Hey everyone! sorry that this blog post is a day late but better late than never as I always say! I have another haul for you all--and a couple more items I picked up since then. I got these things in September but haven't had a chance to show them to y'all until now.
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| From Top to bottom: Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Gloss, theBalm Instain blushes, and FusionBeauty LipFusion Infatuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fattener |
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| Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Gloss in Venezia Red (L) and Cherros (R) |
I've never been a big fan of lip gloss really but I decided to give these a try since my lips have been getting more chapped from the cold weather. These
Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Glosses are a first for me since I've never heard of the brand or heard of any mentions by other bloggers. These glosses claim to/be:
• Long-wearing full-body formula with “perfect shine” looks canera-ready all day• Moisturizes while beautifying for silky-smooth comfort without waxy feel
• Lip plumper hydrates surface tissue and volumizes fine lines for fuller-looking lips
I got these in Venezia Red^ and Cherros^. Venezia Red is a nice burgundy red with silver shimmers that is nice for the holidays. The shimmers aren't gritty feeling and add a nice sheen to the lips. Cherros is a neon cherry color that sadly, does not translate onto the lips; it just adds a sheer cherry tint on my lips. Both of these glosses are very sheer and are great for topping off other lip colors or if you just want a hint of color. These glosses have a vanilla scent which I'm not too fond off, but they do not linger on my lips. They are not sticky but are very long lasting. They are on the expensive side at $22 a pop but I can definitely feel the quality. They don't make my lips sting or burn, which is great since I have sensitive lips. I'd definitely like to try their darker colors, like
Costa Fiore^. There's only 4 listed on their website,
vincentlongo.com, but I found more colors on
Amazon^. I have review of these two right
here on the blog.
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| Vincent Longo Perfect Shine Lip Gloss in Venezia (L) and Cherros (R) |
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| FusionBeauty LipFusion Infatuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fattener in Screen Siren (L), Full Frontal (M), and Pucker Up (R) |
I also picked up two
FusionBeauty LipFusion Infatuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fatteners in Screen Siren^ and Full Frontal^. Pucker Up^ was in a sample bag I received from Ulta and I fell in love with the color and formula. Pucker Up is a cool-toned mauve-y pink, matching my natural lip color very well. Screen Siren is a bold, fire-engine red and Full Frontal is a pretty pink. These Lip Fatteners are very pigmented--a little goes a long way with these. They do have a scent that is reminiscent of grapefruits or citrus fruits. The Lip Fatteners do have a tingly feeling when you first apply them but I don't really see my lips getting noticeably bigger. It might be the kind of thing that develops over time? Nevertheless, I really like them and will continue to use. You can find them here as well. Again, these are on the pricer side at $29 a tube but Amazon has them for a lot cheaper (for certain colors).
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| FusionBeauty LipFusion Infatuation Liquid Shine Multi-Action Lip Fattener in Screen Siren (L), Full Frontal (M), and Pucker Up (R) |
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| theBalm Instain blush in Swiss Dot (L), Toile(M), and Houndstooth (R) |
I first heard about
theBalm Instain Blushes from EmilyNoel83 on Youtube and when they were having a 50% off sale, I couldn't resist. They come in a total of 6 shades. I picked up the three colors I liked the most (might go back and pick up Argyle). The shades I picked have a very subtle sheen to them but they are not exactly glittery or shimmery. They look pretty matte once applied but give a very healthy look to your cheeks. Swiss Dot is a warm peachy color. Toile is a warm strawberry pink shade. Houndstooth is a pretty mauve. These are highly pigmented colors that leave behind a stain, even though they are powder products. I lightly tap my brush in once, very delicately, and then swipe it across my cheeks. A downside is that since they are so pigmented, they are harder to blend out, especially if you make a mistake. If you can get past that, I highly recommend them. You can find them
here.
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| Houndstooth |
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| Swiss Dot |
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| Toile |
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| Houndstooth |
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| theBalm Instain blush in Swiss Dot (L), Toile(M), and Houndstooth (R) |
There's been a CC cream craze lately and I caved in, picking up two of the most interesting looking ones to me. I got
The Face Shop FACE it Aura CC Cream (SPF30/PA++) in #2 Natural Beige and TONYMOLY Aqua Aura CC Cooling Cushion (SPF50+/PA+++) in #2 Aqua Beige.
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| The Face Shop FACE it Aura CC Cream in #2 Natural Beige (SPF30/PA++) |
The Face Shop FACE it Aura CC Cream is a lifesaver in the colder and drier weather. I got it in #2 Natural Beige, which is a tad too light for me but it doesn't look unnatural. It only comes in two shades though so it's very limited. I found mine
here^, but I'm sure you can find it on other sites as well. A detailed review can be found
here.
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TONYMOLY Aqua Aura CC Cooling Cushion (SPF50+/PA+++) in #2 Aqua Beige
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This was a popular CC Cream in the summer (so late in getting this--wrong season!) but I'm a sucker for gimmicky things. I got mine in shade
#2 Aqua Beige^. This CC cream only comes in two shades, which is typical for Korean CC Creams, which is annoying. I haven't tried this on out yet but I'll be sure to let y'all know my thoughts on this product as soon as I can!
*Update 12/31/13*: Review on the
TonyMoly Aqua Aura CC Cooling Cushion is now here!
So that's all for this post! I hope you found it informative and if you have any questions about anything in this post, please don't hesitate to ask me down below! Until next time!
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Disclosure Statement: All products mentioned were purchased with my own money. I am not sponsored by any of the companies mentioned above and was not compensated for this post. All opinions are my own. Links are not affiliate links and are provided for the readers' convenience. Products marked with an asterisk (*) were either given to me as a sample or gift with purchase or given to me by my friends and family.
Products marked with a caret (^) are links in which a portion of the proceeds will be going toward funding the HepB Project if you choose to purchase using that link.
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