Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 05 Rust Lust Review

Hello, everyone. I have already reviewed the shade Brink Of Pink from the range of Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick. The other shade which I am going to review is Rust Lust. I own a lot of bright red, deep red and soft red lip colors but particularly I was looking for a Terracotta Red to add it to my stash. Since Sugar Cosmetics is only available online, it is slightly difficult to make out the shades. Nevertheless, I picked up the Rust Lust and here's the detailed review of the product.

About Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 05 Rust Lust:

Ready to flaunt a pop of color to inspire cheer in all around you? If you've ever lusted for a "one-coat wonder" product for your lips, your search ends here. Get a full-blooded burst of pigment with just a single swipe of the SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick that will stay the day and right up till the night!
• Wine, coffee & date-proof - this is a matte lipstick that is guaranteed to last longer that your longest day.
• Available in 10 stunning shades that will make it difficult to choose
• The SUGAR Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick gives you opaque pigmentation with a single swipe that stays all day with zero feathering or fading.
• Our favorite mattifying fix contains a generous helping of Vitamin E and comes in a full range of 10 gorgeous shades that is guaranteed to make your OOTDs stand out!
• This product is dermatologically tested & approved and 100% safe for your skin.
Shades - 01 Brazen Raisin (Burgundy), 02 Brink Of Pink (Plum Rose), 03 Tan Fan (Mauve Nude), 04 Plum Yum (Muted Plum), 05 Rust Lust (Red Terracotta), 06 Tangerine Queen (Orange Coral), 07 Rethink Pink (Fuchsia), 08 Wine And Shine (Sangria), 09 Suave Mauve (Mauve) and 10 Drop Dead Red (Red)

Price:

499 INR for 4.5 ml

Shelf Life:

2 years

Ingredients List:

Directions For Use:

For precise application, apply it to your bottom lip first and then tend to your upper lip. Since the formula is very pigmented, we suggest applying the color to the bottom lip first, pressing your lips together and then filling in your Cupid's bow.

My Experience with Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 05 Rust Lust:

Packaging: The packaging of the Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick is petite and compact. It comes in a small rectangular body made of plastic and a black screw cap with the applicator attached to it. The body is transparent and enables you to see the shade clearly and also the shade name and number is written on the bottom. The applicator is a doe-footed one. It fares well but to be honest, I have used better applicators with better flexibility. The packaging, overall, is nice, lightweight and travel-friendly though the applicator could have been better.
Shade: The shade 'Rust Lust' is slight bright terracotta red with a mixture of orange and brick undertones. It is surely a warm color and quite a suitable option in case you want a break from regular red lip colors. It is neither too bold nor subtle and quite an appropriate color for summers. I wanted to glam it up a little bit more, so I added a faux golden lip ring to the swatches. The colors would be quite a beautiful one for Indian skin tones.

Pigmentation: The pigmentation of the lip color is really good and impressive. It gives a rich and opaque layer to the lips with a single coat. The lip color is such that I would advise against layering too much as you get full coverage with a single layer itself. Too many layers will make it look streaky and uneven. Also, if you have unsteady hands like mine, use a lip liner to trace the proper shape of the lips.
Texture and Finish: The texture of Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick is slightly disappointing to me. It has a slightly thinner consistency but it is relatively easy to work with at first. It applies well and there is no patchy touch at all. However, proper prepping of lips to make sure all the dead skin cells are removed and the lips are hydrated is highly suggested. It dries down extremely fast and you have to work really fast. Also, do not drag or layer once the color is semi-dry as it may look patchy. The finish is strictly matte which beautifies the color very well. The lips do feel stretchy and dry so this is one of the cons of the product. The product mentions that it has vitamin E but it isn't hydrating.

Formula: The formula is waterproof, smudge proof and as the brand states "Wine, coffee & date-proof". The color will hardly budge or fade. It stays on for long and lives up to its name. Further, it is dermatologically tested and approved and 100% safe for your skin.
Staying Power: The staying power of the lip color is good as it lasted on my lips for 7 hours and more. But somehow I don't like how the color turns out to be after few hours because it crumbles and flakes off from the center of the lips. Also, removing the lip color is quite a job as you need a good makeup remover for that.

Pros Of Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 05 Rust Lust:

• The packaging is light weight and travel-friendly.
• 'Rust Lust' is a slight bright terracotta red with a mixture of orange and brick undertones.
• A great alternative for bright red lips and will suit a lot of skin tones.
• Good pigmentation in a single layer.
• Thin texture and spreads well.
• True matte finish.
• Waterproof and smudge proof.
• Good staying power.
• Well priced.

Cons Of Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick 05 Rust Lust:

• Applicator could have been better.
• Extremely unforgiving on dry lips.
• Accentuates fine lines with the passage of time.
• Crumbles and flakes off from the center of the lips.

Diva Likes Rating:

3/5

Final Note:

Sugar Cosmetics Smudge Me Not Liquid Lipstick Rust Lust is a slight bright terracotta red with a mixture of orange and brick undertones and perfect if you are looking for a subtle alternative for red. However, I do not like the texture at all.