I recently spotted the new Maybelline Color Blur Matte Lip Pencils at Walmart for $7.73 each. They weren't in any sort of special display where new products are, they were just mixed in with all of the existing Maybelline products. There are 10 shades (my Walmart had 9 of them in stock) so I got them all to share with you. I wanted to get swatches up now because a lot of you have told me you're waiting to see the swatches before you buy. I can't do a review right now since I haven't thoroughly tested them out, but I will give my first impression...let's take a look!
There's a gorgeous range of shades to choose from, but if you like nude or subtle colors, there's really only one...I like to Mauve It. The one shade I'm missing, Pink Insanity may also be a lighter color based on the display at the store, but the rest are all brighter, darker shades.
The formula is so super creamy, it's ridiculous! They glide on like butter and have a velvety powder-like finish with no shine whatsoever. They made my lips feel very soft and smooth and didn't cake or sink into lines. Wear time on I Like To Mauve It (which is the only color I've tried on my lips so far) was pretty good at a few hours, but I'm guessing some of the darker, more pigmented shades will stain (they stained my arm!) and last longer. They have a smudger on one end for creating that gradient lip look that's been popular in Korea for a while now (darker in the center and faded out toward the edges). I haven't tried them that way yet, just all over the lips. Pigmentation on all shades is incredible...these swatches are all one swipe and they don't drag on the skin or lips at all. They're just a dream to apply and wear. I'm in love so far!
I'll post a full review with lip swatches in the next week or so once I've had the chance to really try these out. Stay tuned!
