hint of tint

Sorry for the brief hiatus-I was busy playing in Southern California! Between the perfect weather, amazing drinks and even more amazing family and friends I forgot about blogging! I (of course) did shop for beauty products while I was out there though. My cousin and I went to our favorite store ever, yes, Sephora! That's where she introduced me to one of her favorite lip products and it's also where a lovely sales associate convinced me to buy another amazing lip product. Both, are unreal and now I am completely obsessed. Seriously, how did I live without them?! I'm not a big fan of lipsticks I usually keep it simple and reach for a lip gloss but when I'm going to something a bit fancier I like to put a little color on. These lip tints are the perfect alternatives!




Bare Escentuals- Buxom Big & Healthy Lip Stick $18.00
This was the sales associates pick. I'm not a big Bare Escentuals fan for their mineral makeup crap but I had no opinion on their lip products and a few friends of mine had raved about them. So, naturally, I gave it a try. It's a lip pencil and lip stick in one. I've never lined my lips for fear of looking like J Lo during her In Living Color days. What I found out is that the key to lining your lips is to stick to the same color lip liner and lipstick. What's awesome about this lip pencil is that it's a two in one! Once I lined my lips with it and filled them in I was shocked that they looked pretty damn good! Also, this lip stick plumps your lips so it gives a cool menthol feeling without that painful tingle some of the other lip plumpers out there give you. It has zero shine or shimmer- so that would make it matte, but it's so moisturizing that your lips just look healthy and great. I was extremely impressed with this stuff! Find the color that looks best on you and go buy it!



Tarte LipSurgence Natural Lip Luster $24 So this is the cousin's pick and since I was little I've pretty much agreed on all the products her and her sister use. Trust me, this product addiction started at a young age. Unlike other addictions I think this one makes me an asset to society (especially by blogging) not a liability- therefore rehab is not in my near future. Anyways, back to the lip pencil, seriously this stuff is so awesome. It's also more of a matte color and at the same time is moisturizing (although, I think the Bare Escentuals one is a bit more moisturizing) It has the slightest bit of a shimmer in it and believe me your lips will look fabulous! Also, this amazing stuff is a natural product so you're not putting any bad stuff on! There are so many colors to choose from there has to be a shade perfect for each of you! This one doesn't plump your lips but after I applied the color I swear they looked fuller. Most importantly this stuff was so long lasting I barely found myself reapplying it (even after consuming my vodka soda's it stayed on!!!)

Since both of these pencils are on the matte side if you want a glossy look you can always put these on and then just buy a lip gloss to add some shine to them- don't be afraid to layer!

xx

Liz