At drug store prices, it can be an affordable option to try this product for yourself. I decided to do the dirty work for you, literally. The product went on easily and stayed on my lips throughout the day. I felt hopeful that I had finally found a viable addition to my kit. After food and kisses, it was still there. The problem was that after a few hours the product became gummy and extremely uncomfortable. The appearance took on a thick and and cakey look. Removing the product was extremely difficult. I used a lip scrub made of coconut oil and sugar to breakdown the product. It took several applications of the scrub to remove the color. I would not buy this product for personal or professional use. Even though the color stayed on my lips, I felt there would still be the same amount of maintenance that a non-longwear formula would require. I would much rather re-apply a product that does not feel like a combination of crude oil and gum.
I am going to be testing a few liquid liners to find the "one". This Revlon product is good, not great. The tip is firm and of medium size which was great for creating a multitude of line widths. I wish the pen was "wetter" so that it does not drag on the looser skin on the outer corners of my eyes. Lying the pen flat against the skin creates the best application. The tip is is very fine, which would be great for creating that fine "flick" at the outer corner. However, this feature is virtually useless since the pen is too dry and not receiving enough color at the tip. The color does stay well on the eye. The pigment is good, but could be richer. I would recommend this product for personal use and specifically for those looking to try a winged or liquid liner look for the first time. The dryer formula may be a plus for beginners.
