Then last week it all changed. My lipstick mojo returned, and so did my smile at wearing bright lips again!
And the reason for the change? Chi Chi matte lipstick in Fashion Police from the Viva La Diva range!
I was browsing at my local Gloss store one lunch time, looking for nothing in particular when the packaging of these lipsticks caught my eye.
Oh hellooo matte black tubes with hot pink metallic damask pattern. What are you hiding there? Why of course, only a revamped and reformulated matte lipstick from Chi Chi! After a quick look at the colours I knew that Fashion Police had to come home with me.
It cost around $19 which is not bad by Australian standards, it's half the price of the MAC lippies here that's for sure.
This is a matte lipstick, but it's surprisingly non drying, although I did put some balm on before applying it. It lasted through 6hrs, a skinny cappuccino and a baked ricotta cheesecake (my favourite dessert ever), so I would say it's got a great lasting power.
While wearing this out, the colour seemed to change from a cooler fuchsia to a warmer coral depending on the light. This reminded me of my other favourite lipstick, MAC Impassioned (reviewed HERE and HERE) so I did a quick swatch to compare if they're dupes. While close, they're not exactly dupes but none the less I love them both.
Chi Chi is an Australian brand, and they're sold at discount cosmetic stores like Gloss and also at selected Myer stores. I couldn't get any more information about the brand or if they're sold in other countries because their website was going through an upgrade at the time of checking.
The final scores
Packaging 10/10
Pigmentation 10/10
Longevity 8/10
Value 8/10
Have you tried anything from the Chi Chi range yet? What do you think of the colour?
I was actually planning on picking one of these up! Thanks for the review (: It looks gorgeous on you, as all bright lips do!
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The colour is beautiful and it compliments your skin tone so well!
ReplyDeleteGreat review, this looks so pretty! ive tried some chi chi eyeliners and i wasnt impressed, ill have to try the lippies now!
ReplyDeleteGrace xx
you have gorgeous lips! I love the colour on u x
ReplyDeleteI knew the lipsticks would be back soon! haha I saw these yesterday, the packaging is super cute. Didn't pick up any though as I have too many lipsticks considering I don't wear them on a daily basis.
ReplyDeleteHannah xox
oh i love that colour, it will be great for spring.
ReplyDeleteThat colour is gorgeous on you, really warms and brightens your skin tone.
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This colour is absolutly gorgeous ! Perfectly suits your skin tone
ReplyDelete@Leah - thanks hun, and the quality is pretty good too. I'm sure you'll like it.
ReplyDelete@Madame Gourmand - thanks so much, it's one of my favourite colours these types of corally pinks.
@Grace - I've got one of their liners too which I don't mind, but they are very dry. The lipsticks are great though.
@Roshas - thank you so much!
@Hannah - LOL yes I couldn't stay away from them for too long. The packaging is just divine, lucky the lipstick is too.
@Megan - agreed, it's perfect for spring time.
@xmisslorix - thanks so much, it's good to wear brights again after going through a nudey phase.
@Cecily - thank you so much, i love the colour too.
Lilit
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I've actually never tried a chi chi lipstick, looks like I should. They look fab on u!
ReplyDeleteI've actually never tried a chi chi lipstick, looks like I should. They look fab on u!
ReplyDeleteI wanna try Chi Chi as well! But here in Germany I cannot find it! ):
ReplyDeleteBut the color looks sooo awesome on you! ♥
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what a gorgeous color!
ReplyDeletewouldn't be able to tell the difference between mac and chichi lipstick! what a gorgeous shade on you, stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love matte lippies- especially bright colours theyre so flattering
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful Lilit!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE seeing you in bright lipsticks... Suits you so well!
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It's a beautiful shade on you. I would have never thought that it's a matte lipstick seeing how smooth it looks.
ReplyDeleteThat is simply gorgeous and you are totally rocking it with your socks out. Such a FUN color.
ReplyDeletelovely, just lovely!!!
ReplyDeleteI think the color is beautiful!!!
ReplyDeletethat is soooo pretty! it reminded me of impassioned as soon as I saw the first few pics, I love impassioned and now I really want this, bet we can't get it in the UK though :(
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After continuously seeing great little Chi Chi products popping up on blogs all over, I've decided I need to get me some of this! This looks like a shade right up my alley, you look so pretty with a pink lip=) I wish I had a gloss store near me, I want those w7 things you featured a while back ><
ReplyDeleteGood to hear you've got your lippy mojo back Lilit=)
I have never tried anything Chi Chi... You gave the lipstick quite high score though. Looks like I shall give it a go:)
ReplyDeleteThe shade is gorgeous too!
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I went to Target today because I was desperate to try the new Chi Chi lipsticks (Bimbo was my favourite lipstick for at least a year!)
ReplyDeleteBut sadly my Target had already been rampaged and there were only about 10 colours, none of which I was interested in :(
But I did managed to get 3 nail polishes and the new Fit Me! pressed powder for $17 so I can't complain
A beautiful colour on you and $19 is a pretty awesome price to pay for such a gorgeous lipstick with good colour payoff :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for all your comments ladies, I'm glad you enjoyed my lipstick post. I'm definitely glad my lipstick mojo is back too! Was getting tired of bland nudey colours :-)
ReplyDeleteLilit
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Oh man, this is gorgeous! I always swatch the Chi Chi range when I'm in Target but I haven't seen these yet. I'll have to investigate :D
ReplyDelete; w ; And yet another beautiful brand I can't get ahold of. xD It's a shame because I actually prefer this shade to Impassioned.
ReplyDelete@SilhouetteScreams - i find my target always comes late to the party and they're the last to stock anything. I reckon you'd love some of the colours, most of them are super bright and pigmented just the way i've seen you like them!
ReplyDelete@Eden Avalon - oh puhleese, for years now we've been drooling at all the makeup available there which doesn't even get shipped to here, I think it's about time you guys drooled at some of our stuff :-)
Lilit
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Ooh I haven't seen these yet, I think I'm going to have to head to Gloss and have a look at these. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLilit you look just stunning in these kinds of colours - love seeing them on you too :
ReplyDeleteThe lippies look unreal on you as does your nail polish colour
ReplyDeleteSee the colour on the bottom of the tube? If you pull the tube out, it's a gloss, exact shade as the lipstick! Score ;)
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