LIPS: Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Maroon Dust

Max Factor Colour Elixir Lipstick in Maroon Dust

2013.03.27 - First published

2020.01.01 - Re-written from scratch

Max Factor

Colour Elixir Lipstick

“For instant fabulous colour and smoother, softer* lips over time look no further than Max Factor’s new Colour Elixir Lipstick. The Elixir formula contains a 60% blend of skin emollients, conditioners and antioxidants including vitamin E, for a visible transformation in the look and feel of your lips. As you apply the Colour Elixir Lipstick, it actively moisturises and smoothes lips. Enjoy rich and gorgeous looking colour on smooth, beautiful lips! (*vs bare lips)”

Retail: PhP 595.00 (2013)

(UK = GBP 5.99 or PhP 380.00)

SPF: None 

Scent: Butterscotch 

Texture: Creamy 

Net Weight: 4 grams

Made in Ireland

Website Info

Available in 24 shades: (Philippines) 

Reds: 

510 English Rose 

715 Ruby Tuesday 

720 Scarlet Ghost 

755 Firefly 

853 Chilli 

833 Rosewood 

Pinks: 

625 Magenta Divine 

630 Eternal Flame 

660 Secret Cerise 

665 Pomegranate 

825 Pink Brandy 

830 Dusky Rose 

Browns/Nudes: 

036 Pearl Maron 

735 Maroon Dust 

745 Burnt Caramel 

785 Coffee Toffee 

837 Sunbronze 

1310 Mystic Mauve 

Purples: 

170 Aubergine 

685 Mulberry 

894 Raisin 

Peaches/Corals: 

620 Pretty Flamingo 

730 Flushed Fuchsia 

827 Bewitching Coral

This luscious lippie was gifted to me by a friend on Valentine’s Day 2013. The following day, I dropped by the nearest Max Factor to fill in some details about the product. Max Factor Color Elixir Lipstick comes in a gold colored cap which gives it a premium appeal. Max Factor's logo is embedded onto the lipstick bullet and it has a luscious butterscotch candy scent.

It smoothly glides on the lips with a fairly opaque pigmentation (at least for the shade 'Maroon Dust'), and also doubles as a lip balm with a light creamy sheen and doesn't feel heavy on the lips. Contains Vitamin E, Avocado Oil and other emollients to keep the lips soft and smooth all day. I don't know with the other shades, but mine lasts around 4 hours and needs re-application once in a while during the day. Given the retail price, I might be better off with a real lip balm if I want a nude shade with healing properties.

'Maroon Dust' is a strange name to call this color because it gives me a champagne or peachy nude shade. However, this is a beautiful nude color for me, it's just right and even men can wear it with confidence. According to the assistant, their most sellable shades were Raisin, Rosewood, Chili, Bitching Coral, Burnt Caramel, Sunbronze, Pink Brandy, Ruby Tuesday, and Pomegranate.

Conclusion: I think that the name of the product is right. It's a healing elixir for the lips and they have a colorful range to offer, but not necessarily something I'd expect for lasting power. You know me well, if I would get other shades, they are the Mulberry, Aubergine and Raisin. Thank you again friend!

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