Sleek True Colour Lipstick in Coral Reef

Even though summer is over (not true: it's summer all year round in Singapore!) and we're going into fall, I'm still pretty much obsessed with corals. 

Sleek has quite an extensive collection of lipsticks. Initially I was looking at getting Papaya Punch, which is an orangey coral, but I passed it up because it has a matte formula. I picked up Coral Reef in the end, a bold pinkish coral with a sheen formula.

From Sleek's website:

Get high impact lips with True Colour Lipstick in a gorgeous matte and sheen finishes in a variety of shades that are highly pigmented, and conditioning to keep lips soft and supple. Enriched with vitamin E helping to hydrate and protect the lips. Comfortable to wear and glides on with ease this is the must have to awaken your makeup look.

Price:

$13.50 at Shopping-district.net

Texture:

Feels slightly waxy and thick, not the best formula is my opinion.

Scent:

It has a very subtle cheap plastic smell, but it's hardly noticeable.

Packaging:

The casing has a matte texture (similar to NARS packaging), and the lipstick itself is super tiny! It's slightly smaller than the normal lipstick size, but I think it has roughly the same amount of product.

Swatch:
Coral reef is a bright coral pink colour with a slight sheen.

What I like:

• Highly pigmented. 1-2 layers is all you need for a full coverage.
• Long lasting. The lipstick adheres very well to the lips and I would say the lasting power is roughly 2-3hours. 

What can be improved:

• Feels a tad drying after the gloss wears off.
• The formula is quite thick and waxy, which reminds me of those brand-less cheap lipsticks we used to buy in primary school for dance performances. 
• Application can sometimes be patchy, and I'll need to use my finger to smooth it out.

Overall, I'm really happy with the colour I picked, but the texture of the lipstick is a deal-breaker for me. I would prefer something that's creamier and more balmy in texture.