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Lipstick or lipgloss

Which do you prefer I keep switching between the two but am thinking of getting one of those lipsticks that are like a balm, No7 do one called sheer temptation I think, has anyone tried it?
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  • geri1965_2
    geri1965_2 Posts: 8,736 Forumite
    I don't use either as I feel like a clown if I have too much make up on. I so use lip balm though so I would be interested to try the one you mention.
  • lushlifesaver
    lushlifesaver Posts: 2,383 Forumite
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    I use a lipstick from Natural Collection at Boots. I'm rather fair (read: flipping pale skinned...think Casper's best friend!) and love their 'Crimson'. It looks really bright when you see the stick but once it's on it looks just right. I wear it most days but I put it on in the morning and don't reapply during the day :)
    Used to be a lip gloss girl (with a make up drawer to prove it!) but I am now forever converted :)
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  • gingin_2
    gingin_2 Posts: 2,992 Forumite
    Juicy tube gloss for me, with a natural lipliner underneath.
  • meece
    meece Posts: 273 Forumite
    I love the balm type. Feel too old for gloss and don't like the sticky feel. I have tried the new pencils as well such as Clinique chubby stick (what a name :o) and Revlon just bitten. They have a nice texture.
    Lipstick is good but sometimes I prefer the less "made up " look.
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  • freyasmum
    freyasmum Posts: 20,597 Forumite
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    I have juicy tubes and stila glosses and expensive lipsticks - the whole gamut.

    But I really prefer a quick swish of benefit lipscription or, failing that, carmex.
  • Hughjass
    Hughjass Posts: 387 Forumite
    OP, try No 17 Mirror shine, a cross between balm, lipstick and gloss, very mse too:)
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  • Zoe.
    Zoe. Posts: 174 Forumite
    Lipstick. I can't stand the sticky feeling of lipgloss.
  • I'm loving Avon's shine attract lipstick at the moment. Its gt the lipcolour in the centre and gel around the outside, its fantastic :)
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  • i love lipgloss, sparkly, glittery, sticky and shiny lol, but its annoying if its a windy day and im wearing my hair loose.......i wear lipstick sometimes but mainly gloss during the day and on a night out i might wear lipstick depending on what clothes i wear
  • donnac2558
    donnac2558 Posts: 3,640 Forumite
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    Lipstick for me. Lipgloss no matter what colour just looks clear on my lips, I have good coloured lips.
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