Bobbi Brown Crystal Lip Gloss

Even after trying this crystal gloss ($17, bobbi brown) just one time, I have to take back everything I said about it being like the drugstore gloss I used in high school.

This morning I applied the gloss over my bobbi brown SPF 15 lip balm just for fun. It went on so smooth and silky, not sticky at all. The best part was that my boyfriend didn't even complain about the gloss when he kissed me! I don't think he even noticed it, that's how smooth it is.

The shine itself was very nice, not overpowering or ultra-lacquered, but a very nice polished shine. After I applied it I didn't even notice I had it on. I used to really dislike gloss in general because most of them are so sticky or taste terrible or are just plain uncomfortable, but this sets the new standard.

This gloss would be perfect over my covergirl outlast lipstain, and over any lipstain for that matter! I highly recommend this for anyone craving a little more shine or for someone who wants a natural but "done" look for day or night. I hope you love it as much as I do.

love,

iCandy

Bobbi Brown Lip Balm SPF 15- Quick Take

Last week I ordered this lip balm from bobbi brown. I figured I might as well take advantage of the free shipping and the samples.

Although this balm is definitely a necessity, I bought it mostly because it was one of the few things I could afford ($17). After getting home and opening the package, I saw it is a little smaller than what I thought I would get. It is 15g in comparison to my Rosebud Salve which is 22g. But, there are a lot of really great, high-quality moisturizing ingredients in this balm like jojoba oil, olive oil, and lavender.

I like the texture of this balm, it is very fine and smooth and really sinks in to make my lips soft as opposed to sitting on top of my lips without being absorbed. Combine that with SPF and I say this balm is a definite winner. I think it is definitely worth it despite the high price, but we'll see how it performs on a day-to-day basis and I will keep you posted!

On another note, the mini crystal gloss sample was a little disappointing. It looks like the clear gloss I used to buy from the drugstore in high school, but as I haven't even tried it yet I probably shouldn't judge. The other two samples I got are the cleansing oil (which I'm dying to try) and the luminous moisturizing foundation.

Happy almost-Friday! love, iCandy

CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain

Even after all these years of wearing make-up and trying this product and that product the one thing that still intimidates me is lipstick. Some women can pull it off and look amazing (Scarlett Johansson, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie, you get the picture) but how do you know if you are one of those women? Instead of trying to figure it out I have just stuck with my sparkly gloss and my rosebud salve, but recently I found myself thinking if only my lips had a little more color, then my look would be complete!

After weeks of procrastinating (for really no good reason) I finally made it to CVS and got myself CoverGirl Outlast Lipstain in color 415-Teasing Blush. After looking at all of the colors available online I wish I had gone in sooner because a lot of the colors, like 430-coy coral, and 435-flirty nude that I would have loved to try were sold out!

That being said, I am absolutely in love with this product! I use it on just-licked lips (the directions say to use on dry lips but it is harder to blend the color when your lips are dry) and lightly fill in my lips, then rub them together to make sure the color is even (sidenote: it even smells and tastes good!). I apply lip balm on top of my lips to moisturize and seal, and voila! It instantly amps up my daytime look without being too obvious.

The color (415-Teasing Blush) works great for my medium/tan complexion, giving me a nice pop of sexy, just-bitten color. This also lasts forever! I put it on in the morning before an eight hour workday, and when I went out to dinner my lipcolor was still there as if I had just applied it. I love the concept of a lipstain, and I love CoverGirl's affordable, quality take on such a great idea. I love products that make my beauty routine shorter, and this is one must-have that takes seconds to apply and tens of hours to fade away.

Let me know your experience with lipsticks and lipstains. If you've tried one of CoverGirl's more expensive counterparts I would love to hear about your experience! Reader reviews are always welcome and wanted!