Elf-Matte Lip Color in Rich Red

Hello there dolls.  Here is a recent $3 find at Target that came home with me.

Ya'll know me...I'm a sucker for red lips.  And matte red lips.  Yes ma'm, I think I will. 

The color twists up from the tube, so there is no need for constant sharpening.  I also like how the end of the tube is tinted red so you know which one to grab in a hurry.

Here are swatches of the color, taken under my Ottlite.

And here it is on my lips:

*sigh*  Beautiful, no?  Then, I thought that I would pull out my Mac lipstick in Ruby Woo for comparisons. 

Mac Ruby Woo (left) & Elf Rich Red (right):

Elf's formula is much creamier and easier to work with.  Ruby Woo tends to cake up on me if I apply too much/reapply as the night wears on.  Ruby Woo is also drying because it is a true matte color, whereas Rich Red might fare better (as far as moisturizing) because it is creamier.  Rich Red is not quite as matte as I would like though, but I'm sure that blotting on tissue paper could remedy that. 

Final thoughts

Pros:

• Inexpensive @ $3 each
• Delivers rich, pigmented color
• Twist-up auto sharpening
• Other colors available for purchase

Cons:

• Not quite as matte as I would like

Repurchase?  Yes.  I think that I might like to try some of the other colors available in this range.  What do you think? 

Love,