PRODUCT REVIEW: Covergirl Blast Flipstick

So Lovelies, have any of you tried the new Covergirl Blast Flipsticks yet?  This new, double ended lipcolor is the latest in the "Blast" family.  There are 13 shades in the line and I've purchased three of them:   (from top to bottom) 815 Flashy (plum w/pink shimmer), 830 Tease (dark-ish orange toned red w/light golden-peachy shimmer), and 855 Minx (bronze w/light copper shimmer).



The idea behind these lipsticks is that both the creme and shimmer colors can be worn alone, the creme can used as a lipliner and filled in with the shimmer or the creme can be overlaid with the shimmer, creating an entirely new lip color.  The idea is a good one:  one lipstick product can create at least three different lip looks to take you from the boardroom to the club.  The packaging is sleek and fits easily into a little evening clutch; the product longevity is fairly good.  I found that for me, the product applied well--very creamy and smooth, but tended to dry out without first putting on a lip balm underneath.  Another application of either clear gloss or untinted lip balm halfway into the day remoisturized the product.  (I'm not used to having to reapply my lip product during the course of my activities.)  The price is reasonable:  $7.99 at Target and $9.79 at Walgreens; I have a few lip products that cost less and last through the entire day without reapplying.  Would I purchase this product again?  The jury is still out on that.  What's your take on this?

Until next time, blessings, hugs and peace!