Overall score: 78/100
Tested May 2019
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Shade tested: Ruby Tuesday
With ingredients such as shea, avocado, aloe butter and anti-oxidant white tea, this indulgent Elixir Lipstick claims to be like a spa day for your lips. It comes in 16 shades to allow options for every occasion. The Elixir formula is a blend of 60% emollients, conditioners and antioxidants including vitamin E to actively improve lip moisture and achieve a smoother surface in one week. The high pigment of Ruby Tuesday glides on and improves vibrancy for a perfect pop of colour.
Available from: boots.com
GHI EXPERT VERDICT
Our testers described this strongly pigmented, long-lasting red as nice in texture, comfortable, and moisturising to wear. A high 93% said the product was easy to apply with positive comments on its expensive and glamorous feel. In particular, they liked the nice sheen and stain that lasted all day. 87% said the colour deposited well on their lips and our expert said this as a buildable red due to its pink stain on certain skin tones but gradual build to a true red. The light fragrance and sturdy packaging were also popular features on our panel.
KEY SPECIFICATIONS
- Number of shades available: 16
- Size: 4g
RATINGS
- Ease of use: 8/10
- Performance: 47/60
WE LIKED
- Applied evenly onto lips
- Glided onto lips
- Soft application
WE DIDN'T LIKE
- Difficult to remove the stain
- Smudged onto skin
- Blotting needed to reduce transfer
- All product information provided by the manufacturer is correct at time of publication.
