Maybelline Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick Big Apple Red Review

Hello, everyone! Hope you all are doing well. Moving forward with the hottest lipsticks in my collection – Maybelline Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte series, I am going to review the shade 'Big Apple Red'. The shade is named after the range which is a bit weird to me. Having gone through the whole collection, I noticed that most of the shades are very similar to each other. I would have preferred a bit more different reds in the whole range. Nevertheless, as an individual lipstick, the quality is great. Read on to know more about it.

About Maybelline Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick Big Apple Red:

Maybelline New York introduces Big Apple Reds a lipstick range of 5 lip colors inspired by the Big Apple City – New York.
With versatile shades to suit every skin tone, Big Apple Reds will match your every mood and occasion to give you that extra edge and style to boost your style quotient. With just one swipe on your lips, you can change your look and stand out in the crowd.
Here's why you will love it:

• The saturated red pigments give full color with just one swipe.
• 5 vibrant moisture-rich shades
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• Full-on matte red, even on dark lips.

Price:

325 INR for 3.9 g

Shelf Life:

36 months

Ingredients List:

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 Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick Big Apple Red:

Packaging: The Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick comes in a matte black casing with a twist up packaging. The body of the lipstick isn't color coded but the name of the shade and number are written on the bottom. The cap shuts with a click and the whole packaging is quite travel-friendly. The size of the lipstick is also small and easily slips into the bag or wallet. Overall, I found the packaging simple and sweet.
Shade: The shade 'Big Apple Red' is hot tomato red color with neutral undertones. On my warm toned skin tones, it comes across as a decent tomato red. The color isn't bright or bold but just the right amount of red. Thus, you can wear it for daytime as well as nighttime. It also goes well with a number of outfits, provided you keep the eye makeup subtle.

Pigmentation: The pigmentation is good but not great. You do require a certain number of swipes to bring the color to the lips in full intensity. However, when swiped multiple times, it does cover up minor pigmentation and discoloration on my lips. To wear the color in full saturation, I would advise going for a lip liner for better results.
Texture: The texture of the lipstick is creamy soft and glides really well on the lips. Matte lipsticks are generally unforgiving to the dry lips but this one feels comfortable. All you need is well-scrubbed lips and it will not accentuate on fine lines or stick onto the dry patches. The color also applies evenly and you don't need a lip balm underneath to have the hydration.
Formula: The formula of the lipstick is creamy and the finish is satin matte. Thus, it retains a nice sheen on the lips. To make it look matte, you have to dab a tissue or powder to take away the shine. Also, the lipstick transfers a lot to cups and spoons which I really dislike and that is the sole reason I avoid creamy lip colors. Nevertheless, I always dab a tissue to fix the problem.
Staying Power: The lip color stayed on my lips for around 5 hours and that also depends a lot on the food and fluid intake. After heavy meals, it tends to disappear from the lower lip especially and thus you need to retouch a bit. However, the color fades off with a nice reddish tint on the lips and requires an oil based makeup remover to remove it completely.

Pros Of Maybelline Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick Big Apple Red:

• Smooth matte black casing.
• The shade 'Big Apple Red' is hot tomato red color with neutral undertones.
• The color is a good balance of bright and subtle.
• Texture is creamy smooth.
• Pigmentation is good.
• Finish is satin matte.
• Hydrates the lips well
• Staying power is around 5 hours.

Cons Of Maybelline Color Show Big Apple Red Creamy Matte Lipstick Big Apple Red:

• Transfers a lot.

Diva Likes Rating:

4.5/5

Final Note:

The color Big Apple Red is a nice shade of red. If you can't handle to brightness and boldness of certain colors, then this is the pick for you.