Colourpop

I had been seeing Colourpop all over my Instagram feed for MONTHS . I was intrigued but never placed an order because I was in a makeup buying rut. Going to Phamexpo a few months ago got me excited about makeup again so I decided to place a Colourpop order. First off I was SO impressed with their prices, Most items are $5! What also impressed me was that free shipping was offered on orders $30 or more. Most websites are at least $50 or more. Then to top that all off they offered a $5 off coupon code for new customers! I was sold! I have been all about lipstick lately so I decided to get Lippie Stix. That was the easy part. Colourpop has SO MANY color and finishes to choose from. It took me a few days to google swatches and pictures but I finally narrowed it down to 6 Lippie Stix. My order shipped pretty quick. Colourpop is based in California so shipping was only a couple days after my order was processed. It was about a week total wait time. When I got my order I noticed that I was sent Fighter in a lip liner instead of a Lippie Stix. I emailed Colourpop because from my order form I could not tell if I mistakenly ordered it in a pencil or if they made the mistake. I got a response within an hour with a free code to order a Fighter Lippie Stix. They let me keep the lip liner and I received the right product within a week! Great customer service. I was highly impressed!

 Colourpop Lippie Stix are a slim tube lipstick, they contain 1 oz. of product and each has a matching lip liner available. The wording on the website had me a bit confused, at first I thought that a lip liner
came free with each Lippie Stix but that was not the case. There are over 95 different Lippie Stix to choose from on their website!

 I chose Heart On ( cool toned magenta in matte finish), Brunch (mid tone coral in satin finish), Wifey (bright lavender pink in satin finish), Tootsi (grey beige in matte finish), Charm (minty green in satin finish) and Leather ( blackened violet in matte finish)

I am freaking in LOVE with the texture and finish of all of these Lippie Stix. I prefer them over any other brand of lipstick that I own. They are fabulous! Out of these 6 my absolute favorite is Tootsi. It has become my everyday lipstick. It is such a pretty nude type color. It reminds me of Melt Laced but Laced it darker. Brunch was not really a shade that is flattering to my skin tone but I had to get it because of the name. Charmed was also a color that is not really suited for me but I wanted to get it so I could see how opaque and pigmented the more "wild" shades were. Leather is my 2nd favorite out of the bunch. It is a great dark vampy color.

 Overall I LOVE LOVE LOVE these Lippie Stix. I cant wait to order more! I want to try other Colourpop products too. Especially the eye shadows and highlighters. Colourpop seems to be a great company with affordable products, a huge range of products and great customer service. I am extremely pleased with my experience and cant wait to order more!

What are your favorite Colourpop products? Any recommendations?

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Urban Decay Revolution Lipstick in Naked 2

I have seen so many people raving about the new Revolution Lipsticks by Urban Decay lately that I decided to pick one up myself and see what all the hype was about. I picked a super exciting shade..... wait for it.....wait for it..............NUDE!!! Yes, I got Naked 2. I bought it at Ulta and paid $22 which is a bit much for a lipstick and as my husband would say, especially for a lipstick you can't even see lol.

Here is some info from the Urban Decay website about these new lipsticks,
Get the color you crave. Addictive to apply (and even more addictive to wear), this creamy formula glides on without dragging or skipping, hugs every curve and gives you a BIG laydown of color. And with shades that range from gorgeous nudes to bold brights, there’s something for everyone.

Our Pigment Infusion System™ gives Revolution Lipstick its super creamy texture, insane pigmentation, superior color dispersion and extended wear. Maxi-Lip™ defines and hydrates lips while making them look plumper and fuller. And a nourishing blend of jojoba oil, avocado oil, cocoa butter and shea butter keeps lips super moisturized and cushiony soft.

Our luxe, custom-designed gunmetal tube (lined in dark purple) features organically shaped facets that practically beg to be touched. You’ll want to keep pulling it out of your bag—whether it’s time to reapply or not.                           

This lipstick lived up to it's claims and then some. It applied super smooth and creamy and was very opaque with one coat. The formula made my lips feel moisturized while wearing it. I also found the shade Naked 2 to be a great nude color for my skin tone.

 The only negative aspect to this lipstick is the price. It is a bit expensive but I do feel like the quality  makes it worth the price tag. I really like this lipstick and it already has become an everyday favorite. I feel like most of the other shades are out of my comfort zone, you know not nude, so this will probably be my only Revolution lipstick purchase but I am totally happy I picked this up!

Have you tried Urban Decay Revolution Lipsticks? If so, what is your favorite shade?

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Clinique Chubby Stick in Heaping Hazlenut

 I have been lemming over these Clinique Chubby Sticks after seeing them in Glamour magazine months ago. I was not aware that Ulta carried Clinique but when I was checking out last week I seen a sign for these and that they were only $17. Only $17, man I have come a long way. There was a day where I felt anything over $3 was overpriced for makeup. Anyway, I decided to try one. They have a nice array of colors and of course guess which color I pick. NUDE!! My husband gets so frustrated when I show him a new lip product, tell him how much it cost and then show him it applied because to him it looks like plain lips. I can't expect him to understand. I am truly addicted to nude lips!! Have been for years and it does not appear the addiction will be cured anytime soon!

 Chubby Sticks come in 16 colors. Here is the description from the Clinique website.
Super-nourishing balm is loaded with mango and shea butters. Just what dry, delicate lips need to feel comfortably soft and smooth. Sixteen natural-looking lip tints in all, each with a subtle sheen.

 

    I found the Chubby Stick to be super moisturizing and it felt very nice on the lips. Really smooth, almost like a gel formula. The feeling of it on my lips reminded me a bit of the Maybelline Color Whispers but the moisturizing aspect reminded me of a Tarte Lipsurgence.

The one thing I did not care for was the fragrance/flavoring of the Chubby stick, It basically had none and the only fragrance/flavoring I got was sort that of a really plain lip balm.

 I found the color "Heaping Hazlenut" to be a gorgeous nude color. It basically is a really light "my lips but better" color.

Overall I liked Clinique Chubby Stick. I wish they had a bit of flavor or fragrance but otherwise the formula was fantastic. It moisturized my lips and came them a perfect nude sheen!

Have you tried Clinique Chubby Stick? If so what did you think?

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LimeCrime Side by Side swatches of Coquette and Babette

 I'm sure this has been done by a ton of other bloggers and makeup lovers but I wanted to do it anyhow.  I am in love with these colors!!!!

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Lime Crime Lipstick Babette!

Lime Crime makeup did an early release of Babette at the PHAMExpo. If you have been reading here for awhile you know I LOVE nude lips. I have Coquette which can be a bit light and harsh on me but I usually just apply it lightly and blend the edges to soften. When I first seen the promo pictures of Babette I figured it would also be too light for me but to my surprise it looks really nice. I have worn it a few times and really like it.

I really like the texture, "taste" and scent of Lime Crime lipsticks. Because I am afraid of color on my lips I only own the two nude shades but if I ever want to get colorful I would for sure shop Lime Crime and get some of the bolder colors.

 Babette will be available for purchase on the Lime Crime website July 15th!


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Maybelline Color Whisper

Maybelline Color Whisper in Go Nude

 What is it? gel formula lipstick
 How much is it? $5.00 -$8.00

Where to buy it? Drug stores, Target ( I used a coupon and ended up paying only $3.00), Wal- Mart, Ulta

What is it supposed to do? Give you translucent color with just the right amount of shine with no heavy waxes or oils.
What does it ACTUALLY do?  It did exactly what it said it would do. My lips were shiny with a hint of color. The formula was weightless.

Overall thoughts? I really like this product. I have been wearing it daily for a week now and find it to be perfect in formula for my liking. I hate heavy lip products and sticky lip products make me go nuts. This is really a great weightless gel formula. The nude is perfect in my opinion because it is not too light. I think the price is right, especially if you get it on sale or use a coupon. They currently have 20 different shades to choose.

Have you tried Maybelline Color Whisper? If so, what did you think?

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More nails!

 So it appears I am into nails! Normally my manicures are boring. Blue or purple with mulicolored glitter on top - The End. Lately I have been trying new things and trying to let my nails grow some. I find that if my nails are painted I do not bite them and they seem not to peel or get jagged as much. I decided to just slap on a nude polish that I could keep putting more coats on as it chipped during the week. I used an elf nude polish that my niece gave me for Christmas. After applying it something happened. My love for nude lips transferred to my nails. I LOVE THE LOOK OF NUDE COLORED NAILS!!! This is coming from someone who wears dark polish 365 days a year! I was admiring my nails when the idea to sponge some glitter on the tips came to me. I used Sally Hansen Strobe Light. Gahhh, even more in love now. It is so pretty!! My nails and cuticles still need some help!

Do you have any tips for growing stronger nails? My are pretty thin and bendy ( gross I know).

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Nude Lip Fest!!

My awesome makeup friend Lisa sent me a goody bag filled with all the nude lippies!! She knows how much I love nude lips so she sent me a great assortment of new things to try!!

My favorites out of the bunch are MAC Lipglass in Emancipation and Lip Fusion in In The Flash. Emancipation is a perfect fleshy color with a nice shine. It is pretty sticky but I can overlook that because it is so pretty!! In The Flesh is a plumping formula. It smells/tastes fabulous. There is almost an orange essence to it. The texture is really nice and I am in love with the color. Thank you so much Lisa for sending these!! I will love them forever and ever!!


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MAC - Pure Zen Lipstick

Last month when the Marilyn Monroe collection by MAC came out I fell in love with Pure Zen. Knowing it was a permanent color I was okay about not being able to afford it at the time. Lucky for me I found a gem of a girl who had a new one and did a trade for some custom headbands! LOVE TRADES!! I thought I had a pic of the lipstick but I can't find it in my files anywhere. I would take a pic now but I have used this lipstick every single day since getting it and it isn't very pretty anymore!! This has become my go to color and my favorite nude ever!! It is so pretty! You can get Pure Zen in regular packaging for $15 on the MAC website and in stores.

Pure Zen is called a frosty warm nude. It is a cremesheen so it applies fairly sheer with some shine to it. I really like this formula. It makes my lips feel fairly moisturized which is nice.Also because it does go on fairly sheer it looks a lot nicer on me than some of the more opaque nudes.

Pure Zen is Pure Win for me!!!

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