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Around the beginning of December last year I first saw this Lily Macmac lipstick on TesterKorea and shortly after someone wearing it on YouTube, I fell in love and had to have it! Then I saw they also had this same lipstick formula in another collection in a deep dark purply brown nude color with matching nail polish * add to cart!* These are my very first 3CE products!
Stylenanda 3ce X Lily Maymac Matte Lip Color - #118 Holy Rose
3,5g / $16.48 at TesterKorea (sold out) / Alternative on Ebay on own risk.
MLBB mocha rose shade for a killer selfie. The perfect blend of rose and mocha gives you that edgy yet lovely pout perfect for that once-in-a-lifetime photo.
A matte type lipstick with creamy application; This primer-like consistency will let your lips maintain a distinct color all day.
Review
I actually never wear real red lipstick, think it makes me look harsh or old. The other 2 colors from this collab look very similar to the colors from Etude House (also from Lily Macmac's collab), which I already own. The red color seemed very interesting and daring me to try out something new. This red color is a very "My Lips But Better" kind of color. It's a toned down red nude lipstick. It's a matte lipstick, which I mostly stay away from because I don't like chalky lips. But lately a lot of brands have found a way in between; to create matte lips, but better ;) I really like this one and I often wear it with a gradient. Like the left lip swatch above here, but with a little bit more in the center. I really love this color; I was afraid I would only love it in Winter but I still wear it ;)
I'm also super in love with this packaging, who isn't?! It's a beautiful rose gold plastic. It's a glide open and close system; the packaging inside gets wider the closer you close it. So it's pretty stuck and safe in your handbag, but I would still always put my lipstick in a pouch ;)
The behavior part of this lipstick will be the same as the other lipstick in this post, because they have the same formula.
This lipstick has no scent. Maybe 5% but I cannot name what it smells like since it's super faint.
Application and "MMM-ing"
I've tested the lipstick side by side without lip balm + Burt's Bees Lip Balm & without lip balm + my DIY Lip Balm.
Without lip balm it's a bit dry-sh & pulling. You have to apply 2 layers for full & dark coverage, because it can skip a tiny bit because of the dry lipstick on dry lips.
It's hardly impossible to "MMM" your lips after a good 15 minutes. You kind of feel you are stuck and if you do try to, you feel the layer kind of break and some tiny pieces clump up and are moved to other places on your lips. Visible to our beauty-obsessed eye for detail ;)
With Burt's Bees Lip Balm It's nice and creamy, but for my liking a bit too creamy. This lip balm creates a thin but very movable layer of balm onto your lips. To apply the lipstick onto your lips goes smooth, but 15% less pigmentation and you need to apply a third coat for full & dark coverage. You can easily "MMM" your lips even after an hour, but since the lip balm is so moist and movable underneath your will slightly also move your entire lip color over your lips, which is no problem after 3 times, but if you do this more often you risk moving it to the edges and the inside will be faded. This lip balm only adheres to your lips and not really to your lipstick, so therefore it stays so movable.
With my DIY lip balm it's amazing (not self promoting, just the truth!) All the lip swatch pictures in this post are with that lip balm underneath. It's the best for matte lipstick and other matte lip products! This lip balm creates a thin and super smooth surface for lipstick. Also this lip balm adheres both ways; to your lips and to the lipstick, so very long lasting! To apply the lipstick on this lip balm goes nice and smooth and you get full and dark coverage after 2 layers. You can always "MMM" your lips smooth but slowly (not stuck like without of super movable with Burt's Bees) A good in between movement. When something is sticky you can also move your lips but it forces speed to slow. This lip balm is 0% sticky but has the same effect and has a very long moisturizing effect on your lips underneath the lip stick.
Transfer and Durability
When I had kissed my hand after applied the lipstick I only had 10% transfer on my hand and when I drink from my glass after that only 5% transfer. After that no more transfer.
This lipstick doesn't stain your lips.
This lipstick will last you a good half day, with my DIY lip Balm underneath. But how ever you wear this lipstick (with any lip balm or without, it will not survive when you eat. You really have to reapply after you've eaten. A cookie or a glass of water is okay but a real meal is killer for your lipstick. I've had eaten this and it was completely gone. I don't mind it so much because I always eat at home, so fancy lips are not a must around dinner time. I wan't my lipstick to last during the day (when I hardly eat, only shakes similar to this or 1 small bread roll with organic strawberry jam). During the day I will see the world and it sees me. In the evening I snuggle on the sofa with Jofee and watch TV series :) So when my lipstick lasts during the day without having to reapply, then CHECK!
Would I recommend?
YAS
Amazing lipstick, if you can't get this collab color in the even further future, I bet 3CE have similar colors in this type of lipsticks. Find the color that makes you smile :)
Stylenanda 3ce - Mood Recipe Matte Lip Color - #117 Chicful
3,5g / $16.48 at TesterKorea / $19.00 at Stylenanda
A unique deep reddish brown lip color never seen before, with a bold fierceness that simply demands attention. This lipstick tone is sure to leave you in the spotlight.
A matte type lipstick with creamy application; This primer-like consistency will let your lips maintain a distinct color all day.
Review
You know by now how I'm obsessed with this color, so any lipstick epic and close to this color I have to have! This color is a deep dark purply brown. They say "reddish brown", but I see hints of purple in there. It's more towards to purple instead of towards to a classic red color. This color is so dark and deep I also wear this with a gradient. Mostly like the left lip swatch picture above here, sometimes with a tiny bit more in the inner center.
Even though this color is from a Fall & Winter collection, I still wear it. Just the way you style it, it can be worn any day of the year.
The packaging is okay not really special. It's the same color as the lipstick and has a matte plastic. It's a glide open and close system; the packaging inside gets wider the closer you close it. So it's pretty stuck and safe in your handbag, but I would still always put my lipstick in a pouch ;)
The behavior part of this lipstick will be the same as the other lipstick in this post, because they have the same formula.
This lipstick has no scent. Maybe 5% but I cannot name what it smells like since it's super faint.
Application and "MMM-ing"
I've tested the lipstick side by side without lip balm + Burt's Bees Lip Balm & without lip balm + my DIY Lip Balm.
Without lip balm it's a bit dry-sh & pulling. You have to apply 2 layers for full & dark coverage, because it can skip a tiny bit because of the dry lipstick on dry lips.
It's hardly impossible to "MMM" your lips after a good 15 minutes. You kind of feel you are stuck and if you do try to, you feel the layer kind of break and some tiny pieces clump up and are moved to other places on your lips. Visible to our beauty-obsessed eye for detail ;)
With Burt's Bees Lip Balm It's nice and creamy, but for my liking a bit too creamy. This lip balm creates a thin but very movable layer of balm onto your lips. To apply the lipstick onto your lips goes smooth, but 15% less pigmentation and you need to apply a third coat for full & dark coverage. You can easily "MMM" your lips even after an hour, but since the lip balm is so moist and movable underneath your will slightly also move your entire lip color over your lips, which is no problem after 3 times, but if you do this more often you risk moving it to the edges and the inside will be faded. This lip balm only adheres to your lips and not really to your lipstick, so therefore it stays so movable.
With my DIY lip balm it's amazing (not self promoting, just the truth!) All the lip swatch pictures in this post are with that lip balm underneath. It's the best for matte lipstick and other matte lip products! This lip balm creates a thin and super smooth surface for lipstick. Also this lip balm adheres both ways; to your lips and to the lipstick, so very long lasting! To apply the lipstick on this lip balm goes nice and smooth and you get full and dark coverage after 2 layers. You can always "MMM" your lips smooth but slowly (not stuck like without of super movable with Burt's Bees) A good in between movement. When something is sticky you can also move your lips but it forces speed to slow. This lip balm is 0% sticky but has the same effect and has a very long moisturizing effect on your lips underneath the lip stick.
Transfer and Durability
When I had kissed my hand after applied the lipstick I only had 10% transfer on my hand and when I drink from my glass after that only 5% transfer. After that no more transfer.
This lipstick doesn't stain your lips.
This lipstick will last you a good half day, with my DIY lip Balm underneath. But how ever you wear this lipstick (with any lip balm or without, it will not survive when you eat. You really have to reapply after you've eaten. A cookie or a glass of water is okay but a real meal is killer for your lipstick. I've had eaten this and it was completely gone. I don't mind it so much because I always eat at home, so fancy lips are not a must around dinner time. I wan't my lipstick to last during the day (when I hardly eat, only shakes similar to this one or 1 small bread roll with organic strawberry jam). During the day I will see the world and it sees me. In the evening I snuggle on the sofa with Jofee and watch TV series :) So when my lipstick lasts during the day without having to reapply, then CHECK!
Would I recommend?
YAS
Also an amazing lipstick, don't let this deep dark color scare you.
Everyone can pull off a dark lip, just start with a gradient and own it ;)
Stylenanda 3ce - Mood Recipe Long Lasting Nail Lacquer - #br06
10ml / $4.60 at TesterKorea / $5.00 at Stylenanda
A chic color to pair with your slick moto jacket.
A long lasting HD nail lacquer with vivid pigmentation and a sleek high glossy finish.
Review
This color seems a little more brown than purple or red. I'm actually happy about this since I recently also bought this nail polish and didn't want the colors to be too close to each other. This color is perfect and I really like it. For far "away"or "enough" you won't spot the tiny color difference, only us beauty-obsessed eyes for detail haha!
It has a normal, classic nail polish scent and doesn't linger long. The brush is normal and not too wide, easy to work with. I hardly make mistakes with it.
When you apply first layer it is dry after 30 seconds. When you apply the second layer it is completely hard after 20 to 30 minutes. It's an opaque nail polish and with 2 layers you get full coverage. It's not streaky or bubbly. This nail polish lasts a week without chipping maybe even longer with a top coat. Haven't tried that yet; so much nail polish, so little time!
Would I recommend?
YAS
A perfect dark nude brown nail polish for everyday no matter the season,
and that lasts you long!
End Talk
I really love the products from 3CE and already bought another set;
The Mood Recipe Lipstick in #115 Muss and the matching nail polish in #PK23
I hope you've enjoyed and found my review helpful,
see you in my next post ;)
