Here’s the deal. As my age gets bigger, my top lip gets smaller. I call it the “disappearing lip syndrome.” Others probably call it gravity. Whatever.
It's no secret that my toxic trait is buying things I don’t need at 3a.m. while doom scrolling Instagram, the Book of Face, or TikTok.
I was doom scrolling a few nights ago and saw a shitton of videos with women raving about a lip stain or lip liner. I'm skeptical but generally willing to try out a new lip product. Especially a stain that's actually a stain. not a lip stick. or gloss. or other goop.
While
I'll never understand women with full, plump lips, bragging about over
lining them and making them even better looking, I do understand those
of us with thin, or disappearing, lips. So I
purchased two of the stains I saw. Two different brands. Both similar "nude" colors. And while I like both, one
out performed the other. Not by a lot,
but I like the color better because it matches my own lip color closer than the
other. The preferred stain is:
WonderskinBeauty. In Whimsical (warm rose) color.
Holy. Cannoli.
When I tell you that this liner made my upper lip look like it exists! Like it hasn't slowly disappeared. I am impressed. Legit. Over lining is tricky. You don't want to look like you've over lined. You don't want garish clown makeup. But you also want the illusion of having actual lips.
This product delivered.
There are two kinds of Wonderskin lip stain/tint. One requires the use of a spray on activator. I did NOT get that one. I got the wipe off. I first left the product on for about 15 seconds and wiped it off. There was good color. Noticeable color. This morning I left it on for about 30 maybe 45 seconds. Much deeper color. And, this product appears to be buildable.
Importantly, it really is long lasting. Waterproof. Transfer proof. A legit matte finish lip stain. You can add gloss or chapstick on top should you choose.
OF NOTE: First, the product has a smell. It’s not a horribly unpleasant smell, but it’s there. Second, the little blue flakes that you wipe off to reveal the color are messy. Not end of world messy, but noticeable. Third, it’s not cheap. You’re dropping around $20.
ALSO, by way of full disclosure: Utilizing my toxic trait, I purchased this product with my own money (it's not a freebie try out or paid review) but the link included here is an Amazon link and I may earn a small a commission (like super small. cents. literally).
Anyway, I like this product. I put it on at 7:30a and it’s now 2:30ish and I’ve drank coffee, eaten lunch, drank a Coke Zero, and it’s still here! The color is not as deep as this morning but peeps, I still have what looks like an upper lip. So, I’ll keep this product in my rotation.
WonderskinWonder Blading Lip Stain (on sale at Amazon now!) with over 30 colors to choose from.
I have
another brand (the 3rd that I’m trying) that will be delivered in a week
or so. I’ll get around to dropping a
review for the 1st and 3rd I've tried hopefully this month. If
I remember. And don’t work myself to death between now and then.
