I included Smashbox's Be Legendary Lipstick in Vivid Violet ($23 CAD/3g) in my Radiant Orchid Beauty post, and now it's time for its' full review! I've tried this formula before in the shade Nylon Nude, and I really love that shade, so I was excited to try out another shade from the line.
Smashbox's Vivid Violet is a beautiful shimmery berry-purple shade. If you want something a bit darker than the ever so popular radiant orchid hue, I think that this one works wonderfully. These Be Legendary Lipsticks come packaged in rectangular black tubes that I find to be quite sleek. Vivid Violet has good pigmentation, and I only need to go over my lips once to get a good amount of colour. The formula of Vivid Violet isn't as creamy as Nylon Nude, but it also doesn't dry out my lips. So it seems that there's a bit of variation in formula throughout the shades, but it wasn't anything drastic.
Vivid Violet wears well on my lips - I only need to reapply every 5 hours or so. This formula will transfer slightly while eating or drinking, but it isn't anything major. Once this lipstick does start to fade, it doesn't look patchy or weird - it fades evenly. I think that Vivid Violet is a shade that I could wear year round, as it's a medium toned purple - not too vampy or too bright!
I really enjoy this formula from Smashbox, it's pigmented and wears really well. There's a wide variety of shades available, and I have my eyes on Cognac, Posy Pink, and Pretty Social. Have you tried any of Smashbox's Be Legendary Lipsticks?
Wow, I love it! What a gorgeous shade!
ReplyDeleteThanks Natalie!! :)
DeleteI haven't tried any of these lipsticks but this is a really pretty shade! I'm not sure I'd feel confident wearing it on my lips, but I do love it!
ReplyDeleteIt would look beautiful on you! :)
DeleteStunning shade of lipstick - I love it! :D
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
DeleteThis shade is stunning!! I love it on you :)
ReplyDeleteThank you so much! :)
DeleteI quite like it! Not my typical color preference but it's nice on you!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Ya, you normally go for more red tones don't you?
DeleteI haven't tried any of their lipsticks.
ReplyDeleteThis shade looks lovely on you!
Thanks Chantal! I really like this formula :)
DeleteBeautiful shade!
ReplyDeleteThank you! :)
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