Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks in Darling and Hot.

Covergirl launches a new formula of lipstick called Lip Perfection Lipstick with corresponding lip liners. Lip Perfection Lipstick comes in 42 shades and promises to help "create soft, smooth, beautiful lips in just 7 days." This formula contains Covergirl's "Silk Therapy Complex" to help sustain moisture.

Recently, many drugstore brands have been coming out with more "premium" lip colors to really match those offered by department stores. I have to say that while some have been let downs, for the most part, there have been vast improvements in drugstore offerings from when I was student and drugstore was my *only* store. Back then, I really felt like I was missing out by not being able to afford department store options. But I have to commend brands like Revlon, L'Oreal, Milani, Maybelline New York and Covergirl for really closing in the gaps between the drugstore and department store worlds. Now, I don't think I'm missing out on anything!

Lip Perfection Lipstick by Covergirl is really rich and pigmented. I found the texture to be slightly more balm than satin. They are creamy but dry slightly balmy matte finish. The fragrance has also improved from the last time I tried a CG lipstick. It isn't overpowering at all; I might even say it's pleasant. I wore Hot and found no bleeding, without lipliner, and no feathering. Even after removal, my lips were stained from the red pigmentation (good sign in my book!).

The gunmetal packaging.

I liked the square-ish tubing and the gunmetal cap. Looks sleek, and the shape lends to easy storage! No rolling lipsticks escapes to the floor!

Darling (395)

Darling is a frosty cool soft pink with pearly shimmery. I had hoped it was more mauve from the label, but alas, your best guesstimate is the fate of a drugstore purchase.

Hot (305)

Hot looks like a cool blue red in the tube, but I found it slightly warm, orange red on the lips (see below). A very flattering color similar to Dolce and Gabbana Devil. This is the shade that Drew Barrymore wears in the ad.

Darling and Hot swatched.

Darling (395) on lips.

Hot (305) on lips.

Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks are available at drugstores nationwide. I purchased mine for $7.99 each, prices may vary depending on location.

To Review:

Covergirl Lip Perfection Lipsticks in Darling and Hot, $7.99 for 3.5g, 0.12oz
Pro: Smooth, balmy finish. Hydrating but not overly slick and shiny. Good pigmentation, especially on Hot. Pleasant, not overpowering fragrance.
Con: Bad swatches on Covergirl's website. Hard to pick colors without breaking seal and opening the tube (which is a no-no anyway!).
Overall Beautyburg Rating: A-

Do you feel that drugstore makeup has improved recently? Do you have tips for picking drugstore shades without testing the tube?