Perfect Maroon Lip Color : Diana Matic Lipstick Review

Perfect Maroon Lip Color : Diana Matic Lipstick Review

Winter/Autumn certainly reminds us of pastel shades, dark and deep colors, isn’t it? For me autumn/winter/fall began a while ago.  I have been hoarding on some wine , maroons and reds for a while. I see any lipstick in this color range and I have to pick it up. :) Today I will be reviewing one such lip color, Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London. 

Product Claim:
Smooth to apply and gives a soft finish. It contains a blend of moisture and vitamin-‘E” to help protect the lips against dryness.

Application Tips:
For a perfect finish, outline your lips with Diana lip liner selecting a shade similar to the lipstick shade chosen, and fill in with Diana matic lipstick

Shades Available:
Banoo, Sona, Ruby, Best Star, Safoo, Pastel Rose

Price, quantity and availability:
The Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London retails at 29AED, but I bought it for 20AED from Burjuman during the Dubai Beauty Week. The lipstick has 2.5 gms of the product.

Ingredients:

Packaging:

The Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London comes in a not so attractive packaging. It has a maroon plastic covering and a twist up like regular lipsticks.

My thoughts on the Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London:
Well, actually this was my mother’s pick she is a “dark lipstick” lady any day.  When she swatched it at the counter, I was like “ooooooo that’s a deep dark color”. I wasn’t really sure that I would wear it ANY DAY, but when I got home, I tried it out and I was like “WOW that’s a true gorgeous shade”. :P I did really bother to check out other shades available in this range but yes the website shows some nice pleasing shades. 

The color Banoo, is a deep young wine color. It has certain pigments which make the lipcolor look very young, I mean there are certain shades in the maroon category which kind of look good on the middle aged or mature women, this one is truly an exception.  Its an apt bridal shade for the upcoming bridal season.

Swatches:

Why should you BUY Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London:

• The price is nice, apt for the product quality and quantity.
• The texture of the lipstick is creamy, glides on smoothly.
• The color is gorgeously pigmented. nOne swipe is more than enough to give you a nice sway of color. 
• The color Banoo is a perfect fall color. It is deep and dark wine maroon shade which certainly looks so warm for the pale winters and falls.
• Has a matte finish but the lipstick is moisturizing, keeps my lips soft and supple.
• The staying power is good; it lasts for around 5-6 hours without touchups.
• Has a soothing vanilla scent. I like scented lipsticks.
• It has UV Filters and Vitamin E which is great. 
• Doesn’t have parabens. 
• The color is buildable from a delicate cool maroon wash of color to something which is bold, deep and warm.

Why should you SKIP Diana Matic Lipstick in Banoo by Diana of London:

• It is a tad drying, I guess it’s due to its long staying power claim.
• The lipstick may finish up soon, since it is uber creamy.
• People who do not like scented lipsticks may hate it since it has a sweet vanilla scent which can be overpowering at times and to delicate noses.
• The color selection is meager. I mean there are only 6 shades. 
• The packaging is ok-ish.

Final Verdict:
Well, this was my first purchase from Diana of London, and I am pleased with the purchase. I am not really picking up any more lipsticks from this range since the color range doesn’t allow me too, but yes I may try some of their other lipsticks. It is a nice drugstore lipstick, and worth a try.

Ratings:
4/5

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