Smashbox Be Legendary Lipstick

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Packaging:
Short & stubby black square casing. The lid portion is half the length of the casing with 'Smashbox' in silver text on the casing. The twist up mechanism is smooth with no problems. The bullet is circular with a slanted tip.

Smell/Taste:
None.

Colour:
Pretty Social - rosy milky pink with cool undertones. Opaque pigmentation and buildable colour.

Formula/ Texture:
It's a smooth thin creamy consistency. It's lightweight and glides easily onto the lips. The cream texture clings to dry skin so make sure to exfoliate before use.

What I have also found is that the creamy nature of the bullet doesn't really hold it strongly in the tube. With a heavy swatch, the bullet may break off. The same care needs to be taken in leaving this in a handbag or car on a mild warm day - it'll be a hot mess. So only wind up the bullet for as much as you need.

The longevity is short due to the creamy texture, getting 3hrs in. While I found transferring when eating and drinking, it settle quite heavily into my natural lip lines. I don't consider myself to have deep lines but it's means care has to be taken.

I find the formula to be a tad moisturising with it's Vitamin E and C for protection. It does have intense colour payoff too. Perfect for those with a bit of a darker complexion.

While the formula of this lipstick is quite good, it does have some flaws that you have to be mindful of and that's not something I want to have to always think about. I'd rather just grab for something that I can just apply.

Available:
From Mecca Cosmetica stores, meccacosmetica.com.au for $26 for 3g/0.1oz. I got mine in America from Ulta Beauty for US$20.

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