[Caution] (1) For external use only. (2) Avoid direct contact with eyes. (3) If contact occurs rinse thoroughly with water. (4) Discontinue use and consult a doctor if irritation occurs. (5) Keep out of reach of children.

I’ve always been slightly wary of matte-finish lipsticks (even though the current trend is biased towards this finish, rather than shiny glossy finishes)- and it boils down purely to the crappy, or rather, chappy condition of my lips. On good days, my lips don’t lie (nor flake). On bad days, well, let’s just say I don’t have to travel to the Sahara desert to see what happens when things get too dry. Thus, it was with some trepidation that I tried out these new Innisfree matte-finish lippies.

I say..

The Packaging: A rather standard-issue cylindrical tube with a twist-up mechanism that dispenses the lipstick bullet. The cap is a click-on one. It is slightly slimmer than usual at 1.5cm in diameter.

The Scent: Almost none – if you inhale extremely deeply if your life depended on it, you can get a whiff of very slight fruity fragrance but it’s almost not noticeable.

The Texture/Finish: It glides relatively smoothly onto the skin, with a slight buttery-velvety finish. The first coat yields a rather mildly pigmented colour. You’ll need several coats to obtain the colour intensity in my lip/arm swatches. It doesn’t quite cover up the fine lines in the lips, but I’m glad to report that it doesn’t enhance nor draw unwanted attention to them either.

The Verdict: It may not be the smoothest, most pigmented nor creamiest lipstick I’ve tried, but this certainly ranks among the top few matte lippies on my list. It doesn’t have that super-drying effect that can sometimes make your lips look like a raisin, which is always a blessing for someone with dry and chapped lips. I also like its medium-level intensity, which when combined with the neutral colours, can make for a wearable daytime lippie. I do like the variety of colours that encompasses nudes, corals, pinks and plums, and I also note that the brighter shades i.e.

5,

9 etc will leave slight tints on your lips even after they wear off. They last relatively long despite eating and drinking, and because of the slight tints, the fading of the lipstick isn’t that obvious. A pretty decent matte lipstick (with some slight hydration and creaminess) to try if you’re looking to channel that inner Kylie, but don’t wanna go full-on Kardashian (if you want something like that, try Rollover Reaction).

Yesterday, on the 20th February, Innisfree released their new ‘Real Fit Matte Lipstick’ line; offering both matte and regular formulations. The matte shades focus on variations of red; whereas the standard, somewhat satin finish type are ‘MLBB’ shades. There are 10 colours for each texture.

The advertisements for the range seemingly push the matte type into the limelight more so than the MLBB formula; I’m assuming this is because they haven’t had an ‘all red tones’ collection before (at least not one that is still available).

Innisfree have upgraded their packaging since the introduction of their successful ‘Real Fit Velvet lipstick’ line. The caps are now magnetic, whereas previously the lids provided on the velvet range were thin and less secure. I certainly prefer the new matte black packaging in comparison to the white, cheaper looking packing that quite a few of their lip products have.

After seeing the swatches of this product on the brand’s Instagram page and website, I was instantly drawn to the MMLB shades more than the reds: I initially thought this was perhaps due to personal preference, however when comparing the shades of the two textures side-by-side it is apparent that the MMLB shades have a better colour pay-off.

After going into one of their stores today, I almost purchased shades ‘6 – Cinnamon Peach’ & ‘7 Rosy Chocolate’ both satin type. The colours are to die for, but they’re so soft that I doubt the power of their longevity. Alternatively I ended up buying ‘5 – Burnt Orange’ (matte).

Judging by the swatch (pictured below) the formula does slightly drag which doesn’t do it justice. On my lips, which weren’t dry but bare, it latched onto bits of skin that had begun to flake from needing to work the lipstick back and forth in order to apply it properly. This is definitely a lipstick you need to pat onto your lips rather than using it in swiping motions, which makes achieving a gradient look easy. Their website usefully demonstrates which shades can be mixed together.

At first application I was a little disappointed. It felt uncomfortable and dehydrating. Although after a few minutes the lipstick softened with the warmth of my lips, at which point it really gave a desirable blurring effect without creasing up in the fine lines.

Despite eating and drinking, the lipstick barely budged for 4 hours or so; yet as expected it did tranfer to the straw I was drinking from. For the colour factor and wide range of colours to choose from I would recommend this collection, but regrettably I have to say there are much more decent matte lipsticks available among Kbeauty brands for the same price or less. Rating wise, I’d rate the lipstick as a 6/10.

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With a Sidmool order I received a complimentary ‘Dr. TROUB Skin Returning Functional Hydrogel Sheet Mask’ (- whatever that means). Whenever a brand produces a product or set of products under the name of ‘Doctor’ something, I question the genuinity of the so called ‘professional’ quality they usually claim to have. Why do they always say something along the lines of: ‘formulated based on dermatologist research’. Excuse me, but shouldn’t all skincare products be approved by dermatologists? Basically, I didn’t have high hopes for this sheet mask.

Hydrogel mask packs are comfortable to wear… well, I say this without having mentioned that you have to lay down whilst wearing it. It will slide off no matter how hard you try to fight it. I find that typical cotton sheet masks cause itchiness as skin absorbs the serum/ampoule; this isn’t an issue with hydrogel. It took about 40 minutes for the essence to soak into my skin, which is a usage time of around 15-20 minutes longer than masks made from other materials. I felt rather relaxed, so I didn’t regard the extra waiting time as an inconvenience.

One time use isn’t enough to make an instantaneous difference to skin’s appearance or health: therefore giving a review of it’s performance wouldn’t be accurate. I did however notice that my skin felt plumper and hydrated for a few days longer than the lasting effects of a basic sheet mask, which is usually only for one day.

As a once-a-week pamper mask it’s worth the money. As a daily sheet mask it’s not unique enough to invest in. If you want to make your skin glow youthfully, I suggested collagen masks which tend to be more affordable than this particular mask. In conclusion, I’d rate the mask 7/10.

Which is the best matte lipstick brand?

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Which is the long lasting matte lipstick?

The Miss Rose Soft Paint Matte Long Lipsticks We love this one. It's matte, it feels crème, and it stays on for 16 hours. Damn! The pigmentation is high, and so is the resistance against any transfers, tickle downs, water splashes, smudges, and more.

Is matte lipstick good for your lips?

Even so, applying matte lipstick can cause a discomfort on people who suffer from dry lips. This is because the formula on matte lipstick tends to be more 'dry' comparing to creamy textured lipstick. But that doesn't mean you can't keep up with the trend and maintain your lips' health.

How can you tell if lipstick is good quality?

Apply the lipstick on your wrist to see if it spreads smoothly. When lipstick is still good, it'll spread easily and in an even layer. Swipe the lipstick on your hand or wrist to check its quality. If it slides across your skin, it's probably still good.