Technic Colour Max Lipstick in Be My Baby | Budget Beauty

When I saw the brown lip trend sweeping the internet, I really wanted to give it a go. However, I find that lipsticks often don't look anything like the swatches on me, and so I was put off spending a lot only to be disappointed. Then on a trip to Bodycare to buy bath sponges (of all things), I came across this Technic Colour Max lipstick in the shade Be My Baby which looked like a lovely reddish brown in the tube. It was only around £1, and the shade looked like just what I had been searching for, so I thought it can't hurt to give it a go.

I'm going to be honest here! This was initially going to be a negative review, I didn't like how the shade looked on me at first, and I wasn't sure on the formula. However, when I was looking for a graduation lipstick, I tried this one out again, and it just worked! The shade actually looked pretty good when I made an effort with the rest of my makeup, and yes the formula won't blow you away, but it's not bad for £1.

Technic have definitely come a long way from my teenage years when I used to pile on their shimmer shadows! They've upped their branding, and some of their new releases (that I've spotted on instagram) do look really good.

This lipstick is from the Colour Max line, there isn't much about it online but it is definitely a matte range. The shade, Be My Baby, is a very autumnal shade! When swatched it does come across a warm orange brown, however it's a little cooler when applied (more reddish), hence why I didn't think it suited me at first.

It's not as pigmented when it comes to application, so you do have to apply a few swipes. The formula is also not as smooth as I expected, so I would recommend you exfoliate your lips beforehand so it doesn't go on patchy. However, once it's on, it doesn't feel heavy or incredibly drying (compared to other matte formulas). However, because of my REALLY dry lips I do apply a liberal amount of the Nuxe lip balm underneath, which shortens the wear time to about 3 hours (as it makes it a bit slippery). Putting a lip balm underneath also means it doesn't go on as true to colour (so it applies more orangey-pink, versus the reddish brown). If you don't suffer with dry lips though you should be fine, and you could get 5-6 hours out of this. It wears very evenly, and does leave a bit of a stain behind (which I really like!).

It does have a matte finish, however it's not in your face matte (if that makes sense!) It's a really natural, muted look. This is the point where I realised that I've been going wrong, and that instead of the bright pinks I've been hoarding, I should have gone for more everyday lipsticks like this.

The packaging is is a black matte tube with a clear cap. It's safe to put in your handbag as it clicks into place. However, the lipstick isn't so stable itself, it moves around within the tube as you apply it, so it's currently scraping along the side.

Overall, I really do like the shade! I know the formula won't be for everyone (or those with very dry lips - matte lips are such a struggle for us!), but if you're on a budget or you just want to try some new shades, then I would recommend giving it a go. It has encouraged me to perhaps look at some more shades on the brown scale, and maybe put in a cheeky Colourpop order. You can find it here for £2.25, or on Amazon for £1.95 (if you don't have a BodyCare by you).

I hope you enjoyed this post!

What are your favourite everyday lipsticks?

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