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10 Color-Changing Lipsticks That'll Make You Believe in Magic

We put pH lipsticks to the test to see how their supernatural properties stacked up
Compared to other pH lipsticks, LipSurgence's defining feature is its velvety matte finish -- which doesn't feel remotely dry, thanks to the formula's combo of nourishing oils and vitamin E. Another bonus? It comes in several shades (we tested Lively here).

The results: One tester's lips turned a soft rose (top), while another's took on a warmer, reddish, burnt pink hue (bottom).

Level of magic: 8 out of 10 fairy godmothers

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Give yourself a your-lips-but-better flush, while also dosing them with skin-softening shea butter, jojoba oil and vitamin E -- all for less than 10 bucks.

The results: Though one tester's lips looked ever so slightly more pigmented, this one was pretty much a draw.

Level of magic: 4 out of 10 close-up card tricks

Kiko's crayon applicator is a little bit of a magic wand in its own right. It guides the silky formula with precision across lips, imparting barely-there color and a hint of shine.

The results: The nude color looked almost identical on our testers, maybe reading a touch darker on one pair of lips than the other.

Level of magic: 3 out of 10 magic wands purchased at The Wizarding World of Harry Potter

Want a gloss that's got bells and whistles? Look no further than this Physicians Formula pick. Not only does its color transform on your lips, but it also contains light-adjusting pigments that are supposed to make the lip color look the same inside and outside. If that weren't enough, the packaging certainly impresses: The brush lights up for touch-ups in the dark and there's a mirror right on the tube, so you can check yourself out whenever necessary.

The results: We tested the neutral shade (it comes in light pink and pink as well), which showed up as a coral-peach on one tester (top), and a nude-pink on the other (bottom).

Level of magic: 6 out of 10 Hogwarts spell books

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Robanda Mood Lips, $3.49
Of all the color-changing lipsticks, this one's the most likely to give you flashbacks to the mood lipsticks of the '90s. Available in a veritable rainbow of shades, including a brown that turns into crimson, a blue that fades to berry (pictured here) and a green that melts into red, this longwear lip tint gives you a popsicle-stained pout that lasts for hours.

The results: This purple-tinged color appeared richer and cooler on one of our testers (bottom) than the other.

Level of magic: 7 out of 10 crystal balls

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BY MARY SQUILLACE | AUG 25, 2016 | SHARES
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