It's dreary winter here now. The clouds are hanging overbearingly low and an evil fog has been malingering over this region. I wake up in the morning and the skies are dark, it is chilly and the sun has foresaken me! (I think I need a sun lamp or something)
I've been looking wistfully over the Burberry Spring images looking at the bright cheerful colors. Of the Spring offering was this one particular Lip Glow in Mallow Pink. Apprently (thanks Google), Mallow is a plant considered a weed and from which blooms this happy pink flower.
| Source |
The color seems a bit like a lightened up cherry red, running definitely blue on my skin and on my lips. On my cool lips, it definitely runs into a bright, deep cool pink. I'm really liking this color. It is pigmented and can be worn alone and without another layer of lipstick underneath. It is really helping me face these grey days and makes me feel a teeny bit of Spring is here... you know, on my FACE!
Anyway, on the formula, it feels smooth going on. The tiny gold shimmers do contribute to a slightly gritty feel, but not terribly annoying to me. It is not a very sticky formula and the wear time is as I would expect for a gloss, about 2 or so hours. The SA mentioned a staining effect, but I haven't experienced that at all in my wears of this pretty color. I think this is due to my general Teflon skin. Oh yes, lest I forget, it also has the floral scent as do their other lip products.
What are you intrigued by for Burberry Spring? Anything catching your eyes?
I'm really intrigued by the glosses, especially the supposed staining effect - I read somewhere that someone did find that they stained, though now of course I have no idea where I read it.
ReplyDeleteI think I've seen that in a whole bunch of reviews! When I tried the YSL glossy stains, it didn't really stain on me either, so I think I'm immune to the effect. Becca Beach Tints don't really stain my lips either. (am bizzarro girl)
DeleteI'm not a fan of glosses but seem to keep buing them :) I ordered the eye shadow and brighter pink gloss from their spring collection but I like the look of the one you got as well, still guess I shouldn't be greedy ;)
ReplyDeleteI hate glosses! I don't know what possessed me. Pink Sweet Pea is the LE one right? That is pretty and bright. I had to take ahold of myself and not grab that one, too, since I have to remember I barely wear glosses. No blush for you, Replica?
DeleteYep, its the LE one, thought I'd best go with that one as I can't stand potential regret ;)
DeleteThe blushes, whilst they look very pretty from what I have seen online, I know would be too bright on my very pale self :)
Ahahaha! The Regret LE factor is a powerful force. I have resisted it many times and suffered the consequences! Yes those blushes are super bright. Good call.
Deletelol teflon skin. lol. anywho, this color is so pretty! i got pink sweet pea today, though perhaps i should have considered ALL THE SHADES!! Lol
ReplyDeleteThat LE shade was so pretty! I see we have the same makeup buying strategy: buy allllll teh things!
DeleteHey Bellyhead,
ReplyDeletethis is a very pretty color. I am thinking of getting this one too and the hydrangea blush :) Soo pretty!
Those both would be beautiful on you!!
DeleteUGh I tried to hard to resist it but dammit I want !
ReplyDeleteResistence is futile. You will be absorbed into the Burberry Collective.
Delete