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Color the World

hooked on books — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:26:36 GMT

I recently found a website called colortheworldlipsticks.com and they supposedly "help to support good causes around the world". They advertise as Hand Poured, Vegan/Cruelty Free, All Natural Lipsticks. I ordered a lipstick and got it with free shipping in 3 days. I went back and ordered another shade today. They are manufactured and distributed in Raleigh, NC according to the information card enclosed with the lipstick. I wondered if anyone else has purchased from them and if so, what you think? I believe they may be a fairly new company.

Re: Color the World

Dusty1 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:39:33 GMT

Interesting. I have never heard of it.

How is the lipstick?

Sheer? Opaque? Drying? Long wearing?

Does it have a smell or taste?

What color did you get?

It looks like a great site.

Re: Color the World

jannabelle1 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:56:21 GMT

I ordered 2 tubes of Color the World lipstick last year and really wasn't that impressed. One of the shades was Sunset - can't find the other one, but I didn't use either one very much. I didn't find them to be very moist - they just seemed a bit dry to me. The tubes are kind of cute, but after my first order I didn't reorder anything. I like Revlon and have used that brand for years, and that's what I'll stick with. Maybe others had a better experience with Color the World than I did.

Re: Color the World

hooked on books — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 01:56:51 GMT

@Dusty1, I got the shade called "Empowered" which goes toward anxiety and depression causes. It is a very pretty light mauve color(I wish it was just a bit darker) and I've only used it once but it doesn't seem drying and there is no smell or taste to it at all! It seems fairly long lasting but I'll know more after I've worn it a few times. It feels good on my lips and I would say it is more opaque than sheer. I'll let you know about the shade I ordered today( I can't remember the name of it but it is a darker mauve and supports coral reefs(I believe). I agree, it is a very interesting site!! I love the fast, free shipping too!!!💄

Re: Color the World

hooked on books — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:03:50 GMT

@Jannabelle, oh no, that doesn't sound too positive! I am using the Givenchy "black" lipstick now and I like it but not enough to keep paying the price for a tube of it!!! I'm anxious to get my second color and to really start using both of them! I love that they are cruelty-free and are made in the USA! Thanks for sharing!!!💄

Re: Color the World

Drythe — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 02:54:56 GMT

@hooked on books

On my third tube with Color the World - Rose Petal.

I concur with the positive responses.

Re: Color the World

coconut1818 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 13:39:35 GMT

The last two years in December they have a sale and I started ordering. I'm 67 with more salt & pepper hair. Most colors turn pink on me so getting a true red is close to impossible, but I found it this past December.

Southern Red - love it, would order again

Confident - beautiful red with a touch of gold, nice for the holidays, would order it again

GNO - Girls Night Out - looks good with burgundy clothes but not too dark, need to decide between this one and the next one as to which I would reorder

Revolutionary - pretty similar to GNO

Foxy - a soft matte pink, would definitely order again

Speechless - Suppose to be a red shade but pulls bright pink on me. Would not order again.

It's fun to mix the colors and they say if it's not deep enough to wait 3 minutes and apply again. Going to have to check out Rose Petal.

Re: Color the World

TexasMom1 — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 14:59:42 GMT

I have three of these lip colors and love them! Heartfelt is one of their reds that I can wear very well. It is a blue red. Rose Petal will be the next one I try. I love that the color does not feather into the lip lines and it really lasts on me, even when drinking a hot beverage or using a straw. Very happy with this line and their service and delivery is great.

Surfberry and Flawless are the other two colors I have and they are more in the lighter mauve/pink ranges, good for spring and summer.
I have medium dark blonde hair with very fair skin and blue eyes. I can't wear a dark , dark red, but need the cool toned red. I will definitely order Heartfelt again, and might consider the Southern Red if it is not too dark.

Re: Color the World

Imaoldhippie — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 15:03:59 GMT

I have seen their ads on FB, I would have been intrested if I had not found Urban Decay lipstick. For me UD lipstick is my Holy Grail.

Re: Color the World

Lipstickdiva — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 16:33:31 GMT

There is another thread on this forum. You may want to look for it as there are a lot of reviews on it.

I ordered 3 tubes for x-mas. 1 for my sister, and Huntress for my SIL and myself. I received Empowered instead of one of the tubes of Huntress. I contacted CS and was told to keep the Empowered and they would send me out Huntress.

I've tried both the Empowered and Huntress and IMO they are just okay. I don't find them anything to write home about. The colors are okay but definitely not faves, the staying power is okay but IMO they are a tad too matte and drying. I like a creamier lipstick.

I would not pay $21.00 which is the regular price for these. In fact, I'm not sure I'd pay the 40% off sale price I did either. I know someone who sells MK and pretty much uses these CTW lipsticks exclusively now. People seem to either love them or hate them.

What also bothers me is how much is donated to each cause? Do they mention that anywhere? All I can find is that they donate a "significant" amount but there is never a firm figure.

Wanted to add to keep in mind that they do not accept returns and it appears they only allow glowing reviews on their website. Reviews on other sites such as Makeupalley aren't that great.

Re: Color the World

RainyDayGal — Fri, 03 Jan 2020 21:09:19 GMT

I have 2 of their popular sets, and the moisturizing lip balm. I do not know how anyone says these are not drying, and they sure are not moisturizing on their own.

The colors are OK, but I have to use a lip balm underneath becuase to me they are very drying. And usually add a gloss on top for extra moisturizer.

Try one on sale, sign up for the email and get a discount. Just know they are NOT returnable and they will not refund your money.

Re: Color the World

hooked on books — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 00:40:55 GMT

It's really interesting to read everyone's opinions. I've only used it once(today) and I was pleased with it. I hope I continue to like it because I like the concept of donating to different, wonderful causes, the fact that it is cruelty-free and that it is made in the USA. To be continued, LOL!!........

Re: Color the World

AngelPuppy1 — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 11:56:29 GMT

I like that they are supposed to help different causes. I love the different decorations of the tubes. However, I find that the lipstick is just so-so. I had high expectations for this brand but I really don't think it wears very well. The colors which I purchased were much lighter than they appeared on line. I also think they are more lightweight, which may appeal to some. I got them on sale as I would never pay that much for a lipstick.

Re: Color the World

Shelbelle — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 22:57:59 GMT

I click daily on the site for Breast Cancer charities to support mamms for the underprivileged, Also clicks on there to support other charities like Animals, Alz, Autism Diabetes, Hunger, etc, I click all of them daily and lots of pop ads come up, one that always comes up is for Color the World lips, they look beautiful, I have never orderd, but now tempted. They are supposed to be age appropriate by the colors.

Re: Color the World

hooked on books — Sat, 04 Jan 2020 21:10:34 GMT

I'm waiting for my second order and hopefully l will like them enough to purchase more! I love to hear everyone's opinions too!!!😀

Re: Color the World

mistriTsquirrel — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 12:17:47 GMT

I have a few of these. I think they are alright. I find the formula to be a bit dry (not emollient), but not drying to the lips. However, their claim is that this is lipstick for people over 40 that will not bleed outside of your lip line. So it makes sense that they are not very emollient. As far as not being able to return them, that is typical for little indie brands.

I would have to agree that I would never pay full price for these, but I don't feel like I was sold a bad product.

Re: Color the World

Starpass — Mon, 06 Jan 2020 23:39:21 GMT

I just ordered from this company last month. Saw it on Facebook too, and got a discount code when I googled them. I ordered the 3 pack, Strong Woman (Empowered, Flawless, Independent), and they are awesome! I have cool toned skin (pink undertone), and these colors are perfect. Give it a try!

Re: Color the World

hooked on books — Tue, 07 Jan 2020 02:01:06 GMT

@Starpass, yes that's where I saw this company and also got discounts! I have "Empowered" now and am waiting for two more colors! I almost got the same three pack as you, but I wanted to try one first to see how they were! Love "Empowered"!! Such a pretty color!

Re: Color the World

Quinny — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 22:38:26 GMT

@hooked on books wrote:
@Dusty1, I got the shade called "Empowered" which goes toward anxiety and depression causes. It is a very pretty light mauve color(I wish it was just a bit darker) and I've only used it once but it doesn't seem drying and there is no smell or taste to it at all! It seems fairly long lasting but I'll know more after I've worn it a few times. It feels good on my lips and I would say it is more opaque than sheer. I'll let you know about the shade I ordered today( I can't remember the name of it but it is a darker mauve and supports coral reefs(I believe). I agree, it is a very interesting site!! I love the fast, free shipping too!!!💄

I bought a tube of "Empowered" last summer. Most lipsticks, (even high-end brands) are too drying for me. This one stays moist and the shade goes from day to night perfectly. The color is buildable. I contacted CS of Color the World and was advised to do a quick swipe of colorless lip balm to help build the color, it works!

Re: Color the World

Quinny — Sat, 11 Jan 2020 22:43:37 GMT

@hooked on books

I forgot to mention, the lip balm I use is the Color the World moisturizing lip balm.