This very fickle lip gloss has other places to be...
I have found Clinique to be a "you never know what you are going to get" cosmetic company. The** Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie **gloss is no exception. There's good, there's bad, but no ugly. Two out of three's not bad. I received this gloss in a bonus gift. My chosen color is *Goodness Grapecious*, a dusty purple color that goes on with a hint of color. The shine is remarkable and my first impression is "I love this stuff!" With a little wearing of the gloss, however, my impression is, "Why did you leave in such a hurry?" I expected a bit more staying power, I guess. I like the gloss so much though I don't mind reapplying it every now and then. The** Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie** is an anti-oxidant gloss, that means the Vitamin C should nourish the lips while moisturizing and protecting them. I don't how much Vitamin C is in the formula, but a little is better than none. No complaints in the anti-oxidant department. My biggest complaint about the **Clinique Vitamin C Lip Smoothie** is the container. The gloss is packaged in a plastic tube complete with a twist up applicator brush. Each usage requires 3 or 4 twists. The brush spreads out in use which makes precision application a bit difficult. **Bottom Line:** ** **I love many Clinique products so I am more than disappointed when I come across something I don't like. That said, I really like the way this gloss looks when it is on my lips. The color is sheer and not overbearing. The texture is not gloppy or heavy. In fact, I LOVE the gloss. I just don't like the container. I REALLY don't like the container. Did I mention I don't like the container?
Meri
Northern, FL