The Problem: Your favorite pigmented lip products disappear faster than Coolio’s rap career (OMG, Gangsta’s Paradise!). Is there anything you can do about it?
Too Faced says sÃ, se puede! Worn beneath other lip products, their new Lip Insurance lip primer ($19, available at Sephora stores and online) is designed to prevent color fading, bleeding and creasing while simultaneously ramping up the richness of lipsticks and glosses. It’s also jam packed with ceramides and peptides to plump lips and help restore natural collagen.
Too Faced took out all the guesswork from choosing colors, too, because it’s only available in one, which they call Nude. Nude goes on clear with a matte finish and has a light, non-sticky texture that feels smooth like butter. Being a huge fan of Too Faced Shadow Insurance, I couldn’t wait to give Lip Insurance a try
Oh, it feels *divine* on the lips, but apart from that and the incredibly adorable packaging (yay for doe-foot applicators!), I’m not overly impressed. I didn’t really notice better wear time or pigment with the lip products I tried it with, not with glosses OR lipsticks. And it made my lippies kinda thirsty, too.
I mean, sure, it feels great and looks cute, but is that enough for $19? Compared to good old fashioned lip pencils like Too Faced Perfect Lips Liner, it leaves a little something to be desired. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: C
Monday, Monday!
If you’re reading this right now, congratulations! You made it through Monday, girl! As Tabs would say, “It’s all gravy from here.” For me the day went by without any fires, and that’s always a good sign. The most exciting part of my day was reading about the new Apple iPhone! 🙂
I’m such an Apple nerd… Their stuff’s so pretty to look at and makes me feel more creative. I can’t WAIT to get one in my little paws 
and play.
What are ya doin’ tonight? I rented It’s Complicated again (LOVE MERYL!). Tabs is making popcorn.
Have a great night!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Laura says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:20 pmI LOVE that movie! Especially Steve Martin at the party 🙂
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:36 amHILARIOUS! I love it when he gets to her door and Meryl Streep’s character is holding that huge piece of cake and acting totally wacky, LOL!
candace says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:22 pmi’m watching youve got mail with my cat in bed. my husband fell asleep on the sofa watching the last airbender cartoon on netflix hours ago lol
.-= candace’s last blog post… stuffed zucchini. =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:35 amAww, cute! Did your cat enjoy the movie as well? Tabs has told me he’s not into Tom Hanks, LOL!
makeup morsels says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:25 pmaw darn I had high expectations for this since I love TSFI as well. thanks for reviewing though, now I can cross something off my lust list. I’m studying for finals right now! woot woot
.-= makeup morsels’s last blog post… Miscellaneous Monday Morsels 6/7/10 =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:34 amWOOT! What’s your next test? Are you ready?
makeup morsels says
June 8th, 2010 at 1:55 pmI took my English final today, and it was a breeze. Tomorrow is math, and I have a feeling that’s going to be…not so breezy
.-= makeup morsels’s last blog post… Miscellaneous Monday Morsels 6/7/10 =-.
Pansy says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:26 pmI am studying for my finals… Sadness.
I love your writing style. It’s so fun!
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:34 amGood luck with your tests, Pansy. When will you be done?
Hyzenthlay says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:30 pmThe new iPhone does look amazing – I’m hoping that I’ll be pleased enough with iOS 4 on my 3GS that I won’t feel the need to upgrade. I’ll probably last as long as it takes my bf to come home with the new iPhone.
Three more days (all finals schedule, now . . . two two-hour periods each day).
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:33 amYES! I bet you’re counting down the days ’till freedom!
Amber says
June 7th, 2010 at 9:54 pmBoo, I was hoping this would be amazing. I guess it’s just as well; I like MAC’s prep + prime lip pretty well and it’s a little cheaper!
.-= Amber’s last blog post… Choosing sunscreen =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:33 amHi Amber,
Do you notice a big difference in wear time when you wear Prep + Prime?
Agnes says
June 7th, 2010 at 10:38 pmaww too bad the primer doesnt work! lipsticks/gloss have a tendency of disappearing SUPER fast on me… maybe i will have to look into liners to help make them stay!
Ahh.. the new iphone 🙂 I am getting more tempted to hand in my blackberry and switch over! but it doesnt come out till july in canada so i have time to carefully think it through 🙂 still.. im insanely tempted! i think the only thing stopping me from switching is the fact that i cannot ever type properly on an iphone! although i do hear you get used to it… we shall find out 🙂 thanks for the post!
.-= Agnes’s last blog post… EOTD – Annabelle Pigments Karma & Azure =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:32 amLiners make a huge diff! I really like the MAC Cremesticks. They don’t feel heavy and are nice and moisturizing.
Rae says
June 7th, 2010 at 10:59 pmOooh, iPhone… you had me at “camera flash.” HD recording and editing? Multitasking? *dies* Just got a new apple store by my place, but I’ll have to wait to see the iPhone! (Up in Canada, darn it.)
Peeing self in anticipation >.<
.-= Rae's last blog post… When photoshoppers go rogue =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:31 amYeah, it looks really cool. I am looking forward to more speed!
Audrey says
June 8th, 2010 at 12:06 amOh darn! I’ve been looking for some kind of lip miracle. I’m currently testing two Urban Decay products – their lip primer and their Ozone lip pencil (clear). It doesn’t seem to be doing much but I will let you know if that changes.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:30 amHow are you liking Ozone, Audrey? Does it dry out your lips?
Aleksis says
June 8th, 2010 at 3:11 amYay I wasn’t too impressed with MAC’s lip primer either. I’m starting to think just applying a nude lip liner as a base is best.
.-= Aleksis’s last blog post… Take 30% off all BCBGeneration items! =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:30 amI hear that. Do you have a favorite nude lip liner?
gio says
June 8th, 2010 at 4:15 amThanks for the review. I tried a couple of lip primers in the past but they didn’t seem to make my lip products last longer. It’s a shame to know this doesn’t work either. 🙁
.-= gio’s last blog post… What’s the difference between antiperspirants and deodorants? =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:30 amYeah, I’m starting to think that lip primers aren’t all that. I have yet to find one that really rocks my world.
Scientific Housewife says
June 8th, 2010 at 4:49 amThe new Iphone 4 sounds great but I’m probably a year or two away from getting one. I love It’s Complicated!
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:29 amIt’s such a good movie. I enjoyed it just as much the second time around.
Alec Baldwin’s tummy is just so…rotund.
Tiffany says
June 8th, 2010 at 4:52 amoh no! I actually have this but haven’t tried it yet. I should try it soon so I can return it if it doesn’t work for me 🙁
OMG, the iphone announcement was the most exciting part of my day too! I can’t wait to get one – just gotta decide between black and white!
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:29 amBoth are cute! I kinda like the white one, but I’m probably gonna cover it with a case cover so ultimately it won’t matter, LOL!
Renata says
June 8th, 2010 at 4:59 amHi, Karen! Have you tried Elizabeth Arden Advanced Lip Fix Cream?
.-= Renata’s last blog post… Gurus do YouTube =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:28 amHi Renata,
I haven’t! Do you like it?
Renata says
June 9th, 2010 at 5:11 amI haven’t tried it. Sorry. :/
.-= Renata’s last blog post… Gurus do YouTube =-.
Nina says
June 8th, 2010 at 5:16 amI got excited when I saw this …. drat that it doesnt work. Im notorious for making lipstick disappear pretty fast because almost always, the middle part of my upper lip peels. . I remember buckling down and getting colorstay but that product isnt for me.
Back to the search!
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:28 amHi Nina,
A creamy, nude liner might work wonders for ya then. I sometimes fill in my upper lip with ’em to add a little staying power.
Nina says
June 8th, 2010 at 9:04 amWhen you use it do you actually fill the inside of the lip in as well?
I have a nude liner somewhere. Ive not really used it …. 🙂
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 9:24 amYup. I line the outside rim and then just fill in the lips like a lipstick.
Nina says
June 9th, 2010 at 5:09 amI shall give this a whirl. Thanks a bunch, Karen!
Diana S. says
June 8th, 2010 at 7:41 amThanks for this review…and for saving me the $19 bucks! I wanted to get this so Im glad I won’t be wasting my money that doesn’t work all that great! Your site is truly the best!
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:27 amThanks, Diana. I’ve read a few reviews and for some people it really works…unfortunately I’m not one of them! If you’re curious about it maybe give it a try anyway next time you’re at Sephora. You never know; you might be one of the lucky ones!
Beauty addict says
June 8th, 2010 at 7:50 amOMG! Coolio! What a funny comparison! 😀
I don’t know if this product is available at my Sephora but 1st I have to try Shadow Insurance <3
About iPhone – no, I'm not into those stuff and I don't like the fact that *everyone* has iPhone now like there's nothing else beside iPhone, lol. 😀 And they're too expensive. 🙂
.-= Beauty addict's last blog post… Makeup brushes I use for eye makeup =-.
Karen says
June 8th, 2010 at 8:21 amShadow Insurance is great! Give it a try sometime.
Summer ♥♥ says
June 8th, 2010 at 9:39 amI have the current iphone, but the new face-to-face calling feature is INCREDIBLE!
marisol says
June 8th, 2010 at 6:36 pmI need to find a way to get my hands on this new phone. I will somehow! If you do get one, which one will it be?
I wonder what would happen if I use TFSI on my lips?
.-= marisol’s last blog post… Abandonment issues =-.
charlene says
June 9th, 2010 at 12:53 pmdamn look at the amount of ingredients in that thing….that thing that we are going to ingest…good gracious..think I’ll pass lol