ARGH! My poor lips are taking such a beating from this record-setting cold snap we are experiencing in my city! They are chapped. They are cracked. They are hideous right now. I’ve been plastering on a favourite all-natural shea butter lip balm regularly that’s really helping, but the colourless formula is leaving me a little bored. So, I’ve been adding Clinique’s Pop Lip Shadows on top for a burst of colour.
These Pop Lip Shadows are gorgeous just on their own! The packaging is sleek and sharp. They look almost like a makeup weapon and I’m feeling them hard.
I received four vibrant pink colours to test and all of them are making me feel very “tropical vacation” during the dead of winter right now.
A really interesting formula, these lip shadows are (gettin’ my Yoda on here). Vibrant powders deliver a hugely pigmented shade which is deeply rich and matte. I looked at the sponge tip applicator skeptically and was relieved when I read that it was anti-bacterial. No nasty growth is happening in these applicators.
As I’m giving my lizard lips a rest from my favourite matte lipsticks, these are still allowing me to rock my preferred matte look thanks to applying a little balm beforehand. I’m loving that my lips can heal while still looking pouty and colourful. PRO TIP: use a matte lip balm before applying these to keep that velvety, matte effect.
Super easy to apply, simply screw the top on which loads the colour onto the sponge applicator, unscrew and apply to lips as you would any normal lipstick. Voilà! You look like you’ve just eaten a cherry popsicle.
I received Fuchsia Pop, Blossom Pop, Fiesta Pop and Crimson Pop and I’m loving each and every one of these happy colours. Each of these lip shadows pop on my skin tone and I promise, make you feel a bit brighter and happier as you step out into the winter cold.
Sigh…I gotta admit…I really wish I was wearing these while stepping into the Caribbean Sea. Back to checking out those travel deals…
*Press samples provided in exchange for my honest opinion.
Dominique is a Canadian-based fashion and beauty influencer with a strong voice in Ottawa’s black community. Since launching her blog Style Domination in 2015, she has amassed a global fanbase. Dominique shares her life through beautiful imagery and compelling story-telling that speaks to her fans on a personal level. She’s been featured in The Guardian, Flare, The Kit and Cityline. She also hosts events for Dress for Success, the Gem Conference, and has been named a United Way Person 2 Know for the past three years.
Loving these tips!
xo
L
A Lacey Perspective
Oh I’m need to try these!
xo!
Shelby
I want to try them out! I’m loving the colors!
http://www.rdsobsessions.com
Love all of these colors!!
xo megan
Such fun products! Clinique has some of the best stuff! I will need to try! 🙂
McKenzie
http://thrivergirl.com
Author
It’s a rock solid brand!
Ooh, love the colors as well! I’m going to have to stop and grab a few to try out for myself!
Kileen
cute & little
Author
They are so fun, Kileen! Enjoy!
These look amazing! I’m dying to try them!
Liz
Loving these colors. I’ve heard so many great things about these. I really need to give them a try!
xo Laura Leigh
http://www.louellareese.com
That sounds amazing! Will have to check these out!
Belle | One Awesome Momma
Such pretty shades!!
Those lipsticks are amazing. Love the colors!!
xoxo,
Angelle
http://www.dashingdarlin.com
I really love this packaging! so many gorgeous shades