10.22.09
Covergirl Wet Slicks Crystals
Haha, I just realized I haven’t reviewed a lip gloss in over a year! It’s even better that I very rarely wear lipstick – I almost always go for a gloss. So here’s a first – enjoy!
It’s hard for me to pass up lip gloss when I’m out shopping – they’re just so pretty – and really, can you ever have enough? I had never tried Covergirl’s Wet Slicks Crystals Lip Gloss before so I thought I’d give it a go.
I’m pretty happy with it. While the brush isn’t anything special it does apply the lip gloss well, leaving my lips looking great but not feeling sticky. I have to reapply a few times throughout the day, particularly after eating. I really like the color – I went with Crush, a pink – it adds color and a little sparkle but it’s overpowering.
Wet Slicks Crystals Lip Gloss is available in eleven different colors – from berry to clear, and available at your local drugstore.
Disclosure: I bought this lip gloss for myself.
Image: covergirl.com
09.11.09
Free Burt’s Bees Lip Balm
08.23.09
Life Brand Lip Balm
I’m constantly losing my lip balms. I mean all the time – I’m doing really well if I don’t lose one for a couple weeks. I don’t know what it is with them, but I just can’t keep track of what I do with them. They’re such an essential in my makeup back for this crazy Canadian weather we have here, but it feels like I never have any when I need them.
Recently I was checking out Shopper’s Drug Mart’s selection of lip balms and decided on the Life brand ones. Really, what’s the use of spending a ton of money on them if I’m only going to have them for two weeks? So I got a two pack.
While I have to say it does work pretty good, I find the application a little tricky sometimes. You have to be careful not to put too much on or else it ends up getting a weird gummy texture thing going on that’s not good. As long as you’re not too heavy handed though it works like a charm.
I went with the cherry flavor. I’m sure there were a few varieties to pick from, but I can’t remember what they are and the Shopper’s website isn’t cooperating with me. The next time I’m in there though I’ll check it out and update this post.
Available at your local Shopper’s Drug Mart for $2.69.
07.31.09
Nivea Lip Care
Living in the part of the world that I do with all the wind and cold weather I’m constantly trying out new lip balms. One of my new favorites is Nivea’s Lip Care in cherry. It goes on smoothly and adds a hint of color and shimmer to my lips. It keeps my lips feeling moisturized and protected. This lip balm contains almond oil, jojoba oil, and shea butter, ensuring that the moisturizing lasts. It’s also dermatologist tested so it’s safe for sensitive skin like mine – I didn’t have any reactions to it.
Available at your local drug store for $4.
11.14.08
The Body Shop Cranberry Collection
It’s officially my favorite time of year at The Body Shop. My all time favorite line of products is back in stock. Any product in the line is guaranteed to smell great. The lip balms and shimmer lotions add the little sparkle you’re looking for without being over the top. Wondering what it is?
It’s the Cranberry collection that comes out every holiday season. Every year I can’t wait to see it in stores and it’s been back for a few weeks now. I always stock up on the Cranberry Shimmer Lip Balm (my favorite in the entire line – $8) for the rest of the year. It smells amazing and it gives your lips a little touch of shimmer, great for the holidays. The Cranberry Home Fragrance Oil ($7.50) is also great, and the little bottle lasts for what seems like forever. The Cranberry Body Butter ($20) – like all of The Body Shop’s body butters is great too.
Run, don’t walk, to your local Body Shop and get some great gifts for the people on your Christmas list from the Cranberry line. And maybe get a little something for yourself too while you’re there. The Body Shop is also having a great sale on right now for all of their festive collections – buy 2 get 1 free!
The products in the Cranberry collection range from a very affordable $8 to $20.
Image: http://thebodyshop-ca.stores.yahoo.net
11.06.08
ChapStick
Winter is coming (if it’s not already arrived in your part of the world). That means cold weather, lots of time indoors, snow, and dry air. All of which means you’re going to have to take extra special care of your lips. You can never have too many lip balms this time of year. I picked up ChapStick the last time I was in need of some lip balm.
It does keep my lips feeling moisturized, plus I get to smell the scent of cherry. I didn’t like applying it before I put on lip gloss – it just felt a little weird, like the gloss wasn’t going to stay on my lips. I’ve never had the problem before. I’ve always put lip balm on before lip gloss. It also doesn’t have any SPF, which I really want in a lip balm. There are ChapStick products available with an SPF of up to 30, but the SPF isn’t available in all their products.
I picked the cherry flavor, but it’s also available in strawberry, spearmint, and the original, all of which are ChapStick’s classic flavors. I think next time I’ll try the ChapStick 100% Naturals to see if I like them anymore.
Available at your local drugstore for $2.
Image: chapstick.com
10.23.08
Softlips Lip Balm in Strawberry Sherbet
Bailey
I was in the market for a new lip balm because my adorable dog chewed on my Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm. He loves chewing on them because he’s tempted by the smell, and he knows he’s not supposed to, but he just can’t help himself. How can I stay mad at such an adorable face?
So after checking out all the available choices at Shopper’s, I finally decided on Softlips Lip Balm in Strawberry Sherbet. I thought the flavor sounded delicious and I really like the fact that it has an SPF of 20. With my fair skin I’m always conscientious of ensuring I’m protected from those pesky UVA/UVB rays.
When I got home I put it on and was surprised to feel my lips getting really tingly. Then it got even worse, so bad in fact that it was almost painful. Unfortunately I’m allergic to one of the ingredients. I’m not sure which one it is, but I’m definately allergic to it. I’ve had a similar reaction to a plumping lip gloss at Sephora – I don’t remember what it was – but even that tingly feeling wasn’t as bad as the reaction from this lip balm. I have sensitive skin and have to be careful about what cosmetics I use and even the laundry detergent I buy, but I’ve never had this level of reaction from a lip product.
Although I would have loved to really like this product, I can’t even wear it. It smells great, has SPF in it, and I love the shape – skinnier and longer than a typical lip balm.
Available at your local drugstore for $5.
Image: mine
07.28.08
Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm
I recently picked up Burt’s Bees Honey Lip Balm. It’s the first Burt’s Bees lip product I’ve tried and I have to say that I’m really impressed. I really like it.
It goes on really smoothly and keeps my lips moisturized for a surprisingly long time. It’s made from natural ingredients, which is a bonus. According to the website it includes “beeswax, shea butter, almond oil, cocoa butter and ultra emollient lanolin to keep your lips soft and healthy”. It’s great for layering under lip gloss to keep your lips feeling moisturized throughout the day.
The only thing that I think they could have improved on was the lack of SPF. Since most lip glosses don’t have SPF in them, I usually like to wear lip balm underneath that has SPF to protect my lips from the sun.
Available at drugstores and at burtsbees.ca for $4.50.
Image: burtsbees.ca
