Philosophical Jester : Product Review: Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick

Product name: Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick

Shade name: Shade No. 7

Net weight: 3.8g

Price: Php. 128.00

Place of purchase: SM Fairview Department Store

Date of purchase: 2^nd of January

Red is one of my absolute favourite colours. That is why red lipstick is a staple in my makeup arsenal.

Last January, I was roaming around the cosmetic section of the Department Store of SM Fairview. I was canvassing for the possible products I would be using for our promenade last February [I like to prepare ahead of time]. I did my usual rounds and when I got to the Shawill booth, I browsed the shelves in search of a particular product I’ve been eyeing for quite sometime. I was looking for the Shawill Vogue Noble Steady Color Lipstick [some bloggers just refer to it as Vogue Noble lipstick]. Now, on to the actual review.

Packaging: The product comes in a black and silver box. I find it rather attractive since it’s simple and I’m fond of the colours. The box itself is sturdier than most I’ve encountered. Important details and descriptions are found on the box. This includes ingredients, license details, and expiration date.

For the casing, the lipstick is housed in a sleek and simple silver coloured packaging. It is made of plastic, yet it looks professional because at first glance, it may be mistaken for metal. The material is sturdy and so far, I haven’t detected any flaws or defects.

What I don’t like about the packaging is that the box and the tube itself have different labels that confuse me. The box says, “Shawill Shining Glitter Lipstick” (at the back) and “Vogue Noble Lipstick” (on the top portion of the box) while the tube says “Steady Colour Lipstick” (on the outside) and “Vogue Noble” (on the inner tube). I’m utterly confused, but as far as I know, the Shining Glitter Lipstick is an entirely different product. If I remember correctly, that one has a red casing [or was it brown? Lol].

Products claims:

“3D photosensitivity granule and multi-angle refraction pearly lustre. Ultra strong natural moisture ingredient make the lip lustre water abundant, long time maintenance keep moisten, molds the bright three-dimensional lip colour. The pearl bright feeling provides rich sparkles ray, soft tender and lasting stable.”

- Product description on the box

That wasn’t really all that helpful, but basically, the lipstick is said to provide moisture [it claims to have Vitamin E and Water Microspheres], lustre, and long-lasting colour that keeps your lips soft and tender at the same time.

Ingredients:

Mineral Oil, Lanolin, Vaseline, 2-Ethylhexyl Palmitate (emollient), Ozokerite Wax (mineral derived wax), Bees Wax, Candelillia Wax, Tocopheryl acetate (Vitamin E), Butyl Hydroxy Anisole (antioxidant), Propyl Paraben (preservative), D&C Red 6 Barium Lake(colorant), D&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (colorant), Iron Oxide Red (pigments), Iron Oxide Brown (pigments), Iron Oxide Yellow (pigments), FD&C 5 Aluminum Lake (colorant), Titanium Dioxide (white pigment/reflectant), Pearlescent Pigments

[Someone, please, give me a cookie. The ingredients were written for ants (very, very tiny print) and I had no idea what those ingredients were, so I had to do research for that. It took effort! :P Haha]

Consistency: The consistency of this lipstick is very creamy, yet glides on thinly. It practically melts upon contact, giving it a smooth and bordering watery application [I suppose those are the water microspheres it claims to contain]. You really need a lip brush for this if you want a precise application. A lipliner would also help prevent any bleeding. Personally, though, I haven’t experienced any bleeding even without a lipliner [but, maybe that’s just me]. On the lips, it feels thin and almost balm-like. You definitely do not want to go rubbing your lips together absentmindedly while wearing this.

Finish: It gives off a shiny, glossy finish. It is not advisable to use lipgloss on top of this because first of all, it is unnecessary [unless you like the oil-slicked lips look], and second, because gloss may cause this product to slip and slide, run and bleed [Oh, how morbid! Haha :) ]. As the day progresses, it loses its glossy finish, but the colour remains. Don’t get me wrong, though. This product is non-drying. Well, at least for me [Given the consideration that I often have very dry lips].

Shade: The shade I purchased, No. 7, is a red colour with blue undertones. Although, for some reason, when it comes to photography, it sometimes registers as a warm red. I’m not sure if the problem is with my lighting, my camera, or the light-reflecting ingredients in this lipstick. Unfortunately, the pictures I took of the swatches do not give justice to this lipstick’s gorgeous colour. [They’re close enough, but I just can’t seem to catch the bluish tone in the colour which I find very unique.] :(

Pigmentation: I rarely encounter a lipstick with a thin texture with high pigmentation. Usually, those qualities never mix together. The most common scenario is that lipsticks on the thinner side are sheerer while drier, thicker, creamier lipsticks are packed with colour. In this case, however, they managed to combine comfort with colour. Superb! *thumbs up*

Swatches:

Scent: I don’t detect any scent from this product. That’s a very good plus point for me because my nose is sensitive to scents and I personally prefer my products to be unscented.

Taste/Flavour: Just as it is unscented, it is also unflavoured. That’s also a good thing because I have a habit of licking my lips a lot when I like the flavour of my lip product.

Longevity: Hands down, the best long-lasting lip product I have ever tried. I have this curse wherein lip products really don’t adhere to my lips well and they tend to disappear quickly. Most long wear lipsticks last for about 3-4 hours on me, without eating or drinking. This one was able to last me for an entire day with eating and drinking.

My first test run for this was on a shopping spree with my friend. Unfortunately, I was not able to take photos that day. We had lunch and late afternoon snacks that day and the lipstick had minimal and graceful, even fading unlike most lipsticks that will leave you with awkward looking ombre lips.

The second time I wore this was during our prom. I changed lip colour during the evening, after eating. It lasted for 5 hours [because I removed it when I got home], and it still left a vibrant stain that remained until morning. It became part of my post-prom-hangover [LOL].

My only problem would probably be the transferring. Although, the product did not claim to be transfer-proof, I still prefer something that really adheres well to the point that I could just apply it and forget about it without worrying.

Warnings/Precautions: This is precisely why I really put a lot of effort into providing information with regards to the ingredients. Some people are allergic to certain ingredients and some people are just concerned about what they place on themselves. Personally, the ingredients listed do not bother me, however, some people may be more sensitive to these elements. Some ingredients that may be a cause for concern are Mineral Oil, Lanolin, and Propyl Paraben.

Overall performance: I really love this product and it is currently my favourite red lipstick. For the price and quality, I would say that this is a really good buy that would be worth your money.

Re-purchase?
Most certainly!

Recommendation: I would recommend this product to people who are on a tight budget and want the best value for their money when it comes to buying cosmetic products.