Before I launch into today’s review, I wanted to make sure you knew that I’m running a giveaway for this product on my blog right now. Go here and enter to win the same color that I received for review below!
About LORAC‘s PRO Matte Lip Colors
color is infused with anti-aging antioxidants of Acai Berry,
Pomegranate, Grape Seed Extract and Vitamins C and E to help nourish and
protect your lips. The PRO tip hugs the curves of your lips with
precision and control while the weightless, PRO formula easily glides on
with a long-lasting, matte finish. PRO Matte Lip Color comes in an
array of highly-pigmented, buildable, rich colors from natural nudes to
vibrant hues for a modern, matte lip in any shade you desire.
My Review of Lorac’s PRO Matte Lip Color
First Impression & Packaging:
I love matte colors. Whether it’s mattifying face powder or matte eyeshadows…I just prefer the mattes over sparkles and shimmers. Several of the matte lipsticks and lipcolors that I own are so drying, I can only wear them when my lips are really well moisturized and not flaking (which isn’t often). Because of this, I was eager to put LORAC’s Pro Matte Lip Color‘s to the test and see if they would be any different.
Product & Application:
While this has the pigmentation of a lipstick, it’s shaped like a jumbo-sized retractable lip liner. I like the sleekness of the product, as it enables me to get a really precise application on my lips.
The cap does a little ‘double-snap’ when you close it, and I learned the hard way that you have to make sure you hear both snaps in order to ensure it’s closed. I didn’t hear both snaps the first time I threw this into my purse, and the cap ended up coming off and coloring my wallet a pretty mauve for me. 😛
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| One swatch of Mauve |
Major Likes & Dislikes:
My favorite aspect of this product is that it looks matte, but is not drying at all! My lips have been really dry lately, but I’ve been able to wear this lip color and the application still looks smooth and flattering on me.
I wish this retractable lip pencil came with a sharpener somehow, as I really like the pointed tip that the Pro Matte Lip Color came with when I initially received it. After so many applications, however, it rounds out and isn’t pointed anymore. It still gives a pretty precise application, just takes a little more work for me.
Final Thoughts:
I really, really like this product! It gives a very matte appearance on the lips, but doesn’t feel drying at all. The price is really reasonable for being a high end product, so you can’t complain there. In short, I highly recommend you check out these LORAC Pro Matte Lip Colors the next time you go into Ulta. Especially if you like matte lip colors (which appears to be trending right now).
Question for my Readers: Do you like matte products? Or are you a sparkles-and-shimmer kind of girl?
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theFantasia.com says
Ohmygosh! What a generous giveaway 🙂 I love LORAC, but Sephora Canada no longer carries them (What the what, right!?)
Maddie Swab says
Thanks for the review! I've never tried a matte lip color, but I want to!
KatieMacGarvin22 says
theFantasia – I love LORAC! I know, that really stinks that Sephora stopped carrying them. Does your local Ulta carry it?
Maddie – You're welcome! I love matte lip colors. It's kind of how I feel I can pull off a bright lip. I'm so scared of shiny, bright colors…I justify wearing bright mattes that since it's matte it won't look AS bright. 😛
Elle Sees says
i'm not usually a fan of matte on me bc i have dry lips, but i do like matte lips
KatieMacGarvin22 says
Elle – Since my move to CA, I've been battling dry lips as well. I just recently bought ELF's Lip Exfoliator and a good lip balm to see if that will help the issue.
But even with my drying lips, this product looks nice on them. I usually apply a light lip balm before I apply this matte lip color, just to continue to condition my lips while I wear it. 🙂