Love & Toast Lip Glaze in Crush Rush

Sometimes, a little extra that you add to your online cart at Ulta to push you over into free shipping turns out to be one of the best things to ever happen to you.

Love & Toast Lip Glaze in Crush Rush ($6.99) and other gorgeous shades is an online only lip gloss that I decided to add to an order to bump me into free shipping range. I was attracted to the coral pink color and the cute packaging and just hoped for the best from this little extra.

This is a squeeze tube type product and the hole is a bit wide, so be careful when applying because it tends to give you a bit too much product. The formula is lovely---not sticky at all, moisturizing, and easy to wear.

It has a ton of amazing ingredients as well:

Olea eurpea (Olive) Fruit Juice, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Butyrospemum Parkii (Shea Butler), Fruit, Theoborma Cacao (Cocoa) Seed Butler, Natural Flavor, Cannabis Sativa (Hemp) Seed Oil, aloe Barbenensis (Aloe) Leaf, Tocopheryl (Vitamin E) and Stevia Rebadiana Leaf.

The multi-dimensional gold shimmer in the coral base is so pretty! I wish there was a nail polish color like this!! 

This is a gloss I have found myself carrying around everywhere. It looks gorgeous layered or on its own and the shimmer is just enough to light up your face without being too teenager-y. 

The only thing that could make this little steal better is if it had SPF! 

If you are looking for a little extra, try the Love & Toast glosses. I normally dislike 'online only' products because its hard to not have swatches or be able to see them/play with them, but I was lucky to have found a winner here!

Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Coraline: Swatches and Review

As I slowly turn into a lip gloss hoarder, let me introduce you to another lovely that has found its way into my lip gloss rotation: Smashbox Be Legendary Lip Gloss in Coraline ($20). 

Let me just get this embarrassing confession out of the way...I kind of bought this for the shade name...

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I love the move 'Coraline'. Is anyone else as crazy as me and buys things based on names? No? Only me? 

Anyway, I was also curious about the formula of these, I will have you all know...and the color was quite pretty as well!

I think the sleek square packaging is classic and chic and the extra long brush makes application easy. This gloss is supposed to give mirror-like shine with a non-sticky finish.

This color is much pinker/rose than coral/peach as it looks in the tube, which was a bit of a bummer to me, but I still think it is a pretty shade for everyday wear because it has decent opacity but will still let your natural lip color shine through. What really won me over was the formula! I love how smooth and easy to wear it is and it is definitely not sticky at all!

This gloss gives my lips such a plump/plush appearance that I cannot get enough of! I will be picking up more shades...they have a sparkly black shade that I have my eye on!!

Do you have a favorite lip gloss formula? This has entered my top 5 in terms of feel on the lips!

Lancôme Lip Lover in Orange Manége: Swatches and Review

The Lancôme Lip Lover's are fairly new, but I have had mine for a few months, somehow forgot to review it, and realized today that I have been taking it everywhere with me. Regardless of my fascination with it, I still have mixed feelings.

The shade that I purchased at Nordstrom is called Orange Manége ($23). This was during another shopping adventure with my momma (can you tell we are best buds yet?) and she opted for Beige Adage, which was pretty, but a bit too neutral for me. (FYI my friend Meesha over at Strawberry Hearts Chocolate Darts just posted a bunch of swatches, including Beige Adage and Orange Manége, if you want to view them on a different skin tone!!)
I was captivated by the name. I mean, it has orange in it, right? And orange is the perfect summer color---it is everywhere right now and I did not have many oranges in my lip wardrobe. I swatched it in store, and the swatch was rather orange.

I fell in love and snapped it up. On my lips, however, it isn't quite as orange, and is instead a pretty rosy coral. I still love it, but I just wish it had more of a pop to it. Lancôme says these are long lasting, but they only last about 2 hours on my lips. They also claim they are 'Dewy Intense Lip Color'. Dewy--totally. My lips feel great when wearing this, which is probably why it hasn't left my purse, but intense? Look somewhere else if you want a full color gloss or liquid lipstick.

These are completely non-sticky and I love that the brush is long and flexible, with a little tip to make sure application is a breeze. And the packaging? Lancôme classy at its finest. I love the little click mechanism...it makes me feel so chic!

Now, do you wanna see it on? I thought so!

I love how dewy and fresh it makes my lips look, and there is a slight shimmer that you can see on my bottom lip. Is it a showstopper of a color? Not really...but it is great for everyday wear.

Ipsy April 2014

I had unreasonably high hopes for the April Ipsy bag! Why? Well, April is my birthday month (stay tuned for a special announcement tomorrow!) and I wanted this bag to be amazing.
So, was it?

This month, Ipsy subscribers received 5 products an I am pretty sure everyone got the UD Black Velvet liner. The theme was 'Beauty Rocks', which was cute, but the bag could have been done better.
What I got:
St. Tropez Gradual Tan Plus Anti-Aging Multi-Face Action ($11): Unfortunately I probably won't use this. I wish it was a face/body tanner because I do not have a body tanner right now. I also like my pale-ness.
dr. brandt Microdermabrasion Skin Exfoliant ($9.75): I like this! Considering the 2oz size retails for $78, I am really happy I can at least try it out!
Rainbow Honey Cosmetics nail polish in Midnight Fountain ($5): Right up my alley---blue glitter polish from a brand I have always wanted to try!
Urban Decay 24/7 Velvet Glide-on Eye Pencil in Black Velvet ($17): This is almost full size!! The fact that Velvet is on the packaging and not just in the name makes me wonder if UD is going to release a whole velvet line?! I love this so far. It is creamy and matte. 
Mary Kay At Play Jelly Lipgloss in Berry Me ($10): Full size and a perfect color for me!
Total value: $52.75!!
Even though I won't use the face tanner, the value for me is still over $40 for $10, with some awesome products that I have always wanted to try and that are new (UD Velvet and MK@Play).

What I liked about this month's bag is that I got a good mix of things...lipgloss, skincare, face, eyes, and nails! Perfect! I also love the music/rock theme.

From top to bottom: UD Black Velvet, Mary Kay Berry Me, dr. brandt Microdermabrasion, and St. Tropez Face Tanner.

My favorite thing from the bag is the jelly lip gloss! It feels so comfortable and really wraps around the lips, keeping in moisture and making them look plump and hydrated. There is no discernible smell or taste.

April's Ipsy was a success! Yay!

Want to join Ipsy? Check it out here!

Beautifully Disney: Spell Breaker Lip Gloss

Hey everyone!
I hope your holiday was fantastic! I am so excited to show you one of the presents I received.
Being a long-time Disney fan and a annual pass holder means that I frequently run into things in the park that I want. This lip gloss was no exception.
Beautifully Disney is a line of 'luxe' makeup that Disney released about  year ago, and their collection is growing!

Spell Breaker ($14.95 but frequently 3 for $30) is a gorgeous light pink opaque gloss representative of Rapunzel from the movie Tangled.

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Rapunzel is one of my favorite Princesses! And this color represents her well, opaque pink that leans slightly lilac.

The packaging is gorgeous and was a draw for me when I purchased my first BD lipgloss (Snow White) last year. Rapunzel is drawn in black with some accents of gold on a sturdy tube with a black handle.

Coverage is good with one swipe but I layered it twice on my lips for a more opaque look. The glosses have a small doe foot applicator and no scent. Spell Breaker is really easy to wear, and feels good on my drier lips. 

This gloss is not sticky at all which I love! Wear time varies from 2-3 hours for me, which is about what I get with most glosses (a girl needs to eat!) and I really enjoy wearing this formula.

I honestly love the Beautifully Disney line, and not just because I am a Disney fan. It seems they really put time into making sure the formula was decent before selling this stuff, which surprised me. I received a few more things from this line, so we will have to see how those compare!

What do you think of Spell Breaker?

Who is your favorite Disney Princess?

Beautifully Disney: Spell Breaker Lip Gloss

Hey everyone!
I hope your holiday was fantastic! I am so excited to show you one of the presents I received.
Being a long-time Disney fan and a annual pass holder means that I frequently run into things in the park that I want. This lip gloss was no exception.
Beautifully Disney is a line of 'luxe' makeup that Disney released about  year ago, and their collection is growing!

Spell Breaker ($14.95 but frequently 3 for $30) is a gorgeous light pink opaque gloss representative of Rapunzel from the movie Tangled.

Image

Rapunzel is one of my favorite Princesses! And this color represents her well, opaque pink that leans slightly lilac.

The packaging is gorgeous and was a draw for me when I purchased my first BD lipgloss (Snow White) last year. Rapunzel is drawn in black with some accents of gold on a sturdy tube with a black handle.

Coverage is good with one swipe but I layered it twice on my lips for a more opaque look. The glosses have a small doe foot applicator and no scent. Spell Breaker is really easy to wear, and feels good on my drier lips. 

This gloss is not sticky at all which I love! Wear time varies from 2-3 hours for me, which is about what I get with most glosses (a girl needs to eat!) and I really enjoy wearing this formula.

I honestly love the Beautifully Disney line, and not just because I am a Disney fan. It seems they really put time into making sure the formula was decent before selling this stuff, which surprised me. I received a few more things from this line, so we will have to see how those compare!

What do you think of Spell Breaker?

Who is your favorite Disney Princess?

Lipstick Queen Big Bang Theory Gloss in Energy: Swatches and Review

Okay...I was lured into this gloss the second I saw it. It was red, sparkly, had an interesting shape, is space-themed, and by Lipstick Queen...oh and did I mention it was red? Yeah, just the first criteria alone did it for me. I was a lost cause. But did I get blinded my the galactic light? 

 *Note there is a little discrepancy as the packaging says Big Bang Illusion, but it is marketed as Big Bang Theory gloss...* This gloss comes in 8 gorgeous colors for $22 and every one is named after a part of Poppy King's 'Big Bang Theory' about fuller lips. Basically, this gloss is supposed to give you the full, pouty lips your long for without the stinging, tingling, or burning of other actual plumping glosses. 

 The packing is really sleek and pretty, but a little on the awkward side as the wand is very long and the doe foot brush is very small. This gives you great control, but it doesn't pick up much product, so I had to go back a few times to get full coverage on my lips. 

 I have to say, I was a little teensy bit disappointed when I swatched Energy for the first time. In the tube, it looks like a metallic red, blow-my-mind-away sparkle galaxy extravaganza. But on my hand...just...eh?  

 

On my lips...pretty, but lacking the wow factor I craved. However, I won't write this gloss totally off. It truly does make my lips look full and moisturized. It was also comfortable to wear once I got enough on my lips, had decent staying power (a couple of hours), and was very shiny.

 

Overall...Lipstick Queen Big Bang Theory Illusion Gloss didn't blow me away with the red option (but I do have high standards when it comes to reds now, since I have too many to count); however, I will be checking out their neutral colors. I think I was too caught up in the look of the red to realize that the nude shades we pretty as well and probably really do the formula more justice.

 

If you are looking for a solid red gloss---Energy is for you, but if you have an arsenal of red lipsticks and glosses, this is nothing out of the ordinary.

 

Lipstick Queen Big Bang Theory Gloss in Energy: Swatches and Review

Okay...I was lured into this gloss the second I saw it. It was red, sparkly, had an interesting shape, is space-themed, and by Lipstick Queen...oh and did I mention it was red?   Yeah, just the first criteria alone did it for me. I was a lost cause.   But did I get blinded my the galactic light?  

  *Note there is a little discrepancy as the packaging says Big Bang Illusion, but it is marketed as Big Bang Theory gloss...*   This gloss comes in 8 gorgeous colors for $22 and every one is named after a part of Poppy King's 'Big Bang Theory' about fuller lips.   Basically, this gloss is supposed to give you the full, pouty lips your long for without the stinging, tingling, or burning of other actual plumping glosses.  

  The packing is really sleek and pretty, but a little on the awkward side as the wand is very long and the doe foot brush is very small. This gives you great control, but it doesn't pick up much product, so I had to go back a few times to get full coverage on my lips.  

  I have to say, I was a little teensy bit disappointed when I swatched Energy for the first time. In the tube, it looks like a metallic red, blow-my-mind-away sparkle galaxy extravaganza. But on my hand...just...eh?  

 

On my lips...pretty, but lacking the wow factor I craved. However, I won't write this gloss totally off. It truly does make my lips look full and moisturized. It was also comfortable to wear once I got enough on my lips, had decent staying power (a couple of hours), and was very shiny.

 

Overall...Lipstick Queen Big Bang Theory Illusion Gloss didn't blow me away with the red option (but I do have high standards when it comes to reds now, since I have too many to count); however, I will be checking out their neutral colors. I think I was too caught up in the look of the red to realize that the nude shades we pretty as well and probably really do the formula more justice.

 

If you are looking for a solid red gloss---Energy is for you, but if you have an arsenal of red lipsticks and glosses, this is nothing out of the ordinary.

 

Lancôme La Laque Fever: Electric Pink

Every once in a while you come across a gloss that is just so gorgeous that it takes your breath away.Lancôme La Laque Fever in Electric Pink is that gloss. 

 Everything about this gloss intrigued me...the dark hot pink color, the crazy amount of shimmer, the sleek packaging....it was love at first sight. 

 And another one of the amazing things about this product...the wand. It has a large petal-shaped brush that cups the lip and lets you apply product cleanly around the cupid's bow. Simple, but nice to have! 

 

At $27, this is a pricy gloss, but it looks like you dipped your lips in glitter, and not in a teeny-bopper way, like a glam rock and roll way. I love it! The formula is thick and tacky, but it lasts forever on lips...about 5 hours, which is really long for a gloss on me. The glitter does migrate a bit, so it is important to prep with liner.

 

 

It sits on the lip beautifully and has high shine that really catches the eye. I am in love with this shade because it does glitter in a grown up way.

 

 

I think this will be a great color for fall coming up. It is comfortable to wear, as I don't mind the tackiness (think MAC) and it has a slightly sweet scent.

 

So happy that this gloss walked into my life!

 

Do you have La Laque Fever?