Let me start off by mentioning that I am not a gloss lover, but pretty packaging always tend to attract me. So here we are with the review of the viral Maybelline Lifter Glosses in the shade 002 Ice & 006 Reef.
The glosses have hyaluronic acid for added hydration and smooth lip lines and these are known as the dupe for the Fenty Beauty Glosses.
I got these from Ulta through a friend in the US for around 9$ each, and by the time I got my hands on these, they were available on Nykaa. But I was glad that Nykaa still do not sell these shades (Ice & Reef) , Nykaa has very limited selection of shades for these glosses.
FORMULA & TEXTURE
The packaging of these glosses is similar to those of some higher end glosses. Although I find them a little bulky, the clear thick plastic looks quite modern without looking cheap. The applicator is like a thick wand that distributes just the right amount of product efficiently onto my lips. There is a sweet cupcake fruity-vanilla scent to these that I love. They also have a slight sweet taste so if you do end up accidentally tasting the gloss, it won’t feel off-putting.
Although they feel nourishing , they do not feel sticky. Most of the glosses I’ve used in the past tend to feel heavy , but this one doesn’t seem to have that weight on the lips when applied. The product glides on beautifully. The formula lasts on my lips for about 2 hours (less if I’m eating or drinking). The hyaluronic acid in the formula also goes a long way to making the gloss actually feel hydrating, and my lips will feel moisturized even after the gloss fades away.
SWATCHES & REVIEW
The shade ICE is a translucent pink and REEF is a peachy pink cream. I tend to use ICE more as it goes along with any lip liner under it.
Overall, I find these glosses worth the money and a perfect dupe for the high end brands and addition of HA is a cherry on top.
Have you used these Maybelline glosses, what are your thoughts and what shades do you like the most?
Till next time,
Be MashaAllah <3
