The Makeup Box

Bubblegum- or Hot-Pink Lip Glosses (plus Swatches)

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Anonymous:

hello! i really like to wear bubblegum pink colored lip glosses, kind of with lots of pigment? i’m thinking things like nyc kiss gloss “jay walkin’ jam”- it’s the only one i have and i am almost running low. do you have any suggestions?

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LOTS!!!

I don’t love glosses but when I do wear them, I like those with plenty of color. I’d call NYC Jay Walkin’ Jam a Coral- or Strawberry-Pink more than a Bubblegum (pale) pink because it’s got a red/coral tone to it.

The most similar shade to it would be:

1. Revlon Colorburst Lipgloss in Strawberry - This is slightly more opaque and pigmented than the NYC, which is quite translucent. Texture is thick but not too sticky.

2. NYX Doll Pink Lip Gloss (round) - One of my favorite and super affordable. Doll Pink is a blue-based hot pink which is really flattering on many skin tones. If you’re afraid of wearing an electric pink lipstick, this is a lighter way to wear the look. Texture is nice and non-sticky.

3. Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss in Pink Pop - This gloss is a cult classic for a reason. It’s bright and rich enough to give you beautiful juicy pink lips, but it’s not too red, not too coral, not too blue, and not too bright. It’s also not sticky.

4. Bourjois Effet 3D Max Gloss in 63 Rose Eclat - The most subtle of the lot, this gloss is a soft translucent candy-mauve which is very easy to wear. This is the most sparkly of the lot too, but you won’t feel gritty bits of glitter. Lightweight and non-sticky, but can sink into lines in your lips.

5. MAC True Babe Lipglass (Limited Edition) - Hot, hot pink. I don’t know if MAC will ever bring this back but I love this. Really thick and sticky like all MAC Lipglasses are, but this will give you good coverage without sinking into grooves and cracks in your lips. NYX Doll Pink is a bit more blue-toned, but on the lips, it’s almost an exact dupe.

6. Shu Uemura Lip Gloss in PK 359 - The only gloss I have in a squeeze-tube because most squeeze-y glosses tend not to be very pigmented. And I like pigmentation. But this is a lovely true fuchsia that borders on strawberry pink. Great if you don’t like blue-based pinks but don’t want any sparkle either. Not cheap though.

7. Face Shop Face it Extreme Rouge Gloss in PK102 - The true Barbie Pink gloss. Muted mauve-tone similar to Pink Nouveau in shade. This is a very sticky, very opaque lip gloss which is gorgeous on those who are pale- to medium-skinned.

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Honorary mention: If you want something super-saturated, try Cherry On Top by Lime Crime, which is an intensely-opaque, sparkly, cherry-pink. I did not list this with the rest because this is more like a lipstick than a gloss, and is very different from NYC Jay Walkin’ Jam.

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@  icanseetheheartssinking: Cool, thanks for the tip on the Kat von D glosses! (I don’t think my local Sephora carries them :(, but I’ll check it out!)

Milani Haute Flash Full Coverage Shimmer Lipglosses (lip swatches and review)

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I might be a little late to the Haute Flash game, but I found out not too long ago that Milani has come up with a line of full coverage Shimmery Glosses which remind me suspiciously of MAC and Lime Crime ones. 

Of course, I was curious if a drugstore brand could really match up to the high-end ones, so here’s the run-down.

There are 6 shades I believe, but I only got 4; 

102 Flashy: Neon sparkly blue-pink (below)

103 In a Flash: Deep sparky plum-purple (below)

106 Quick Flash:  Soft sparkly baby-pink

101 Hot Flash: Red on red sparkle (below)

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Smell: 

Not discernible

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Texture/Feel: 

Medium-thickness, like a Plushglass, but a lot less sticky. Not as thick as Lime Crime Carousel Glosses, and only moderately buildable in coverage.

Slight minty tingle on the lips, which is quite pleasant and inoffensive even if you dislike minty feeling products.

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Opacity:

If MAC Dazzleglasses are a 3 and Lime Crime Carousels an 8, these are about 6. I wouldn’t say they are really full-coverage, but you definitely get pretty good color payoff. All lip swatches shown above were done with just gloss over bare lips, without base or liner. 

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Application:

I really like the flat doe-foot paddle. The wide surface picks up more product than the typical doe-foot applicator shape, and allows you to apply a thicker layer of product without sacrificing control.

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Wear/Tenacity:

These wear like the typical gloss. They aren’t sticky, which is a plus for those who hate a gummy texture on the lips, but this also means it does not stay on as long as stickier glosses do. I’d say you can go 3-4 hours without touch-ups. 

It also goes on fairly evenly and does not gunk up in the center of your lips or in cracks. 

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Colors:

The colors are really pretty of course. My initial favorite shade was 102 Flashy, the hot pink, but then this particular gloss also has the poorest texture, as it is slightly gritty and lumpy.

The one I reach for most is Quick Flash because it’s so pretty and wearable for everyone. My least-favorite shade is 103 In a Flash, because it’s a deep prune-purple which does not wear as evenly as the other shades, although it does make a statement. You will need to apply a thick layer and keep touching up to keep it looking its best.

If you like really strong color, these are probably not going to have enough of a kick for you. If you want more color than regular glosses but don’t want anything too high-maintenance or dramatic, then you should try these.

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Finish:

These are not very glossy compared to other tube glosses. The texture is more like that of stick products like Revlon Lip Butters or MAC Sheen Supremes but in a tube, so you get sparkle but not dramatic shine. 

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Price:

At $7.25 per tube from Beautyjoint.com, these are not cheap compared to some drugstore glosses but definitely way cheaper than similar department store equivalents. (Use coupon code: MAKEUPBOX for an additional 5% off.)

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Verdict?

If can’t bear to shell out for MAC Sheen Supreme lipsticks but find Revlon Lip Butter shades a little too “tame” (which I do) then these are great for giving color, sparkle and some shine. I wouldn’t put these in the same category as other full-cover glosses and lacquers.