Hard Candy Lipstick in 'Thunder' Review

Lately I've been into BOLD lip colors! On a trip to Wal-Mart I saw This beautiful collection from Hard Candy called "Fierce Effects Lipsticks". They were completely out of all the shades except a hot pink shade called "Provocative" and the purple shade "Thunder". There was one of each left and I had to have the Purple one. I had been on the hunt for an inexpensive lip color in a dark purple shade and when I saw this I knew I had to have it! I had it for about a week and a half until I worked up the courage to wear it. When I put in on I felt some type of way I hadn't felt for a lipstick. The name of the collection says it all cause I really did feel ~fierce~ *hair flip*. Of course my family had things to say about it but they could not change my mind on how I felt about this color! My husband was not a fan but he saw how good it made me feel so he accepted it. My mom is not a fan of dark colors so she was the most persistent that I take it off but there was no way! (sorry mom) 

This picture was not edited. Taken in natural light.

When applying this lipstick, it went on so smooth and kept my lips hydrated. It felt like wearing a normal lip balm so it was a weightless feel. I must say that the wear was not very good. I had to reapply several times through out the day. No big deal! BUT, yes there is a but... when I would go to reapply I noticed the color had bled out of my natural lip line and had a smudged effect. All I had to do was use a small concealer brush and a concealer the same shade as my skin tone and clean up the edges. Although that was a hassle that is my only complaint for this drugstore lipstick.




The tubes they come in are very flashy and beautiful. These are also great if you display your lipsticks.



 Color Swatches

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Natural Lighting

Direct Sunlight

I would recommend this lipstick if you don't mind fixing the smudging on the outer line of your lips. of course I haven't tried any of the other colors so I cannot speak for those but I defiantly want to try then. As soon as I get my hands on them I will review and swatch again. Thanks!
-DR❥