This purchase was a last resort: I have drawers full of lipstick, but none of them seem to stay put on my lips when I take a sip of morning coffee or a bite of croissant. I picked up this gloss in Reliable Raspberry, and true to its name, one layer of liquid lip color held strong through an entire day of Orlando outlet shopping. I think I might have tried on more blouses and skirts than I’ll ever wear in my life, but what didn’t get left in the dressing room were my glossy lips. Oh, and did I mention I devoured some amazing sushi at a Japanese buffet afterwards?
I was way impressed by the lasting power of this product. The color didn’t even lighten after about 10 hours of normal activity, making it perfect for a night out with the girls or a hot date. The Reliable Raspberry shade was rich and smooth –the perfect mix of red and pink. It’s easy to rock with a breezy sundress but can carry over into those chilly fall months.



However, the shine didn’t last for more than an hour. To be fair, the instructions on the tube’s packaging state that the clear gloss should be reapplied as needed, but the lack of shimmer diminished the overall beauty of the color. And without reapplying the clear top coat, lips can become a bit dry and dull-looking. And don’t forget to let your lips dry fully once you swipe a coat of color across them –on my first try, I quickly topped my lips off with shine and was out the door. About two hours later, my lips were back to their natural pale pink. (This is all in the instructions, so make sure you read them!)
That being said, I definitely do suggest you give this gloss a shot. Just be sure to stow it in your purse for emergency shine touch ups.

-Diana Denza