Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

Christine — Mon, 19 Jun 2017 18:00:00 +0000

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.

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Make Up For Ever Orange (300) (P, $24.00) is lighter (95% similar).
MAC Neon Orange (P, $19.00) is darker (95% similar).
Illamasqua Soaked (P, $26.00) is brighter (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).
MAC Ravishingly Rich (P, $23.00) is more shimmery (90% similar).
Chanel Coco (416) (P, $37.00) is lighter (90% similar).
Urban Decay Bang (DC, $22.00) is darker, more muted, cooler (90% similar).
NARS Geraldine (P, $34.00) is lighter, brighter (90% similar).
ColourPop Desert Aura (LE, $8.00) is more shimmery, lighter (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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Electric Orange

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

B+

8.5

Product

8.5

Pigmentation

8.5

Texture

Longevity

Application

88%

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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.

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LORAC Red Rose (LE, ) is lighter, warmer (90% similar).
Buxom Scoundrel (DC, $21.00) is darker (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Jasmin Rouge (P, $57.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Lancome Caprice de Rouge (132) (P, $32.00) is cooler (95% similar).
Tom Ford Beauty Luciano (P, $36.00) is darker, more muted (90% similar).
Make Up For Ever Iconic Red (400) (P, $24.00) is darker (95% similar).
Shiseido Poppy (RD312) (DC, $28.00) is warmer (95% similar).
Chanel No. 02 (LE, $45.00) is darker, less glossy (95% similar).
MAC Maria Moretti (LE, $19.00) is less glossy (95% similar).
Givenchy Heroic Red (321) (LE, $36.00) is less glossy (95% similar).

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On Fire Red

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

94%

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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.

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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).
Bite Beauty Stir (DC, $24.00) is lighter (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).
MAC Romantically Inclined (LE, $19.00) 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).

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Brazen Berry

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

A-

8.5

Product

Pigmentation

Texture

9.5

Longevity

Application

91%

Total

Maybelline Electric Orange ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline On Fire Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Brazen Berry ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Electric Orange ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline On Fire Red ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

Maybelline Brazen Berry ColorSensational Vivids Lip Color

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Maybelline ColorSensational Vivids Lip Colors Reviews, Photos, Swatches (Part 2)

Electric Orange

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Electric Orange

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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On Fire Red

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On Fire Red

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Brazen Berry

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Brazen Berry

DCDiscontinued. $7.99.

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