Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Lipstick In Rare Nebbiolo and Desert Mirage | Review and Swatches

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Given the traction that matte liquid lipsticks have gained in the last couple of years, it is refreshing to see more brands coming out with non-drying varieties that don't leave you with chapped lips. Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Lipsticks are non-drying, non-transferable, and boast a velvety-smooth texture. I was able to get through a meal without any transfer onto my fork or glass, and I get nearly a full day of wear without needing to touch up.

The two shades that I have been testing, Rare Nebbiolo and Desert Mirage, glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly, and they neither bleed, nor settle into lip lines Furthermore, despite the matte finish, these two lipsticks not only do not dry out the lips, but I actually find that my lips are mildly conditioned after use. If, however, you have very dry lips, you might want to apply a touch of lip balm underneath these liquid lipsticks.

It is worthy to note that this formula includes a lot of nourishing, healthy antioxidant-rich skincare ingredients– making them healthier lipsticks.

Highlight Cosmetics has 10 shades available, and they come in two distinct finishes: a matte finish and a metallic matte texture, and I selected two of the metallic mattes. They have no detectable scent or flavor, and therefore should not pose a problem for anyone with fragrance sensitivities.

Rare Nebbiolo is a gorgeous metallic berry-kissed burgundy.
Desert Mirage is a stunning golden copper nude.

According to Highlight Cosmetics,

Highly pigmented moisturizing liquid lipstick. Soft velvet feel that lasts the whole day on your lips. You can achieve the opaque pigment you want with only one coat and the best part is that it will not smear while you eat, drink or as temperature rises. Apply once and you are good to go!

The natural infusion of Turmeric, Green Tea, White Tea, Sea Kelp, and a Benefit Peptide will give your lips a soft, moist, and smooth finish.

 Made in USA, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free & Paraben-Free.

Select Ingredients and Their Attributes:

Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil:

• Prevents appearance of dry and chapped lips
• Antibacterial properties
• Improves lip softness
• Produces a natural skin glow
• Promotes an even natural skin tone

Camellia Sinensis Leaf (Green Tea) Extract:

• Influences the tone and health of the skin
• Antioxidant (fights free radicals)
• Reduces the appearance of lip inflammation
• Improves the moisture barrier of the skin

Camellia Oleifera Leaf (White Tea) Extract:

• Diminishes the look of dry skin
• Contains carotenoids and vitamins that build the appearance of damaged skin
• Provides antioxidant
• Evens skin tone

Laminaria Ochroleuca (Kelp) Extract:

• Prevents appearance of skin damage caused by the sun
• Aid in skin moisturization
• Reduces the appearance of inflammation by reducing IL1, IL6, PGE2
• Aids with the appearance of sun damage

Benefit Peptide called Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide:

• Reduces the appearance in lip wrinkle depth and volume
• Reduction of the appearance in lip roughness
• Reduces the appearance of crease formation on the surface of the skin 

Swatches Top to Bottom: Desert Mirage and  Rare Nebbiolo.

Desert Mirage Ingredients: Isododecane Cyclopentasiloxane Trimethylsiloxysilicate Beeswax (Cera Alba) Dimethicone Kaolin Disteardimonium Hectorite VP/Hexadecene Copolymer Octyldodecanol Polybutene Silica Silylate C18-36 Acid Triglyceride Propylene Carbonate Phenoxyethanol Stearalkonium Hectorite Ethylhexylglycerin Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 Tocopheryl Acetate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Laminaria Ochroleuca (Kelp) Extract Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Camellia Oleifera (White Tea) Leaf Extract MAY CONTAIN: +/- Mica (CI 77019) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492) D&C Red 27 Aluminum Lake (CI 45410:2) FD&C Yellow No 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140:1) Carmine (CI 75470) FD&C Blue No 1 Aluminum Lake (CI 42090) D&C Red No 6 (CI 15850) FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1).

Rare Nebbiolo Ingredients: Isododecane Cyclopentasiloxane Trimethylsiloxysilicate Beeswax (Cera Alba) Dimethicone Kaolin Disteardimonium Hectorite VP/Hexadecene Copolymer Octyldodecanol Polybutene Silica Silylate C18-36 Acid Triglyceride Propylene Carbonate Phenoxyethanol Stearalkonium Hectorite Ethylhexylglycerin Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Oil Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-3 Tocopheryl Acetate Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride Laminaria Ochroleuca (Kelp) Extract Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract Camellia Oleifera (White Tea) Leaf Extract MAY CONTAIN: +/- Mica (CI 77019) Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) Iron Oxides (CI 77499, CI 77491, CI 77492) D&C Red 27 Aluminum Lake (CI 45410:2) FD&C Yellow No 5 Aluminum Lake (CI 19140:1) Carmine (CI 75470) FD&C Blue No 1 Aluminum Lake (CI 42090) D&C Red No 6 (CI 15850) FD&C Red 7 Calcium Lake (CI 15850:1).

Overall Assessment: If you have been seeking high quality, non-drying liquid lipsticks, then Highlight Cosmetics needs to be on your radar.

$25.00 each for .14 oz. from Highlight Cosmetics (Affiliate Links).
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