UPDATE: To see my review of the shade Amethyst Ablaze, from The Jewels collection, click here.
WOOOOWEEEEEE!! I had no idea this collection even existed until I popped into my local Rite Aid the other day, and let me tell you: if you like deep, rich, bold, jewel-toned lip colors, this collection is FOR YOU.
WOOOOWEEEEEE!! I had no idea this collection even existed until I popped into my local Rite Aid the other day, and let me tell you: if you like deep, rich, bold, jewel-toned lip colors, this collection is FOR YOU.
NOTE: Please be sure to read my commentary on these shades and don't rely on the pics of the "swatches" on the display, which are totally deceiving!
Maybelline Limited Edition ColorSensational The Jewels Collection
(retail: around $7 each)
I'm seriously hesitant to show you the swatches on this display for fear that you'll think these are just run-of-the-mill jewel-toned lipsticks. I took a peek at each shade and I was absolutely FLOORED by the intensity and richness of each color here. The first thing that came to mind was that every single shade in this collection would look absolutely stunning on women of color. Being a MAC NC20, I was actually fearful of some of these shades, which look so intense and pigmented that I really don't think I could pull them off. But if you're an NC40 or higher, I'm going to go out on a limb here and say you might find yourself wanting this entire collection. (That's not to say that my fellow fair-skinned gals couldn't rock these either--I'm just a wimp when it comes to bold lip color!).
Shades that have the words "moonstone" and "rose" in them usually equal mild, work-safe and timid, right? WRONG! These lovelies are rich, deep and look insanely pigmented in the tube.
By far, the two shades above are the ones that had my JAW ON THE GROUND. When I opened the cases to take a peek, I was standing there stunned. DO NOT look at the swatch for Rockin Fuchsia and think it's a standard hot pink. It's actually a true, intense, blue-based magenta that is so vibrant I had to check to be sure I was looking at a Maybelline lipstick and not one from say, Illamasqua.
BUT THE SHOW-STOPPER OF THIS COLLECTION is Amethyst Ablaze. My GOODNESS. This shade is a deep, rich, intense PURPLE that immediately brought to mind All Of My Purple Life. I'm NOT saying this is a dupe (nothing could compare to AOMPL, people!). But it's got a similar richness, deepness and intensity to it. I have never seen a purple lipstick like it at the drugstore.
Rubylicious and Plum Jewel are probably the most "standard" shades of this collection but still, they're intense, deep, rich and amazing in person.
And finally, I wanted to show you what the cases look like because the graduated color is slightly different than other ColorSensational cases. Too cute!
I am seriously kicking myself for not purchasing one of these when I first saw the display. I'm HOPING that the color payoff is exactly what I think it will be: amazing. As soon as I can, I'll pick one up and swatch it for you.
In the meantime, what do you think of The Jewels? Are these rich, intense shades calling to you? Have you already spotted or purchased any of these new colors? Thoughts?
Drooling over these! I hope they come to my area SOON! thanks for the info!
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen these at my local Rite-Aid (yet), but I'll likely purchase at least one shade. I really like Maybelline's lipsticks and have been enjoying the "collections" they've been releasing lately.
ReplyDeletedear me, i am so in lust for the fuschia and the purple one now!!! they are on my hit list.
ReplyDeleteWhich one do you think the model is wearing? I like that one! :)
ReplyDeleteits red garnet! i have it and absolutely love it. the dark red lipstick that you can definitely wear. :)
Deletelooks like some great stuff! maybelline had me at their pop stick collection, so i think i may have to pass on this one..pretty colors though!
ReplyDeleteI purchased Rockin Fuchsia and Amethyst Ablaze they are both GORGEOUS. Amethyst Ablaze reminds me of MAC’s Violetta
ReplyDeleteCan not WAIT to see the purple one! A purple haired girl can never have too many purple lipsticks, haha.
ReplyDeleteThe Ruby one has definitely piqued my interest! I'm a sucker for rather conventional colors x]
ReplyDeleteNeed these in my life!
ReplyDeleteMUST FIND THIS!!! Sounds like an amazing collection though I haven't bought Maybelline lippies in a while (I needed a little more of a moisturizing effect) but I can't resist beautiful lipsticks. I am officially now on the lookout!
ReplyDeleteI just purchased 2 lipsticks from this collection, as well as an eyeshadow quad and a lipstick from another limited edition collection. I got rose quartz and plum jewel lipsticks, and from the other collection, I got red haute lipstick and green with fashion eyestudio quad. The colors are all so pigmented and vibrant. I'm gonna try out the shadows tomorrow.
ReplyDelete@Kizzy- model is wearing plum jewel
ReplyDeleteSpotted this collection at my local RiteAid (northeast Ohio) not long after reading this post! Had to buy Amethyst Ablaze and Rockin Fuchsia. Can't wait to try them! By the way, is it just me, or do these lipsticks have a new, different scent from other Maybelline lipsticks?
ReplyDeleteMy lips dropped when I saw this today. I had left my coupons at home and yet I bought this.
ReplyDeleteI bough Amethyst Ablaze and Rockin Fuschia (both beyond gorgeous for drugstore). As a WOC, yeah, I can buy this whole collection. I think Plum Jewel is Berry Beautiful from last year LE fall coll.
I was kind of ticked off at this collection. They are beautiful, but the shade the model is wearing is nothing like the lipstick in the tube. It's the only one I wanted, and it turned out to be very sheer.
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