Monday, May 9, 2011

REVIEW: Laqa & Co. Fat Lip Pencil

REVIEW: Laqa & Co. Fat Lip Pencil


Jenni reviews a buttery-smooth lip gloss with a convenient twist-up applicator, the Fat Lip Pencil in WOLFMAN from Laqa & Co.



ABOUT THE BRAND:
LAQA & Co. is a range of bright, high gloss nail lacquers in a pen. They work just like a real pen, only these pens let you quickly and neatly do your nails anywhere in a few clicks.


But these aren't just polishes, they're little pieces of art, too. The brand is covered in unique artwork from young designers who are looking to get their voice out there.


FAT LIP PENCIL:
LAQA & Co. has also created a range of Fat Lip Pencils. The smooth, buttery texture coats lips in stunning, glossy color. A handy jumbo-size, twist-up pencil that needs no sharpener!


COLOR DESCRIPTION:
Available in five mouth-watering shades, WOLFMAN is the lightest and most innocent of pinks. Puuurdy! 


WOLFMAN'S Packaging artwork created by Mark Mawson. 
Mark has been shooting in Sydney for several years. He specialises in shooting fashion & people underwater.

WOLFMAN packing artwork by Mark Mawson


APPLICATION:
Carefully apply on both lips evenly for a luscious and pouty look.

INGREDIENTS:
Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Poltethylene, Diphenylsiloxy Phenyl Trimethicone, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexabehenate/ Benzoate/ Ethylhexanoate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Microcrystalline Wax, Trihydroxystearin, Flavour (Aroma), Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Carmine (CI 75470). MAY CONTAIN: Mica, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410:2), Red 30 Lake (CI 73360), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850:1), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140:1)

*Cruelty Free
*Paraben Free 


MY REVIEW OF WOLFMAN:
The main reason I love the Laqa & Co. Fat Lap Pencil is the applicator. I can’t tell you how convenient the twist-up, jumbo-sized pencil is for quick & easy applications.  I just pull the fat Lip pencil out of my purse, and apply to my lips - anywhere, any time and without the need for a mirror!  With two effortless swipes across my upper and lower lips, the soft and perfectly-sized round pencil covers just the right amount with a beautiful semi-sheer pink shine.




The shade, Wolfman, is my favorite shade from Laqa & Co. that I’ve tried so far. It’s the prettiest pink shade that finishes like a mix of rose-pink and bubblegum pink with the slightest touch of milky opulence.




The finish is not as matte as a lipstick and not as glossy as a lip gloss, it’s right in the middle of the two, being a great alternative to your traditional lip products. The consistency is soft and creamy once applied and it lasts a good amount of time on the lips; I wouldn’t call it super long-lasting but to be honest, I don’t really care how long it lasts since it’s so incredibly easy to re-apply!





An added bonus is that you can bring this fat lip pencil to the beach, pool or any hot weather situation and you will never have to worry about it melting, separating or just simply becoming too hot & gooey to apply – the pencil stays perfectly intact! Overall I think it’s a great beauty product find, with pretty color options and quality moisturizing ingredients AND it gets an A+ for easy application!

AVAILABLE AT:
Laqaandco.com for $20.95
Beautyhabit for $19.95


After researching about the brand, Laqa & Co., I'm thoroughly intrigued to try out some of their pen nail lacquers.  I'd love to know if anyone has used them before and what you think of them?  Please leave a comment if you have and share your experience.  Thanks!

Below is a picture of the Laqa & Co. Nail Polish Pens...