• 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 » Don’t be Envious, You too can be Dominant and a Rebellious Rose with Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipsticks

Don’t be Envious, You too can be Dominant and a Rebellious Rose with Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipsticks

July 27, 2015 Paris B 18 Comments

Some time last year (2014) I showed you a new lipstick from Estee Lauder called Pure Color Envy Shine and I said how much I liked it. Estee Lauder lipsticks and I go way back… back to the days of Tea Rose – because it was in every GWP I ever received! haha! If you too remember using that, please holler!

But even as I was raving about Pure Color Envy Shine, our friends in the other half of the world looked at me in a little puzzlement. They didn’t get any shine lipstick, what they got was Pure Color Envy. I read that it was a beautifully creamy formula with lovely bright colours. Naturally I wanted what I couldn’t have. Don’t we all?

estee lauder pure color envy lipstick - envious, dominant, rebellious rose

However, early this year, Estee Lauder finally brought in the Pure Colour Envy Sculpting lipsticks and I finally understood why these come highly raved. They are fabulous lipsticks, if you like creamy, pigmented, opaque lipsticks that come in lovely packaging. I have 3 shades and I wouldn’t say that any of them have any shine or gloss to them, but they aren’t matte either.

They are… adult lipsticks. I know, that sounds weird, but this isn’t a lipstick you’d buy if you were younger, I feel because you’d still be put off by the more mature vibe that Estee Lauder and the texture of these lipsticks give off. I know, I’ve been there. When I was younger, I’d go “Estee Lauder? That’s for aunties!” Now that I’m an aunty, I buy Estee Lauder – don’t judge me LOL 😀

But before I finished up the tube of Rebellious Rose that you see in the foreground of the picture above, I thought I’d better tell you why I like these 🙂

Well, the main reason I like these is because of the opacity and creamy texture. I like sheer lipsticks, the way the Japanese brands do them, but when I want a punchy lip colour, I have to turn to an opaque and pigmented texture. For these, I like a lipstick that will swipe on opaque in one swipe, and not dry my lips out. A couple of personal favourite creamy lipstick textures are from Guerlain Rouge G and Tom Ford.

So, when I tried these Pure Color Envy lipsticks, I had a moment. It felt like I was using a lipstick like a Rouge G or a Tom Ford, except it didn’t carry a similar wallet-busting price tag.

estee lauder pure color envy lipstick - envious, dominant, rebellious rose

The Pure Color Envy lipsticks are creamy with strong pigment so the colour in the tube applies pretty much as it looks on the lips. I also find that because it’s so pigmented, the colour of your lips doesn’t really affect how it looks the way it can a sheer lipstick.

The packaging is similar to that of the Pure Color Envy Shine – a sleek and sturdy dark blue case with a cover that holds shut with a magnet. The Pure Color Envy Shine lipsticks have a blunt, flat top, while the Pure Color Envy ones have the traditional slanted bullet.

They slick on lips like butter, spreading very easily and going on opaque with just 1 swipe. It is also comfortable to wear and not drying for me at all. I thoroughly enjoy wearing these but for one little niggling thing – scent.

There is no scent. Not in a true sense. It doesn’t have that strong fig scent that has infused Estee Lauder lipsticks since time immemorial, but it has a faint, sweet scent with an underlying waxy ‘lipstick’ smell. I found that the waxy scent seemed more pronounced in 2 of the shades I own, while it was much fainter in the other. It isn’t awful but it’s there and it cements this as a bit of an ‘aunty’ lipstick 😛

I was sent 3 shades over time – Rebellious Rose, Envious and Dominant and it was opportune that they were from 3 different colour families so you have an idea of the sort of colours and opacity I mean.

estee lauder pure color envy lipstick - envious, dominant, rebellious rose swatches

Each of the swatches were done with just 1 swipe down my arm and on lips, which I think gives you an idea of the sort of opacity and pigment in these creamy bullets. They are incredibly easy to wear and flattering. There isn’t any shine, although it isn’t a flat matte. I’d just call these a creamy texture, with the attendant shine that comes with cream, and leave it at that.

  • Rebellious Rose – This is a lipstick I have in my daily wear pouch that I pull out whenever I need a touch up, or when I want a lip colour that is an everyday colour, which doesn’t stand out too much. It is a bit of a muted rose and a very work-friendly colour. No fear of standing out with this one! I’m also about halfway through this, because I use it so often.
  • Envious – This one’s a straight red. Just look at it! Not one for the faint-hearted, but if you love red lipstick or are bold, check this one out. I promise you, you’ll make people envious because they’d wish they were wearing this, or dare to!
  • Dominant – This one had the lightest scent of the 3 lipsticks I have. I was a little hesitant to wear this one, as this sort of fuchsia pink isn’t quite me. But it turned out to look a little less fuchsia and a little more red on me, which I appreciated. But you have to like bold colours to wear this one too!

If sheer lipstick isn’t your thing, then you might like these. They are easy to wear, not drying, creamy and have beautiful shades available. The only thing I’d caution you about is the scent.

IN A NUTSHELL

The Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting lipsticks come highly raved worldwide and rightfully so. The beautifully packaged deep blue and gold tubes hold a bullet of creamy and pigmented lipstick that is opaque in just 1 swipe. The colours are intense and bold and quite true to what you get in the tube. I find these very comfortable to wear but I must note a slight waxy ‘lipstick’ scent which can put people off. But if it doesn’t bug you, there are some beautiful colours to explore in this range of excellent quality lipsticks at about half the price of their more luxurious contemporaries.

PROS: Creamy texture that does not travel, Opaque in 1 swipe, Pigmented and intense colours, Longlasting, Not drying, Elegant packaging

CONS: Slight waxy scent can be off putting, Colours look a little muted and not very exciting but translates better when swatched

WHO WILL LIKE THIS: Anyone who likes creamy, pigmented and opaque lipstick with strong colour

estee lauder pure color envy lipstick - envious, dominant, rebellious rose

The nice thing about these is that despite it being a creamy lipstick, I find they last a nice long time and they fade quite nicely without leaving a dreaded ring of colour. I usually can take it from morning till about lunch time with no problems or fading. After lunch, if I just blot (and don’t eat oily or messy food, or eat messily – yes it happens!) then I get a nice muted tint of colour that continues on to the afternoon. Sometimes, I just top up with a sheer, glossy lipstick. I carry a ton of lipstick with me daily so my lip colours never look the same throughout the day LOL! 😀

Have you tried these Pure Color Envy lipsticks and have a colour you like? Do you like creamy lipsticks?

Not many people like creamy lipsticks, from my experience. A lot of people associate creamy lipsticks with heavy, waxy 80’s style textures, but rest assured, technology has caught up and things have improved a lot in the lipstick department! I like creamy colours for days when I want to look more polished and more “adult”. Otherwise, I go sheer and glossy for a younger feel 😀

Paris B

Estee Lauder Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipstick Price: RM103 | US$30 Availability: Estee Lauder counters and Sephora

[show_shopthepost_widget id=”897157″]

Tweet10
Pin7
Share4
21 Shares
18 Insightful comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION
Disclosure: Featured products were sent for consideration. Our commitment is to honesty and fairness. For posting guidelines please read the disclaimer.
Tweet10
Pin7
Share4
21 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: That affordable Bio-essence Hydra Tri-action Aqua Droplet Sleeping Beauty Mask with the oversized cult status
NEXT POST: Paris Picks! 4 Favourite Fabulous Red Lipsticks

18 comments ... Read or JOIN THE DISCUSSION

  1. Parita says

    July 27, 2015 at 11:12 am

    I just picked up Rebellious Rose..its a stunner! I love Dominant on you..looks lovely on you!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 12:48 pm

      Thank you Parita! 🙂 Glad you love Rebellious Rose too! It’s such a lovely colour

      Reply
  2. Jacqueline says

    July 27, 2015 at 11:38 am

    To be honest Estee Lauder isn’t a brand I would look to but these lipsticks are so pretty. I like my colours bold so creamy opaque formulas are what I look for. I really like the look of Rebellious Rose and Dominant alot.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:17 pm

      Nope, they aren’t exciting that’s for sure, but these lipsticks are quite something else! I love them and how creamy they are and without that luxury price tag of a Tom Ford! 😀

      Reply
  3. Fatimah says

    July 27, 2015 at 8:18 pm

    I love how dominant look on you..maybe you should put that in your daily makeup pouch..hehe..I love them too, I have the shade eccentric and dynamic!!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:19 pm

      I love the name Eccentric! I shall have to look at that one 😉 Thank you for the suggestion, Dominant is now in my makeup bag!

      Reply
  4. Tracy says

    July 27, 2015 at 10:30 pm

    I have one of these? I can’t remember the name, but I do really like it! Not sure why I haven’t gotten another one. I tend to forget about EL for some reason! Rebellious Rose looks amazing on you! I think I will take a peek at that one!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:20 pm

      LOL I know what you mean Tracy! It’s like we like the stuff, but eh? EL? I think you’d like Rebellious Rose. But then you pull off most shades well!

      Reply
  5. Cocoa says

    July 28, 2015 at 12:28 am

    I am so glad that the opaque version of Estee Lauder’s new line is here! Now, I am so eager to try them out. I dislike the Shine version. I prefer Dior Addict Extreme over Rouge Coco Shine or Pure Envy Shine.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      Yes! They are just as amazing as the raves make them out to be! One instance when hype fulfils itself LOL! I do like the Shine version too but then I’m partial to glossy lips. Dior Addict Extremes are nice aren’t they? I love them too!

      Reply
      • Cocoa says

        July 31, 2015 at 9:46 pm

        I buy more lipsticks when I read MWS. I just bought my first Rouge Coco Hydrating after your previous article. Now, I will most likely pick up a Pure Envy Sculpting by next week.

        I cannot resist picking up a Dior Addict Extreme every once in a while. Teehee.

        Reply
        • Paris B says

          August 3, 2015 at 2:54 pm

          LOL MWS is good for you then? 😉 Which Rouge Coco did you get? I’m happy with the new formula. It’s very comfortable! Dior Addicts are great products aren’t they? I’ve loved them for years and years!

          Reply
  6. gio says

    July 28, 2015 at 2:30 am

    I love Estee Lauder lipsticks. They are so creamy. I’m really digging the look of Dominant, it looks so pretty on you!

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:21 pm

      I think you’d rock that one Gio! A lovely bright pink to brighten up the London weather 😀

      Reply
  7. milktea says

    July 28, 2015 at 1:38 pm

    My sis randomly picked out a color for me when she was overseas. And it was Rebellious Rose! Highly wearable. The heavier pigmentation took some time to get used to though but it’s a nice change from shiny (read: sheer) lipsticks.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      July 29, 2015 at 1:22 pm

      Woohoo! Your sis has good taste 😉 Glad you like it too

      Reply
  8. Cocoa says

    August 4, 2015 at 8:53 am

    Hi Paris,
    I got the shade Coco. Coco is an orange red that suits my complexion better than blue-based red reds. 🙂

    I also couldn’t help feeling a greater connection with Coco because the name sounds like Cocoa!

    Of course, Coco is also nice because that is Chanel’s first name.

    Reply
    • Paris B says

      August 4, 2015 at 10:44 am

      Ah it’s proven then that you have a much warmer skintone that I do because Coco isn’t as flattering on me, but I bet it’s amazing on you! Good pick! 😀

      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

double cleansing necessary

Is double-cleansing necessary in your daily skincare routine?

how sustainable is your skincare routine

How sustainable is your skincare routine?

2022 – Hello World

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

Popped out of my hermitage to visit the amazing Jo Popped out of my hermitage to visit the amazing Jo Malone installation at Mid Valley Megamall 😍 Jo Malone has always made gifting an experience, both for giver and receiver, and this is what their Jobots are here for - to help you find that perfect gift whether for a friend, family, or for yourself each time you manage to dodge the C-bullet 😆
Go check out the Jobots at Mid Valley Megamall Centre Court & experience their signature hand and arm massages, gift boxing, personalised engraving of your perfume bottles & candle jars & play with the vending machine. You could get lucky! 
No prizes for guessing which Jobot installation was my favourite! The one with the dog of course! They also had a key chain with a dog. So. Bloody. Cute!! 
And after so many years finally got a photo with event organizer extraordinaire @cyrus.chin because we didn’t get the white & beige memo and came instead in (unplanned) matching sunny coral instead 😂 
It felt good to have makeup on, dress up and go out for a tiny little bit, and meet people I haven’t seen in literally years! Also to enjoy the scents (hard to smell with a mask on though) and the visual delights. Go check it out. They’re there at the Centre Court until Sunday 3 July. 
#JoMaloneLondon #MYJoMaloneLondon #JoBots #PerfectPresent #parisbmws
✨HELLO✨ Not everyday I wear something decent ✨HELLO✨
Not everyday I wear something decent (I still live in crummy t-shirt, shorts & sweaty athleisure most days) so it merited a photo! 😆 
I put on a full face of makeup today and when it came to my eyeshadow, I had a brain fart moment and forgot where they were! 😂 Looked through 3 drawers before I saw them and even then I thought “Did I ever have THIS MANY?!” I guess I do. And before you ask, yes they’re all expired 🫢
Wrote a bit this week. This is a brand new fave ♥️ www.mywomenstuff.com
Who writes anymore?! 😅
#chanelfragrance #no1dechanel #chanelno1 #chanelleaurouge #welovecoco #leaurouge #chanelbeauty #parisbmws
Sharing some thoughts about this Hydra Concentrate Sharing some thoughts about this Hydra Concentrate Youth Serum from Malaysian brand @holla.face. Head over to the blog www.mywomenstuff.com 😊
#parisbmws #hollaface #hydratingserum #madeinmalaysia #malaysiaskincare #skincareblogger #malaysiaskincareblogger
So I was having a little think about how sustainab So I was having a little think about how sustainable my skincare routine is and wrote something on the blog - www.mywomenstuff.com 
Not to worry. The words “clean” or “green” or “eco” do not feature 😆 Have a read and tell me what you think!
I really enjoyed using the @filorga_sea Skin-Unify I really enjoyed using the @filorga_sea Skin-Unify Intensive Illuminating Serum. Really does what it says on the bottle! Read about it on the blog www.mywomenstuff.com 
#parisbmws #filorga #filorgamalaysia #filorgaskinunify
Join over 10500 followers on Instagram

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

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