Maybelline Color Sensational Whisper Lipstick Review

        Hey everyone, a bit behind on the various posts that I wanted to do for the past week due to my midterm exam period and a cold that I caught. However! I'm not here to talk about the Maybelline Color Sensational Whisper.

The Maybelline Sensational Whisper has been out since 2013 (before I started blogging) so this will probably be an outdated review as I'm sure there are many great reviews out there.

Note: Sorry for the lighting >.< I took this picture while I was in the kitchen...not the best idea.

❤ Maybelline Sensational Whisper

Now first things first...I know many people consider this a "balm" but I personally find this more "lipstick" like than "balm" like. This lipstick is extremely creamy and I find it to be less "waxy" than other lipsticks available. There are many colors but I only swatched the few that I actually own (#10, 25, 55, 65, 75) and a few borrowed from a friend (#15, 20). I'm not too big a fan of "brown" colors on my lips so I didn't purchase those. Oh! Did I mention these babies go for $8.99CAD (should be around there for US) but I got these for $4.99 during Target's temporary price cuts (great price for these lippies).

This lipstick goes on very smooth, highly pigmented and mildly vibrant in color. It has great staying power and I don't find myself reapplying too often (besides after eating). Now, Maybelline does say it is a "gel color" which explains for the mildly vibrant color. If you prefer a more vibrant alternative you can go for the Maybelline Sensational Vivids which I find is too much personally. I know a lot of friends like shocking bright vibrant lips but I prefer to be more passive and to just enhance my natural lip color. My absolute favorite in the Whisper collection is #25 Lust for blush which is the color closest to my natural lips.

Now you all must think... wow so many pros now wheres the cons?!

I'm not too fond of using lip products since it makes me feel uneasy about consuming these during the day while I talk etc, the major turn off is the smell of drug store lipsticks. They just smell....artificial?...waxy?...lipstick like?... I just HATE it...Thus I find myself reaching for my Chanel and YSL lipsticks more often than I would the drugstore lippies that I own. If the smell doesn't bug you then these lippies are great! Especially the pigmentation, feel, and price of it compared to brand name lippies like Chanel and YSL.

Touch up note: The Maybelline Sensational Whisper lipsticks contain BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) which is present in even some of the higher end cosmetics as a preservative. I know... many people will immediately think "OMG CHEMICALS! AHHH" but no worries, the amount of BHT present in cosmetics are under a strict limit set by the FDA to not cause a problem in our health. However, if this still bothers you, try looking into the Maybelline Sensational Vivids as an alternative as I think that lippy does not contain BHT.

Overall Score: 3.5/5

• Personally I don't like the lipstick smell of it
• Price is great for such pigmented color
• Smooth application, very creamy
• BHT is not a big problem for me
• Mild staying power

Have you bought these lippies before and would like to share your thoughts with me? Leave a comment below ^^