Colors (Left to Right) First Date, Birthday Suit, Heartbreaker, Mysterious, Bombshell
Site Says: Apply the Stain to bare lips and allow to dry for a matte finish. Apply the clear gloss on top of the color for a shiny effect and to moisturize the lips if needed. Remove with any oil or cream based makeup remover or cleanser.
The way I apply the product is in the following order:
Lip balm
Stain
Gloss
Application:
The directions say to apply the first layer first then let it have a bit to dry. I waited a whole 5 minutes it didn't dry. So applying a second coat of stain was difficult. The gloss is not sticky at all and can be wiped off easily, this is not ideal for me being that Starbucks touches my lips throughout the day.The color for me lasts about 1 hour at the most. (If I don't talk a lot, eat or drink anything!) I love the colors but it is not long wearing. The stain applies creamy but then sinks in your lips quickly like a stain should but dries out your lips quickly as well :( The first time trying out the product I wore the stain without a lip balm and it made my lips so badly dry.I'm saying there is maybe a flaw in the formulation since it does not hold the standards of a "stain" lip color?! The clear gloss is nice but I don't use clear gloss all to often. Perhaps I can tag it along to the gym.
I love the packaging reminds me a bit of NARS. Each side comes with a sponge like applicator.
Recommend?
I don't think I will buy the lip stains in the future which is a shame. I was exciting about them when I saw the colors esp the Bright pink one but they turned out horrid really.Unless you don't mind applying every hour this is not for you. I fancy something a bit more long wearing esp when I am at work or a special event. I don't want to be completely negative so I think I'll add to this that I might just wear these if I have to run to the market for a quick buy, not for anything that will take to long.
Have any of you tried these?! What are your thoughts?!
Perhaps someone has an idea how I can make them last longer, I really am sad they did not work out for me :(
PROS
Cute Packaging
Vibrant Colors
Pigmented
CONS
Not Long Lasting
drying
