4 Editors Prone to Chapped Lips Put the IT Cosmetics Pillow Lips Solid Serum Gloss to the Test
November 30, 2020
Genesis, Assistant Editor
Shade: Wink
My lips get bad during the winter. I’m talking about flakiness, dryness so bad it hurts and peeling. That’s why I solely stick to lip balms, and while I’m grateful for the moisture they provide, I miss the color options and gloss finish from my go-to summer lip products. Recently, I tried the Pillow Lips Solid Serum Lip Gloss and it was everything I never knew I needed. The formula infused with hyaluronic acid is moisturizing like a balm, but it has the finish of a gloss and offers many colors to choose from — just like your favorite lipstick. I went with the shade Wink, which is a beautiful pink that’s soft yet buildable.
Sam, Assistant Editor
Shade: Humble
I’ve never been a matte lipstick girl, and TBH I doubt I’ll ever be. My heart lies with balms and glosses. Unfortunately, I’ve always felt like I had to sacrifice color payoff to get hydration — until now. This new serum-meets-gloss-meets-lipstick moisturizes my lips thanks to its hyaluronic acid- and collagen-infused formula, but it still leaves behind a pigmented wash of color and shine. I’ve been loving the shade Humble, a nude cinnamon. It warms up any look and is perfect for winter.
Alanna, Associate Editor
Shade: Wistful
I’m a total stan for a lip gloss that enhances the natural color of my lips, so when I saw the dusty-rose Wistful shade from this lip collection, I knew I had to try it. I predicted I’d dig the color, but I wasn’t completely sure how I’d feel about the plumping hyaluronic acid aspect of the gloss, that is, until I slid it on and gave it a try. The color matched up perfectly to my natural pout as I expected, but the formula was also a lot less intimidating than I thought it might be. It didn’t tingle on my lips or feel weird. Not only did it check off the right shade box in my book, but it checked everything else off, too.
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