I wonder when I will stop buying random lip products…I don’t think that’ll happen anytime soon, because look at what I just bought! Two shades of the new Wardah Exclusive Matte Lip Cream. I got Reddicted (01) and Oh So Nude (11), for around Rp 60.000,- each.
FIRST IMPRESSIONS
The packaging is a standard tube with silver cap and I think the color you see on the tube is pretty much the same as the actual shade. They are extremely pigmented and the colors are extremely vibrant. Reddicted is a blue-based red (makes your teeth to look whiter!) and Oh So Nude is a pinkish brown nude. One swipe is enough to get the full color impact, and the application is smooth and not patchy at all.
I WISH THEY WEREN’T TOO…
Drying. Upon first application they dry down pretty fast to a beautiful velvety matte. The formula is definitely transfer-proof, which is amazing, but after a few hours they will sort of crack and emphasize the lines on your lips, which is uncomfortable. They call it ‘exclusive matte’ for a reason, apparently! If you have dry, flaky lips like I do, you will need to apply lip balm right before you apply this to hydrate your lips a little bit more. So far I don’t think applying lip balm beforehand affect the formula at all.
WILL I RECOMMEND THEM?
Yes!!! Despite the drying formula, I think overall this product is a solid 4/5. They’re really affordable and have a decent range of beautiful, pigmented, wearable shades. Also, it’s always a plus to support local brand. Go try it out if you haven’t, and if you have, let me know what are your favorite shades!
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