CTZNCosmetics - Nudiversal Lip Duo Lipstick + Lip Gloss | Vegan, Cruelty-Free, Inclusive Beauty (Shade 20: Mykonos)

Stays true.

I like the way this product goes on and feel on my lips. I am disappointed in the shade. I ordered a mauve shade and it had too much yellow in the color. Definitely isn't a mauve, more melon.

Had a hard time picking the right color for my skin. Used the guide but the match for me looked like concealer on my lips

Color was beautiful!

Does not make me look sick. Some nude and natural lipstick makes you look not so great. Not this one . Feels good on my lips!

The lipstick is creamy and feels light on the lips, and the gloss is very shiny and not the least bit sticky. They pair together quite well. It’s not a super long wearing lip product, but it feels really great. I didn’t detect any kind of crazy scent or taste, and it’s a handy space-saving option with it being double ended.My issue is that their shades are off. They say that Shade 12 is Koh Samui, which is a pinkish nude on the swatch on the arm, and Shade 13 is Kuala Lampur, a warmer nude on the swatch. It’s wrong. They are flipped. I ordered shade number 12, and I thought I was going be getting that pretty pinkish nude. But, I actually got shade 13, as far as the color is concerned. I don’t care for the color at all, and I won’t be wearing this. But, quality is awesome, nonetheless!

There are so many beautiful shades of nude to choose from. It was hard for me to decide. I ultimately decided on the shade: Lahore. I’m so glad I did!It’s a gorgeous neutral shade. It pairs well with almost everything that I wear. I also love that it comes with a matching lipgloss. I typically prefer just a matte look. However, the gloss has been nice to wear during these crazy hot days of Summer.Overall, I’m very happy with this lipstick. The wear is long lasting, feels smooth on my lips, and has no apparent smell. I’m pretty sensitive to smells, so this is a huge bonus! It’s a little pricey, but well worth the cost for a quality product.I’ve included a few pictures of how it looks on my fair skin. Hope you found my comments and photos helpful.

This comes sealed in a plastic bag with the outer product box inside. Ingredients for both the lipstick and gloss are on the product box. It says it is cruelty free and vegetarian. It is made in Italy.This comes in a nice, plastic tube. It’s a thick tube. It has a nice weight to it where it doesn’t feel “cheap,” but isn’t overly heavy. The gloss end is clear, so you can see the shade in the tube. The lipstick end is a matte black.I loved how they say they have a “nude for all - available in 25 shades of nude for all skin + lip tones, so you can find your perfect nude lipstick shade!” I’ve always kind of struggled finding my perfect nude shade. I’ve found some that work but not any I truly love. I have fair skin with very cool undertones, so a lot of shades end up leaning pretty warm on me. I LOVED how they gave a good description of the shades. I got “Shade 14: Lahore,” which was described as a “deep dusky pink with blue undertones.” The shade looked pretty similar to my own lips, but seemed slightly darker. I was a little worried it would be too dark for me, but was hoping it would still work out.In person, it doesn’t look quite as cool as it looked in the product photos. It’s close, but still leans a little warm. But when it’s on me, it doesn’t lean too warm where it doesn’t work. I tried to take photos capturing the color as it looked in person, but it seemed to always look warm in all the pics I took. So I added the one that looked as close as I could. I did a thicker swipe for each to try to show the color, and then a thinner one to show how each sheered out.Unfortunately, I’m not a huge fan of the matte formula. The matte lipstick is just too matte. It feels EXTREMELY dry on the lips. I mean, as soon as I applied it, it felt as if every bit of moisture was sucked right out of my lips! When I apply a lip balm first, it feels slightly better, but not much.The gloss, however, I do really enjoy. It’s a nice formula. It has nice pigment. It isn’t barely there like most glosses, but also isn’t completely opaque. It’s not thick and sticky, but has enough thickness to it where it lasts pretty well on the lips for a gloss. I really like it. If they sold it separately, I would definitely get it and get some more shades. But since it seems it’s only available as a duo, it’s not something I’d purchase at this price point just to use the gloss. Since I only really enjoy half of the product, I give it 3 stars.