E.L.F Cosmetics Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen ($8) is a new, affordable 3-in-1 lip plumper, gloss, and balm that launched for Spring 2024 in eight shades. This formula is an obvious nod to the very popular Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Plump but I promise if Tarte does anything right it’s create a fantastic glossy lip balm and E.L.F., sorry but yours is not a dupe nor can it compare to how great the Tarte formula is. We’re going to see a few dupes like this as we head into Spring and of course, the Summer 2024 season. We already have NYX Fat Oil Slick Click Lip Balm which launched for Spring 2024. I suspect a few drugstore brands like Maybelline and perhaps Covergirl might introduce a version as well.
Regardless, of my dislike for this formula they’ll likely be a big hit because this economy is hard and everyone is looking for a dupe of a more expensive product. And at $8 bucks it’s a heck of a lot more affordable than Tarte’s version at $24 each.
E.L.F Cosmetics Pout Clout Lip Plumping Pen are $8 each and 0.07 oz each. Tarte’s version is $24 for 0.095 oz and the travel size is 0.045 Oz for $13. Both products come in the same packaging which is a slim click-up pen. However, E.L.F.’s are black and not as pretty as Tarte’s metallic pink barrel. Remember, click only the amount you think you’ll use as these don’t swivel down. Also, I just wanna say, don’t toss your boxes out if you’re planning to reference the ...