Before I begin this review, I want to mention how flawed and dumb the design of the packaging is! It always tips over and knocks everything on my desk onto the floor, creating a huge mess! This happens at least once or twice a week!
Whoever thought it was a great idea to make the base too small, the container too heavy, and the shape too rounded… π€¦π»♀️
Whoever came up with this design needs to be sued!! π
The product, on the other hand, is actually good!
I chose the Cherry shade, which is a sheer red. It has a nice, soft scent that doesn't linger, and it gives my lips a subtle glossy tint without being overly sticky. I also really like using it on top of lipstick because it enhances the colour and gives my lips that slightly glossy, polished look.
What surprised me is that, unlike a lot of lip glosses I've used, this one doesn't leave my lips feeling dry after wearing it. It gives me the glossy effect without that uncomfortable, sticky feeling I sometimes get from traditional lip glosses.
The only downside is that the shine doesn't last very long — it disappears pretty much immediately after eating or drinking, so I do find myself reapplying it throughout the day.
A lot of people have compared this to Clarins' Lip Comfort Oil, but having used both, I think they're actually quite different.
Clarins is thicker and feels more substantial on the lips. It's also much more of a self-contained product that I can wear on its own. This one, on the other hand, works really well on top of lipstick. I think of it more as a finishing product that adds a little shine and tint rather than something I would necessarily wear by itself.
The applicator
The applicator is a thin paddle, and it gives me just enough product to cover about half of my lips at a time. I actually really like this because it gives me good control over how much product I use. I never feel like I'm accidentally putting on too much.
Pros:
- Sheer cherry-red tint
- Soft, pleasant scent that doesn't linger
- Adds a subtle glossy finish
- Works really well over lipstick
- Not overly sticky
- Doesn't leave my lips feeling dry
- Paddle applicator gives good control
- Easy to apply without overusing the product
Cons:
- THE PACKAGING. >___<
- The container tips over way too easily
- The small base + heavy, rounded container is a terrible combination
- Not as versatile as Clarins' Lip Comfort Oil
- Sheer colour may not be enough for people looking for a more noticeable tint
I've had quite a few bad experiences with Sephora-branded products, so I'm actually really glad this isn't one of them!
Well… except for that cursed container. π
The product itself is good. The packaging, however, is a completely different story. π
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