I received this product in an event goodie bag, and tried it with relish the very next day. The child in me in intrigued by these felt pen- style lip products, and I have wanted to try them out for awhile.
Shade: 08 Nice n Nude, a new colour that comes in an orangey brown casing
Initial impressions: The product looks exactly like a felt tip pen! Has a fruity pleasant scent
Application: Very easy. The lip pen acts as both a liner and colour, allowing you to accurately trace the outline of your lips before colouring in. A speedy and precise alternative to the laborious lip brush.
Colour: This is really a lip stain, so the colour is a vibrant but translucent. Though labeled as a nude, on me it built up into a unmistakable red, granted with brown undertones but red all the same. Less of a commitment than lipstick, it looks just as striking and I got several 'looks' whilst doing a mid-Saturday Tesco shop; the colour is too bright to be passed off as natural.
Longevity: Branded as 'lipfinity' is a little rich. It does have good staying power but is in no means infallible. The product does not absorb into the lips as Max Factor state, it resides on the surface with a slightly sticky feel. After drinking a glass of wine I was left with a 80s style strong lip line and little else!
Verdict: This is a decent alternative lip option for daywear but by no means discreet. It definitely requires topping up after eating and drinking so remember to pop it in your handbag. Perhaps avoid this product if you suffer from dry lips, I overheard a makeup artist comment that when applied to dry lips it 'sticks in the cracks like dried blood'! Not an attractive look!
I hope to do more product reviews soon; I am currently testing some exciting Remington products and look forward to sharing the results!
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