The product: James Cooper Jazzy Collection Kissproof Lipgloss in Pink Red (LKP-07 017-PINK RED)
Price: 299PHP
Where I bought it: SM Megamall Department Store
Rating: 8/10
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Highly pigmented so only a little amount is needed to color the lips
Color is BOLD. I like it that way. :)
Dries matte - totally no shine or shimmer at all
It is kissproof to some extent. I've only kissed my hand though... (My dear boyfriend, come back soon please! Oops LOL)
This particular color suits my skin tone well - view the full blog entry to see photos ;)
No weird smell and taste
Doesn't cause my lips to crack and/or bleed
No irritation, no allergies
Doe foot applicator is able to color the lips precisely - I don't find the need to use a lip liner
Lasts around 4 - 5 hours before the need to touch up
Inexpensive
Product comes in a classy plastic packaging (the box, well, that's another story)
Production and expiration dates are printed on the box.
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The formula is drying. Like I stated above, it dries matte--there is truly no hint of moisture. If dryness of the lips is a problem of yours, this product may not be good for you.
I personally find it okay though. My lips aren't dry, perhaps because I always use lip balm. I've used this with and without applying lip balm underneath and I liked it either way. :)
It can emphasize the lines and flakiness of dry lips.
The box can still be improved. I'm not really feeling the pink to black gradient. The silver font color on a part of the box with a white-to-gray background makes it hard to read the product's complete name. (Photos below!)
The product name is misleading. It calls itself a lip gloss but it isn't glossy at all. It's actually a liquid lipstick. :)
The product has a slight tendency to transfer most especially if it hasn't dried up completely yet.
The actual color is darker than what's visible on the tube. You need to swatch this on at least your skin to see its true color.
