Everyone familiar with Violent Lips? It's a fairly newish brand that produces colourful patterned transfers for lips. I spotted them in a department store awhile back and picked them up with curiosity, so was delighted when I was invited to a Violent Lips bloggers photo shoot...delighted and terrified, as I am a camera shy blogger, ironically. As soon as a lens points in my direction my face contorts in self-awareness, which doesn't make for the most photogenic results. However, undeterred I headed off to the basement in central London to try on a pair of Violent Lips for size.
The lovely Chantelle (pictured with me above) did my makeup, extending my almost permanent eyeliner flicks in to perfect points and contouring cheekbones in to definition. She then selected me some 'Pink Giraffe' Violent Lips (1st pic). They are much like the temporary tattoos sported by cool 90s children, you press on and moisten with water soaked cotton wool, peel and then voila! The designs need to be trimmed to desired lip size before application, and I can imagine they might be a little fiddly to apply by yourself the first time. Handily, each pack contains two tattoos, so if you make a bad job of it there are spares!
I then was then photographed by Priya, who I commend for her patience! You can see the final image below, and I think it is testament to her great skill that I look comfortable and, dare I say it, normal, in this picture!
I then was then photographed by Priya, who I commend for her patience! You can see the final image below, and I think it is testament to her great skill that I look comfortable and, dare I say it, normal, in this picture!
When first applied, the Violent Lips transfers feel very strange and tight, quite uncomfortable, however, Chantelle brushed some gloss over the top of mine, and it instantly eased the sensation. I'm not sure how long they would last, as I removed my giraffe print before venturing back outside (the design slid off easily with a slick of baby oil) but expect that they would see you through a night out.
They are a great idea for making a statement on a night out with minimal effort; you'd need little in the way of eye makeup as the transfers are so bold. Sadly, I don't think I will have occasion to use these again as my evenings consist of red wine pub conversations and theater trips; to turn up with pink giraffe lips might be frightening for acquaintances. How I wish these were around when Bianca and I were storming around East London with masks painted on our faces, wearing dresses made out of bin bags (true story). We often attempted lip art, but it descended down mojito straws and on to cheeks of strangers- Violent Lips would have been an essential purchase for our Sunday nights at the disco!
Deborah filmed a video of the bloggers shoot, so do watch as it shows the application of the transfers. What a great shot it has decided to stop upon- press my nose to play.
Violent Lips cost £7.99 and are available at Boots from December. Other designs include polka dot, glitter, leopard and slogans amongst many more!
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