Scrolling through Instagram in 2015, I saw Anastasia Beverly Hills liquid lipsticks all over my feed. They look great in the pictures, but it is difficult to tell what they will really be like as so many pictures are photo-shopped or taken when the application is fresh. In my experience long wear lipsticks make my lips look parched and peel off in chunks throughout the day. Also, they tend to have tricky formulas that require a close to perfect application.
My hubby Fox is a pilot and was in the US for the night, and there ABH lipsticks are not available in Canada. So, of course I send him out on a mission to pick me up 3 shades. He tried so many places that carry this brand only to find out that they are so popular that the stores can’t even keep the testers on the shelf without them getting stolen.
After hours of searching and by some miracle, he found two of the shades I wanted at Macy’s. The third one I wanted was being held for another customer behind the counter, she was late picking it up and was known to be the LAST ONE IN THE STATE! Hubby Fox did some sweet talking and walked away with all three shades! I got PURE HOLLYWOOD (pictured) which at the time, was going for close to quadruple the price on eBay.
I can honestly say, I have NEVER used anything else like these. First of all, the applicator allows for a precision application. Next, the colour pay off is outstanding with a rich matte pigment that is true to what you see in the tube. To apply, I just put a little bit onto the bottom lip and then quickly touch the top and bottom together to spread the colour. Then using the applicator, I spread it around and fill in the entire lip with accuracy. In the unlikely event that I need to apply more colour I can and the texture doesn’t go weird like it can with other liquid lipsticks I have used!
It stays on all day and does not look much worse for wear at the end of the day. I love that it is a liquid, and I can take a dollop of several colours and mix them up to customize a tone. I have since sent hubby Fox on a mission for more wintery colours… but no luck! I even had some kind hearted Facebook friends look for them on their adventures to the US and everyone comes up empty handed. The only downside of the amazing product is the lack of availability.
Am I the only one who chases down beauty products in another country? Have you ever hunted something down that was hard to find? Tell me about it!