I have heard great things about Boots No7 Poppy Lipsticks. I understand its a brand that is big in the UK so of course when I saw it in my local Postie Plus, I had to try it. I bought the colour Number four Seduction. Its a very dark plum colour, described as rich blackberry which is pretty accurate.
I love the little polka dot box it comes in with the lips on the top to give an added touch of flirty feminine magic. The tube itself is a dull silver colour so stands out already because most tubes of lipstick I have bought are black with silver accents.
The formula is quite smooth and satin like. I love the finish of the lipstick on my lips. The colour is intense and true to what you see. That is where all the good feelings about it stop though unfortunately.
This lipstick is very, very drying on my lips, even with lip balm worn underneath to help keep them moisturised. By the end of the day my lips have peeling bits of dry skin which is gross and doesn't make the lipstick look good on. The stay power is barely there. I have to reapply at least six times in a three hour period. It's a waste of my time and product to even keep up with the wearing off. I would rather pay extra and get a lipstick that will at least last an hour without touching it up! No thank you....
I love the sleek packaging and the click the lid makes when I close it. For the actual lipstick itself, I found the colours not very original or fun, just simple reds and pinks and the like. The lipstick stays on for 2-3 hours, less if you eat or drink and is moderately moisturising. With so many other lipstick options, I just don't feel the urge to use my lipstick (which is in the shade 'Glamour') but all in all, it's a nice lipstick.