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We Tried It: The Lip Tattoo

Posted by Alexandra C. | Thursday July 12, 201228 comments


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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25 Comments

on July 13, 2012  gl0ss  6,194 said:

I do not see how this product would ever work for me, but it's a cute idea

on July 13, 2012  sirenstarlight  7,239 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

on July 13, 2012  GoneBatty  3,196 said:

who on earth thinks that looks good? Just terrible and not at all pretty.

on July 13, 2012  Charmheart16  3,985 said:

These pics are adorable. While it's an innovative idea, I don't think it's something I would try. lol.

on July 12, 2012  Cassie_  2,311 said:

Those are cute lol

on July 12, 2012  bubbles77  28,057 said:

I have not heard of these before. Kind of a neat idea, maybe for my daughter, not for this chick !! Thanks for sharing creativity and new hip products, just never know what's gonna be on chick advisor.!!

on July 12, 2012  KatelynRose1984  20,704 said:

I've never tried them personally, but I've seen them around. Fun idea, but definitely nothing for me!

on July 12, 2012  Bren  25,851 said:

I remember the video you posted and the not impressed boyfriend lol

That second picture made me LOL its so cute you look like you have a milk mustache(or really big white teeth)haha

Its really hard to see the lips afterwards(is there writing on the bottom lip?)

I wouldn't like them I bet they would crack and look awful.

on July 12, 2012  midnightsun2288  6,053 said:

I have heard of lip tattoos before. They always look so great in the advertisements, but I am sure they are entirely unpractical and most of them look really...silly. I think the one you chose to do was one of the more sane xD

on July 12, 2012  katieg  10,672 said:


Never heard of them before. I really don't like the look of these, but out there somewhere someone will want to be noticed and buy them. Thanks for the laugh!!!!

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