My favorite brand of liquid lipsticks so far is Sleek. Its "Matte Me" line is very good in terms of formulation.
Just like your average liquid lipstick, it dries down to a completely matte finish and would not transfer off your lips once it sets. it lasts for hours until you eat oily, greasy foods, which will make it fade a bit. When it does happen, you can still reapply the product on top of the remaining parts with no worries of patchiness or uneven texture. But among the other ones I have in my collection, the Matte Me liquid lipstick is NOT DRYING at all, does not settle weirdly on the lip lines, and does not crack throughout the day. Also, it is not a pain to take off using makeup removers (cleansing oil/balm, cleansing water, makeup wipes).
Because it is one of the very few liquid lipsticks in my collection that is very comfortable to wear throughout the day, it has earned a spot in my top shelf of lipstick collection (haha). But I had been a bit disappointed with the fact that they came in only six shades, and most of them are bright, vivid colors that I personally do not prefer wearing. The one that I loved was Birthday Suit, which many bloggers and Youtubers have attested to be a dupe for Kylie Cosmetics' "Candy K" shade of matte lippie.
However, my concern about their limited shade range was addressed earlier this year with their new shade launches! They added six more color selections to the bunch! What's odd though is that they released as part of their spring/summer collection for 2016 but the shades were not your typical spring or summer palette at all. It was favorable for me still because they are more mauves and purples, and wine colors which I absolutely love.
This is the product information written on the official Sleek website:
(visit www.sleekmakeup.com)
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PRODUCT INFO:
Matte Me is a matte finish liquid lipstick that glides on in one smooth application, with no need for a second coat.
The light as air texture provides you with comfortable wear for hours, that doesn’t cake, flake or dry out, ensuring long lasting colour all day.
Available in 12 shades.
6ml/0.2fl.oz
Not tested on animals.
INGREDIENTS:
SILICA, BENTONITE, ISODODECANE, CYCLOMETHICONE, POLYCYCLOPENTADIENE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, TRIFLUOROPROPYLDIMETHYL/TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE , TOCOPHEROL, PHENOXYETHANOL. MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 19140, CI 45410.
HOW TO USE:
Step One:
Step Two:
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The Shade Ranges
The shades on the upper left corner are the old releases. The ones at the bottom right
are the 2016 collection. Photo credit: cdn.pudra.com
The old collection consists of mostly bright and vivid shades perfect for spring and summer. The only ones that are neutral are pastel-y shades still leaning towards spring looks. The new releases are much more muted and therefore more appropriate for the upcoming fall and winter months.
I thought that they only added new shades to the collection, but I realized that they also made some changes on the old packaging. For this review, I compared my old Matte Me in their bestselling shade, "Birthday Suit," and the new version in my favorite shade among the 2016 launches, "Shabby Chic".
The Label Details
The Label Details
Shabby Chic (new packaging) is the one on the left of both pictures. Birthday Suit (original packaging) is on the right.
The front labels were basically the same, but the back sticker was different. On the original packaging, the ingredients list was the only thing mentioned in the sticker. On the new packaging, there is the bar code, Sleek's slogan, and contact details. Notice the "peel here" portion at the bottom? The ingredients list in the same format as the one in the old packaging was placed underneath the new sticker and can be seen once you peel the layer.
The Applicator Wand
The Applicator Wand
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| This time, Shabby Chic (new packaging) is the one on the right of all three pictures. Birthday Suit (original packaging) is on the left. |
Another noticeable change is the applicator. The old version is a long, flat applicator which is a bit slanted for easier application. This type of wand tip is preferable for those with fuller lips because it can coat the entire width of the lip in one swipe. However, because the end is not tapered, it can be tricky to use in the corners of the lips, making it a bit more challenging to achieve a precise outline. This concern is targeted by the new packaging, which boasts of the tapered, slanted tip. It is now much easier to apply the liquid lippie and get a seamless lip shape. But it was made much smaller than the original wand, making the coat a bit more patchy for those with fuller lips because one swipe is not enough to coat the lips, and in the the process of coating the rest in the second swipe, it can go over the first layer and therefore make the texture a bit uneven. I don't see this being a problem of those with small lips.
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Aside from those two changes, I don't see anymore aspects to which I can compare the old version from the newer one. In the swatches of Birthday Suit and Shabby chic on my hands, the difference in color is really obvious. Birthday Suit is a medium pinkish nude whereas Shabby Chic is more of a muted rosy mauve. However, when I applied them on my lips side-by-side, they look almost exactly the same. WHAAA?
On my top lip: Birthday Suit
On my bottom lip: Shabby Chic
Do you see any difference? HAHA
As you can see, the formulation of the lippies are exactly the same. They both performed well in terms of ease of application and even texture. They don't emphasize the lip lines unlike many matte liquid lipsticks I have tried. They don't crack and bleed. They are both long-lasting. In short, they are BOTH AMAZING.
I highly recommend Sleek Matte Me lippies among other brands. These are also very affordable at P450. They can be purchased at Sleek counters in select SM Department Stores Beauty Section nationwide. Why don't you give these a try and let me know what you think about them? Goodluck on your shopping! <3
-Hershie
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Aside from those two changes, I don't see anymore aspects to which I can compare the old version from the newer one. In the swatches of Birthday Suit and Shabby chic on my hands, the difference in color is really obvious. Birthday Suit is a medium pinkish nude whereas Shabby Chic is more of a muted rosy mauve. However, when I applied them on my lips side-by-side, they look almost exactly the same. WHAAA?
On my bottom lip: Shabby Chic
As you can see, the formulation of the lippies are exactly the same. They both performed well in terms of ease of application and even texture. They don't emphasize the lip lines unlike many matte liquid lipsticks I have tried. They don't crack and bleed. They are both long-lasting. In short, they are BOTH AMAZING.
I highly recommend Sleek Matte Me lippies among other brands. These are also very affordable at P450. They can be purchased at Sleek counters in select SM Department Stores Beauty Section nationwide. Why don't you give these a try and let me know what you think about them? Goodluck on your shopping! <3
-Hershie
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