PR: NYC Big Bold Plumping Lip Gloss

NYC Big Bold Plumping Lip Gloss in Big City Blush

Hey guys! Today's post is going to be another review that I've been meaning to do for ages! Everything about this lip gloss is supposed to be BIG and BOLD. Unfortunately, I think that played into its demise. I mean, take a look at the applicator! It's HUGE! Look how big it is compared to the tube of gloss:

Gloss applicator compared to tube

A wand like that makes it difficult for precise application. It doesn't matter so much for this gloss, though, since it is incredibly sheer (I have the shade Big City Blush). Take a look at the swatch:

Big City Blush swatch

It's incredibly shiny, but there's hardly any color. And it's a shame because the color in the tube looks gorgeous. Besides the color being a dud, the gloss is also very sticky. I think you can see in the size comparison photo that some of the gloss folded over on itself and created a little peak. Ick. Too goopy for me. But the biggest problem that this gloss has is the SMELL. It smells so nasty and chemically, that I cannot get over it. Maybe it's due to whatever they put in the gloss to make it a plumper, but if that's the case, I don't want it. I don't even want a plumping lip gloss! I just got it because of the color--you can imagine my disappointment. But I know if the smell is that strong, I don't want it on my lips.

So really, this lip gloss loses on all fronts. It's sheer, it's goopy, and it stinks. There's no benefit, so just stay away! I don't know if the other shades are as bad, but this has ruined my intention of ever trying another.

~Stacie