An anti-aging lipstick? Like the sound of that? Well, then you may want to take a look at the Mary Kay True Dimensions lipsticks.
These are touted to have a creamy texture reminiscent of the balm-lipstick hybrids we’ve been seeing a lot of, with the inclusion of a peptide that attracts moisture and boosts collagen production in the lips for the appearance of firm, smooth lips. So, you know I’m a lipstick buff – how did I like it?
In all honestly, the texture is quite pleasing and I can say, is very comfortable on. If you hate how lipsticks feel, you should take a look at these because they feel weightless yet have an almost opaque colour on lips, that isn’t drying at all.
The colour I have however, is less appealing to my senses. Pink Cherie is a bubblegum pink shade in tube that applies pretty much as it looks on lips. If you love pink lipstick then you will like this one. It has a youthful feel and pink lips are popularly known to make you look younger (the same way red lips can make a person look more mature). Another thing that makes this Mary Kay True Dimensions lipstick interesting is the packaging.
If you remove the tube from the box, it might confuse you for a moment because all you get is a slim metallic tube. There is no discernible cover, nor is there anything that you can twist off to extract the lipstick tube. It’s just a slim cylinder. So how do you remove the lipstick? Like this:-
Push down on the top end with the clear cover, and the lipstick will be pushed out. Then you can pull it out and use it as normal. Will it fall out? No. It does stop quite cleverly.
But I hate this packaging. I’m sorry Mary Kay, your lipstick is nice, but the packaging isn’t. I’m afraid it isn’t very clever nor is it very practical. I don’t like the flimsy feel when you depress the cover, and I don’t like how it slides out because it just feel far too gimmicky. It isn’t like the Chanel Rouge Allure that you depress and it springs up to reveal the lipstick. It’s almost as if they wanted to go there, but didn’t. If they had kept it in the traditional lipstick packaging with a cover, I think I’d like that better.
Texture-wise, as I have said, it is nice.
Mary Kary True Dimensions Lipstick – Pink Cherie swatch
See how opaque Pink Cherie is with just 1 layer on the back of my hand? It is a creamy texture and the colour isn’t too pale, thank goodness. There are significant blue tones in this one and I like how there is no shimmer in this, because if it did, it would be a frosty mess. I do find that it does settle a little into my lip lines so the lip plumping qualities aren’t quite there.
This one, as I have said, has a youthful vibe to it, and if you enjoy wearing pink lipsticks, Pink Cherie will be up your alley. I personally find it doesn’t quite suit me nor my personality but it does take about 5 years off my age doesn’t it? LOL!
The danger with a colour like this is that it can make yellow teeth look more yellow. Oops! but that’s the perils of a pink lipstick. So, I look younger, but I look like I have yellow teeth. Hmm…. toss up right there!
In a nutshell
Mary Kay has recently released their True Dimensions lipsticks which have a very lovely texture. They are also supposed to contain ingredients that help boost collagen and have anti-aging properties so your lips can actually look better. I do like the texture and how my lips feel. There is a bit of a scent which I’m not crazy about. Not perfumed, but a bit of a “lipstick scent” if you know my meaning. On lips, I think the True Dimensions lipsticks stand up there with the best of the department store brands. But I personally dislike the packaging, and the colour I have wasn’t too flattering to me. I might be a little more forgiving with a brighter lip shade.
Pros: Lightweight opaque texture is comfortable on lips, Creamy moisturising texture, Easy to apply straight from the bullet
Cons: Not a fan of the packaging, Pink Cherie may not suit everyone especially if you have more sallow colouring, There is a bit of a scent
Who will like this: Anyone who likes a lightweight creamy lipstick with an opaque texture, Anyone who likes a non-drying lipstick
Retailing at RM60 a tube, I can’t say these are the most affordable lipsticks out there but the quality isn’t bad and the anti-aging ingredients seem legit. A close competitor would be the Dior Addict lipsticks and those come in at about RM100 each so these are a nice alternative 🙂
Do you like wearing pink lipstick? Does this look like something you’d like to try?
Despite my misgivings about the packaging, I would be keen to take a look at more colours, especially the bright ones like Firecracker or Sizzling Red. You know me and my love for bright lip colours 😀 I don’t know, I just find pink a little insipid on me and yet, it makes me look 15! Erm… ok maybe 25? LOL!! Don’t go bursting my bubble, peeps! 😉
Paris B
Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick comes in 8 shades – Pink Cherie, Wild About Pink, Color Me Coral, First Blush, Natural Beaute, Firecracker, Sizzling Red and Rosette Price: RM60 Availability: Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultants. Find one here.
Lily says
August 28, 2013 at 9:29 amThis pink looks very pleasing on you. And it DOES make you look younger. I’m not really a pink lip person but this looks very wearable 🙂
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:38 pmThanks Lily, I was surprised at how much younger it made me look but I promptly went back to a red the next day haha! Just can’t do that sweet pink look man >.<
Parita says
August 28, 2013 at 10:50 amOMG i totally love the shade! so bright and pretty <3
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:38 pmYou know where to look, Parita 🙂
Victoria says
August 28, 2013 at 11:09 amYou look lovely in this shade, definitely slices off a few years of your age. LOL. I recently purchased Bobbi Brown creamy lip colour and I have to say that is on par with my Dior Addict lipstick in terms of how moisturising and hydrating it is on my lips. It does not have that many colours compared with Dior Addict though. Do you think Chanel Rogue Allure is as good as Dior Addict or Dior Addict Extreme in terms of hydrating properties?
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:39 pmHaha I admit being surprised at how much younger I looked in pink. But it’s still not a colour I’m going to wear because of the yellow teeth syndrome >.< I personally am not a fan of Chanel Rouge Allure which I find drying. They are more pigmented than the Dior Addicts I believe, but I still prefer my Dior for lipstick 🙂
kassie says
August 28, 2013 at 11:22 amI love the mary true dimension lipstick. I have color me coral and I adore the texture and the packaging! Can’t believe you didn’t like the packaging I thought it was amazing! Great post by the way
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:40 pmHaha yeah, I think I’m too old for all these gimmicky packaging although I have to admit it was original! Glad to know you like this one. I think a different colour might have had me raving more.
Firn says
August 28, 2013 at 12:37 pmI prefer the Dior Colour Reviver balm because there isn’t any gross pigment to sit on top of my flaky lips when I do touch ups. Even the creamiest and most hydrating lipsticks don’t sit well on my lips after awhile. 🙁
And the Dior balm gives me a super natural pink lip!
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:42 pmOh I have one of them and that balm is nice 🙂 Good choice.
Rin says
August 28, 2013 at 4:10 pmHello Paris~! The colour makes you look younger, I agree! I like pink lipsticks but bubblegum pink… Not really. Tried the colour before and not comfortable with it LOL Like you, I prefer bright lip colours. And I absolutely love Dior Addict Extreme lipsticks. Haven’t got the chance to try Mary Kay lipsticks yet.
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:49 pmHaha this is the last time I’m wearing it too Rin. Make me look younger but nope, I need my roses and my reds! High 5 on the Dior Addict Extreme. Very addicting 😛
Applegal says
August 28, 2013 at 6:04 pmI’m sorry but I’m going to be the bad guy here and say that I am not loving the lipstick colour or texture. It kinda looks cheap, and it reminds me of one cheap lipstick that I used to have yonks ago as a teenager 😛
lisa says
August 29, 2013 at 8:32 amI feel the same way, Applegal. The texture isn’t looking appealing to me. And i think only the early 20s can pull of this shade of pink. It’s too blue based for my liking. I prefer Chanel’s cocoshine in Chance. This is one of the rarer blue based pink lipstick my skintone goes well with. I suspect it might also be the texture factor that plays a part besides getting the tone right.
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:58 pmThe colour was a poor choice I agree (no say in that unfortunately. I would have much prefered wearing a brighter shade) Texture is not bad, but packaging turns me right off 😛 I don’t wear pink lipsticks in general. All my pinks are laced with rose or red 😀
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:49 pmHaha thanks Applegal 🙂 Texture is fine but no to the colour. Makes me look young (which I like of course) but not a colour I’d wear otherwise. I need my reds and roses for lipstick. Pinks are too insipid 😛
gio says
August 28, 2013 at 7:20 pmWhat a lovely and bright scent. It looks great on you!
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:54 pmThanks Gio 😀 Unfortunately it’s not a colour I’m happy wearing so this is about the only time I’ll wear it haha!
Laura says
August 29, 2013 at 12:36 amWow, I never realized pink lipstick could make one look younger, you practically look like a teenager here! I’m surprised, I always just thought bright pinks/reds would perk up the face, but not that they could add or subtract years!
Paris B says
August 29, 2013 at 3:55 pmNow you know Laura 😀 Pink lipsticks, if the right shade is picked, does perk up the complexion and take years off but the problem is that pinks are hard to wear without looking like you’re trying too hard, or if you’re channeling barbie LOL!
Leila says
August 30, 2013 at 5:28 amWhat a pretty fresh pink! These are always my favourite colours I come back to. Every time I don’t wear them for a while, I come back and think “why did I leave you?”
I have many of this type of colour. I tend to inadvertently buy them every time I try a new line (those and raspberries). I try to shop my stash mentally now when I come across any pinks.
If you want to brighten this one a bit so it doesn’t make teeth look yellow, why not try a blue lip gloss on top? I don’t normally like layering lipstick and gloss (it’s one or the other for me) but pink lipstick and blue lipgloss is a favourite of mine. It adds a nice depth to the pink and brightens teeth too. I remember you featured a Dior one on here a while ago (I really wanted to add a Dior version to my collection, unfortunately that one was the dreaded Asia-exclusive).
Black liquid liner with this will also take it a bit away from sweet, if you feel it doesn’t suit your personality. Maybe even smokey eyes. I think this is quiet enough that you could get away with it, it’s kind of like a “nude” lip with colour.
Paris B says
September 1, 2013 at 3:39 pmThanks for the tips Leila 🙂 I”ll give this a go again but will likely layer a deeper gloss on it just to ease me into my comfort zone 😀
Tracy@Beauty Reflections says
August 31, 2013 at 8:01 amI like it on you! I think you should wear it! Like maybe on the weekends more casual days, ya know?
Paris B says
September 1, 2013 at 3:56 pmThat’s true! I don’t really makeup on weekends (I’m a right slob!) But perhaps if I have to, this will come in handy.
Michelle Beh says
August 31, 2013 at 4:40 pmIt’s a very nice lipstick colour and definitely suit your skin colour also Paris B! At the moment, not very into pinkish lipstick yet but who knows I may try it out one day:)
Paris B says
September 1, 2013 at 4:09 pmThank you Michelle 🙂 I’m not into pink lipstick either. I think I look better in a rosy shade 😀