Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar is arguably the most versatile lip stick you can get. The standard off the shelf colours are bright and vibrant, but you can also make almost any colour you want, by mixing them. This is great if you want to match the colour of an item of clothing! With just 2 Lip Tars, you can wear them on their own, or mix them in varying quantities to create a multitude of colours. We have shown you some of our favourites below.

When mixing your Lip Tars together, we recommend getting a small jar to hold your chosen mix. Lip Tars take a long time to dry out when they are outside of the tube, so you will be able to use your mix over and over again. Add a few drops of each colour (or more of less depending on the colour you are trying to achieve). Mix the selected colours with your lip brush, or any other implement you have handy for mixing with.

OCC Lip Tars are extremely pigmented. This is great because a little goes a very long way. But they can also be unforgiving if you make a mistake in your application. We recommend preparing your lips beforehand, to make sure your application looks picture perfect. While washing your face, gently exfoliate your lips with your standard face exfoliation product. This gets rid of all the dead skin cells which would otherwise give your lips an uneven appearance. Moisturize your lips liberally with a lip conditioner product. After applying your liquid and powder foundation, apply your Lip Tar with a lip brush, starting with the edge, and working your way in. We use the Sigma SS209 extra fine tipped brush.

Your brush will need a good clean after applying your Lip Tar. Use a good quality shampoo in the palm of your hand. Hold the brush tip down so the water does not get up into the metal rim. After cleaning, leave somewhere flat to dry.

When the time comes to remove your Lip Tar, wipe excess product off with a tissue first. For any left overs, use a good quality makeup remover, baby oil, petroleum jelly or cold cream. Apply to your lips then wipe gently with a soft wash cloth or a tissue.

Most of all, have fun with your Lip Tar, and get creative. Here are some of our favourite colour combinations:

Here at EyeSpice we’re normally all about the eyes. But we can’t forget the lovely lips every now and then.  Lips can be dressed up or down depending on the occasion. We have a few simple rules that we like to adhere to. And we are happy to share our secrets with you!

We figure there are 3 main situations where lip colour should be considered:

1) When you dazzle up your eyes with a vibrant and eye catching look, you don’t want to draw the attention away from this. A nice nude lip compliments bright eye makeup perfectly. We recommend any of the Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss shades. These just give you a tint of nice glossy colour, and can be applied easily with the included brush.

2) When you want to show off your lucious lips, but keep it simple around the eyes. This is when you really get to have fun with your lips! Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tar is perfect for dramatic lip looks. This can be applied directly from the tube, but if you are making a statement of your lips, do it properly and use a Sigma SS209 brush (these can also be used for eye liner). Line your lips first with the brush, and then fill them with colour. OCC Lip Tar is a relatively matte lip pigment, and very long lasting. A way to really vamp it up is to apply a coat of Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss in Pucker on top of your matte shade. Pucker is completely clear, so it just adds high shine to your lips. You shouldn’t need to reapply your Lip Tar very often, but keep your Smacks Lip Gloss in your bag for reapplying as needed.

3) If you are just mooching around the house, or out to lunch with your friends, lip gloss is the perfect companion even if you don’t dress up your eyes. It takes seconds to apply, so keep it in your bag so your lips never have to go naked. Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss gives you the perfect amount of shine, with a tint of colour. Obsessive Compulsive Lip Gloss gives a very faint tint of colour, which is so natural looking.

For those of you that are looking for something just a bit different, try this:

After applying OCC Lip Tar to your lips using a Sigma SS209 brush, take one of your powder eye pigments. Choose any colour as long as it has a lot of shimmer. Using your finger, dab a very small amount of shimmery pigment to the center of your upper and lower lip. To top the look off, add a coat of Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss in Pucker on top. This seals the look and creates a really eye-catching, alternative lip. Bright red lips look great with a tinge of shimmery gold! Try out OCC Lip Tar in NSFW with Heavenly Naturals Eye Pigment in coutour.

Let us know what other combinations of colour you use. Email us on info@eyespice.co.nz

The newest sensation in lip products are these highly pigmented Lip Tar products from Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics. A very little goes a long way. They are made to be mixed, so if you can’t find a colour you are after, buy a couple and mix them together to create an infinite number of new colours. At EyeSpice, we don’t yet stock the artist colours: Traffic (yellow), Botanical (green), Rx (blue), Tarred (black) and Feathered (white). If you would like to see these colours stocked, please drop us a line in the contact form and we will order them in for you.

The below video from xSparkage reviews the OCC Lip Tar products and demonstrates the best way to use them. Following application of your chosen Lip Tar shade, EyeSpice recommends finishing off your lips with a small smudge of Coastal Scents Smacks Lip Gloss in the middle of your bottom lip. This gives your lips a fuller impression. We think you will really enjoy using these products!