I really forgot to post about drugstore l/s and l/g that I love. There are some awesome choices out there and best of all, really cheap. The one thing I like the most is that many companies are now including moisturizing agents in their l/s, some even have spf!
**Again guys, nobody pays me to do this. This is just my opinion about products that I have bought and really love.**
My choices for lipstick:
MAYBELLINE MOISTURE EXTREME LIPCOLOR
Notice how Maybelline calls it "Lipcolor". Maybe because it really feels more like a thick(er) balm than your regular lipstick. They even advertise it as a the "active power of a lip balm (that) provides deep moisturization for voluptuous lips drenched in color". So yeah, for me this lipstick feel very soft and cool. I love that it has jojoba oil and my lips feel so good when I apply it. It doesn't dry my lips (remember l/s from years ago?...yuck!). It has a SPF of 15 and come in 56 shades! It lasts a bit more than 2-3 hrs. on my lips, which is good, I mean, no l/s lasts much on me. They really don't have any particular smell, I like that.
I also like they are very shiny, not sooooo creamy (except for a few shades). Some of the shades feel like the MAC L/S -- Lustre finish (gasp!). Yeah, I know, right? This product has received rave reviews in websites like MUA and others.
But yes, what really got me is how moisturizing they are. And good sun protection!
Price: $7 USD
But yes, what really got me is how moisturizing they are. And good sun protection!
Price: $7 USD
Maybelline is BOGO free on Walgreens this week so maybe you could check these l/s out. I always wait for these sales to get them. Yeah, yeah, I'm cheap. Whatev.
If you are looking for a more creamy-feeling lipstick, this is an excellent choice. These l/s have Omega 3 and Vitamin E, so they are also very moisturizing, though not as the Maybelline ones. 54 shades. This product does have a little smell, but frankly, it goes away quite fast and besides, most of the time I add some gloss on top of it.
Price: $9 USD
Price: $9 USD
HONORABLE MENTION:
REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS L/S
These ones come in "creme" or "pearl" (semi-frost) finishes and 72(!!!) shades. Revlon advertises them as being super moisturizing but I don't know...for me they are really good, not drying, but not THAT moisturizing. Maybe it's my lips... But with all those colors available and great price, they are worth checking. I always use them on top of my lipbalm, so they are good to me. Oh, but I do find these to last longer. So, you know, the good and the bad go on a balance. Depends on what you are looking for.
Price: $8 USD
These ones come in "creme" or "pearl" (semi-frost) finishes and 72(!!!) shades. Revlon advertises them as being super moisturizing but I don't know...for me they are really good, not drying, but not THAT moisturizing. Maybe it's my lips... But with all those colors available and great price, they are worth checking. I always use them on top of my lipbalm, so they are good to me. Oh, but I do find these to last longer. So, you know, the good and the bad go on a balance. Depends on what you are looking for.
Price: $8 USD
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My choices for lipgloss:
Ah, I love lipglosses! Yes people, glosses are sticky. Some more sticky than others, but really, there are not many out there that are less--sticky. I find funny how many people say "yuck, they are sticky". Yeah...
REVLON SUPER LUSTROUS L/G
Another product tons of people love. These glosses are one of best out there, at least for me! Personally, I like the consistency and color payoff. Some of them have shimmer, others just provide a beautiful shine. 14 regular shades available. I love most of the colors and they last pretty much. SPF 15 is always a huge plus.
Price: $7.50 USD
Check out many BOGO sales on your local drugstore to get them for an even better price.
Price: $7.50 USD
Check out many BOGO sales on your local drugstore to get them for an even better price.
L'ORÉAL HIP BRILLIANT SHINE LIP GLOSS
Price: $8-9.50 USD
That's all for now cuties!
¡Vivan, amen y rían!
(Live, love & laugh!)
The packaging of these is similar to the regular Colour Juice Sheer Juicy Lipgloss and have a nice smell, but that's it. These ones are sticky, but have excellent, EXCELLENT color payoff; after all, they have "twice the pigment for added impact". Got that right. The trick is not applying too much ladies!
This product have Jojoba oil and I absolutely LOVE how much they last. Really, I have used them for hours without retouching and the color still there. I do use lipbalm first. 14 shades available. Sadly, no SPF.
If you love MAC glosses, give these a try. If you don't, well, don't even look this way...lol.
This product have Jojoba oil and I absolutely LOVE how much they last. Really, I have used them for hours without retouching and the color still there. I do use lipbalm first. 14 shades available. Sadly, no SPF.
If you love MAC glosses, give these a try. If you don't, well, don't even look this way...lol.
Price: $8-9.50 USD
ALSO, remember these articles I posted back in Aug '08 about L'ORÉAL HIP BALMS and MILANI CRYSTAL GLOSSES.
That's all for now cuties!
¡Vivan, amen y rían!
(Live, love & laugh!)
