This is smudgy because I didn't mess with it for the photo. I tidied it up with a brush afterwards!
I don't suggest these colours are dupes. They are obviously not. But they were compatible to be worn together.
Top lip: Sleek Mauve On
Lower lip: OCC Katricia
Sleek
Not peppermint-y, neutral flavour
Maybe a little drier in the tube and more reluctant to squeeze out
Seems a lot glossier on the lip (which is odd considering the point immediately above)
May need a smidgen more product to achieve coverage - but quantities are so small it's irrelevant really
Seems less likely to transfer onto the teeth which can be a big problem with the OCC
It did quickly transfer onto the lower lip - is it more highly pigmented/stronger than the OCC? Maybe
OCC
Dries matte on the lip
Pigments seem from the photo to be less evenly distributed - I've had the OCC longer but didn't notice any problem in the tube - I have heard that some separation can occur in Lip Tars
Does have a sharp minty tang - less so than some of the other shades though - I know some people quite dislike it
Yes, I applied with sponges. I have found it works quite well with these. It's hard to keep lip-brushes clean and remove product whereas the sponges are ten-a-penny and you can easily keep them and match them to the correct shade at a later date.
- Quantities are identical.
- OCC tube marginally more workable because of the 'gradient' but you have to use brushes (or sponges) for these anyway - do not apply directly
Have to award the laurel wreath to Sleek. I do think it's a better product at a lower price (normally a fiver but currently 3 for £10 at the moment) and it's readily available from Superdrug or online in the UK. A clear knock-out win for Sleek. Not even a victory on points. Knock-out. OCC however do more colours and were initially aimed at the professional make-up artist (I think) who does a lot of blending. So if you are super-creative/innovative with your cosmetics then I'd suggest you get lots of the Sleek and supplement any blending shades from the OCC range.
I really rate the Sleek so I had better reiterate that I bought these myself and I've never had a product given to me for review by anyone. Lest you think I am too ardent in my support!
Jenni
This is a good review, well reasoned. I was thinking along the same lines as you, but unfortunately Sleek's terrible customer service makes me prefer to pay more so I can support OCC instead of Sleek.
ReplyDeleteI got this Sleek's pout paint in Pin Up... it's gorgeous! I even mixed a drop of it in my Dr Pepper lipsmackers lipgloss I got from primark :) (its nice in the lipgloss, made it nice and tinted ^_^) I found I need to use a lip brush rather than my finger to apply it cos I'm a little tiny bit obsessed with PERFECT lipstick (I'll sit there for 45 minutes getting it perfect!)
ReplyDeleteI have one lip tar and agree with you it always transfers to the teeth which I hate. My sleek one don't have that problem. I hope sleek later comes out with more colours like occ.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a good post. I've already applied your genius trick of applying the pout paint with the sponge tip and it works wonders. you should find your mention somewhere in my post. I am sorry i was in a rush and didn't have time to give a proper link. it BUGS me so much that i am in love with the sleek pout paints. rumour has it that they're going to do a black. if rumour is true, what are the chances it will be out in the Halloween Season? umm, oh well, never mind :/ xx
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