Thanks to its innovative wet powder technology and mess-free sponge applicator, this weightless, pout-plumping pigment glides seamlessly across lips to deliver rich color that never feels dry or tight. The smudge-proof formula provides a soft and sexy stained effect that stays put for up to eight hours-no matter what you get up to during the day or night. Available in ten vivid shades designed to build to your perfect coverage, ranging from subtle nudes to bold berries.
Here is a close up of the lip powder.
HOW TO USE
1. Twist off cap to reveal the product-coated, sponge-tip applicator.
2. Apply sponge tip directly to lips
3. Reload sponge tip with more product by twisting cap back on.
4. Repeat application to build coverage.
Here are swatches:
From left to right is Soft Whisper, Cuddle Me, Darling Dolly, Cozy Up, So Spicy, Want You, Spoil Me, Turn Me On, Kiss Me and Seduce Me.
The first five are the shades I love. I wear softer colors like nudes and pinks. The bolder shades will be fun for the fall and winter.
I really like the formula. It is really creamy, for a powder. I feel that it doesn’t make my lips bigger, but it does plump them up and help fill out the lines, which I love. It doesn’t tingle like Buxom’s lip glosses.
I have been wearing these every day. They are amazing for pulling a makeup look together. They also look nice under a gloss. I definitely recommend these lip powders!
Have you tried the new Buxom lip powders? What do you think?
Hi all! It is almost fall, how’s your skin doing? My skin always needs a detox from summer. Great exfoliation and masks help clear up sun damage and clogged pore and get skin ready for cooler weather and more glam makeup for the fall and holidays!.
My skin is combination and aging, so the acne mask isn’t for me, but the anti-pollution one is really nice. I do have large pores, so this helped. I love both of the 3-in-1 masks. I love a good scrub. I leave these on my skin for a few minutes, then add a bit of water, massage it in my skin and rinse. My skin is so soft!
The hair clay masks are really cool, too! They are a creamy clay. You can apply them before or after shampooing in the shower. You comb them through your hair then leave them on for 5 minutes. They both worked well for me. The soothing one did make my scalp feel better and the smoothing one helped with frizz!
I love the wipes! They do bubble up once you start using them. They clean so well, too! The Yes to Coconut coffee stick scrub is very gentle (and smells amazing)! It is hydrating as well as exfoliating. The grapefruit stick is a mask, just rub it on, let is set and rinse off! It really brightens the skin and leaves it glowing!
H20+ Beauty products always smell amazing! The Teak Rose hand cream is so hydrating! The scent is a soft floral. The shimmering body moisturizer is very fresh and citrusy and gives the skin a soft glow.
I love the fresh Sea Greens scent. The scrub is great for exfoliating the body. It’s not too abrasive. I have tried the soothing probiotic bubble mask before. It’s really eassy to used. Just apply a thick layer on the skin and it will bubble up! Once the bubbles dissipate, I rinse it off and my skin is calm and smooth. There’s at least two applications in the pouch, too!
Hi All! I love trying new skincare and have recently received some amazing products for my honest review. My skin is combination and aging. I do get some break outs in my t-zone, but I wouldn’t say my skin is oily. I have a few fine lines and enlarged pores.
These products are perfect for fall. They hydrate and keep skin looking fresh, even as it tuns colder. Also, I tend to wear more makeup in the cooler weather and the following products help keep skin soft and moisturized:
IT Cosmetics Miracle Water 3-in-1 Tonic
IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce
IT Cosmetics Miracle Water 3-in-1 Tonic ($38 USD) –This is a lightweight no-rinse product that’s created with Secret Sauce™ Fermented Complex, a clinically advanced combination of 7 penetration-enhancing fermented ingredients, Miracle Water helps to increase absorbency and improve the efficacy of your moisturizers and serums. Plus, it’s infused with anti-aging peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, rose, aloe, rice, chamomile, green tea water, licorice root, vitamin C, illuminating Drops of Light Technology™ Concentrate and diamond powder! Use it after cleansing or in place of cleanser for powerful results immediately and over time.
I love micellar water, anything that cleanses well and is easy to use is awesome! This quickly removes my makeup. It feels light on and leaves my skin clean without stripping it of moisture. And I love all of the anti-aging benefits it has!
IT Cosmetics Secret Sauce ($68 USD) — Developed with plastic surgeons, Secret Sauce™ immediately hydrates and transforms skin! The skin-loving, powerfully potent secret lies in the Secret Sauce™ Fermented Complex: 7 clinically advanced, penetration-enhancing fermented ingredients that help to increase absorbency and maximize the ultra-hydrating, anti-aging benefits of Secret Sauce™. Also featuring anti-aging peptides, hydrolyzed collagen, hyaluronic acid, vitamin C and licorice root, Secret Sauce™ is perfect for all skin types and reduces the look of discoloration, lines and wrinkles. Combined with proprietary Drops of Light Technology™ Concentrate and diamond powder, this luxurious innovation gives you a youthful, lit-from-within glow—and is your secret to beautiful skin!
This is such a nice cream! It absorbs into the skin quickly and leaves my skin so soft. I’ve only been using it for about a week, but I find that my skin looks smoother. I do notice a slight glow to the skin from the Drops of Light Technology™.
Skinbetter Science Hydration Boosting Cream ($80 USD) — This award-winning moisturizer indulges your skin in hydrating botanical lipids and ceramides, providing a velvety finish. Reduces moisture loss while delivering immediate and long-lasting hydration.
I love to use this cream at night. It instantly hydrates my skin and makes it so soft! In the morning my skin is smooth and fresh. I’ve used it for a few weeks now and my skin is more hydrated and younger looking. I will continue using this and see what other great changes it will make to my skin!
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Eye Gel ($24 USD) — experience the pure and simple way to clinically proven 24-hour hydration* and eye area-awakening results, with the power of purity eye. hydrate and revive tired-looking eyes with our unique cooling memory gel, featuring an eye area-awakening complex that includes ginkgo biloba extract and caffeine. good-for-skin ingredients enrich the formula suitable for all skin types, with meadowfoam seed oil, cold-pressed chia seed oil, patented green tea antioxidant complex and potent forms of vitamins c & e and provitamin b5.
This gel is really fun to use. The consistency is like a creamy jello, or maybe a light flan! When you take a small bit of it to use, the next day the product has formed back to one smooth piece. When I pat it into my under eye, it almost dissolves like a liquid. It’s very hydrating and smooths out fine lines under my eyes.
Hi All! I’m back with another subscription box review — Ipsy Glam Bag. I subscribed to Ipsy years ago, but stopped. I decided I wanted to try it again to try new products. They also have a larger box available starting next month, the Ipsy Glam Bag Plus. I just got on the waiting list for that, so I’m not sure when I will receive it.
Ipsy Glam Bag is $10 a month for 5 deluxe and sometimes full-sized items. It used to be only makeup, but it seems to now be skincare and makeup. You can sign up for it here.
If you do sign up with my link, I’ll get pushed higher up on the waiting list for the Ipsy Glam Bag Plus and that would be amazing! And then you would be eligible for the Glam Bag Plus waitlist! The Glam Bag Plus is $25 a month and looks to be 5 full-sized items.
Here are the products I received in my first bag:
The bag is super cute! It’s nice quality, too. I was pleasantly surprised!
These are the products with the descriptions from the Ipsy website:
Elizabeth Mott Face Primer — The silky, lightweight formula also shuts down shine and helps minimize the appearance of fine lines and pores (it’s like a real-life Insta-filter!).It’s waterproof, so there’s no chance of your makeup sliding off if you get caught in the rain.
APTO Healing Turmeric Mask — This lightweight mask is packed with natural, skin-healing ingredients. Turmeric and neem travel deep into your skin’s pores to draw out impurities. They also have strong antibacterial properties and help reduce redness and inflammation, making them great acne-fighters. Azelaic acid gently sloughs away dead skin cells (no scrubbing needed) to reveal the fresh skin beneath and help restore your glow. Colloidal sulfur helps removes blackheads, deeply cleanses pores, and absorbs excess oil.
The Creme Shop 2-in-1 Facial Foam Cleanser — Packed with ingredients your skin loves—like green tea, rice water and white lily—this gentle, foamy formula is actually fun to use. Green tea is super rich in antioxidants and vitamins that help firm up and rejuvenate skin. Rice water and white lily help calm redness and treat acne scars.
MPrincess Loose Eyeshadow in Pretty Petal — This loose pigment shadow builds and blends really easily, so you can go for a lowkey or amped up eye look depending on your mood. It’s *so* fun to experiment with and plays well with your other shadows. (You can create endless looks by mixing and matching.) We love the dusty rose shade, which makes all eye colors really pop.
Luxie Beauty Wonder Woman Detail Tapered Blender 140 — LUXIE BEAUTY teamed up with Warner Brothers to bring us this limited-edition, Wonder Woman-inspired makeup brush. The synthetic bristles are soft and light yet pick up just the right amount of product with ease. The pointed brush head is great for targeting small areas (like applying concealer to your undereyes and inner corners of your nose).
When I first saw what I was getting, I wasn’t very excited. From what I remember, Ipsy was a makeup subscription. But it seems like now they include skincare. Which I really don’t need as I have tons of skincare (and tons of makeup to be honest). But I am excited to try the mask, it sound sounds like it will work well with my skin. I don’t need a cleanser, but I like K-Beauty and I will keep it for travel. I have already tried the primer and it is pore filling. And that brush! I love Luxie and it’s really soft. The shadow is a shimmery pink. I don’t know if I will keep it or give it away, but it looks pretty!
I am happy with this bag! Do you get Ipsy Glam Bag? What did you get this month?
Hi all! I received my September BoxyCharm this week. I wasn’t as excited as I usually am. I don’t know if you’ve heard that they have released a larger box called BoxyLuxe. On the day it released, I got up early and tried for 5 hours to subscribe. I didn’t get it and am on the waiting list for December’s BoxyLuxe (it’s quarterly). So, I’m a bit salty towards BoxyCharm right now and am trying to decide if I want to keep the subscription.
Boxycharm is just $21 a month for 5-6 beauty items, most of them full-sized. It is a nice way to try new makeup and beauty tools.
I just want to say that I’m not going to swatch any of these because I will be giving most of it away to friends…
This Laura Geller baked blush is in the shade Tropic Hues. It’s a pretty shimmery coral/pink. I think this would be really pretty in the spring/summer seasons. I have tried Laura Geller blushes before and they are very nice — light and shimmery.
I love LORAC lip glosses. They are so comfortable and not sticky at all. I haven’t tried their liquid lips. I wear nudes and pinks, so this isn’t for me, but I have a friend who will love it!
The eyeliner has a tiny pizza cutter like roller on the applicator. This is to roll it on your eyelids. I am not an eyeliner expert, but I tried this and it’s really hard to use! I’ll see if my daughter can figure it out.
This is the Pretty Vulgar Nightingale palette. It’s a cool toned, smoky palette. I think this will be really nice for fall and winter! I have these types of shades, so I will be passing it on, but it’s pretty and the packaging is fun!
This is the one item I’m keeping out of the September box. I LOVE theses brushes! The green handles are fun and the brushes work really well. I have already used these. I really enjoy getting quality eye brushes!
So, I think this is a nice box. The items will make great gifts. I think I may be on product overload, though. I think I’m going to keep BoxyCharm until December to see if I get the next BoxyLuxe.
Do you get BoxyCharm or did you get BoxyLuxe this month (lucky)? What did you think of the September box?
Purrfect Pumpkin — A purrrfect treat of carved pumpkin, spooky cinnamon & moonlight vanilla
Vampire Blood — A frightful potion of red berries, night blooming jasmine & petrifying plum
Cand-icorn — A ghoulishly good blend of boo-raspberry, supernatural citrus & nightmarish nectarine
Trick or Treat — An all treats, no tricks blend of terrifying tangelo, monstrous mandarin & eerie musk
All of these products are so much fun! My daughter and I both love to stock up on the Vampire Blood scent every Halloween. All of these smell amazing and will be fun to use this Halloween season!
Do you purchase seasonal bath and body products? What scents do you love for this time of year?
Hi all! I did a little haul during the recent Sephora VIB Appreciation sale. I’m currently just an Insider (I usually shop at Ulta). I’m close to being a VIB, which will be nice for the next sale!
Here are the products I purchased. There’s swatches at the end:
Rose Gold Retro – rose gold & silver Kitten Karma – champagne, silver & copper Smoldering Satin – deep tan & silver
I think these are so pretty, but they are sooooo glittery. I tried them on and they left glitter all over my face. These definitely aren’t an every day product, so I have to firgure out where to wear them!
BITE BEAUTY French Press Lip Gloss ($18 USD) — This collection of lip glosses contains hydrating coffee butters and arabica cold press coffee oil, and has a sweet mocha flavor.
I have heard a lot about this and especially the shade I got, Flat White. I have fair/light skin, but this is still a bit light for me. And it has more coverage than I thought it would. It’s not sheer. But If I use it over a darker liner or lipstick, I think it will look nice. And it does feel creamy on, not sticky. So I’ll continue using it.
This is the Natasha Denona Super Glow Highlighter ($38 USD) — This super-soft, lightweight formula melts into the skin. It gives a glass-like strobing effect thanks to its high concentration of crushed and milled chroma crystals mixed with crushed pearls.
I have this in the fair shade, Icy Ivory. It’s so gorgeous! But, it’s not really an every day glow. But I want to use it everyday because the glow looks healthy as well as booming! So I like to brush a little translucent powder on top to tone it down. I kind of want this in Light Medium – nude champagne next.
Swatches:
From left to right -Bite lip gloss in Flat White, Stila Glitter & Glow in Rose Gold Retro, Kitten Karma, Smoldering Satin, and Natasha Denona highlighter in Fair.
I chose 3 freebies. The Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara is so amazing. I was going to buy a full-sized at the Ulta sale on Friday, but I didn’t make it to the store. This is a decent little size, so I’ll take it. I am looking forward to trying the Marc Jacobs Shameless primer and foundation. I did’t choose the Rahua shampoo an condition, but I’ll use them.
Did you shop the latest Sephora sale? What did you pick up? I have been shopping the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty sale (and I’m not done yet). I will be doing at least one post on that sale!
Hi all! I’m so excited to be reviewing YourGoodSkin! It is a fairly new skincare range developed by a team of leading dermatologists to restore skin’s natural balance. Powered by a unique antioxidant complex of Green Tea and Vitamin C, it gently works to visibly improve skin’s health in just 28 days. It claims to help with oiliness, dryness, texture, tone and radiance. YourGoodSkin is now at Ulta and www.yourgoodskin.com.
I was sent the following products for my honest review:
Anti-Oxidant Day Cream SPF 30 ($12.99 USD) — I like to use a day moisturizer that has SPF so I don’t have to use two products. I do have a hard time finding one that isn’t too heavy. This cream sinks into my skin quickly and is pretty light. I apply it over the Balancing Skin Concentrate in the morning. Primer and foundation layer nicely over it. This product will work well all year long.
Balancing Skin Concentrate ($19.99 USD) — This is YourGoodSkin’s hero product. The claim is that it restores and maintains skin’s natural balance for clinically proven visibly healthier skin in just 28 days. For all skin types. Designed to improve the 5 key signs of visibly healthy skin:
Skin texture
Moisture levels
Oiliness
Skin tone evenness
Radiance
I’ve tried this before and really like it! It’s a light cream serum that absorbs quickly and leaves my skin very soft! My skin is combination and this glides evenly over my oily and dry areas of my skin. I’ve notices that my skin texture and tone look more even with use.
Soothing Micellar Cleanser($7.49 USD) — I love micellar cleanser if it isn’t oily or heavy. Luckily, this one is light and cleanses so well! Micelles gently trap & lift make-up, excess oil & daily impurities. This removes my makeup easily without leaving a residue.
Moisturizing Make-Up Remover Wipes ($7.49 USD) — super-soft and gently clear away make-up and daily impurities. Skin looks healthy and feels instantly fresh. For comforted radiant skin. I like to use this before the Micellar Cleanser. They are also nice to take on trips. The wipes are very hydrating, so this probably isn’t the best product for oily skin.
Comforting Gel Cleanser($7.49 USD) — This transforming gel gently melts away make-up, excess oil & daily impurities. I like using this cleanser in the morning for a fresh face at the start of the day. It also works well for removing stubborn makeup.I like how it cleans without drying out my skin.
Have you heard of this brand or even tried YourGoodSkin? What do you think?
Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty are here! I am so excited for this! This sale happens twice a year, in the Fall and in the Spring. I usually purchase a few things each sale (I try to keep it reasonable). Here are the links to my Spring 2018 and Fall 2017 hauls.
I have already placed an order today and plan to go in at least once or twice and maybe make a second order online. I’ll do a haul post at the end of the sale when I get every thing!
I couldn’t really find photos online, so I’ve photographed my add!
Here are all of the beauty steals that you can get by day. These are available in store and online. There are also online deals each day in addition to these, so check the sale out on Ulta’s website!
The products in this ad that I’m thinking of purchasing are the Benefit Hula Lite bronzer on the 5th, the Lancome Monsieur Big Mascara on the 9th, the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette on the 16th and the Urban Decay All Nighter setting spray on the 22nd. Plus online deals and some Hot Buys and Ulta Beauty deals below.
I placed an order today and I got an online only deal, the Lime Crime Venus Eyeshadow Palette in Venus III. All three Venus palettes are on sale online today for $19 (reg. price $38). The Venus III is a purple toned palette and it looks really pretty. I also purchased a couple of Hot Buys:
I haven’t tried anything by Dose of Colors, and have heard that their lip products are really nice. If I like it, I might buy another! I’m also interested in trying the Tarte Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape foundation in the hydrating formula and the Smashbox contour kits.
Ulta Beauty is also having special deals each week:
These are great deal! I added a Liquid Concealer to my order because I’ve heard it’s amazing! I will probably check out the Liquid Lipsticks and Bath bombs if I go into Ulta this week. In week two, I’m interested in the Foundation Stick and in week three, the Brow Pencils, the Mascara and the Hand Soap.
I have a lot of skincare I’m testing now, but there are some skincare Hot Buys if you’re interested:
So there’s the sale! I will be posting my haul after the sale is over, and I’ll show you what I get!
Are you planning on picking anything up in the next few weeks? What are you interested in?
Hi all! So, lately I’ve been trying to eat healthier and exercise more. I haven’t been exercising as much as I should, but I have started to eat better. It’s hard for my to find something quick and nutritious in the morning, though.
Luckily, I received samples of the Arbonne Essentials® Vanilla Protein Shake Mix ($77, Arbonne.com) and have been making shakes in the morning. It provides 20g of vegan protein to help support muscles, plus more than 20 essential vitamins and minerals per serving. Clinically tested and certified to have a low glycemic index, which has little effect on blood sugar levels and does not cause a spike in blood sugar.
I have been using the recipes below to add variety to my breakfasts. I’ve tried the first two, but not the third one yet (I need to pick up some ingredients for it. And I’ve made them without the Arbonne Daily Fiber Boost because I don’t have it.
I really like the taste of the vanilla powder, which is the one I have. I made the first shake with fresh mango and love it. I want to try it with banana next.
I found out by trying the second shade that I’m not a fan of almond butter (but I love almonds)! I am going to try this with a little bit of natural peanut butter next. I think it will be good.
I will be trying the third shake this week. I think it sounds good and different from the other two.
I would recommend this protein shake mix because it tastes good and keeps me full all morning. It is pretty pricey, but it’s great quality! I want to try the chocolate shake mix next.
Have you tried any Arbonne nutrition products? Which are your favorites?
These are great deal! I added a Liquid Concealer to my order because I’ve heard it’s amazing! I will probably check out the Liquid Lipsticks and Bath bombs if I go into Ulta this week. In week two, I’m interested in the Foundation Stick and in week three, the Brow Pencils, the Mascara and the Hand Soap.
Forty, Flirty & Fabulous 