Pixi Lip Blush by Pixi, Lip Stain Review

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PIXI LIP BLUSH

This is a great lipstain. It's a very nice nude on my fair complexion. It lasts pretty well. I usually wear it as a base for my lip gloss in the summer. That way when the gloss inevitably wears off, I don't have completely naked lips. The only thing I don't care for is the price. I consider it rather expensive. I find the color to be pretty buildable. It doesn't bleed either. Overall, I'm very hap...read morepy and would purchase again, although I'm certain this container will last quite awhile for me. I have always stayed away from these lip stain products, I remember Stila had some once upon a time. Most of the colors were so over the top. I mean I want some color but not something garish, I'd rather wear lipstick for that. They had these on sale at Target for $8 so I took the plunge and bought it in the Purity color which is somewhere between nude/rose/brown. It's really great for my fair skintone and it can be applied lightly or more heavily for more intense color. My lips are so pale and I love that even when my gloss wears off, there is still some color there to make me look alive. I would love to try one of the other colors, maybe Youth, we'll see, but I highly recommend these especially if you can get them at a discounted price. I will probably explore some other drugstore lines that have these products at better prices. You can grade the color by either applying it to both lips for more intense color, or just to one lip and pressing them together before it dries for a more subtle color. It stays in place all day and looks beautiful - I just layer gloss or chapstick over the top of it to keep my lips from drying and to give them a little sheen if I feel like it. I have found it helpful to exfoliate my lips prior to applying it so that it goes on smoothly. It's a cinch to apply with its marker tip applicator and smells like a fruity peach cocktail. I will definitely buy this again! It's pretty user-friendly as a felt-tip applicator; you can line and fill in your lips in seconds. Make sure your lips are exfoliated and clean before applying. If you skip that step, the application will not be even. Also, it's best to apply lip balm afterwards, so you don't cause any balm buildup on the applicator tip. There's a lot of pigment, even in the most neutral shade, which is called "purity." The color on the box swatch is NOT what comes out of the pen, however. It comes out as a much brighter pink tone. I can't imagine the other colors being very flattering for most people, so stick with the "purity" shade if this is your first one. What I like is you can control the intensity by layering or you can take it down a notch by blotting with a tissue before it's dry. Also, I found that any oil-based lip treatments you apply on top can cause some of it to rub off, too. I tend to prefer it not at full-intensity, personally, but even with some wiped off, there is plenty of color that enhances your natural lip tone. it's also terrific for layering with sheer glosses. If you like the full intensity, and use it on its own, it's bound to stay put for a long time. Probably at least four to five hours, on average. Even with its staying power, it is not difficult to remove with makeup remover or towelette. Just be sure not to use a towel you like, because it WILL STAIN. It is, after all, a lip stain. It is water-based, so that should come out with a detergent if you happen to forget.

mihshelle | 182 reviews

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THE lip stain

I really loved the color payoff of this, it was exquisite. However, it does have a nasty taste, like a marker, which it basically is, and sometimes it comes off really quickly, and for the price, I was disappointed at how quickly mine dried out. I had this in Happiness (Fuschia), which was gorgeous. It was a gift from my mom, and honestly, I would definitely recommend this as a gift if you find a ...read morecolor that suits the person. It's a nice splurge for your beauty stash, and definitely worth it in the long run as it beats any other lip stain I've tried.

shinyandiknowit | 99 reviews

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Pretty But Drying

I'm a fan of Pixi Products in general. This stain is so easy to apply and lasts a long time. But I think they could add some additional moisturizing ingredients for comfort. It can be a bit drying.

LaRu | 56 reviews

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