I generally never do single product reviews on a lipstick because I'm fairly simple; I either like it or I don't. I can write a few words about the formula and the color and then I'm basically done. This particular lip product by Hard Candy had a whole lot going on, so I felt like I had a lot more to say.
Let's start with the packaging: almost my favorite part of any product if I'm being honest. I am always drawn to cute packaging and this one was no exception. The pretty floral tin makes it great to give as a small gift and the mirror inside is genius for on the go application - which you'll need a lot of, but more on that later. It's quite bulky, but the concept is cute and I like the idea of not getting rogue lip color all over my handbag, which has happened more times then I can count!
The applicator is a flat doe foot which covers a lot of territory, but makes precision somewhat complicated. I suggest definitely using a lip liner with this as it will be very difficult to get the outer rim of your lips defined without getting color everywhere. I used a liner and I was happy with the applicator as it just took a few easy swipes to cover my entire mouth. Super simple.
I chose the color Wisteria because I definitely don't have enough purple colors in my collection (cough, cough) and it is the most gorgeous, dark plum shade. It's super pigmented and quite matte, but doesn't entirely dry down, so it's very comfortable to wear. The downside of the mousse aspect is that it is quite thick, so unless you wear the color completely down you can't really touch it up without it becoming a crusty mess. This lip product does not last all day (I'm not sure it was meant to) and wears completely off after eating. I'm fine with that aspect since I'm no stranger to reapplication. My biggest issue with this was, for example, when I drank out of a straw I'd have a weird faded patch in a tiny circle in the center of my lips, which was quite hard to fix since I couldn't reapply the whole lipstick. Instead of wiping off my entire mouth and restarting from scratch, I'd tap a little product onto the area and kind of blend it down with my fingers. This seemed to work well but it's quite a lot of work for a lip product. I'd probably still wear this because it's so pretty, super pigmented, and super affordable, however I'd avoid it on days I had a lunch meeting or needed to look picture perfect.
Overall, I'd say if you're a no fuss type of gal this might not be the product for you, but if you're willing to work with it a little bit you really can't beat the price!
Have you guys ever used these lip mousses before? What're your thoughts? I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! XO
So happy, my beautiful friend is back! I kept popping over to your page wondering where you were but I know how busy you are my sweets. Imagine how happy I was when you commented today and I see this beautiful lipstick review! What a beautiful color and I hope you're having a spectacular day so far!
ReplyDeleteThank you, thank you, thank you my sweet friend! I have missed my blogging community, especially my friends like you! I hope all is well, i loved being back to read your blog! XO - Kim
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun shade! I love the packaging too :)
ReplyDeletexo, Liz
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It is such a fun shade and the packaging is so cute! XO- Kim
DeleteI love these products. I've really been curious about the metallic ones, and have debated buying them the last two times I've been in the makeup section at Wal-mart. Great review, girly. Missed you on the blog and hope you're doing great! :)
ReplyDeleteI never saw the metallic ones, now I'm going to have to go back LOL! Definitely would be a fun look to try! Thank you so much Cara I have missed you guys, I hope your week has been great so far! XO -Kim
DeleteOh that color is so pretty and pigmented!! xo, Biana -BlovedBoston
ReplyDeleteSo pigmented, love it! Thanks for stopping in girly! XO -Kim
DeleteI love this bright shade of purple! I don't have really any purple lipstick in my extensive collection, so this would be fun to try. Plus, the packaging is so pretty! I hope you have a great rest of your week!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely so fun to try, and for such a great price! Thank you so much Katie, I hope you have a wonderful weekend! XO -Kim
DeleteWhat beautiful packaging, I think I would buy it alone for the packaging aswell, haha! This purple shade is gorgeous and it looks so pigmented! Thank you for sharing Kim, I hope you are well my lovely! :)
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LOL we are such bloggers, aren't we? It's super pigmented, so beautiful! Thank you so much for stopping in beautiful friend, so lovely to hear from you! XO -Kim
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