It is by sparkle alone I set my mind in motion. It is by the powder of mica that the skin acquires shimmer, the lids acquire color, the color becomes a warning....I AM IN CONTROL OF MY ADDICTION!!!
Availability: drugstores and midrange "all-in-one" stores (Ulta, CVS, Rite-Aid, Fred Meyer, Target, Kohl's, et cetera) also through various etailers (cherryculture.com, beautyjoint.com)
Description: 24 lipstick colors (and counting)
Cost/Amount: USD$5.50 for .14 ounces / 4 grams
Would you purchase again: yes - but only from etailers, because the tubes aren't sealed
These lipsticks are pretty much what they say on the tin: sparkly. When I apply them, I see a quasi-metallic shimmer, not large chunks of glitter. These also stay in place better than the round lipsticks. The downside is that these lipsticks feel a bit dry (not drying…but dry.) It could be my over-sensitivity to texture, but these work as well for me and give me less discomfort if I apply a clear lip balm underneath. I own about ten of these, and I don’t know that I’ll get more simply because a) I’ve got all the colors I wanted; and b) while this formula is better than the Round Lipsticks in terms of longevity, but it isn’t my absolute favorite.