Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold Review

There is something about nude or bare lip colors that intrigue me so much. There was a time I picked up every shade of neutral lip colors which suited me and my collection was overflowing with them. I was so much into smoky eyes even on a daily basis and always went for neutral lips. Over the passage of time, I moved on to reds, browns and pinks but with so many nudes gifted by Lavanya in the latest haul, I am really enjoying the colors. Maybelline has always been one of my favorite drugstore brand, so I really have high expectations from this color. Scroll down for more.

About Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold:

Dare to whisper. Get truly translucent gel color from Maybelline Color Whisper by Color Sensational Lip Color. Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel deliver sexy, soft, see-through color with a touch of shine, without the heavy waxes and oils found in traditional lip color.

Price:

$7.49 for 0.11 oz (3 g)

Shelf Life:

30 months

Ingredients List:

Diisopropyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-2 Diisostearate, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Simmondsia Chinensis Oil / Jojoba Seed Oil, Octyldodecanol, Polyethylene, Ozokerite, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter / Shea Butter, VP/Hexadecene Copolymer, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Alumina, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Calcium Aluminum Borosilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Punica Granatum Seed Oil, BHT, Calcium Sodium Borosilicate, Silica, Linalool, Polyethylene Terephthalate, Benzyl Benzoate, Aluminum Hydroxide, Acrylates Copolymer, Tin Oxide, Benzyl Alcohol, Dimethicone, Parfum / Fragrance.

Directions For Use:

Apply lip color starting in the center of your upper lip. Work from the center to the outer edges of your lip, following the contours of your mouth. Then glide across the entire bottom lip.

My Experience With Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold:

Packaging: Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold comes in a translucent terracotta brown long slender cap with a gleaming silver body. It has the usual twist up function and works very well. The lipstick is light weight and slender looking. Hence it is very easy to carry. The 'Color Whisper' is written on silver which looks very pretty. Overall, it is appealing to the eyes and also efficient in handling.
Shade: The shade 'Bare To Be Bold' stands up to its name. It is a sheer beige nude. Now, literally speaking this color would make the Indian skin tones look pale but to my utter surprise, it looks like a charm. It adds a nude touch to the lips yet not like a concealer that will go super pale on you. It lightens the pigmentation slightly and adds a layer of sheen. This is such a gorgeous everyday color. There have been days when I went for thick kohl clad eyes and a layer of this color and it looked so sophisticated and presentable. The color is a thumbs up for me.

Pigmentation: As I have mentioned earlier that the color is sheer, hence it is not that buildable. No matter how many layers you go for, it has a certain percentage of color pay off and it won't go after that. I think the sheer touch works for the color because if it would have been pigmented, the color would look pale.
Texture: The texture is soft, buttery and smooth. It glides on the lips like anything and doesn't accentuate on fine lines or dry patches at all. It is surely a good thing for dry lips and will work great for winter. You don't need a lip balm underneath as it is hydrating itself. It doesn't feel waxy or uncomfortable and you would not feel anything heavy at all. The color doesn't bleed or feather as well.
Formula and Finish: The formula reminds me of gel gloss which feels so hydrating yet comfortable on lips. The finish is between lip balm and lip gloss and the sheen on top is surely very pretty. The color does transfer while eating but as it is very sheer, you can say that the transferring is negligible.

Staying Power: The staying power of the color is around 3-3.5 hours and after that it starts to fade off slightly. Also, food and fluid intake is largely responsible as the color seems to get wiped off completely after heavy meals and then you have to reapply. You can also pair up the color on top of any other lip color you want. Maybelline Color Whisper lipsticks are well priced but the availability in India is a little difficult.

Pros Of Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold:

• Beautiful terracotta packaging.
• The shade 'Bare To Be Bold' is a sheer beige nude.
• It will not wash out any skin tone.
• A very pretty everyday kind of shade.
• The texture is soft, buttery and smooth.
• Feels hydrating.
• No bleeding or feathering.
• Doesn't accentuate fine lines.
• The finish is between lip balm and lip gloss.
• Staying power is around 3-3.5 hours.

Cons Of Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold:

• Availability in India is a little difficult.

Diva Likes Rating:

5/5

Final Note:

Maybelline Color Whisper Lip Color Bare To Be Bold is a very pretty sheer beige that is versatile on any skin color and an affordable everyday kind of shade. It is hydrating with a glossy finish, has a nice longevity on lips and well-priced as well. If you can get this, definitely try it out.