The Pros and Cons of Lip Gloss
There is something about an ultra shiny lip that makes for a sumptuous, attractive and alluring effect. One way to add the shine without adding colour is lip gloss. It is another layer of polish that contributes to a well groomed look. And it can make your lips look more full.
But the gloss also has its drawbacks. For example, the texture of lip gloss feels awful, which is why I prefer to wear lipstick. It’s terribly sticky and unless someone can recommend a truly NON-STICKY gloss, I will never wear it again. It is also a recipe for disaster when you have long loose hair and it’s windy out. And I think when women already have full lips, the gloss can make them look too full.
That’s my take on the good and bad of lip gloss. What’s yours?
Liquid lipsticks are all the rage lately. There are good and bad ones on the market. Lime Crime, Jeffree Star Cosmetics, MAC Cosmetics, Stila, Kat von D, Hourglass, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Colour Pop, and many more. I have tested all those mentioned – some on a daily basis, and some during an EPICA show. Testing them during a show means they are stretched to the max and my mic sometimes touches the lipstick.
Today, I want to show you a cute trio that has been sitting in the corner, waiting to be shown on the blog. I've finally come around to swatch them. They are from Lime Crime and two of these shades are limited edition... sorry about that. The most wearable of them is in the permanent collection.
From the bottom to the top:
Buffy:
Greige Nude (Warm-toned grey beige)
Beet It:
Deep Berry Pink
Peacock:
Teal
Pros
- Super matte
- Long-wearing
- Opaque
- Comfortable on the lips
- Contain 2,6 ml
- Vegan and cruelty-free – Always a big plus!
- Layerable
- Doesn't feel sticky and does not transfer
- Short wand for easy application
Cons
- Slightly drying on the lips
- In the wand there is no 'stopper' to take excess product off – makes the wand a bit messy
Overall, I like them, they are not the best, but not the worst. The color selection is very wide and they are not afraid to think outside of the box. I love blue lipsticks, but this blue makes my teeth look very yellow. I don't have bleached teeth that are whiter than my eyeballs.
Price: $20
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