Black Radiance Perfect Tone Lipstick in Reggae Red and Purple Passion

Black Radiance is a drugstore brand that I've only recently discovered! In my area, Black Radiance makeup is always out of stock, so I hardly get to try anything. After seeing the beautiful Perfect Tone Lipsticks on display, I had to give them a try! 

As you can see the packaging is very cheap. The lipstick bullet doesn't retract into the tube all the way (I HATE that). My other gripe is that the name of the shade isn't labelled on the bottom of the lipstick, is only on the shrinkwrap. Oh, and when you twist the lipstick up/down it scratches the actual bullet. There are definitely packaging issues! 

I chose the brightest shades that I saw in the display Purple Passion (left) and Reggae Red (right). 

Purple Passion (top) and Reggae Red (bottom)

Only one swipe was needed to get full opacity. Both colors are extremely bright and vivid! Purple Passion is a cool toned pink-purple. Reggae Red is a cool toned blue-red. I absolutely love both of these shades, and I think they would look great on anyone.

Claims:"Provides full coverage and sufficient shine in one. This beautiful collection of lip colors is designed to complement a vast array of skin tones. Plus, Its deep moisturizing color lasts for hours."

Pigmentation: The pigmentation is amazing, only one swipe is needed for full color!

Finish/Texture:The finish is creamy with a subtle bit of shine. The texture is smooth and silky.

Lasting Power: These lasted about five hours on my lips, which is amazing considering how hydrating these lipsticks are. I'm definitely impressed! 

Scent: These are unscented.

Packaging: The packaging is very cheap. The bullets don't retract all the way, the shade names aren't labelled on the bottom, and the tube scratches the lipstick bullets.

Price/Availability: I paid $2 each at Rite Aid

Likes:

• Great pigmentation
• Beautiful finish
• Smooth texture
• Inexpensive, $2
• Hydrates lips
• Long lasting
• Lives up to claims

Dislikes:

• Lipstick bullet doesn't retract all the way in
• Color isn't labelled on the bottom
• The tube digs into the lipstick when twisting up and down

Overall:
I would've loved these lipsticks even more if it weren't for the major packaging issues. They are super pigmented, the formula is smooth, and they are only two dollars! I just can't get past the fact that the lipstick bullets are getting scratched every time I use them. Overtime, this causes the lipstick bullet to fall off, I've experienced this before. The other thing I don't like is that the bullet doesn't retract all of the way, and I'm that person who will ding it up so many times if I'm not careful. All in all, this formula is wonderful-looks and feels high end.

I'm going to repurchase these and see if the scratching problem was just a defect with the tubes I bought. Hopefully it was, these lipsticks are great and I really want to be able to use them with ease!

Update:
So I've repurchased a few shades, and the packaging wasn't as bad this time around. The bullets didn't dig into the sticks as bad, but I think that over time, it will. Either way, this lipstick is still worth it! The formula is amazing.