Okay, so you know how September hits and suddenly every lip color in your collection looks... wrong? Like that nude that worked all summer now makes you look washed out? Girl, I was literally standing in front of my makeup drawer last week thinking "I need something warm but not orange, bronze but not brown" when I grabbed this Copper Penny shade. And honestly? This is exactly what September makeup should feel like.
Specifications
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Matte Lipstick |
| Finish | Bold Matte |
| Shade | Copper Penny |
| Size | 1 oz |
| Application | Precision tip for lining, flat side for filling |
| Key Benefit | Long-lasting with moisturizing elements |
What Makes This Special
Not gonna lie, I've been through my share of matte lipsticks that feel like you painted your lips with chalk. You know the ones - they look amazing for exactly 47 minutes before your lips start feeling like the Sahara. But here's the thing about this formula: they somehow figured out how to make it actually comfortable. There's jojoba oil in here (I checked the ingredients because I'm that person), which means you get that perfect matte look without your lips crying for mercy by noon.
The color itself? It's that perfect warm bronze that somehow works whether you're still holding onto your summer tan or you've gone full vampire mode for fall. When I first swatched it, I thought it might pull too orange on me - copper shades can be tricky like that. But once it's on? It has just enough pink undertone to keep it flattering. I wore this to a September wedding last weekend, and three different people asked me what lip color I had on. That's when you know you found something good.
The Real Details
How To Apply: Here's the thing about the application - the bullet design is actually genius. Use the high point of the tip of the applicator to line the lips with a thin layer, just like you would with a pencil. Then, turn it on its side to brush the matte formula onto your lips. Takes maybe 90 seconds total. I still use a lip balm underneath because that's just my routine, but honestly, you could probably skip it with this formula.
My trick for making this last even longer? Blot after the first application, then do a second thin layer. The copper tone really pops with a second coat, and it'll survive your morning coffee, lunch, everything except maybe an oil-based meal. Even then, it fades evenly instead of doing that ugly thing where you're left with just a dark ring around your lips. We've all been there.
Girl, This Is Your September Lip
Real talk - finding a lip color that works for that weird transitional weather between summer and fall is harder than it should be. This Copper Penny situation hits different because it's warm enough to complement all those cozy September vibes but still has enough brightness that you don't look like you're ready for full winter hibernation. Whether you're doing apple orchard photos or just trying to look put-together for back-to-school events, this is the shade that makes sense. And with a full ounce of product? You're set for the entire season and then some.
Ingredients
ISODODECANE, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, PROPYLENE CARBONATE, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, HYDROGENATED POLYISOBUTENE, PETROLATUM, PHENYL TRIMETHICONE, SYNTHETIC WAX, SILICA, METHICONE, SILICA DIMETHYL SILYLATE, MICA, PEG-8 BEESWAX, GLYCERYL CAPRYLATE, BHT, AROMA, MAY CONTAIN TITANIUM DIOXIDE, CI 77492, CI 77491, CI 77499, CI 19140, CI 45410, CI 42090, CI 15850, CI 15985, CI 47005, CI 77742, CI 16035.
