I’ve been getting the email announcements from Too Faced and reading all of the early blogposts about Too Faced’s new Melted Lipstick line. It is a liquified stain lipstick, similar to Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar, but with a somewhat different formula. OCC Lip Tar contains peppermint oil to maintain freshness instead of the chemical parabens. Unfortunately, peppermint oil dries out and irritates my lips. I can’t buy any more of them because I just can’t wear them. So I was excited about Too Faced’s new launch.
When I saw the swatches online, I fell in love with Peony. It looked like the peachy pink shade of lipstick that I keep buying over and over again because I like it so much. Don’t ask me why I didn’t swatch this lipstick when I was in Ulta a few weeks ago. I guess I just forgot.
So over the Memorial Weekend, I looked online for sales and I came up with a 20% off coupon for Too Faced. I pounced. In addition to Melted, I bought a full size Lip Insurance that I love and reviewed about a month ago (review link), and I bought Better Than Sex Mascara that so many women rave about (review in the near future!).
My haul arrived a couple of days ago, and I couldn’t wait to finally try Melted Peony.
For those of you who have been busy doing other things, let me tell you a little bit more about Melted. It’s described as a liquid, long wear, glossy lipstick. The line launched with 6 shades: nude, coral, peony, violet, fuchsia, and ruby, and has recently come out with 4 more: marshmallow, fig, candy, and berry All look gorgeous in the swatches. It comes in a 0.4 fl. oz/12 ml tube with a sponge applicator tip (I should have photographed the applicator before I used it, but I couldn’t wait!). It’s easy to apply even without lipliner (where the heck did I put my Milani Transparent Lipliner – review here – that I loved???).
Peony is a light pink with a hint of peach. It’s also lighter on me than I expected from the swatches. I do like it, however. It reminds me of OCC Lip Tar’s Annika, a light peach with a hint of pink. I think the color on my lips is truer than the out-of-focus swatch which looks much rosier and was made with two swipes of the applicator. (Actually, I think I prefer the deeper color on the swatch on my arm!)
I’ve worn it a couple of times since it arrived. It’s very lightweight, and it is glossy. With or without Lip Insurance, it doesn’t feather or bleed. It’s neither hydrating nor drying, though after wearing it for a while, my dry lips are drier, but that’s probably just me with my super-sensitive, super-dry lips. Applied over City Lips Lip Plumper, a real lip hydrator, it’s fine.
On me, it’s not actually that long-lasting, a couple of hours at best…and that was on top of Lip Insurance that usually makes a regular lipstick last for hours and hours. When I eat or drink anything, it comes off on the glass, the fork, and just disappears leaving some color behind on my lips. A bit disappointing.
Too Faced Melted Lipsticks are priced at $21and are available at Sephora, Ulta and on toofaced.com The product is cruelty-free, and it’s made in Italy.
My verdict is that I like Melted Peony, but I’m not quite as in love as others seem to be. I think that’s because the shade was a bit different than I expected plus I hoped it would be longer-wearing than it is. That’s OK. I’m satisfied. I’m glad I bought it. I think the shade will look even better if I have a slight tan.
Have you bought any Melted lippies yet? What do you think?
Ingredients
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dicalcium Phosphate Stearalkonium Bentonite, Silica Silylate, Propylene Carbonate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Aroma/Flavor, Tocopheryl Acetate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-di-t-butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate. May Contain: Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 6 (CI 15850), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)
I haven’t bought any of these but I have read about them. I do own one OCC lip tar that will last me beyond the grave. 😉 While I am interested in sampling I doubt I will purchase. I own countless lipsticks and glosses. I am trying to break my habit of purchasing them anymore. With that being said I would still be thrilled to receive one of these Too Faced Melted Lipsticks as a gift. lol I think this color looks nice on you. Very soft looking. It flatters you.
Laura, me too. I have enough lipsticks of all types to satisfy a small country. I succumbed because I thought it would be more wearable for me than the OCC Lip Tars that are sitting in their box ‘coz I can’t wear them. Peony is pretty, but honestly, I think Milani’s Lip Intense is a better formula…at least for me, and certainly more affordable. But this is a nice summer color, and I will try to wear it. Thank you for the compliment!! <3
I bought Fuchsia and Coral only last week lol. They didn’t have Peony or Nude in stock, so I left my comfort zone. Fuchsia is brighter-than-bright and goes to my sister (after I swatch lol). The colour I want the most is the new Melted Marshmallow. Like you, I prefer the rosier on-arm swatch of Peony lol.
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I should have bought either Coral or Candy, lol! I need a little more color on my lips. Marshmallow looks very pretty, but a tad too light for me. I do adore Too Faced products!
Most long lasting lip products have that effect, they dry the lips. What I always tell clients is to keep a moisturizing lip stain handy like Revlon Bitten or the new CoverGirl Jumbo Gloss balm and just dab over the lip stain product. OCC lip tars also have the same effect and they do feather, no lip product is 100% long lasting.
Shame it didn’t work for you.
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I tried applying it over Jack Black Lip Balm but next time, I’ll put Jack Black on top. I should give up on liquid lipsticks but I couldn’t resist! Although I like the summer-y peony shade, I should have swatched it in the store first because I think “candy” would’ve been a better choice for me. All in all, I still wear it. Wore it yesterday 😉
This is so pretty shade!
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I think this is the pink I’ve been looking for my entire life! So flattering!
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It’s a little lighter and pinker than I expected, Noelle, but it is very pretty and great for summer 🙂
This color looks very nice and fresh on you!
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Thanks, Anastasia! It’s a little lighter and pinker than I expected, but nice for summer 🙂
This is my favorite Melted color. It looks great on you.
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Thank you, Aleya! It is a pretty shade, but they’re all so beautiful <3
I haven’t bought any of them yet but I’m very very interested!
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I was too so I finally caved, Mai, and bought Peony, the one I had my eye on for a long time. Now I sort of wish I bought Candy, but I didn’t swatch them in the store first. Next time, I will!
Who needs a tan? Looks lovely as is! And I didn’t realise there were four newer ones. I’ll have to go find swatches. I don’t think these are the product for me (need more moisture!) but I’m still curious. 🙂
Thanks, Rach! Peony is a little lighter and a little pinker than I thought from the swatches I saw. I should’ve gone to the store to try it first. But it is pretty! You are right, if you have dryish lips, it may be a tad too drying. This is not nearly as drying as OCC Lip Tar but it is a little if your lips tend to be dry like mine.
I have yet to try these, which is surprising given my obsession with lip products. Now it is back on my shopping list!
Carleen recently posted…Bad Brand Behavior: Why I Won’t Buy Lip Ink and Hope You Won’t Either
They’re on everyone’s radar which is why I succumbed! The shades are beautiful 🙂
That’s the perfect shade for you! I want to try the violet one.
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Thanks, Miranda! The violet would love fabulous on you with your dark hair
I love the melted lipsticks
I think I first saw the swatches on your blog, Phyrra!
I love these. I need to pick up some
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The shades are so pretty. you should, Kim!
Melted lipsticks are the best!
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Glad you like ’em too, April!
It looks great on you!
Thanks, Jess 🙂
I am loving all of these, this shade is especially gorgeous!
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All the shades are beautiful. It’s hard to choose. I wish I had Candy, too
I’m so obsessed with these. That color is perfect on you!
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That shade matches you well. I haven’t tried this yet because I always get sidetracked by other brands I’m lemming so bad.
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I waited a while before I went for it, Kath. Can’t buy everything lol!
I haven’t tried these yet, but I’m more attracted to the berry and red shades. I just can’t seem to pull off the opaque baby pink lippie look.
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I’m still not sure I can, Nidia, but it’s growing on me. The berry and red shades are gorgeous 🙂
I love the box it came in !
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Hahaha, I do too, Betzy! I had to put a pic of it in the post to show it off 😉
This is my go to lippie. Love this shade! I think I am liking Marshmallow a little better. The jury is still out.
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I haven’t seen Marshmallow yet in person, but it looks like a lovely nude. Enjoy!
I’m so glad this looks nice on you. I tried it on in store and it blended in too closely with my skin color. It’s gorgeous on you though!
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Do you think, Justina? I was afraid it was a little too light, but the shade is growing on me! All of the shade look so pretty
This looks beautiful on you!
Thanks Lisa!
I’ve been on the fence with the Melted lipsticks, but think I’ll nab Fuchsia soon. Peony is lovely on you!
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Thanks, Sheila! I was on the fence too because I have such a tough time with long-wear and liquid lipstick on my sensitive lips. I’m glad I bought it (though Candy seems to be calling my name!) though I can’t wear it every day.
That’s a lovely shade. But for that price, it should last a lot longer!
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This is the one that I want of the melteds! so pretty
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Melted Violet is my favorite… but I am loving Peony too 😉
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I have this too, it’s such a perfect pink!
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I really love this shade!
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Thanks, Stephanie! I’m wearing it right now!
Very nice color.
Thanks, Melody 🙂