Disclaimer: The product featured was provided for review.
As you may have noticed, I've been slowly making my way through the
Christian Louboutin lipstick repertoire recently. I've so far tried a shade from both the Silky Satin collection and the Sheer Voile collection and today, I will be reviewing a shade from the third and final
Velvet Matte collection. To see some swatches and read my review of "Very Prive", click......
![Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4K1hPlcvDPaBXsBviGp3HlPPPMssZy8mwQCgW9PbY3iKjnnOXevIDGRF-zPgnov8XxN0jac8EdJY5Lb8Jkh5cDi085ReGLrNhDaUyBcZzNoL7VPBYAHpcvCv7TAkmmuxhkqerF_gDyeB/s1600/christian-louboutin-velvet-matte-lipstick-review-swatches-410m-very-prive-1.jpg) |
Christian Louboutin | Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive" |
Packaging:
With a matte gold body, the Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick is luxurious weighted for a very expensive feel. The shiny gold cap is carved with Art Deco-inspired patterns and its underside is painted a bold red to pay tribute to the iconic Louboutin red sole. Like all the other Christian Louboutin lipsticks, the Velvet Matte packaging has a little hoop on its cap so if you want to, the lipstick can be worn as a necklace with the included gold silk ribbon.
![Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBy4gb_eP4ojaALxmdxgUBtapVImXTjtwkCNk7kmi-JeI4OnPVjPXDv3q1toedXwaBhu7wXGA5j86nym-WFs82wbVHscckwojTr6Ch0ulUP_T0dNXa2RHyqfSTjIAKw5zcq0SPD6NGqKGA/s1600/christian-louboutin-velvet-matte-lipstick-review-swatches-410m-very-prive-2.jpg) |
Christian Louboutin | Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive" |
![Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjMER_hXwfGZtfSSNQCk9Q5jo9WKosQun2-yCKtfUoPOfy9njsPxe2VIJyyV0fbjNz0rGSrlyRHUqlcS4XZdiiIpW3sWDUJxcg-e8l7AiKCwgmHaagrdWcien51WoFURs_0qLp3wTsevyH/s1600/christian-louboutin-velvet-matte-lipstick-review-swatches-410m-very-prive-3.jpg) |
Christian Louboutin | Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive" |
Formulation:
In contrast to the Christian Louboutin
Silky Satin and
Sheer Voile lipsticks, the Velvet Matte formulation promises a "soft touch finish" with a "full coverage in one stroke". I have here the shade "
Very Prive", a dark wine red with a warm, plummy undertone. Although very pigmented, the color is slightly patchy, which really isn't unexpected as dark wine reds tend to be a little problematic.
![Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0ueAagiOKV9IQD82kiQwW5hyphenhyphenimg_eKr6m2gIbzJPKr0ZLeiMzpTJ3xba43tN4Ga4-_PAJoqb6Y2aVJAOqlUchhQI5AziHJEQ4XIw8oDBy4J3ztQMVo6KPR0rxgBpM6zsDjAfn16uPy4Yq/s1600/christian-louboutin-velvet-matte-lipstick-review-swatches-410m-very-prive-4.jpg) |
Christian Louboutin | Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive" |
With a thicker application, a mostly even and opaque coverage can be obtained but this is definitely a shade I would recommend pairing with a lip liner. Additionally, the color is really not that matte. Although not as shiny as the Silky Satin formulation, this Velvet Matte has a noticeable sheen. The formulation is very moisturizing and comfortable on the lips and wears fairly well for up to five so hours with minimal eating.
![Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches Christian Louboutin Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive": Review and Swatches](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRBNk-s1pTTlLmsoJnMRZk7z6jt9KFA9ADoJF1lKz3pdP_J-r82Ad6CobFdadYnaQDIoMUyHJMRAAzRS_xG3H_vSfcwzH3bxLs1eQyosxDy7ac4iqguowKLC0FoB4o2fW-KvcB9-Inso7U/s1600/christian-louboutin-velvet-matte-lipstick-review-swatches-410m-very-prive-5.jpg) |
Christian Louboutin | Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Very Prive" |
Overall, this is a beautiful vampy red lipstick. Although creamy and pigmented, the formulation is slightly patchy. If this were an average, $30 department store lipstick, I'd say that it's not bad but given that it's from Christian Louboutin and costs a hefty $120, I would expect a better coverage. With that said, the packaging is stunning as always. So if you really like the color and don't mind pairing it with a lip liner, then it's worth checking out in person!
Availability:
Christian Louboutin Beauty is available in Canada online at
Christian Louboutin, in stores and online at
Holt Renfrew and
Nordstrom.