Lime Crime Plushies Review!

Lime Crime recently came out with a new formula of liquid lipsticks: Plushies!

This product is supposed to be a "soft focus lip veil". I was intrigued by this description because, while I love how long-wearing their Velvetines Matte Liquid Lipsticks are, they can be a little heavy. I've also found that most of their shades are pretty deep in color. So when I saw that the new Plushies looked much more natural, light, and sheer, I was sold! Here's the rest of the description from Lime Crime's website:

PLUSHIES (from plushy: a soft toy) are the new generation of nude lips. Non-opaque, soft focus formula enhances natural lip color while making your lips look as plush as a teddy bear! Touch-proof finish ensures no-hassle all-day wear. One coat is all you need for that coveted my-lips-but-better effect, or build to your liking for more intensity. Infused with a nostalgic blackberry candy scent. Plushies are so comfortable, you'll forget you're wearing them!

❥ The three shades I purchased are Rosebud, Turkish Delight, and Milk Tea. They were running a promo the week the Plushies launched so you could buy 3 for $16 each. The regular price is $20, but Lime Crime is always doing sales. 👍

Swatches!

❥ First of all, the packaging is adorable! I love the pink silicone cap and the cute little teddy bear head! I have them displayed on the top of my makeup organizer right now. The packaging feels like it's quality. I also appreciate that the amount of product and tube size is more than the Velvetines, which are 2.6 ml. The Plushies are 3.5 ml. You do need a little more product than when you are applying Velvetines, because they are less pigmented.

❥ I found that the Plushies were pretty easy to apply. I dotted some product onto my lips and blended it out with my fingertip. The only shade that was at all patchy was Milk Tea, and that was fixable with a little blending. I really like the effect of applying two colors, one in the center of the lips, and one on the outer edge. They are also great if you like to overline your lips, it looks very natural.

Rosebud

Turkish Delight

Milk Tea

Milk Tea with Rosebud in the center

❥The Plushies dried to a matte, transfer proof finish, and wore all day long. By the end of the day, they were faded, but there was no flaking or significant wear to the inner portion of the lips. The finish can be slightly tacky or rubbery feeling, especially if you put multiple layers on for more color payoff. This didn't bother me as much as when other lipsticks feel that way, because the Plushies are so transfer proof.

❥ The scent is described as a "nostalgic blackberry candy scent", but to me it smelled like fruity bubblegum. It's not overpowering, and I love the scent!

❥ The Plushies are honestly my new favorite lipstick formula, and I've been wearing them almost every day, so I'm going to give them 10/10 teddy bear emojis!

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❥ I would recommend Plushies to those who want lipstick that wears great all day long, comes in a wide range of colors, and is not heavy feeling!