• Bloglovin
  • Email
  • Facebook
  • Instagram
  • RSS
  • Twitter
My Women Stuff
  • About Me
  • Contact Me
    • For PR
  • Budget Beauty »
    • Save & Splurge
  • Makeup »
    • Eyes »
      • Brow pencil
      • Mascara
      • Eyeshadow
      • Eyeliner
    • Face »
      • BB Cream
      • Blush
      • Bronzer
      • CC Cream
      • Concealer
      • Foundation »
        • Cream Foundation
        • Liquid Foundation
        • Cushion Foundation
      • Highlighter
      • Loose Powder
    • Lips »
      • Lip Gloss
      • Lipstick
      • Lipbalm
    • Makeup Brushes
  • Skincare »
    • Cleanser »
      • Cleansing Balm
      • Cleansing Cream
      • Cleansing Gel
      • Cleansing Milk
      • Cleansing Oil
      • Cleansing Water
      • Makeup Remover
    • Mask
    • Moisturiser
    • Scrubs
    • Serum »
      • Vitamin C
      • Retinol
    • Sunscreen
    • Toner/Lotion
    • Treatment »
      • Acne
      • Anti-Aging
      • Brightening/Whitening
      • Hydrating
    • Bath & Body »
      • Body Lotion
      • Body oil
      • Hair
      • Shower Gel
    • Facial Oils
  • Tips »
    • Tips & Discussions
    • Blogging Tips
  • Lifestyle »
    • Cooking at Chez PB
    • Beauty Services »
      • Hair Salon
      • Facial
      • Spa
    • Fashion »
      • Bags
      • Jewellery
      • Shoes
    • Home
  • Brands
  • Product Reviews
    • Beauty hor d’oeuvres
Home » Lips » Lipstick » Day 6 of 30 : Maybelline Watershine Pure Diamonds #304

Day 6 of 30 : Maybelline Watershine Pure Diamonds #304

May 10, 2011 Paris B 10 Comments

One of my first lipsticks was from Maybelline – Jewel Berry. I bought it over and over because I used to be really boring that way. Maybelline and I have moved on since, but I’ve always held a soft spot for their lippies because they are inexpensive little treats that are really nice. This is especially so when I have a soft spot for sheer moisturizing lipsticks in the Japanese style and the Maybelline Watershine range delivers on all counts on this one sans hefty price tag.

I’ve tried quite a few from the Maybelline Watershine range (3D Collagen, Watershine) which I like for the sheer subtle colour and shine. Not everyone’s cuppa that’s for sure.

maybelline watershine pure diamonds

In keeping with the 2011 trend for sheer shiny lipstick (seriously, is there a memo somewhere that brands consult?) Maybelline has Watershine Pure Diamonds. The colour featured here is #304 which looks pretty in the tube but is in fact, a very very light shiny pink. So light, the swatches barely show up, and so light I was sure I’d look like the walking dead. So it took quite a bit of thinking to get this colour to work 😉

Here are the swatches. I swatched the one on the left once and on the right 3 times. Not much difference right?

maybelline watershine pure diamonds swatch

Maybelline Watershine Pure Diamonds #304 Swatch

Its even less obvious on the lips. On my rather pigmented lips, all I get is a sheer shine with a tiny hint of pink. I need to layer it about 3 times to get it to show up at all!

maybelline watershine fotd

Also featuring TheBalm Shady Lady Vol. 2 on eyes and Lancome Maqui Miracle liquid foundation and Dior First Light on face

To avoid looking like the walking dead (pale lips do that to me) I played up my eyes and piled on the blush.

Would I recommend this one? Yes if you want to venture into lipstick territory but are not yet ready to give up your shiny lipgloss. This one is a good inexpensive option. I might prefer it in a different deeper colour but then that’s just my style. I am quite pleased with this one though. It forced me out of my comfort zone and made me think of how I could build a look around a pale lipstick – and I’d like to think I pulled it off 🙂

Pros: Lightweight texture, Sheer shiny colour  and texture, Inexpensive

Cons: Too sheer and/or shiny for some, Low lasting power

I must note that this colour, being so pale and light did not last very long on me. All it took was 1 cup of coffee and about 2 glasses of water and it was gone. Some sparkles do remain but I can’t say how a deeper colour would last. I like the texture despite its low staying power but I probably have to choose a brighter/deeper colour next.

Do you own one of these? I believe there are more colours to choose from so don’t let this pale shade deter you from trying this range 🙂

Paris B

Maybelline Watershine Pure Diamonds lipstick retail at RM24.90 at all Maybelline counters

What is the 30 Days of Lip Swatches project? I will be showcasing and reviewing 30 lipsticks or lip glosses in the coming days. Lip products was chosen by popular vote from the readers. You may find all 30 days of lip swatches or follow it by clicking on the Lips category.

Previously : Day 5 of 30 : Dior Addict Icone No. 681

Tweet2
Share
Pin
2 Shares
10 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Disclosure: Featured product was provided by PR for consideration. For posting guidelines please read my disclaimer.
Tweet2
Share
Pin
2 Shares

YOU MAY FIND THESE THESE POSTS HELPFUL TOO!

About Paris B

Paris B is a 40-something beauty and skincare enthusiast with a practical and very critical view of beauty products and the world of beauty. Her mission on My Women Stuff is to deliver clear, honest reviews and facilitate discussions about beauty trends and life, tempered with a healthy dose of humour. Let the buyer's remorse be ours not yours! When not testing the newest skincare creams and lotions, or playing with makeup, find her testing her culinary skills in the kitchen at Chez PB. Read more about us here or leave a comment below or connect with us on social media at Instagram, Facebook and Twitter!

PREVIOUS POST: Tip: Wash your new makeup brushes before first use
NEXT POST: A Korean Haul to soothe the shopping Seoul

10 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. Millie says

    May 10, 2011 at 6:15 pm

    I’ve got the one in # S02 which is a cool pink with blue undertone. It is the brightest pink of the lot. It may seemed a neon pink colour in the tube but once applied on the lips, it is a pretty girlish pink. You may want to give it a try the next time.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 11, 2011 at 10:34 am

      Sounds pretty, thanks for the rec! 🙂

      Reply
  2. Hanny says

    May 10, 2011 at 8:19 pm

    These lipsticks have such hard glitter particles when I swatched them that I was put off them >..< (Yes, its a huge oxymoron ^.^)

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 11, 2011 at 10:35 am

      Strange, I didn’t get those hard glitter in mine. I must say its glittery shiny though which isn’t quite for everyone 🙂

      Reply
  3. gio says

    May 11, 2011 at 3:00 am

    I like the shade, it’s very pretty. But if it takes 3 layers to show up I think I’ll pass.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 11, 2011 at 10:39 am

      Haha yeah, its just way too sheer.

      Reply
  4. ~Reena~ says

    May 11, 2011 at 1:54 pm

    I remember i bought Maybelline Water Shine as my 1st lipstick .Hehe. But i prefer their Moisture Extreme though.

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 12, 2011 at 5:17 pm

      I found Moisture Extreme a bit heavy but in general, Maybelline lipsticks are great for the price.

      Reply
  5. Ana says

    May 11, 2011 at 5:14 pm

    Very pretty lip color!

    Reply
    • ParisB says

      May 12, 2011 at 5:22 pm

      Thanks Ana 🙂

      Reply

Comment Policy:At MWS we love reading your comments. However, if you are new to leaving comments you may benefit from reading the comment policy first.

What's your view? Share it! Cancel reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. Learn how your comment data is processed.

My Women Stuff by Paris B

Welcome to My Women Stuff, a beauty blog based in Malaysia, written by veteran blogger, Paris B. What you can expect is honesty, critical views & a healthy dose of shared life lessons sprinkled amongst beauty product reviews. What you shouldn't expect is a page filled with unnecessary narcissistic photos. MWS is a blog for those who love to read, because we love to write! Read More about MWS and Paris B

Subscribe for weekly updates of all published content

BEAUTY & LIFE TIPS

2 finger sunscreen guideline

Sunscreen Tip: The 2-finger guideline to using enough sunscreen

protect skin after sun

Sun damaging your skin? Here’s how I protect mine after prolonged sun exposure

expensive skincare worth it

Your Say: Is expensive skincare ever worth it?

Instagram @parisbmws – You don’t know what you’re missing

Learnt an easy way to measure how much sunscreen i Learnt an easy way to measure how much sunscreen is enough for your face! Watch the video but read more on the blog for where I got the info from and find out if this is enough for me 😁 www.mywomenstuff.com
#wearsunscreen #parisbmws #sunscreentips #skincaretips #skincareblogger #over40blogger #over40skincare #sunscreenmalaysia
Ooh makeup! 😆 So there’s this blush I’ve b Ooh makeup! 😆
So there’s this blush I’ve been using a lot of recently. Absolutely loving it! Review on the blog!
#shiseido #shiseidomakeup #shiseidomalaysia #shiseidominimalistwhippedpowderblush #luxurymakeup #japanesemakeup #jbeauty #parisbmws #over40makeup
Pity there are no ang pows to collect this year. T Pity there are no ang pows to collect this year. The bag was big enough 🤣
#iamaplasticbag #anyahindmarch #parisbmws #anyahindmarchmalaysia #anyahindmarchbag
Let’s take a photo, Sherlock! How hard can it be Let’s take a photo, Sherlock! How hard can it be? 
Famous last words 😅 Can’t believe how tiny he was last CNY. I could make him do whatever I wanted. Now, he’s got a mind of his own and it’s “no treats, no work!” 🤪
It’s an unusual Chinese New Year this year. It’s the first time since I left home that I did not make an early morning drive home for CNY for the reunion dinner (I always do so to beat traffic). It’s the first time I’m spending CNY in KL. It’s the first time my hair is looking such a mess for CNY 😂
Regardless, we do this not for ourselves but for others so we can have more joyful CNY celebrations to come. 
Wishing all of you a Happy, healthy Chinese New Year filled with Ox-picious tidings 🧧 Gong Xi Fa Cai and enjoy the festive break! ❤️
Low key CNY celebrations this year. No need to dre Low key CNY celebrations this year. No need to dress up or put on makeup since we’re staying home, but I’ll be damned if I don’t smell like a million bucks from head to toe! 🥰
I never appreciated hair mists but the Chanel No. 5 Hair Mist is a nice, light way to enjoy the perfume. Who says you can only spray on your hair? 😬
What’s your CNY shaping up like?
#chanelmalaysia #chanelperfume #chanelno5 #parisbmws #chanelfragrance #n5 #n5100years #welovecoco
This face oil by #SundayRiley was so highly raved This face oil  by #SundayRiley was so highly raved by many. Was glad I finally managed to try it. Holiday/Christmas kits are a great way to test deluxe sample sized products to figure if you like it. Review on the blog 😁
#sundayrileymalaysia #sephora #sephoramy #sundayrileyceo #facialoil #luxuryskincare #luxurybeauty #cultbeauty #spacenk #ceoglow #parisbmws #over40skincare #vitamincserum
Join over 9500 followers on Instagram

ABOUT ME · CONTACT ME · DISCLAIMER & COPYRIGHT · PRIVACY · ARCHIVES

© Copyright MY WOMEN STUFF 2007 - 2019 · All Rights Reserved