In Search of the Perfect Lipstick - Part Two

L’Oreal Infallible Never Fail Lipcolour

L’Oreal’s range of colors is quite good – from pinks to browns to purples.



Step 1 – marked with a big “1” on the tube’s top – is the color. It is liquid and applies with a sponge tip. Directions say to wait two minutes for it to dry before putting on Step 2. Step 2 is a clear topcoat very like a lip balm.



The color is long-lasting, perhaps 6 to 8 hours, depending on how frequently you eat, drink or bite your lips. You can reapply the clear moisturizing balm as needed. And it is needed. My lips felt and looked quite dry within a half hour of application.



There was minimal color transfer to eating utensils or teeth. Nice.



Revlon ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor

Revlon’s color range is more limited – fairly dark tones with browns predominating. For me that’s fine, because the whole point is to add long-lasting color to lips that have faded some with age.



Color goes on first with a sponge applicator. A brief wait for drying is needed though the package directions don’t mention that. Then comes the liquid topcoat applied with a brush.



This combo leaves the lips looking and feeling moist. Even when the topcoat wears off, my lips still feel moist. If you like the glossy look, you can reapply the topcoat as needed. There is absolutely no color transfer.



What I love most about Revlon ColorStay is that it lives up to its name. The staying power is incredible. I apply it once in the morning and, if I don’t remove it with Revlon ColorStay Eye and Lip Makeup Remover, there is still color on my lips the following morning! It does come off in the shower, which is good in case I want a different color for the new day.



Tags: long-lasting lipstick, L’Oreal Infallible, Revlon ColorStay