Review: TheFaceShop Black Label Lipsticks (#02, #07, #10)

Packaging



The typical twist and apply form. In a very sturdy and scratch-resilent shiny black casing. You can toss it in your makeup pouch/bag without worrying too much. I like its squarish design a lot as it is easier to stack (i.e. they do not roll all over the place) and it is in general, more classy in my opinion.




Moisturizing


Black label lipsticks are not drying and do not accentuate lip lines. It is in fact quite moisturising. I do not have a use a lipblam before applying this (which is great ^^).




Not the most lasting lipsticks available but the colour stays for a couple of hours. You will need to reapply after meal.

It will transfer so it is something you do not want to wear if you are attending for instance a cocktail party. The transfer issue is more noticeable for #10 Fashion Red, probably because it is the brightest of the three.




Pigmentation


Black label lipsticks are very pigmented, especially for the price you pay.






Taste


No weird taste but please don't go taste it deliberately.

The faint sweet scent is unnoticeable when you apply it on your lips. I don't need lip products to smell good though.










Removal


Easily removed with facial wipes/normal makeup cleansers.

Colours available


Not a wide range to choose from, colours are pretty mediocre (a lot of pinks) but they are very wearable.

• #2, Soft Coral (소프트 코랄)

Colour/Look


As per the name suggested, it is indeed a soft coral. The colour is bright but not too overwhelming. It is a good lip colour to pick if you want something to brighten up your face while still keeping the whole look natural. This is a very pigmented lipstick and it has a slight sheen finish.


There's more glitter in this than the next one I'm going to talk about.






Application


Glides effortlessly and mistakes can be cleaned off easily. Does not bleed or smudge for me.

• #7. Grace Pink (그례이스 핑크)

Colour/Look


This is more of a my-lips-but-better colour. More rosy than pink.




It also has specks of glitter in it but less than #2. Hence, this is great if you're going for a no makeup makeup look. However, I find this less interesting.









Application


Like #2, no problem with application at all.

• #10. Fashion Red (패션 레드)

Colour/Look



Application

The Verdict



Lipsticks are great and colours (at least the ones I picked up) complement my skin tone well. I think it will work for most people too. I love both of the colours but I tend to reach for #2 Soft Coral a little more. I've been using #7 a lot recently as it is a good neutral colour for school.

Got #2 & #7 from Qoo10 a while ago. If you doubt the authenticity, you can purchase them from the outlets itself.

I don't usually see them at the outlet though, maybe I did not search hard enough? I got the price from an online source so I'm not sure whether it is still accurate to date. Will probably drop by to double check one of these days!

I also got #10 from Korea (retailed at 4,900W) and it is a gorgeous red. I will do a swatch + update once I've opened it!
#10 is a gorgeous red every girl needs in her make up collection. Since it does not last very long/transfer quite a fair bit, I will not recommend this if you're going to eat or drink because it might smudge haha. To achieve the perfect red lip, remember to line your lips first!

Rating: 9.5/10
Repurchase:#2 is definitely a keeper
#7 KIV because it is quite a common colour
#10 KIV cause colour is quite bright for everyday use

Hope you will love them too :)

PS, I need to invest in a lip scrub LOL.