e.l.f. LIP STAIN

4 COLORS
TARGET, EYESLIPSFACE.COM
$2.00

THE CLAIMS:

Get beautiful precision color that lasts for hours with this pigment rich lip stain marker. The pen-like tip lets you draw on color easily for a streak & smudge free professional look. Infused with nourishing Vitamin E to hydrate and moisturize lips.

THE INSPECTION:

These last a few days and then the felt tip drys out.  Even though they are only $2.00, I would not buy it again.  The colors are pretty.  My favorites are Nude Nectar, ( looks peachy nude) and Crimson Crush (a deeper brick red).  You cannot use the tip to draw on the color like the claims say.  You need to use the side of the tip to get the color on.  This drys your lips out and does not stay on very long to be a stain. You definitely need to put a lip balm or gloss over it.

REVLON JUST BITTEN LIPSTAIN + BALM

15 COLORS

$7.00 DRUGSTORE.COM

(PRICE VARIES AT DRUGSTORES)

THE CLAIMS: 

• Unique 2-in-1 lipstain and balm
• Kiss-proof color with soft shine
• Nourishing balm for supreme comfort
• Lightweight feel

 

THE INSPECTION:

Not so good.  The tip started drying out after a few days of use.  The color choices are really bold.  Too bright or too dark.  

I found a medium range color that I liked called "Forbidden".  It really didn't even stay on that long to be a stain.  The balm end does not retract up or down and when you take the top off, it keeps hitting it until it finally breaks off.  I like a lot of Revlon products, but I didn't like this.