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Cryptic: Wilted rose petal.
The Inspiration: A transformation. A constriction. A longing. Petals dry, release, and softly fall, scattering in subtle mystery.
The Color: Cryptic is a wilted rose petal shade, at once bold and softly romantic. While it is a truly wearable color, its composition of extraordinary pigments lends unparalleled complexity.
Forbidden Lipstick: An intensely saturated, rich and luxuriant lipstick carefully crafted to reveal bold, daring color and impart enduring moisture. Forbidden Lipsticks offer beautifully dense pigmentation that is remarkably lightweight on the lips; even the boldest shades feel like a comfortably long-wearing balm.
Finish: Semi-matte
Texture: Crème
Aroma: Naturally floral and herbaceous, with botanical lavender and the honeyed warmth of natural beeswax
Net Wt. 0.06 oz / 1.8 g
Packaging Note: As we thoughtfully transition to new product designs, we never want our beautiful packaging to go to waste. You may receive this product in one of two star-dusted lipstick tubes: our new design with our current logo, or our classic design with our original circle logo. It may also be packaged in a new or original retail carton as we make this change.
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or or - LMEmberLilly M.Verified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars17 hours agoGorgeous lipstick.
This lipstick is absolutely amazing. It gives you an ethereal, haunting beauty. It was easy to put on and the color is perfect.
- DWSparkD. W.Verified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticRated 3 out of 5 stars5 days agoNice color, just not on me
I must prefer the Lip Sheer formula because this peachy color had a light base that clashed with my skin. It works as a blush so I'll use it up.
- CLSparkCandy L.Verified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoCryptic
I love this color so much I have used it completely and purchased another in the archive sale. A+ good moody natural
- AEmberAntoinetteVerified ReviewerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoBeautiful, rich shade
Cryptic is such a gorgeous shade! The formula is nice and smooth and great wear. On my peanut butter brown skin with warm yellow undertones, it did not compliment me as I preferred. I have layered it with Black Thorn and it suits my preference much better😍.
- JHFireJinann H.Verified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 month agoStunning Color
I was pleasantly surprised with this color in person, it was more beautiful than I expected based on the website pictures. The formula is opaque and comfortable to wear.
- EJEmberEny J.Verified BuyerReviewingForbidden Lipstick: CrypticI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars2 months agoBasically perfect
I usually wear either Clinique Black Honey or Kat Von D's Queen of Poisons and so I wanted something in that color range but with more staying power and less stickiness. This is it. It feels smooth and looks fantastic. The packaging is smaller than I imagined but it still seems like it should last me a decent amount of time.
