Swatches: Wet n Wild Megalast Lipsticks (new shades for 2012)

I'm sorry for not posting about these when they were first released back at the beginning of the year, but better late than never, right? I received these colors a while back for review, and I was absolutely obsessed with them when I first got them. But since I'm a makeup junkie, I eventually switched my attention to other lip colors and these got a little lost in the shuffle. But I busted these out again a few weeks ago and guess what? I'm totally obsessed again! These colors just scream "Summertime!"

Wet n Wild added these six shades to their core line for 2012. You can find these just about everywhere that Wet n Wild is sold and they retail for around $2.99 each. I'm not actually reviewing these lipsticks today because I've already reviewed this formula once back in January of 2010 (Wine Room) and again in May of 2010 (Just Peachy) and my feelings haven't changed a bit since those reviews . So today I'm going to show you swatches and give you my thoughts about the actual colors.

The good thing about getting to these so late is that there are now lots of great dupe comparison posts on the internet that I can share with you. Who doesn't love a good drugstore dupe, right?

 Wet n Wild Megalast Lipsticks

(retail: $2.99 each, 0.11 oz)

If you're never tried a Megalast lipstick before, you should know that they have a drier, thicker formula and a semi-matte finish. None of these shades have any shimmer or sheen to them. Megalast lipsticks are true to their name in terms of staying power--they are built to last...and last. But the real selling point with these lipsticks is their insane color payoff. All six of these shades will practically cancel out the natural pigment of your lips, and there's no need to build for more intensity. A few swipes and they'll be perfectly opaque on just about every skintone, and WOW are they intense (some shades border on neon):

 

• Cherry Picking is a deep pink-toned red. It's very similar to Revlon's classic shade Cherries in the Snow (you can see Shannybanny's side-by-side swatches of Cherry Picking and Cherries in the Snow here).

• Don't Blink Pink didn't photograph accurately for my camera, so take a look at Miss Natty's swatches here for how this shade looks in real life--it's a bright, almost-neon pinkish-berry and quite the traffic-stopper!

• Purty Persimmon is a vibrant midtone reddish-orange that just so happens to be an excellent dupe for MAC Sail La Vie.

• 24 Carrot Gold is the perfect lip color to get if you're looking for an orangey-coral this summer. As we all know, oranges and corals are all the rage right now, and this one's a beauty. It's softer and not quite as vibrant as Purty Persimmon--check it out on Stay Beautiful here.

• Pinkerbell is pretty much legendary at this point for being a near-perfect dupe of MAC Nicki. Don't believe me? Check out Vampy Varnish's comparison post here.

•  And speaking of near-perfect dupes, check out Dime on a Dime's comparison of Dollhouse Pink to MAC Pink Nouveau here. Pretty darned close, I'd say!

To get a better idea of how vibrant and neon-like some of these shades can be, check out Mocha Mish Mash's post here. They look so pretty on her!

If you haven't tried any of the Megalast 2012 releases yet, I think there's something here for everyone when it comes to bold, vivid summertime-friendly hues. If you find the colors too matte-looking for your tastes, top them with a sheer, shimmery gloss for added dimension. And if you find this formula a bit too drying, apply a coat of lip balm beforehand and you should be good to go!

Do you own any Megalast lipsticks? What are some of your favorites?

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