Max Factor Colour Intensifying Balm 30 Redefined Rose

sreda, julij 15, 2015


These didn't get as much attention as the Creme Puff blushes, though they were released at about the same time, but I remember Max Factor had a similar product before, though these definitely have a better pigmentation. These come in nine shades and I got the shade 30 Redefined Rose, which looks so gorgeous in the tube, but it's a different colour on my lips. I'm surprised that Max Factor showed restraint and called these balms because they get pretty intense if you layer them, though they still have that lip balm quality, but I'm sure most companies would exaggerate and call these sheer lipsticks.


Redefined Rose looks like a gorgeous warm pink in the tube, actually the shade looks similar to Nude-ist from Bourjois just pinker, while on my lips it's lighter and more neutral. This difference is kind of expected, since lip balms and sheer lip products rarely look on the lips like in the tube. It's gives me plenty of colour, but without being too much, so it's a great everyday colour. The pigmentation is surprisingly good considering the description - one layer is sheer, but several coats make it almost opaque. The finish it leaves is creamy to slightly glossy, in fact it reminds me a bit of Mac's Cremesheens, but the formula isn't as thick.


The formula is very comfortable to wear, as I expected, and it really feels like a very good lip balm. I find it more waxy than a regular lipstick and that actually helps with the staying power, so it manages to stay on well, especially if you apply a lot of layers. I can't tell you the exact amount of hours because each individual has different habits and I never check the time while testing these things. It survived a meal well enough, but then it was freshly applied.


The scent is not amazing as it does have this plastic note to it and it lingers, but it's not awful. I do think that people who are very sensitive to fragrance might have a problem with it.

The packaging is sleek and plastic. It's a thin tube that fits into any pocket, so it's very travel friendly. 


This is going in my bag. It's a simple product that I can use either sheer or built-up, the colour is a nice pink, it's moisturising and because it's a bit more waxy, I have no fear it will melt in the heat. Plus the packaging is thin and sleek. It's not an amazing product, but practical and nicely pigmented for a balm.

These cost 8.49 € in drugstores. 

Have a great day!

*The product was sent to me.

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30 comments

  1. Zelo lep odtenek :) Meni se zdi da ti lepo paše, pa super je da je tako obarvan :D

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    1. Hvala :) Ja, obarvanost je prijetno presenečenje :)

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  2. Čudovit na tebi <3 Malo je podoben Revlonovem ali...?

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    1. Hvala <3 Ja, na mojih ustnicah je definitivno podoben Revloni šminki, mogoče malo bolj roza, vsekakor pa ni pretresljiva razlika :)

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  3. Wau, kak je leeep. <3 Sem že gledala tega in me res mika, samo želim malo prej zmanjšat izdelke za ustnice. :D
    Ful, ful ti paše, prava lepotička. :)

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  4. Zelo je lep, ampak meni nekako embalaža teh izdelkov ne odgovarja...

    Imam pa tudi objavo že pripravljeno, kmalu! :D

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    1. A ti je preozka? Meni so pa take všeč :)

      Super, se že veselim branja :)

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    2. Ma nevem, občutek imam da je takšna "švoh" po domače hehe, drugače so pa lepe in lepo vlažilne!

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  5. What a beautiful colour! I love balmy, comfortable formulas so this sounds perfect! :)

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    1. It's like a nice lip balm with plenty of colour :) I could be right up your alley :)

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  6. Ooh, that shade makes you look so tan! Love that your reviews are so in-depth! :)

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    1. I'm actually considerably fake tanned on the picture :D It's so great that you noticed that :)

      Thank you, I try to put all the information I would want to know in my posts :)

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    2. Oh really? I really thought it was the lipstick! Looks very natural :)

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  7. Prelepo ti paše:) rozasti odtenki TOP:) ravno zadnjič sem fantu kazala tvoj blog in slikco na kateri si ti in sem mu rekla, kaj ni preprosto naravna lepotica, pa se je kar strinjal:):):);), tako da sem bila za hip že kar malček ljubosumna:), tele fotke mu rajši ne pokažem:):) hahahhaha

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    1. Hvala <3 Joj, name pa res nimaš bit kaj ljubosumna :D Sem totally boring v RL, me verjetno ne bi niti opazila :D

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    2. glej lepotička si in spominjaš me na morsko deklico in to je to:)** in dvomim da si tolko boring:)*

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  8. Krasen odtenek, pa res je tak izdelek za v torbico vrečt :D

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    1. Sem si včeraj naredila "emergency makeup kit", ker drugače sploh ne nosim mejkapa v torbici, pa sem opazila, da ga kar rabim :D

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  9. Wow, yes, I agree, this one is too good to pass up on, I need it!

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    1. If you like such moisturising, light lip products, this is definitely for you :)

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  10. Ta odtenek ti res odlično paše:) You look so pretty :) <3 Cena je pa prevelika zame za tak izdelek.

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    1. Hvala <3 Tukaj sem umetno zagorela oz. "normal people colour" :D
      So kar dragi, ja.

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    2. Sem opazila, da imaš malo več barve :D

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  11. waaaaaw <3 tebi res vsi odtenki noro pašejo :D

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