Estee Lauder Defiant Coral Pure Color Envy Lipstick Review Swatches Photos

Estee Lauder Defiant Coral Pure Color Envy Lipstick (Rs 2300 INR)

Shade: I have mine in the shade defiant coral, which probably is one of the most hot selling range from the envy sculpt lipstick range, I love that it is a warm toned coral with no pastel to it, and has slight bit orangey-red undertone

Packaging– This is one of the things that I love the best about the envy sculpt , it is a royal blue, so chic and has a magnetic accent, I love it , it has gold accents, which speaks pure luxury, the shape of the bullet has a flat and slanted top, which is so apt for application, I also love the sweet fruity fragrance that the lipsticks have.

Texture & Formula –  Defiant Coral lipstick has a very creamy texture, but not so creamy that it starts to melt, the finish of this one is a satin , with a very soft glossiness to it, it doesn’t really transfer onto cups, glasses etc. I do notice  that it dries out my lips after 2 or 3 hours of wear, also it does get patchy as it dries out. But on initial wear, it is really creamy and soft.

Pigmentation – Pigmentation in whole of the envy sculpt range is any where from decent to extremely good, for the shade that I picked up, I do need a couple swipes for a full opaque coverage, the hand swatches here are 2 swipes, where as the lip swatch is just a single swipe, which is the way I prefer, I always go my lipsticks with just a single swipe.

Staying Power: As mentioned earlier, Defiant Coral lasts on me for about 3 or 4 hours, these aren’t and nor do they promise to be long wearing lip colours , but initial 1 or 2 hours, it stays put, and doesn’t fade or move, but as it is on the lips for a longer period of time it starts to dry out and get patchy.

You can also check out previously reviewed shades Estee Lauder Irresistible & Tumultuous Pure Color Envy Lipstick

Overall Thoughts

In my opinion, the formula of these lipsticks is one of the best I have come across, but that is only during the intial 1 or 2 hours, but after 3 to 4 hours, it starts getting patch and dry and that’s not what I expect when I pay 2300 for a bullet, the lipsticks have a creamy initial wear, and a beautiful and sturdy built quality. All I think as a on is the price, because it doesn’t last as long or rather I should say it doesn’t stay flawless during long hours of wear, so that is what a suggest an improvement on, rest, I really love the colour choices available, and creaminess. 

Ratings – 4/5

*Written By Aditi