I am not sure if Estee Lauder still offers the personalizing service, but I know for sure that this gorgeous shade is available all year round. It truly is a shade that I am so in love with!

More after the break!

For me, Estee Lauder has always seemed like a brand more into skin care and some blah grandma-kinda makeup but with beautiful packaging. It was only fairly recent that they revamped their whole look to appeal more to the younger crowd and I feel that it worked too!

I am totally hooked on Estee's products, and not just because I am getting older. Ha!
I can't express this enough: I LOVE LOVE LOVE the packaging! Not only does it look so luxurious, it is very practical too! The lipstick comes enclosed in a box (although mine didn't come with one). The box has a small window for you to be able to identify the color. You know that no one else has touched the lipstick or swatched it because the box comes with a seal.

The lipstick itself has a luxe gold casing with a glass bottom through which you can see the color of the lipstick that you have chosen. The lipstick case closes smoothly and the alignment is such that it is not likely to come loose in the bag and end up with such a mess! I specially love the EL logo on the lipstick case too!
This shade, Wildly Pink, is supposed to be part of the satin finish (the line has two finishes – Satin for Lasting Creme and Lustrous for Lasting Shimmer). Please take note that the finish is not like MAC satin finish (which I find quite drying once it settles). This is totally different which is very moisturizing on the lips.
Once applied on your lips, the color settles on your lips – so there is no transference; however, it does not dry out my (already dry) lips or settle into the fine lines of my lips, it is very moisturizing which really impresses me. The color stays true through snacks/mini-meals for a good 6 hours (believe me, I tested it). Post fading, it leaves a faint pink stain which stays for about another hour. It does not transfer as long as you set it properly.
I am still pregnant in this photo and look how glowing I look with this lippie! I just truly adore this shade because it brings out the best of my skin tone, and gives the face a certain glow! It brightens up the complexion and the whole face.
On my face, I applied Happy Skin InstaBeauty Blur Cream, topped with Covergirl TruBlend Minerals Mineral Pressed Powder, Pixy Blush On Blush in Passion Roses on my cheeks, and SNOE What’s Up Brow Brow Lash Powder in Ochre, Maybelline HyperCurl Volum' Express Waterproof Mascara and THAT'S IT!

So, to sum up:

• Beautiful colour – it's easily wearable, very flattering whatever skin tone and color, and instantly brightens up the face.
• It has excellent pigmentation! Just a single swipe gives maximum full-on color!
• Would suit most skin tones, even morenas!
• Easy to apply from the tube.
• Comes in a sealed tamper-proof packaging.
• Excellent luxurious and practical case.
• Does not feather which is one of its best traits.
• Despite its semi-matte finish – does not accentuate the fine lines of my lips or does it highlight dry flaky lips.
• Did not dry out my lips. It's actually very moisturizing.

Yes, the price is on the steep side, pricing at PhP 1,400 - but think about it, most lipsticks are priced at 1,000-1,200 and those are not even the luxury brands. So PhP 1,400 is actually very affordable now; plus, the quality, quantity, and packaging makes up for the price.


MY OVERALL RATING: ★★★★★


Retail Price: Pure Color Lipstick in Wildly Pink - PhP 1,400
Purchased For: Gift from Estée Lauder. (Thank you!)
Will I re-purchase? Yes. I will purchase more shades for my brides.
Will I recommend it? Yes. Absolutely.