Sally Hansen has 10 new products out now, just for lips, from their Lip Lab Collection. These products look like an attempt to keep up with some higher-end companies with similar items,but for a much cheaper price. They address everything from aging to sun protection, plumping to repair. And there's even - get this - a primer and a custom-shade lip gloss! (Yes, just like Smashbox!)
Here's a look at the new products. I'll be sure to give a full review of anything I buy (I already own the Overnight Lip Recovery ;).
Volumizing Lip Shield
"Plumping Color + SPF 15 Protection"
Available in eight shades, this sheer-color formula is meant to hydrate, moisturize, and protect. It contains an SPF 15 to shield lips from the effects of the sun and help prevent signs of aging. Claims to have a "soft shine finish" with a hint of color.
Gentle Plumping Lip Treatment
"Gain Without the Pain!"
This gloss just sounds too good to be true! A yummy vanilla flavor, shiny reflective gloss, and "time-released hydrospheres" for plumping = perfect, pretty, pain-free volumizer. I wonder if it works? I definitely want to give this one a try!
Prep & Perfect Lipcare
"The Ultimate Base Coat for Lips"
I'm convinced this is one of the most exciting products to emerge from this company - a lip primer and conditioning treatment in one! It supposedly keeps color locked on and prevents fading and feathering while hydrating and treating lips to prevent dryness. With so many expensive lip primers out there right now, this is just what we need!
Lip Blush Plumping Balm
"Custom Color Complex adapts to your natural liptone for a look that's yours alone"
If you haven't heard of this concept yet, it's gaining some buzz in the beauty world: products that apply clear or white, and change to a "custom" color that complements or matches your skin tones, lip color, etc. The first product to use this technology for lips was Smashbox O-Gloss Intuitive Lip Gloss ($22), but it looks like Sally is also hopping on the bandwagon. Will these two products be comparable? At less than half the price of O-Gloss, Lip Blush is practically a steal! This balm also claims to plump and condition lips with ingredients like peptides and antioxidants. I'll definitely have to do a side-by-side experiment!
PM Lip Plumper
"Wake Up to Fuller, Plumper, Shapelier Lips"
A plumper for bedtime - apply before bed, and wake up to fuller, softer lips? What a fabulous concept. With retinol and a collagen-enhancing peptide complex, moisture is trapped and you get prettier lips while you sleep the night away! Easy!
Satin Effects Lip Gloss
"It's like Satin Lingerie for Lips!" - LOL, I totally did NOT make that up!
I already love most of SH's glosses, but this new satin effects gloss seems like it would look AND feel gorgeous! In ten beautiful shades, it leaves a shine and finish that's supposed to be reminiscent of satin. Hot! And isn't the bottle cute?
"Multi-dimensional reflectivity on lips"
I'll be the first to say this product looks a bit like a souped-up version of their Diamond Lip Treatment line. However, I think the shine with this gloss is meant to be different; more glassy and smooth, less... sparkly? I'm not entirely sure, but we'll see. :) It does look very pretty, at least.
Line Fix Lip Repair
"All Day Lip Care for Mature Lips"
This product looks like an upgrade of their Line Freeze and Peptide Line Treatment products, claiming to hydrate, renew, and repair lip aging and help fill lines and reduce their appearance.
Overnight Lip Recovery
"Revitalizes and Repairs Lips as you Sleep"
A super-moisturizing formula with vitamins and yuca treats lips while you sleep. Conditions with a lightweight barrier to keep moisture in. I love these kinds of treatments! Expect a full review later. :)
Complete Care Lip Therapy "The Complete Recovery Treatment for Problem Lips"
The all-in-one product that treats, renews, and protects. Claims to reduce the appearance of aging, protect against moisture loss, and revitalize. Everything problem lips like mine are craving! I would've bought it already if I could find it in the store...
The product descriptions sound pretty neat, right? Well, if you're enticed, here's the sad part: you should probably wait until they go on sale. These new advanced treatments aren't exactly cheap, running about $10 for 0.5 ounces of product. Ouch! Still, a LOT more affordable than their high-end counterparts.
I'll be sure to keep an eye out for any Sally Hansen sales at the drugstores for you, though - that's what I'm here for, after all. ;)
UPDATE 3/06/08 - At CVS you can now purchase products from this line for $5.99!
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