Unicorn Blood Review

JEFFREE STAR COSMETICS Presents: VELOUR LIQUID LIPSTICK IN UNICORN BLOOD

The first thing I'd like to say before this review gets started is that we all have to appreciate Jeffree Star. You don't have to like him, you don't have to agree with him, and you don't have to listen to his music. But what you must do is thank God every day for Jefree Star's existence and appreciate all the hard work and effort that went along with his Velour Liquid Lipstick line. There's 15 different shades of this liquid lipstick, and I love all of them!!. The colors range from super dark black to nude with all kinds of blue in between.

                                               

My most favorite shade off all of these lipsticks (So far because every time I think I'm set on one another shade is released) is Unicorn Blood. Why you ask? Well, I think the color combines dark and feminine. Two things I love for my makeup to do. And guess what else?? VEGAN!!!

Packaging & Presentation:

Usually when I order cosmetics from the internet, presentation is very important to me. With this lipstick, I was impressed. Even the outside UPS box had some stickers which led me to believe whatever was inside had to be good.

Before I opened the box to reveal my new lip color, I tried to keep an open mind. When I finally got it open ( It took me literally five minutes to open the darn thing because the box would not budge!) I was so in love with the inside packaging . Behold, Unicorn Blood. The liquid Lipstick that seemed to be sold out forever was finally all mine.

 

 

First Impressions:

My first impression upon appearance? Exactly what I had wanted. The color alone is just beautiful, still in the bottle. The look is super neat and I love that the shape of the lipstick is flat on both sides so it's not one of those that you're afraid might tip over and spill. Unlike some other lip products that I've ordered via internet; for example, NYX (Sorry NYX!) always seems to package their products with a lot of extra room in the box, and really it's like "WHY NYX?!" But not this lipstick. It's packaged in a perfect box that you can either keep or toss. (Personally I like to keep them for storage purposes).

Application:

                                                                   

 When I unscrewed the cap to Unicorn Blood the first thing I noticed right away was that the formula is very runny. That's not always bad with a liquid lipstick, but I usually like my lipstick to promise a little more full coverage. Still trying to keep an open mind, I applied one full layer.

MISTAKE!! This lipstick is not only runny, but so easy to apply it almost makes it difficult. The smell was not too appealing ( a little like sharpies) and when applied straight to the lips it can be a little overwhelming, mostly because the consistency is a lot like paint. It covers a lot very quickly but it dries fast. I so apologize for how crooked my lines came out on my lip! I was not expecting the lip color to be so runny, so it got a little out of control as you can see.

I wasn't too happy with just the one layer. You can see my natural lip right through the very tip top of the lipstick. So, I applied another later just to see what the difference would be.

Finally, Unicorn Blood. The color of fresh blood, my favorite. I love the color even more now than I did when I first put it on. I would say about one coat if you're looking for something darker red but not too "bold", two coats if you're into complete full coverage. Of course, No review is finished without some wear & tear tests.

The Damage:

 

One characteristic of the box that caught my eye was the "Tip. More like a major warning, Am I right? I decided to test it out. No, not by making out with my oh, so handsome boyfriend. But instead, by making out with bakers. Ever want to debunk some lipstick promises? Eat. And really eat, not how you fake eat in front of your boyfriend to make him think your "skinnier" than you really are by not eating as much as you usually would. So after ripping into my meal for about an hour, I decided to check out the damage.

I was a little disappointed with the outcome. This is Definitely something that would require minor re-application. I drank only through a straw, but I did have a veggie burger which may have caused a lot of the lipstick to come off. This was only with eating, I would NOT recommend making out with an actual human being, the result could be fatal to those lips.

Final Pros, Cons, And Summary:

The Pros-

• Lipstick Color is exactly as pigmented as Promised.
• VEGAN!!! As Always.
• Easy to Apply
• A little goes a long way.
• The Price.

The Cons-

• The Smell. Who wants to smell sharpies on their lips??
• Sticky even after it dries matte.
• Re-application is a must.
• A little messy.
• Not as thick as I like it to be

Overall Summary-

I waited so long for this lipstick, and I don't think it was a total disappointment. I loved the packaging, everything down to the very last detail. I LOVE LOVE LOVE the color! My pictures don't really do it justice. The red is a very deep burgundy but not brown. It is a very bold color so if  you are lighter skinned it may tend to wash you out a little. I am so in love with this product I am willing to overlook the messiness and the smell. I do think this product is a very good buy. You can never go wrong with Vegan makeup, trust me. I also think that if you're not too familiar with liquid lipstick that this may be easier for you to apply with an additional brush, just so that you don't get too much at one time and overwhelm yourself. Hours later and it is still as pigmented as before. You've got to love a good lipstick.

I give this product about a 7 / 10.

I will be ordering more colors soon, so if you're interested in any that you may want me to do a review on or you have other ideas, please let me know!

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Velour Liquid Lipsticks $18 - 15 Shades

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