MUA Luxe Velvet Matte Lipstick Review

A few weeks ago, I was admiring my makeup collection, as you do, and I realized that I don't own that many actual lipsticks. As much as I am a gloss girl, you can't go wrong with a good lipstick so I wanted to expend my collection a little but on a budget. MUA released these lipsticks a few months a go and I knew I had to try them so that is what I am going to be reviewing today

This lipstick is part of the MUA LUXE range and they are the Velvet Matte Lipsticks. You can get these from Superdrug and they retail for £3. They come in 12 shades ranging from light to dark but for the most part, they are nude lipsticks. Superdrug claims these lipsticks to be "Full pigment, velvet matte lip-shade. With its unique and luxurious design this lipstick applies smoothly for a full coverage, gorgeously matte finish."

When we talk packaging, I can't fault this. My initial thoughts holding this lipstick was that it was flipping heavy like luxuriously heavy which I love. I know that it isn't as travel friendly, but they really tried to make this lipstick very luxurious looking and I think that they did a great job. For the appearance I love the black and gold, it is so classy and sleek looking and I love that it is a matte finish also. Opening the tube, it is super sturdy and strong so the shut on it is super secure and not cheap at all, which I have no idea how they did. You definitely won't have to worry about this lid falling off and everything about the packaging is just so sophisticated and I have never seen brand so affordable take so much care into their packaging but I think that it makes such a difference.

Talking about the shade and everything, I picked up the shade #10 just because I had no idea on the colours but I bought this one because it looked like a pale nude. One special touch that made to this lipstick was the shape of this bullet which I think is so unique and different. It is engraved in a geometric pattern which is so photogenic but practically it is pretty awful. I don't want to make this super negative but I do really hate the applicator because it is so difficult to apply. It's difficult to get an even and sharp coat of this when the applicator is so unpractical. As much as it is beautiful and different, I do wish that they stuck with a regular bullet shape.

The shade #10 is a pale, orange nude and I am shocked by this swatch because it is not that true to colour, so I apologize. I actually think that this shade is quite unique as it is a very orange toned but I actually think that it is quite flattering on.

For formula, they are super lightweight and the pigment is there but not straight away, I do go over my lips a few times to get maximum pigment but a good thing is that it is not patchy. They feel very creamy on but also stiff so they won't budge throughout the day. You do get a very matte finish with these lipsticks but they don't make your lips look super dry or anything, they sort of just sit quite nicely.

In terms of how long they last, I would say a while unless you eat and drink loads. Most lip products come off when you eat and drink so I was not surprised to find that this one didn't last. It does last several hours though and even if the lipstick faded the only things making it difficult to reapply is the applicator but it won't go patchy and the shade is super easy to wear.

Overall I am quite impressed with this lipstick, I think that it is an incredible value for money and it is a very luxurious looking product in terms of its packaging and formula. The only thing I do wish would change is the shape of the bullet but I do see where they were going with the unique bullet. Hopefully when I have worked into the bullet a little more, it will change shape to something a bit simpler to apply with. I would recommend this to everyone because it is so affordable and great for the price.

Would you try this?

Grace xx

Links Mentioned:

MUA Velvet Matte Lipstick - http://www.superdrug.com/MUA/MUA-Luxe-Velvet-Matte-Lipstick-%2310/p/735000