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My Favorite Lip Products!

I have a bad addiction when it comes to lip balms, and glosses. I stash them in my purse, on my night table, they end up all over my apartment. :-p I thought I would share some of my favorites.

This will be a picture heavy post, click below to read more.

Wet n' Wild Polishes & Mega Last Lipcolor.

✯ PR Sample ✯ 

Wet n' Wild was nice enough to send me 8 of their nail colors and two of their Mega Last lip colors to share with you all today! You can find Wet n' Wild products for sale at major retailers, drugstores and grocery stores. There is also a nifty store locator on their website here.  

(All photos below use Seche Vite fast dry topcoat).

Wet n' Wild Mega Last: I Need A Refresh-Mint. Gorgeous aqua cream. (I have a weakness for the color aqua!) The brush on this is quite wide, I could pretty much cover my entire nail in just stroke. Formula was really nice, and shiny on it's own even without a topcoat. I only needed two coats.


Mega Rocks: Gettin' Amped, really fun black white and silver circle glitters. You get enough glitters in one go, though I did two coats for the photos. The clear base isn't goopy or sticky but you do get a bit of it on your brush so you really need to swipe it across your nail in thin strokes.


Wild Shine: Sparked is your basic pink glitter bomb. It has tiny pink and silver glitter. You get a lot of glitter just from one stroke, though I did 2 coats for the photo below, over I Need A Refresh-Mint, a nice spring combo!


Wet n' Wild Mega Last: I Red A Good Book. When I saw this color I said, "Oh... just another red". But... wow! It's a bright jelly like red, I love it! Same awesome wide brush, covers your nail in one stroke. I used two coats. Formula is perfect and dries with a shiny finish. I will definitely be purchasing a few more of the Mega Last line myself, now that I know how awesome the formula is.


Mega Rocks: Stick It To The Man, a glitter filled with blue, silver circle glitter and copper square glitter. Application was the same as Gettin' Amped.



Fergie: Ferguson Crest Syrah, has a deep almost black base with magenta & gold metallic shimmer. It looked more interesting in the bottle, it's very very dark on the nail. Topcoat definitely helped the sparkle to show a little more. The polish has a nice wide brush that covers your nail in one stroke. I only needed two coats. Formula was perfect.


Fergie: Gold Album, is a metallic gold. This polish also has a nice wide brush that covers your nail in one stroke. I used two coats for the photos below, plus topcoat. Formula was perfect. Though not the best gold, for my skin tone. (I'll have to test and see if it stamps well).

Wild Shine: Rain Check is a pretty dusky light blue shimmer. I thought it would be too sheer, but it's not. You can get it opaque in just 2 coats, though I used 3 coats for the photos. It's shows brush strokes a little but the formula was nice.


Last but not least, the Mega Last Lip Color's in Doll House Pink & Stoplight Red. I'm not a very good "makeup" blogger, as it's an area I'm not totally confident in. When I wear lip color it's usually a lipsmacker or sheer shiny lip gloss. And... to be honest, no one wants to see these on my winter chapped and bitten lips. :-p


Kisses!  :-p

Which is your favorite Wet n' Wild in this post?

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Mark Beauty! ♥

I ordered a few Mark beauty products from my cousin Jessica's e-boutique last week. My ordered arrived a few days ago. And I wanted share what I ordered!

I ordered a snap to it mini & two Mark Metallic eye shadows in Truffle & Goldi Luxe. They are super shiny. My cousin said they were like MAC eyeshadows and they are very concentrated like the MAC pigments that I use all the time. The snap to it mini is pretty neat it has a magnet in it and you can pick or choose which eye shadows to put into the case. I don't like their eyeshadow applicator all that much. I buy extra Cover Girl eyeshadow applicators. But I think an eyeshadow brush would work nice with these shadows too. 



I also got Glossblossom Ripening Lip Tint. It self adjusts. It turned out to be a nice rosy pink on my lips which is what I usually go for when I buy lip gloss. It's not sticky which is nice and it has a nice scent to it. But the tube is also pretty small, so I'll be sad when I use it up. 


And this! Oh my gosh! I love this scent! The Luxe Lemon Sugar Set! I thought it would be really sweet smelling. It has a nice lemony citrus scent to it, but it also has a grownup kind of cologne smell which is really really nice! (It has jasmine scent too.) I love the body spray the best. The bodywash is nice too, it says you can use it as a shampoo- but you better use a separate conditioner with it. (I have straight fine hair and got tangles when I went to brush after my shower- so I put in a leave in conditioner.) I love the thick body butter. I put it on after I showered. And the purple makeup bag is really big and roomy. I have all my makeup stashed in it right now!


I loved everything I ordered, and there are still a few more things I'd like to order soon. I can definitely recommend the products I ordered!

Click to visit my cousin's e-boutique!


Hope you all like the new design & layout! ♥

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New Bath & Beauty Products I'm Using.











  
1. Suave: Rosemary & Mint Shampoo

I was using another mint shampoo that cost $6 before. This is more affordable and I love the scent. It also has lavender and lemongrass in it.












2. Dial: Cranberry Body Wash

This is something new I decided to try after seeing it at Walmart. Love it! The scent is sweet but there's also something citrusy about it. It also comes in bar form.










3. Baking Soda

Yep! Good old fashioned, baking soda! I've been using it on my toothbrush before I use regular toothpaste. And I've started using it to exfoliate my face 2x's a week. If you click the link it also gives you some other beauty tips for baking soda!














I've heard this powder has been around for many many years. I just started using it last year to set my foundation. It's nice & light and has a slight perfume scent to it. The container is huge so it lasts a long long time!










5. Yardley English Lavender Soap

I'm lucky enough our local Dollar Tree carries this. I love the strong scent of lavender. I also like L'Occitane's lavender soap, but this is more affordable!













6. Tom's of Maine Natural Lavender Deodorant 

I haven't really found a good deodorant that works like my Secret vanilla does. Unfortunately I've grown tired of that scent and I've gone through quite a few new ones lately that just didn't do it. I'm loving Tom's of Maine though. It actually lasts through the day and I absolutely love the scent of lavender!










7. Carmex Lip Balm

Can't go wrong with Carmex! I buy the one in the little jar, only because I've had 2 tubes destroyed by little rattie teeth! I definitely love using this in the winter for chapped lips.


(Nope, not getting paid to recommend these products! I just wanted to share them, because I love them!)


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More Bath & Beauty Products I Love

1. Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner: Blackest Black

I think I've spoken about using Avon glimmersticks eyeliner before. It's the best! I've been using it for a few years now & this stuff doesn't budge. I love it! I recently ordered from Avon & I stocked up on more of these.


2. Hollywood Lights Lip Gloss: Berry Premier

This is a fun new product. My cousins got me a similar one from Victoria's Secret last year, but I haven't been able to find it again. I think they stopped making it. Now Avon has one called, Hollywood Lights Lip Gloss! Besides the little flashlight built in, it's got a convenient mirror on the outside. Which is one of the reasons I love this product. I find I like the Avon version better because the lip gloss is thicker & moisturizes better.

3. DuWop Venom Flash: Silver

First of all, I love this stuff. But why is it so SMALL?! It's an itty bitty 3.5 ml! Aside from the size, I do love it. I like the subtle silver sparkles. I actually thought it would have a stronger cinnamon flavor. I love the tingle. I have sensitive skin & lips, but this didn't bother it at all. It does plump slightly, but I love the clear glossy shine to it best. Sometimes I layer this over my lip gloss.

4. Wet 'n' Wild, Wild Shine Nail Polish: Lavender Creme

Ooooh! You have to see this color in person to love it. It's a gorgeous hot pink with a slightly purple tone to it. I can't explain it. But it looks great on toes in the summer! And I'm always a girl that either has pink or red on her toes when wearing sandals. It stays on pretty good and doesn't chip easily. Plus you can't beat the price, it's less than two dollars!

5. Clean & Clear Invisible Shine Control Powder

This is a hard product to find! All the drugstores near me used to carry it & now they don't anymore. I was lucky enough to find them for $3 each at Five Below recently and believe me I stocked up! I love this product. It's a small compact with a built in mirror. And the powder is great at controlling oil. The powder may look blue in the compact, but actually it evens out your skin tone & reduces redness. I usually use a makeup brush & apply it after my foundation & powder, as sort of a finishing powder. You can also use it throughout the day whenever your skin gets shiny.

6. Johnson's Baby Bath: Vanilla Oatmeal

I just started using this about a month ago. It's incredible! My skin feels super soft & smooth 2 days after using this product! I couldn't believe it. Plus it's got a really nice vanilla scent to it. I've used it for shaving & I've even used it on my hair. It's gentle on sensitive skin with oatmeal & aloe. Plus for less than $5 it comes in a huge bottle!

7. John Frieda Frizz-Ease Creme Serum Overnight Repair Formula

For awhile I was growing out my hair & it changed texture slightly. It became frizzy & even dry. I don't know why. Besides my shampoo I use, I decided to try this product because alot of conditioners & products leave my straight fine hair looking oily. I like that I can put this in my hair at night time when I go to sleep. You do have to wash it out in the morning, but it leaves your hair soft, smooth & moisturized and controls frizz. Love it!

8. Noxzema Original Deep Cleansing Cream

Back to basics. For awhile I was using all Clinque products on my face. But because of the cost, I've switched up my facial products lately. I used to use Noxzema alot when I was a teenager. I love the smell. It smells nostalgic to me. I guess because I remember my grandmother using it when I was a kid. This still takes makeup off quickly and leaves my skin feeling clean & refreshed!

9. Jergens Skin Smoothing Moisturizer

I've used this lotion for about 2-3 years now. I usually use it on my face. It's got a great fruity scent & little exfoliating beads of jojoba oil that moisturize the skin. I've found it evens out skin tone & fades redness when you've been using it awhile. I was using Jergens Naturals Lotion: Soothe on my face for awhile, but now I've switched back to this.

10. Curve by Liz Claiborne

Besides my signature scent PINK, I also use Curve. I just love the scent. It's light and refreshing without being too flowery.


To see the first Bath & Body blog I did a few months ago: CLICK HERE!

(Nope, not getting paid to recommend these products! I just wanted to share them, because I love them!)

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I thought I would share today the various bath & body products that I use and love.

Bath:

1. St. Ives Body Wash: Energizing Citrus

I actually fell in love with this bodywash in the Philippines & I bought it when I came home. It just smells so good, like lemons, grapefruit, etc. Yum. Plus it comes in a huge bottle and lasts for a long time. I love it.






2. Dove go fresh Beauty Bar, Cool Moisture Cucumber & Green Tea

I alternate days between bodywash & soap. This smells like green tea & cucumbers and leaves your skin nice & soft.





3. Herbal Essences Hello Hydration Moisturizing Shampoo & Conditioner

My hair's been weird lately. I have very fine long straight hair. But lately it's gotten frizzy in places where it's growing out & this is the only shampoo that's worked for me so far! I love the smell of this, kind of a tropical scent. It leaves my hair sleek & smooth. I tried their anti-frizz shampoo but this one worked best for my hair.


4. St. Ives Apricot Scrub for Oily or Acne Prone Skin

I love love love this scrub. I've used it for years. It smells nice and it really cleans deep down and leaves your skin clean & soft. I use it a few times a week.






5. Clinique Acne Solutions Cleansing Bar

I have oily skin & I break out from time to time. I love Clinque soap because it's gentle. I've been using this for months and I haven't had to buy a new one yet, it's a huge bar of soap & comes in it's own soap holder.





6. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion

Best face lotion ever. It's gentle and it doesn't have a scent to it and leaves my face moisturized.







7. Secret Scent Expressions Deodorant: Vava Vanilla

They discontinued their other scent Vanilla Chai. But this smells similar. I love the vanilla scent. It's different for a deodorant.






8. Dove go fresh Deodorant: Cool Essentials

Yes, I also alternate deodorants. Sometimes if I use the same scent for a long time it will stop working, so I alternate. This smells like the Dove soap I use. Cucumber and green tea. Mmmm.





9. Jergens Naturals Lotion: Soothe

This is a new product. I really love the scent, it smells like vanilla. It has yogurt & chamomile in it. I have sensitive skin so this doesn't irritate. (Especially my legs after shaving!)






10. Queen Helene Masque: Mint Julep

Another I've been using for years. This smells sooo good! It tingles when you put it on your face, it's really relaxing & soothing. I use it every few weeks or so.





Beauty

1. Max Factor Lasting Performance Foundation: Fair Ivory

Out of all the foundations I've tried (even MAC) I still love Max Factor the best. It really stays put and I like the coverage.







2. Mac Sheer Loose Powder: NC5

Love it! I used to use Physician's Formula powder but then I switched to this. It's much lighter & covers nicely in a flawless way. I don't think I'm ever going to use another face powder again.





3. Mac Blotting Powder: Light

I started using this last year. It's fantastic! I put it over my normal powder. It makes your skin really smooth and keeps oil away without adding any extra color. I have to get a new one soon, mine is almost gone.





4. Maybelline Cover Stick Waterproof Concealer: Ivory

I've used this since I was a teenager. I've never found another concealer that can match this stuff. It's perfect for covering up pimples, red spots, etc. It blends easy & stays put the whole day since it's waterproof.





5. Mac Pigment Eyeshadow: Naked

I've been using MAC pigment eyeshadow for several years now. I'm never going to use another brand again! These are perfect. I own several colors but I like 'naked' best. These eyeshadows last forever too because a little goes a long way & they give you so much in a jar. It doesn't crease & it's got nice subtle sparkle.



6. Avon Glimmersticks Eyeliner: Blackest Black

I've had lot's of issues with eyeliner. I think my eyes must be deep set so after several hours I always find a line of eyeliner on my brow bone! I tried so many black eyeliners before I came across this one! It doesn't budge. I love it!





7. Clinique Superbalm Moisturizing Gloss: Raspberry

I love this stuff. I don't like lipstick. I always use lipgloss. This one is like a lipbalm and a lip gloss in one. It's got a nice sheer color & lot's of shine. It's not sticky either & doesn't have a taste to it. I always use 'raspberry'.





8. Burt's Bees Lip Balm

I became addicted to this a few years ago. It's all natural and I love the tingly mint taste. It's perfect for dry chapped lips. Another that goes with me everywhere!






9. Bonne Belle Lip Smacker Dr. Pepper Lip Gloss

I've used Lip Smacker since I was a kid. I used to have a whole collection of them. Dr. Pepper is my favorite though. I love the color of it. It's got a nice natural red sheen to it and I love the cherry taste.





10. Victoria's Secret Pink Body Mist & Lotion

This is my scent! I love Victoria's Secret Pink! I've been wearing it for years now & I haven't tired of it. It smells so good like fresh flowers. I prefer using the body mist though because it's lighter & it lasts much longer than the perfume since you get a bigger bottle of it.


(Nope, not getting paid to recommend these products! I just wanted to share them, because I love them!)


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