Instaglam!
Hello beautiful people of the world!
I hope everyone has been well. I feel like I haven't sat down to write a blog entry in forever. These past few weeks I have just feel so many emotions that it was hard for me to focus on one thing. Makeup is my passion however, there are times in our country/world where worrying about humanity trumps all.
My mindset has definitely changed and I am more aware of my surrounds more than ever. I am also very hopeful for the future as well. I am ready to buckle down and get some things accomplished. I also hope that there are some pleasant surprises too.
Time for makeup!
Is your lip gloss Poppin' or Floppin'?
Like with all subcategories of make-up the best way to be satisfied with your purchase is to know what you want out of your product before you go in.
Below I break up the lip gloss game into four sections. I give two names of some lipglosses that I feel exemplify those needs. I hope this helps those who get overwhelmed with choices when they venture out for something simple. Especially when there are sickos like me who are obsessed with makeup and geniuses when it comes to justifying the amounts they have.
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| Victoria Secret Beauty Rush gloss $10 (currently on sale for $5!). Buxom lip Polish $20 |
Pout much? So this first section is for if you are looking for that VA-va-voom lip look. I am talking about the big juicy plump lips. The two examples I have in my collection is the Buxom Lip polish and the Victoria Secret Beauty Rush gloss. The Buxom lip polish is actually a lip plumping gloss and gives your lips a cooling (slightly burning) feeling with lasting gloss appearance. It's not as intense as other plumping glosses I have tried but the finish is better.
The second gloss from Vickie's is not a plumping gloss but I have been using it for years. This is the gloss I throw on when I am having a no makeup day but still want to look dewy and clean. This gloss is on the thicker side but, not so much your lips stick together. It does, at least for me, makes my lips appear plumper as well as super shiny. They also have great smelling flavors!
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| Mary Kay Signature Nourishine Gloss Retails for $13.99 on website. Nyx Butter Gloss Retails for $4.99 |
The next type of lip gloss is the creamy glosses. These glosses tend to have more pigment than a lip plumping gloss but with more of a balmy feel. This kind of gloss is good if you like your lips to feel hydrated and with a subtle to moderate sheen. The first one I have that I consider to be a good one through the years. Mary Kay's nourishine lip gloss. This is moderately pigmented but gives a lot of light reflecting sheen as well. This brand has been around forever and I am sure your mom or aunt can get you connected with it if you are interested.
The second gloss is my favorite day to day gloss. It is so buttery as aforementioned in the name of this product. NYX is one of my favorite makeup brands. They are always impressing me with their spin on classics. This gloss is an awesome nude to throw on during your work day without having to look at yourself applying it. I always carry mine in one pocket of my scrubs. I know when I slap it on it will freshen up my appearance but not call too much attention to my lips, (professionalism problems).
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| LA Girl Lip Glaze 6 for $12 on amazon! Maybelline Lip Elixir Retails for $4.49 |
There are few in my opinion, really opaque pigmented glosses out there. Some are deceiving and look pigmented in the tube only to sheer out to nothing on your lips. I don't expect them to last for hours but I would like some lasting coverage with the convenience of applying a gloss. I have successfully found two that I can stand by through thick and thin.
First, is the LA girl lip glazes. I wrote a full review in a previous blog, if you are interested later feel free to scroll down. They are extremely affordable. I found them to wear at least over an hour. Not bad when considering water breaks, and blowing my nose. Application does need a tad bit more concentration because they are so pigmented that you would be able to notice it you really went outside the lines.
The second lip gloss is so BOMB! Also an affordable option from the drug store. This is the Maybelline New York lip elixir. The applicator on this gloss is so great. It is a velvet triangle doe foot applicator that really soaks up the product. It glides on with a shiny pigmented finish. I get complements literally every time I wear this gloss and it leaves a flattering stain after the glossiness has worn off.
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| Milani's crystal gloss in Frozen Fantasy $4.50 Notoriously Morbid Touch of magic Changeling coat $10 on website. |
Well I know that was lengthy but I felt extra rambly due to my blogger absence. As always thank you for reading! I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving. No matter who you are, take a moment to give thanks for the small and big blessing in our life. Be kind to one another and spread the light. xoxo Clo
