Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet 500 Maharajah is like the first love for me. Nowadays, lip tint like Lip Magnet is nothing new and you can easily find similar formulations without having to pay $40 a pop. But, back then, Lip Magnet was magic. Rich and sophisticated colors and the sleek packaging aside, this super light lip tint feels weightless and stays on like a champ. For such a long-lasting formula with a matte finish, it doesn't dry out my lips. Even to this date, Giorgio Armani Lip Magnet is one of the best of its kind. I actually used up a tube of Maharajah with pleasure. I don't know why it took so long to replace it but maybe deep down I knew that I already have too many like it. (And, I usually feel hesitant to pay the full price for Giorgio Armani makeup for some reason.) For weeks now though, Giorgio Armani has been running a 40% off sale on many items including Lip Magnets. It was time.
Unlike Lip Maestro and Ecstasy Lacquer, Lip Magnet is housed in a chubby tube. I usually prefer a shorter applicator like this because it is much easier to handle. The pen-like applicator tip is what sets Lip Magnet apart from other gel tints out there. It's amazing how it picks up the exact amount that covers my whole lips that I don't have to dip it again (I mean, liquid makeup such as this gets spoiled quicker but I appreciate that I don't have to accelerate it by dipping multiple times in a single application). The formula is high-staining and sets quickly, so this precision applicator is a really big help.
Oh, I LOVE the color. I know some avoid hot pinks like Maharajah like the plague but I live for them. It's such a brightening color on me and quite practical as well since I could easily skip foundation and heavy eye makeup yet still look alive.
Among the many hot pink lip tints I have, Maharajah is probably the pinkest and most youthful-looking one. To my eyes, Maharajah has this unique color balance between clarity and depth that it never looks gaudy despite of being such a bright pink.
Romand Juicy Lasting Lip Tint Dragon Pink looks similar to Maharajah so I have swatched them side by side. (Romand Juicy Lasting Lip Tint (reviewed) is pretty awesome, especially for the price. Dragon Pink has been discontinued but I highly recommend checking the other colors out. Formula wise, The Romand feels slightly wetter and cushier than Lip Magnet).
On the lips, they look quite similar but Dragon Pink flashes more blue compared to Maharajah.
In case you're interested in weightless (but super-strong) lip stain, Lip Magnet is currently 40% off on the Giorgio Armani website (with code "TIMELESS") but some colors appear out of stock. Nordstrom is running a 25% off sale on the same item but has all shades available. Both sites offer free shipping with no minimum.
Thanks for looking. Wish you a great weekend!
*The Lip Magnet was purchased by me. This post includes affiliate links. Thanks for choosing to use them.
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