Physicians Formula Ultra-Nourishing Argan Lip Oil Duo Review

Lip oils have been around a while now, but mostly from higher-end brands like YSL, Clarins and Hourglass. Until now there haven't been any at the drugstores, but that all changed when Milani and Physicians Formula released their own formulas for Spring 2016. Unfortunately, I was pretty disappointed in the Milani Moisture Lock oils...they seemed to actually make my lips drier, so I was crossing my fingers that the Physicians Formula Argan Wear Ultra-Nourishing Lip Oil Duo ($12.95) would be better. Let's take a look...

Flower Beauty Hydrasilk Ultimate Lip Butter Review & Swatches

The Flower Beauty section recently got an overhaul at my local Walmart and there are a bunch of new products with really pretty rose gold packaging (see my post here for all the newness), while a lot of the old products are now in the clearance section. Replacing the old Lip Service Lip Butter is the new Hydrasilk Ultimate Lip Butter ($7.98), which promises to give lasting hydration & conditioning with a glossy finish. Let's take a look! 

New L'oreal La Palette Lip and Matte-Matic Eyeliners Spotted at Harmon

Today was a rainy, overcast day so we decided to head down to the shore to visit the aquarium. My son has just discovered Finding Nemo and we thought he'd like to see the fish. On the way down, he fell asleep in the car, and knowing that there is a Harmon in the area, I casually suggested to my husband that we swing by there and I could just "run in quick and see what's new" while he waited in the car with my son...because, you know, he was asleep and would probably be out for a while anyway! Ah, the things my husband does for me...he's a good sport! 

The good news is, my little detour paid off...I spotted two new L'oreal products that I haven't seen in stores near me. Let's take a look...

The first display I saw was for the new L'oreal La Palette Lip. Each one contains five shades and there are two different color options...Ruby 01 and Nude 02.

They're $11.99 at Harmons which means they'll likely be a bit more when they hit the regular drugstores. The display showed swatches of all the shades and I have to admit, they look really pretty! Each kit also comes with a "professional designer lip brush".

Next up, I spotted the Infallible Matte-Matic eyeliners $7.99. These come in four shades: Ultra Black, Taupe Gray, Deep Brown, and Matte Navy and appear to be automatic pencils. They claim to have a matte finish and "up to 24hr intensity". Call me intrigued!

Have you seen these in stores near you yet? I'm really curious to know if these are anywhere except Harmon/Bed Bath & Beyond stores! 

Favorite Lip Products of 2015

2015 is almost over, so I wanted to look back on some the products I discovered this year that ended up becoming favorites. Since there are so many, I'm breaking it up into different categories and today, I'm kicking it off with my favorite lip products! Let's take a look...

L'Oreal Infallible Pro-Matte Review

Early in 2015, L'Oreal released a line of limited edition Infallible Pro-Matte Glosses, and I posted a review back in January (see that here). You guys may or may not know that I'm not really a fan of traditional matte liquid lipsticks...I find them to be really drying and they tend to accentuate every line in my lips- not cute. But when I tried the L'Oreal Pro Matte Glosses, I jumped for joy because it's a formula I can actually wear (*hears angels sing*). 

So you can imagine how happy I was to see that L'Oreal has now made these babies permanent and has added five new shades to the lineup, including some nudes...yesss! 

The people over at L'Oreal were kind enough to send me 8 of the 10 shades in the range (I purchased the other 2) so I have all of them to swatch for you today! Let's take a look...

NEW Burt's Bees Lipstick at Ulta Beauty

Brand new Burt's Bees Lipsticks ($8.99) have landed at Ulta Beauty! I heard that these were going to be coming out for Spring 2016 but I haven't seen them in the drugstores yet. A friend of mine on Instagram has already seen them at Walgreens but I haven't been lucky just yet.

As a huge fan of Burt's Bees Lip Balms, especially the tinted ones, I'm really excited for these! The shades look gorgeous and they're made with Moringa Oil and Red Raspberry Seed Oil to soften and condition the lips and are 100% natural! 

Let's take a look at the shades: 

Blush Basin, Brimming Berry, Fuchsia Flood, Iced Iris

Juniper Water, Scarlet Soaked, Suede Splash, Sunset Cruise

Tulip Tide, Lily Lake, Magenta Rush, Nile Nude

Ruby Ripple, Russet River

I love the packaging of these, with the honeycomb detail on the cap. They're simple, yet chic! I can't wait to get my hands on these and try out the formula, plus several of these shades are calling my name! Hopefully I can get some swatches out to you guys soon. :)

You can grab these now at Ulta Beauty for $8.99 each.

Kiko Cosmic Starlets Moon Dust Blush & Angel Kiss Set Review

I've fallen in love with Kiko Cosmetics over the past few months and while their regular product lines are amazing, the special collections are my absolute favorites! This month, they launched the Cosmic Starlets collection for Holiday 2015 and everything from the packaging to the products themselves are simply stunning. 

I was at the mall last week and wandered into the Kiko store after seeing the Cosmic Starlets collection online and it was tough to choose but I picked up two products to try...the Moon Dust Face Powder Highlighting Baked Blush and the Angel Kiss Set. Let's take a closer look...

Hard Candy Fierce Effects Lipstick Swatches & First Impression

Last week, I discovered a bunch of new Fall 2015 Hard Candy products at my local Walmart (check out my post here in case you missed it) and there were a lot of new lip products to choose from. The Fierce Effects Lipsticks caught my eye due to the rhinestone studded packaging, and of course, the $5 price point. There are 9 shades total, most of which were bold shades that I probably wouldn't wear so I grabbed the two most tame-looking shades, Glisten to Me and Galactica. Let's take a look...

Sneak Peek- Clinique Sweet Pots

I follow Jane Cunningham (@britbeautyblog on Instagram) and yesterday she posted a sneak peek of these adorable Clinique Sweet Pots. They look like macarons, but they're really double-sided lip balm and scrub. Seriously, just take my money already! :)

I'm guessing they'll be arriving for holiday in the UK, but I haven't heard if we'll get them in the US yet and if so, when it'll be. Fingers crossed we'll get them for holiday as well! 

Photo via @britbeautyblog on Instagram

Photo via @britbeautyblog on Instagram

My Perfect Lip with IT Cosmetics Butter Gloss and YLBB Lip Liner Stain

IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss ($24) and Your Lips But Better Waterproof Lip Liner Stain ($20) is the perfect combo to get full coverage color that's hydrating and good for your lips! Read on for my review and swatches...

Liquid lipsticks are so hot right now and most of them have a matte finish which can be really drying on your lips, especially if they're super dry like mine. At first, I gave in to the trend after seeing all of these great photos of matte lips on Instagram and hearing lots of buzz from my fellow bloggers, but looking back, my lips looked terrible! They looked cracked and dry and my lines were even more pronounced. It's taken me until age 37 to finally realize something very important...when it comes to beauty, forget about the trends. Forget about what everyone else is doing and stick with what works for you. It may mean that you don't get to wear that super-popular, of-the-moment brand that everyone you know is gaga about but at least you won't look back and feel bad about the way you looked...that's happened to me so often and I have those "what was I thinking?" moments. 

What works best for me is gloss or tinted balm, but sometimes I want that full-coverage lip look that has real staying power, like what you'd get with a liquid lipstick. I've discovered a great combination that gives me all of that and more without drying out my lips...IT Cosmetics Vitality Lip Flush Butter Gloss layered over their Your Lips But Better Waterproof Lip Liner Stain. Let's take a closer look...

New! City Color Cosmetics Lip Crayons

City Color Cosmetics has just released some new Lip Crayons ($6.99 each) that claim to be moisturizing with a satin finish. I'm a total lip crayon hoarder so it makes sense that I'm lusting after these...especially the third shade from the left, Bridesmaid (they all have wedding-themed names...cute right?). 

But honestly, all of these shades are pretty wearable, nothing too crazy here at all. 

Flower Girl, Save the Date, Bridesmaid, Blushing Bride, I Do, Kiss The Bride

Fellow blogger Lien Jae posted some swatches on her Instagram page that I wanted to share with you guys! I need Bridesmaid...it's the perfect mauve pink! Blushing Bride and I Do are calling my name too! What do you guys think? What are your favorites? Grab 'em now at CityColorCosmetics.com.

Photo Credit: @lienjae on Instagram

Bite Beauty Opal Lip Gloss Review and Swatches

Bite Beauty Opal Lip Gloss ($22 at Sephora) is a brand new pearlescent lip gloss in a stunning opal shade. When I saw this at Sephora last week, I couldn't wait to try it because it's so different from anything else out there! It can be worn alone or layered over other lip colors to change the base color and add a pearly sheen. There's also an Opal lipstick in the collection and both products can also be used as a highlighter on cheeks. Let's take a look!

New Lip Products for Fall 2015

The Fall 2015 makeup collections have been hitting the stores the past several weeks and there are some exciting new lip products that have just been released from Bite Beauty, Urban Decay, Pur Minerals and Buxom. Let's take a look...

Bite Beauty Opal Creme Lip Gloss ($22) adds a pearlescent ultraviolet cast to bare lips or any lip color. I just picked this up the other day and I'm already obsessed with the color. It adds a perfect glow with a touch of violet, pink or blue depending on the angle. I've been wearing it by itself but I want to test it over other lip products to see how it enhances/changes them before I post a full review. Also, I want to mention that there's an Opal lipstick as well if you prefer that formula to a gloss.

Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick ($22) has a lightweight gel formula that delivers high-pigment, one stroke color. It also comes in an unbelieveable 30 shades! They also come in both satin and matte finishes. I really like all of the Buxom products I've tried so far, so I'm looking forward to these. Also, the packaging looks very Kat Von D, doesn't it?? Right now, they're only available at Sephora if you're a VIB or VIB Rouge, but give it a little while and I'm sure they'll be available in stores shortly.

Urban Decay Matte Revolution ($22) is a matte lipstick that (finally) doesn't dry out your lips! Urban Decay claims that it feels as rich and buttery as the original Revolution formula and it comes in never-before-seen shades. I haven't been on board with the matte lipstick trend so far because I have perpetually dry lips, but I'm really excited to try these in the hopes that it'll be the first one that's truly comfortable to wear!

Pur Minerals Lip Lure ($24) is a rich, saturated lacquer that gives full coverage, high shine color in one swipe. They also have a unique flocked "showerhead" applicator that delivers the perfect amount of color every time.

So there you have it...four new lip products for Fall. Have you tried any of these yet, or are you planning on picking any of these up? I'd love to hear about it! 

Savannah Bee Company Southern Flavors Natural Beeswax Balm Review

The Savannah Bee Company's Natural Beeswax Lip Balms ($6.50 each) now come in delicious & refreshing Southern-inspired flavors that are so perfect on a hot summer day! Plus, a review of their Honey Body Lotion.

I was first introduced to the Savannah Bee Company on a trip to Charleston, SC a few years ago. It was a beautiful shop right on King St. in the heart of the city, and we wandered in after seeing the beautiful displays of gourmet honey through the windows. But as my husband and in-laws checked out the selection of edible goods, I wandered over to the beauty section (of course!) and discovered some wonderful products that are made right here in the USA with natural ingredients. 

IT Cosmetics CC+ Lip Serum Review & Swatches

MLBB is a little abbreviation us beauty bloggers love to use when we find that My-Lips-But-Better product. Usually, we're referring to a color, but I recently got to try out a lip product that takes MLBB to a whole new level. I'm talking about the IT Cosmetics CC+ Lip Serum ($24 at Ulta)...a hydrating, anti-aging, color correcting creme gloss. Not only is the color subtly gorgeous, this gloss actually improves your lips every time you wear it. Let's take a look...

IT Cosmetics CC+ Lip Serum in Live

Colourpop Sheer Lippie Stix Coming Tomorrow!

Colourpop will be releasing 8 sheer Lippie Stix tomorrow, 7/16 and I'm crossing my fingers that I'll be able to snag some (I totally missed the matte liquid lipsticks, but I want these even more). So far there's no published time that they'll be live on the site, so we'll just have to keep checking. They may announce it on social media, so be sure to follow Colourpop's social pages for the 411.

I've seen swatches all over Instagram, but I thought you guys might like to see the colors actually worn on the lips. So here's a quick video of Leslie Alvarado trying them all on! 

Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme Swatches and Review First Impression

Milani Amore Matte Lip Creme ($6.99 at Walgreens) is a brand new, limited edition line of matte liquid lipsticks that just arrived at Walgreens stores. I posted about these on Instagram the other day, and based on the reaction, it's safe to say that everyone is going crazy looking for these. I did check CVS also but I haven't seen them there yet. I had a really hard time finding these because out of the 6 Walgreens in my area, only one of them carries Milani. It's weird because the other locations used to carry Milani but seem to have recently stopped. Anyway, I wanted to give you my first impressions and swatches of the three shades I purchased, so let's take a look! 

Sephora Collection Oil Infusion Color & Care Review & Swatches

Sephora Collection Oil Infusion Color & Care ($14 at Sephora.com) is a brand new lip oil that just recently came out, and as soon as I saw it I wondered if it could be a dupe for my beloved YSL Tint-in-Oil ($32).  I purchased two out of the nine available shades to try and have been using them for about a week so I'm ready to share my thoughts with you! 

Sephora Oil Infusion Color & Care in Raspberry Smoothie and Pink Granita

Disney Dare To Dream Mulan Lip Gloss Review & Swatches

Disney Dare To Dream Mulan Lip Gloss ($3 at Drugstore.com and Walgreens stores) is part of a brand new Princess collection by Markwins (owners of Wet N Wild, Physicians Formula and Bonne Bell). I reviewed the Dare to Dream Pocahontas Luminizers already and they were such a great bargain find so I really wanted to share my thoughts on these as well, while you guys still have a chance to get your hands on them. Let's take a look...

New! Sephora Oil Infusion Color & Care for Lips

I was browsing the Sephora website this morning over breakfast and came across a brand new lip oil from Sephora Collection called Oil Infusion Color & Care ($14). I'm crazy about my YSL Volupte Tint-in-Oil (see my review here), but it's expensive at $32 and not all that pigmented so I'm keeping my fingers crossed that this is a (more pigmented) dupe! Let's take a look...