Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Lip in Rust

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.

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In March, I went to The Makeup Show LA 2016.

I was fortunate to receive some products from the Blogger Preview. I already reviewed MustaeV Maxi Volume Mascara (top middle).

I took this picture from my Instagram. I also bought some products from The Makeup Show LA. I already reviewed Urban Decay Afterglow 8-Hour Powder Highlighter (middle), and Make Up For Ever Artist Lip Blush in Exalted Rosewood (bottom middle).

I got two products from Make Up For Ever. I already reviewed the bottom one, Make Up For Ever Artist Lip Blush in Exalted Rosewood. I will review the top one that I received from Blogger Preview.

Product Review: Make Up For Ever Pro Sculpting Lip in #11 Rust

Where to purchase: Sephora and online at makeupforever.com
Price: $27 for 1 g/ 0.03 oz for color and 0.9 g/ 0.03 oz for highlighter

Made in Korea

Description from the package: The Pro Sculpting range takes contouring to the next level with easy Pro tools and techniques to shape your entire face with lights and shadows. Pro Sculpting Lip is specifically designed to contour and sculpt lips using 2 easy steps.
Step 1: Use stick to cover lips with a full-color semi-matte finish.
Step 2: Use shimmer-tip sponge to add a touch of light to the center of lips for volume effect. Blend in a circular motion at the center of lips.
Note: to intensify volumizing effect reload sponge applicator into its cap. After each use, wipe sponge-tip with tissue before closing.
Thoughts: When I first received this product, I wasn't too sure what to think. I feel that it's huge in Asia especially Korea with gradient lips. Honestly, it's not huge here in the US or at least where I live.

Here's a closer look at the color side.

Here's the overall amount of product for the color side.

Here's a closer look at the sponge from the highlighter side.

Here's a closer look at the container with the highlighter.

Here's a swatch of the color on the left and highlighter on the right on my hand.

Here's how the color looks on my lips.

Here's an overall look with just the color.

Here's how the color and highlighter looks on my lips. I applied the highlighter on the center of both upper and lower lips.

Here's an overall look with color and highlighter.

Now for my overall opinion... First of all, there's no scent whatsoever with both color and highlighter. Also, I found the packaging slightly interesting. There's nothing unique about having two ends on a lip product. The part I find slighting different is that the way you open each side. You pull open and close the color side. The highlighter side you have to twist to open and close. Secondly, the consistency of the color is creamy and goes on smoothly. It also doesn't tug on the lips and it's opaque. For the highlighter side, it's also easy to apply. You just dip the sponge tip applicator in the container with the pigment and then apply where you want too. With that said, the sponge tip applicator is soft and comes with a pointy tip. It makes it easy to apply a small amount to a lot on the lips. It's recommended to clean the applicator before you put it back in the container. If you are like me, that's an extra step you just don't need. I did notice the applicator changed color with usage, as well as, affected the highlighter. It's not white as before. It's more light pink. Third, the color is gorgeous and it's great all year round. I did notice the color lighten when I used the highlighter on the center of the lips. With that said, I don't think gradient lips are in where I live. Even though gradient lips aren't in, it isn't that noticeable with this lip color combination. I'm not too sure about the other color combinations in this line. Lastly, it lasted until I ate/drank. It did not fade and dry out my lips.

Pros:
* No scent whatsoever.
* Travel-friendly.
* Color is creamy.
* Color goes on smoothly.
* Does not tug on the lips.
* Color is opaque.
* Soft sponge tip applicator.
* Have full control of the highlighter applied on the lips.
* Great color all year round.
* Highlighter lightens the color.
* Did not fade.
* Did not dry out my lips.
* Lasted until I ate/drank.

Cons:
* Wiping the sponge tip applicator is an extra step not needed.
* Color of the highlighter changes with usage.

Would repurchase: Maybe.
Rating:  4/5 Tobey's Paws


Other Make Up For Ever products reviewed/swatch:

Artist Lip Blush

Exalted Rosewood

Arty Blossom Palette

HD Blush

Nip Slip

HD Foundation

#128

HD Primer

#6

Rouge Artist Natural Lipstick

Iridescent Icy Pink

Sens'Eyes

Disclaimer: The product mentioned in this post is given to me. I am not affiliated with the company nor getting paid to advertise the product. This post is written with my honest opinion.