Review: MAC Lip Erase Lip balm in Dim

This is a Limited Edition lip balm from Dsquared2 collection, but its also available in their PRO Line.

MAC Lip Erase Lip balm in Dim


PRODUCT INFO from MAC Pro Site:
A flesh-toned balm that visually neutralizes and erases natural colour from the lip. Shine- and texture-free. Available in a choice of two shades for use on light to medium skin tones.

RETAIL PRICE: $16 (about php 700). Bought it for Php 850.

WEIGHT : 15 grams

SHADES : Available in 1 shade from the Dsquared2 Collection, but 2 shades from their PRO Line.
> Dim (medium skintones)
> Pale (light skintones)


WHAT I LIKE:
* its a lip neutralizer, lipbalm and a sheer nude lipstick in one!
* can be used on its own or under lipstick/gloss
* doesn't feel heavy on the lips
* very creamy
* pot contains a lot of product

WHAT I DON'T LIKE:
* emphasizes dry, chapped lips. Make sure to exfoliate first.
* pot packaging is not hygenic
* smells makeup-y on the pot (don't worry it will disappear once applied)
* not sure if its still available locally

TIPS:
Want nude lips? You can use this alone + a clear gloss(optional). Make sure to apply a lipbalm prior to applying Lip erase using a lip brush. You can also reapply lipbalm before applying lipstick.
One beauty routine that I NEVER skip is applying lip balm before I go to bed. I alternate using Smith's Minted lipbalm or Rosemith salve. During daytime I prefer to use Carmex Strawberry lipbalm since it has SPF 15.

ADDICTION FACTOR:
Will not repurchase soon coz I think this will last me for more than a year.

RATING :
4 out of 5.

Swatch
MAC Lip Erase Lip balm in Dim

My pigmented bare lips - before applying lip erase.

Nude lips after using lip erase.. love it!

Before, light lip colors doesn't show up on my lips. Sometimes RED lipsticks turns fuschia-ish on me. Thank you lip erase! LOL.


Till next time,

5 comments:

jo.frougal said...

Nice review, the product looks great on you. You're right, I agree they could have done better with the packaging. It looks like foundation, lol. Okay, maybe foundation for the lips?

Anastacia said...

This stuff looks pretty on your lips! Love nude/neutral lips!

gloss_e said...

oooooo i LOVE nude lips! I'm always on the hunt for the perfect nude color. My favorite so far from MAC is their lipstick in 'Siss.'

Anonymous said...

I'd love to get this, it's a fabulous product! Perfect for erasing the lips or serving as a base!

makeupjunkie said...

I WANT THIS! seriously..

sucks tho that there's no pro store here.. :(