“It’s magic, in a marker!”

After watching the season finale of America’s Next Top Model, I was very enticed to try this lip stain.  I’m an avid fan of lip stains, I enjoy color, and do not enjoy touch ups for the most part.  But would this lip stain fit my bill?

I’ll admit, I’m not a huge fan of CoverGirl, or most drug store brands (L’Oreal aside, along with Maybelline mascaras).  The quality is mainly subpar.

I went to Ulta to pick up a couple of these colors because I had a $5 off coupon for any purchase.  Figured I might as well get these while I picked up some new cream liner!  The colors I purchased were Wild Berry Wink (a pretty bright nearly-red, if not red.  Looks red on me!), and Sassy Mauve (a nice paler more natural color).  They were out of a couple of pretty pink colors I may go back to try out.

The packaging is a little off for me; it’s hard to tell the color you’re picking up without reading the bottom if you’re fumbling through your purse.  However, I do like these better than my L’Oreal Infallible Lipsticks *gasp* I know.  I said it.  I feel that the L’Oreal Infallibles stick too much to any dry or dead skin on the lips, while these give a more polished finish.

As for the marker applicator, I’m still undecided.

I thought these wore just as well as any other long-wear lip color I’ve used.  I also like that there is no top coat required!  I’m obviously very over the top coat, and if you don’t apply it in the correct time (after leaving the other color to dry for about a minute), you typically don’t get as long of a wear as you should.  Cover Girl eliminated this by putting it into one easy step.

I did have to touch up a couple of times throughout the day/night, but even this afternoon I have a little bit left on my lips!

While I don’t think this product works as well as perse Urban Decay’s Lip Envy, it does have more colors and a great color pay off as well as really smooth application.

My advice if you are using a lipstain or any longwear lip product:

• Exfoliate your lips prior to applying.  The dead skin flakes off often times throughout the day and eating and drinking, thus so does your lip color!  Eliminating this will help your product last longer.
• Still use a lip liner.  Your lips will be more defined.
• Avoid any lip moisturizers directly prior to applying.  If you need to apply some, apply it 10-20 minutes before your lip stain application.  Otherwise, it will not stick so directly to your lips and may come off.  Bummer
• You can still use a lipgloss over these!  They’ll look super pretty with a complimentary or clear gloss, otherwise most long-wear colors tend to be matte.

More Outlast Lip Stain colors I plan on getting:

• Berry Smooch
• Teasing Blush
• Everbloom Kiss
• Plum Pout

For more information regarding CoverGirl Outlast Lipstains, visit CoverGirl.com!

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