Review | Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour 370 Always Extravagant

My favourite lipstick as of late has been a Max Factor one and to get to know that I was one of the lucky winners in a Facebook competition a few weeks ago for a Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour was definitely welcome news :)

 

I went ahead and collected my prize and I got the shade 370 Always Extravagant which I believe is the shade that all winners got. The packaging is very luxurious looking and you can tell right away that you're in for a treat with this product.
 

 

You actually get two products - a lip colour and a clear balm top coat. The shade 370 Always Extravagant is a bright fuchsia based red that's perfect for all skin tones, thus a perfect all-year-round shade.

 

The applicator is a doe foot type for the colour and the balm is just a regular lip balm with a retractable bullet. The actual tubes are very slim and they won't take up a lot of space in your bag if you would want to carry them with you. Well, you can actually get away with carrying only the balm as the colour lasts for ages but more on that in a few.

 

The formula is on the thick side but still very easy to work with. I like the rich pigmentation and although the product dries to a matte finish, it still doesn't feel dry on the lips. The balm is actually there to add shine rather than moisture.

 

It is suggested that you apply the colour first and allow it to dry completely for a minute or so by keeping the lips apart. Then proceed by applying the balm for a glossy finish. You could say that the colour is transfer proof as once dry, it won't even transfer onto the balm bullet.
 

 

Max Factor Lipfinity 370 Always Extravagant just applied without balm (top)
& with balm (bottom)

 

Now I cannot vouch for the claim that this lasts for a full 24 hours but the name Lipfinity is very fitting as on all the occasions that I had worn it, the colour lasted for the whole time and I only needed to re-apply the balm every so often.
 

Max Factor Lipfinity 370 Always Extravagant after 4 hours of wear

I guess this will go down in my favourite lip products list as it ticks all the boxes! And with such a nice variety of shades, you're sure to find one you like!

 

Max Factor Lipfinity Lip Colour is available from various pharmacies and outlets across the Maltese Islands and they retail for €14.70.

 

Review: Catrice Ultimate Lip Glow in 010 One Shade Fits All

Today I am going to review one of the products I was most excited about at the new Catrice products launch. Enter Catrice Ultimate Lip Glow in One Shade Fits All.

As soon as I saw the product, it reminded me of the same concept of lipstick from L'Oreal and Maybelline, minus the hefty-for-a-drugstore-product-price-tag so I was obviously curious to see how the product works.
Luckily for me, I had of these babies in my goody bag and it was the first thing I reached for and applied  it straight away!

It may come across as a scary in-your-face bright orange lipstick once you twist the bullet up from the sleek and sturdy silver tube (same as the Ultimate Shine range but the Lip Glow has Catrice written all around the cap in pink lettering) but in reality you just have to apply it and watch the magic happen!

There is only one shade available and the name is very apt... One Shade Fits All! What this Lip Glow does is basically intensify the natural colour of your lips and it turns to a unique pink colour depending on the natural pigmentation of your lips.  For example, on me it turns out to be a nice rosy bright pink.

Before - bare lips

After

The actual product glides on smoothly and feels very moisturizing on the lips. With regards staying power, the lipstick lasts for an average of 3 hours on me but the colours seems to stay on a bit longer.

Catrice Ultimate Lip Glow will be available later in September and I believe it will retail for around €4.50.