So I just had a Pepsi Max Kick and I think I can actually feel my blood in my veins so I apologise for any insanity that comes out via this post. But in a special way, it might also help me articulate my love for this lip tar! I bought this from Lipstick Republic a month or so ago and I adore it! Stained glosses are a genius idea and I definitely want to purchase a few more colours.
So I bought Meta, a vibrant orange-red in the tube, but applies as more of an orange-pink on the lips, but I assume this would change depending on pigmentation etc. Unlike a regular lip tar, you can be more liberal with the amount of product used, making it a bit easier for beginners. It also means you can apply it more sheer.
Like the lip tars, stained glosses last for a few hours, though the gloss dissipates once you've had a drink or two. I always wear a clear lip pencil to contain it because I'm assuming that lip tars would bleed easily without it due to their texture. The stain for Meta isn't too obvious due to it's colour and my own lip colour.
Speaking of texture, the stained glosses are still silky soft and smell of sweet peppermint (which I love!). I also love the packaging - super easy to throw in my purse as the lip tar tube comes in a plastic ziploc bag with a mini brush for easy application.
I bought this for $18AUD at lipstickrepublic.com and I fully plan or purchasing more. I love how it has all the elements of a lip tar, but as a gloss so it feels far more hydrating and less harsh on my lips, especially when they're still recovering from winter. The price is appropriate too, considering the sheer amount of product you get. Meta has totally been a game changer for me and the perfect introduction into OCC lip tars.
xo Bridget
