{"id":10694,"date":"2017-02-14T21:50:50","date_gmt":"2017-02-14T17:50:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/en\/?p=10694"},"modified":"2017-02-22T14:02:29","modified_gmt":"2017-02-22T10:02:29","slug":"makeup-geek-iconic-lipsticks-my-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bonniegarner.com\/en\/2017\/02\/14\/makeup-geek-iconic-lipsticks-my-review\/","title":{"rendered":"Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks, my review"},"content":{"rendered":"

I already declared my love for\u00a0Makeup Geek<\/a>\u00a0many times here,\u00a0and you also know that I’m a self-claimed lipstick addict. So imagine my excitement when I learned that MUG was launching a bunch of new lipsticks!<\/h2>\n

Marlena Stell<\/a>, the founder of the brand, has been talking about it for months and teasing her subscribers on all her social media accounts. She announced a large launch with several ranges of lipsticks: classic tube lipsticks, but also liquids lipsticks in several finishes, lip gloss… In short,\u00a0a wide range of exciting lip products!<\/p>\n

And indeed, last December, three ranges of lipsticks were released at the same time:
\n– the Iconic Lipsticks<\/strong><\/a>: classic lipsticks in a\u00a0tube, which exist in 2 finishes (matte and shine),
\n– the Plush Matte<\/strong><\/a>: liquid lipsticks with a matte finish,
\n– the Plush Creme<\/strong><\/a>: liquid lipsticks with a cream finish.<\/p>\n

(Quick note: I admit that I’m quite confused by the two ranges of liquid lipsticks, the Plush Matte and the Plush Creme, because the brand speaks of a creamy texture for both formulas and the matte version doesn’t have this typical dry finish, and they’re not transfer-free and waterproof. In short, I will tell you more about them because I ordered some and I’ll probably do a review here also, but I just wanted to tell you that I’m confused. Is it just me? Drop me a comment and let me know what you think! wink<\/span> )<\/p>\n

Before going into more detail, there is one thing I must confess. I had a hard time motivating myself to write this review<\/strong>. Indeed, even if I’m a big fan of Makeup Geek, I was quite overwhelmed by this launch.<\/p>\n

And this, for two reasons:
\n1. 49 new lipsticks is a lot:<\/strong><\/p>\n

3 different lipstick ranges, nearly 50 new products all at once, it’s a huge launch. And Marlena is already talking about launching new lip glosses this month!
\nAs a loyal MUG customer, I would have preferred the launches to be a little more spread out in time. It leaves a little time to read reviews online, look at some\u00a0swatches, get an idea of what to choose! Maybe it’s just me, but I found that 49 new lipstick is a bit too much. (I think I hear Urban Decay laughing. Remember how they launched 100 Vice Lipsticks<\/a>\u00a0last year? Yep, they did. And nobody complained!)<\/p>\n

2. I’m not impressed with the colors:<\/strong><\/p>\n

I was quite disappointed with the choice of colors, for the 3 ranges. It’s certainly a question of taste, but I didn’t feel attracted by a lot of shades. There are not a lot of nudes in the ranges (and I love them at the moment), and I found many of the colors in the ranges very dull. Well, there were still some very nice shades, but I didn’t have too much trouble restricting myself when I placed my order. And honestly, it’s not a very good sign if I don’t want to buy the whole range all at the same time…<\/p>\n

That being said, I hope this review can be useful to you and if you are like me, a Makeup Geek fan, I would be very curious to know what you thought about this lipstick launch! smile<\/span> <\/p>\n

So today, let’s talk about the\u00a0Iconic Lipsticks<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks, presentation:<\/h3>\n
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What the brand says about them:<\/p>\n

“Highly pigmented color in a velvety matte finish leaves your lips feeling silky smooth. The sleek Rose-Gunmetal tubes feature a unique color indicator in the cap so you can easily find your ideal shade.
\nAll our Iconic Lipsticks are cruelty-free and vegan. These lipsticks are Talc and Paraben-Free.”<\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

The Iconic Lipsticks<\/strong>\u00a0are classic lipsticks in a tube, existing in two different finishes: matte <\/strong>and\u00a0shine.<\/strong> There are 10 shiny and 10 matte, and these are different colors each time.<\/p>\n

The packaging is quite original, they are longer than a tube of classic lipsticks. They contain a little less than a classic lipstick: each Iconic Lipstick contains 2g<\/strong> of product (in comparison, 1 tube of MAC lipstick contains 3g of product).<\/p>\n

There are 20\u00a0colors<\/strong>\u00a0in the range and they retail for\u00a0$15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

I chose four shades: Gullible <\/b>(matte), Shy <\/strong>(shine), Spoiled <\/strong>(shine) and\u00a0Lively <\/strong>(matte).<\/p>\n

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks, my test and thoughts:<\/h3>\n
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–\u00a0Packaging: <\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s a long fine metallic tube, with a super practical detail: a sticker on the cap, that is the same color as the lipstick. Perfect to find the color you want\u00a0in your lipstick drawer<\/del> vanity!
\nThe Iconic Lipsticks’ packaging is great: I like their metallic rose gold\/ gunmetal finish, it’s sober and elegant. I like the finesse of the bullet, less the fact that the tip is round (not really practical to draw nice lip contour). Regardless, I find the packaging very chic, a bit like a pretty lipstick pen. There is a great attention to detail, even the card packaging is super sleek with its Art Deco logo.
\nIn short, it’s a beautiful object<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

– Texture and feeling on the lips:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

It’s according to the lipstick finish:
\n– the shine<\/strong> finish is very creamy and comfortable<\/strong>. Of course, it tends to move a bit on the lips, but it doesn’t smudge.
\n– the matte<\/strong> finish remains creamy<\/strong>, but however, I find it drying<\/strong>. It’s weird because I really thought that its creamy formula would make it comfortable. Unfortunately, my lips feel tight pretty quickly.<\/p>\n

– Finish:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shine<\/strong> finish is shiny<\/strong> (obviously), and gives a very nice volume to the lips. It’s not sheer, it’s a beautiful cream finish; it’s well pigmented and opaque on the lips.
\nThe matte<\/strong> finish is as its name indicates matte, but it remains rather luminous<\/strong> on the lips, it’s not a flat matte finish at all.<\/p>\n

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– Scent: <\/strong><\/p>\n

They’re fragrance-free.<\/p>\n

– Pigmentation and coverage:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

A very good pigmentation, in one swipe<\/strong>. They’re very pigmented and opaque on the lips.<\/p>\n

\u00a0– Color range:<\/strong><\/p>\n

20 colors<\/strong>\u00a0in the range and to tell you the truth, I only like 6 out of 20. Yep, not that many… sad<\/span>
\nI don’t find the color range very flattering, many shades are very dark and look dull. The swatches on Makeup Geek’s website are not super appealing, and the other swatches I saw online didn’t make me change my mind about this color range.
\nI find that this range cruelly lacks nudes or fresh and bright colors. I was pretty disappointed, I didn’t expect that from MUG, a makeup brand that I usually adore for its beautiful colors.<\/p>\n

\"Makeup<\/a><\/div>\n

– Application:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n

The application is not the easiest because the tip of the bullet is round. However, because it’s quite fine, you can make it work<\/strong>! wink<\/span> <\/p>\n

– Lasting power:<\/strong><\/p>\n

The shine finish is obviously a little less long-lasting than the matte finish. But in both cases, a touch-up is necessary after a meal. The matte finish lasts about 6 to 8 hours<\/strong> on the lips, and the shiny finish, about 3 to 4 hours<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

– Value for money: <\/strong><\/p>\n

The Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks retail for $15<\/strong>. I would say that it’s a good value for money because overall the quality of the formula is rather good and the packaging is beautiful.<\/p>\n

Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks, the shades:<\/h3>\n
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– Gullible<\/a><\/strong>: I don’t love this one. I was expecting a nice light neutral pinky nude, but on me, it looks too light and also too warm, too “orange”. I would have loved this shade if it was sheer and shimmery but in a matte and opaque version, it doesn’t suit my skin tone very well. Maybe\u00a0this summer with a tan? Let’s wait and see.<\/p>\n

– Shy<\/a><\/strong>:\u00a0<\/strong>a very pretty pinky mauve-brown, quite neutral, very easy to wear and which goes with a lot of makeup looks. It’s a little darker than a classic nude, but it remains very easy to wear for a nice everyday makeup look.<\/p>\n

– Spoiled<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0I didn’t like this one either and no it’s not a joke with the name. wink<\/span> Looking at the swatches on the Makeup Geek site, I thought it was a pretty plummy shade. But on my lips, it looks more like a muted purple, and I find it quite dull. I don’t like purple on me except if it has some pink in it. Spoiled is unfortunately too purple and I’m not a fan.<\/p>\n

– Lively<\/a>:<\/strong>\u00a0probably my favorite of the four. A stunning pinky plum, very luminous and soft. It’s not too dark and gives a lot of luminosity to the face. I love it!<\/p>\n

Finally, here are the swatches:<\/h3>\n
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And on me:<\/h3>\n

– Gullible:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Shy:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Spoiled:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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– Lively:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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In summary:<\/h3>\n

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I have very mixed feelings about these Iconic Lipsticks. The range of colors doesn’t\u00a0impress me that much, and although I quite like the shiny finish, I’m not very convinced by these lipsticks. Hopefully, Marlena launches new colors in the future, with more nudes, fingers crossed! wink<\/span> <\/p>\n

The\u00a0Iconic Lipsticks<\/strong>\u00a0are available\u00a0on Makeup Geek website<\/a>\u00a0for $15<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

And you, do you know these Makeup Geek Iconic Lipsticks? If not, what colors would you like to try?<\/h3>\n

Photo credit: bonniegarner.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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