Favorite Neutral Lip Products

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Hey Guys,

I've been trying to mix things up and share different content besides reviews and unboxings. Today I am going to share my all time favorite neutral lip products! If you have been following me for a while now you know that 90% of the time I am wearing nude/neutral shades on my lips. I think reds are beautiful but they are very high maintenance. I wear those a few times a year but other than that I don't get very colorful with my lips. I have never been a fan of bright shades like hot pinks or fuchsias. Neutral/nude shades are just so easy to wear and great for everyday. I have an insane amount of lipstick so narrowing it down was pretty hard. Keep reading to find out my favorites! 

Review: Gerard Cosmetics Haul

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Hey Guys,

I'm hear to share my thoughts on some products that I purchased from Gerard Cosmetics. For those of you unfamiliar with Gerard Cosmetics, it is an cruelty free indie brand owned by Jen Gerard. They are most known for their lip products and Slay All Day Setting Spray. However, their teeth whitening products are also really popular. Keep reading to hear about the products that I picked up!

Essence Makeup Lip Favorites*

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For those of you that follow me on Instagram and Snapchat you might have seen that Essence Makeup sent me a ton of products to try out. I've been testing them out for about a month and wanted to share my favorite products from the bunch. Since I have a lot that I feel are worth sharing, I decided to break them up in categories. This post will discuss my favorite lip products that I have been testing out. Keep reading to hear about the products and see swatches!

In this post I will be talking about three different types of Essence lipsticks. Their new Matt Matt Matt Lipsticks, Long Lasting Lipsticks, and Nude Long Lasting Lipsticks. I don't have the full line but have a few from each collection. 

Although a low priced line, their little details such as their stamped logo on their lipsticks make them feel luxurious.

Review: City Color Cosmetics Creamy Lip Stains*

Hi Guys,

I'm back to share my thoughts on the City Color Cosmetics Creamy Lip Stains! I recently recieved Flirtini in my Ipsy Glam Bag and got the opportunity to try the rest of the line. 

City Color Creamy Lip Stain $4.99

Here is what is said about this product on the City Color site:
"A hybrid between a lipstick and gloss, City Color Creamy Lip Stain gives your lips true, bold color that won't quit! Applies thick and creamy with a glossy shine and sets with a lightweight, matte stain that doesn't dry out."-City Color

Review: Sephora Favorites Give Me More Lip Kit

Hi Guys,

The Sephora Favorites Give Me More Lip kit was one of the top things on my Christmas List. I haven't tried THAT many different lip brands that are sold at Sephora. I thought that this kit was a great way to figure out which products and finishes that I did and didn't like. I have been trying these products out for quite some time now and am ready to share this review. Some people may have different opinions as me which is completely fine. Some products might work for me but not for other people and vice versa. Keep reading to hear my thoughts on each!

The product is divided into four sections: Reds, Berries, Nudes, and Pinks

Comparison: Too Faced Melted Lipsticks vs L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints

Hi Ladies!

Today I am going to do a mini review and a comparison post on the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks and the L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints. I have read that the Glazed Lip Paints could be possible dupes for the Melted Lipsticks so I decided to grab some and test them out.

Too Faced Melted Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Candy and Fig $21.00

Candy

This is a hot coral/pink with blue undertones.

Fig

This is a mauve/purple color.

The Melted lipsticks are insanely pigmented. They are super creamy and are very easy to apply. I love the felt tip applicator that the product comes out of. It makes it very easy to apply. These lipsticks apply wet and eventually dry with a matte finish. I do feel that they take a really long time to dry which isn't necessarily a bad thing. I did find that if my hair brushed against my lips, the color did transfer onto my face. That is one thing I didn't like about how long it took to dry. Also, if you eat while wearing this, make sure to check your lips after. The lipstick did transfer to my chin somehow one day while eating lunch lol. I didn't find them really drying on my lips but after eating and drinking, you do need to touch up the edges a bit. This has great wear time. I would say it lasts about 5-6 hours without touch up. If eating it will still last but will fade a bit. The lipstick does leave a stain on your lips afterward. Overall, this is an amazing product and I can't wait to pick up more colors!

L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Bobmshell, Coy, and Blushing $4.00

Bombshell

This is a fuschia/pink.

Coy

This is a light purple/violet.

Blushing

This is a mauve/purple color with a hint of pink.

I found these products at  Five Below for $3.00 each! They had all the original set of colors but I decided just to pick up these three. Right off the bat, I noticed that these lip paints were way more liquidy that the Melted lipsticks. They are on the watery side but are still very pigmented. They have a slight minty taste/smell to them. I felt that these lip paints were a little harder to get an even application with. I also had a hard time getting a clean and straight line on the edges of my lips. This could be because of the applicator. It is just a slanted plastic tip with a hole in the middle. The lip paints apply glossy and stay that way. They do not dry matte. The wear time is 3-4 hours. I had a bit of an issue with getting these glazes on my teeth as well. Once the paint touches your teeth, it gets all on them. I suggest doing the finger trick where you put your finger in your mouth and make an O with your lips while pulling your finger out. Sounds sexual but it is a good way to get rid of access lipstick/gloss to avoid getting it on your teeth :). Even though I had a few issues with these glazed lip paints, I still really liked them and think that they are worth the price. My favorite color of the 3 is Coy.

Here are swatches of all the lip products and colors above:

L-R: Melted Candy, Melted Fig, Blushing, Coy, and Bombshell

The verdict: I do not think that the L.A. Girl Glazed Lip Paints are dupes for the Melted Lipsticks. Though they both have amazing pigmentation, they are very different in all other aspects.  In terms of colors, some of the shades may be very similar to one another. For example, the Melted Fig and Blushing. They are very similar colors. The Melted Violet and Coy may also be very similar. I have only tried the ones mentioned above so I can't say for sure. Regardless, I highly recommend both products but the Too Faced Melted Lipsticks are most definitely my favorite of the two!

Have you tried either of these products? What are your thoughts on them? Post your comments below!

-Tanya xoxo

Revlon Lip Collection

Hi Ladies!

I know I'm a little late in the game, but I wanted to share my Revlon lip collection with you. Before participating in the Beauty Crow Awards, I was not aware of all the amazing drugstore products out there. Revlon lip products being some of them. I wanted to share my small collection of lippies and my thoughts on each.

Here is my collection:

Revlon ColorBurst Matte Balm in Unapologetic and Sultry

Here is what is said about these lip products on the Revlon site:

"Velvety Matte Look. Moisture Rich Balm. A Matte finish that’s beyond plush. Balm that’s beyond comforting. Our Triple Butter Complex of Shea, Coconut and Mango butters nourishes lips. In 10 collectible, craveable colors."

http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Revlon-ColorBurst-Matte-Balm.aspx

Sultry was the first Revlon lippie that I purchased. Several beauty bloggers raved about these so I decided to try them out. Unapologetic is a hot pink and Sultry is a more neutral Mauve/Rose Pink color. Both are lovely but Sultry is a more wearable color for an everyday look. These are both very pigmented and have great staying power. I love the matte look that these create. They are a little drying on me, so I always put on some lip balm or chap stick before applying them.

Revlon ColorBurst Lacquer Balm in Coy and Vivacious

These products have the same moisturizing benefits and ingredients as the Matte Balms but have a high shine lacquer finish. Coy is a brown with red tones while Vivacious is a pink-raspberry color. They are also have great pigmentation but wear off a bit quicker than the Matte Balms due to their glossy formula. However, these are a bit more moisturizing than the Matte Balms for obvious reasons. I like the look of the Matte Balms a little better. These are great if you prefer shine over a matte look.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Honey

Here is what is said about this product on the Revlon site:

"It’s a pampering balm fused with a lightweight lipstain in an adorable chubby crayon. Revlon Colorburst Balm Stain gives softer, smoother lips with a perfect flush of color that lasts hour after hour. The gel formula comes in 10 vibrant shades that match any look or mood."

http://www.revlon.com/Revlon-Home/Products/Lips/Lipcolor/Just-Bitten-Kissable-Balm-Stain.aspx

This  balm stain in Honey gives more a subtle color while moisturizing at the same time. I like to wear this on days that I want a more natural look. I only own one of these so I can't say much about any of the other colors in the collection. 

Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter in Berry Smoothie, Pink Truffle, and Wild Watermelon

Berry Smoothie is a Pinkish-Berry, Pink Truffle is a Rose Pink with a brownish tint, and Wild Watermelon is a bright pink with a tint of red. Of all the Revlon lip products from above, these are the most moisturizing and least pigmented. These do not have a ton of color payoff but do add a nice tint while moisturizing your lips at the same time. They are really creamy and soft and glide on very smooth. I usually use these at work when my lipstick has worn off and I want to put something on to moisturize my lips. 

All of these Revlon products are sold at all drugstore and range in price from about $6-8.00 depending on sales etc. I would recommend all of these lip products. I would not recommend the lip butters if you are looking for a high pigmented lipstick. I would recommend more as a tinted lip balm. If you are looking for a high pigmented and moisturizing lipstick then I would recommend the Nyx Butter Lipsticks instead.

Do you have any of these Revlon Lip Products? Which about the above products are your favorites? What are your favorite colors? Post your comments below!

-Tanya xoxo