Lipstick truly is the makeup item that always makes me feel better. Though I am occasionally disappointed, I still like trying out new lipsticks and new lipstick brands. HIGHR’S MISSION & WAY OF OPERATING As usual, I was attracted by an ad I saw on Facebook for a clean beauty brand of lipstick, made in… Continue reading Trying HIGHR for National Lipstick Day!
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Lauren Conrad: A New-To-Me Lipstick from Ipsy
Although Ipsy Plus has been more hit or miss than in past years, one of the things I still really enjoy about it is the add-on products at discounted prices. Last month, I think Ipsy had another shopping opportunity that they didn’t promote or explain very well, but the email they sent to either tell… Continue reading Lauren Conrad: A New-To-Me Lipstick from Ipsy
Girlactik La Creme Lipstick
Several Ipsy Plus bags ago, I received a highlighter duo compact from Girlactik. It was very pretty, nicely pigmented, and all around terrific. I had never heard of that brand before, but the compact certainly put it on my radar. Shortly after that, ads from Girlactik started showing up in my Facebook feed. Ads for… Continue reading Girlactik La Creme Lipstick
BECCA Ultimate Lipstick Love, shade Blaze
I’ve been on a very low buy since the the end of 2019 when I bought too much during the holiday sales. But I did end up making a couple of purchases during Ulta’s recent 21 Days of Beauty half off sale. One of the items was BECCA Ultimate Lipstick Love. The absolute best part… Continue reading BECCA Ultimate Lipstick Love, shade Blaze
Light as a Feather: touch in SOL Pretty Filter Soul Velvet Lipstick
Today, I went for a 5 mile walk in the woods with two of my friends. It was a brilliantly sunny day. Even thought it was not quite 50 degrees, the sun felt strong and warm. We had a wonderful, long walk. My iheart phone app said I walked 14,596 steps. Yes! Since I decided… Continue reading Light as a Feather: touch in SOL Pretty Filter Soul Velvet Lipstick
Urban Decay Vice Devilish Metallized Lipstick from the Naked Cherry Collection
I bought mostly staple items during the Ulta sale for Platinum members, but I felt like I deserved at least one fun makeup item. So after seeing some posts from the newish Urban Decay Naked Cherry collection, I decided to splurge on one of the lipsticks from the collection. “Devilish” is a cherry pink shade.… Continue reading Urban Decay Vice Devilish Metallized Lipstick from the Naked Cherry Collection
GrandeLips HydraPlump Liquid Lipstick: Trying Out Samples
When I bought something from Sephora.com during the recent VIB sale, I chose three samples and the last one I picked was from GrandeLips, their HydraPlump Liquid Lipstick. If you read my blog, you know that I am not a fan of liquid lipstick. The vast majority of the ones I tried, and I have… Continue reading GrandeLips HydraPlump Liquid Lipstick: Trying Out Samples
Cargo HD Lip Contour: Gimmick or Worth It?
Facebook must really love me ‘coz I’m a sucker for the ads they place in my feed. A couple of weeks ago, I saw an ad from Cargo Cosmetics, a brand I don’t buy very often for no particular reason. They were advertising a newish lipstick, Cargo HD Picture Perfect Lip Contour. What really caught… Continue reading Cargo HD Lip Contour: Gimmick or Worth It?
My Love for Jesse’s Girl Lipstick 18
I have a couple of lipstick lines that I just love (Tarte Lip Sculptor – review – and Too Faced La Creme – review), and now I can add Jesse’s Girl Lipstick 18 to that exclusive club. About 6 weeks ago, I was sent the entire range of Jesse’s Girl Lipstick 18 that consists of… Continue reading My Love for Jesse’s Girl Lipstick 18
Tarte Lip Luxuries: My Holiday Splurge with My Favorite Lipsticks
Today is International Kissing Day, so it’s a good time to talk about lipstick! I own probably close to 100 lipsticks, but I have a clear favorite. Although I am not a big fan of mattes, I have fallen in love with a hybrid, a satin matte. My favorite lipstick is Tarte The Lip Sculptor.… Continue reading Tarte Lip Luxuries: My Holiday Splurge with My Favorite Lipsticks
Giveaway! Gorgeous Lipstick from Runway Rogue & Luscious Lip Giveaway Winner
First things first. I want to announce the winner of the Luscious Lips by Cynthia Rowland Lip Pump winner, but I’m a little embarrassed because the winner has a beautiful and distinctive name but I’m not sure which is her first name and which is her last name. My bad. The winner is Paol T.… Continue reading Giveaway! Gorgeous Lipstick from Runway Rogue & Luscious Lip Giveaway Winner
NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault: Swatches
Back in October, I posted a sneak peek of NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault that launched exclusively at Ulta Beauty in late October. I’ve been wearing the shades since then, and if you’re looking for a gift with the Wow Factor, you definitely should consider this amazing lippie vault! This vault is so much… Continue reading NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault: Swatches
TATCHA Limited Edition 23K Gold Illuminated Sunrise Lipstick: My Ultimate Lipstick
I am a bargain hunter. It’s rare when I buy something at full price or over a certain amount. But occasionally, something comes along that I cannot resist. Such was the case with TATCHA’s Limited Edition 23K Gold Illuminated Sunrise Lipstick that was introduced earlier this year and sold out within weeks. TATCHA, known for… Continue reading TATCHA Limited Edition 23K Gold Illuminated Sunrise Lipstick: My Ultimate Lipstick
Lipstick Mini-Haul from Sephora VIB Sale
I wanted to keep my Sephora VIB status for next year so I did more shopping than I should have. Today I just have time for a quick post, so I’ll show you some pretty lipstick shades I bought, and I’ll write about the rest of the haul another time. I bought two lipsticks: Urban… Continue reading Lipstick Mini-Haul from Sephora VIB Sale
Besame Mini Lipstick Set
Yesterday, I wrote about what I’ve been spending my own money on, and the Besame Mini Lipstick Set was one new thing that I just couldn’t pass up! Besame is one of my favorite cosmetic brands because it reminds me of my mother. It’s vintage all the way. Besame exalts vintage glamour, especially Hollywood glamour. I’m… Continue reading Besame Mini Lipstick Set
New Amore Matte Lip Creme Shades for Fall 2016 from Milani
Last fall, I reviewed and swatched several shades from Milani’s new Amore Matte Lip Creme line here. The matte liquid lipstick trend is still going strong so Milani has added 10 more limited edition colors to their lineup this fall. I received 4 new shades: 28 Darling: pink-beige, almost the color of my lips 31… Continue reading New Amore Matte Lip Creme Shades for Fall 2016 from Milani
My Obsession with Tarte Lip Sculptor Lipstick & Lipgloss
A month ago, I wrote about my Tarte haul during their 30% off sale. I was looking for things from Tarte to try, and I found the very attractive Lip Sculptor, gold cased, double-ended lipstick and gloss-in-one that’s great for travel or for just carrying in my purse. I bought the shade, Sass, a gorgeous mauve, just… Continue reading My Obsession with Tarte Lip Sculptor Lipstick & Lipgloss
Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Matte Lipstick: Better-For-You, Non-Drying Long-Wear Lipstick
Sometimes I forget which cosmetics are coming my way. Today was one of those days. I received an envelope from Highlight Cosmetics containing an attractive little box with the logo, H, in gold on the outside. I was excited because it was lipstick! (I get so much skincare that it is very exciting to get a… Continue reading Highlight Cosmetics Liquid Matte Lipstick: Better-For-You, Non-Drying Long-Wear Lipstick
RealHer: A New Brand of Cruelty-Free Lipstick You’ll Want to Know
Before I started blogging, I think I had two lipsticks, a red lipstick for going out and either a coral or pinky peach lipstick for all other times. I chuckle when I think about that. I would use my lipsticks till they were finished before buying another. Wow, have things changed! I loooooove lipstick. And… Continue reading RealHer: A New Brand of Cruelty-Free Lipstick You’ll Want to Know
Giveaway: butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayons
When I received the new makeup collection from butterLONDON (reviewed and swatched here) featuring the shade, Ladybird, a gorgeous tomato red, I fell in love with the Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayon. I wished that I owned the entire collection of butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant lip crayons. Lo and behold, my wish came true. (Next time, I’ll wish to… Continue reading Giveaway: butterLONDON Bloody Brilliant Lip Crayons