Catrice Shine Bomb Lipstick [060 - Blooming Coral] Review
By Maychiri's Thoughts - May 30, 2024
One nice lipstick is the second of the reviews today! This
is the Catrice Shine Bomb Lipstick, in the shade 060/Blooming Coral!
Catrice always have a line of hydrating, super soft and
quite shiny lipsticks. Before, they were called ‘Power Plumping’, their
successor seems to be the Shine Bomb line. Different kind of packaging but
very, very similar when applied. Now, I do own a bunch of Power Plumping
lipsticks, some that I bought myself, some that I got in Advent calendars; I
have mixed feelings about them because they tend to be poorly pigmented and I
like very intense lippies. So, why then, did I buy this one, that seems to
continue that poorly pigmented yet super comfortable streak? Well, I was just
extremely curious... there were a few subtler colours that interested me. I
thought they’d be good for a nude sort of look. But the one that was on sale
50% at the time I bought it is this one – a (seemingly) bright coral colour! I
do love me some coral, and it’s nice to have such flowery bright colours for
spring and summer. Seriously, at the price I got it, it was a steal! Even if it
doesn’t end up being particularly good, like the older Power Plumping ones.
Plus, I got the huge powder brush as a gift because this was the second of two
Catrice products I needed to buy in order to get the brush! Win-win! However,
I’m hoping Catrice have improved the formula (and the pigmentation). Now, let’s
see how good this new-generation comfortable lipstick is!
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Packaging: pretty much the same kind of case most Catrice
lipsticks come in nowadays, but this one is purple/black, with a very nice
gradient going from purple to black. This helps you know exactly which lipstick
you are choosing, without opening it. I really like this newer design, it’s
very modern and elegant! I love how it’s technically octagonal, but has so soft
edges, it really helps it look distinct from other lipsticks! The giant
embossed Catrice logo adds to this very modern vibe. There is a sticker on the
bottom that isn’t a perfect match for the colour of the lipstick, but it’s
really close. The cap closes very tightly but is easy to open.
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Ingredients: hyaluronic acid, vitamin E for nourishment. No
parabens. Also, jam-packed with various waxes and oils and ascorbyl palmitate
(form of vitamin C). The scent is honestly really good! It smells juicy and fruity, almost like peach! Or like peach ice tea... both things I adore. It's also very aromatic and kinda floral. I really like it! The expiration date is a whopping 36 months after opening... you've got more than enough time to use it up!
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Colour: Catrice call it coral, but to me this is a bit more
peachy than coral. Ehh, I guess it is like a coral pink/Congo pink. In any
case, it’s a vivid, yet still gentle pink that has a lot of orange tones in it.
The pink tones soften the harshness that orange tones can have, which makes
this colour look soft and gentle, even though it is pretty intense! It is a
lovely colour for pale skin, but it would look good on many other skintones as
well. It definitely looks brighter on my pale skin, though!
This coral colour
is further complemented by the extremely fine mostly orange shimmer; this
shimmer enhances this lipstick in every way! It makes it look more supple, it
looks more elegant, and it balances out the pink/orange tones incredibly well! The
result is a stunning gentle coral colour that is amazing for most occasions, be
it formal or everyday!
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This lipstick applies (seemingly) evenly, and the shape of
the bullet makes it very easy to define the cupid’s bow and the edges of the
lips. It glides smoothly across the lips without tugging or pulling at them.
Pigmentation isn’t that bad... but it is definitely
less pigmented than many other lipsticks, especially matte ones. With one layer
I get a lovely, lived-in sort of look that looks quite soft and nice. Two to
three layers is what I need to reach maximum pigmentation. It’s super
buildable; it doesn’t look cakey or too thick even with 3 layers! With 3 layers
it is actually very nicely pigmented, but it still looks lived-in and soft. It’s
good when you want to have subtle makeup looks. It seems to be evenly
distributed across the lips, but this colour is quite a gentle one, so it’s not
very visible if it isn’t.
The texture is satin, but almost pearly as it’s got a lot of
very fine shimmer. It looks plump and juicy! And indeed, it makes my lips look
plumper and more supple! And it doesn’t emphasise the fine lines of the lips,
but still make sure to exfoliate your lips as it has some problems with dry
parts.
Being so creamy, it’s no wonder that this lipstick is very
comfortable to wear, especially in the first hour, while it’s still very creamy
and like a luxe lip balm. After it changes into a slightly drier formula, it is
slightly less comfortable than before, but that’s still miles better than many
matte lipsticks. It doesn’t become too waxy, which is what’s important. I hate
when I get that waxy residue on the centre of my bottom lip, it’s so annoying!
But this lipstick doesn’t have that due to how creamy it is! Although, it is a
bit annoying how it emphasises drier parts, but it’s not a big deal honestly.
However, being so creamy, it doesn’t dry out my lips one bit! Instead, they
still feel pretty nourished after a day of wearing it.
Longevity is... well, not good. Even aside from how well it
tolerates eating/drinking, it’s not very good longevity, I’m afraid. It starts
to fade an hour or two in, but at least it’s uniform. There didn’t seem to be
any feathering that I could see, but it was already pretty faded so it was a
bit difficult to see if there was any feathering. It all depends on how much
you are having to eat or drink, since it doesn’t tolerate food at all. But
that’s normal for such creamy lipsticks.
Another thing typical of creamy, satin lipsticks is that
they’re super easy to remove! This lipstick only needs one swipe with micellar
water and it’s gone! And no stains!
In conclusion, well, this lipstick is growing on me... and
quickly! At first, I felt like it was meh, but the more I am wearing it, the
more I am growing to love it. I love so much about it! The formula is sooo luxe
and creamy, and wears incredibly (it still feels very comfortable even 4 hours
later)! It doesn’t exaggerate the fine lines in my lips, even though it has
shimmer. It’s also very hydrating and nourishing as my lips feel great after a
day of wearing it, not at all dried out or flaky! And it makes my lips look
plumper and healthier and so juicy! And that’s all without menthol! I also love
how the colour looks intense and vibrant yet gentle and soft at the same time, it’s
actually very, very pretty! It looks great on pale skin, too! But not
everything is this great, sadly. It has its fair share of issues, mostly coming
from how creamy it is. See, it doesn’t last very long, fading after only a
couple of hours. And it hates food and water, fading almost completely after
any even slightly greasy meal. So you will need to reapply it often during the
day. Also, the shimmer is palpable; it’s just ever so slightly scratchy. And
yeah, the durability issue is the biggest problem, one that overshadows how
good the colour is or how it plumps up my lips. Most creamy lipsticks suffer
from similar problems, but it’s still worth mentioning them. That doesn’t mean
I don’t like this lipstick – I have grown to really like it despite its flaws!
And I love how great it is for the spring season, it’s truly a blooming coral!
I will recommend it, although it seems like it’s been discontinued :( . Well, I’ll cherish
the one I have!
Rating: 7/10
Would buy again? Maybe YES (it’s a real pretty colour!)
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