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 Not Today.
This is the other shade I got, I wanted a lighter nude and even if this looked pretty pale, these lipsticks dry a little darker so it’s a good match for me.
As I said last week, I’m not super into matte lipsticks at the moment but I have to be practical and matte lipsticks are easier to wear under a mask because they don’t rub all over it.
You can get them from Sephora for 24$ and it comes in 40 shades.
COLOUR
Fresca is a Peachy Neutral 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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I love this shade! It’s the perfect blend between a nude and a blush! I’m usually not a fan of matte but this one looks super rich and not drying like how others are!
Not really drying I agree!
It is a nice color, but I think the stickiness would drive me nuts. I can be really sensitive to how things feel.
I definitely understand that x
I love peachy lip colors, and need to get more in my collection. I tend to favor the pinky nudes or brown-pinks a lot!
This one would be stunning on you!
Pretty! I love that color and love that it lasts a long time.
Thank you!
It’s funny how we have to worry about ruining our makeup under a mask now! I really like this shade, I’m a big fan of matte lipsticks.
I know right?! I always have to think about that
I hate the sticky feeling of lipsticks. Which is probably why I don’t wear lipstick often.
Not all of them are 😉
I think I said this on IG, but I’m obsessed with this look – 90s vibes 💯! This is such a pretty color, but it’s a bummer that it felt sticky! 🙁
Yeah it was definitely annoying but the colour is beautiful!