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An affordable lipstick is taking the beauty world by storm with its soft-blurring finish that users call ‘perfect for summer’ – and Sophie Habbo is among fans of the budget-friendly formula.

Designed to give a soft, blurring wash of colour in a single swipe, the Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick is rumoured to perform better than popular expensive lipsticks, so I put it to the test.

Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick 

Max Factor's Mellow Blur lipstick delivers an instant blur effect with minimal effort, offering the perfect hack for achieving the iconic blurred lip look in just one swipe - no tapping or blotting required thanks to the brand’s innovative smooth blur technology. 

Pick up this Max Factor lipstick with an unmissable 20 per cent discount when using our exclusive discount code DM20 at checkout. This code is valid until June 28.

 

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Sophie Habboo has shown herself as a fan of the lipstick, particularly obsessed with the shade Mochi Mauve, which Boots users describe as 'perfect for a ‘no make up’ make up look'

Set to be one of this summer’s most sought-after makeup buys, the Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipstick makes achieving the blurred lip trend quick and easy – and we have an unmissable discount code.

That’s right, for a limited time you can pick up this top-rated Max Factor lipstick with an unmissable 20 per cent discount when using our exclusive discount code DM20 at checkout.

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I’m not really a huge lipstick wearer – I find the risk of it smudging down my face or transferring onto my teeth to far outweigh the benefits of how it looks on me, and I've only found a few to genuinely suit me, too.

I must say, however, that the Max Factor Mellow Blur Lipsticks pleasantly surprised me.

Delivering a really lovely blurred look that’s actually incredibly flattering on the lips, the lipstick applies easily with a swipe, offering stretchable pigment that you can build up

These lightweight lipsticks boast a gorgeous matte look without the awful dryness of classic matte lipsticks, remaining comfortable on the lips for quite a decent amount of time – even through sipping my water bottle, which it did without transferring.

Delivering a really lovely blurred look that’s actually incredibly flattering on the lips, the lipstick applies easily with a swipe, offering stretchable pigment that you can build up or keep minimal.

One swipe is plenty for a lovely flushed lip look, however, and the finish almost reminds me of the look of the stain on your mouth after taking a bite of a ripe berry. What more could you want for summer?

Brown Butter offered a gorgeous, 90s red/brown look on my lips – which is the kind of hue I often go for

I began by trying Sophie’s favourite shade Mochi Mauve, which my colleague aptly described as a ‘your lips but better look’, boasting a pinky beige finish that’s sweet and flattering on the lips.

But I actually preferred Brown Butter, which offered a gorgeous, 90s red/brown look on my lips – which is the kind of hue I often go for. I absolutely love this shade, and it's already been given prime position in my handbag.

You really don’t need a lip liner with these lippies either, which is also a surefire way to convince me to keep grabbing for them – ideal if I'm in a rush and just want a quick and easy application.

These Max Factor lipsticks perform like a far more expensive lipstick in truth. They're gorgeously pigmented and offer that coveted blurred look we're all loving - and for well under £10, I’d say they’re worth every single penny.

The blurred lip trend has been growing in popularity since becoming a K-Beauty sensation, with celebrities and beauty buffs alike leaning into the soft-focus lip look.

Max Factor's Mellow Blur lipstick delivers that instant blur with minimal effort, offering the perfect hack for achieving the iconic blurred lip look in just one swipe - with no tapping or blotting required thanks to the brand’s innovative smooth blur technology.

Rave reviews: ‘The diffused soft-focus look is so on trend and it helps to make my lips look fuller. The lipstick is lightweight and hydrating, so my lips feel soft and smooth.’

‘This lipstick is really effective at creating that blurred effect where the colour is deeper in the middle of the lips but hazy at the edges', wrote one five-star reviewer.

‘The diffused soft-focus look is so on trend and it helps to make my lips look fuller. The lipstick is lightweight and hydrating, so my lips feel soft and smooth.’

The innovative lipstick is lightweight yet comfortably creamy, with a buildable, cloud-like matte pigment formula that allows you to either go mellow with colour or make it vibrant.

You can also take your pick from six ultra-wearable shades – from moody Brown Butter to vibrant Brushed Berry.

You can take your pick from six ultra-wearable shades – from moody Brown Butter to vibrant Brushed Berry

In fact, Sophie Habboo has shown herself as a fan of the Max Factor lipstick, particularly obsessed with the shade Mochi Mauve, which Boots users describe as 'perfect for a ‘no make up’ make up look as it is close match to natural lip colour.

Sophie shared a post revealing she 'loves' the lip product 'so much,' describing Mellow Blur as 'perfect for low effort makeup days'.

But it's not just Sophie who can’t get enough of the blurring lipstick, with Boots shoppers claiming themselves ‘obsessed’ with the affordable lipstick, and some even calling it a great alternative for far more expensive blurring lipsticks.

‘I am absolutely thrilled with Max Factor 2000 calorie Mellow blur lipstick!’ raved one impressed reviewer. ‘I love the texture, it's so easy to apply and very precise. Lips feel so soft and it really lasts long. Even after food and drinks.’

Pick up this Max Factor lipstick with an unmissable 20 per cent discount when using our exclusive discount code DM20 at checkout. This code is valid until June 28.