As a beauty writer and fan of Taylor Swift, I couldn't help but be intrigued by her iconic red lip that seems to stay flawless no matter what. So, when I heard that she swears by the $34 Pat McGrath Labs LiquiLUST™: Legendary Wear Lipstick in Elson 4, I knew I had to give it a try.
The Taylor Swift Lipstick and Lip Liner Duo
Swift's fiery red lipstick, a signature look of hers, remained unimpaired even after passionately kissing on the field, causing a stir on the internet where many claimed it was 'kiss-proof.' Inspired by her unwavering lip color, I decided to procure the same lipstick and lip liner by Pat McGrath that Swift reportedly swears by and wore it for twelve hours.
Caption: I Tried The 'Kiss-Proof' Red Lipstick Taylor Swift Swears By—And It's Worth The $34 Price Tag
Is The Pat McGrath Lipstick & Lip Liner Duo Worth The Hype?
Since her Speak Now era days in the late 2010s, Swift has continually sported a red lip to complete her makeup looks. Over the years, she has mentioned her favorites, including the MAC Cosmetics Retro Matte Lipstick in Ruby Woo and the Nars Dragon Girl Powermatte Lipstick. But recently, we got further insight into her potential new favorite lipstick.
Makeup artist Pat McGrath revealed that she used the LiquiLUST™: Legendary Wear Lipstick in the shade Elson 4 and the PermaGel Ultra Lip Pencil in two different shades for Swift's "Bejeweled" music video. Intrigued, I obtained the same lipstick and McGrath's recommended lip liner.
As someone who prefers vampy, deep red lips, I was excited to try this color out and emulate Swift's go-to lip look. And let me tell you, I was not disappointed.
Caption: 12 Hours With The Liquid Lipstick & Liner — And What I Liked About Both
My Experience with the Lipstick and Lip Liner
I applied the lip liner first, aiming for a sharp and defined cupid's bow, just like Swift's. The lip pencil impressed me with its lightweight feel and creamy gel formula, gliding effortlessly across my lips. Then, I opened the Legendary Wear Lipstick.
The lipstick had a feather-light texture and left a pleasant matte finish without drying or flaking. Its tapered teardrop applicator allowed for both a full, defined application and a softer gradient look.
To test its transfer-proof claim, I let the lipstick dry for about 15 minutes before kissing the back of my hand. I was pleasantly surprised to find that it left only a faint mark that easily came off with makeup remover.
Caption: The Kiss-Proof Test
Throughout the day, the color barely faded, and I only felt the need to touch up around 4 p.m. to enhance my overall makeup look, not because it was necessary. While there are drugstore dupes available, I found the Pat McGrath lipstick to be the most comfortable and less drying.
Caption: Is It Worth the Hype?
Conclusion
After wearing the Pat McGrath lipstick and lip liner for 12 hours, I can confidently say that it lives up to the hype. The color lasted throughout the day, remained transfer-proof, and was easy to blend.
While there are similar shades and transfer-proof products available at the drugstore, I believe the Legendary Wear Lipstick is worth the $34 price tag. And with Valentine's Day around the corner, it's the perfect time to rock that classic red lip.
So, if you're looking for a long-lasting and beautiful red lipstick, give Taylor Swift's go-to lipstick a try. It won't disappoint!
