One of the perks of being a blogger is receiving new products to try from existing or new brands. I was contacted by Allure Cosmetics through Instagram and informed me that they will be sending full size samples of their lipstick products for me to review. And whenever I got such message, the feeling is just like the first time I received my first ever sample product to review. Yes, this is the Nth time I got samples to review but the excitement is just the same.

Allure Cosmetics is a Singapore based company which started just this year (2017) whose aim is to meet the needs of all women with different skin type with glamour and sophistication, yet with high quality at affordable prices.

I received the parcel they sent me last week. It was few days delayed than expected delivery since we had long EID holidays here in UAE. It was perfectly wrapped in a protective cover and sealed in a plastic pouch. I gently unwrapped it and happy to see that the lipstick boxes did not have dent at all. I received one liquid matte lipstick and one satin lipstick. So here's my brief review of the lipsticks I received.






Packaging: Both lipsticks come in a black-matte, thick quality box with brand name written over it. The ingredients were also printed on the box which is a plus point. Shade name was stickered on one side of the box's opening cover for the satin lipstick, while there is none on the box of liquid lipstick.

The satin lipstick comes in a black matte rectangular shape with angular edges. It has a clear small bottom compartment filled with a colored formula which is of the same shade as of the lipstick. I think it is quite useful for consumers to see in an instant the actual shade of the lipstick even without opening it.

The liquid matte lipstick comes in round clear tube with black handle. It doesn't have any brand name printed on it's body, unlike the photos they have in the website. Well, maybe what I got was from the first batch. While the shade name with the brand name was stickered on the bottom of the tube. It has a common 'doe foot' shape wand applicator which is nice to use, as it glides effortlessly.



Satin Lipstick in Orchid shade: I tried first the satin lipstick on the day I got the parcel. It was Sunday, the first day of my work week here in UAE, so I wanted to start with a vibrant yet not so strong shade of lipstick.

The shade I got from the Allure Cosmetic's satin  lipstick collection was "Orchid". It is a bright pink-purple color which I believe would be flattering for fair to dark skin tones. It gives good medium coverage in a single swipe and full coverage in another. It also has a shine finish on it a good moisturizing effect that keeps my lips hydrated throughout the wear time. The scent of shea butter is another plus point!

Although the color and texture was great, it is definitely not long-lasting lipstick. But I guess 4 hours of wear time for a non-matte lipstick is good enough! It faded naturally and evenly, so it was easy to just apply another swipe when it needed a refresh.