Tuesday, December 04, 2012

1000 Kisses & Even More Disappointments







Theres some really great  lip products out at the moment and I've wanted to try the Clinique Chubby Sticks for sometime now, but when other brands such as Rimmel, Collection 2000 and Revlon brought out similar products the northern bargain bagger in me choose to not spend the £16 on the Clinique original instead opt for the Rimmel 1,000 kisses Lip Stain and Balm for only £5.99. Boots was having a 3 for 2 offer on at the time so I thought I'd made a pretty good saving.

I choose the colour Endless Blossom as its a pretty natural pink colour and great for everyday its also similar to the Clinique Bountiful Blush shade. Unlike the Clinique Chubby Stick which has the colour and balm in one, the Rimmel Version is split into two parts. The Lip stain tip, which went on easily and evenly and then the balm stick which when I used it for the first time it actually snapped clean off! Meaning I can no longer use the balm only the stain which dries out my lips, so pretty much a waste of money.

I was so disappointed with this product and I really wish I'd just bought the Clinique version as in this case you clearly get what you pay for, which is a shame as Rimmel products are normally pretty good.

Have you bought this product or any other beauty products you were disappointed in?

5 comments:

  1. Oh no :( That's so bad. I was gonna give this a go but I don't think I will though. I do agree with you on you get what you pay for. I have a Clinque Chubby Stick and a Revlon Just Bitten and fair enough, the Revlon one is lovely, but no where near as good as the Chubby Stick. I think one should go on your Christmas wish list ;D xx

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    1. The Clinique one is definitely going on my Christmas list! Such a shame I had high hopes for this as Rimmel products are normally really good. I want to try the Revlon one as well! xx

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  2. Oh what a shame! I have this and use it all the time as like you said its a nice subtle everyday shade! Annoying that yours broke as I'm sure you would think differently had that not happened :(
    But to true that you get what you pay for X

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    1. Such a shame, maybe I just lucked out and got a faulty one, but all the others on the stand looked a mess too! Think I'm going to splash out on a Clinique one. x

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  3. I'm so careful when it comes to lip products. I have really sensitive lips that will flare up if I eat something greasy even pasta at times! Disappointing that you went for a brand with a high reputation! It's always trial and error for each person though isn't it! Cute blog.
    Erica xo

    www.sushiturtlesandlife.blogspot.com

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