Product review-- Covergirl Lipslick in

   "EDGY"

 When it comes to makeup, especially lipcolor, I am a junkie and very fickle. I am always looking for the perfect lipcolor, and usually tend to lean torward bright red or pink colors but this little purple baby in the lilac tube has changed my mind.

  Covergirl Lipslicks have been around for as long as I can remember and I can still pick them up just about everywhere, including my local grocery store for around three bucks or so.


  Lipslicks are what I consider a lipstick/balm cross. Covergirl markets them as a  gloss but they really have more of a balm texture with sheer lipstick color.   I have tried lipslicks in the past but always passed over this shade. Edgy is a deep plum, almost a blackened purple looking color in the tube. On my lips it comes out a sheer grape/ blackberry hue with a hint of brown. I think its neutral. I cannot see any orange tones nor can I see any true purple/ fushia tones. To much of either of these shades for me and this would have went to straight to the trash.  I have read posts comparing Edgy to Cliniques Almost Lipstick in "Black Honey", most posts say it's a great cheap dupe for Clinique.  

I have never tried "Black Honey" , which is  generally considered one of those universally flattering go-with-everything hues and I think Edgy would fit into that catagory. I think Edgy would work with most skin tones. On my fair/light skin ( that I think is really hard to find a great lipcolor) it works well, giving me a punch of color. Its dark yet sheer and dare I say "edgy".  Being dark it will not throw you into goth territory but it still has a bit of a rocker edge when paired with darker smokier eyes. It can also give a classic fresh faced look when paired with minimal eye makeup. No matter what your style I think you can pull of this shade. It would look good weather you were wearing a formal gown or sweats or jeans and a T. Plus its a shade that would work year round. Deep enough for fall winter, sheer enough for spring summer.

  Edgy feels light and smooth. Not heavy and waxy like chapstick. Also, I found it has no taste or scent. I have read many, many reviews saying it has an "old" lipstick type scent and taste but my tube does not. I do not know if Covergirl has updated the formula but my tube is scent free and tasteless. I found that the wear time is typical of a balm or gloss. It won't make it through a heavy meal  or a few drinks and you won't get more than a few hours wear out of it period, but its so user friendly you can apply it without a mirror. It leaves my lips feeling moist and does not dry them out like a typical lipstick can and it is not one bit sticky like glosses can be.

   I am truly impressed with this $3.00 lippy and think its worth giving it a try even if you think its out of your comfort zone.