Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipstick review and swatches

Lipsticks are the kind of products that drgustore brands do extremely well. True, prestige brands have amazing shades and textures, but you can easily blow P400 on a lipstick and you won't even know the difference!

One amazing lipstick line is the Cover Girl Lip Perfection (P395). It does everything a lipstick should, and beyond. Pigmentation, texture, shade selection, lasting power, and moisturizing properties are all ace - I'd say it's unbelievable for the price, but I have tried other cheap lipsticks that deliver these things well, too. The main difference of Cover Girl with the other drugstore brands is how slinky and moisturizing it is to the point that it feels like lip balm.

What I love about the product

• Rich pigmentation that goes opaque in one or two layers (depending on the shade). 
• Smooth, creamy texture glides on the lips. It's quite moisturizing so I suggest you skip the lip balm. Actually, you MUST skip the lip balm if you have normal lips or the lipstick will feel too slippery already.
• Lasting power is pretty good at 3-4 hours. The lipstick leaves a strong, even stain on the lips so it still looks good after eating.
• The 22 shades available look yummy. There are browns, nudes, pinks, and reds for everyone. There are also different finishes such as frost, gloss, and satin.
• The gunmetal lipstick bullet looks classy and expensive. It feels sturdy and closes with a full-bodied click.
• Very affordable! At only P395, price is very competitive with other lipsticks in the department store.

Dazzle, Fervor, Hot Passion

Dazzle is a frosty-glossy blue-based pink. It doesn't go on completely opaque like the other shades; it's more like a veil of gloss

Fervor is a reddish brown with pink undertones. It's nice for everyday looks. I thought I'd look dated in it but it looks charming, surprisingly.

Hot Passion (the flagship color, so to speak) is a blue-based red that fits all skin tones. It sortof adjusts to your skin - on me, it looks like it has orangish undertones, but on fair-skinned girls like Jheng and Jamie, it has bluish tones.

What I don't like about the product

• Feels thick in two layers. I'd say it's a bit waxy, but it's not the kind of hard waxy lipstick feel; it's more how a liquidy lip balm would feel. It just sits on top of the lips. This can be solved by blotting.

Recommendations

If you hate lipstick because of how dry it feels, you must check out the Cover Girl Lip Perfection Lipsticks. They're very moisturizing and overall quality is pretty good for the price. I would avoid the frosty shades though; it can look tacky easily plus it highlights lip lines.

Verdict

I love it! I'm hankering for an opaque hot pink shade, so I'll probably look to Cover Girl for it. You should definitely try Lip Perfection if you're looking for a new lipstick. Read Makeupalley for more reviews - this product got a 4.2/5 rating!

Cover Girl can be found in major drugstores and department stores

Comments

[Ann]

I really like the hot passion on you. I haven't tried any covergirl lippies. I'm scared to try it because covergirl breaks me out. But i would love to try that shade too!

[Meedge]

I really like this new line. It's probably one of the best drugstore lipstick tubes I've tried. Amazing lasting power for something that costs less than 400 a pop! And yes, it's surprisingly very moisturizing too.

[Julz]

Ooohh!! Dazzle is so pretty! It's so feminine...and it really flatters you. :) I might consider this on my list since I'm looking for a nice pink shade that will suit me. Well, sana lang it will look good on my morena skin. =)

[brigitte]

ang cute mo dun sa gamit mo Dazzle :)

[Chrissy]

I grabbed one of these lipsticks in Heavenly and been road-testing it for a few days. I love how the color brightens up my face, and it's my first venture beyond mlbb shades. Pretty surprised at how pigmented it is, it actually manages to cover the darker color of my lips. I agree that it does feel a bit waxy and the smell bothers me, but I think it's an okay trade-off for the color pay-off, plus the moisturizing and long-lasting formula. Love how Fervor looks on you, I'll try it next time it looks like a nice work-safe color. Oh and I like your pic with Dazzle! Cute look!

[Alen]

Never pa akong naka try ng lipsticks from covergirl pero the colors that you reviewed looks promising. I love Dazzle, it looks great on you. Im sacred to try red lipsticks simly because I look like a clown when I use one, or siguro I have no idea how to properly apply them. Sana i'll have the courage to try them hehe. When you use red lippies, your face instantly brightens kaya inggit ako :)

[Michelle]

i love the hot passion on you. they look really great. i cant wait to get my hands on them :)

[Camille]

Lipstick where you HAVE TO lay off the lip balm? This is the first time I've heard of such a case! It must be pretty moisturizing if you're willing to leave off that sweep of aquafina, carmex or lip ice!

[Mrs. Brigoli]

The reviews I've been waiting.....

I like fervor for daily use and I love hot passion, this lipstick is HOT...... The shade is perfect. You rock if you're wearing it hehe... I will definitely grab one of this hot passion tube... I like the price it's affordable and if you're saying that lip balms will be out so I guess it's heaven's sent.... Lipstick with a moisturizing powers???????? Great!!!

[k-anne]

dazzle looks great on you!!!! fun, simple, effortless....

p.s.

your skin looks great... glowing...

[Mina]

I am loving Fervor and Hot Passion... They look very flattering. Will check these out on my next visit to SM's beauty area. I always like searching for cool new stuff there... :)

[Cecile A.]

Liz this a permanent line? Wanna try a lot of shades! :)