Stain it

I haven't been blessed with naturally red lips like some of my friends so I am left to try my best with all the lipsticks, glosses etc. in hopes of avoiding the walking dead look. The only trouble I find with lipsticks and glosses is that it doesn't take long before I have pretty much eaten all the colour from my lips.

I have often wondered exactly how many tubes I have consumed over the years and if they are all still sitting in my stomach next to the maraschino cherries and wads of chewing gum.

So what better than a stain.



THE PRODUCT: BENETINT POCKET PAL

PRODUCT CLAIM: It is kiss proof amd water-proof and that you can use it not only on the lips but on the cheeks as well. It is supposed to give you sheer colour for an "innocent, yet provactive glow" ???

THE EXPERIENCE: The suggested way to use it is to apply it to the lips with a q-tip as a base for any lipstick or lipgloss you prefer to use on top. For the cheeks they suggest drawing 3 stripes across the cheeks and blending it in circular motions with your fingertips. I didn't go for the 3 stripes only because it seemed a bit too much but it is best to blend it in with your fingertips for the best placement. As for the lips I found blending it in with fingertips worked best.

THE VERDICT: I have to admit, I really liked this product. For the cheeks it does give you that rosy glow that seems natural even for the oddest of skintones like myself. For the lips you just need to make sure that they are not dry or cracked otherwise you will end up looking like an extra from a zombie movie. Also you will want to make sure that you spread it more towards the outer parts of your lips because if you don't there will be more colour on the inside looking like you have been sucking on a red lollipop. With the shiny clear gloss as a top coat you end up with a really nice effect.

As for the lasting colour, it will last longer than any lipstick and keeps its colour long after the gloss has worn off. For the cheeks pretty much all day.

MARKS: 10/10

PRICE $20

NOTE: Just be careful when opening the tint. Make sure it is upright otherwise you will have everywhere but on your lips.