Lip Duos: Shade A + Shade B = Always Flattering

Happy Monday!
(Can you believe it's the last week of March?!)

I was reading my Lucky magazine, and I came across a beauty rule:

SHADE A + SHADE B = ALWAYS FLATTERING

Interesting, right?
So, I decided to test it out. ;)

Ironclad rule: Any two lipcolors, mixed together, create a color that looks good on anyone. 
Try it with any two lipsticks and you'll be amazed; try it with these new dual-ended $9 miracles and you'll be thrilled. There are 13 versions in all.

COVERGIRL Blast Flipstick Lipcolor

Create your one-of-a-kind look with our expertly designed blendable lip duos. 
Mix and match cream and shimmer shades with the flip of a stick for a unique look with endless possibilities.

- Double-ended stick
- One shimmer, one cream shade
- Blend to create unique looks

How to apply:

1. Before you begin, apply all other makeup and ensure lips are smooth.
2. Starting at the center of the upper lip, apply the creamy color, moving outward toward one corner. 
Repeat on the other side and on the lower lip. Use your pinky or a lip brush to fill in any gaps.
3. Apply the shimmer shade to the center of the lips only. Blend the color outward with your pinky or a lip brush.
4. Place a folded tissue between pressed lips to remove excess.

I love this flipstick!
There's really nothing bad I can say about it.

The colors are beautiful -- both alone and combined.
 The slanted shape of the lipstick makes it so easy to apply -- it glides on smoothly!
It is moisturizing (but still use a lip balm, definitely!) and long-lasting.

I've read some reviews saying that they don't like the smell -- it's not the best smell in the world, but personally, I don't mind. I guess it really depends from person to person.

At $9 ($8.99 at Ulta), I think this is a really good buy!
Think of it as getting 3 lipsticks for the price of one. ;)

Here is a swatch of the CoverGirl Blast Flipstick in Pucker (805):

Shimmery Shade/ Creamy Shade/ Combined

I love it!
I've been wanting to get the perfect pink lipstick, and so far, I am happy with this! :)

Other shades available:


Whisper (800), Glimmer (810), Flashy (815), Vixen (820)


Perky (825), Tease (830), Cheeky (835), Stunner (840)


Snap (845), Smooch (850), Minx (855), Intense (860)

***from www.covergirl.com***

To further test Lucky magazine's beauty rule, I decided to use this lip duo I got as part of a gift set from Clinique:

Here is a swatch:

Candy Pink/ Watermelon/ Combined

I'd say their beauty rule worked well for both of my lip duos. ;)

What do you guys think?
Have you tried CoverGirl's Blast Flipstick? Thoughts?
Which of the 13 shades available would you pick?

Have a fantastic week, everyone!!!

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