EM Cosmetic's Lip Gallery Cream Color Classic Lipstick in Cuddle Up Pink contains 3.5 grams / 0.123 ounce of product and retails for $16.50. It is a neutral pink and has a cream/creme formula. The claims include being a sheer but build-able formula that has a high shine.
The first thing I noticed about this product is the smell. The only way I can describe it is that it smells like extremely sweet vanilla cake batter. I do not like it, but it does go away. The smell almost makes me want to sell or give it away though. If you're sensitive to smells, I would stay away from this.
Other than the smell, I do like this lipstick. It is very creamy and reminds me of MAC's Cremesheen finish. It is also very shiny. When I first tried this lipstick, my lips were reacting to something and were a bit dry. This lipstick ended up clinging to some of the dry parts, but I was able to make it look alright by pushing the lipstick into my lips with my finger.
The first swipe can be a bit sheer, but it really is buildable. On my lips, the color became opaque with 1-2 swipes. It did look like there was too much product on my lips if I put on the full two swipes. Again, using my fingers to push in the products a bit more helped. I would also blot the lipstick a bit and it looked better.
I thought the color would be a neutral pink that would be a MLBB, but it is brighter and a bit cooler compared to the bullet. The color does not look flattering on my unless I put on a sheer layer that has been blotted.
This lipstick is really comfortable to wear. It is moisturizing and doesn't leave my lips dry or irritated. It stays on for a normal amount of time (about 3-4), but you can easily reapply it.
Final Thoughts: I know my review isn't the most positive, but I actually did like this lipstick. Pinks are really iffy on me and I would rather get one of the reds or plums instead now. The smell is really the only downside. I think if you're interested in some of the EM Cosmetics products, I would look into the lipsticks too. If you like MAC's Cremesheen lipsticks, I think you'll like these too.
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