Before I get started, I'm excited to be featured today on Lisa @ Showered with Design's blog for her new Wedding Q & A Series. Feel free to hop over to read more about my Lakeside wedding in Orlando.
Now onto one of my favorite topics ~ Makeup ~ more specifically Lips.
I'm not a huge lipstick person so my collection isn't very big but I do use lip balm fanatically and lip gloss when I remember. Lipstick is more of a special occasion thing for me but I do have my favorites lip products and brands.
EOS Smooth Sphere Lip Balm: ($3.49) I carry this in my purse and use as an everyday lip moisturizer.
NYX Butter Gloss: ($4.99) This lip gloss is a recent find of mine and I love it especially for the very affordable price. I'm very picky when it comes to textures of lip gloss and lipstick and can't stand anything that's too sticky. This butter gloss applies very smoothly with some shine and I love the soft pink color (Eclair) I chose.
Victoria's Secret Beauty Rush Lip Gloss: ($9.00) I've been using this gloss for about 2 years now. I like that they offer over 20 different shades so you're bound to find a color that suits you. However, I must admit, I prefer the NYX gloss which is almost half the price, mainly because the VS Beauty Rush glosses are bit more on the sticky side.
Stila Color Balm Lipstick: ($22) This is my latest find and I love the range of colors that they offer. I searched high and low in Sephora and Ulta for a bright purple lipstick and Stila was the only brand that offered exactly what I was looking for (color: Gemma). I don't wear lipstick everyday but it's always good to own a pretty colors to go with different outfits & occasions.
Mary Kay True Dimensions Lipstick: ($18) I received this lipstick in a VoxBox about a year ago from Influenster to test and it has remained one of my favorites. I keep it in my purse and use it more often than any lipstick. This lipstick has a smooth and creamy texture, very similar to lip balm so I love using it just to moisturize my lips and add a hint of color.
Joining Jordan today for The Glam Series.
EOS lip balm is definitely in my bag every day - and the great thing is they really last a long time!! I've been seeing the NYX butter gloss a lot lately and really want to try it! Happy Thursday!
ReplyDeleteThat Mary Kay color is gorgeous!! I love having bold colors to wear on special nights, that bright purple is fierce!!
ReplyDeleteI have surprisingly never tried EOS but really want to...I have heard such great things! Can't wait to read your Q+A post as well...hopping over now! Xx.
ReplyDeleteThanks for all of the suggestions!! I am not a huge lip stick/ gloss fan either I hate the sticky feeling. But I am def. going to try the NYX gloss.
ReplyDeleteI really want to bite the bullet and purchase a stilla color. I need to find the perfect one to justify my splurge!
ReplyDeleteI have been loving EOS lip balm lately and recently got another "egg".
ReplyDeleteP.S. Loved your feature over on Lisa's blog... such a beautiful day and your pictures are amazing.
So excited to have you featured on my blog today :)
ReplyDeleteI've been dying to try a colored lipstick (I never wear it) ! That stila one looks so fabulous!
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I am not a huge lip person either and really need to jump on the EOS bandwagon...it's so cute!
ReplyDeleteButter glosses are my favorite! They are so creamy and smooth!
ReplyDeleteBeen getting into lip sticks more than ever lately and I love this list! I'm a huge EOS lover, and Baby Lips, too.
ReplyDeleteI'm not a huge lipstick person, because I usually just forget to use it, but some of these (particularly the NYX) seem right up my alley! I need to branch out.
ReplyDeleteOhh, I bet the bright purple lipstick looks amazing! I am really wanting to try the NYX butter gloss now, you are the second one to recommend it! I hate when they are sticky or even dry on my lips, too!
ReplyDeleteI need those NYX butter glosses stat! I've heard so many good things about them!
ReplyDeleteI love them and it is fuuny.
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