I remember using Elle 18’s lipsticks back in 2008-2009 when the brand was newly launched in India. I used to be really amused with their lipsticks and nail paints back then because of their packaging.

The packaging of Elle 18 products was and always has been so chic and girly. This brand rarely launches any new makeup products, but when they do, it always becomes a hit among the makeupholics because of their affordable price tags.

These days, Elle 18 is the talk of the town for the Elle 18 matte lipstick range! They are available in total 20 shades and today I’m going to review and swatch the shade called “Belgian Brown”. Want to know if it’s actually worth the hype? Then just scroll down below!

Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick Belgian Brown

Bold, One Stroke Matte Lip Color

Your new, essential lip color is here. Now you can get that bold and intense color in just one stroke of application. Available in 20 bold and vibrant shades that accentuate your overall look. Give your lips the spotlight they deserve with the New Color Pops Matte Collection! #Matteisin

Price – Rs.100/- | Quantity – 4.3gm | Availability – Buy Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick – Belgian Brown on Amazon

Other Elle 18 Lipstick Shades In The Matte Range

Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipsticks in Pink color family – Pink Show, Prom Pink, Deep Pink, First Love, Rose Day, Pink Kiss,

Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipsticks in Wine/Maroon/Berry/Mauve color family – Berry Bestie, Chocolate Day, Berry Dance, Grape Riot, Cherry Wine, Mauve Date

Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipsticks in Red/Brown/Orange color family – Rockstar Red, Rusty Rage, Selfie Red, Choco Bite, Code Red, Coral Dose, Let’s Tango

My Take on Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick Belgian Brown

The Color Pops Matte Lipstick comes in the usual black coloured Elle 18 lipstick packaging. Its cap shuts tightly so you can put it in your bag without worrying about it messing up everything. Overall, the packaging is just too good at this price point.

Usually, when you buy a makeup product that’s anything below Rs.200, you get a cheap class plastic packaging that would just snap if you don’t carry or store it properly! There is no such issue with this one. The only problem is that it isn’t colour coded (though the shade name is mentioned on the bottom of the lipstick).

It was really hard for me to get my hands on this lipstick. About couple of months back, I had placed an order for 4-5 of Elle 18 Matte Lipsticks, but the Amazon seller cancelled my order due to insufficient stocks.

After that, I didn’t try to order them again until I saw them last week on Flipkart. Only 4 (out of 20!) shades were available over there and that too with delivery charges. All 4 of them were from the brown color family.

I chose Belgian Brown because I wanted to include a true brown shade in my lipstick stash. It’s a beautiful chocolaty-brown shade that would look good on all skin tones, but especially on dusky beauties.

Swatches of Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick Belgian Brown

The formula of this lipstick is beyond amazing. It glides on the lips easily and gives a decent amount of pigmentation. You can swipe it 2-3 times on your lips to make it completely opaque. Or just apply a single layer and blot it to get that MLBB effect!

Its finish is almost 90% matte. Since this Elle 18 lipstick has a creamy formula, it gives a little bit of sheen to the lips and that’s why it can’t be considered a fully-matte lipstick. I do have a simple trick which makes the lipstick 100% matte in seconds!

I can’t say anything about its wear time precisely because I haven’t thoroughly tested it yet. But it has stayed on me for about 4 hours once (without any meals in between). Will update the post whenever I have proper opinions about the staying power.

What I liked about Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick Belgian Brown

• Inexpensive. Just Rs.100, are you kidding me?!?!!!?!!!
• Available in 20 DIFFERENT shades.
• Gives a matte finish without drying out the lips.
• Stays for 4-5 hours easily. (with light snacking)
• Packaging is sweet, simple and classy.
• Doesn’t have any cheap plasticy smell or taste. In fact, it smells like vanilla!

What I didn’t like about Elle 18 Color Pops Matte Lipstick Belgian Brown 

• Because of the high demand, the availability of Elle 18 Matte Lipsticks range is a big issue.

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