Monday 4 February 2013

Products I Can't Live Without #2 - Lipcote

Hello! Sorry for the distinct lack of blogging lately, I'm just going to quickly blame my job once again and move on...

You may have seen my 1st product that I cannot live without - Clarins' Beauty Flash Balm (see the post here) and now I will introduce you to the 2nd... Lipcote.

I'm aware that a lot of blogger aren't particularly keen on Lipcote like I am, but hear me out...



I wear a lot of bright lipsticks, because I'm just a show-off like that (and I have the mentality of a 4-year old who likes shiny bright things). My main concern with wearing such products is longevity; making sure that they can last for a long time without transferring onto clothes, glasses, mugs, boyfriends and so forth. And Lipcote helps immensely with this mammoth task. After I've applied my chosen lippie, I fire this on over the top and it means whatever I'm wearing lasts all day/all night without getting everywhere.

Most people complain that it smells like turpentine/nail polish remover. Yes it does, there's no escaping this fact. However, that slightly unpleasant smell disappears within a minute once it dries and then no more smell! Just lovely lip colour sealed in. I've never had much issue with scents/smells in my cosmetics, but I know some folk do so it's worth pointing out. For me, the slight whiffiness is overpowered by the amazing staying power this gives to your lip products.

One tip for using this though: make sure your lips are well moisturised, and you have no broken/dry skin on the lips. Otherwise this will sting like an absolute (cover your ears kids) bastard.

If you're a lipstick addict like me, it's worth a go, because I've yet to find anything that gives lipstick as much staying power as this does. If I apply this before a night out, I won't need to touch up all night, that's how good this is.

Have you tried Lipcote? What are your thoughts on it?

Christina xo

6 comments:

  1. Its sounds like just what I need! Not sure if I want to buy it in case its not for me though. Thats the problem with mixed reviews x
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    1. Don't get me wrong, I literally can't live without this over my lipsticks. I just figured I'd better warn folks about things they might not like.

      I would give it a go, meant to say it's only around £3-4 so it's not too expensive to try :)

      Christina xo

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  2. I've used the Rimmel version of this and wasn't sure..have you used the Rimmel one? Wondering how it compares!

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    1. I haven't actually, I didn't even know Rimmel had anything like this. Will have to give it a go, what's it called?

      Christina xo

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    2. Lipstick lock, it's a very pale pink colour in a little bottle and normally hides somewhere at the bottom of a Rimmel stand x

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  3. I've just nominated you for the Liebster award coz you're so great ;) haha http://bellissimabeauty18.blogspot.ie/2013/02/liebster-award.html

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