OCC Pagan Lip Tar Review, Photos, Swatches
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar ($18.00 for 0.33 fl. oz.) is described as a “blackened purple.” It’s a deep, dark purple with cool undertones and a lightly shiny finish. This color also was prone to staining anything and everything it came into contact with nearly instantly, so be careful when applying! Illamasqua Kontrol (P, $24.00) was the only shade that was even worth mentioning, but it is a lot lighter and more muted. OCC Technopagan really doesn’t resemble this, just as a reference. See comparison swatches / view dupes.
Unfortunately, I found Pagan to have a similar consistency to Vain, so it was thinner, a little runny, which made it harder to wear and apply. It also resulted in a glossier finish that lingered for awhile, even after using the smallest amount for coverage. It is very pigmented, but it was prone to sheering out/smearing as the color was thinner. I would recommend applying a lip primer or lip liner underneath this, which would help it cling and stay in place better. The color is certainly unique within the colors I’ve reviewed myself, but it is a more high maintenance lip color for application and wear. I experienced feathering after three hours of wear, which worsened as it wore on, though the color lasted for eight and a half hours with a substantial stain left behind.
Pagan
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OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
OCC Pagan Lip Tar
I love this color. I wonder how well it blends with other Tars? I’ve finds some of the worst performers make the best mixers.
I think it would blend fine – perhaps more readily, since it is slightly thinner.
Does this compare to mac smoked purple?
Nope, not at all! http://www.temptalia.com/submit-dupe?sbs=1&pid=170727&dupe=107603
This is the most elaborate, detailed dupe analyzer I have every seen!
Too about about the texture and the finish, because wow, the color is just stunning.
The color is so rich!
Sad..again I feel this is a great colour, but the finish detracts and the consistency is a fail..your lips look patchy..so not for me.
It was a very fussy color 🙁
That’s sucks about the consistency, it’s a really gorgeous color. I might exchange my black dahlia for this one once it’s at sephora though.
Hopefully it is easier to work with for you 🙂
This is a GORGEOUS color! I would definitely wear a blackened purple liner with it to contain it.
The color is lovely!
Oh no! I was hoping this would of turned out much better. The color looks amazing.
It is, just a more high-maintenance shade, though 🙁
Such a pretty color! Shame about the texture. I really wish I saw more people wearing these types of unusual colors more often. They can be used to create such amazing looks. But staining and bleeding are big issues for a color this bold and dark.
These reviews do help so much!
It would be great to see these types of colors more often!
Totally agree! Yet I don’t step up to the plate and lead the charge…though I love the online swatches and photos of them on!
I’s a shame about the out-of-control-ness, because the colour is phenomenal! But, then again, I have Technopagan in my little purple-lipstick-loving heart at the moment (as opposed to in my hands, sadly ;-)) and it’s taking up all the room… 😀
Technopagan <3
The color is stunning but it sounds like too much work. I can deal with a little feathering but I hate bleeding. I wish it was a little thicker
Me too! If it wasn’t so thin, I think it would be easier to use.
Christine,
I love lip tars for the color range and how mixable they are. However, I have a hard time with them do to feathering. I have tried a clear lip liner on the outside of my lip edge or on the actual edge of my lip. I have tried using less.
What would be another way to prevent feathering? I really want to use mine more.
Suggestions? Thanks!
Laurianna
Beyond lip liner/using less, I’m not sure what else 🙁 You could try a light powdering (put a tissue over, powder over the issue – it helps to diffuse), which is a trick to make lip product last longer without changing the color.
Thanks Christine! I’ll try that!
this color is amazing, but everything else about it…not so much. hopefully occ will put out more purples with better formulas in the future. illamasqua’s kontrol is like my dream color, i just wish they were sold in the u.s.!!
At least Technopagan was pretty!
The color is pretty, but it doesn’t rate high enough for me..
I hear ya!
Holy Heck! I might have to buy this regardless of the finish issues. That colour! Wowza!
Hopefully it performs better for you!
Hmm, I do like the colour.
The color is cool!
I might just have to deal with the struggle…cuz I need this shade in my life.
Maybe with lip primer/pencil it will be better!
This is similar to (but darker than) MUFE #14. I think wearing MUFE #14 over a black or deep purple/plum lip pencil might be a decent dupe.
I’m still totally buying this, Vain, and Technopagan though. I can never have to many purples & blues!
This is true – never enough purple lipsticks!
No, no, no! Love the color but do not like how it appears patchy on your lips. For that reason I’ll pass.
Totally understand, Jan! Streakiness/patchiness is a deal-breaker for me, too!
WOW!!! I love purple lipstick -why can’t I love lip tars? I love the darkness, but I also love the lighter, more purlpley color at the edges of the swatch. Can you sheer this out to get that lighter color or is the consistency just too bad for even that to work?
You can kind of sheer it out, but Lip Tar is so pigmented that it is kind of a pain to get it to be sheer. The easiest way is to take the tiniest amount and mix it with balm (or gloss).
Would this be comparable to Punk Couture by MAC? Like a more glossy version?
Nope, totally different! http://www.temptalia.com/submit-dupe?sbs=1&pid=170727&dupe=149498
NOOOO, I wanted this so bad. Money saved I guess!
Maybe next time… I’m sure there is plenty of other things to tempt you, lol!
Oh wow! This colour would be so hard to pull off, but it looks flattering on you Christine!
Thanks, Stephanie!
Pagan itself is a striking color but the formula looks like a nightmare to work with. I think that people would definitely need to apply some concealer around this to prevent feathering and make the edges more crisp because its so runny that it makes the lines very uneven.
It’s a very high-maintenance shade, unfortunately!
Ooh, i love this color. Just by looking at the lip swatches i could feel the struggle you went through when applying the lip product lol. Such a shame for that stunning of a color though 🙁
LOL!
Gah. But the color is sooo pretty!
I know!!
despite the c+ grade , i’m still gonna get this .
i’m a sucker for purples .
i think it’ll be fine if i wear a lip liner underneath , like you suggested .
It should definitely help, at least!
This would be fantastic to deepen “By Starlight” from Melt Cosmetics, the textures would work nicely together
Great idea, Jessica!
Oh, what a wonderful colour! Why, oh why couldn’t it be a better performer. This one is well within my comfort zone. I don’t like overly fuzzy products, though 🙂
If only it was a little thicker!
*whispers* oh my god
No flails? 😉
I bought this shade because I thought it was such a unique awesome color, but sadly after 3 hours of wear it feathered like crazy. My lips looked sooooo bad 🙁 I’m going to keep trying- maybe less product will help!
Oh no! 🙁
Hello, Christine… Although this color is strange, I am really loving the color of the blended swatch, the lightest bits are amazing! I have 3 OCCs and, with two of them, I find it’s easy to get just that worn-off color… Do you think this is possible with Pagan? I mean, I’d get it just for the worn out bright purple ahaha
And thank you for the swatch! x
Yes, I think so!