I am a girl with dry lips and numerous lip wrinkles/ fine lines, so I avoid anything that says “Matte” or “Long wearing” since they make my lips look gross and feel uncomfortable. But after looking at these Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquers at MUAstore, I gave into the temptation and ordered two shades for me. MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer comes in 5 shades, and there are some really bold/ bright colors available and I picked Velvet Lip Lacquer Reckless.
Packaging – MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer Reckless comes in a lip gloss alike packaging, tube with a wand. It looks like a frosted glass packaging ! I like the packaging except the wand, it has a round head that makes it little difficult to get clean finish.
Shade – Velvet Lip Lacquer Reckless is a classic deep red shade. It looks amazing and would suit all complexions. Color is true to the swatch above.
Texture & Formula – Reckless Goes on like a liquid lipstick, thick and opaque and settles into a matte finish after few minutes. It doesn’t take too long to dry but don’t smack your lips when its wet or it will crumble, once set it doesn’t move, transfer or fades even after meal. Its a long wearing lip lacquer so exfoliating lips is highly recommended , also you shouldn’t forget to apply a lip balm underneath for smoother application & comfortable wear. Formula isn’t overly drying nor does it feels unpleasant. Finish is velvety matte, i.e. matte but not flat matte.
That’s how MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer Reckless looks on me with and without Flash
Pigmentation – Shade is very pigmented and one swipe covers lip pigmentation easily.
Staying Power – It stays on me for good 5-6 hours with formula peeling off after full course meal. It doesn’t transfer on cups/glasses and doesn’t feel sticky or heavy. If you want to reapply , completely wipe off the formula applied before, and apply fresh layer.
MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquer Reckless (£ 3) available at MUA Store Online
Overall Thoughts
Despite of staying away from matte/ long wearing formulas , I am really glad that I picked MUA Luxe Velvet Lip Lacquers. Reckless is a beautiful red and looks amazing. Formula isn’t overly drying or unpleasant, it stays on for good 5-6 hours and survives full course meal. It doesn’t transfer or bleed, and stays in place with a bit of formula peeling off after meals. Only thing that bothered me was shape of wand, I mean achieving a neat finish is bit of a problem, maybe after some practice I will get used to it. If you can get your hands on these, do try them, these are excellent value for money.
Ratings : 3.75/5
poorna
Hmm, reminds me of Sleek Matte Me range, but love this color on you!
Shalini
Thanks Poorna, I haven’t tried matte me range yet
Sharmistha Guha Chowdhury
Omg 😛 am just faint by seeing the color.. its drop dead gorgeous..
and you look damn hot in this shade.. 😀 <3
I want this.. 🙁
Shalini
I know the color is superb 🙂 Thanks Sharmistha 😀
Manasi
Lovely color!! It gives the matte look….
Shalini
Yes finish is amazing !
Manasi
You have reviewed red shade of almost all brands…..which one is your favorite??
Manasi recently posted…My FAB BAG: January 2014
Shalini
Ruby Woo will be my all time fav 😀
Gauri
You look gorgeous Shalini..
Shalini
Thanks Gauri <3
Jasmine
Looks beautiful on you!! I m dying to get my hands on these :))
Jasmine recently posted…Review: Oriflame Beauty Perfecting Face Primer
Shalini
The best time to buy these is either during sale or free shipping 😀
Bhumika
oo…Looks fab ! Like Sleek Matte Me..
Shalini
Thanks Bhumika
Sangeeta
The pigmentation is insane. So deep.
Sangeeta recently posted…Park Avenue: Beer Shampoo
Shalini
True Sangeeta, It has everything you don’t expect in a budget beauty product
Vipra S
Its soo Beautifully pigmented 🙂 .. The packaging looks Classy and Shade is a Head-spinner 😉
Looks Killer on you Dear <3
Vipra S recently posted…Fashion Files 12th Edition – Filmfare Awards Red Carpet 2014
Shalini
Thanks Vipra 🙂
Jhilmil D Saha
That’s a red red….you look so gorgeous and sport red lips so well. I am so scared of wearing red on my lips :-p
Shalini
Thanks Jhilmil, try wearing one once and you would never wear any other color ever 😀
Nia
I Want this 🙁 too bad I do not have a credit card and probably will never be able to buy MUA 🙁
Nia recently posted…Clinique Looks : Play with Violets