Maybelline Color Sensational High Shine Lacquered Brown Review and Swatches

Have you ever been completely blown away by a product that you had low hopes for? Well this was mine. After the new color sensational high shine lipsticks came out, I eagerly charged to my nearest Target in hopes of getting one. (I love color sensational lipsticks) I was utterly depressed when I realized that they were out of all colors. Until I happened to spot this lipstick in one of the Revlon displays. I've never really tried or liked dark lip colors and was disenchanted by the name "Lacquered Brown". I decided to pick it up anyways just to try the collection and boy was I blown AWAY...

This beautiful shade is not really plain brown like its name suggests. Instead its a gorgeous dark mahogany burgundy red. It veers between the course of red and brown, and is unlike anything I have.  In some lightings it looks slightly mauve/purple. The brilliant shine on this lipstick makes it much more wearable. Yes I know this is a late review but I love this lipstick for fall and winter. This lipstick is moisturizing and makes your lips look nice and glossy. Instead of looking completely vampy I find that this lipstick looks very classic (even though it is dark).

I find that this lipstick is just perfect for the holidays and photographs quite well. This lipstick has a nice almost citrus like smell and is pigmented upon layering. Another plus is its price of around $6 at places like Target and drugstores.




Grade: A (not always wearable)
Conclusion: Extremely beautiful and not boring. It can change in darkness depending on the lighting. Definitely beautiful for the holidays.

Sorry for the messy swatch!! 

Love,
Cherie