Review by Lee
Ravishing pink..Radiance Pink.. Romantic pink..errr I suck with names (I was telling the twinny how pretty Vintage Rose True Gloss is by calling it Autumn Rose..so yeah :p ) but Colorbar could have easily named this gorgeous gloss the above names and it would’ve suited it to the T. The gloss in question is Colorbar’s True Gloss in the shade Radiant Pink (Aha! Finally got it right) .
Price: Rs 495 for 3.8ml
When these true glosses were launched last year I stuck my ground and resisted spending 500 bucks on Colorbar (once upon a time Colorbar was quite cheap) that too for such bold shades that a teenager like me can’t wear often. But lately I’ve been feeling low and pampering myself is the best pick me up. So off I went on my shopping spree and this gorgeous baby was one of the purchases. And girls let me tell you, Make up can surely buy you happiness. 😉
Packaging:
It comes in a long cylindrical tube with a silver top. It has a sponge doe foot applicator that applies the product evenly. I always love Colobrar’s packaging. It’s attractive, handy and functional.
The silver carton contains the list of ingredients, date of expiry and other necessary details.
Shade:
Radiant pink is a bright almost neon peachy pink. The shade is bound to grab attention and is an absolute must have for bold lip lovers. I’ve been reaching for this every weekend even if its just a trip to the mall .Yes! The mall!! What can I say? I just can’t resist it. I want to wear this all the time 😀
I think it will suit fair to medium skin tones beautifully. It might not suit dusky skin tones but if you have the right attitude I’m sure anybody can rock this shade.
Texture & Finish:
The true glosses have a thick creamy and buttery texture which does not feel heavy or sticky. They moisturize my lips well and give a glossy healthy finish to the lips. They settle to a semi matte finish after an hour. However, they do tend to settle in fine lines so proper exfoliation is a must!
Pigmentation & Staying Power:
The gloss is highly pigmented and a single swipe gives an opaque finish. I feel it’s more of a glossy lipcream than just a gloss. Girls with pigmented lips will love it to the core as it easily covers pigmentation of lips.
The staying power is extremely high and lasts a long long time. It stays put for 4-5hrs with full intensity after which it settles into a strong lip stain that does not budge until you remove it with a makeup remover. It survives heavy meals and drinks which is a definite yay for me.
Price & Quantity:
It’s a top notch high quality gloss which I believe justifies the price. However, I couldn’t help but notice the empty patch of the tube after just 3-4 uses L The long slender tube might fool you into believing that it contains a huge quantity but it is just 3.8ml. The lowest among ALL my glosses! Even the Colorbar’s Star shine glosses which retail at a lower price provide 6ml of quantity. Maybe I’m just nitpicking because I know I’ll finish it soon due to my regular usage but I do find it a wee bit pricey for the quantity provided.
On me!
Pros:
- A bright peachy pink that instantly grabs attention
- Creamy yet non sticky texture
- Highly pigmented and will easily cover pigmented lips
- Extremely high staying power
- Survives big meals and drinks
- Colorbar does not test on animals 😀
Cons:
- Tends to settle into fine lines
- A wee bit pricey for the quantity provided
My rating: 4/5
My recommendation: Radiant Pink is an attention grabbing peachy pink. It is highly pigmented and lasts throughout the day. I will definitely recommend Colobar’s true gloss range especially Radiant Pink if you love bright neon pinks. I’m already planning on picking up 2 more shades. 🙂
ETM Edit* Lee…you look like a doll with this.
41 Comments
i love this look lee :O
wooooooooooooooooooooooooooooow
Aw thanks bidsy!!
Eyes or lips u make it all look so attractive 😉 Very nice shade and lip swatch Lee <3
Thank u so so much for the lovely words hon :* :*
bow!!! me wantt..its such an amazing shade!! but itna less quantity..colorbar is totally lootofying us lee!! n i agree with jyo..u look like a doll <3 <3
awww i’ll make u loads :* haina..the long tube makes u think it contains a good amount of product 😐 but the range is so worth it vandy especially for girls with pigmented lips.
eeee doll? thanksss :*
U luk Gorgeous Lee!!! Bow clip…so cute!!!
he he glad u noticed :* Thnakuuu <3
gorgeous shade, I will have to look for another one more suited to my skin tone but this looks so pretty on you Lee! I’m glad these are long lasting!
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Check out vintage rose or coral craving. I’m sure they’ll suit u 🙂 Thanks hon!
Aw thats so sweet of u! Thank u! They have a good variety of shades. Im sure ull find one best suited for u 🙂
you look super duper..hugs..
awwwwie darling thanks! 😀
Lee.. you look ravishing !!!! :-*
ooooooh thanks hon!! <3
how come every colour suits you.. lovely pics and you look gorgeous..the blue liner stole my heart 😀
awwwww ure too generous :* thank u so much :* n hey we have the same liner 😀
you look sooo prettty…loved ur look
Thanks honey 🙂
omg lee.. you looks so lovely.. like a doll……… 🙂
awwwwwwieeee thanku sweetheart :* :*
gorgiee i always love pout… 🙂 and i love true glosses… :))
he he me too love one of the things u mentioned 😉
inbox me that.. 😛 😉
awwwwwie jyo u made my day :* thankuuuu. I’m telling u, ure gonna fall in love with the shade. This is so YOU! and im sure u dont have similar pink in ur huge kitty :p.
These arent that glossy. They settle into a semi matte finish after an hour so 🙂
The shade is super gorgeous & looks great on you Lee! And lovely FOTD…
it really is! I apply it everytime i go out 😀 Thank u so much hon 🙂
u loookk sooo pretty 🙂 def checking out this gloss:)
eeeeeeee thanks poorva! i’m sure u’ll like the gloss 🙂
You look so pretty!
aw thanks D! :*
Love the shade. Fab pics!
Thanks hon xx
U looking really goorgeus le..its a beautiful shade!!!
btw wat blue shade u have put on ur eyes..its such a pretty shade!!<3 <3
thankushhhhhhhh pretty lady :* :* this will look stunning on u!
aww that’s MUA’s Intense eye pencil. Don’t remember the name. Will check and let u know 🙂
I was about to buy this day before yesterday :(, somehow left this one 🙁
owwwww buy it now 🙂
OMG !! Looks so awesomee on u..totally suits u..looked barbie pink on me :/ I got Pink Stain and Vintage Rose..
awwww thanku thanku :* Vintage Rose is on my list but i’ll need guts to carry pink stain.its sooo bright!
awww twinny <3 o-go-going fidaaa over the color on u!!! great rvw as usl n deadly pout!!! but color dikha hua lag raha hai tujh pe hi!! is it like quick kiss?? help me out 🙁
awwww thanku baby :* haan i told u na quick kiss could be a dupe of this but i changed my opinion.this is alot more pigmented,neon and pink. Quick kiss is more peachy. I think vintage rose might be near to it.