Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipsticks: Review and Swatches

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Quite popular in the late 90's and early 00's, Hard Candy is not a brand I'm personally familiar with. However, in the recent couple of years, the brand definitely seems to be making a comeback with its daring and affordable color makeup. Today I want to share with you some unique lipstick shades from Hard Candy's Fierce Effects Lipsticks Collection ($5.95 CAD). To see some swatches, click.......

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipsticks

Packaging:
The Fierce Effects Lipsticks come in simple black lipstick tubes with a very pretty silver-studded cap. The top of the cap has a color window that matches the shade of the lipstick inside. Once uncapped, though, the lipsticks don't look great; the actual bullets are poorly formed and they just seem roughly-made. I mean for $5.98 CAD I am not expecting intricate patterns or pretty designs but these just didn't look very well-made.

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipsticks

Formulation:
Despite the not too impressive packaging, the formulation of these is pretty great for the price point. With a slick and smooth formulation, all these Fierce Effects Lipstick shades have a very beautiful sheen and a translucent yet vibrant color. Moisturizing, cushiony, and super comfortable on the lips, the lipsticks' only downside is the smudge and transfer-prone wear due to the super slick and almost wet finish.

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipsticks

1054 Black Diamond: Semi-sheer black with fine silver sparkles; this one is buildable and it's definitely one of the better black lipsticks I've tried.
1047 Glisten to Me: Soft orange gold metallic; this one has such a lovely formulation and pigmentation. The application is super smooth and the texture doesn't feel gritty,
1048 Galactica: Similarly formulated as Glisten to Me, this is a dusty rose metallic, another fantastic shade and my personal favorite out of the bunch.
1052 Show Off: Bright blue-toned red; this one is semi-sheer but builds up to a super gorgeous translucent red.
1050 Provocative: Cool-tone Barbie pink with silver sparkles. This one is quite sheer compared to most of the other colors, and there is a slight bit of grittiness.
1049 Newly Berried: Plummy purple cream; this one is kind of sheer but buildable to a nice and even coverage.
1046 Chalkin' Pink: Definitely the dud of the bunch, this is a pale lavender that's dissapointingly sheer and patchy.