Hide your tracks – lipsticks that don’t tell tales

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There must be countless lipsticks out there that claim to be long lasting, that don’t wear off, that stay put and have varying degrees of endurance. Although very few can fully claim that status, there are two contenders that come very close – MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour

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MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour Photograph: GRACIE

REVLON Colorstay Overtime

REVLON Colorstay Overtime  Photograph:  GRACIE

REVLON Colorstay Overtime Photograph: GRACIE

Both these products require two quick steps. The formulated highly pigmented colour base is applied directly on to clean, bare lips in one layer. The doe foot applicator should be guided to stay inside your natural lip line. It’s most important to allow two whole minutes for the colour base to dry.

REVLON Colorstay Overtime Doe Foot Applicator   Photograph:  GRACIE

REVLON Colorstay Overtime Doe Foot Applicator Photograph: GRACIE

Next step is to flip the stick and apply the clear gloss. Take care not to overdo this as a little tends to go a long way. This top coat ensures comfort and locks in the colour. Top up the gloss as and when needed.

MAC ro Longera Lipcolour Gloss and Brush  Photograph:  GRACIE

MAC Longwear Lipcolour Gloss and Brush Photograph: GRACIE

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour – Pros and Cons

MAC Pro Longer Lipcolour  Photograph:  GRACIE

MAC Pro Longwear Lipcolour Shade featured – Perennial Rose Photograph: GRACIE

  • Available in 6 shades
  • Total volume is 8ml
  • Gloss brush is well designed for the task
  • A comfortable and pleasant product to wear

REVLON Colorstay Overtime 

REVLON Colorstay Overtime  Photograph:  GRACIE

REVLON Colorstay Overtime Shade featured – Always Sienna Photograph: GRACIE

  • Available in 16 shades
  • Total volume 4ml
  • Gloss is enriched with Chamomile and soy extract.
  • Colour has serious staying power

Tips and Tricks for success

  • Always have clean dry lips and do not use a primer
  • Do not press lips together after colour application
  • It is vital to wait for the colour to dry completely (2 minutes) before applying the gloss
  • Remove with an oil based cleanser

Road Test Results 

MAC Pro Longer Lipcolour is comfortable to wear but needs bottom lip top up over a day.

REVLON Colorstay Overtime has impressive staying power but feels a little sticky before it settles.

If you have trouble keeping on your normal lipstick or it ‘travels’, then either of these products can solve the problem.  No telltale residue on cups and glasses.  They are resistant to smudging, running, transferring, feathering, eating, drinking AND kissing. A sure fire way to hide your tracks.  No one will ever know where you’ve been or who you’ve kissed.

Lead the way with one of these top picks.

Available at major retailers or online.

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