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Tuesday, October 1, 2013

Swatches: New Maybelline Color Elixir Liquid Color Balms

So the new Maybelline Color Elixirs (which are permanent, not limited edition) have caused quite a stir around here since my original post (if you'd like to hear from readers who have tried them, check the comments on my post here).

image credit: Ashley for Novueau Cheap

 image credit: Ashley for Novueau Cheap

A lovely, longtime reader actually purchased all twenty shades in this range and swatched them! Would you like to see her swatches? Keep reading...

Reader Fatima swatched ALL TWENTY SHADES and you can check out her swatches here (those purples...oh my goodness!).

According to several of you, the pigmentation on these is quite nice. I've also heard from several readers that these are not sticky or tacky, and that they feel hydrating on the lips (reader Gloria mentioned they were "emollient and cushiony"). I have also heard from a few of you that the staining capabilities are not like the L'Oreal Colour Caresse Stains, but that they do leave a slight stain behind (the applicator seems almost identical the the L'Oreal Colour Caresse stains, though). I've also heard from a few of you who think these might be a Dior dupe...I don't want to say that until I've tried one, of course, but that's an exciting theory, right?

Thanks so much for sharing your swatches with us, Fatima!
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18 comments

  1. oh em geeeeeeeeeeeeee I want these!

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  2. WOW! She bought all 20?! That's awesome. A girl after my own heart ;) I'd love to find this display and buy a couple.... I love the Loreal ones and she says these blow Loreal's out of the water, so...

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  3. Yes yes yes I bought all 20.
    I need help!! lol

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  4. Her swatches have convinced me that I need at least one of those purples. Glad they're permanent!!

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  5. Thanks, Fatima for the swatches! Are these liquid lipsticks or are they glosses? I had thought they were liquid lipsticks, like the Rimmel Apocalips/ShowOff Lip Lacquers, but your review seems to indicate they are glosses?

    Thanks again!

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  6. Wow, gonna check out the swatches right now. Thanks for the info, G and thank you Fatima !!!!!! ^_____^

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  7. they are more like glosses but they're so pigmented.

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  8. Oh, man...I want them NOW. And it'll be weeks (if not months) before they make it to Charlotte, and even longer before they show up at Ulta, where I can take advantage of specials and earn some points. That dull thud is my head pounding against the desk...

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  9. WOW! I need to get more of these. I picked up two of the purples (swatches are on my blog, if you want to see) and they are great!

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  10. I did comment initially, and still do think, these leave somewhat of a stain behind -however after using several times I agree, very creamy texture and not tacky like the YSL or Loreal stains. These are much more shiny.. I bought caramel infused and a very nice shade for pigmented pink lips! I am definitely going back for more as have liked the Maybelline colorsensational glosses and would say these beat them in my book! Oh and BTW, for those that do not know MOST times when buying beauty at BBB you can use the Ulta $3.50 off coupon on beauty items if you DONT have a BBB coupon. Just FYI.

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    1. I saw a YT guru (Crystal) said she paid $6.79

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  12. They are so gorgeous that no wonder she bought them all!!! I was looking at the swatches and tried to decide which ones to buy and I can't just leave it to 1 or 2. I think I may be in trouble here!!!!! I do wish they left a little stain though.

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  13. I bought half of these because I love the formula! It's very hydrating and it feels lightweight. I almost forget that I'm even wearing anything, and the pigmentation is so wonderful. The only thing I disliked about these was the fact that they have an odd scent that's a bit strong for me, and they only lasted about an hour or two on my lips. But I'm still loving these, the colors are so pretty!

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  14. These are awesome! Do you have a sightings map for them?? I can't find them anywhere :(

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  15. *Does a lil dance after reading these are not limited edition!!!*
    There's a chance I may get these online and that's exciting!!!
    I can't wait! I've written all the ones I want!

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  16. I do agree that the scent is off putting and disgusting to me. However I plan on keeping the 8 I bought because I do love how emollient the formula is, and it leaves your lips super soft.

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  17. They are insanely gorgeous colors..and on the lips they feel amazing. I bought 10..yikes!!! But I had coupons..my favs that I have tried Nude Illusion, Hibicus Heaven, Signature Scarlett..most gorgeous red and Fuchsia Flourish..haven't opened the others one yet. For those looking to purchase, be careful and check the small seal...most of the ones I had picked sadley had been opened and swatched! I just hate that!!!

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