{"id":13091,"date":"2018-08-06T22:50:54","date_gmt":"2018-08-07T02:50:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/?p=13091"},"modified":"2018-08-06T22:56:24","modified_gmt":"2018-08-07T02:56:24","slug":"review-flesh-beauty-lip-compact-fleshpot","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/kimberlypearl.co\/blog\/review-flesh-beauty-lip-compact-fleshpot\/","title":{"rendered":"The Review: Flesh Beauty Lip Compact + Fleshpot"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"flesh<\/p>\n

Though a picture is worth a thousand words<\/a>, it takes one to incite tens of thousands in uproar. Apparently “flesh”\u2014five letters, one syllable, once a crayon name but pre-Crayola notoriety, was simply a word used to describe “the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human”\u2014isn’t as innocuous as it seems. Flesh is carnal. Crass. Lewd, even. Flesh is all the things that are so human, but somehow also taboo.<\/p>\n

And when printed across a compact, it became controversial.<\/p>\n

Was it because Flesh<\/em>\u00a0was in pink? Because it was a beauty line found in a store frequented by impressionable girls buying their first acne treatment or lipstick\u2014and god forbid they see\u00a0Flesh<\/em>? Or all the above: because\u00a0Flesh was neither “feminine” nor “girly,” and therefore foreign?<\/p>\n

Traditionally, the beauty space is supposed to be pretty, sweet, and P.C., but here came\u00a0Flesh: bold, unapologetic, and kind of crude. It’s not the first brand to disrupt conservative industry values, but to my knowledge, it’s the first to rattle mainstream beauty. NARS’s\u00a0Orgasm<\/em> and\u00a0Deep Throat\u00a0<\/em>were suggestive; cheeky. Flesh, on the other hand, is smutty. Much like its cousin,\u00a0moist<\/em>.<\/p>\n

I’m here for it. Vulgarity<\/a> is always welcome, and anything evocative of 70s\u00a0Playboy<\/em>\u00a0is up my alley. Give me all of it\u2014or, since I’m practicing self-restraint this summer, two will do. Here’s my impression thus far: It’s a shame that people expect the formulas to be groundbreaking simply because the name is so newsworthy. Don’t correlate the two; once the shock value wears off, it’s easy to see that these products are good. Period.<\/p>\n

And as solid as they turned out to be, I’ll admit that I bought into the brand for the product names and packaging. How could I not? Linda Wells and\u00a0Ruba Abu-Nimah are visionaries, and this line was their ingenuity\u2014well\u2014in the flesh<\/em>.<\/p>\n

.\u00a0 \u00a0.\u00a0 \u00a0.<\/p>\n

Flesh Swollen\u00a0<\/em>Swipe Flesh Lip Compact<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"flesh\"flesh<\/p>\n

I instantly gravitated towards the lip compacts. As a proud member of the\u00a0fingers-are-your-best-tools<\/em> camp (likely an affiliation that comes down to laziness, but I prefer to attribute to artistic tendencies), I adore the packaging. Germaphobes may turn away in protest, but there’s no denying the freedom and control offered in application. The packaging is part of it, yes\u2014but its cream-to-powder-like finish and intense pigmentation offer versatility in both usage and final look.<\/p>\n

For starters, it’s easy to work with. As the name suggests, swipe it on and go. You can get a high-impact look, but I prefer a softer finish achieved by tapping the tiniest bit of product to the center of the lips until it blurs past the lip line. Think less Harajuku-inspired ombre lips, and more undone\u2014like you’ve been making out.<\/p>\n

I chose\u00a0Swollen<\/em><\/a>\u00a0specifically for the shade and its formula. It’s my lips, but a hint brighter\u2014like the color of my lips when they’re actually<\/em> swollen. With it, I’m able to emulate how my lips look when they’re numb from sucking on a Chloe’s raspberry ice pop, or, if I’ve bitten my bottom lip. It’s provocative, versatile, non-fussy. A+ for anyone who craves the look of je ne sais quoi\u00a0<\/em>with actual effortlessness.<\/p>\n

Fleshpot Eye + Cheek Gloss<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n

\"flesh<\/p>\n

Now\u00a0this<\/em> is a thing of beauty. The pi\u00e8ce de resistance of the line, if I might, is Fleshpot<\/a>, a peach-colored gloss for the eyes and lips. It’s mesmerizing to stare at even if the wet look isn’t your cup of tea: each pot is packed with micro glitters in an array of pink, gold, and copper, suspended in jelly. Apply a light layer across your skin and it’ll simply reflect the light; pack it on and the glitter becomes a statement. Either way, it’s beautiful.<\/p>\n

The formula is worth raving about, too. In a sea of glosses that are too tacky or not glossy enough, Fleshpot’s texture is just right. (For reference, I have combination\/oily skin and monolids, which is why most glosses on the market don’t work for me.) Dab the tiniest bit to the center of the lids and it gives a humid, sensuous look to the eyes. Pat Fleshpot across the tops of your cheekbones and you’ll look like you’ve emerged from a sweaty nightclub\u2014but in the best way possible.<\/p>\n

Granted, it’s not for everyone. But consider this: why fight the heatwave when you can lean into the slick with manufactured dew and shine?<\/p>\n

.\u00a0 \u00a0.\u00a0 \u00a0.<\/p>\n

xx<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Though a picture is worth a thousand words, it takes one to incite tens of thousands in uproar. Apparently “flesh”\u2014five letters, one syllable, once a crayon name but pre-Crayola notoriety, was simply a word used to describe “the soft substance consisting of muscle and fat that is found between the skin and bones of an animal or a human”\u2014isn’t as innocuous as it seems. Flesh is carnal. Crass. Lewd, even. Flesh is all the things that are so human, but somehow also taboo. And when printed across a compact, it became controversial. Was it because Flesh\u00a0was in pink? Because it was a beauty line found in a store frequented by impressionable girls buying their first acne treatment or lipstick\u2014and god forbid they see\u00a0Flesh? Or all the above: because\u00a0Flesh was neither “feminine” nor “girly,” and therefore foreign? Traditionally, the beauty space is supposed to be pretty, sweet, and P.C., but here came\u00a0Flesh: bold, unapologetic, and kind of crude. 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