Maybelline Vivid Matte Liquid lipstick

I have used this product for a couple days in a row now to give an accurate review. 

First, I would like to start off with the applicator tip. I feel that the felt tip of the applicator was a bit too long (see picture posted). When I was applying it to my bottom lip, I the applicator was putting the product just below my lip line. So now when I apply it, I am sure to wipe the entire applicator tip on the side of the bottle then dip the tip of the applicator in that to apply for better precision. 

The consistency of the product wasn't what I expected, not that it was bad consistency. I would compare it to cake icing. It was very easy to glide on and apply to my lips. I like the feel of the product as it's not too drying as some lipsticks can be. 

Now for my experience with it. I thought it wasn't a completely matte finish. I have used other mattes in the past, and this was different to what I've used. Not that it was a bad different at all, just wasn't what I expected. I put it on in the morning before I left for work and had anything to eat. I will tell you this is not a long lasting product, although it does not claim to be, so there is no fault to the company. I had reapplied it once or twice throughout the day, especially after eating. 

I would like to talk about the color now. I love dark and bold pigments for when I am going out. This product is not one of those types of colors. The 2 shades I used are really good for adding some color if you're at work and don't need the bold colors. I have attached a photo of myself wearing the color Rebel Red. As you can see in the picture, it is not too terribly bold. It adds a nice red color to my lips. I was expecting the a color of Rebel Red to be much bold than what it appeared when applied. 

**Disclaimer: I received this product free for testing purposes in exchange for my honest opinion.** #VividMatte