Rave: Natio Rich Colour Creme Gloss in Alive

Thursday 6 September 2012


I've been a huge fan of Natio for a long time now. They do great skincare and beautiful body products. They've been really great at keeping up with make up trends too. 

One of their latest make up releases was the Rich Colour Creme Gloss, which is all about intense and pigmented colour in a glossy finish. There are 5 shades in the range.


Alive is a cherry red
Calm is a mauve pink
Serene is a nude pink
Happy is a vibrant rose
Passion is a deep berry red

Today I have "Alive" for you which is a cherry red.


I had so much trouble capturing the colour, but in the tube it's more red and less orange than the above picture! 


Firstly the colour is gorgeous. You can build up the intensity to either make it a soft red or really pack it on for a bright PUNCH of colour. Yep, I needed the caps lock to really emphasis how much "Alive" can pop. 

To tone down the colour I firstly apply a plain lip balm to moisturise the lips but also provide a barrier so the colour can't sink in or stain the lips (I do this with a lot of lipsticks and glosses). This technique gives you a light colour on the lips. It's perfect for anyone that wants to try a bold colour but is too scared to go full on. Making it a sheer glossy colour gives you time to get used to the brighter colour.

Top, applied 3 coats
Bottom, applied 1 coat

If I want intensity, I apply the colour and let it rest for 5-10 minutes before applying another layer on. This helps to build up the colour without the lipgloss being too goopy or tacky. And if I STILL want bolder lips then I add on another layer 5-10 minutes after applying my second layer. 

The great thing with this lipgloss is that you can achieve a bright bold lip without getting dry lips. It contains mango and shea butter, honey and vitamin E to soften and moisturise your lips. It also has a slight sweet smell that is gorgeous but not overpowering. 

Natio are Australian made and don't test on animals, which is always a nice thing. These lipglosses are $15.95 and are available at Myer and David Jones. 

I was kindly sent this for consideration. All thoughts and views are completely my own, and are always 100% honest. See my disclosure policy here.

17 comments:

  1. The colour is amazing ^^ i love bold shades and it's great when you can build up the colour :) your lips look so glossy in the picture XD
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  2. That colour is gorgeous! It really does pop! Your lips look gorgeous in it! :)
    xx

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  3. The colour looks great...love your lips there! I can't do lip swatches to save my life. :P

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    1. It took me a week to get these pictures! lip swatches are so hard as most of them are fuzzy :(

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    2. I know! I hate how mine look in photos. :P

      I tagged you for a post about your makeup history, if you want to participate. :) http://madeupmaiden.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/tag-my-makeup-history.html

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  4. I have never tried Natio makeup, only their body products.
    If you are having problems with lip swatches, try a macro setting on your camera, with natural lighting, no flash. Let me know if this helps :)

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    1. Ahhhh thanks for the swatch tips. This colour just wouldn't show up correctly. :( Sometimes the best products just don't photograph well.

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  5. I wish I'd seen these at the Natio outlet but of course being new stock they wouldn't be there!! Love the way the gloss has such colour and impact! There's a pharmacy near me stocking these glosses so I'm going to be checking them out for sure :)

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    1. If you end up buying it, please do a review on your blog so I know if you love it as much as I do :)

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  6. I have tried Natio skincare and Mineral Loose Powder but never noticed their lip gloss! I'm going to take a closer look next time I go to the shops. They look gorgeous.
    New follower by the way! Mandy x

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    1. Thanks for following Mandy :) They have fantastic lipglosses! Also their blushes are beautiful.

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  7. Hey hun I gave you a Liebster award on my blog!
    http://mishellesleepytime.blogspot.com.au/2012/09/liebster-award.html

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    1. Aww thank you so much. Thats' so sweet of you. I need to get around to posting it. I'll try to do it as soon as I can :)

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