The crayon style Code 8 Off Broadway lives up to its name by being quick as a flash to bring lips (and cheeks) to life. The name is slightly confusing – on the site it’s 5 Secs Express in the colour Off Broadway – on the crayon it all merges into one 5 Secs Off Broadway so I don’t know exactly which is correct, if either because 5 Secs Express Off Broadway lingers somewhere. Anyway, who cares – the point is that it’s just such an enlivening pink shade – creamy but bright. It’s not quite a Barbie pink – there’s a bit more sophistication to the colour – it’s more of a peony pink (not the bright one!) but I really like the 60’s vibe it gives.
I think it’s quite expensive at £29 but if you double it up as a blush as well, maybe not so. The finish is a sheen – if you want more shine, just dab some balm over the top.
It’s a kind of juicy, upbeat colour – I think I’ll wear it a lot. It’s HERE.
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