Swatches
Review
Availability and Price
The
Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipsticks are available on the ABH website as
well other retailers – Macy’s, Ulta, and Sephora (online and in-stores). In my opinion, the most convenient way to buy
these is online because the popular colors (like those swatched in my video
above) are usually out of stock in stores.
These liquid lipsticks retail for $20 (11 oz.) a pop.
The colors
that I am reviewing today are Stripped, Crush, Dusty Rose, Kathryn, Madison,
Ashton, Sepia, Veronica, and Trust Issues.
I want to point out an observation – I think Anastasia Beverly Hills has
released its liquid lipsticks in three batches thus far (Spring 2015, Summer
2015, and Spring 2016) and with each batch the formula of the liquid lipsticks
has changed. If you’re interested in
swatches and review of any of the liquid lipsticks from the very first release
(Spring 2015), you can find that on my channel as well. In today’s video, we will focus on the colors
from the second (Summer 2015 -these were out of stock for the longest time and
were recently restocked) and third (Spring 2016) releases. As for the Summer 2015 shades that were
recently restocked, I am not sure if the formula changed with the restock. I’m
assuming the formula did change with the restock because these colors came back
in stock after over a year.
Stripped
(Spring ‘16)
Crush
(Spring ‘16)
Dusty Rose
(Summer ’15, re-released/re-stocked with Spring ’16 collection release)
Kathryn
(Spring ‘16)
Madison
(Spring ‘16)
Ashton
(Spring ‘16)
Sepia
(Summer ’15, re-stocked recently)
Veronica
(Summer ’15, re-stocked recently)
Trust Issues
(Summer ’15, re-stocked recently)
I know this
“mumbo-jumbo” might sound overwhelming/confusing, but I have to include all of
the details in order to give y’all a proper review.
Pigmentation
All of these
colors are fabulously pigmented and appear opaque in one coat. The pigmentation remains consistently
excellent despite the changes in the formula.
I have the
older version of Sepia, Veronica, and Trust Issues, so with these three colors I
prefer taking some product off of my applicator and then adding more,
specifically to the center portion of the bottom lip. These three shades are thicker, creamier, and
take longer to dry/set, especially in the center portion of the bottom
lip.
Application, Texture, & Comfort
I am only
going to discuss the application and texture of the latest release. Overall, the latest ABH liquid lipstick
formula is ultra-matte (a fully dry matte).
I invested in a MAC Prep and Prime Lip - a lipstick base - to wear
underneath these liquid lipsticks. I
first moisturize my lips with Jack Black’s lip balm and then follow up with
MAC’s Prep and Prime Lip before I apply these liquid lipsticks. Despite
applying a lip balm and a lip base, these liquid lipsticks set fairly quickly
(and very quickly on bare lips).
I would
not recommend layering more than a second coat even though the latest formula
is thinner (thin yet creamy, not runny) than the prior two formulations. The colors Stripped and Crush did not suit my
skin-tone and natural lip color and shape.
I don’t suffer from chapped lips, but my lips are naturally
wrinkly/pouty. I don’t have plump and smooth lips so I have to be careful with
lighter shades, especially lighter shades in a super dry/matte formula. Both Stripped and Crush settled into my lip
lines and made my lips look very parched and powdery.
Honestly, I
like the ABH liquid lipsticks more for the color selection than the formula.
The formula (latest one) on its own is not comfortable and I have to wear a lip
balm and priming base underneath to make them suitable for my lips. As I mentioned above, I don’t have abnormally
dry lips (unless I’m feeling unwell or de-hydrated or am sunburned) and I do
exfoliate and moisturize my lips regularly.
Longevity
The ABH
liquid lipsticks have good staying power.
As you saw in the video, I rubbed my lips and kissed my hand and there
was no noticeable transfer. However, if
you eat something that is very wet, liquid in consistency, or greasy
(oil-based), then these will definitely wear off, especially in the center
portion of the bottom lip. I do appreciate that these liquid lipsticks don’t
wear off in a messy way, like transferring onto your chin or teeth.
Overall, the truth is that I am a fan of the colors here. For instance, Madison is my absolute favorite
purple lip color in the whole wide world.
The only caveat is that you must be an avid enthusiast of the
ultra-matte lips trend and willing to put in the extra prep.
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♥ Yours Truly,
The Lipsticks-Ninja
Meesha ♥
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