Review: Lakme Enrich Satins Lipstick - #131 from Lakme Fantasy Collection

The best thing about the lipsticks range in Lakme's Fantasy Collection is that they included different shades of pinks in it. I am a sucker of nude shade lipsticks and pinks, and the moment I saw shades #131 and #135, I thought of trying them out. At Lakme counter I asked SA to first apply #135 on me, as I thought it'd compliment the golden-burgundy eyeshadow makeup she had put on my from Lakme Fantasy Collection Botanica Quad. Lakme Enrich Satin #135 was a beautiful muted fuchsia and I really loved the color. However, I felt certain similarity of the shade, with what I could make at home after mixing two shades I already have. Next, I asked her to apply #131, and it was such a gorgeous pinky nude shade lipstick, that I picked it up instantly and brought it home!

About Lakme Enrich Satins Lipsticks

Cast a spell in satin. Rich color takes life in a luxuriously creamy stick that brings satin to your lips. Enriched with sunscreens, vitamins and goodness of olives, your lips will have a story to share. Indulge in a pod of beautiful shades ranging from floral pink to shimmering peaches.

Price: INR 225/-

My experience with the product:

I love love loveeeeeee this pinky nude shade. I feel that the shade is similar to what I have in Lakme Aquashine Rose. Just that Aquashine is a gloss, and this one is a creamy lipstick. I've been wearing it almost daily for office since I've bought it and absolutely love the shade and texture it gives to my lips. Also the lipstick is quite moisturizing. It may be an irony, but despite Lakme being India's largest selling cosmetic brand, I never owned anything from it except for its Satin kajal and Lakme Aquashine gloss. All my lipsticks have been mostly from other brands. This is in fact my first Lakme lipstick and I am really glad that I bought it. So, below are some pros and cons:

Pros:

1) Perfect pink nude shade for everyday office and college wear.

2) The lipstick is quite creamy and glides well on my lips, giving them a smooth semi-matte texture.

3) Despite giving a semi-matte finishing, I was surprised to see that the lipstick has been quite moisturizing to my lips. I've not felt any need of lip balm beneath it, even though my lips have a tendency to get chapped and dried out even if they are kept devoid of lip balm for a few moments.

4) This lipstick can be used amazingly to mute down any bright or dark shades. I've used it over my Rimmel London's shocking pink show off lipstick to make it more wearable for day time, and both gave a very beautiful subtle pink shade to my lips.

5) Price: At INR 225/- and with its quality and shade, I think it is the best bargain for lipsticks!

Cons:

1) The casing: I know the lipstick is great and everything, but the packaging is very normal kinds - the same brown Lakme's age old casing.

2) Staying power: The lipstick doesn't stay on my lips even for one hour. It vanishes within 40-45 minutes that too when I am not eating or drinking anything.

3) No shade name: It becomes quite tedious for me to remember the shade number. I feel, Lakme should give some nice enticing names to such pretty shades instead of just numbering them like this.

Overall rating: This has been my first Lakme lipstick, and so far I am quite happy with it. I absolutely love the nude pink shade, which can work excellently for college and office going girls for everyday wear. The lipstick is creamy and extremely moisturizing, at such an affordable price. I give it double thumbs up!

Below are the swatches and how it looks on my lips: 

Lakme Enrich Satins Lipstick - #131 swatch

Lakme Enrich Satins Lipstick - #131 - Without flash

Lakme Enrich Satins Lipstick - #131 - With flash

Rating: 4/5

Have you tried the Enrich satin lipsticks from Lakme's fantasy collection? Share your experience with me in your comments.