Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tar review + swatches: Hush, Memento, and Anime

         With Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) coming soon to Sephora, I thought it would be a great time to review the OCC Lip Tars I have in my collection. Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics is a brand that has been gaining a good bit of steam this year. Like many, my first taste (quite literally) of Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics were the OCC Lip Tars. Today I have a review and swatches of OCC Lip Tars in Hush, Memento, and Anime.

          The OCC Lip tars are liquid and packaged in squeeze tubes. I have an older version of the packaging where the nozzles are shaped as applicators. The caps are larger and white. As you can see below, it can get pretty messy when you squeeze, or let it sit cap-less. The newer versions have small tube-like nozzles that aren't designed for direct lip application.The newer versions are more practical since these products are best applied with a brush and not directly from the tube.

          The OCC Lip Tars are liquid, but thankfully not tar-like (a.k.a sticky) at all. They're runnier and thinner than a gloss and have amazing opacity and pigmentation. You only need to smallest drop to work onto your lips.Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics recommends using a brush to apply the lip tars and I'd have to agree. You can get away without one for the lightest colors, but brushes are a must for the medium and brighter tones. The lip tars have a nice minty taste too.

          The Obsessive Compulsive Lip Tars I have are Hush, Memento, and Anime. I've swatched all three below. OCC Memento is described as a midtone pink/plum. I would say it's a pretty light rosy pink. OCC Anime is described as a seriously neon pink. It's pretty spot on. OCC Hush is described as a pale bridal pink. It's a very pale pink with a hint of peach.



          Overall, I think all three colors I have are beautiful in their own right. The OCC Lip Tars have great pigmentation, opacity, and light texture. However, because they are liquid, a brush is required for precision application. As an animal lover, I have to say it's great seeing a quality product from a cruelty free and vegan company. Bravo. Have you tried OCC Lip Tars or anything else from OCC? What colors do you have or are you eyeing?

Love, Dovey.