**DISCLAIMER** NOT SPONSORED. I bought these products with my own money (except for Call Me which is a gift). I'm not paid to review their products... it's just my honest opinion.**
Molly Cosmetics (@mollycosmetics on IG) is an indie cosmetic brand from Hong Kong, co-founded by a makeup artist and a stylist. They launched their website last April 1, 2016 and their first ever products were liquid lipsticks.
Liquid lipsticks are very popular nowadays and every cosmetic brands are coming up with their own, but it's difficult to find one with a great formula and staying power.
Anyways, as I've said earlier, I found out about them through Instagram. They were following my account. I followed them back because:
- First, I was curious about the brand/company
- I love discovering new brands and trying out something new
- I'm a lipstick junkie and I love liquid lipsticks
Molly Cosmetics matte liquid lipsticks come in 12 stunning shades and they are cruelty-free, gluten-free and paraben-free.
I decided then to purchase some just to test if they were good. That time they offered 15% off + free worldwide shipping. I decided to get 2 from the nudes range.
The package took 20 days to arrive to my doorstep (from Hong Kong to Italy). In that span of time, I kept in touch with the owners who reassured me about the package. The girls behind this company are really kind and they love to connect with their clients.
So finally my package arrived and I was shaking while the postman gave it to me.
The liquid lipsticks are inside this gold bubble mailer with the company logo on it. Inside the bubble mailer is a mesh bag containing the liquid lipstick, a coupon code for my next purchase and a thank you card. And I was surprised that I found another liquid lipstick inside (aside the 2 that I've purchased). I immediately contacted Molly Cosmetics and they told me: "It's an appreciation for placing a pre-order! For having faith in us."
PRICE: on sale for 14.53€ (there's a feature on the website where you can change currency display) You can purchase them here ➡ Molly Cosmetics
SHIPPING FEE:
NET WEIGHT: 0.16 oz (4.5g)
LIFE SPAN: 6 months
PACKAGING:
The liquid lipsticks are sealed in a plastic wrap to prevent the product from leaking out. The description of the product itself, the ingredients, as well as the manufacter's details are written on each boxes.
So finally my package arrived and I was shaking while the postman gave it to me.
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| me with my package 😁 |
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| They even took time to write a personal note. They are the sweetest brand ever! |
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| from top to bottom: Call Me (for free), Nu and Gaga |
PRICE: on sale for 14.53€ (there's a feature on the website where you can change currency display) You can purchase them here ➡ Molly Cosmetics
**Feel free to use my code "ITSMEKANON" to get a 10% off on all products, even those already on sale.**
SHIPPING FEE:
- FREE (without tracking code)
- $5 (with tracking code)
LIFE SPAN: 6 months
PACKAGING:
The liquid lipsticks are sealed in a plastic wrap to prevent the product from leaking out. The description of the product itself, the ingredients, as well as the manufacter's details are written on each boxes.
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INGREDIENTS: CYCLOMETHICONE, POLYETHYLENE, ATTAPULGITE, BEESWAX, PHENOXYETHANOL, PARAFFINUM LIQUIDUM, OZOKERITE, TRIMETHYLSILOXYSILICATE. MAY CONTAIN: CI 77891, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499, CI 15850, CI 42090, CI 15985, CI 45410. |
The actual packaging/tube of the liquid lipstick is very simple yet sleek-looking. It is made of transparent plastic so you can see the shade of the liquid lipstick and the brand name printed on it. I love the matte cap though!
The applicator is quite long compared to an average liquid lipstick applicator. It's flat on both sides. The bristles are denser and longer and it feels nice on the lips.
I didin't have any problem or trouble while applying the product on my lips; as a matter of fact, It's so easy to apply even on the corners and on the cupid's bow area. I didn't have to re-dip the wand for a second application (except for Call Me). The product on the applicator is enough to cover the entire lips.
At the bottom of each tube, you'll see the shade number/name as well as the amount of product inside.
- Call Me is a bright (almost neon) pinkish coral, perfect shade for summer.
- Gaga is a medium brownish mauve, it's their "magical" shade because it suits EVERYONE.. and it's their best-seller as well.
- Nu is a soft medium warm brown. I fell in love with this shade after seeing it for the first time on their IG. It screams "90s"
Nu and Gaga are quite similar shades (Gaga has more mauve in it).
Here are the swatches.
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| INDOOR on the left: natural lighting on the right: with flash |
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| OUTDOOR on the left: natural lighting on the right: with flash |
PROs:
- Thin consistency
- Glides on very smoothly (great formula)
- Easy to apply (no need for a lip liner)
- Great pigmentation (one swipe and you're good to go)
- No tacky feeling during and after the application
- Very light-weight on the lips
- Flexible
- Not drying
- Impressive staying power (even after eating an oily meal, it still looks good)
CONs:
- slight scent of paint (but goes away once applied on the lips)
- patchy application for the shade Call Me (I had to put on 2 layers for a better coverage)
FINAL VERDICT:
I LOVE THESE LIQUID LIPSTICKS and will definitely purchase the other shades. So far, they are the best in my whole lipstick collection ❤
itsmeKANON❤
