% similar).
- Sephora Popsicle Lips (28) (P, $8.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- Estee Lauder Vengeful Red (P, $32.00) is darker, more muted (95% similar).
- L'Oreal Enamel Red (P, $9.99) is brighter (95% similar).
- Shiseido Poppy (RD312) (DC, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar).
- LORAC Red Rose (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
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.
On Fire Red
DCDiscontinued. $7.99.
Brazen Berry
Maybelline Brazen Berry ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color ($7.99 for 0.15 oz.) is a bright, medium-dark magenta purple with warm, pink undertones and a cream finish. It had a noticeable glossiness but did not slide around as it was slightly tacky on the lips, which helped it adhere better to the lips. It had good pigmentation, though it was not full coverage, and the color applied evenly. This shade lasted for five hours on me, left a subtle stain behind, and was hydrating.
Top Dupes
- Marc Jacobs Beauty Willful (248) (P, $30.00) is brighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- NARS Silvia (P, $34.00) is lighter, less glossy (95% similar).
- MAC Vogue en Violet (P, $23.00) is lighter, cooler (90% similar).
- Makeup Geek Prankster (P, $12.00) is darker (95% similar).
- MAC Romantically Inclined (LE, $20.00) is more muted, less glossy (90% similar).
- Clinique Grape Pop (P, $19.50) is lighter (90% similar).
- NARS Full Frontal (LE, $26.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
- MAC Seductive Intent (LE, $19.00) is darker, less glossy (90% similar).
- MAC Night Blooming (LE, $19.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
- Bite Beauty Stir (DC, $24.00) is lighter (90% similar).
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.
I can’t wear orange-ish lip colors myself, but Electric Orange looks FANTASTIC on you!
Thank you, Susan!
I feel the exact same way, wish it would look as good on me as on Christine
Not sure if I can pull of the color, but Brazen Berry is really pretty!
It is!
Did they just rerelease the same colors cause I have BRazen Berry and a pink from the vivid collection last year
They’re not new – I’m re-reviewing since the last time was a few years ago, and as they’re a really great find at the drugstore, I wanted to make sure the ratings + photos were of current quality.
Gotta say, I’m very disappointed that Maybelline DC’d some of their best Vivids. No more Vibrant Mandarin or Neon Red. I’m kicking myself for not getting Vibrant Mandarin! As for what remains, I have On Fire Red, which I bought before realizing that MAC was about to restock their Maria Moretti lipstick. It is the *perfect* backup dupe!
I wonder why they discontinued! 🙁
Brazen berry is so summery and fresh looking!!!!
I love the finish!
Brazen Berry is very pretty! I love how it looks a little more pink on the lips!
Along with NYX lipsticks, these are my absolute favorite drugstore lipsticks. In fact, I’ve already gone through two brazen berries!
Nice!! 🙂 Is Brazen Berry your favorite of this formula?
It is! I also love Shocking Coral.
On Fire Red and Electric Orange are just glorious shades and I love this range too.
Very upset Maybelline seems to be consolidating the line, these are great lipsticks! My favorite was the lilac shade from the Rebel Blooms release, and that entire batch seems to be gone!
Me too, Char! I wish I knew why 🙁
Could you also link Part 1 when you publish your review to Part 2 of these lipsticks here? Actually would you do this for all multi-part reviews in the future? thanks.
http://www.temptalia.com/maybelline-colorsensational-vivids-lip-colors-reviews-photos-swatches-part-1/
How does the vivids formula compare to the rest of the colorsensational lipsticks?
I haven’t tried one of their regular ones (from the core range) in awhile, but I believe these are brighter overall.
Brazen Berry is so much lighter than it seems in the tube!