Hi Darlings, today’s post is going to be the review and swatch of the Smashbox Always On Cream To Matte Lipstick in the shade Fresca.
You know how I feel about matte lipsticks but I have to be practical and matte lipsticks are easier to wear under a mask because they don’t rub all over it.
The other day I was at Douglas (my former work place) and I remembered these lipstick being quite cool so I decided to pick a couple of shades to review.
You can get them from Sephora for 24$ and it comes in 40 shades.
COLOUR
Fresca is a Warm Mid-Tone Nude.
PACKAGING
It is a classic lipstick bullet, quite skinny though. The shade is written at the bottom and the top part of the cup is the same shade as the lipstick.
It doesn’t really have a scent or a specific taste.
FORMULA
The formula is highly pigmented, it’s creamy when you put it on but once it dries it becomes completely matt and transfer-proof, like an actual liquid lipstick. It is the weirdest thing.
It isn’t thick like the liquid lipstick but it’s very sticky and after a while, you start to feel it on the lips which is why I don’t like it.
Once it dries it becomes slightly darker than what it appears in the packaging.
It goes on super smooth and it meshes with the lips becoming one with them.
APPLICATION
The shape of the actual lipstick is quite interesting. It’s slightly curved so it hugs the lips perfectly.
SWATCH
LASTING POWER
Since it’s transfer-proof, it’s super long lasting, about 5 hours, yet it’s not hard to remove. You can use any kind of makeup remover.
RATING:
- Colour: 8/10
- Longevity: 8/10
- Application: 8/10
- Pigmentation: 8/10
- Formula: 6/10
- Packaging: 8/10
GRADE: B
This lipstick is incredibly unique and if you don’t mind the stickiness it’s actually great. The formula is incredible, I suggest you try it because it’s something I’ve never seen. It is a bit drying but I don’t mind it too much. The lasting power, of course, it’s great and I love that it’s easy to remove.
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Mimi
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Are you really able to wear your lipstick under your mask?!? I tried it once with a matte MAC (I think is was Bronx) and it was all over the inside of my mask, LOL!
I do like this color, but I can’t do sticky or drying lipsticks.
Ahhahaah I always have something on my lips, lip balm or otherwise. It makes me feel more put together even when I wear a mask
I like the color. I’ll show my daughter. She’s always looking for a long lasting lipstick with a color she likes.
Enjoy x
Cream to matte lipsticks are my go-tos!
So good!
What a gorgeous color! I am loving that it lasts!
It’s amazing!
That’s amazing this lipstick comes in 40 shades & the Fresca shade is so pretty!
It’s awesome that the lipstick becomes completely matte, but it’s not so good that it’s sticky.
Yep I agree! It’s a good one despite the stickiness XD
ooo I totally love this color its so pretty!!! Big question is does it stick to your mask?!!! Im always so curious if there is make up that doesn’t run all over your mask and clothes!
A little bit, but it’s nothing major 🙂
Hmm, very intriguing. A lipstick that feels and wears like a liquid lip. Def don’t like stickiness though, so I’m not sure where I fall with this one. I love that color on you!
Thank you 💕 the formula is soooo unique. I know you don’t like sticky lip products though. Normally it doesn’t bother me much with glosses but sticky lipsticks are annoying 😂
I might be willing to overlook it for an innovative formula, but it totally depends on just how sticky it is, I guess…
Not too much, I guess you’ll have to feel it to know
The Be Legendary formula used to be my holy grail so this def intrigued me. I love The color & finish on you! With the bun, the matte lip and the choker it’s giving me major 90s vibes! ❤️
That was actually 100% unintentional but I’ll roll with it! I need to do a 90s look now though