New York Color Cosmetics City Proof Extended Wear Lipgloss Review, Swatches, Photos
Who’s up for some cheap thrills?
I hauled some New York Color Cosmetics City Proof Extended Wear Lipgloss on a recent foray through CVS. They promise to wear for eight hours straight…click.
Needless to say I’m skeptical!
Let’s see how the testing went.
These were a little expensive at $3.19 as I can get them for a lot less at Harmons versus CVS. So if you’re really wanting to chisel down the price shop around as I bet you can score them for $2.49 or so elsewhere. It’s chump change but just a suggestion if you are looking to save some $$!
Packaging is basic and pretty much no fills. The tubes are lightweight yet the simplicity doesn’t bother me much so I’m pretty ok overall with these. Black top, clear bottom tube to see color through, done. Nothing dramatic here and just right for tossing in a bag or tote.
The applicators are sponge tips with a slight slant so you can pretty much dig out all the color from the tube. I like the applicators alot for a cheaper gloss since they saturate well with color and apply it nicely to lips without too much re-dipping.
The formula is a delightful little surprise as some of the colors are wicked pigmented. I don’t own Chanel Dragon Rouge Allure Laque but Round the Clock Ruby looks like a pretty nice dupe of the shade. I’m wearing it in my photo below. Granted, it’s a bit too much red for me which is one reason I don’t own Dragon but it’s a damn fine shade for $3 bucks! Not all the shades are as pigmented but they build up well and offer a very nice pop of color on lips.
The texture of the glosses is a little bit of a toss up for me. I both like and dislike it. It’s a bit silcone-like, kinda wraps lips up and has a strange feel but it remains lightweight and wears quite well overall. I didn’t have issues with it migrating, it pretty much stays on your lips and doesn’t creep around my mouth and make a guest starring appearance elsewhere on my lips, chin, etc…the wear time isn’t eight hours straight, BAZINGA! But it does last fairly ok for a gloss so you’re looking at about three to four hours in without drinking or eating. I can get through drinking well enough but it won’t last through a meal.
These have a bright citrus-y taste which is pleasant enough and quickly goes away after application. I didn’t feel like these had any sparkle to them but they do have a glossy finish, not mirror-like shine but glossy enough to make me happy. I did get a bit peeved that the glossy factor seems to fade after an hour in so you’re left with color, a hint of shine, but not necessarily the full on glossy finish you get during the first hour of wear.
Shades (swatched from left to right):
- Coffee Break
- Gold with Me
- Midnight Rose
- Round the Clock Ruby
- Mauving all Night
Overall, I like these. They aren’t the glossiest gloss I own and I wasn’t so sure I was enjoying the silicone feel but putting that aside I like the longer wear here, the cheap price tag, and the formula which looks very nice on lips. If you’re in it for the cheap thrills these are a nice one.
Exciting pick for the beauty budget lovers out there.
Gotta say, these ones get a Muse Approval.
Worth a purchase, nice basic gloss, great price tag, and a possible Chanel Dragon dupe might be in the mix!
Likey!