Review: Marc Jacobs Beauty LoveMarc Lip Gel in Cabaret (146) and Lust for Lacquer Lip Vinyl in Shooting Stars (316)

This Marc Jacobs lip combo was a Sephora Beauty Insider 1000 point perk that I got a month ago since both products were full size. Both were touted as being limited edition, but now are available as part of the permanent line. 

The packaging: This perk came in a box that housed both products. The lipstick is an all black tube with a silver magnetic closure. It has the Marc Jacobs logo stamped on the side. The lip gloss is a clear tube with a black twist-off cap. The applicator is a doe-footed applicator.

The scent: Both have a slight fruity-vanilla scent that does not linger.

 

(L to R): Shooting Stars and Cabaret in natural light

(L to R): Shooting Stars and Cabaret in sunlight

The product: Cabaret (146) is only available to VIB Rouge members right now. It is a muted, warm berry shade. It swatched brighter on my arm, but when applied, it's much warmer and darker. It went on somewhat smoothly, with slight tugging on my lips. It was neither drying, nor hydrating. It wore for about 4-5 hours and left behind a slight stain. 
 

Shooting Stars

Shooting Stars (316) is a dark, muted brick-red gloss with brown undertones and lots of micro-shimmer. It went on smoothly with lots of shine (thanks to all the micro-shimmer). It was somewhat drying and wore for about 3 hours. It started to get pretty tacky/sticky on my lips towards the end of 3 hours. The shimmer stuck around on my lips even after the color faded, which depending on the person can be a good thing or bad thing (to me, it's a bad thing). 
 

Cabaret

When worn together, these two create a beautiful deep berry shade (perfect for Fall!). It's a bit heavy on my lips though, so I don't see myself wearing this combo much. The color created reminded me of Kevyn Aucoin's Bloodroses, so I would opt for that rather than this duo. 
 

Shooting Stars layered over Cabaret

Cost: Lovemarc Lip Gel is $30, Lip Vinyl is $28.

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Review: Marc Jacobs Lip Lock Moisture Balm in Makeout

My obsession with all lip products has no bounds as evidenced by this purchase. When I showed this to my brother, he could not believe how someone could pay $24 for a lip balm. He pointed me in the direction of a CVS where he told me I could buy lip balm for 99 cents, and called me all sorts of names. But the joke's on him! I have all the drugstore lip balms, so............I win? Right? Anyway.

The packaging: Well, since we are paying $24 for a balm, the packaging is very posh. The tube is a screw-on, screw-off (heehee) tube, and it feels nice and heavy in my hands. The brand's name is splashed on the side of the tube. 

The scent: It has a great minty scent. Some mint-scented products can be overwhelming on my nose and make me sneeze, but this scent just makes me feel energized. It lingers, so if you are sensitive, make sure to sniff it before buying.

The product: This goes on very heavy. It really feels like I'm applying a thin layer of butter on to my lips. It is very hydrating and lasts...forever. I usually apply this before I go to bed, and when I wake up, it's still on my lips. It is not sticky at all either. The only problem I have with this product is that it is very soft. When I'm applying it, I'm always worried that it's going to come apart in the tube. Other than that, this product has been a lifesaver during this weird freezing weather we've been having this year. 

Cost: $24. This has been my go-to lip balm this year, so yes, it's worth it.

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