Hello! A bit of a more festive review, this is a lipstick from Come to Town LE by Essence and it's one of the two available lipsticks in shade 02 Wrapped in Pink :) The whole limited edition is very festive and preparing you for the holidays and even the name of the lipstick is pretty girly and kinda cheesy but oh well... it's that time of the year again.
This LE is available for quite some time now in Slovenia and I think some stores still have it, otherwise you can still order from Click2chic online store if you want, the price for this lippie is 2,49 euros.
When I first saw this lipstick at the Essence&Catrice blogger event I wasn't much interested in such shades, but lately with all the golds, reds and some greens I feel like I need a break from all of that and I really liked this one. It's not the usual holiday colour, but it's not as girly as the name would suggest either. It's a strong pink, more like magenta shade and has some purple depth to it. So definitely not for the faint harted :P
The packaging is standard for Essence lipstick, plastic but with the added touch of matching the outer plastic colour with the colour of the lipstick. Nothing special to say about it, but it could be done better. Anyway, with a brand like Essence you can't really blame them as they try to cut down on the less important stuff like packaging and still provide us with a good product for a reasonable price ( or maybe even for a cheap price, as these are really good value for the product you get, quite a bargain really).
The formula is similar to their regular range of longlasting lipsticks, but this one seems a bit more creamy and a bit more moisturizing than the other shads I have. Application is easy and even, with one swipe you could be ready to go, but I prefer the full on application and go over it twice to really get the strong pink-ish purply shade. It is comfortable to wear and you really don't even feel it on your lips. The finish is not matte, but not shiny either, something in between. Lasting power on me for about 2 hours and a half as I constantly eat or drink, so this is kinda the normal lasting power for me with Essence liptstick and than they need a bit of a touch up. After a long day and no fixing my lips it still leaves a hint of light pink shade on my lips.
My final verdict is that this is a pretty good lipstick, especially if you want something different but not really a red lippie, if you want to look a bit different at the parties where most will wear different hues of red, you can always opt for a shade like this. Also, I feel like it really brightens up my face and the whole look and gives me that lived in look, not like the classic porcelain doll with perfect skin ( you really need a good base and make your skin look best possible to work with a strong and possibly shiny red) and perfect red lips... so if you feel a bit of a rebel and don't want to do the red lips every holiday season I would really recommend this shade and this formula, as it's really pretty good for such a low price.
Some more photos for you and an attempt of a swatch on my lips, but the shade is quite more lively than on my photos...
Hope this was helpful to you and thanks for reading!
Love, UniqaPoly
''Make a wish! In November 2014, essence whisks you away to a Christmas shopping spree in New York with the new trend edition “come to town”! Beautifully decorated window display, the XXL Christmas tree in front of the Rockefeller Center, and a sparkling sea of lights puts you in the ideal mood to shop for gifts. And this trend edition is a perfect present: the gorgeous color scheme consists of classic yuletide shades like red and green but also silver, gold, beige and pink. Highlights include the shimmering body powder with a powdery light vanilla fragrance and two cute nail polish sets with three different colorseach – all with a festive gift look that no beauty will want to give away. There are also exciting beauty pieces for your eyes, lips, face and nails. On top of all this, there is a set of five cards so that all girls can send their loved ones Christmas greetings. A wonderful Christmas time… with essence!''
Cream blush - Christmas cheeks. Deep red and intensive pink brighten up your winter complexion with a fresh touch of color. The soft, creamy texture practically melts with your skin and blends really easily. Available in 01 is that you, santa? and 02 wrapped in pink.
Shimmering body powder - Pretty gift! The shimmering body powder in a cute gift packaging gives your skin a soft glow and is easy to apply with the decorative powder puff. With a subtle vanilla scent – simply irresistible! Available in 01 make a wish.
Eye pencil - MErryTALLIC! The cool eye pencils in gold, dark red and green create long-lasting eyeliner styles with an ultra-metallic finish. The pencil can be used along your waterline or in the inner corner of your eye. Available in 01 make a wish, 02 naughty or nice? and 03 the most wonderful tree.
Greeting cards - Happy holidays! These greeting cards are ideal for all beauties that love to write and wish to put a smile on the faces of their loved ones. The set contains five lovingly designed Christmas cards. Available in 01 season greetings.
Lipstick - Under the mistletoe… The limited colors in classic red and dark pink ensure gorgeous lips with a wow-factor. The creamy, light lipsticks last for hours and won’t dry out your lips. Available in 01 is that you, santa? and 02 wrapped in pink.
Nail polish set - Trio-time… the two nail polish sets are the ideal small gifts to treat your best friend – or yourself! Each set contains two nail polishes and a glitter topper in Christmassy color combinations to ensure trendy nail styles during the festive season! In a cute gift box. Available in 01 naughty or nice? and 02 got my list?.
Quattro eyeshadow - Shimmery star! The quattro eyeshadows with metallic effects create endless eye make-up styles. Both versions contain gold and silver, and are combined with green-mint or dark red-pink respectively. The long-lasting texture is super-soft and blends easily. Available in 01 make a wish and 02 naughty or nice?
Thanks for reading!
Love, UniqaPoly
