Tarte natural matte lip stain in lucky

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OK so I love the rubbery-tip applicator. The mint-infused smell and taste as it glides on is heavenly too. The color is a pale frosty pink that seemed a bit much at first but minutes later settled down to a pretty soft pink. It's ideal for long wear like a wedding.

Tarte Lip Sheer

This post is long overdue, but I've been using Tarte's natural lip sheer for several months now. It's advertised as a cross between a lip balm and a lip gloss, and it pretty much delivers on that. It doesn't feel quite as moisturizing as some other lip balms that I've used, but it is more moisturizing than a regular lipstick. This lip sheer has an SPF-15 rating, and comes in a variety of shades named after days of the week. (I've got the Thursday, which is a light rose shade.)

I try to stay away from things that are super chemical-laden, so I appreciate that this has no parabens, phalates, or sodium laurel sulfate. I generally don't like wearing lots of makeup, so for me, this lip sheer is a perfect way to get some moisture and a little color at the same time!

Tarte Lipsurgence lip tint

Tarte is AMAZING!

I've tried both the Matte (Fiery) and Natural (Moody).

I really like the Matte, soft & light feeling.

I have completely used up the regular!

Almost cried when I got rid of the empty tube.

Luckily, Tarte makes more!

For your radar: Tarte has wonderful gifts on their website as well as a completely different, yet equally great collection on Sephora.

Vapour Organic Beauty Products

Aura Multi-use Blush Classic & Trick Stick

Vapour has won Allure's 2010 Best of Beauty Award, and for good reason. Both of these products are beautiful and multi-functional. The classic blush stick can be used on the cheeks as well as highlight your eyes. It could even be applied to your lips. The Trick Stick can be used to highlight any part of your face - from brows to cheeks. It provides a warm glow to your face. The best thing about these products is that they are both made with 70% organic ingredients. Keep these in your purse and you can forget about carrying anything else!

Tarte Lipsurgence natural matte lip tint

Peppermint infused, smooth gliding, rich color that stays. What more could you want? I wasn't sure I would be a fan of the matte finish on my lips, but I am now hooked on it. If you aren't a fan of matte color, you can always go over it with a sheer gloss (but really there is no need). Trust me, you want to try these!

Tarte LipSurgence natural lip stain

Moody

With all of the vitamins and nutrients in this, I really wondered if it would look good.

It does!

Wonderful color, sheer enough for summer, very layer-able.

Wears well, no funny taste/smell, makes my lips feel great!

I really want to try the Lust (red) next.

Oh yeah, Tarte makes it cruelty-free and does not use weird chemicals-- totally great!

Cosmoholic Lip Gloss

Starting at the beginning, these lip glosses have great packaging and a terrific scent. Kind of vanilla frosting, the real good, homemade kind.

Moisturizing, but without the stick present with so many glosses.

I tested two colors:

Prudish Pink- the perfect, understated nude-ish pink!

Rockstar Red- loud & proud. Great all-purpose red.

I let some friends try, now I have to buy new ones because my friends still have them!

Consider buying two when you order-- that way, you will be able to keep one hidden away for yourself!

The Cosmoholics are so good, they will even match you with the perfect color!!! Just send them your picture.

Lipstick Love Part II: Urban Decay

In this post, I talked about how I had ordered a lipstick from Urban Decay.

I now have had my UD Apocalypse lipstick for about a month and a half.

It's pretty awesome. I call it the "Killer Popsicle." This refers to the case, not the shade.

The shade is a deep blackberry stain that can be put on as lightly or heavily as desired. It's has good, creamy consistency, above average staying power, and a nice anisette-type smell.

I'm thinking that Urban Decay is more about high-quality than its edgy reputation implies. A good, solid brand.

Could Bobbi Brown be even better?

I think BB may have topped herself with this one!

Check out the super-colorful yet extremely wearable Color Strip Palettes!!! Available March, 2010.

I can't decide which I like best--either the Orchard or the Aquamarine.

Bobbi remains brilliant!!!

While you are shopping, be sure to view the Pretty Powerful semi-finalists & get ready to vote on March 12!

Julie Hewett Los Angeles Organic Camellia Balm

Ruby

This little pot of semi-glossy, natural color makes your lips feel heavenly & smells like orange-- real orange, not processed-orange-flavoring.

It's anti-chap color & sheen!

I will definitely be getting more Julie Hewett products! She make gorgeous, wearable shades in great formulations!

Oh, and her customizable palettes rock!

Julie, if you are reading this: Please make the Ruby Camellia Balm available in the stick form!

Trish McEvoy 'Be Prepared' Pink Kit

EIGHT lip colors in a clever little magnetic case!

Top Deck: Tropical Pink Lip Gloss, Babydoll Lip Gloss, Rosette Lip Gloss, Sparkling Pink Lip Color.

Bottom Deck: Bare Lip Color, Buff Lip Color, Sugared Pink Lip Color, Sexy Lip Gloss.

You can mush them all together, rearrange, and there is even a mirror!

My caveat: The magnets that hold the little pans in the container are not the strongest thing on earth, it is possible to flip a pan out-- so don't use while driving or in the movie theater or in a big important meeting, even if you are ever-so discreet about it during said meeting...

The colors are all great & mix well!

Average staying power for gloss, much better for the non-gloss.

I have this in my purse-- it works great with other lip sticks as well!

Lipstick Love

I do not go out without putting on lipstick.

I may not wear foundation, blush, or eye make-up often, I have never owned a concealer, but I always have at least one lipstick at any given time.

True story.

I love to look at the different lipsticks/stains/glosses on-line, but am often disappointed with those little specks of color shown, and have noticed that the pictures & the actual shades can have very little in common.

I asked a very smart cookie, and she steered me to the Urban Decay site. If the lipsticks are half as good as the comprehensive site, I am going to be in love.

I'll let you know for sure when the shipment is delivered!

RAMY Beauty Therapy Innocent Beauty Cream Quad

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Here's a pot of 4 colors that you can use on your lips, cheeks and eyes. I heart the flattering and soft shades in the Innocent Beauty pot. These are creamy shadows. They looks great on your eyes if you want that little extra something. I wasn't a fan of it on my cheeks or lips because of the iridescence. It's too sparkly anywhere else but the eyes for me.

Bobbi Brown: Sheer Color Gloss

Popsicle

As if you needed more of a reason to love Bobbi Brown!

Sheer gloss, nice applicator, low-tack, wears great.

Enough color to make it interesting, but not too much.

Good gloss-factor, but not so much gloss that you look gloppy.

Perfect for summer, whenever it gets here.

Crazy Rumors: HibisKiss Lip Color

Tropical

Light, lovely lip color.

SUPER hydrating.

Licorice-y, fruit-punch-y flavor--but in a good way.

The color stays longer than many other balm-colors.

Digging this!

Vegan, Cruelty-Free, & handmade to boot!!!

Bobbi Brown: Lip Quads

Pink

Four little squares of loveliness.

Rosy, glossy loveliness.

I think I need to get the Rose palette.

Maybe the Coral for summer?

Not only great colors, but the Quad tucks away so nicely in my purse.

The color that looks hot pink is not like that once it's on--just the 

perfect pinky-natural!

Global Goddess-- Lip Veils

Moroccan Mystique Lip Veils

CARDAMOM

Good color-not too strong, but definitely there.

Glossy- no blinding glare, just a nice shine.

No stickiness or goopy-ness!

Goes on smoothly, feels hydrating, yet light on the lips.

Wears surprisingly well for a gloss!

Very nice scent--kind of a spiced cherry.

Juice Beauty: SPF 8 Lip Moisturizer

Playful

Great lip balm, excellent color!

Taste- somewhere between apple juice & fruit punch, but in the best possible way!

I'm in love with this!!!

Juice Beauty wins again!

Bobbi Brown Basics Lip Palette

LOVE THIS!
This palette has made me understand the ado about Bobbi Brown!
4 outstanding colors, each great on their own, but I love to mix. The brush is great too, no odd stray bristles on your lips.
I think the Rum Raisin shade is my favorite (the deepest), but the Brownie is a great neutral. The Posey Shimmer and Naked lip glosses are great toppers, or if I just feel like a little gloss.
I recommend this to everyone- great quality lip stick, good staying power, not goopey glosses, no drying feeling. I can't imagine any skin tone that wouldn't be flattered by these wonderful shades!

Lips: Tarte-- 24/7 lip sheers with SPF 15

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24/7 lip sheers with SPF 15

I got Thursday in the Sephora Sun Care pack & fell in love.
It is a very subtle color, just enough to make it look like my lips have a natural tint (as opposed to pale & non-existent). Keeps my lips soft & protected from the sun. It's my new summer staple.
There are the days a girl needs a little added oomph in the lip department. That is why I went out & bought Friday! Friday's a lovely berry color, you can put on just enough for a stain, or go whole hog & layer it up for a deep, dark look.
The color stays, the soft stays-- I hope that means the SPF stays. Comes in 11 shades- I want to try Monday & Tuesday & Saturday...