The packaging. They are like little pens that you can carry around with you.They come in a twist up tube format and have a little sponge applicator at the top. They are easy to use.They quite moisturizing. Lakme claims that it has a lip balm in it.The colour of the tubes are the same as the shade of the lipstick inside so it’s easier to locate them.The colours are very pigmented and opaque. So you don’t need to put concealer or something opaque underneath to bring out the true colour of the lipsticks. I have 3 lakme Aquashine Lip Colours from their previous collection also and the biggest difference that I have found among the two is the staying power. The previous aqaushines used to disappear within half and hour or so of application. I mean I couldn’t even think of sipping any liquid as well with those on.
This time they have definitely improved on that part. The staying power isn’t excellent but the light wash of colour still stays on my lips even after I have some snacks or drinks. And if I don’t eat or drink anything they go on for good 2-2 1/2 hours. I would say that the glossiness fades away but atleast the colour is still there.Another thing that I have noticed is that they have become sticker from the previous Aquashine Lip Colours and that explains the better staying power. But it’s not the gooey-sticky kinds. I don’t feel uncomfortable with these on. I recently learnt that the lipglosses need to have have some stickiness to adhere to lips or there is no way a liquidy thing could have a staying power on lips.It smells quite nice.The slanted applicator fits nicely in the shape of your lips. Makes the application easy.All the 4 shades are created keeping Indian skin tones in mind. All of them have a little browny undertone so they make a great colours especially for work or everyday wear.