As a BzzAgent I received some COVERGIRL Blast Flipsticks for review. The following is my own unbiased opinion.
First, let's start with the
product name. "Blast Flipstick" doesn't exactly roll off the tongue. I
realize CG has launched an entire Blast line (like their Queen, Outlast,
NatureLuxe, etc) but it just seems so forced on this product. I think
Flipstick is a nice catchy name. Adding Blast just makes it .... clunky.
I don't think a product's name should factor in to your decision to
purchase it or not though, so on to the product itself.....
Packaging
This
is a double ended lipstick, all in one, thin
(for a lipstick) package. Its diameter is about the size of a dime so
you can easily throw it into a clutch for a night out. And I LOVE that
it has a clear cap which means you can see the product before you
purchase it. No surprises here!
Color Selection
There are a variety of colors 13 - corals, reds, purples, pinks and browns, so that's a plus, BUT you have to be into a very bold look. Some of these shades are VERY pigmented, to the point of being a bit too loud in my opinion. Others are quite nice though, so choose wisely!
The deal with the duo
CG says you get one creamy and one shimmer shade which each stick. The idea with this product is, by getting two complimentary shades you
can get multiple looks (take your look from day to night, for example) with one product. In theory, the
cream shade is a wearable day shade and by adding the shimmer you liven
things up a bit for more of a fun/night/party look. Also, depending on
your application method you can vary the look - only a touch of shimmer,
lots of shimmer,
ombre (applying the lighter/shimmery shade only in the center of your
lip while keeping the outer parts pure darker/cream)
STUNNER
I found Stunner (a bright pink-coral & orangy- golden shimmer)
a bit garish, and definitely not something I could wear to work or
to a casual lunch with friends. It's just too loud and I felt years
older wearing it. (To be sure, this isn't the best color choice for
someone of my blonde hair, blue eye, fair skin tone) Also, the "creamy" end of Stunner has glitter in it! which makes no sense to me and that glitter is VERY difficult to remove. Stunner majorly STAINS your lips.
The creamy side of this shade is really dry. The shimmer glides on nicely though.
VIXEN
Vixen (burgundy-ish & light frosty pink) is much more wearable than Stunner. It's appropriate for day and/or night and the formula is moisturizing and glides on easily.
Price
It retails at under $9. For two shades, that's a pretty good buy.
