YOUNIQUE - STIFF UPPER LIP LIPSTAINS

Winner, winner! My amazing best friend added me into a Younique group recently, just in time for a major give away which I won. Go me!

I love cosmetics. Looooooooove. Just ask my boyfriend; he's over watching me track my parcels and unpacking my goodies from the post office. Needless to say, winning a competition involving cosmetics was like a dream come true!

Back to my best friend for just a second. About a month ago we caught up and were ooh-ing and ahh-ing over each others cosmetics (because that's what we do other than drink wine). Anyway, she was applying this amazing lip product that I had never seen before. She goes on to tell me that it's a lip-stain by a company called Younique and that she is in love with it. So of course, when I won the competition I knew that I had to get one. And that small tale is how I came to be the owner of the lip stain 'Stiff Upper Lip' in 'Sleek'.

'Stiff Upper Lip Lipstain provides stubborn lip colour that won't budge while delivering perfectly tinted, long-lasting colour with a smooth matte finish'.

 Check out that cute, sleek packaging. 

Packing

All Younique products come in very similar black cardboard packaging, with write writing and the product name identified on the bottom of the packaging.

The product packaging is clear and allows you to see the product and its colour inside. A lip applicator wand is attached to the lid, which allows for quick and easy application on the go.

Shades & Finishes

Stiff Upper Lip Lipstains come in seven different shades, with a range of pinks, purples and reds.

The only issue that I had with this product was of my own making. Sigh. My name is Bianca, and I am a lip-biter. If you do have cracked lips of tears in your skin, best you heal them up before using Stiff Upper Lip as it WILL seep into those cracks and tears and make them very, very visible. Having said that, please make sure to exfoliate your lips prior to use for maximum wow-factor.

FIRST ROW, L-R: Savvy, Shy, Saucy
SECOND ROW, L-R: Sappy, Skittish, Sleek
THIRD ROW: Sultry

Formula & Pigmentation

Let me just start off by saying that it has been a couple of years since I purchased I lip-stain. I don't think I have any in my lip collection, other than Sleek, at this time. I am so happy that I added this one to my wishlist though. I had forgotten how fun and easy going lip-stains can be.

The Stiff Upper Lip collection allows beauties to apply, dry, and look fabulous. What I liked most about this product is the build-ability. With one swipe of the wand I'm work-ready. With two swipes of the wand I'm ready for coffee with my girlfriends. And with three swipes of the wand, I'm ready for a night out. Coverage and versatility are no issue here, ladies. I was able to use Sleek to change up my look multiple times in a day, However, I did need to be quick with my swipes to make my look darker before the stain completely dried on my lips.

Like most lip products, Stiff Upper Lip is not food resistant, water resistant, or make-out resistant. You will need to reapply as needed ladies.

Affordability & Retailers

Psst. You can  use these links to order your very own Stiff Upper Lip from Younique directly, or  you can support an amazing Younique sales person. These lipstains currently retail for $29.00 AUD

Final Verdict

FYI, I've added this product to my essential handbag collection and so should you. I don't know about you, but I'll be expanding my Stiff Upper Lip collection very soon.

- B xo