Sexie Sadie

Continuing the never ending (but happily so) quest for the perfect lipgloss, I decided to try out Stila lip glaze, which has been hailed as “the best” by countless magazines, Web sites and even Sadies. Naturally, it had to be my next stop on this search. First off, here’s a bit of what they have to say about their own product:

…an array of delectable shades that add a splash of color and fabulously matching flavors and scents in one easy click of the famous pen. Cosmetics experts agree-this top seller is an essential addition to any beauty bag.

Sounds just as good as rumors say, right? Not so much. Although yes, the colors were fabulous, this lip glaze did not win me over. I tried it in “Sugar Plum,” a mauve-pink that they describe as “sheer nude plum.” Although it was a little too shimmery for me, I was very happy with the opacity of the color, but the consistency of the gloss itself just absolutely killed it. It was way too sticky, so although I got a really nice shine that at least lasted long enough, I didn’t care how well it lasted — I just wanted to wipe it off. 

Product Review: Stila lip glaze in “Sugar Plum.” $22 at Sephora or stilacosmetics.com. A for rainbow of delicious looking colors for any type of sweet tooth; B- for teeny bopper-like sparkliness; C- for being sticky enough to repair my broken J.Crew headband.