Treat Your Chops to Some Candy Shop Lip gloss (E.L.F Candy Shop Lip Tins)

Member Name: Rhiana

Product:	E.L.F Candy Shop Lip Tins
Date:	28/05/09 (144 review reads)
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Advantages: gorgeous retro tin, bargain price, quality lip gloss

Disadvantages: As far as I'm aware, can only be bought online, with postage buying just one isn't ideal.

After reading lots of reviews and keen to investigate budget cosmetics I discovered the EyesLipsFace website. For those who have yet to discover this gem of a website, E.L.F as it's more commonly known, sell a large range of cosmetics, most of which come at the bargain price of £1.50.

On my first visit I placed an order for 12 items, some great, some good and some not so good. This Candy shop lip gloss was one of them, and my absolute favourite. Definitely great!

~ ~ About Candy Shop Lip gloss ~ ~

E.L.F Candy Shop Lip Gloss comes in 6 flavours/scents.

Crazed Coconut
Mocha Maniac
Cherry Bomb
Frosting Fantastic
Candy Fix
Berry Pop

In my first order I received the Mocha Maniac, and have since received the Coconut Crazed and Cherry Bomb varieties in subsequent orders.

Candy Shop Lip Gloss comes in a small tin, containing 11 grams (39 ounces) of product. The retro design is incredibly cute and appealing on first sight. The colour of the tin will depend on the flavour you have purchased, along with a little picture representing the taste. My Mocha lip gloss tin, for instance, was brown, white and pink and has a little picture of a mocha coffee glass on it, like the kind you would get in Costa.

The tin itself fits into the palm of your hand, being about the size of a match box but much thinner. It's a lovely neat size that would fit effortlessly into the smallest bag, or slip into a jean pocket easily.

The back of the tin gives an ingredients list which include: Polybutene, Isooctyl Palmitate, Ceresine wax, Microcrystalline wax, Methylparaben and Propylparaben.
We are also advised that it may contain Iron Oxides and various colourings.

A symbol indicates that once opened, the lip gloss should be used in 12 months. E.L.F confirm on the tin that the product hasn't been tested on animals.

To access the lip gloss you slide the tin lid, revealing as little or as much of the product you would like. This is incredibly easy to do one handed, yet offers security that the lid won't fall off in your bag, messing up the contents.

The inside of the tin is full, pretty much to the brim, of thick lip gloss, coloured to match your chosen flavour. It looks a lot like Vaseline when bought in lip tins, being a very similar consistency and the only difference being colour.

~ ~ Using Candy Shop Lip Gloss ~ ~

Applying the gloss to your lips requires nothing more than a gentle rub of your finger tip over the top of the product, then applying directly to your lips. I have, in the past, found that some lip balms and glosses that require this method are too solid, meaning you have to dig in it a bit, and get the product stuck in your nails. This isn't the case with this Gloss, as while it looks solid in the tin, it almost melts on contact with your finger.

You only need a small amount of this product at a time, as it spreads very easily. A little really does go a long way. The lip gloss feels quite light on your lips and isn't too tacky like a lot of these products can be. It feels as if it sinks into your lips, rather than sit on them uncomfortably.

I do tend to suffer from dry lips. I could feel the lip gloss moisturising my lips, making them feel smoother. It gives a very subtle colouring, again depending on your chosen flavour. The mocha gives a light shimmery brown gloss, perfect with sun kissed skin or bronzing make up, while the cherry gives a slight bee stung look. It isn't solid colour like lip gloss, more of a suggestion or enhancement of your natural lip colouring.

I hate thick high mirror sheen lip gloss, or being left feeling and looking like I've just dowsed my lips in chip fat. This gloss definitely doesn't give that effect, more giving my lips a smoother, dewy appearance.

The long lasting effects of this product are pretty impressive too. I only feel the need to reapply every few hours, even when eating, drinking and smoking (as I very naughtily still do). I definitely think that this gloss improves the overall look and feel of your lips, even when it's wore off pretty much.

They are scented and flavoured, so if you don't like this in a lip gloss, then it's not for you. The scent is very apparent as soon as you open the tin. Out of the three I own, I don't find any of them unpleasant although by far my favourite is the coconut. The taste is more subtle, while definitely there if you lick your lips, I can't taste it all the time I'm wearing the gloss.

~ ~ So Would I Recommend? ~~

I think it's clear that I love these lip gloss tins, so would definitely recommend!

The retro tins are so cute, and such a perfect and compact size. I love the design of the sliding lid, meaning that accidents in my handbag are never going to happen.

There's a range of flavours to suit most people's tastes. These would make ideal party favours or stocking fillers, I can't imagine anyone being disappointed by them.

The gloss itself is really lovely, it's subtle on the lips so even those who aren't keen on make up would appreciate it, and it really does moisturise your lips wonderfully and lasts very well.

At just £1.50 you get a lot for your money. The tin is designer looking and the gloss quality, and as you only need to use a tiny bit at a time and you don't need to re-apply often, it will last ages, making it more of a bargain.

The only problem I can find regarding these lip tins, is that as far as I am aware, they are only available to buy on-line. While £1.50 is a bargain price, E.L.F charge £2.95 for posting standard class. If you only want to purchase one of these products then that would be a problem. however if you would like to buy in bulk for gifts, then they are fantastic value. if you are already placing a larger make-up order from EyesLipsFace, them I heartily recommend you pop at least one of these in your virtual shopping basket. you won't be disappointed!

For more information and ordering visit WWW.EyesLipsFace.Co.Uk

Summary: A fab little gloss, well done E.L.F x