To be honest, I was REALLY hoping these would be just like my beloved OCC Lip Tars. Since they seem to be based on a similar concept, I went in trying these with that expectation. After using these, I do feel they are different but I was pleasantly surprised with them.
First off, the color payoff is wonderful, just as good as a lipstick but with the comforting feeling of a moisturizing gloss. These contain Shea, Cocoa and Mango butter, as well as Vitamin E. They are creamy in texture and remain moist and supple throughout wear, leaving a stain behind after it's worn off. A more intense stain can be achieved by applying and then blotting the excess gloss away with a tissue.
Without eating or drinking, I get a solid 4-6 hours of wear out of these. They last pretty well after drinking with a straw but since these are fairly creamy, you'll need to touch up after eating. Like Lip Tars, only a small amount of product is needed when filling in the lips. These are not as liquid-y as Lip Tars, however. The formula is wonderful. I've worn it without lip liner and didn't experience any feathering.
They have a doe foot applicator which allows the product to glide across the lips with ease and makes for a nice, crisp line. I like the packaging quite a bit and don't own anything else like it. It's like a wand disguised inside what looks like a squeeze tube. There's no noticeable flavor but they have a tropical scent, something that smells like mango or guava. You get .5 ounces for $19, compared to $14 for .27 ounces of Lip Tar.
The colors I purchased are Caught In the Act, a magenta cream, and Tickled Pink, a bright peachy-pink cream.
Caught In the Act is gorgeous! I love intense shades and this is no exception. The deep magenta color is not for the faint of heart - this one is a show stopper! I adore it. It's flattering with my NC15 complexion but would flatter darker skin tones as well. Fair skinned blondes, y'all might want to proceed with caution.
Tickled Pink is a fun color. It seems like more of a peachy-pink than a pink, as it's got some warm undertones. It's really pretty but unfortunately for me kinda hard to work with on my pale, olive-toned skin. I have somewhat pigmented lips and they show right through this stuff when I swipe it on. I can make it work by layering it. Since I love the formula so much, it's worth the extra effort on my part.
At the store, it immediately struck me how much Tickled Pink looks like OCC's Divine - this actually led me to purchase these in the first place. I don't own any Lip Tars that look like Caught In the Act, but I do have a comparison of Divine and Tickled Pink for you.
See Tickled Pink compared to Divine after the cut!
These two colors are definitely similar but not exact dupes. Divine is slightly lighter. But honestly, the difference is so minor it really just comes down to a matter of preference.
In all, I love Electric Lip Slides and have already ordered two more from Folica. They recently had them on sale priced at 2 for $20 AND I found a promo code for 25% off two or more items. I don't buy anything online without hitting up Retail Me Not first!
I should be getting Pulp Friction and Cheeky Baby in the mail any day now, so look for reviews of those soon, too.
Until next time,
xoxo
J
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