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, i hope to win the Pink Dragon. I’m 20yro this year and I’m a newbie in doing make up because i’m super lazy and also not very sure what colour suit my skin colour :/ But i feel like i need to master make up skill yo i really hope to win this contest. thanks audrey! :DDDnlizzzzieee@gmail.comn
Hi Audrey! Ive never really had much experience putting on makeup in general, and recently I’ve started drawing my brows and eyeliner so this would be a nice touch to my beginner’s attempt! I am not sure what colour would go well with me so I would love to have the Pink Dragon lipstick just like what you’ve recommended. nnThanks for taking the time out to read this. Have a lovely long weekend!
Hey Audrey.. Mischievous Rose will be great for me to try as I’ll be graduating soon.. A sexy yet classy lips will be awesome to start a new chapter of life in the working environment.. Thank you!
Dear Audrey, I really hope that I can win the Pink Dragon! 😀 I am going to turn 21 soon this year, so that I think this will be a great 21st birthday to m if I am lucky enough to win this!:D I am still in the first stage to discover about make-up, I never try to put on a make-up on my face by myself 😛 and I am in the learning process now 😀 nI really hope that I can wish this awesome lipstick! 😀 nSorry for the long comment and have a great weekend! 😀
Hi Audrey! nI really hope to win the Surreal Sun as I would love to experiment with a new lips colour and I think it will be great to get a coral shade to try out =DnThanks.
HI :3 I hope to win the lipstick in the Mischievous Rose shade because I’m just starting to wear make up out (at 21 lOl I’m a late bloomer (╯_╰) ) and for some reason my dad teases me if he thinks I’m going out with make up. I don’t know how to explain this but it kind of makes me reluctant to put make up on because I anticipate him making fun of me then I get reluctant ._. I’d really like the Mischievous Rose because it’s a subtle shade which is perfect to ease my dad into being used to seeing me with make up on! Thank you 😀
Hi audrey! :)nnMy skin (and lips) is normally very pale and sickly looking and thus lipstick is the only pop of colour I can get to avoid looking like a zombie. At 22 I’ve just started experimenting with makeup; just like you, the most colour I use is from tinted lip balms. I think Mischievous Rose would be perfect for me as it’s subtle but still bright enough to add life to my face! :)nnMy lips are also normally very dry, so if I could get healthy, plump glossy lips like yours with the Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine Sculpting Lipstick I would be a very happy girl! Thank you 🙂
Hi ! I would really really like to win the Pink Dragon shade of lipstick. Tho I am currently in the age of 26…i never really do any make up except for putting some powder and lip balm. I am always envied of those pretty ladies with make up thus this year I am learning to apply some. I just bought an eye liner as well as eye shadow and now short of 1 more item which is the lipstick cause i could not find any suitable ones. Those available lipstick always make my lips look flaky and dry. I would really like to test this Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine lipstick which can provides moisture to the lips! Hope i can win one to try this awesome lipstick ! 😀
*oops repost as i forgotten to fill up the name and email..>.<*nnHi ! I would really really like to win the Pink Dragon shade of lipstick. Tho I am currently in the age of 26…i never really do any make up except for putting some powder and lip balm. I am always envied of those pretty ladies with make up thus this year I am learning to apply some. I just bought an eye liner as well as eye shadow and now short of 1 more item which is the lipstick cause i could not find any suitable ones. Those available lipstick always make my lips look flaky and dry. I would really like to test this Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine lipstick which can provides moisture to the lips! Hope i can win one to try this awesome lipstick ! 😀
Hi Audrey.nI would love to win the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick shade in Pink Dragon. I’m a lazy person who only apply lipstick as make up. Wearing lipstick helps me to boost up my confidence & transform my pale lifeless face with colour. Not to mention that it also can moisturize my dry chapped lips as well. Besides that, I love the Pink Dragon colour that you swatched on your lips. The shade looks so sweet & demure. Pink colour lipsticks are my favourite & a girl can never have too many lipsticks right? I want to be envied by people too! For me, lipsticks are my best friend. =)nThank you!
Hi Audrey.nI would love to win the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick shade in Pink Dragon. I’m a lazy person who only apply lipstick as make up. Wearing lipstick helps me to boost up my confidence & transform my pale lifeless face with colour. Not to mention that it also can moisturize my dry chapped lips as well. Besides that, I love the Pink Dragon colour that you swatched on your lips. The shade looks so sweet & demure. Pink colour lipsticks are my favourite & a girl can never have too many lipsticks right? I want to be envied by people too! For me, lipsticks are my best friend. =)nThank you!
Hi Audrey.nI would love to win the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick shade in Pink Dragon. I’m a lazy person who only apply lipstick as make up. Wearing lipstick helps me to boost up my confidence & transform my pale lifeless face with colour. Not to mention that it also can moisturize my dry chapped lips as well. Besides that, I love the Pink Dragon colour that you swatched on your lips. The shade looks so sweet & demure. Pink colour lipsticks are my favourite & a girl can never have too many lipsticks right? I want to be envied by people too! For me, lipsticks are my best friend. =)nThank you!
Hi Audrey. nI would like to win Estee Lauder Lipstick (Pink Dragon shade). It would be perfect if the pink dragon shade of lipstick could make me look younger when I’m out. My boyfriend is 3 years younger than me and essentially I try look younger especially whenever I am out with him. It would be the perfect time to try out this lipstick on his graduation this coming May in Ireland. I am very keen to be given the chance to try out the Estee Lauder Envy Shine before I actually go out and buy it on my own. I always have this problem of buying unsuitable products and I’m stucked with it.nI hope you will consider me in your winner selection. Thank you so much for your time.Appreciate it a lot. Have a great weekend:)
Hi Audrey. nI would love to win the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick in the Mischievous Rose shade. As you said it looks more professional, I guess it would be great for me. I am currently doing my PhD and sometimes I have presentations and conferences to attend hence a more mature and professional looking lip shade would be do me good. I also have a fair skin tone, very likely something close to yours. And to be honest, I haven’t really explored much on lipsticks as I ain’t a make-up aficionado but I hope winning this Estee Lauder lipstick would instigate my interest in lipsticks. Thank you! 🙂
Dear Audrey nPls let me have Surreal Sun coz I wanna leave lipstick stains on my bb n hubby’s cheeks!
Hi Audreynthanks for doing this giveaway.nI would love to win the Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipstick in the Pink Dragon shade. I’m the kind of person who doesn’t put lipstick cos it’s just not the thing during our generation (like how you described yourself earlier in this post) but it’s such a hype now everyone is using bright lipsticks in their makeup so I would really love to try out using lipstick too! Hope i’m lucky enough yo. Thank you!
Hi Audrey! I would like to win the Envy Shine lipstick in Pink Dragon shade. I don’t own any lipstick now and am a beginner in make up so i would really love to try on the Pink Dragon as you recommended for beginners! Most importantly’ is the word ”youthful”! hahaha hopefully the lipstick can save my chan face when im too lazy to wear any make up. nI have been a silent reader of you for some time and this is the first time i am commenting!! nWoule be really really happy if i could get this.Thank you!! 🙂
Hi Audrey, I am a mass communication student from an university in KL. I’m currently doing a survey about blogger and sponsorship. Do you mind to tell me how much for you to write a post for outfit sponsorship or review? I know it’s kinda rude to ask about this but I need this info to complete my individual assignment>< Sorry for the irrelevant question with this post.
Hi Audrey,nthank you for this giveaway :DnI’d love to win and try the Surreal Sun shade as it does remind me of Style Nanda models and who doesn’t want to be like them. Besides, orange lipstick is on my must-try list too! 🙂 So, another thank you for this chance!nOh, and as I’ve been a silent reader of your blog for while now, I just want to tell you that I am having lots of fun reading it :)nLots of love from Indonesia <3nirdawandira@hotmail.com
I dont really know how to choose a good lipstick nor good in using one, wanted to try it for once and I did it but chosen a wrong lipstick color making me look weird so end up I dont use it anymore. As you mention for now I only use gloss or lipbalm but it does give me the result I want, am hoping I could win one of the Estee Lauder, Shine Envy-Charmed and give myself another try on using lipstick. nnMsCarolineLztnzhuting_91@hotmail.com
oohh!! I would love to win The Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Shine in Mischievous Rose!!! ♥ ♥ rnI think it’d be perfect for my ROM this coming July! I want something subtle yet demure and sweet looking! Thank you, Audrey!rnrnshealiteh@yahoo.com
Hi AudreynnI really want the Envy Shine lipstick in Pink Dragon, thanks very much. This is because I have not bought or worn any lipstick since I got pregnant (and my son will be 3 months old this sunday!). I hope the Pink Dragon can reignite my desire to wear lipstick again and magically transform me into a hot mummy with gorgeous pink lips! :)) Thanks Audrey!
Hi Audrey,nnI would like to win The Estée Lauder Envy Shine lipstick in Pink Dragon if I am the chosen winner. Reason being I have been looking for just the right pinkish lipstick which is not too pink nor too light for as long as I have started putting on make up. With your review on this batch of lipsticks from Estée Lauder, I am quite confident this would be the right shade I am looking for. Thus, I will be a bridesmaid for one of my girlfriend, this would be a perfect addition to my look of the day.nnThanks Audrey
Hello Audrey,nnFirst of all, thanks for the write-ups on the Estee Lauder lipstick. I really enjoyed reading your post and the pictures you have posted associating each shade of the lipstick. I think it’s very creative of you to do such. Anyway, I would like to win the “Mischievous Rose” because I love the idea of being mysterious yet elegant and natural at the same time. I believe this lipstick shade will be able to turned me into a head turner.nnThanks a lot ~~
Hello Aud!! Firstly, thank you for this giveaway! I would like to win the shade ‘pink dragon’! As I’m someone who wears pastel/paddle pop skirts and dress. Hence I think this shade would go really well! nAnd ps, I’m a huge fan of your family!
Hello Audrey,nnI would like to win the lipstick in the color ‘Pink Dragon’. nnRecently i have joined the workforce and also switch to part-time studying, i was so tired in the morning that i couldn’t afford to do eye makeup. Most importantly, i’ve researched about this lipstick, which is able to last at least 12 hrs yet it’s still moist on the lips. nnI believe this product will be perfect for me because it does not requires constant touch up throughout the day yet keeping my lips moist in air-conditioned room. nn//thank you for reading my comment ^^//
Hey Audrey! Thank you for doing a lipstick review! nnI’ve always neglected using lipsticks because I’ve never found a nice shade that suits my skin tone. And partially because I feel that lipsticks tend to make my lips dry. But after reading your review, I really want to give lipsticks another try! Just thought that I should try participating and hopefully I could try the ‘Pink Dragon’ shade from your giveaway! nnThank you for reading my comment :DnHave a nice day!
Hello Aud <3nnI would like to have the Surreal Sun shade lipstick! It is so pretty because it makes our skin look brighter 🙂 I never had an Estee Lauder product so I would like to own one . Hope I have the luck nn(BTW, fighter is toooo cute omg, Hope to see more of his videos hehe)nnX.O.X.O
Good morning, Audrey =)nI would like to have and try on the Surreal Sun lipstick shade. I have always wanted to try on lipstick but I don’t know how and where to choose as I’m scared that I will look older and my lips would look dry. But, after I saw your review, I would really like to try on it because I believe that good colour of lipstick can actually brighten up my outlook, outfit and my face too. Even if I wear a very casual outfit, but with great lipstick colour, everything will look better and different. So, I really really hope I can get to try on it as I have never tried any lipstick before. I’m just using lip balm and lip gloss so far.
Thank you for reading =)
Hi Audrey!nnI would like the mischievous rose please because I think it would be suitable for me to wear to work. My lips are dry and flaky like yours so I would love an Estée Lauder lipstick to keep my lips moisturise and pretty 🙂
I’d love to win pink dragon.
Hello Audrey :)nnI’d love to win Estee Lauder’s Envy Shine lipstick in Surreal Sun, as I’ve always wanted a sunny and bright coral orange shade of lipstick! I don’t have any products from Estee Lauder and it would be really amazing to win this, or any shade of lipstick from them! Thank you for doing this post and sharing your coordinates, I love your style and often look towards you for stylespiration. Anyway, I just hope that I’m one in the lucky 10 who are selected to win a lipstick *fingers and toes crossed wtf* . Have a lovely trip to Japan with Tim!nnx
Hi Audrey, I would love to win the Envy Shine lipstick in Pink Dragon shade if i am chosen. I have never tried or explored any lipstick before, only lipgloss and lip moisturiser but upon seeing your review, i REALLY love to try them out 🙂 I believe the product itself is incredibly nourishing and the colour pay-off is phenomenal! Thank you for this review and i love u!! <3
Dear Audrey,nI love your review! I love all 3 colours but i guess I would choose Mischievous Rose because I have only vivid colours such as sharp red and coral orange in my make up pouch. I find them too much for some occasions such as a dinner with my bf’s parents. Hence, a sweet rosy lips is what I need to give a good girl impression, haha. Hope you choose me, thank you very much 🙂
They all say, I’m a “working mother” and I think this term is redundant. Geddit geddit? Pick me if this made you laughed. Surreal Sun please 🙂
You look perfectly with all the three colors!! Your blog is seriously one of the best blogs I had ever read, so funny and cuteeeeee! :)nMischievous Rose will be my first choice as I am going to start my first job ever soon, and I think it looks natural and suitable for any occasions! Thank you for the review 😀
Hi Audrey!nnI’d love to try the Surreal Sun shade because I’ve never tried this shade before and I think this is one of the most unique shades considering Asians are typically more comfortable with nude and pink shades. It’s time to be different and try new things (or shades in this case)!! 🙂
Hello Audrey!nnI hope that i have 330 Boudoir Baby because it looks really natural and after applying it, i guess i’ll look more glowing! Estee Lauder Envy Shine lipsticks Shine in irresistible colors from Nudes to Reds to Plums. I wish to try it out and to become pretty like you! 🙂
Hi Audrey! I love all the shades you picked out of the other 16 colours. These 3 colours are so pretty and they look really moisturising! I major love Surreal Sun because I am in love with bright coloured lipsticks after watching korean dramas 🙂 I adore it’s bright watermelon coral shade which is perfect for the spring and summer! I tried it over the counter and the consistency is really light weight, thin and lightly creamy, I have to have this :p Please grant me my first coral lipstick from Estee Lauder Envy Shine because it is simply irresistable <3 *fingers crossed*nnThank you xncarolyntayx@gmail.com
330 Boudoir Baby would be my pick! I love the colour cos it’s somewhat between a pink and a peach colour. 😀 How awesome is that?
n330 Boudoir Baby would be my pick! I love the colour cos it’s somewhat between a pink and a peach colour. 😀 How awesome is that?
Hi Audrey! I hope that I can have the Pink Dragon. Because I do not own any lipsticks 🙁 and according to your suggestion this shade is suitable for someone who just starting to do make up. I personally like this shade very much as well so if Im lucky enough to win this, I really want to finish my make up with this lipstick! Anyway safe journey for your Japan trip!
Hi Audrey, I would love to win Surreal Sun! I guess it’s no coincidence that you should mention StyleNanda cause Korea has really made orange lip shades more popular (eg Yoon Eun Hye and Jun Ji Hyun!!) I have never been an “adventurous” person and I’ve only nude/pink lip shades; nothing too eye-catching to draw attention to my lips but after seeing those goddesses carry it off, I’m very eager to try it too. What I especially like about this is the point you brought up on layering so I can control the intensity to ease me into this new lip shade. Lastly, Estee Lauder would be a huge addition to my humble collection of 2 lippies cause I’ve only bought from Face Shop so far and this would be a real treat both in terms of quality and brand-glam haha (:
Hi Audrey, I would love to win Surreal Sun! I guess it’s no coincidence that you should mention StyleNanda cause Korea has really made orange lip shades more popular (eg Yoon Eun Hye and Jun Ji Hyun!!) I have never been an “adventurous” person and I’ve only nude/pink lip shades; nothing too eye-catching to draw attention to my lips but after seeing those goddesses carry it off, I’m very eager to try it too. What I especially like about this is the point you brought up on layering so I can control the intensity to ease me into this new lip shade. Lastly, Estee Lauder would be a huge addition to my humble collection of 2 lippies cause I’ve only bought from Face Shop so far and this would be a real treat both in terms of quality and brand-glam haha (:
Hi Audrey, I would love to win Surreal Sun! I guess it’s no coincidence that you should mention StyleNanda cause Korea has really made orange lip shades more popular (eg Yoon Eun Hye and Jun Ji Hyun!!) I have never been an “adventurous” person and I’ve only nude/pink lip shades; nothing too eye-catching to draw attention to my lips but after seeing those goddesses carry it off, I’m very eager to try it too. What I especially like about this is the point you brought up on layering so I can control the intensity to ease me into this new lip shade. Lastly, Estee Lauder would be a huge addition to my humble collection of 2 lippies cause I’ve only bought from Face Shop so far and this would be a real treat both in terms of quality and brand-glam haha (:
Hi Audrey, I really love the shade of Surreal Sun as it gives a very sweet and playful finish. I only own a nude lipstick and a basic lip gloss as I can’t seem to find any brighter shade lipstick that wouldn’t make me look like a clown wearing it. Besides that, I tend to dress in casual outfits for college which is why Surreal Sun is the shade I would want to try as I think it can go with a lot of my casual outfits as well as a night out. Thank you for your reviews and take care!
Morning Audrey. I have never tried any lipsticks before and if I could have my first lipstick, I would want it to be Estee Lauder Envy Shine. Mischievous Rose seems like a great choice to start with =) Thank you
Ohai Audrey! I have been looking around for my FIRST lipstick choice and i stumbled upon this! After the review you made, i believe ‘Pink Dragon’ would be a great start for being my FIRST ever lipstick! It’s the color that you can wear it on just about everyday while looking sweet and demure and without trying too hard 😉 Would you be my Genie that grant my first ever lipstick wish? hehe. Thank you Fighter’s Mama! 😉
Hi Audrey!! I want the surreal sun as I hope I at least have somewhere looks abit like Stylenanda!!! Hehehehehehehehehe