4TIFY Bold Bright Liquid Matte Lipstick, Anastasia, 2.5g

4TIFY Bold Bright Liquid Matte Lipstick, Thor, 2.5gThis is a very intriguing shade of brownish- purple with a matte finish. Even one coat provides intense coverage and lasts a long time. It is very easy to wear and comfortable to wear. It has a slight chocolate scent. The packaging is really nice and it has a good doe-foot applicator in a frosted plastic container with a matte black cap. I found that this makes a more amazing eye shadow than lip gloss. The color stays on and doesn't budge. I can imagine on the right skin tone it would look fabulous, but on fair skin, it looks like death.I really love this lip gloss. The color has a bit of a staining effect so when it does wear off, it leaves a bit of color on your lips. I found that this wore about 4 hours during a normal day but eating and drinking wore it off faster. The gloss is really moisturizing and has no rebound dryness effect.4TFY Ingredients with my thoughts on each. - I have a feeling though that this list is all inclusive of the whole line of glosses and shimmers / toppers and not individual shades.POLYBUTENE: Polybutene is a polymer used as a plasticizer and viscosity agent. No IssuesMINERAL OIL: Mineral Oil is a liquid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum and is used an emollient, Skin Protectant, Occlusive. Low-Moderate Issues.CAPRYLIC/ CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE: Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is a mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids. Skin-Conditioning Agent – Occlusive No IssuesPARAFFIN: Paraffin is a solid mixture of hydrocarbons obtained from petroleum Occlusive; Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient Low IssuesBEESWAX: Beeswax is the purified wax from the honeycomb of the bee, Apis mellifera. This ingredient is listed in the PETA's Caring Consumer guide as a substance of animal origin. Function: Binder; Emulsion Stabilizer;; Skin-Conditioning Agent; EMOLLIENT; FILM FORMING; PERFUMING Low Issues but some people do have allergic reactions to this.ISONONYL ISONONANOATE is a fluid emollient for oils. It provides a rich feel and improves spreading on the skin.SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL Functions; Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; EMOLLIENT; SKIN CONDITIONING; VISCOSITY CONTROLLING Low IssuesPHENOXYETHANOL is a preservative used in cosmetics and personal care products. Can cause irritation in someTOCOPHERYL ACETATE: (vitamin E) Function Antioxidant; Skin-Conditioning AgentCAPRYLYL GLYCOLis used as a skin conditioning agent; has some antimicrobial activity.ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN is a glyceryl ether used as a weak preservative and skin conditioning agent.HEXYLENE GLYCOL. Fragrance, emulsifier, skin conditioner, which can cause irritation.FLAVOR (the label is not specific)RICINUS COMMUNIS (CASTOR) OIL Skin-Conditioning Agent - Occlusive; EMOLLIENT; MASKING; MOISTURISING; SKIN CONDITIONING; SMOOTHING; can be a concernSYNTHETIC FLUORPHLOGOPITE: A synthetic mineral based on fluorine, aluminum and silicate; Functions as a Bulking Agent; Viscosity Increasing Agent - Aqueous; VISCOSITY CONTROLLINGTIN OXIDE – natural mineral used as coloring agentSILICA – natural mineral used for shine, sparkleMay Contain: Titanium, Mica, Iron Oxide, Red 7, Red 28, Blue 1, Yellow 5, Manganese Violet, Red 6, Yellow 6,

I love the Showgirl color of this matte liquid lipstick. Even though in my 60's I well beyond any concept of being a "show girl" it's a nice pink color that works well with my skin tone and grey hair. It feels nice on my lips: not drying or a coated plastic feeling (like another I tried recently). It stays on. I need to get out my makeup remover if I want to take it off. That's the good news.But, it's not all good news. With the tube I got the wand came out with clumps of lipstick even after mixing it for a full minute swishing the wand in-out and around. Rubbing off those clumps on the opening of the tube made application unproblematic for the most part.This 4TIFY matte lipstick isn't totally matte - there is a metallic undertone/shimmer in the pigment. I like this but it's not that matte one-dimensional look. I found I needed to apply a second "coat" to get full coverage - FYI.Application as mentioned is pretty easy until you miss an edge or need to clean up edges. This dries quickly to a stay-put finish that really lasts, but this also means a Q-Tip with makeup remover is essential to touch-up a less than perfect application.Speaking of lasting, if I want to take it off it's off to the makeup remover again. The good side is it doesn't kiss off or come off on glasses. Mine lasted through 2 meals without need to reapply.There is also a problem on my older lips which have those creases that come in age. No, it doesn't bleed once dry, but it does crack. It's not so obvious in a glance but close-up, say in a conversation. I can see it in my mirror and while it may not bother some and may not be a problem for younger lips it does bother me. Maybe if I used a lip primer this wouldn't be an issue?All considered this 4TIFY matte lipstick in "Showgirl" is a great color for this older gal of Irish/English background. It feels nice, has a nice metallic undertone, and lasts like crazy. But coverage cracks on my lips and I'm not inclined to take extra steps that might mitigate this effect. I'm giving this lipstick 4 stars because the cracking bothers, it may not be a problem on younger lips, and I like everything else pretty much.

The color Arleth is quite dark and looks darker in real life than it did in the picture. It has a goth look on me when I wear it because I am quite pale, but my husband really likes it. I would describe it as a very deep burgandy brick.It's easy to apply. As a sponge tipped applicator and it goes on easily, and I do not find that I really need lip liner with this. It doesn't feather. It doesn't feel as dry as the 24-hour lipsticks, though it does not last that long either. It takes a bit longer to dry than some long wearing lipsticks, but it's dry in about a minute. It has a very matte look, but it will kiss off and drink/eat off.I do find though that even though it will come off on my cup, it stains the lips some, so that there is some color left behind.It wears much longer if I do not put lipgloss on over it. If I do not wear lip gloss, eat or drink, it's lasting me about 3-4 hours with some 'lip stain' like color lasting longer than that.I'm giving it at 4 because it's a fairly good performer and because my husband really likes the dramatic color.