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 would like to win the Surreal Sun lipstick as i think it is quiet suitable for my skin and i wish to try Estee Lauder products for quite a long time but do not have the chance yet.nThank you so much =)
It would be great if I could have the surreal sun lipstick. I used to have only pink and nude lipsticks but probably it’s time to change and go for a brighter colour so I wouldn’t look so dull and boring 🙂
Hi Audrey, I would love to win the Estée Lauder lip colour Mischeivous Rose. I am working in the corporate line. I work long hours and have to meet clients weekly. Sometimes my colleagues would comment on my pale, lacklustre complexion after a long day of work. I really like lipsticks as they are quick and fuss free to apply. They instantly brighten one’s face too. I have tried a few lipsticks but haven’t found one which I can stick to. When I saw Mischievous Rose, I fell in love immediately with the understated colour which isn’t too loud for my line of work and which could help brighten up my face subtly, yet effectively. I believe the lip colour Mischievous Rose is the solution to my problem. nnThank you!
Hello Audrey 🙂 I would like to win the Estée Lauder Envy Shine PINK DRAGON 😀 my skin tone is close to yours and I’m just a beginner at make up. Thus I need an easy lipstick as you said, to pull it off 🙂 I don’t wish to go out looking like an auntie wtf. Thank you! ^^
Dear Audrey, I would love to win the Estée Lauder Envy Shine Mischievous Rose! I would love to try the color of this color because I never really try a pink brown color lipstick. I hope to used it and brings out the natural make up look to work because can’t really have a heavy make up to work also. This color is just so perfect for working line since we need to meet up with different people out there. I personally thinks that the professional look you created is super fashionable and cunning as well!! Thanks for the review and Audfit looks for all those amazing lips stick!
Hi Audrey! I would love to win the Estée Lauder Envy Shine Mischievous Rose because i just started out with makeup and i prefer a more natural look,so this colour will be perfect for me.Being a student,i also can’t afford to spend so much on a lipstick,so winning one would be awesome! 🙂 Thank you for the giveaway!
Hi Audrey! I would like to get the pink dragon one. It’s really pretty and I have never gotten a lipstick in my life before so it would be great if the first one can be a free one heh 😛
Hi Audrey! I would like to win a Estee Lauder Envy Shine Mischievous Rose lipstick because I want to have natural make up to work. I used to buy many nude color lipstick but none of it give me the effect I wanted, either the color not stay and not shown up. It makes me looks tired and pale all the time. Wish I could win one! ^^ Thank you Audrey!
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)!! :)nnEmail: googling87@gmail.comnnThanks, Audrey!
Hi Audrey, I am trying my luck for the Mischievous rosé! I will be meeting my Bf’s family for his mom’s birthday next month and you mentioned that this color is good for meet-the-mom session. Wish me luck!
Hi Audrey! It’s really amazing to have giveaways to your blog readers, thanks to you and Estee Lauder! I am a newbie in makeup, just got a foudation and eyeshadow from Estee Lauder they are soooo beautiful! I always thought lipstick is not something for young girl like me but they look absolutely pretty on you :)nI am going to finish study soon in July and starting my new chapter of life, it’d be my pleasure if i can get a lipstick to complete my make ups. Surreal sun is my favourite shade among the three you wear! *winks*
LOVE lipsticks!! always have. (: i’d love to have a tube of Mischevious Rose. simply because i think it’s the most perfect looking shade that’s not-quite-nude but has a subtle enough colour to complement both a day look & a night look! definitely need that in my life!! (and make-up case, lol!)nnnwell done on the looks, too!! i love seeing your outfits 😀
Hey Audrey~ I would like either the Mischievous Rose or Surreal Sun. I’ve never really used lipstick, maybe like a few times for high school graduation or when I was bored and tried on my mom’s makeup when I was 8. Haha~ Anyway, I guess I’ve grown up to be a young lady that can wear lipstick appropriately. Plus, they don’t sell shades catering to Asian women in the U.S. so the colors never look right with my skin tone. Thanks~
Hi Audrey, love reading your blog just that I never leave any comments. nI would love to try either Pink Dragon or Mischievous Rose lipstick. I bought a lipstick before, used once only because I find it too dry for my lips and I had to wipe until my lips are in pain to remove all the color. Would love to compare what is moisturizing lipstick and what is dry lipstick.
Hello Audrey, i am a big fan of you and fighter♥ nI love the pink dragon! I am always on the go and i think this colour will brighten up my whole outfit, effortlessly looking good. I am also just started to use lipstick so i am still in the search for a perfect lipstick for my skin! nnwilee_t@hotmail.com
Hi Audrey. Been a silent follower to your blog.nI love Mischievous Rose as I think this colour is very suited to my character of being not too adventurous and more laid back. I think it will be very appropriate to make it a subtle everyday work lipstick.nnjocelyntan_my@yahoo.com
Yo Audrey in Japan! So envy of you lahhhhh I wanna go too! First time commenting on your blog hehe! I’m the one who tweeted you about the MCD burgers if you rmb 😛 love love love the Mischievous Rose color! My skin is quite tanned compared to others cause been swimming for quite some time plus I don’t put any make up for all these years I really don’t know where to start from. I think this creamy pink brown will suit me well ? If not I think I’ll scare people away with bright pink lipstick, which is a huge contrast with my skin ><!!
Hello Audrey, I really love reading your blog. nI would want Surreal Sun since I am a young adult, I would want to stand out and be different. And it would be the perfect color for summer time. :)nnwhite_angel6908@yahoo.com
I don’t own any orange lipstick so I’d love to try Surreal Sun! It’d be interesting to see how orange would look on my skin! Other than that, Mischievous Rose would be great too as I’m a student and would probably need a colour that doesn’t stand out too much.nnkathy.x.wang@gmail.com
I’d love to try Mischievous Rose.. I’m a working professional, and I think that would go well with my outfits.. I don’t spend much time with my makeup, but I do like to look polished when I meet people. Pick me!nnSteph_steph86@hotmail.com
Hi Audrey, I love to try the Pink Dragon!! The colour is so pretty and I have the same problem as you that I don’t dare to try any pink lipstick as my skin tone will look rather dirty.. So, I wanted to try Estee Lauder Envy Shine Lipsticks to brighten up my skin tone! Please PICK ME!! nncatherinechai92@hotmail.com
Hi Audrey, I so kek-sim when I read that mothers like me only wear red or brown. I always young at heart leh..so, in order to make myself as glam as you are I am going to try to win one Estee Lauder Envy Shine Lipstick in 230 Pretty Perfect. I think this color will make me quite young. I will post a pick of me in Pretty Perfect and you see you will envy me or not..heeheehee.
wth..so eager to win until forgot to put my name..aisaymenn
Opps..sorry, my email is rena.opk@gmail.com
Hello Audrey,nThis would be a great surprise for my younger sister to have Estée Lauder Pure Envy Shine Mischievous Rose as her very first lipstick. We have been secret admirer for years and I am using this opportunity to encourage her because she has succeed and transform to a fine lady just like you. (You are her fashion inspiration) I am so proud of her!!nPick Ice Goh YB as one of the lucky winners!
Ok My email address didn’t show up.nnyingqian.ally@gmail.com. 🙂
Hi Audrey, nnWould so love to own Estée Lauder Pure Envy Shine Mischievous Rose. Like you said, our generation usually steer clear away from lippies and make do with gloss and balm. Even when lipstick became “in” again, I try to resist the temptation to buy because I have bad flaky and dry lips and when lipstick settles in the line…. *horror* wtf.. But it’s the part where you mentioned it being moisturising caught my eye and I would love to get to try one before splurging on other shades. nn*crossfingers*nnMiki 🙂
Hi Audrey! I would really love the Baby Cashmere! Never really dared to go for darker colours, but that shade looks so good i just need to try it! 🙂
Hello Audrey! I would love to have the Pink Dragon on my lips! I usually don’t use lipstick as I always wear lip balm…and my lip balms are all of the clear type — not even a hint of color per se. nnBut, my boyfriend is coming to visit me in KL in the summer. We’re in a LDR; he’s in Seattle and I’m in KL and we’ve been apart for almost a year…so I wanted to give him a nice surprise in the form of a (colored) peck on his cheeks (: nnThanks!nnLove,nStephanie
Hi Audrey, i would love to have Estée Lauder Pure Envy Shine Mischievous Rose as my first ever lipstick! I always think lipstick make a person ‘s make up look too obvious, and that’s why until now i still using coloured- lipbalm which colour is more pale and light. However, after reading ur review about these New launched lipsticks, i have a strong desire wanted to try on these lipsticks. U look very nature and charming with it! I wan to b like you! Perhaps is time for me to change my style~ haha..nnHope i am the lucky one..*crossing finger* n
Hey Audrey! It’ll be awesome to have Estée Lauder Pure Envy Shine Pink Dragon lipstick as my first lipstick. Well, I don’t really put on lipstick when I have my make up on, I only use lip gloss. Mainly because I am still not sure about which colour scheme is suitable for me. I always thought that lipsticks are meant for adults but not young adults like me. My mom has a hot red lipstick and I tried it once. Trust me, the result was so so so fugly and I thought it was super aunty and old! Since then, I never apply any lipsticks for god’s sake! I’m turning 20 this year and I think Estée Lauder Pure Envy Shine Pink Dragon lipstick is perfect for my age and style. The colour is so fine and fair, just good for my taste! I really want to try it and I’m sure it’ll change my thoughts about lipsticks again! :)nnThank you Audrey! *pick me please!*
Hi Audrey! I would like to win a Estee Lauder Envy Shine Surreal Sun for my mother. She shines brightly like the sun in my life and I would like to give her as an appreciation gift for Mother’s Day. She is young in heart and would definitely love this type of colour. Thank you dear. nMy email is sue_lynn_0222@yahoo.com
Hi Audrey, I would love to win a Estee Lauder Pure Envy Shine Pink Dragon lipstick! I don’t normally put lipstick because it gives me dry crack lips like what you experienced too but after reading your review I think this lipstick is gonna be the new favourite item for me.. I really hope I get the chance to own and try it.. Please pick me as one of the winner! Thank you Audrey and wish to see you soon too..=) my email: pieces_0315@hotmail.com
Hi Audrey! I would like to win a Estee Lauder Pure Envy Shine Surreal Sun. I am just starting to put on lipstick because previously I have serious cracked lips problem which have been much better now! Have been eyeing to get lipstick but still hesitant that it would not suit me! After reading your blog, I really hope that I can try it!! Thanks!! nsleepydory85@gmail.com
Hi, I’d like to win Mischievous Rose because I’d like to try on Estee Lauder products and if it really suits me I will be a potential regular customer lol
I usually only put on colour Lip balm because the colour is more natural and also moisturizing.nnMy lips would peel if I use lipstick. If I could win a Estee Lauder Mischevious rose, it would be great for me to try out the lipsticks and hopefully they are moisturizing enough ^^ Actually quite love the little gloss that shapes the lips to be more plump. :)nntenshichn@outlook.comnnhttp://tenshichn.blogspot.com/2014/04/057-number76-bangsar-2.html
hey audrey! i noticed that this post has been on-going for a while – is this giveaway still in the running? thanks! and TGIF =)
Hi Audrey ! I would like to win Estee Lauder Pure Envy Shine Pink Dragon lipstick away because you said it’s good for ppl who are just about to start exploring makeup . And that’s me ! I’m struggling on which lips color should I start with and Hey ! Pink Dragon will do ! ncorrine94@hotmail.my
[A]mazing color for lipsn[U]nique match with young lookn[D]reamy Pink Dragon my favouriten[R]eserve one for me pleasen[E]stee Lauder stand for elegant n[Y]es! I love Audrey and Estee Laudernngaga_pixie@yahoo.comn
Hi Aud! i would love to have E.L’s Surreal Sun lipstick as i never ever tried an orange tone lippie before. nnxoxo,nyour loyal fan of fourfeetnine.com and fighter! YAYYYYYY!
Pink dragon! I only used lip gloss before this. I’m only 24! So I wish to have it! Mom said I should wear more pink and floral or whatever meant to be for a young lady. Though I’m not sure if I look more mature in my daily outfits. Haha!
Have you picked the winners yet? ☺️
Hi Audrey! I would love to have the Pink Dragon EL lipstick as I have the same problem- pink lips looks weird on my skin! II would either become weirdly dark or look like some white figure 🙁 I believe if you could carry it so well, I could too! Hahaha and that will also be my very first lipstick as I’m using either lipbalm/gloss currently! Thank you very very very much<3nnLove ya,nJoannen(email add should be visible for ya:D)
Hi, I would like to have Surreal Sun if I have the chance to try this. I seldom put on lipstick but recently i bought one which is purple-pink but it is more suitable for my work. I wish to try Surreal Sun which is very nice on you! (i hope it suits me well too, hehe).n Cheers!
Hey Audrey! Been a loyal reader of yours for a few years now. I really love reading your blog posts especially on your reviews. I would love to win the Surreal Sun! I would want my mom to have this because she often complains how hard it is to find a matching lip colour for her lips. Even if she finds the perfect one, she would not want to invest so much on a lip product. This lipstick shade would really suit her skin tone and I just want to bless her with this lipstick. I hope to be one of the lucky winners! Thank you and have a great day 🙂
I would like to try out the Mischievous Rose. The color looks natural and it will suits well for me to wear to work. I have dry lips and with the hydrating effect, I hope it can help my lips condition despite wearing lipstick and this will be my perfect chance to experiment with makeup as I’m new in this 😉
Hello Audrey! I would love to try Mischievous Rose as I am starting on an internship and I am certain that it will help finish a polished look for work! That aside, this product is too pricey for a student like me, but it would be great to have a chance to try it out, and even purchase when I have the purchasing power to do so in the future.
Hi Audrey I would like to try the Dragon Pink 😀 just like you, I can’t really pull off pink lipstick cos of my yellow skin tone. So I think it would be perfect for me to try Envyshine series! 😀 moreover being uni means you get judged if you wear heavy makeup xD I think a pretty lipstick will suffice and complete my outfit! 😀 thank you for this giveaway! 🙂
Oh typo, should be Pink Dragon wtf hahahahaha paiseh
Hi Audrey! I would like to try on the Pink Dragon. I never wanted to try to apply lipsticks because i am afraid that it looks too matured on me. But when i saw your picture with the Pink Dragon lipstick on, i think i should give it a try and i believe that it would suit me as you said, it is a very youthful shade hehe.nI have been your reader for some years and i hope that you would notice this 🙂 HEHE. and I LOVE FIGHTER <3 <3