Author: thehannahhardy
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Best Balms, Treatments, Oils, & Stains
LOreal Rouge Matte Lip Stain NYX #thisiseverything Lip Oil elf Hydrating Core Lip Shine LOreal Shiny Lip Stain Colour Pop Glossy Lip Stain Rosebud Perfume Co Minted Rose Lip Balm Ulta Juice Infused Lip Oil Kopari Coconut Lip Glossy Buxom Power-full Plump Clinique Almost Lipstick Tarte Maracuja Juicy Lip Balm Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment NARS Afterglow Lip Balm Laneige Lip Glowy Balm Tarte SEA Quench … Continue reading Best Balms, Treatments, Oils, & Stains
Ulta Fall Haul Sale Event
The sale starts September 23 and ends October 1. You can get the full details here. Keep reading to see what I recommend! —Real Techniques (entire brand is 30% off) :: I love all of their brushes and they hold up really well. I’ve had some of mine for YEARS. —NYX (buy 2 get 1 free) :: Butter Gloss, Jumbo Eye Pencil, Thick It Stick … Continue reading Ulta Fall Haul Sale Event
CoverGirl Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Claims–Lightweight–Hydrating–Transfer proof–Kiss proof–No-budge formula–Lasts up to 24 hours without cracking or flaking–Waterproof Price–$7.92 at Wal Mart–$4.99 at Target, Amazon–$10.99 at Walgreens Shade Range–12–My Shades: All Abuzz, Wink Wink Pros–Cruelty free–Creamy–Long lasting–No transfer–Affordable–Pigmented–Agree with all claims–Comfortable, non-drying formula Cons–Shade range Final Thoughts—Jessica Braun recommendation–Creamiest matte lipstick I’ve ever used, even more so than the Milani lipsticks I talked about last week–LOVE this formula, it’s not drying … Continue reading CoverGirl Exhibitionist Ultra Matte Lipstick
Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm
Claims–Visibly plumping–Moisturizing–Reacts with your lips’ pH for a custom shade Price–$18 at Ulta, Sephora, Amazon, Buxom, Nordstrom Shade Range–4 Pros–No parabens, mineral oil–Creamy–Perfect amount of pigmentation–Cruelty free–Hydrating–Wear time Cons–No noticeable plumping–Large bullet size–Price Final Thoughts–My favorite lip balm formula–Pricey but worth it–Glide on with ease and moisturize the lips–Not long wearing, but the wear time is impressive for a lip balm–Perfect lip product for no … Continue reading Buxom Power-full Plump Lip Balm
Best Lip Glosses
NYX Butter Gloss NYX Slip Tease Lip Lacquer NYX This Is Milky Fenty Gloss Bomb Buxom Full-On Plumping Lancome L’Absolu Lacquer NARS Afterglow Lip Shine Bobbi Brown Oil-Infused MAC Patent Paint Lip Lacquer Fenty Gloss Bomb Cream Continue reading Best Lip Glosses
NARS Afterglow Lip Balm
Claims–Hydrating–Nourish and protect lips–Long-lasting comfort–Shine and hint of tint–Sheer coverage Price–$28 at Ulta, Sephora, Nordstrom, NARS Shade Range–3 at Ulta–8 at Sephora–9 at NARS–6 at Nordstrom–My Shades: Orgasm, Hidden Pleasures, Laguna Pros–Shade range–Hydrating–Paraben free–Fragrance free–Comfortable–Perfect hint of color–Alcohol free–Mini option for travel/testing Cons–Price–Not cruelty free–Availability Final Thoughts–These aren’t cheap, but I LOVE the formula and there’s not a cheaper option/dupe (IMO)–The shade Orgasm never leaves … Continue reading NARS Afterglow Lip Balm
Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipsticks
Claims–Ultra-creamy–High comfort–Soft velvet-matte finish–Long wearing–Full coverage Price–$8.99 at Ulta, Milani–$7.99 at Target–$7.97 at Wal Mart Shade Range–12–My Shades: Peony, Secret, Blossom Pros–Cruelty free–Affordable–Pigmented–Long wearing–Cute packaging–Vegan–Easily accessible–So creamy! Glide on with ease–Comfortable, not drying–Agree with all claims Cons–Shade range Final Thoughts–One of THE best matte lipstick formulas I’ve ever tried–WAY better than some high end, expensive formulas I’ve tried–These glide on so easily, like butter–Extremely pigmented … Continue reading Milani Color Fetish Matte Lipsticks
Best Liquid Lipsticks
NYX Lip Lingerie NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Maybelline SuperStay Matte Ink LOreal Infallible Pro Matte NYX Shine Loud Flower Beauty Miracle Matte Sephora Collection Cream Lip Stain Kylie Cosmetics Matte Jaclyn Cosmetics Lip Cushion Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid KVD Everlasting Jaclyn Cosmetics Poutspoken Ofra Long Lasting MAC Powder Kiss BareMinerals GenNude Stila Stay All Day Continue reading Best Liquid Lipsticks
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink No-Budge Liquid Lipcolor
Claims–No-budge–Lasts up to 16 hours–Defies smudging and transfer–Comfortable feel–Color-lock formula Price–$11.99 at Ulta–$8.99-11.99 on Amazon–$8.99 at Target–$8.98 at Wal Mart Shade Range–10–My Shades: Capricious, Coy, & Red-Hot Pros–Shade range–Easily accessible–Doesn’t transfer–Long lasting–Affordable–Sleek packaging–Comfortable, not drying–Love the shiny finish Cons–Not cruelty free Final Thoughts–I LOVE this formula!–I tried Capricious and immediately ordered Red-Hot and Coy. I have a few other shades on my wish list–It’s a … Continue reading Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink No-Budge Liquid Lipcolor
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