Princess Kate Middleton is known for her flawless, natural makeup, often rumored to use the Clarins Lip Perfector at £25. Now, beauty fans can recreate her look for under £10 with the Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick, priced at £9.99 at Boots. The product has garnered praise for offering a subtle tint and creamy formula that enhances lips without breaking the bank.
Product Details and Shades
The Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick comes in a range of shades, including pink, red, and brown hues like 'peach blush,' 'raspberry rush,' 'cashmere cherry,' and 'brown butter.' Recently, Max Factor launched chocolate-inspired shades: Rose Macaron, Nude Praline, Chai Fudge, Strawberry Cake, Berry Creme, and Cacao Blend. These new shades are available with 20% off using code CHOC20 at Boots, bringing the price down to £7.99 each.
The lipstick features smooth blur technology for an effortlessly soft look, with a lightweight, creamy formula that feels 'pillow-soft on lips.' It can be worn alone or with a lip liner, depending on preference.
Customer Reviews
Online reviews highlight the lipstick's appeal. An Amazon reviewer said: 'Lovely feel when wearing. Fab item, lovely feel and colour. Smells nice.' Another wrote: 'Fab. Lovely balmy texture and gives a nice soft touch of colour but matte. Love it.' A third five-star review noted: 'Love this lipstick... adds moisture and colour and it's really pigmented.' However, one reviewer mentioned it was 'slightly drying.'
On Superdrug's site, a customer commented: 'The formula is so creamy and glides on, it creates a natural subtle tint... makes my lips appear softer, well cared for, and visibly fuller.' Another added: 'It doesn't emphasise dry patches or settle in fine lines... The colour has impressive staying power and fades evenly.'
Comparison and Alternatives
While the Clarins Lip Perfector offers a melting cream texture and natural-colored finish, the Max Factor lipstick provides a similar effect at a fraction of the cost. For those seeking an alternative, the No7 Lip Blur in Rose Pink is reduced from £12.95 to £8.42 on the No7 website.
The Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick is available at Boots for £9.99, with the chocolate-inspired shades at £7.99 with code CHOC20.
