I didn't know what to expect with these lip lustres. I had first heard about them at other blogs.
They sounded just different and interesting enough from other lippies that I have that I wanted to give them a try.
Here's how Fyrinnae describes them:
...these are NOT intended to be like lipgloss. This product is a non-sticky lipcolour "stain", leaving moisturizing colour on your lips but no goopy tackiness. These are made to be opaque, as in not transparent, though the semi-sheer shades, usually the very pale ones, are noted in the shade description. They are a relatively dry product because we pack as much colour into them as possible, but the ingredients are not drying. No silicones, no beeswax, no dyes, no clay, no "absorbants". This means, due to the high concentration of natural butters, they are thinner in a warm environment, thicker when it's cool.
I expected them to be more of a stain, color but no texture, but they feel like a cross between lipstick and lipgloss on the lips. They go on silky, feel moisturizing, and the color is lush. As I wear it, it feels drier, but still moist. I doubt it will migrate.
Lip Lustres: (L to R) Lollipop-pop, Shibuya, Glitter Kittiez, Type A
Lollipop-pop
This is a gorgeous color. In the tube, it looks like a pink apricot, the kind of color I wouldn't reach for, but on the lip it is shot with the most gorgeous orchid. Fyrinnae calls is a fun vibrant light pink with a blue highlight with a Lychee scent. The first lychees I ever had were in China. They are so delicious! Then I saw that one summer, and maybe every summer, our local fruit and veggie market offers some from a local woman who has a tree. Yum yum!!
Again, to me, I don't notice a taste or scent. If it is there, it is very slight.
This is the one that I will try 2:1 with Shibuya. Maybe even today! Picture to follow.
This is out of focus, but shows the orchid:
Visual Kei Described as bright pink.
I don't notice a taste or scent, though Fyrinnae says Strawberry Cotton Candy.
Shibuya
On me: very deep, almost Goth plum. Described as dark, plum wine. I don't notice a taste or scent, though Fyrinnae says coconut.
I expected it would be a bit brighter, but I had planned to create a shade with a lighter shade. Picture of combined shade to follow later.
In the container, it looks like there are tiny red sparklies. But on the lips, it is melded into the shade.
Glitter Kittiez
This is a very wearable, medium pink. It is actually a tad darker than it photographed and is shot through with some orchid. Fyrinnae called it a deep, sparkly magenta pink with a Virgin Mojito scent. As with the others, I don't taste or smell anything.
Type A
This is a pretty leans-to-warm red. I applied it softly. Fyrinnae describes the color as a shimmery, rich garnet red with a Lychee scent. I don't taste or smell anything.
My Take
Their sampling program is very generous, so it is easy to try several colors reasonably. I love that for the price of one lippie in a store, I can sample several colors.
If you haven't tried them, you should! Let me know if you do.
What do you think?
If you have tried them, what are your favorite colors? How do you feel about them?
Karin
5 the price is reasonable $2.50 each for 3.5 ml; or $4.50 each for 5.8 ml
5 for color
5 for feel and how it lasts
3 it is not as moist as lipstick or lip gloss; you will have to determine if you can wear this everyday all the time or will need to alternate with more familiar forms
Originally posted 2009-04-02 09:37:12.
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