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Coming in four shades, these lipsticks are weightless, water-resistant and long-lasting and can be used on their own for a bold solid colour or as a topper in the centre of the lips to add a bit of depth. I love this tip as I have found quite useful when I want to add a little something to a flat-looking lip colour.
The doe foot applicator has a bit of a curve to hug the lips which also acts as a reservoir so I don't have to double dip (with the exception of the shade "Amethyst"). As promised, the lipstick swatches are indeed very pigmented, applied in one coat and the formula was very smooth to apply both in the swatches and on the lips.
Violet Sapphire*
I love magenta shades like "Violet Sapphire" and as bright as it was, I found it really easy to wear. I wouldn't feel self-conscious wearing this out at all (or maybe now I've gotten used to it!).
Opal Sable*
"Open Sable" is super metallic and one I would use as a topper and not a full lipstick as I felt like I should have been an alien on "The Fifth Element".
Amethyst*
"Amethyst" was the only shade that applied a wee bit patchy so I went back into the tube with the wand to even out the color.
Ruby*
"Ruby" was actually my favourite of the group as I loved the intensity and the slight sparkle to the lips. For a bright red, it was also one that felt comfortable and complimented my skin tone nicely.
Final verdict: These liquid lipsticks did not budge an entire 10 hours! They dry down very quickly and there is absolutely zero transfer. The only drawback is that these are not very hydrating. The combination of zero transfer and hydration is one that I don't think is possible at this stage of liquid lipstick formulation. When I wore these, I was very aware that I was wearing a liquid lip as I had that sort of "helmet" feeling, but they did look VERY good and I knew I wouldn't have to worry about migration to my teeth or smearing onto my skin. If you are a newbie liquid lipstick wearer or someone who prefers a moisturized lip all the time this might not be the formation for you, but if you are looking for no-fuss fancy looking lip, definitely try these out!
You can find the Avon Glimmerkiss Liquid Lipsticks at www.avon.ca or through your local Avon representative.
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