Swatched: Colorbar Lipstck/ Lip Color

Monday, May 9, 2011
While my husband was shopping for groceries in the 24X7 store, I quickly explored a few shades of colobar lipsticks (few=3 only). I wanted something long-lasting, so asked for their 'Full Finish Long Wear Lipstick' range. They have pretty and matte shades in this range and the SA claimed that these would stay upto 6 hours. She also suggested that the range that lasted even longer is the 'Extra Durable Lip Colour' range (which looked exactly like the Maybelline Super Stay Gloss with a doe foot applicator on one end and a gloss brush on the other). She claimed that they stay for 14 hrs! Here are the swatches. I was looking for a coral to red shades.



1. Long Wear Lipstick (Tempt Me) - Rs 550
2. Long Wear Lipstick (Get Ready) - Rs 550
3. Extra durable Lip Color (Fashion Fushia I think, not a 100% sure) - Rs 450

The Packaging
Full Finish Long Wear Lipstick
Extra Durable Lip Color

 Since it was groceries time, we were in a hurry and I could not make the purchase. And this is where I need a little help from you in deciding what to by. I liked the Extra durable lip color. I also wanted to test the actual durability of these.  

My Test and Observations
  • To test the lasting power, I did not actually remove those swatches and performed my normal work at home.
  • The lipstick could be easily smudged but the lip color was 'immovable' :). In fact it stayed on even after a bath!
  • The lipstick was a range of pastel colors and  very light shine, almost a matte finish actually, the lip color had a nice shine to it.
  • I came back home to check the shades online, but they looked absolutely different! So in case you're ordering online from Colorbar check out the shade in person first.
My Questions: To buy or not to buy and if to buy then what to buy..
  • Have you used either of these products?
  • What's the experience like?
  • Do they last as long as claimed by the company?
  • Are they moisturizing enough?
 Please help me with your thoughts and suggestions!