Ooh! So shiny…
Something primitive kicks in whenever I see the mirror-like shine of Maybelline’s Color Elixir by Color Sensational lip gloss ($8.99) on my lips.
I wonder if I have leftover genes from a cave girl who was more interested in collecting shiny rocks and staring into sparkly rivers than gathering dried sticks for the community fire (BO-RING).
Perhaps.
These have been out since fall 2013, but this is my favorite time of year for this kind of shine. The non-sticky medium-weight formula lasts about two hours on my lips and shines like a lacquer.
Um…the flavor and scent? I think they’re a tad unusual, like jasmine and earl gray tea perfume, if that makes any sense. I don’t mind it. It’s just a little…strange.
“Experience saturated lip color, sensuous balm care and polished lip shine from Maybelline New York Color Elixir by Color Sensational. The exclusive smoothing angora brush delivers a polished, even application and smoothing sensation to lips. The balm infused formula, with pure color pigments, leaves lips feeling cushiony soft.”
– ulta.com
There are 20 shades available now ($8.99 each) at drugstores, Ulta and online.
I probably wouldn’t drive to five different Rite Aids all over Marin County to track ’em down, but if I were in the mood for an impulse budget beauty buy, eh, I’d drop one in my cart, along with a bag of Peanut M&Ms, for sure. 🙂
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Mandarin look lovely in tube but on lips it goes slightly patchy .. though scarlet looks ravishing… luscious pout.. 😉
I just bought the mandarin last friday but im torn on wether I wanna keep it or not..on me it just gives a slight hint of pinky peachy color with a load of shine& barely there sparkles, I just don’t like sparkle on my lips.but at least the gloss isnt super sticky just kinda heavy feeling..
I like these colors!
These have a different nomenclature in Asia – divided into GLAM series and POP series followed by numbers. I absolutely LOVE these! I have 3 of the shades and I want more!
I’ve seen them in stores but I haven’t tried or sniff them yet. I’m now curious about the scent. Signature Scarlet looks wonderful.
Those look nice. I was thinking about them but haven’t brought myself to purchase.
The Color Elixirs do have a weird smell and taste. It’s like a powdery perfumy kind of smell lol. I still love the formula though! It’s one of the best glosses I’ve ever tried! I need to grab the Mandarin rapture soon
Woo! These are gorgeous! I wish this line would come to NZ… 🙁 maybe it will soon!
Signature Scarlet looks gorgeous!! I’m a sucker for reds…
Mandarin Rapture is lovely.
I love these. I have quite a few of them. 🙂