We Tried It: The Lip Tattoo

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Thursday July 12, 2012 by Alexandra C.

A little while back, we posted this video: a first impression of using the lip tattoo. If you've never heard of lip tattoos before, chances are, you're looking dubiously at your computer screen right now and scratching your head, thinking 'lip....tattoos?'.

Yes, lip tattoos; and it's exactly what it sounds like. Remember those temporary tattoos you would play around with as a kid? They're that, but for your lips. Here's what they look like:

I picked up this pack at a Winners for around 5 dollars, but normally they will run you about US$9.99-14.95. There are three applications in one pack and they claim to last 4-8 hours. They come in a ton of colours and patterns, but unfortunately, there were slim pickings in the store where I was. Though, seriously? Glitter lips? There not many occasions in life where glittery lips are acceptable.

To use these, first you pop the lip portion out of the package. Then, you cut around the lines on the back of the lip tattoo to get a better shape for your mouth. I have a teeny mouth so it was kind of a pain to cut the right size.

The application is fairly simple, you basically do as you would normally if applying a temporary tattoo to your body. I'm warning you though, this is a ridiculous process. Mandy and I couldn't stop giggling. We had to document all the silliness for you so here's a photographic chart of how to apply these lip tattoos:

I have to give these lip tattoos a big thumbs down. They just aren't for me. I totally get the novelty of them. If I can, why can't someone else have a little fun playing around. But, they felt awful on my lips. You can clearly see the discomfort on my face! When it comes down to it, I suggest spending the $10 on a fun lipstick instead. But hey, for the amount of giggles Mandy and I got, I think it might be worth the $5!

Have you ever heard of the lip tattoos before? Have you tried or would you try them?

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	on Feb 21, 2013 smiley_gen 2,901 said: Looks fun t I think I would rather keep that for Halloween!
	on Nov 07, 2012 Bellsisfashion 404 said: I have one, with the USA flag! But I havent test it yet, but I think it is nothing for me. But I must try it first before Im saying that!
	on Oct 26, 2012 bluesparkles 545 said: Eesh! Hell no.
	on Jul 23, 2012 crysrob 1,619 said: I think they would be fun for a one time thing, or a party...etc but certainly not an everyday wear. Thanks for showing me this product.
	on Jul 23, 2012 LyrissaSmillie 8,542 said: Really cute! I would so wear these
	on Jul 19, 2012 farouknabela 3,382 said: They're cute but not for going out in public! Haha
	on Jul 18, 2012 abcder 777 said: If you have lipstick why would you spend good money to use these??
	on Jul 18, 2012 Tiffmorris 1,742 said: I don't think those would be for me either. I can't imagine your lips still being soft with a temporary tattoo on them.
	on Jul 13, 2012 gl0ss 1,548 said: I do not see how this product would ever work for me, but it's a cute idea
	on Jul 13, 2012 sirenstarlight 7,277 said: Yah, I could see trying it as a novelty. For some funny photos and a laugh but that's about it. I would never try it for real life wear :P