Sophie Habboo, the former Made In Chelsea star and Max Factor ambassador, has declared her obsession with the brand's Mellow Blur lipstick, which is now available at Boots for just £8 with a limited-time discount. The lipstick, typically priced at £9.99, can be purchased for 20% off using the code CHOC20 at checkout, bringing the price down to £8. This comes as Max Factor launches its new Chocolate Melts collection, adding six chocolate-inspired shades to the popular Mellow Blur range.
Product Features and Formula
The Mellow Blur lipstick features a soft-matte finish with a creamy, lightweight formula that reportedly feels 'pillow-soft on lips'. Its smooth blur technology eliminates the need for tapping or smudging, making application effortless. One reviewer, a former makeup artist, praised the product: 'As a previous MUA I like to try different products on the market. The good thing about this product is how smooth it glides on and feels like butter which also is very blendable and something I would look to get in different shades.'
New Shades and Comparisons
The six new shades include Mochi Mauve (soft mauve), Raspberry Rush (cool pink), Peach Blush (soft coral), Cashmere Cherry (deep red), Brushed Berry (deep pink), and Brown Butter (nude brown). The buildable formula allows for subtle or deeper colour, and it pairs well with the brand's Lip Shader Lip Liner. The lipstick rivals Glossier's Generation G sheer matte lipstick (£20) and REFY's Lip Blush (£16), both offering similar blurring effects.
Customer Reviews
The lipstick has a 4.5-star rating from nearly 300 reviews on Boots. Customers love its weightless feel, with one user commenting: 'It didn't feel like I was wearing any product on my lips.' Another reviewer noted: 'The lipstick has a lightweight, creamy formula that glides effortlessly across the lips, leaving them looking beautifully smooth. It makes my lips appear softer, well cared for, and visibly fuller. One thing I really love is that it doesn't emphasise dry patches or settle in fine lines.' However, some mixed reviews mentioned that the colour payoff could be better, with one customer stating: 'The colour payoff is not great, and I felt like I needed to keep applying more to achieve the colour I wanted.'
Chocolate Melts Collection
Beyond the lipstick, Max Factor's Chocolate Melts collection includes the Long Lash Era tubing mascara in a new Chocolate shade (£10.99), which promises a 50% increase in lash length and volume, as well as three new Lip Shader shades, the WOW Liner in Chocolate, and the Lip Glaze in Chocolate Glow. The Lip Glaze offers an instant plumping effect with hyaluronic acid and squalane, similar to Charlotte Tilbury's Pillow Talk Big Lip Plumpgasm gloss (£28).
Availability and Discount
The Mellow Blur lipstick is available at Boots for £9.99, but shoppers can get 20% off by entering the code CHOC20 at checkout, reducing the price to £8. This offer is valid for a limited time. With a heatwave still ongoing, the lightweight formula is ideal for achieving luscious-looking lips without the weight of typical makeup.
