Long wear lipstick has come a LONG way. I have to give it a little credit. The first time I tried any long wear shade, my lips felt and looked so dry. I figured out a system that helped, and from then on I’ve just been trying different brands in order to find the right formula!
My expectations are pretty low with long wear lipsticks, but I have tried a few that I’ve been pretty happy with! So last weekend, I chose 3 different brands with 3 different formulas, and put them to a true “day in the life” test to see which one performed the best.
I was looking for 1. longevity of color 2. comfortable wear without looking or feeling dry and 3. avoiding the line of color that can appear on the inside edge of the lip.
So, here are the brands and formulas I tested out.
L’Oreal Infallible 2-step lip color is the only 2 step lipstick of the bunch. On clean dry lips, apply the color, let dry, and then finish with the hydrating balm. This made the final look shiny.
Stila Stay All Day Matte Lipstick is a matte formula in a typical lipstick formula. Went on smooth and hydrating, but dried to a matte finish.
Jouer Long Wear Lip Creme Liquid Lipstick is a liquid, but dries matte. This is the hardest to apply, but the formula is really smooth. You just need a steady hand to get it where you want it!
So, I started the day with Jouer Long wear Lip Creme in Dulce De Leche. I was parked in the garage at home, flipped my mirror down, and put it on. A few hours later...