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Today's post is about a new launch from Faces Canada. Faces, had jumped on to the lip crayon bandwagon along with Lakme, Revlon and other brands and launched the Faces Ultime Pro matte lip crayons a while. I absolutely loved them and will review them in another post. Now, Faces has launched the creamy version of the same- Ultime Pro creme lip crayon. The lip crayon craze does not seem to be waning anytime soon!
I bought a couple of them last week and used them a few times. Here's what I think about it!
The Shades and Price
Let's begin with the thing I liked the most about this Range - the shade selection. The shade selection of this Range is ample! The colors range from nudes to reds covering the pinks and oranges on the way. You have a choice of ten shades to choose from and the colors are really very beautiful. I am so glad that Faces has always included a good number of nude colors in both the lip crayon ranges. I picked up two colors - Invincible and Fantasy. I had also picked a gorgeous plum - maroon shade called cherry pop for my mother in law. However I do not have it's pictures as she has been carrying it around and absolutely loving it :)
These lip crayons are priced at INR 749 each. I got them for a discount of 25% at the Faces counter in Lifestyles a week ago. Do check out if they still have the offer, in case you are interested. You get a quantity of 4.2 gm in the bullet and the shelf life of the product is 2.5 years from the date of manufacture. The price is not steep but it could have been lower (around 600). However the packaging is quite elaborate ( We will come to that!) and hence the slightly higher price.
The Packaging and the texture
The packaging, as I mentioned above is quite elaborate. The crayon comes in a nice dark metallic grey cardboard box with a compartment inside for the crayon. You have the round stickers corresponding the shade with the shade name printed on it, on one of opening flaps of the box.All the relevant information is printed on the box.
The color of the outer body of the lip crayon corresponds to the actual shade. The crayon comes with a transparent plastic cap on it. The body of the crayons are quite sturdy and nice. Overall the packaging is neat!
The texture of the crayon is smooth and buttery. It is a hybrid between a lip balm and lipstick. One swipe on each lip is all that you need. However, I fear that these crayons may melt in hotter months and become a mess. Even though the crayons are smooth and creamy they are richly pigmented and a delight to wear. Also due to the texture and pigmentation, it is preferable to apply the product with a light hand.
My experience with the Product
Moist/ creamy lip products do not interest me much. I rarely invest in any lip product that is not matte. However, I was so impressed with the shade selection, that I decided to buy a few for the sake of the pretty colors.
Once, I tried on the product, I quite liked it! And, You will definitely love it if you are into the moisturizing lip sticks or even glosses for that matter. Though the texture of the product is similar to a lip balm (it is as hydrating as a lip balm), the pigmentation is simply superb. One swipe of the crayon on my lips and it hides all the pigmentation on my upper lip. It makes my lips look glossy and gives them a color drenched look with one swipe. I don't really enjoy the glossy effect and hence I dab the product with a tissue paper to mattify it slightly. It is quite easy to go overboard with the product and apply too much of it. Doing so will make the product bleed and look quite messy.
Coming to the staying power, the product remains intact on my lips for a good two hours without eating or drinking, after which it starts fading evenly. Even thought the color fades away after a while, the moisturizing effect continue to comfort my lips. Now, One thing I really do not like about this product is how badly it transfers onto and stains everything that comes in contact with my lips! The stains are quite prominent and you have to blot your lips with a tissue before drinking from cups or glasses.
As long as the shades I purchased are concerned, I chose the shades 07 Fantasy - a peachish nude shade and 04 Invincibe - a coral red color. Fantasy, is a nice peachy nude for everyday wear, it will suit medium to fair skin tones. Inspite of being a nude shade it is richly pigmented, and hides all the unevenness and pigmentation on my lips. I see myself wearing this very often!
04 Invincible is a coral red shade which brightens up my face instantly! Its a lovely warn toned red and perks up my yellowish complexion. This shade will look good on tanned warm skin tones as well. However, overdoing this color can make is appear neon, which according to me is not very flattering. Overall both the shades are lovely and I see myself reaching out to them quite often.
Summing up!
Summing the review up, Faces Ultime Pro creme lop crayons are creamy lip crayons with a smooth and buttery texture . They are extremely hydrating and intensely pigmented. The shade selection is excellent and almost all the shades (except a few very light ones) will look flattering on Indian skin tones. They give the lips a very wet and glossy look. Those who worship lip glosses and are wary of using lipsticks can give these a try! The staying power of the crayons is decent as is the price point.
On the flip side, the crayons tend to bleed and it is very easy to overdo these. Therefore one has to be very careful while applying them. Also, they transfer a lot, which is very annoying. Also, overdoing some shades (eg Invincible) can make the color look neon.
I'd rate them - 3.5/5
Will I repurchase?
Nope! The reason being, I love mattes! However had I been a fan of creamy lip products or glosses I would have definitely repurchased it!
Today's post is about a new launch from Faces Canada. Faces, had jumped on to the lip crayon bandwagon along with Lakme, Revlon and other brands and launched the Faces Ultime Pro matte lip crayons a while. I absolutely loved them and will review them in another post. Now, Faces has launched the creamy version of the same- Ultime Pro creme lip crayon. The lip crayon craze does not seem to be waning anytime soon!
I bought a couple of them last week and used them a few times. Here's what I think about it!
The Shades and Price
Let's begin with the thing I liked the most about this Range - the shade selection. The shade selection of this Range is ample! The colors range from nudes to reds covering the pinks and oranges on the way. You have a choice of ten shades to choose from and the colors are really very beautiful. I am so glad that Faces has always included a good number of nude colors in both the lip crayon ranges. I picked up two colors - Invincible and Fantasy. I had also picked a gorgeous plum - maroon shade called cherry pop for my mother in law. However I do not have it's pictures as she has been carrying it around and absolutely loving it :)
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| From L to R - 05 Mochalicious, 09 Berry Punch, 10 Confession, 06 Sun Dew, 07 Fantasy, 03 Envy, 08 Cherry Pop,10 Red Velvet, 02 Sunset Kiss, 04 - Invincible |
These lip crayons are priced at INR 749 each. I got them for a discount of 25% at the Faces counter in Lifestyles a week ago. Do check out if they still have the offer, in case you are interested. You get a quantity of 4.2 gm in the bullet and the shelf life of the product is 2.5 years from the date of manufacture. The price is not steep but it could have been lower (around 600). However the packaging is quite elaborate ( We will come to that!) and hence the slightly higher price.
The Packaging and the texture
The packaging, as I mentioned above is quite elaborate. The crayon comes in a nice dark metallic grey cardboard box with a compartment inside for the crayon. You have the round stickers corresponding the shade with the shade name printed on it, on one of opening flaps of the box.All the relevant information is printed on the box.
The color of the outer body of the lip crayon corresponds to the actual shade. The crayon comes with a transparent plastic cap on it. The body of the crayons are quite sturdy and nice. Overall the packaging is neat!
The texture of the crayon is smooth and buttery. It is a hybrid between a lip balm and lipstick. One swipe on each lip is all that you need. However, I fear that these crayons may melt in hotter months and become a mess. Even though the crayons are smooth and creamy they are richly pigmented and a delight to wear. Also due to the texture and pigmentation, it is preferable to apply the product with a light hand.
My experience with the Product
Moist/ creamy lip products do not interest me much. I rarely invest in any lip product that is not matte. However, I was so impressed with the shade selection, that I decided to buy a few for the sake of the pretty colors.
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| Shade 04- Invincible |
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| Shade 07- Fantasy |
Once, I tried on the product, I quite liked it! And, You will definitely love it if you are into the moisturizing lip sticks or even glosses for that matter. Though the texture of the product is similar to a lip balm (it is as hydrating as a lip balm), the pigmentation is simply superb. One swipe of the crayon on my lips and it hides all the pigmentation on my upper lip. It makes my lips look glossy and gives them a color drenched look with one swipe. I don't really enjoy the glossy effect and hence I dab the product with a tissue paper to mattify it slightly. It is quite easy to go overboard with the product and apply too much of it. Doing so will make the product bleed and look quite messy.
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| I'm wearing the shade 04 Invincible. I look more orange than I am in this picture :( |
Coming to the staying power, the product remains intact on my lips for a good two hours without eating or drinking, after which it starts fading evenly. Even thought the color fades away after a while, the moisturizing effect continue to comfort my lips. Now, One thing I really do not like about this product is how badly it transfers onto and stains everything that comes in contact with my lips! The stains are quite prominent and you have to blot your lips with a tissue before drinking from cups or glasses.
As long as the shades I purchased are concerned, I chose the shades 07 Fantasy - a peachish nude shade and 04 Invincibe - a coral red color. Fantasy, is a nice peachy nude for everyday wear, it will suit medium to fair skin tones. Inspite of being a nude shade it is richly pigmented, and hides all the unevenness and pigmentation on my lips. I see myself wearing this very often!
04 Invincible is a coral red shade which brightens up my face instantly! Its a lovely warn toned red and perks up my yellowish complexion. This shade will look good on tanned warm skin tones as well. However, overdoing this color can make is appear neon, which according to me is not very flattering. Overall both the shades are lovely and I see myself reaching out to them quite often.
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| I'm wearing the shade 07- Fantasy |
Summing up!
Summing the review up, Faces Ultime Pro creme lop crayons are creamy lip crayons with a smooth and buttery texture . They are extremely hydrating and intensely pigmented. The shade selection is excellent and almost all the shades (except a few very light ones) will look flattering on Indian skin tones. They give the lips a very wet and glossy look. Those who worship lip glosses and are wary of using lipsticks can give these a try! The staying power of the crayons is decent as is the price point.
On the flip side, the crayons tend to bleed and it is very easy to overdo these. Therefore one has to be very careful while applying them. Also, they transfer a lot, which is very annoying. Also, overdoing some shades (eg Invincible) can make the color look neon.
I'd rate them - 3.5/5
Will I repurchase?
Nope! The reason being, I love mattes! However had I been a fan of creamy lip products or glosses I would have definitely repurchased it!
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