I know I
was quite young when Ricky Martin released Shake Your Bon-Bon from his
self-titled album. This song brings back so many fond memories for me. I loved
seeing him dance and well… shake his bon-bon. Ricky didn’t stop at just music
but is giving himself towards a worthy cause in MAC’s Viva Glam campaign this
year. Ricky teamed up with Nicki Minaj and together they introduced the Viva
glam Nicki lipstick and Ricky’s lip conditioner to support the MAC AIDS fund. Unfortunately
I cannot seem to get a hold of the lipstick but the lip conditioner was more
readily available.
My
beginning with this lip conditioner was quite funny. I was at the MAC counter
ready to cash out my gorgeous MAC Russian Red lipglass
along with the MAC Impassioned
duo and the only MAC guy in the store enquired if I had the lip conditioner. I
said no and he looked at me like I was a mad woman. Really no lip conditioner
and you are getting these coloured lippies! Are you seeing why your lips are
getting stained and they will also help with your cracked lips!!!! I was
becoming a little embarrassed at this point but would not be forced into
getting something I didn’t want. He then turned on my friend who came with me
and said to her” And don’t think I didn’t see you licking those lips! That’s
not going to help them either.” Give it a try! Alright, why not.
Product Packaging: This lip conditioner comes in
special packaging. The product is packaged in a white box with Ricky’s
signature on the front panel and a similar signature as well on the front of
the tube. The tube is soft so you can squeeze it to push the product out of the
small opening. The tip of the conditioner is slanted which makes it easy to
glide around the contours of your lips. The ingredients are listed on the box
only.
Product Colours: The conditioner is slightly
tinted but goes on pretty colourless onto the lips. It looks sort of like
Vaseline.
Product Performance: I was using a host of different
lip balms and chap sticks and none have seemed to work for my dry, chappy lips
like this does. My lips are much softer and they don’t have the visible cracks
or hard lines on them anymore. It contains petrolatum which is also the main
active ingredient in the Vaseline lip therapy. The petrolatum seals in the
moisture but in this lip conditioner doesn’t feel sticky like in the Vaseline
product. It goes on slick and feels very light on the lips. It also contains
Shea butter which is an effective moisturiser due to its fatty acid content.
This lip
conditioner hydrates and conditions your lips. However, if you are looking for
something to ensure your lip product last longer on the lips, then you will
need a lip primer, which may also condition your lips.
Oh and
it has the classic MAC vanilla smell and flavour!
Product
Flexibility:
Because of the difference it has made for my lips, I find using this highly
addictive. I reach for it about 3 times a day just to add a tiny drop more,
even though the product hydrates my lips for a long time. If you don’t feel
like wearing any lip colour, just soothe on a tiny amount for a slight sheen
and baby soft lips. It works well for male lips as well! Wink, wink!!!!
Product
Availability & Price:
For Trinidadians, try the West Mall or Gulf City Mall MAC counters for $140 a
tube. At maccosmetics.com, it retails for $15US. In case you run out of this,
you can find the regular lip conditioner (no ricky martin’s signature) in the
permanent line.
Overall: I’m really glad I found this
product. I admit it is rather expensive for a lip conditioner but the fact that
this product’s proceeds all go straight to a worthy cause makes me feel a bit
better about it! When I find something better than or just as good as this and
with a cheaper price tag, I’ll let you know! I’m off to find Ricky and shake my
bon bon.
Happy Conditioning!
XOXO
Naomi
That kind of happened to me when I bought the Nicki lippie! The sales lady was REALLY trying to get me to purchase the conditioner as well and was a little pushy! I managed to make it out with just the things I went in for but now I want the conditioner! It sounds really really great! LOL
ReplyDeleteIt is totally addictive to me! The price is a bit too much for me but give it a try if you can!
DeleteI have the nicki lipstick, which is eh okay for me. I wish I bought the ricky lip conditioner instead!
ReplyDeleteOh yes i still want to try our the nicki lipstick just to satisfy myself!
DeleteI tried it and I agree with you its really nice but I really found the price high for a conditioner but I do have the Nicki lipstick and love it!
ReplyDeleteOh yes i remember looking at your swatches. The MAC people said it will be back in stock in June so I'll look out for it
DeleteThe Nicki lipstick is gorgeous :) I tried the lip conditioner before.. Try Jack Black lip balms (you can get them on Amazon) or Nivea lip balms (in Pennywise - got mine in the Grand Bazaar branch). The Nivea lipbalms are super moisturizing and last an insane amount of time.
ReplyDeleteHi Steph! I heard about the jack black balms, didnt realise they are on amazon. Only problem is whenever i bring in cosmetics, the shipping charges are outrageous!
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