I'm usually posting about BYS polish - and I've been doing a lot of that lately because I gorged myself on it during my vacation - but this time I've been supplied with a few lipsticks from BYS' matte lipstick range to review.
I've always been wary of matte lipsticks cos I'm old enough to remember the hideous formulas from years past: cakey, flakey and so horribly drying. I'm not talking about budget brands either! I remember having to give my parched lips a 'rest & recovery' for a few days after the torture of wearing those old matte lipsticks. I still shudder over those bad lipstick memories. Seriously.
So - you can tell I have strong opinions about matte lipstick based on scary experience. It's also been a long time since I've bought a matte lipstick because of that. It was with that sense of skepticism that I agreed to try these little lipsticks...
BYS is well known as a budget beauty brand so it's not surprising the lipstick packaging is lightweight plastic. I like the sleek look of the packaging and that I can see the shade through the clear lid, although I'm a little less keen that the lipstick doesn't retract all the way into the bullet until the lipstick is sufficiently worn down (It bugs me personally cos I don't want to mash up the lippy by clumsily closing the lid - perhaps that's more about me being clumsy?!?).
The important bit: After trying both of these shades (each for a full day) I found I actually liked them. They are very richly pigmented, apply very easily with no dragging, and while Disco Diva felt a little powdery on my lips (Reddy Set Go didn't feel powdery at all), they are not drying at all. The colour stayed fresh-looking, didn't cake or flake and definitely didn't bleed. They lasted for hours on my lips and I didn't need a touch up until after lunch. These little lippies don't have any weird taste or smell either so overall they've won me over.
The hand swatches below give you a good idea of the pigmentation (check out my Instagram #lippyaday posts for FOTD pics - yikes!).
I've always been wary of matte lipsticks cos I'm old enough to remember the hideous formulas from years past: cakey, flakey and so horribly drying. I'm not talking about budget brands either! I remember having to give my parched lips a 'rest & recovery' for a few days after the torture of wearing those old matte lipsticks. I still shudder over those bad lipstick memories. Seriously.
So - you can tell I have strong opinions about matte lipstick based on scary experience. It's also been a long time since I've bought a matte lipstick because of that. It was with that sense of skepticism that I agreed to try these little lipsticks...
BYS Matte Lipstick
(Left to Right: Reddy Set Go, Disco Diva)
BYS is well known as a budget beauty brand so it's not surprising the lipstick packaging is lightweight plastic. I like the sleek look of the packaging and that I can see the shade through the clear lid, although I'm a little less keen that the lipstick doesn't retract all the way into the bullet until the lipstick is sufficiently worn down (It bugs me personally cos I don't want to mash up the lippy by clumsily closing the lid - perhaps that's more about me being clumsy?!?).
The important bit: After trying both of these shades (each for a full day) I found I actually liked them. They are very richly pigmented, apply very easily with no dragging, and while Disco Diva felt a little powdery on my lips (Reddy Set Go didn't feel powdery at all), they are not drying at all. The colour stayed fresh-looking, didn't cake or flake and definitely didn't bleed. They lasted for hours on my lips and I didn't need a touch up until after lunch. These little lippies don't have any weird taste or smell either so overall they've won me over.
The hand swatches below give you a good idea of the pigmentation (check out my Instagram #lippyaday posts for FOTD pics - yikes!).
Left to Right:
Reddy Set Go, Disco Diva
There are 14 shades in the BYS Matte Lipstick range and they retail for $3.95AUD each. Check out the Fashion Addict website to see the full range of colours (here).
Until next time!
These look gorgeous. By the way, I LOVE your new layout. It's beeeaauuutttiiiffuuullll :)
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Thank you Candice - that means a lot to me! xoxo
DeleteI'm a huge fan of the BYS lippies, although I'm not sure if I've tried any of the matte shades yet (must remedy that!). But I do wish they'd improve their packaging! It makes the whole thing look so cheap, and yes I know it's a budget brand but I think more people would buy it if the packaging was a bit nicer.
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I agree with you Lilit - these lipsticks deserve better packaging to reflect the product inside!
DeleteLove the red
ReplyDeleteIt's such a true red and so velvety - I love it too!
DeleteI agree with you on the packaging! I need to have my review up shortly...we picked the same shades!
ReplyDeleteI love them both too, and might I say you look stunning with them on.
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Thanks Nalini, we have the same great taste! Looking forward to catching up with your review too :)
DeleteThey look crazy pigmented! Love both colors <3
ReplyDeleteThey ARE crazy pigmented - great to wear for a confident look!
DeleteDisco Diva looks right up my alley. Though that red looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteI can definitely see you in Disco Diva - you rock the hot pinks girl!!!
DeleteThat red was smoking hot on you, Vita! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you Larie! xo
DeleteWow, they're so pigmented. Both shades look fantastic on you.
ReplyDeleteOne of the first make-up items I bought was a matte liquid lipstick. I'd smile and and it would crack (you could literally hear it), and send little flaky bits flying everywhere. It's amazing how much better formulations have gotten over the past decade or so.
Love the new layout!
Thanks Kate! The visions of flaking lipstick made me cringe - and remember too!
DeleteLove those colours on you. Agree on the packaging but then again I'm wondering maybe that's why they're so cheap? Would love it if the bullet does go all the way down. No Vita, you're not the only one that end up smooshing the lippy. xx
ReplyDeleteThank you! And thank goodness I'm not the only lipstick smoosher around here, lol! xo
DeleteOoh, that red is amazing! I'm not so big on pink lips but the swatches are perking me up. :)
ReplyDeleteI like all bright colours during summer but I'll definitely gravitate more to red as the weather changes!
DeleteGreat review, these look really beautiful and super pigmented! I totally agree with your point about how annoying it is when the lipstick doesn't fully wind down...I always manage to put dints in the lippy!
ReplyDeleteAnyways, I guess I will have to give these a try :) they seem comparable to more expensive lipsticks.
I was talking about these hippies with a friend just the other day and we both agreed these are really great matte lipsticks - and a genuine bargain!
DeleteI mean lippies
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