Boots 17 high shine lip crayon, crimson
Rating: 9/10
This formula is available in eight shades including pink, “apricot nude”, “berry red” and “toffee peach”. We sampled crimson, a bold red that we noted had a slight hot-pink tinge. Presented in a pink pen tube, we were pleased to see there is no excess wrapping or packaging with any of the new 17 products. The castor oil-infused formula glides onto lips, while its slim twist-up tip shapes and coats them evenly with easy precision.
Our tester loved the vibrant colour, with a satisfying shine smoothing over any lip lines. There was some transfer when having a cuppa, but we found building the product up throughout the day really helped with its longevity. After adding several layers, we were impressed by how much the colour lingered, while feeling gently moisturising too.