I don't know what possessed me to really like pink lips all of a sudden, but I recently got a hankering to discover my own perfect pair. Since all the cool kids are talking about lipstains, I decided to give into peer pressure and take on this challenge pairing stains with glosses (I like a little shine in my life). Here are my findings.
Attempt #1Maybelline New York COLORsensational Lip Stain in Shade 10 "Wink of Pink" ($7.49) with
Maybelline New York SHINEsensational (what a mouth full) in Shade 20 "Treat Me Sweet". ($5.99)
The stain had a super easy application but it wasn't as exact as I would have liked it to be because it was a little wetter upon application. It had decent staying power, but man, that color was not what I expected it to be! I probably wouldn't wear this without the gloss over it. I totally loved the gloss, times like, a thousand. It wasn't too shiney with just a touch a sparkle. Not too sticky compared to some other glosses I've tried and it definitely lasts. It absolutely redeems the off color of the stain AND smells like pink jelly beans. (Can I just say, awesome.)
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| Shade 10 "Wink of Pink" |
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| Shade 20 "Treat Me Sweet |
Attempt #2
The stain had very exact application, and the color pretty close to what I expected (always good.). I LOVE this by itself, but it looks nice with a gloss too. The color stays for a long time. The Shineblast Lipgloss is pretty spectacular. I love its applicator, curves nicely right to the lip. It has a nice flush of color, a touch of sparkle, and compliments the lipstain nicely.
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| Shade 400 "Everbloom Kiss" |
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| Shade 840 "Sparkler". |
Overall: Very subtle, not exactly the intensity I'm looking for in this study. Think: Paired with a Smokey Eye
Attempt #3
Revlon Just Bitten Lipstain + Balm "Passion" ($8.99) with Revlon Super Lustrous lipgloss Shade 180 "Pink Pop" ($4.99)
Can I just say I'm in love with this pairing? The stain is a slightly different shade than expected, but I do like it. I probably wouldn't wear it on its own, but under the gloss is gorgeous. The balm is a nice touch, as lip stains can be a tad drying. I will say that the placement of the blam is stupid. It's just kinda stuck to the end and I'm pretty sure it's just a matter of time before I accidentally break it right off. I've read a lot of complaints about uneven coverage and such, but I always put it under the Super Lustrous lipgloss so I haven't really noticed. The Lipgloss is a super glossy formular with a gorgeous color and a hint of sparkle. It is intensely moisturizing, has a nice texture, and it isn't even really sticky. Brightens my complexion right up. Without the stain, it gives you an excellent flash of pink color.
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| Lipstain + Balm "Passion" |
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| lipgloss Shade 180 "Pink Pop" |
Overall: Perfect bold pink lips. :) Results were exactly what I wanted, something similar to a Barbie pink. Beautiful.
The results:
Revlon For the Win
Revlon For the Win
CoverGirl Runner Up
Maybelline fell a little short
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