Catrice Dewy-ful Lips Conditioning Lip Butter 060 Don't Dream it, DEW it!

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Catrice Dewy-ful Lips Conditioning Lip Butter 060 Don't Dream it, DEW it!

Admin   November 15, 2019   Comment  

This is my second shade of this wonderful formula, so I have a full review on the blog already and I won't say anything new. My other shade is one of the original four called 010 Yes, I DEW that's already discontinued and I was never a fan of the overly pale shade, so it was always the plan to get a more wearable shade. I picked 060 Don't Dream it, DEW it!, which is one of the new shades.

Texture: This is one of the most comfortable lip gloss formulas and it's actually the same as Catrice's discontinued Beautifying Lip Smoothers, which were already a dupe for Clarins' Instant Lip Perfectors, which I had a while ago and I never repurchased because I found these. It's a lip balm/lip gloss hybrid that's very comfortable, like a cushion on the lips, so I use it instead of a lip balm. It's got one of those creamy looking shine finishes, similar to Max Factor's Honey Lacquers.

Shade: 060 Don't Dream it, DEW it! is a medium rosy-pink, a very easy to wear shade that goes with everything. Pigmentation is semi-opaque, so you get enough colour on the lips.

Staying power: This stays on surprisingly well, but not as a proper lip gloss layer, rather a thin clear balmy layer of this sticks on the lips for several hours, so if you have dry lips, this is definitely a product to check out. 

Scent: It's got a pleasant vanilla-caramel scent, which isn't strong and doesn't linger. My old gloss got a plastic scent instead after several months, so I don't use it anymore, but it was definitely before the 18 month expiration date. 

Packaging: I love what Catrice has done with the packaging of these. For one the packaging looks very pretty with the metallic cap, but also I much prefer this type of packaging with a doe foot applicator than the sponge tip that the Beautifying gloss had. The applicator is a standard one with a paddle design that works just fine for such a product.

Price and availability: These are 4.39 € in drugstore. I hear they'll be discontinued in the next line update - hopefully a similar replacement is in works, though these are pretty much perfect already.

This is definitely a formula worth checking out in the drugstores. It's very comfortable, so a true pleasure to wear. 

Have a great day!

L.O.V. LOVicious Caring Volume Gloss N.100 Mystic Sand

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L.O.V. LOVicious Caring Volume Gloss N.100 Mystic Sand

Admin   April 19, 2019   Comment  

I got this a while ago and I haven't worn it much because Max Factor's Color Elixir Gloss came in the same parcel and I love that one more, but this is also a good lipgloss formula, it's just a bit thicker. I believe this formula exists in only five shades and this is the lightest.

Texture: It's one of those glosses with a thicker texture than most, but that doesn't affect application one bit. It's a nice comfy formula with medium colour pay-off and like most new age formulas it's not sticky. 

Colour: Mystic Sand is a beige nude shade with a medium-full opacity. I prefer more pink nudes, but this is a nice shade for a warm skin tone. Shine is more creamy than a clear high gloss.

Staying power: Due to being a thicker formula than is usual from average lip glosses, it sticks better on the lips. It lasts longer, but it's not a massive difference. It doesn't survive drinking or eating. 

Scent: It's very faint and I can't notice on the lips.

Packaging: This is quite an elegant looking packaging. It's got a classic doe foot applicator.

Price and availability: Since L.O.V stands have disappeared from Müllers in Slovenia, we were promised this brand will be available on Ličila.si and Click2chic.si, but only the first included it on their website and it's only a few products. I don't know what's the situation with other countries, except it's gone from Austrian DMs too, but you can get it on kosmetik4less.de with worldwide shipping, which is quite high.

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Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Gloss 25 Enchanting Coral

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Max Factor Colour Elixir Lip Gloss 25 Enchanting Coral

Admin   April 11, 2019   Comment  

For years I haven't been a lip gloss girl, but since I got Max Factor's Honey Lacquer, that's changed and now I got to try their classic Colour Elixir formula, which impressed me again. Max Factor has always done impressive lip gloss formulas, as many years ago I loved their Silk Gloss formula and this one is very similar.

Texture: Max Factor has some of the best lip gloss formulas in my opinion. It's never too thick or too thin and they have a similar cushiony, super comfortable formula that's similar to Catrice Dewy-full and Clarins Lip Perfector, so it's like a lip gloss and lip balm hybrid. Honey Lacquers are a bit more thick than this and have more pigmentation, while this one has a more sheer finish.

Colour: 25 Enchanting Coral is a cute pinky-peachy shade that just brightens up the face, especially when worn in combination with a pink or peachy blush.

Staying power: It's a regular gloss, meaning it doesn't last long and it doesn't survive eating or drinking. Honey Lacquer is bit better choice if you want a longer staying power, but it's again just a gloss. 

Scent: They still have that lovely vanilla scent they had in their Silk glosses.

Packaging: A regular slim, square tube with a doe foot applicator that's nothing special and works fine.

Price and availability: It's available in drugstores and I think the price is about 10 €. I bought my Honey Lacquer online for half the price and I think you can get this one much cheaper too.

This became one of my most worn lip products since I got it. Because of the comfortable formula I wear it instead of a lip balm and this shade is great too. The only bad side is poor staying power, but it's standard for a lip gloss. 

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Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Lip Gloss

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Rimmel Oh My Gloss! Lip Gloss

Admin   October 11, 2018   Comment  

It's been a while since I wore such a classic lip gloss formula, as most of my collection consists of those new-age lip gloss/lip balm hybrids. These contain argan oil and have a high shine, instead of the creamy glossy shine I tend to wear.

Texture: It's a medium thick gloss with a nice comfy, non-sticky formula. It's nothing special, but it's a good one and it doesn't bleed. It's the shiniest gloss I currently own, but it would be more obvious if I had a clear shade or something that would look more even.

Shade: 500 Ohh La La is a pinky red shade, even though it looks red in the tube. Pigmentation is sheer with one coat, second builds up the colour, but natural lip colour is still visible through.

Staying power: It claims to last for 6 hours, but it's quite exaggerated. Just like most glosses the shine is gone within an hour, while a light layer of gloss persists for a couple of hours.

Scent: This has quite a strong plastic scent that is not my favourite.

Packaging: The tube has an interesting triangle/prism design. The applicator is like a spatula and it reminds me of Revlon's Ultra HD Matte Lipcolour. 

Price and availability: These are sold in drugstores for 6 €.

Apart from that it's a standard gloss, there's nothing much to say about it. Due to sheer pigmentation, I think lighter shades will look nicer on lips. The formula is very glossy, not sticky and comfortable - that about covers it.

Have a great day!

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