I received this adorable little paper bag from Estee Lauder the other day. And inside was lipsticks!
So today Imma do a lipstick review. Notable because this is my first ever lipstick review!
*waits for applause
*gets none
Anyway. *clears throat. A little background on my history of lipstick.
I (along with most of my generation) never wore lipstick until recent years! It just wasn’t cool. Lipstick (usually red or brown) was for our mothers, and we might wear a dab of lip gloss here, a dash of colored lip balm there and that was it.
The only lipstick I used to wear was nude lip because I was super into gyaru style.
IT WAS 2007 DON’T JUDGE.
But in recent times lipsticks have come back with a vengeance and I’m glad. My makeup style used to be all about the eyes only but lip colors are a great way to…
1) add some life to your face
2) finish a look with pizzazz
3) create different looks for different outfits
Anyway these are the Estee Lauder lipsticks I got. The Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine lipstick range.
Is the packaging gorgeous or is the packaging gorgeous? Each tube is done up in Estee Lauder’s signature colors – navy and gold – and it all looks so glam and classic!
A cool feature is the magnetic feature in the lipstick that clicks it close without you having to cap it.
This range of lipstick comes in 16 colors all formulated for Asian skin tones. Mine are……
This is Surreal Sun. Quite surreal and quite sunny la I must say. Hahaha.
When I first applied it it came out a sheer orange and I was slightly disappointed cos I love bright lips. But I layered it on and it got brighter! The end result is a very playful bright (but not traffic cone bright) orange lip which reminds me of Style Nanda models a bit.
To match the playful Surreal Sun, I created a playful audfit to go with it!
Jacket from F21, top from Nasty Gal, spiked shorts from Topshop, shoes from Jeffrey Campbell. Beanie was a free gift from magazine woohoo.
Next is Mischievous Rose. A rose by any other name would smell look as sweet. Check me being intellectual!
Before I put it on I thought it would be a boring old fashioned shade but I was wrong! It’s a creamy pink brown color that results in a very sweet, understated yet finished look. I wouldn’t call it mischievous; rather you look pretty and subtle yet like you took the time to do your makeup well.
I thought it would be perfect for wearing to work! To important meetings. To your kids’ school for report card day wtf. To visit your boyfriend’s parents for the first time? Best lip color for that.
To match this pink-brown shade I came up with a more demure professional look. Hair up with chunky stud earrings some more. Sheer plaid top from Younghungryfree, skirt from Topshop, heels from Japan.
The last shade is called Pink Dragon. I’d recommend this color for someone who wants to look younger hahaha or a girl who’s just started experimenting with makeup!
It’s a very youthful shade – a fresh sort of pink that strikes the right balance between not too jarring a color, yet bright enough to draw the eye and not waste your effort. Lolol.
Another look at Pink Dragon under sunlight. I normally stay away from pink lips cos most pinks look weird with my skin; I either look washed out or too dark. But this pink just worked on me! Maybe because all 16 shades of Envy Shine are formulated specially for Asian skin. 🙂
I think if you neglected to do eye makeup and just slicked on some of this lippie and run outside, it would work equally well! Because it’s so fresh and somehow innocent looking, you don’t have to do much to pull it off.
Which is why I chose a more cutesy girlish outfit for this. Simple white tee and a butter yellow skirt with white polka dots, both from Twenty3, finished off with pastel accessories.
Verdict:
The Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick is very impressive! My favorite thing about it is how it’s so moisturizing, and yet the colors are so vibrant and pretty. In my experience bright lip colors tend to be a bit drying which is a major problem for me cos I suffer from dry flaky lips. But it’s super moisturizing on my lips; the technology in Envy Shine works so each time you press your lips together it reactivates the moisture droplets so lips stay soft, smooth and fuller looking throughout the day. I definitely didn’t feel the need to lick them or mash my lips together.
I also like that the lipsticks also come with some gloss – I prefer a bit of shine on my lips cos I think it looks healthier. If you get to try this lipstick, note how it really does sculpt your lips, my lips somehow look more well shaped…like more 3D wtf but not in a Dolly Parton way. In a sexy Angeline Jolie way! Hahaha.
Aaaaand there are two contests coming your way!
(1) Instagram #LipstickEnvyShineMY contest
Take a photo with your favourite Envy Shine lipstick, post it on Instagram, hashtag #LipstickEnvyShineMY and stand a chance to win a free Pure Color Envy Shine Lipstick worth RM98. Like this.
Contest period: April 4 – May 16. 3 winners will be announced Friday of each week on Facebook starting from April 11. Photos with most likes will have higher chances of winning.
(2) Estee Lauder ‘Be Envied’ Contest
Estee Lauder is having 4 mall events from April 28 onwards. At these mall events, customers who purchase RM280 or more (inclusive of 1 lipstick) can join the Estee Lauder ‘Be Envied’ Contest and stand a chance to win a fashion spread in EH, Nuyou & Female in August, along with one year’s supply (!!!!) of products worth up to RM5000. Upon entering, you can get complimentary makeup done by an Estee Lauder makeup artist, hairstyling, wardrobe styling, and a professional A4 portrait photo with EH/Nuyou/Female masthead.
Behind the scenes pic of my homemade fashion spread lolol.
(3) Giveaway on Fourfeetnine.com
Hehehe. Estee Lauder is always so wonderfully generous to my readers! This time I am giving away TEN (10) Envy Shine lipsticks to ten readers! To win, comment on this blog post which Envy Shine lipstick shade you want, and why. Remember to leave your email so we can contact you.
The Estee Lauder lipstick range is available at all Estee Lauder counters nationwide from April 2014 onwards, for RM98 each.
Comments (212)
Hi Audrey, nI love the pink dragon shade! I can imagine myself being all sweet & cutesy wearing it on the days I feel like being a girly girl 🙂 I hope you could pick me! Thanks Audrey 🙂
Hi Audrey!rnrnAll the late nights and juggling between work, family and my 2 kids have started having effects on my skin. My skin looks duller as compared to last time… rnThus, I hope to win the Surreal Sun Envy Shine lipstick so as to give my face a lift and brightens it up! rnrnThanks for reading!rnrndawnbrighten@yahoo.com.sg
Hi Audrey,nnI would like to put my hands on the Pink Dragon shade as it is all so cutesy and sweet. Perfect for a boost me up on a sundown day or a girly manja look during a date out! nnThank you so much Audrey!ncarol.hfl@gmail.com
Hi Audrey! I would love love love the pink dragon shade! I just started experimenting with make up and I sincerely do hope Estee Lauder’s Pink Dragon shade will give me a kick start! I super love the shade and I think it will be great for me as well when I am lazy or in a rush for make up but one can never be without a gorgeous lipstick! nnnmichelle.145@outlook.com
Hii Audrey! I wonder why but you literally look good in all shades of lipstick! Oh, so envious! nI’ve been an avid reader of your blog for 4 years and I’ve seen how you’ve changed in the way that you style yourself and i’m liking it more and more! I personally think that you flaunt the best in Mischievous Rose so i’m gonna pick that shade also. Didn’t fancy having any lipstick at all until you started pulling off the lipstick looks and i’m sold! Haha 😀
Wow… I have been looking for a subtle and wearable orange lipstick shade and the Surreal Sun looks so beautiful… And it would be the perfect shade for my coming beach getaway in Krabi! xoxo
this contest came at the right time! I’m looking for a lipstick that could brighten up my dull and slight tired pregnancy look! (I m currently at 27 weeks =D ) Been investing on better face powder and eye make up to make my pregnant-self felt better with the growing tummy below, a lipstick is the last thing on the shopping list! Would love to get my hands on Surreal sun to add a lil bright playful look on my lips, n also gives me the ‘Glow’. Even for my wardrobe coordinates now i tried to get some playful n not so boring pregnancy clothes, yet loose enuf to give the space for tummy/baby to grow!nn So yeah, hope to win the contest! =D
Hi Audrey,nI would love to have Mischievous Rose as I’m preparing for my first job interview soon! nGotta look professional and nice during the interview day! nnThanks!
Hi Audrey! I’d wish to win the Pink Dragon shade because despite (re)applying lip balm/gloss daily, I always get remarks from others saying ‘You look so pale’/’Your lips are so white’ due to my naturally pale and dry flaky lips. I’m not really a ‘makeup’ person so I wish to have the chance to experiment with this pink shade as a start to regain a moisturized, youthful and healthy-looking shade of pink lips! nnSay NO to pale lips!! =D
Hi Audrey!nI wish for the Pink Dragon shade because I really have no experience with lipstick. The only time I had applied is recommend by my colleague and that was it. I really would love to start trying the lipstick and reading from your review, I definitely sure that Pink Dragon will be the best for me to start off! Thanks!! 😀
Hello Audrey! It would be great I could win Mischievous Rose/ or any other Envy Shine lipsticks. I don’t really applied makeup on a daily basis ( poor makeup skills) and I think these fabulous lipsticks could make my look stand up at least a tad bit! Also, just trying my luck, ’cause I never win anything before. Lol. Thanks 🙂
Hi Audrey! nnI’d wish to win the Pink Dragon shade because I’m 20 this year and have not have any experience with make up! And I have pretty dull lips which I hope I can brighten it up with these lip sticks. Really hope to experience this pink shade as a start of being vain and look good for my upcoming internship! HAHA. nCheers to you, and hope you had a great week ! nnThanks!
hi Audrey,ni would want to have pink dragon shade, because i have limited lipstick and i found out if i can wear lipstick when outing is kind of manner, (i usually no make up on lip) but now i wish to have it. nthank you Audrey for preparing such a good giveaway, even thought i don’t know will i win it, but thank you. 😉
Hi Audrey! I would really like to win the Surreal Sun Envy Shine lipstick! Lately I’m quite into orange lip colour but still cant find the guts to buy my own orangy lips… wtf… and i’ve only used lipgloss, never tried lipstick before, all the more no guts… So hopefully i can win the Surreal Sun to try… thank you so much!nmaltese.D.seraph@gmail.com
hi pretty audrey!ni’d wish i can win pink dragon shade! Because I’ve always wanted that shade of pink but don’t know which brand is the good! since youre promoting for estee lauder their product must be good, i would like to try this lipstick! 🙂 thank you so much sweetheart!
Hi Audrey, I would really love to win the Pink Dragon because I’m new to make up and I’m attending several wedding this year. And this lipstick goes well with the dresses I have. I hope I will received a surprise present from you.nnqueenswye@gmail.com
Hello Audrey 🙂 nI’d hope to win the mischievous rose lipstick or any other envy shine lipstick 😉 I usually used lipstick for daily makeup coz I’ve super poor makeup skills haha I hope with envy shine lipstick I can look better with my pale face haha. It would be great if I could try them out hehe! Thanks for such good giveaway!! Even though I would not be the winner haha. Thankyou Audrey 😉
nAngelanHello Audrey 🙂 nI’d hope to win the mischievous rose lipstick or any other envy shine lipstick 😉 I usually used lipstick for daily makeup coz I’ve super poor makeup skills haha I hope with envy shine lipstick I can look better with my pale face haha. It would be great if I could try them out hehe! Thanks for such good giveaway!! Even though I would not be the winner haha. Thankyou Audrey 😉 nAngelaloveee@hotmail.com
Hi, I would love to try the Mischievous Rose color. Being naturally dark skinned (I’m an Indian), I can barely find lipstick colors which can suit my skin tone. So, I have always been stuck with lip-gloss. But looking at the color of Estee Lauder’s Envy Shine collection, I think I have finally found a lipstick which could work for tanned skin as well as fair skinned people. :-)nnannaniah@gmail.comn
Hi Audrey! You look so pretty in the shade of Pink Dragon! I wish for the same shade as well coz I love pink and looking girlish. I had little experience with makeup and had never wore lipstick (except during kindergarten stage show loooooong ago :P) so I thought it would be a great start to experiment lipstick with this cute and pinkish lip colour. 😀 nThank you for reading no matter you picked me or not ^^
hehe you’re welcome
hehe envy shine is really quite good!
Awww you’re welcome
20 is still very young!
Hi Audrey, first time comment ur blog. I wish to win the mischievous rose color lipstick.
Hello Audrey ! (: I’m a reader from Singapore & I’ll like to win the Envy Shine Pink Dragon ! I’m 20 this year & I’ve never been really interested in make-up but I’m starting on a full-time job soon so I thought I’ll like to try. Thank you to Estee Lauder & you regardless of whether I’ll win because I’ve been introduced to good lipsticks ! (:
Hello Audrey, I wish to get the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick with DOMINANT colour. Lipstick is the most important make up, you can compare yourself how you look with and without. Lipstick stay a very important in my daily routine. I wish to get the lipstick from Estee Lauder because it’s look gorgeous and I wish to try out something new, Estee Lauder Envy Shine will be my new makeup partner in the future 🙂
I want a pink dragon lipstick coz i never wear anything in pink either make up or clothers but when i look at ur pic it really make me wanna try something in pink..let’s start with the lipstick coz it something that i wear everyday..hope u can gv me a chance to try..tqnSiewlan85@yahoo.com
Hello, I wish I can get the surreal sun colour, i am 20 this year and i still don’t know how to use a lipstick.. i only apple lipgloss.. the surreal sun colour is so nice and natural and looks very good on you, I hope i can win it^^ thank you
Mischievous rose color. Simply because i am a mother of 1 yr old boy and buying lipstick is no longer a priority but diaper & milk are! Lol! So with free lipstick from estee lauder will help me save more money for more diaper & milk & toys for my son. Thanks Aud!
Hi Audrey. I would like to have the “Mischievous Rose” shade. As I also suffer from dry flaky lips, I tend to stay away from lipsticks altogether. Lip balm and Vaseline are my best friends! I would like to try it since it is so moisturizing and choosing a subtle colour so that it can suit for everyday including office use. Thank you!
Love the way you create outfts for each lipstick shade! <3 nnI want 330 Boudoir Body because it gives a very ladylike look! I love red/pink lipsticks but it’s hard to find a good one that is long lasting and not dry! n
I want i want the “surreal sun” shade! I like the sheer of orange and orange is new RED!! *fliphair*rnThanks Audrey and Estee Lauder for giving us a chance to win the Envy Shine lipstick !
Icefong rnI want i want the “surreal sun” shade! I like the sheer of orange and orange is new RED!! *fliphair*rnThanks Audrey and Estee Lauder for giving us a chance to win the Envy Shine lipstick ! rnIcefong90@yahoo.com
I want the ‘heavenly’ shade as red is like the in colour now , thank younn
I want the ‘heavenly’ shade as red is like the in colour now , thank younn
I want the ‘heavenly’ shade as red is like the in colour now , thank younn
Hi Audrey! I want the Pink Dragon colour because I’m looking for the perfect pink and I hope this is the one! Thanks for making this giveaway 🙂 x
I hope to get the Surreal Sun cause it’s versatile. I like that it can be light & also bright when applied a few more layers. Pretty please!
Hi Audrey ^^ I would love to have the Mischievous Rose because I’m gonna be a first time mother soon and I want something that is understated yet polished! I think it would be perfect for work and for a nice day out with my family. Thanks!
Hey Audrey, I want the pink dragon shade because its the perfect colour to spruce my look with the limited time I have to get ready with the twins. Gotta go check them out the counter! My lip palette from Estee is running low. X
I would adore the Mischievous Rose because the colour is naughty blend of magical and prim! I cant wait to have it! 🙂
Hi Audrey, I hope to get the Pink Dragon because I just started experimenting with makeup. I’m looking for a more girly and youthful pink so I believe Pink Dragon will be perfect for first-timer. TQ :p
I would love to try Mischievous Rose because I look pale at work all the time (BECAUSE I ADMIT, I AM LAZY TO DO MY MAKE UP) so this lipstick will SAVE ME SOME FACE. Plus I also never wear lipsticks because of flaky lips despite how much water I drink T___T
Good day Audrey! =DnnI’m 21 this year, and I’ve been single for 21 years.nI never had any lipstick before, and friends (including my crush), have always been telling me things like “You look sick, are you okay?” nnTruth is, I am very healthy. It’s just that I have really pale skin .and I do not know much about make up. The only make up that I knew of is lip gloss. *cries*nnSo I would like to win the Pink Dragon lipstick, because I believe a little touch of Estee Lauder lipstick can instantly brightened up my face.nnI’m tired of hearing sick comments on me. nBut with Estee Lauder’s ‘Pink Dragon’, I can’t wait to hear them(my crush especially), to scream “WAO!!!” nnHope that I will be picked, and that I might score a date with him as well. *wink wink*nmayyinmelody@gmail.com
omg your reason very interesting lolol
Hi aud, Im 25 this year and I work in medical research. Being in the lab makes me feel weary all day, didn’t even have time to dress up. Hope that I get a lipstick – mischievous rose to brighten my look.
Hi Audrey. I really hope to get the Pink Dragon lipstick as similar to u, I’ve stayed away from lipsticks most of the time bcoz of my over flaky lips. I’m unable to find any pinkish shade that is suitable for my skin as well since I felt I looked very dark whenever I tried pink lipstick. I hope to feel sweet & young with a pinkish shade of lipstick. By the way, if it’s good I’m sure I’ll be a converted fan of Estée Lauder as i always feel the brand’s products are too old for younger age gals…
Hi Audrey!nnI wish I could win the Surreal Sun shade of lipstick to add just the right touch to my outfit. and look like a Stylenanda model! I also think Surreal Sun will make myself more noticable because I have pale lips and putting on lipstick does make a difference! nnapplealoeism@gmail.com
I’m in my late twenties but the last time I put lipstick on was when I was 12. I remember secretly going through my mom’s makeup bag and I ended up looking like a clown. Since then, I’ve sworn off any kind of lipsticks (and clowns!). Your blogpost is very convincing and I’d like to try out something more mild like Pink Dragon. It would be the first lipstick I’d actually own. 🙂 Thanks Audrey and have a great day!