Sportsgirl Pout About It! Lip Colour in Whirlwind - review and swatches

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It was a bad night again at our joint last night (teething baby) so I'm behind today and haven't been able to sit down at my computer until now.

I really hate it when that happens: writing in the morning is a habit I've had for as long as I can remember, and when I'm unable to do it for whatever reason, the day just doesn't feel 'right'.

Anyhoo. I've had this product on my list of things to review for ages and it's high time I wrote this post because this particular colour was part of last season's range, and while I think it's still available in some Sportsgirl stores (I've seen it there on special), it won't be for long.


If you read this blog, you'll know that Sportsgirl and Shanghai Suzy products are my top picks for budget lipsticks.

These Sportsgirl ones cost a measly $9.95 each and they're better than many more expensive products I've tried: they're comfortable to wear and last ages, plus they come in a large range of shades so there's sure to be something to suit everyone.

I'd been wanting a lavender coloured lipstick for ages but didn't want to pay too much for it because it's not a colour I can wear easily. When I saw this on sale for $4.95, I 'had' to have it and I'm glad I picked it up because it's different and I often reach for it when I'm getting bored of wearing the same old 'work appropriate' shades.


Sportsgirl claims/product details:
  • Vibrant lipstick colour that moisturises and protects
  • Matte finish
  • 'Whirlwind' is described as 'purple' (I would call it a lavender grey)
  • Not tested on animals
  • RRP $9.95 AUD for 4g


I've photographed the lipstick bullet in sunlight above, and in natural light below.

You can see that it's a bit of an odd lavender grey colour, and it's one that I personally need to use with care because it can look a bit ghoulish if I'm not careful.


Below I've swatched it in natural light (sheered out on the left and applied more heavily on the right):


 Same shot, direct sunlight:


My bare lips for reference:


My lip photos of this product just wouldn't turn out well, but I've included the better ones because they still give an accurate representation of the colour, even if some of them are a little fuzzy (my apologies - I just can't bear to take another 564 photos and hope for some clearer shots!).

Below I've applied the faintest swipe of it and taken the shot in natural light (this is how I would normally wear it):


And in the shade:


Below I've applied it more heavily and taken the shot in direct sunlight (here's where it starts to look ghoulish on me):


And in the shade:


Natural light:


 Verdict

I love Sportsgirl lipsticks and this one is no exception. Even though it's matte, it still has a reasonably creamy texture that's not drying and feels comfortable on the lips.

Whirlwind is an interesting lavender grey shade that won't suit or appeal to everyone, but I'm glad to have it in my collection because it's so different from anything else I own.

I don't use this colour a lot but when I do, I like using a small amount because it looks softer and more lavender if I use it gently. If I add too much, it crosses into grey territory and doesn't suit me.

Sportsgirl lipsticks don't have a strong scent, so you should be ok with them if you don't like fragranced products. I also like that they're cruelty free.

The best thing about these products is that they're cheap and great quality. They last longer on the lips than most other lipsticks I've tried, plus they apply and wear well (no feathering or bleeding), and even the matte ones are quite creamy and don't dry out the lips. 

This means I don't need to wear a gloss over them if I don't want to, which I reckon is rare when it comes to matte lipsticks: my lips are always dry and most matte products make them feel even worse.

In sum, I really love these products and can't recommend them enough. If you want to buy a few seasonal shades but don't want to pay a lot for them, I urge you to head into Sportsgirl and check out the range.

Love.


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