Review- Liptini Tint and Gloss

Try your hand at lip cocktailing by choosing from the featured Straight Up Color lipsticks, shade altering Mixer lip pencils and special effect Topper glosses below, and watch your concoction come to life. Need inspiration? Check out our specialty cocktail recipes.

How cool! You get to mix and match the colors of your Lip Cocktail for yourself! I love it! The colors are also available solo for $16.50 each for both the Cordial Shimmering Lip & Cheek Tints and the Topper Gloss.
I have to say, minus one major set-back this is my new favorite product. It will never be lost to the bottomless pit that is my purse! The color I received is "framboise" for the Tint and "Frappe" for the Topper Gloss. I absolutely love the colors. They leave my pout with this fantastic dramatic fuchsia, but it isn't over the top at all, just really really pretty. In fact the day I got it a customer told me that "you should try to always wear that shade of lipstick." Whoa! Right out of left field too! I did nothing to prompt this comment other than paint my lips... I am impressed. The tint lasts for hours and hours, and while you will need to apply the gloss a bit more frequently it still has some really good staying power. The gloss is a really nice consistancy with no major flavor, and in my opinion is a perfect 10. The tint, unfortunatly, does not score the same. I love the color, the staying power, the dry time, everything about how it wears, but as you apply it it smells really bad. Almost like mildewy fabric. Gross. But you only need to go through the stink once a day, so far it hasn't deterred me from loving this product!

Review- Becca Glossy Lip Tint

Glossy Lip Tint is a heavy duty, translucent gloss that makes the lips look full and youthful. Perfect for day or a suble evening look and conditions the lips with long lasting shine. $22.00

This is a great gloss. I put it on this morning around 6:45 am and here I am with my lips still shining away. I have the sheery shimmery Angel's Kiss color of this gloss and I really love it compared to all the other clear glosses I have and have tried. I don't remember one with this type of staying power. My only qualms are that it's a bit sticky (which annoys my boyfriend a little) but he'll get over it. I love the teeny brush and the compact size, and the stay put attitude that it has.

CitySlicker Says:

I have this in Sugar Plum and if you look at the swatch, it looks like a vibrant purple so when I swiped this on the lippies I was utterly stunned at the color. It turns into a perfect fuchsia without being over the top. I think it looks like a healthy flushed pink with a kick; it brings out the pink in my own lips. I swipe one coat on the top and one on the bottom and I am ready to rock. It’s really shiny, completely comfortable and not sticky. I do notice that I need to reapply every couple of hours, not a big deal but by reapplying it vamps up the glossiness. I have a tan right now so it’s a super summer color... I swear you will be surprised when you see how this applies as opposed to the color in the tube. In this case looks are completely deceiving! I will wear this till the tube dries up!

Sheba says:

Becca Glossy Lip Tint is a swirl of color that applies to your lips so easily and smoothly. The color (mine is Cassis) is very vibrant, yet not too much. This shade is one that looks good with one layer or a couple. I would describe it as a swirl or mauves -- some look a bit lighter, then some appear frosted, and others seem more matte. There m also might be a touch of cocoa color in there. To be honest I hate to put my interpretation of the colors as you just might see it differently so you would really need to look at it yourself for your thoughts on it. The result of the blend if absolutely beautiful when you apply it. I have mentioned before that I am a person who needs to reapply my products often as I am hard on them. This stays a little longer than the usual but even if it did not I would not complain. It is me and not the product -- I am rough on it. I did not find it sticky but then even if I had -- it would not have remained sticky for long with me. This particular shade will look well and shine on the pale face or a tan face. I have tried it both ways and it wears well day or night. The glossiness is just about right - shiney, but not ridiculous. Some brands can make my lips look like I poured oil on my lips. Becca is a bit costly but I can tell you I have been using it off and on for a quite a while and it looks barely used. . . it will last a long time and so you get your moneys worth.

Review - The Balm Plump your Pucker Tinted Gloss

Here's a pretty cool lip gloss, rather than just being pretty and pink (I have here the Strawberry my Shortcake color) it also has ingredients which plump up the size of your lips. I have used a few other plumpers before (Like Dr. Copeland's brand), and The Balm version is pretty good. I have to say I prefer Dr. Copeland's a little more, probably because it smooths on a lot easier and is less sparkly, but this stuff will definitely do on a night out or on a cute weekend outing. I definitely notice a fuller feeling and look to my lips after using it a few times a day for a week, and the color looks great. In fact I think the color would look great on almost any complexion. Sephora also offers every color available (I believe there are almost 20 colors) and for $14 it's a bargain compared to some other plumping lip treatments. Really my only beef is how hard it is to apply, it's a bit thick, but that's barely a complaint at all, and really it's working great.


Joyce says:

Berry My Cola is the shade I tried, but it’s a beautiful soft raspberry/strawberry color on me; and, smells like a cherry cola. Big Yum Factor! I have small lips (not thin, but not full), so am always interested in seeing what lip plumpers are going to do. Short of injections, lip plumpers can only do so much. However, I’m pleased with how my lips look and feel when I wear this product. They do seem to fill out a bit, which is remarkable since it doesn’t have the “sting” of similar products I’ve tried…and even a $50 product I tried once didn’t make my lips look as good as Balm does.

Deedlejuse says:

The shade I tried was "My Grapefruit" and honestly, I'm in love. It is a very neutral shade, almost transparent really, but there is a lot of shine. I am 23, and I don't really have any complaints with the way my lips look fullness-wise, and I don't have too many small lines for it to tackle. Even so, I think my lips look killer when I wear this balm. It makes you more aware of your pout because of the consistency and it tingles just a little , so you sort of hold your lips in a different way than if you have nothing or even regular lip gloss on. Really my favorite part of this balm is the smoothness to it. Amanda S mentioned that her complaint was the thickness, and I'm really really surprised. The color I have is not sticky or thick at all! I actually keep wanting to put it on, even when my lips are just dry and I need some moisture. I really like my color, and I might try some of the other ones, but I'm pretty sold on My Grapefruit!

Sheba says:

'Passion My Fruit' is my selection and I really like it. I don't think it does a lot of lip plumping - some, but not a lot. Your lips appear to be a bit plumper and that is nice. I have to be honest -- I did not expect a big difference as I have tried some of the more expensive ones with less results. However, the color and smoothness to this brand makes it much better suited for me. I found it very easy to apply and it went on very smoothly. The color I selected is very flattering and I do believe it would be on just about anyone. I did not see a color I would not want to try. It seems to last a little longer than usual for me. I wear through all lip products pretty fast. I am very happy with this and will definitely be getting some more of the many colors available. Actually the $14 price is a little higher than I usually go but this does have the color and it feels good. It doesn't take a lot to give you the coverage you want so I am betting I will get my money's worth.

Movie Maven says:

First of all: what's with these names? Are they supposed to be innuendos? The one I have is called "Ruby my Grapefruit." Is that supposed to be sexy? Whatever the case, I thoroughly enjoyed this gloss, weirdo names or not. At first, I thought the name was an allusion to the color, but it turns out it's talking about flavor too! And the flavor was actually good! Hooray! So be forewarned if you're shy about the flavored stuff. Sparkly and delicious, and without the stinging action of some lip plumping products, the gloss shines up your lips and doesn't get sticky. I didn't notice a huge difference in the size of my pucker, but I'm pretty okay with my lips as it is. Definitely worth a try, though, for the shine and flavor alone.

CitySlicker Says:

In all honesty, I would have never given this color or gloss a second look. I have had bad experiences with lip plumping glosses; they are overpriced and fall short of my expectations. When I got this one I was thinking... I am going to put my lips through being completely dried out, stinging and then getting really red and raw looking... I am so happy share that this gloss is the exception. I found that upon application, it reminds me of the old York Peppermint patty commercials... My lips felt transported to a cool mountaintop full of minty freshness and slight tingle... The shade I have is called “Root Beer My Float” it’s a shimmery gold with flecks of gold within. I wear it alone and it really enhances my natural lip color with a pretty put together look. I also layer over my lipstick to create a more glossy shine look... The plumping is minimal but I do see a tiny difference. I will use this till the last swab and I will be checking out the other colors when I head to Sephora... I am really shocked at how much I like this gloss; it’s got just the right amount of light stickiness!

Hillary says:

I was with Cityslicker in my initial lack of excitement to try another plumping lipgloss. I haven't had the best of luck with these things and they usually feel more like Chinese Water Torture than something meant to beautify my lips. But I was pleasantly surprized with Plump Your Pucker. I didn't see a huge "size" difference in my lips, but I really enjoy the cooling sensation of the gloss. My color "Spike My Punch" is the perfect light alternative to red lipstick. It's a red gloss that goes where red lipstick can't (or at least shouldn't) when you've done a heavy eye and cheek. The color looks pure cherry red in the tube, but comes out a nice cool mixture between cherry and blue red. This one is certainly worth it's more than affordable price!

Maria says:

Well, "Hottie my Toddie" and call me happy. As a few of the others attested to above - I too was of the "yea, yea, another lip plumper, ho hum" . Having tried many others only to either be horrified by a red rim around my lips or a holy cow burning sensation and no plumping...I was skeptical. Also, the color I received is not one I'd go for normally as it is a gold-ish, brown-ish color and I'm a coral, pinky, plummy kinda gal. However....this is nice and sheer on me, more of a balm feeling than a shiny gloss feeling. It does evoke a pepperminty feel on your lips, but nothing that hurts or dries. It's quite moisturizing actually. I don't see any difference in the size of my lips so I can't attest its plumping capabilities, but as a lip balm/gloss it is quite nice. Oh, and the color is surprisingly okay for me! Who'd a thunk?

Review - Rosie Jane Lip Dew

A highly moisturizing tinted lip gloss, made with a base of Shea butter and bees wax its a must have for the summer.
In a range of 3 colours, they can be worn on their own or over your favorite lipstick.

This is a really cool looking lipgloss. The one I have with me is the "Tara Tottergrass" version which is clear with these cool bubbles going through it. It's really unlike any other lipgloss I've tried in that it contains shea butter and beeswax but isn't filmy or greasy on my lips, and ALSO, much to my adoration: it's not sticky! I really abhor a lipgloss that goes on thick and is so sticky I feel like it's about to seal my mouth permanently shut. I was really afraid that this gloss, being so rich and bubbly in it's cute pink/clear container, was going to be really thick and sticky. Thankfully it's not, and rather goes on quickly and thinly enough not to feel heavy, and stays put and is nice and shiny for a long time, without feeling sticky or heavy. They say it can be used over lipstick, and I agree, it doesn't seem to rub off easily and isn't heavy at all. This is definitely going to be the gloss of choice in my purse until I use the last bit!

Review - Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss

Get delicious shine with shades that taste as good as they look.

This is a great little lip gloss, I can't believe Victoria's Secret sells these three for $15, that's pretty cheap considering the size and how cute and great they are. My Favorite is the "I want Candy" color, a pale pale pink that just makes my lips shiny and soft. It goes on super easy and it's sticky, BUT it is thick, don't be fooled, and has staying power. Well, staying power that is... if you don't lick it all off because it tastes so good. I'd honestly never really considered buying cosmetics or body products before from VS, but I will consider it now considering the price and how cool it is.

Review - MAC Tinted Lipglass

A unique lip gloss available in a wide variety of colours that can create a high gloss, glass-like finish or a subtle sheen. Designed to be worn on its own, over Lip Pencil or Lipstick, Tinted Lipglass is the perfect product for creating shine that lasts. It's pigmented, very shiny and can impart subtle or dramatic colour. It contains Jojoba Oil to help soften and condition the lips. Tinted Lipglass is packaged in a convenient bottle with a sponge tip applicator that provides a quick, smooth, even application.

Versatility is key with this MAC favorite, you can wear it lightly for that simple sheen or give your lips dramatic shine with a few more swipes. But buyer beware, if you can’t quite pull off the glassy look you’ll end up looking like you slapped a bunch of chicken grease on your lips and I’m certain that no one’s going for that look.

Personally, I prefer MAC Lipglass’ Revealing shade, it’s a nude color that suits most complexions and looks great when applied lightly.

Drawbacks to Lipglass include an odd scent that smells somewhat like liquid concealer and the very small bottle you get which doesn’t quite match up to the price.

But with over 50 shades, MAC’s Tinted Lipglass is sure to have a shade for even the pickiest of consumers.

4.8g/0.17 oz bottle, $14.00

Review - Unforgivable Woman Perfume

Unforgivable Woman embodies the essence of sensuality that intoxicates the senses. This delicate blend of bergamot, orange flower, jasmine and coco de mer is captured in a deep rose gold bottle that glistens with femininity. A seductive scent that expresses what it is to be the unforgivable woman.

After the tremendous success of Hip-Hop mogul Sean ‘P Diddy’ Comb’s debut men’s fragrance, Unforgivable, I knew that I had to get my hands on the women’s version of this popular fragrance once it was released.

Advertised as a blend of bergamot, orange flower, jasmine and coco de mer, Unforgivable Woman is sexy, sassy, and seductive. I’m big on aesthetics and the whole ’less is more’ movement so I love the simple rose-gold glass bottle, it’s charming and classy something I’m sure P Diddy was aiming for with his latest fragrance.

Although Unforgivable Woman scores major points with its aesthetics and sultry scent, its longevity is lacking. I purchased the parfum vaporisateur and my usual two sprays to the wrists seemed to last only about two to three hours. To my delight, the perfume was part of a set that included three lip glosses, but to my disappointment the three lip glosses all looked exactly the same when I tried them even though they varied greatly in color (nude pink, mauve brown, and a sparkly rouge color). As a lip gloss fanatic this was somewhat of a disappointment.

Overall, I’m in love with the scent, but when it comes to choosing fragrances longevity is a major factor for me and Unforgivable Woman just doesn’t stack up.

2.5 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, $55
4.2 oz Eau de Toilette Spray, $75