DOUBLE HIT LIP and PRIME PERFECT by Look Beauty REVIEW

 DOUBLE HIT LIP and PRIME PERFECT by Look Beauty

DOUBLE HIT LIP

                All the trends covered – matte, glossy or everything at once!

                So says the package of the Double Hit Lip by Look Beauty(Php550).This two-in-one product is offered by Look Beauty, the make-up brand under LOOK Magazine UK.

                The colours available look very cute and pretty. They all seem very wearable but I was really drawn to Rose Riot.

photo from their website

The lipstick end of the product(2.5g) is very sheer. I don’t think I’ll ever use it alone. It’s not as matte as I expected.  It wears off easily too so you’ll have to re-apply every hour or so.

the lipstick

I was more satisfied with the gloss(4mL). In fact, I can use the gloss without the lipstick. It smells really nice too (reminded me of red velvet cupcakes) so I don’t mind re-applying it every few hours.

the gloss

Over-all I think the product is very convenient especially for those who want to save space in their beauty pouches. I personally liked the packaging because was light but it sealed the product quite well.  It wasn't exactly a double hit for me though. I don’t think I can finish the lipstick end of this product. The shade is really pretty but I find it too sheer. I prefer the more pigmented lipsticks from MAC or NYX. I hope Look Beauty sells their gloss separately though. It sure made the product worth it for me.

PRIME PERFECT

           Wearing primer should ALWAYS be the first step when applying make-up especially if you need it to last for a long time. It makes make up application much more smoother, brings out the colours of the pigments and gives the products something to cling on to. I usually use Benefit’s Porefessional and ELF Mineral Infused Primer. I ran out of both recently and coincidentally came across PRIME PERFECT from Look Beauty at a bazaar. At Php400 for 35mL, I thought it was a steal (compared to other primers worth double the cost).

                The packaging was very simple. It doesn’t turn me off though as long as it looks decent and holds the product together.

                The consistency was watery unlike my gel-like ELF Primer. I was afraid it might feel oily but surprisingly, it felt very light and disappeared on my skin like magic. My skin felt a lot smoother and softer too.

                I wore this over a semi-heavy make-up. After 6 hours, I can say it did a pretty good job of keeping my make up in place.

                Prime Perfect is an okay product for me. It kept my make up on but more products out there can do better for my pores. I’m not sure if I like the consistency too. I would still prefer gel-type ones like good, old Porefessional or ELF.

WHERE TO GET LOOK BEAUTY

                 Look Beauty is only available in Superdrug stores which are not in the Philippine shores yet. You may order online at the Superdrug site or find local online re-sellers. I got mine at a bazaar from @hotshop_.