Yup, I’m still waiting.
Still waiting for that personal wind machine I keep hoping someone will invent. The battery-powered, artificially intelligent one that follows me around wherever I go, ensuring that my hair is kept in a permanent state of wind-blown divaliciousness worthy of Mrs. Carter/Sasha Fierce herself.
Yeah, that would be AWESOME.
But then there’s the whole issue of getting your windblown hair stuck in whatever lip product you’re wearing (#firstworldproblems).
Sticky, shiny lipglosses? Sooo great for flashing pouty faces at strangers on the bus, like that cute boy in the glasses (oh, hai!), but really, really annoying when your hair accidentally gets stuck to your lips.
Coming soon to rescue lips from wind-whipped hair, the new Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bombs ($21 each), a line of six chubby twist-up stick balms to lavish lips with a stain of color while plumping them up at the same time.
Why give them a try? — well, other than the fact that they won’t stick to your lips outside or while you’re posing in front of your wind machine?
Why try these Lip Injection Color Bombs by Too Faced Cosmetics?
- Because they’re lightweight, comfortable and non-sticky! They feel just like a lip balm but look way more intense than that.
- Because they smell (faintly) and taste like yummy strawberry candy.
- Because the slightly shiny satin finish goes with almost any makeup look from dressy to casual.
- Because of their smooth, even color
- Because of their 2-3 hour wear time, which isn’t bad for such pigmented balms.
- Because they’re pretty darned moisturizing (the formula contains mango butter and Vitamins A, C and E to soften and smooth yo’ pout), although not quite as moisturizing as Neutrogena’s similar MoistureSmooth Color Sticks.
- Because of the way they tingle when they’re applied (they’re lip-plumping products, after all) and how it reminds me I’m alive! The sensation reminds me of MAC’s Plushglasses and lasts about 5 minutes before I don’t notice it anymore.
As for the lip plumping effect, it’s very subtle with these, so if you were hoping to come away with lips like one of the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills, you might be disappointed.
Like similar stick balms available from other lines right now (Tarte LipSurgence, Clinique Chubby Sticks and the Neutrogena MoistureSmooth Color Sticks), these Lip Injection Color Bombs offer an easy way to dress up lips without a ton of effort.
Their plumping powers take things a step further, although the overall impact, at least on my lips, is nuanced.
I think these are more pigmented than similar products, although I do wish they were also a little more moisturizing, but all in all, I like ’em. If you and I were shopping at Sephora together and you asked me what I thought, I’d say, “They’re pretty good if you want something that’s not sticky or too shiny.”
PRICE: $21 each
AVAILABILITY: Six shades total, all available now in the permanent line at Sephora, Ulta and online
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: B
Time to pack (AGAIN)
Not that I’m complaining. Much. I am a little tired, but traveling for the third week in a row has definitely kept things interesting, to say the least.
I’m heading down to Venice Beach in Southern California first thing tomorrow, and this time I think Tabs wants to come with me.
But, unfortunately, he can’t. He’s all booked up. 🙂
Part of me secretly wishes he’d stow away in my luggage. Ha! He could do meet-and-greets while I looked for the nearest Pink Berry.
How are things on your end? I hope your day was filled with blue-eyed baby cats and wonderful surprises. What are you up to tonight?
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Melissa says
July 30th, 2013 at 11:48 pmThese look so good! And in so many wearable colours! Can’t wait to get my hands on them! Thanks for a great post!
Ankita@corallista says
July 31st, 2013 at 1:28 amGorgeous colors! Loved Coral Pop and Bigger Berry on you. Are these more hydrating than the Clinique Chubby Sticks Karen?
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Sunny says
July 31st, 2013 at 2:40 amAww Tango does the exact same thing! Every time I take my suitcase out, he sits on top of it. That’s when I wish he were a human child so he could actually come with me 😉
JennySue Makeup says
July 31st, 2013 at 4:15 amWhat a GREAT review of these!!! I love the comparison of not getting RHWBH-like lips, HAAAA!! And btw, you looking be-aut-tiful in these pics and the necklace is awesome. I might have to pick up at least one of these bc of my long hair and it always sticking in my lip color #annoying. Keep the great reviews and swatches coming girl!
Kim says
July 31st, 2013 at 4:40 amOoh, I like the berry but I think I’d like a bit more moisture. I might grab one if I get my wind machine going, though. I usually reserve that for when I’m writhing on the hood of my Jaguar a la Tawny Kitaen. 😉
Have a blast in Venice Beach!
thatiane gomes says
July 31st, 2013 at 6:05 amToo faced is pure love, loved these pencil lipstick too, I loved the wonderful colors and pictures with each
And this cute packaging!
Karen will travel, and Tabs is? tadinho he leaves me I got this this cute! loved the picture of him as this kitten is special right!
I’m already in love with him ..
Karen’m a little sad, I have some problems I hope to solve
A big kiss for you! (oh i love this necklace)
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Supriya says
July 31st, 2013 at 6:10 amI have two of these (nude and the light pink) and I am so in love!! I think slowly I’ll collect all of the colors 🙂
Agata says
July 31st, 2013 at 7:14 amThe colors are definitely beautiful and they look beautiful on lips however I tried one of them at Ulta and the tingling sensation was really bothering me and wouldn’t go away for hours even after I used make up remover to take it off. I also swatched two colors on my hand and my hand got really swollen and red and I don’t think it’s desirable…I must be really allergic to it.
Anyways, safe travels and have fun in California!
Tennyoceres says
July 31st, 2013 at 8:02 amI wanted really bad to like these when I was at Ulta yesterday. Then I realized I had 3 Revlon Just Kissable Balm Stains in my basket for the same price as one Too Faced Lip Injection Color Bomb. I really shouldn’t be splurging right now. Late honeymoons aren’t cheap!
Karen says
July 31st, 2013 at 10:35 amOoh, where are you going for your honeymoon?
Stephanie A. says
July 31st, 2013 at 8:38 amI really like the Coral Pop, it’s so pretty! Safe travels 🙂
Karen says
July 31st, 2013 at 10:33 amThank you Stephanie. 🙂 That’s my fave shade out of the bunch too. Have a good day!
Carla says
August 1st, 2013 at 10:49 amI have to say this, even if it’s not related to the lip product… I’m TOTALLY and madly in love with your eyeshadow look in here. Any chance of a small tutorial on it? A list of colors at least? Pretty please? Puppy face? 😀
vanessa says
August 2nd, 2013 at 12:01 amThese looks tiny.I don’t know if it’s worth it.
Chelsea says
August 2nd, 2013 at 7:31 pmAww, poor Tabs! Jiji likes to hang out in my luggage before I travel.