Lip Products Archives

ColourPop Celestial Powers Lip Duo Review & Swatches

ColourPop Celestial Powers Sailor Moon Ultra Lip Duo is a new, limited edition lipgloss and liquid lipstick duo. The gloss may appear aqua-like in the tube, but it is pretty transparent so it has more of a shimmer/sheen effect. I wish the liquid lipstick was more forgiving of lip lines/texture and lasted longer. Transformation looked more aqua-like in the tube, but it was really like a very pale, champagne gold with a more transparent base. It had a healthy dose of fine shimmer that gave lips a shiny, lightly metallic look without adding texture. Sheer coverage (as marketed) Smooth, gel-like, Continue Reading…

ColourPop Heroines Lip Duo Review & Swatches

ColourPop Heroines Sailor Moon Ultra Lip Duo is a new, limited edition lipgloss and liquid lipstick duo. The gloss appeared more golden/beige in the tube, but it was quite transparent so it had more of a shimmer/sheen effect. I wish the liquid lipstick was more forgiving of lip lines/texture and lasted longer. Pretty Guardian has more of a transparent base that was tinted with slight, beige-ish warmth paired with multi-colored pearl (champagne gold, aqua, and pink) paired with a high-shine finish. Sheer coverage (as marketed) Smooth, gel-like, non-sticky feel Applied evenly and didn’t emphasize lip lines Average-wearing (3 hours), hydrating Continue Reading…

MAC Cocoa Rose & Merry Cherry Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

MAC Cocoa Kisses Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a muted, medium-dark reddish-plum with moderate, warm undertones and a semi-matte finish. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Slightly stiff feel, lightly velvety once warmed up Applied fairly evenly but settled into lip lines a bit Long-wearing (5 hours–of 12 hours claimed, though), non-drying MAC Merry Cherry Powder Kiss Velvet Blur Slim Lipstick ($28.00 for 0.07 oz.) is a very vivid, cherry red with strong, cool blue undertones and a semi-matte finish. Opaque pigmentation Slightly stiff feel, lightly velvety once warmed up Applied evenly but could have been more Continue Reading…

Revlon Royal Amethyst ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon Royal Amethyst ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a deep, purpled-burgundy with strong, cool undertones and a glossy, cream finish. It could have applied a lot more evenly! Opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Hard to apply evenly, settled into lip lines Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Very long-wearing (8.5 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)

Chanel Golden Beige Rouge Allure Laque Review & Swatches

Chanel Golden Beige (90) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($45.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a light-medium orange with moderate, warm undertones–balanced between red and yellow undertones–paired with a lightly, metallic pearl. Semi-sheer, somewhat buildable pigmentation Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied fairly evenly, set quickly, comfortable to wear Long-wearing (5.5 hours before breaking down), lightly hydrating

Chanel Fancy Prune (91) Rogue Allure Laque Review & Swatches

Chanel Fancy Prune (91) Rouge Allure Laque (2020) ($45.00 for 0.18 oz.) is a subdued, brownish-burgundy with subtle, warm undertones and a lightly, metallic finish with fine pearl. Semi-opaque, buildable pigmentation Lightweight, thin, spreadable Applied fairly evenly, set quickly, comfortable to wear Long-wearing (6.5 hours before breaking down), lightly hydrating

Revlon In So Deep ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon In So Deep ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($10.99 for 0.17 oz.) is a medium-dark brown with warmer, omre caramel-hued undertones and a glossy, cream finish. Nearly opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker/easier to over-apply Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Long-wearing (8 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)

Revlon In Charge & That Girl Suede Ink Lipsticks Reviews & Swatches

Revlon In Charge ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium-dark pink with cool undertones and a matte finish. Opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (6 hours, plus stain), lightly drying Revlon That Girl ColorStay Suede Ink Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.08 oz.) is a medium pink with moderate, warm undertones and a matte finish. Opaque coverage IF warmed up Very stiff/firm texture, tugged painfully Felt lightweight but clingy, prone to emphasizing texture Long-wearing (6 hours, plus stain), lightly drying

Revlon Eyes on You ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon Eyes on You ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.17 oz.) is a rosy brown that turned more pinkish-coral as the product seemed to stain and transition a bit. It had warmer undertones and fine pearl throughout a glossy, cream-like finish. Mostly opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker/easier to over-apply Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Long-wearing (8 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)

Revlon Wild Ride ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick Review & Swatches

Revlon Wild Ride ColorStay Satin Ink Liquid Lipstick ($12.39 for 0.17 oz.) is a light brown with warm, slightly peachy, undertones with an overall muted hue to it. The finish was cream-like with moderate glossiness. Opaque pigmentation Very fluid, spreadable, creamy Slightly thicker, settled slightly into lip lines Set to a lightly-to-moderately tacky feel, no lifting Transfer-resistant until eating Long-wearing (7 hours of wear but doesn’t make it through two meals well)