Review & Swatches: 3ina Lip Vinyl*

When it comes to lip products, matte lipsticks have been getting all the hype these past couple of years, however, the lip gloss seems to be making a comeback as many brands are coming out with different ranges of glossy lip products. And 3ina did not disappoint!

First of all, I’m a bit of a nerd for packaging so I first fell in love with the packaging of the Lip Vinyl. They come with a doe foot applicator which makes for easy application in a slick, minimalistic tube in matte black with the colour of the gloss visible, making them easy to reach for when in a hurry. The 3ina Lip Vinyls come in 8 different shades, all boasting a “smooth, glide-on vinyl shine and rich, bright colour.”  In spite of the fact that the pigment is truly rich, they give more of a natural colour (which I personally prefer) rather than a bold, shiny lip.

Moving on to the product’s texture, it has the consistency of a lip gloss without it feeling heavy on the lips or as sticky as your usual lip gloss thus adhering to its description as having a “non-stick formula” which gives a “feather-light weightlessness that lasts all day.” The four colours I was generously given by 3ina to try out were:

•        Shade 700 - A clear lip gloss which can be either worn on its own for that ‘my lips but better'  appearance or on top of any lipstick for an instant glossy lip
•      Shade 701 – A beige-nude lip gloss
•      Shade 702 – A corally-pink lip gloss, perfect for spring and summer
•      Shade 705 – A reddish brown lip gloss which is a must have for autumn!

The 3ina Lip Vinyls are also cruelty free, vegan friendly and paraben free. 

You can either purchase 3ina online here or by visiting one of their outlets – Pama in Mosta, Energy Complex in Valletta, The Point in Sliema, and next to Kiabi in Qormi.

So, what do you think of lip glosses? Do you prefer them over matte lipsticks?

Love, Thereseanne