I have never been a major lipstick wearer simply because I have never
been able to find a lipstick that will actually stay on throughout the
majority of the day. I find it annoying to constantly be peeking into a
compact mirror to see if my lipstick is still on, or still in place. I
had used tons of long lasting promises when it came to lipstick, and
most of them proved to be pure BS, while others would stain my lips and
make them crack and look like hell.
I gave up on lipstick, it became too goddamn annoying. Either the top
would pop off in my bag and get ruined, or the lipstick was hard as rock
and would break when I applied it, or it was too silky and ended up on
my teeth in a few minutes.
Recently though I saw one particular lipstick staring back at me
through it's stupid plastic container, it was a lipstick by CoverGirl,
Continuous Color, and seeing how I was beginning to enjoy CoverGirl
products once again, I figured I would give it a try.
It was Rose Quarts Shimmer, lipstick number 415. I had tried it before
when they sold it in the black lipstick containers back in the 90's.
Back then it was a bit drying. When I had seen that CoverGirl now was
putting this same lipstick into a blue tube that it most likely was an
improved formula or something, so I bought it. I figured if they hadn't
at least improved the lipstick that it was not a huge loss at only
$3.99.
At home I applied the lipstick, and hot diggity dawg! It was a lot
more moisturizing on my lips than I had remembered years earlier, but
lucky me it was that same beautiful color that I had loved so much and
had looked for time and time again.
I looked in the mirror and was satisfied with my new lip color, and
the way it felt on my lips, but what annoyed me was just how
moisturizing it began to feel. I figured that once it was on my lips
this wet feeling would dry up a bit and feel weightless, but it didn't.
It was wet, and gooey, and not very comfortable.
I blotted, and this helped, but after looking at my lips, I noticed
the blotting took a lot of the shiny color away and left my lips dull
looking. I re-applied more and figured I would wait it out, that
eventually this lipstick would have to dry up a bit. It never did
though. The color eventually got licked off, and I guess I ate it,
because it was gone in less than a half hour. So I went back and
re-applied so more, and then shortly after that, some more... and
more...and more...
Then I stopped. I recognized that pattern that tends to annoy the hell
out of me. The constant peeking in mirrors to make sure my lips had the
color, and the constant re-applying. People around me were beginning to
think I was vain because I constantly had to grab a mirror to see if my
lips were still on. Hehe.
CoverGirl, I love the color, but I hate the effort. This was supposed to be 'continuous color' but there is nothing continuous about it. It ends up on my teeth, my cup, my cigarette, it will stay put anywhere, but on my lips.
It's a real damn shame really because this lipstick comes in many,
many gorgeous colors, but all of them work the same. The color looks
gorgeous but feels slimy on your lips. The color will then disappears in
just a few minutes, and you find yourself re-applying over and over
again. Blotting this lipstick just calls for another swipe of the
lipstick across your lips. It becomes an annoying tedious habit, and
those around you will start to call you conceded if you keep up with
re-applying every 10 minutes.
You can visit the site for more information at www.covergirl.com.
Don't get excited though when you see all of the different pretty
colors staring back at you. This lipstick is a waste of money, and it is
probably the reason why all stores I find it in displays it on the very
bottom rack. It's garbage, yet they still know they have to sell it.
Another major issue I have with it, is it's flimsy cover. God forbid
you put this on in your purse or bag. The top will always pop off, and
we know wat popped lipstck tops mean. It means ruined lipstick. Dirt
gets in it, hair, or anything else that dwells in the pits of our bags. Nasty!
What CoverGirl.com says about their lipstick:
"The moisture-rich formula and expanded palette of shades help keep lips soft and colorfully protected."
My thoughts on their explination:
The moisture rich formula is far too moisturizing, it leaves my lips
feeling a bit slimy, and the color goes bye-bye in just a few minutes.
That's my story and I'm stickin' to it!
Recommended:
No!
*But if you do find a long lasting lipstick that leaves lips feeling nice, and not dried out or grainy, send me a comment.
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