| Bottom photograph - 'Jazz' worn with Barry M lipgloss over the top
When I first heard of Sleek's Shangri-La Collection, I was really intrigued by their Truly Mattely Deeply lip glosses. Personally, I can't see how they can be classed as a 'gloss' - but the idea of a highly pigmented lip product really sparked a bit of excitement in me and I was at Superdrug's counters quicker than you could say 'typical beauty blogger'. I decided on the shade 'Jazz' - a vibrant, bright red shade (there's only 2 shades available, the other being a candyfloss pink) - as much as I love my nudes, I must admit I adore a good red lippie for nighttime wear, and this is just the most amazing shade of statement red. Just my cup of tea.
It does say on the packaging to apply to fully moisturised lips - and believe me you do need a damn good lip balm to apply before and after application as this product is drying. It 'sets' to the lips within seconds and doesn't budge for anything. This is great for longevity - a few seconds after application and it won't smudge or transfer whatsoever - i actually had to use make-up remover to take it off! But it does flake off after a bit of wear. It's ridiculously drying and It didn't feel very 'comfortable' even after application of a balm. I applied a gloss over it to blur any dry bits it shows up and to make the colour stand out even more (as seen above) and I also applied a balm beforehand to 'prep' my lips and give them a bit of moisture. I suppose you have to expect a little bit of dryness when you buy a 'matte' lip product..
What I cannot fault, however, is the pigmentation. Sleek aren't telling fibs on the packaging - 'Jazz' is amazingly pigmented and the colour you see in the tube is the exact colour you get on the lips. It's so eye-catchingly bright - I really cannot wait to use this in summer when I have my tan back as it has slight orange undertones that add a bit of warmth to the skin.
Have you tried the Sleek Truly Mattely Deeply glosses or anything from the PPQ Shangri-La Collection?
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WOW such pigment!!
ReplyDeleteI definitely want to get a look at this!
Lovely post hun :)
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its amazingly pigmented! Really quick and easy to do :) x
DeleteThe colour looks so good, I have the driest lips though especially this time of year. I still really want to try one though x
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ahh me too - it does cling a little but nothing a bit of balm wont sort ! :) xx
DeleteI love this colour. I must admit I really like the pink too. I may have to invest in both!
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I quite like the pink actually - i might have to grab that one as well :) xx
Deletethis looks lovely x
ReplyDeleteits such a pretty red :) x
DeleteI love how vibrant this is and it really does have fab staying power! Didn't think about putting a gloss over it before but I might have to try that now! x
ReplyDeleteWow this looks so pretty :) I think the pink would look great too! xx
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ooh it looks really pretty!
ReplyDeleteOoh love the look of this :) shame about the dryness but it looks great with a gloss over the top!! I'm pretty sure we have the exact same taste in EVERYTHING!! Haha!!! Xxxx.
ReplyDeleteWow this looks really pretty on, I really love the name of the gloss hehe ;) Really want to try these, just been put off by how vibrant they are cause I never think they'd suit me :(
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awww beth, this really suits you, you look gorgeous. Shame about the dryness. I've never bought anythign from Sleek (i know, shock horror, but i used the contour kit when i was on a job the other day, and it was AMAZING!! so I'll certainly be dabbling in their products now.
ReplyDeletePigmentation on logivity sounds great, fab review honey :) xx
This looks amazing on your lips beauty, and the colour is fabulous! shame about the drying, but if the colour pay out is so good, then totally worth it xx
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You're so very pretty.
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That stuff is seriously pigmented, so pretty! Following your blog now :)
ReplyDeleteoo this looks so good! I wish they did a wine coloured one too xx
ReplyDeleteVery Pretty colour and such great pigment
ReplyDeleteGreat review, I love that the colour doesn't smudge and doesnt require re-applying. I may need to purchase :)
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gorgeous colour, i think i'll be picking up the Truely Mattely Deeply the next time i'm in town.
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I had no idea what this product would be like and honestly I was just expecting a bright lipgloss. Thank you so much for this review! I love it x
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oh wow! i need it! i want it
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning on this! You really suit this shade of red!
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Oooo that's gorgeous!
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