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| L to R: Maybelline Color Elixir in Intoxicating Spice, Captivating Carnation |
Just as L'Oréal released their new Colour Riche Extraordinaire lipgloss/lipstick hybrids (reviewed
here), Maybelline introduced the Color Elixirs. It's really a toss up as to which I prefer. Both the Extraordinaires and the Color Elixirs have a definite gloss finish but both feel almost creamy on the lips. Available in 20 shades, I picked up two of the Maybelline Color Elixirs, in Intoxicating Spice (a plummy brown) and Captivating Carnation (a bright rosy pink).
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| Captivating Carnation |
The Color Elixirs feature a flattened doe foot applicator that is on an angle, making application a breeze. The two Color Elixirs I have seem to be less pigmented than the L'Oréal Extraordinaire I have (in Rouge Allegro) but both really have extraordinary textures. They are glossy, but not sticky (as I said above, they feel almost creamy on the lips). I don't know if either actually give my lips any moisture, but they definitely have not dried out my lips.
Captivating Carnation is a beautiful shade that can be worn everyday. I'm sure I will get a ton of use out of this during the spring. It's less 'in your face' than a lot of the bold lips I wear during winter, yet it gives a fresh pop of color. It had pretty good lasting power for a gloss, as well! I went a few hours without needing a touch up.
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| Captivating Carnation |
When swatched, Captivating Carnation seems like a warm-leaning rosy shade. On my lips, it is a bit cooler and a bit brighter, which I happen to love. Because it is not fully opaque, this will probably look a bit different on everyone. If you are a gloss lover (or if you love the look of lipgloss, but hate the sticky feeling), it is really worth picking up one of the Color Elixirs--they rank up there with the best lipglosses I've ever tried...and I've tried a lot. Maybelline is also running coupons for $2 off of the Color Elixirs, so be sure to use one on your purchase.
thank you for the review and the heads up on the coupon! you look lovely in that shade. i think i'll pick it up next time i see it (:
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