HARD CANDY vs. SEPHORA

Sephora Ultra Shine and Hard Candy Mouthing Off are two great lip glosses, both affordable in their own right. But which one has better consistency and pigment, and which one lasts the longest.  I took a look at both to find which is better lip gloss.

Hard Candy (left) and Sephora (right)

Sephora (left) and Hard Candy (right)

The Sephora Ultra Shine lip gloss comes in an array of colors.  No matter what your taste may be, you will find several colors you love.  Unlike some glosses which are tacky or sticky, the Sephora Ultra Shine lip gloss is buttery.  It comes with a doe-foot applicator and a scent which is not overwhelming.  The lip gloss is saturated in color and doesn't taste too bad. Sephora's lip gloss comes in a large container and lasts for a few hours before it needs to be reapplied.  I tried pairing this lip gloss with one of my lipsticks and had a fantastic payoff.  The high shine does dull down after a while, but a nice shine is still maintained.  I really liked this lip gloss and will purchase it again.

Hard Candy's Mouthing Off sheer lip shine comes in a few colors, but not as many when compared to MAC lip gloss or that of Sephora's Ultra Shine lip gloss.  As far as texture is concerned it is a little sticky, but not as sticky as some of its competitors.  The lip glosses are perfect for a sheer and sexy shine on the lips.  One fun thing about the product is its funky, decorative package design.  Something that the Sephora packaging lacks.  Although the texture is sticky, it has a nice sweet smell comparable to cookies or cupcakes.  When I tried putting the lip gloss over my lipstick, I achieved  a soft shine.  It looked good, but definitely not great.  The product only lasts a couple of hours before you have to reapply, which seems to be a very short time when you compare it to its competitor, Sephora Ultra Shine.  All in all, the Hard Candy is good but definitely not great.

Therefore, the Sephora Ultra Shine comes out on top.  With its greater longevity, high pigmented color and soft texture, Sephora is the clear winner. Hard Candy Mouthing Off does put out a decent lip gloss for the price, but it does not measure up to Sephora's Ultra Shine.

The Sephora Ultra Shine retails for $14.00 and may be purchased at Sephora or www.sephora.com.

The Hard Candy Mouthing Off retails for $6.00.  It may be purchased at Wal-Mart.