(Claret Rose) - Ecco Bella Natural Moisturising Lipstick Long Lasting Lip Colour - Gluten, Paraben, and Fragrance Free Lipstick - Claret Rose, .380ml

I bought this with such pride and joy and it was a bit rancid and the colour was not as per the photo.

I had previously bought this lipstick in the summer time and was so happy with it I decided to buy another in the winter time. Unfortunately the quality was not as good, (i don't know if this had something to do with the way that the product was being stored). This time around I found that the product was not smooth, it felt very 'bitty' and terribly hard. I was unable to apply it with ease, and it did not feel nice. The product is not cheap as far as lipsticks go, so I was very disappointed that I didn't receive the quality that I was expecting for the amount of money that I paid! I hope they look into the issue I have raised.

I purchased this product along with the ECCO Bella Chocolate kiss. I must say that I was very pleased with the product (Merlot). The delivery was prompt (3 days) and the packaging was easy to work through. This merlot color has a mild floral scent. It is not over powering at all. The lipstick is very soft and goes on smoothly. I am a dark-skinned woman and the color is not too bright or too light. It does compliment my tone. The color goes well with a cooperate type attire and also a casual wear. I am a teacher so this is suitable for work. I appreciate that there aren’t harsh chemicals in these products. I will be purchasing one of these (exact) colors for my mom. If it helps at all to know that I was not pleased with the Chocolate kiss and will be returning it. The product is very pasty, and the color does not show up at all. Some advice for this line of products, apply a minimum amount of lip balm before applying the lip color (if necessary) because it might not show up as well.

Ecco Bella makes perhaps the only lipstick to which I do not have a sensitivity or allergy. I have extreme dryness/chapping of the lips that ranges from manageable to practically excruciating. Here's what I do: apply Ecco Bella FlowerColor lipstick and then, on top of that, Aquafor healing ointment. The ointment is for shine, comfort, and extra moisture. This combination works wonderfully for me. (You can use shea butter, or whatever, if you object to the ingredients in Aquafor, but Aquafor works best for me). I have FlowerColor in about five shades, and my favorite is Rosewood, as it is the most versatile when I only want to keep up with one tube of lipstick. It's a coolish shade but has enough warmth so as not to look pink-y. Btw, it is wonderful that this lipstick is available on Amazon Prime! Our local Whole Foods no longer carries it, and I have a skin reaction to their alternative brands.PS - for normal skin/lips, you certainly can skip the Aquafor! The lipstick has sufficient moisture for most--unless you want to add a gloss on top.

Love that this is Clean Beauty, have had chemical reaction to other products