Slick, Shine, and Sparkles

There is lip balm, there is lip stick, but another addition to the lip beauty product family is lip gloss. This is for a bit of color to the lips, but is quite different from lip stick. This allows for a bit of a shine to the lips that lip stick and lip balm do not offer. However, finding a good lip gloss is a little more difficult than finding a good lip stick. A common problem with lip gloss is the wetness and stickiness that is left on the lips. This is especially a problem for those girls with long hair, for obvious reasons. 

Victoria's Secret Passion Lip Gloss

This lip gloss can obviously be found at Victoria's Secret, but it costs a whopping $12, which is a bit too much, even for very good product. This lip gloss is passable, but I would not recommend it to most people. It has a somewhat short applicator stick and the "brush" is very stiff, which makes me think they just stuck some fabric on the stick to make it look like the product had a brush. The gloss does not spread on smoothly and it get stuck in chunks and takes awhile to spread evenly on the lips. It stays wet for a very long time and gets stickier as time goes on. 

Maybelline Shine Sensational Treat Me Sweet Lip Gloss

I found this lip gloss in the make up section of a Walgreens for $6.99. I was very hesitant to get this product because I really cannot stand the applicators that are straight from the bottle. I much prefer to have some sort of brush, as it offers more control and helps in precision when applying the product. However, since Maybelline is a pretty good company, I thought I would give it a try. Well, now I know to go with my gut feeling. The second I removed the cap a sickly scent filled my nostrils. It was the scent of an incredibly sweet bubblegum and it was completely overpowering. I was able to push past the scent and I applied it to my lips, thinking that the smell might be worth it if the product was good. Again, I was wrong. It was incredibly sticky and it took forever to dry. My  hair got stuck in it and the product stayed in it until I was able to wash it out. 

Revlon Colorburst Orchid Lip Gloss

 

The Revlon Colorburst Orchid Lip Gloss is another treasure I found in the make up department in Walgreens for $7.49. I was highly impressed with this product. The color is very subtle and it gives you a slight shine without being too obnoxious about it. The applicator stick is very long and it has a soft brush at the end of it. Yes, an actual brush that moves along with the shape of your lips. The gloss dries without making your lips feel dried out and it gives you lips a natural looking shine. 

Victoria's Secret: 3/5

Maybelline: 1/5

Revlon: 5/5