Wondering why such a dramatic title? This post is about a dramatic yet dignified lipstick named On the Catwalk from the brand Essence.I was a person who was totally apprehensive about wearing bright lipsticks and used to always go for milder shades, but beauty blogging has changed me. It has made me experiment with different shades and it has given me the confidence to flaunt bright shades of lipsticks.
I rarely do online shopping and for cosmetics it is a sure No No since I prefer seeing the colors and trying them on me personally. When I had to choose the shade for the Essence lipstick (PR sample), I looked at some pictures of lipsticks on their website & chose Essence long lasting lipstick- On the Catwalk, but however was rather apprehensive on what I would be receiving. On receiving the sample my worst fears seem confirmed , as Essence On the Catwalk looked quite dark for me on first look. But the minute I applied it, it changed my opinion totally and now I can vouch for it and I feel it suits me very well.
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| Essence lipstick on the catwalk |
What Essence says about the Long Lasting Lipstick Range !!
Long lasting love… you simply have to fall in love with the long lasting lipsticks by essence. the lipsticks provide your lips with intensive color for several hours without drying them out. you’re sure to find whatever you’re looking for – from bright pink to intensive red and chilled-out berry to subtle nude shades. the essence logo on the texture and the matte, black packaging with a ring of color to match the actual color of the lipstick are true eye-catchers!
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| essence long lasting lipstick price in India |
INGREDIENTS :
RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) SEED OIL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, POLYBUTENE, OCTYLDODECANOL, CANDELILLA (EUPHORBIA CERIFERA) WAX, POLYETHYLENE, MICA, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, PARFUM (FRAGRANCE), CI 15850 (RED 7 LAKE), CI 19140 (YELLOW 5 LAKE), CI 42090 (BLUE 1 LAKE), CI 77492 (IRON OXIDES), CI 77891 (TITANIUM DIOXIDE).
My take on the Essence Long Lasting Lipstick - On the Catwalk :
Packaging of Essence Long Lasting Lipstick :
The Essence lipstick comes in a matte black casing with the shade indicated at the junction where the lid and the base meets. The packaging is very simple but does justice for the price we pay. I love black lipstick cases a lot since it gives a very classy look. The lid locks tightly with the base and it is very compact. The letter E is engraved in the lipstick bullet which I totally love.
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| essence brand India Cosmetics |
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| essence long lasting lipsticks packaging |
Shade On the Catwalk and Pigmentation :
The shade On the Catwalk can be a very tricky shade at first and most people might not prefer it. I too was quite surprised when it turned out to be a dark plum, berry kind of a shade but when I wore it, it is actually quite sheer for one application and it does not look over powering. The shade goes well with Indian skin tones and I am sure it would suit most of the skin tones. The shade is quite well pigmented and one swipe of the lipstick would work for a daily use basis and you can layer more for a darker richer shade.
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| Essence cosmetics India long lasting lipstick shade On the Catwalk |
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| Essence long lasting lipstick On the catwalk shade |
Finish and Texture of Essence Long Lasting Lipstick :
The texture of Essence long lasting lipstick- On the Catwalk is quite creamy and it glides easily on my lips.The formula is quite light weight and it does not feel heavy on the lips. The lipstick applies as a sheer layer on my lips in the first application and the color can be built up as per your needs. Application is quite smooth and it does not expose dry lips. It settles into a soft satiny finish on my lips and it provides decent hydration to the lips.
Does the Essence Long Lasting Lipstick really long last enough ?
Contrary to what the name claims, the Essence long lasting lipstick- On the Catwalk does not last for a long time which is quite disappointing. If you eat or drink something in between, the lipstick may last up to 2 to 3 hours depending on what you eat.If you do not eat anything and just drink in between, the lipstick may last for 3.5 to 4 hours. It easily transfers onto cups, glasses etc.
Swatches of Essence Long Lasting Lipstick On the Catwalk :
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| Essence long lasting lipstick On the catwalk |
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| Essence long lasting lipstick On the catwalk swatches |
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| Essence Lipstick Review |
Price : INR 299
Pros :
1 : Affordable
2 : Good light weight formula
3 : Pretty shade
4 : Simple and compact packaging.
5 : No animal testing.
You can check out more shades from their site or on flipkart.
Cons :
1 : Staying power is less.
2 : Not available across counters in South India.
Disclaimer : The product is a PR sample but opinions expressed are honest.