Model Co. Shine Ultra Lip Gloss

Glosses aren't really my thing, but I received one of these in a subscription box and decided to give it a go. The first thing I noticed was how subtile it was. Now, I've been on a dark lippy kick recently, but this was a beautiful nude hue with the right amount of color. I especially thought it worked well with very dynamic eyes.

The second thing that I was impressed was that it didn't feel as sticky as most lip glosses I've tried. I could still put my lips together and not feel like they have been super glued together.

Lastly... is that strawberry I smell?? It does smell a bit like a cheap lip gloss I would have had when I was 13, but it was nice and could have been a lot worse.

In all, a nice gloss but it's one of those that I would wait to buy on sale.

I recieved this in one of my subscription boxes, and was all excited. The tube itself is cool, has a mirror on the side and you can see the colour. First thing I noticed was how sticky it was when you open it and pull out the applicator. The colour I recieved was 'strip tease' and in the tube it looks pinky ish, but when on my lips it's barely noticeable. It was also sticky, which I don't like, even DH said it was sticky. I mean it's not over sticky like some other glosses, but still sticky enough that you can really rub your lips together. I will try using it under lipsticks to see if that makes it better, but unfortunately for me it's just an average gloss.

I was lucky enough to get this in my first Violet Box and I must say for a lip gloss, I was pleasantly surprised.

Formula - Unfortunately it does have that slight sticky feeling to it which I'm not that keen on, but its not super thick, so its quite bearable. Its nice and smooth and feels quite moisturising.

Tube - I really love this tube, its nice and long, so its easy to hold, not bulky, and handy to put in a handbag or purse or even in your desk at work. The one thing I'm really in love with, is the fact that it has a long mirror on the side. How many times have us gals had to quickly apply lippy or lipgloss and can't find a mirror he he he. This is such a neat design and you can use the mirror even if you don't want to use the lip gloss. Perfect for those times when we've had something to eat like spinach or broccoli and we need to check if we've got bits in our teeth lol.

Results - as far as lip gloss goes, it does what it says. It gives a nice, smooth coverage with good moisturising properties. My lips feel silky smooth with this on and this has now become one of my favourite products. I gave it a 4 because of the slight sticky formula.

Purchase again - Most definitely. I was lucky enough to not have to pay for this one, so would definitely buy it, providing it doesn't have a high end price tag. I have mine in Strip Tease, so its a nice clear, neutral colour.

I received this in the first Violet Box and used it once but won't again so gave it away. Now you see I am not a lip gloss fan so this is the only reason why I wouldn't use it again, just personal taste.

The lip gloss was in a nude/pink tone which was smooth and easy to apply, with a little soft applicator at the end of the wand. The colour was very sheer and left a thin layer of glitter dust in gold across my lips which was pretty but it was sticky, not so much tacky but after a few minutes I noticed it had all but slipped away off my lips, so if you are a fan of lip glosses and can be bothered to keep them topped up then you'll find this ok.

Packaging wise, it was really cute, in a slender tub with a very nicely fitted lid that was easy to open, with the wand securely fastened inside it. Along the body of the tub was a stuck on mirror so you can benefit from topping up whilst on the go.

Like I said it would be a lip gloss fans dream but as I am not a fan of glosses I'll pass :)

I received this gloss in my Violet Box description and I have to say I quite like it! Firstly I adore the packaging, sleek, stylish and the little mirror on the side means I can apply it whilst I'm on the go. The scent is YUM! Quite apricot-y. I could sniff the wand all day! But lip glosses aren't made for sniffing, they're made for wearing... I really like how easy this is to apply and it's not that sticky compared to other glosses I've tried. Initially it's super shiny and it really makes my lips pop! But the gloss didn't last that strong that long and it wasn't long before I was left with a hint of shine and a sticky residue. Post wear it didn't dry out my lips which is always a bonus :) I'm not a huge fan of glosses but this one is definitely a keeper.

I received this lip gloss in my first Violet Box and I absolutely love it! I got the shade "Strip Tease", it's a pretty nude-ish pink shade with a bit of glitter. It looks like a pink shade in the tube but when apply on lips, the gloss appears to be clear with glitter.

My first thought of this was... false advertising! Model Co. stated this lip gloss will glides on smoothly (true) for a non-sticky (false), long-lasting (false) finish.

The gloss is easy to apply, glides on smoothly, smells like candy. It's VERY STICKY! Last about half an hour the most of me then it starts to disappear, then I would have to re-apply. While wearing this gloss, it doesn't dry out my lips and it kind of gives me that plump lips effect, I like!

The Model Co. lip gloss comes in a long, slim tube and an in-built mirror. The mirror makes it so much easier to apply without having to carry another mirror or mess it up. It's easy to carry in small purse.

Overall I really like this gloss, I am a huge lips product person so I can accept any types of formula, even if it's super sticky like this one. My most favourite thing about this gloss is the shimmering-ness it gives and the smell is heaven! sweet candy.

I'm not a huge fan of lip glosses as I find they feather and go a bit weird on my lips after awhile. However I was pleasantly surprised with this Modelco one.

It has a little tackiness to it but it isn't over the top sticky, it has a nice sweet scent and I LOVED the packaging. It is so handy having a mirror on the side- makes lip touch ups so much easier. I really liked the actual tube and wand of the gloss as well. It felt really sturdy and 'expensive', reminded me of Napoleon glosses.

For me the colour was a bit average. I got 'Strip Tease' which is a very nude shimmer. With my pale skintone I looked a bit ill with the product by itself but when I layered it over some of my brighter lipsticks I really liked the effect it gave. However I did notice after half an hour the gloss had pretty much gone and I needed to reapply so it doesn't have much lasting power.

For the price I think this is a good all round nude gloss to layer over other lipsticks.

I received this free with Next magazine a couple of months ago (not a mag I would usually buy, but I'm a sucker for freebies!) in a pretty soft coral.

I love the colour, it really compliments my colouring and looks great on. I do find the formula a bit sticky though and it dries out my lips a bit.

Even though it has its faults, I do use this quite a lot because the colour is so nice.

I got this lip gloss in my Violet Box. After seeing so many YouTube reviews of ModelCo I was excited to try it. I love the scent, and it is a lovely neutral colour on the lips. It lasts for quite awhile which is great. My main issue with it is that it is waaay to sticky. It is supposed to be non-sticky, but it really isn't. The tube is cool, and I especially like the mirror. So overall, a nice product, but very sticky.

I got this lipgloss in the shade Strip Tease as part of a Violet Box. It has a nice almost fruity scent and it a very nude shade. The lipgloss is quite tacky and I have to put a think layer of Chapstick on underneath to stop myself getting too annoyed with it. The tube is quite long which makes it annoying to put in pockets (clothes and handbag) but the mirror on the side is really handy. I will be keeping this in my bag as a just in case mirror. I would possibly buy more from the range if I really liked a colour because it is so cheap. I have found myself using this regularly so even though it's not an amazing product it does the job and sometimes that's all you need.