JeNu Active-Youth Lip Serum

The lip serum is enriched with vitamin A and  E, olive and grapeseed oil. The serum is clear and thick and when used with wand (which isn’t included), it improves fine lines around the lip, nourishes the skin and improves lips. I didn’t have the wand and I used this lip serum like I would any other lip balm. I didn’t notice any other benefit than soft and moisturized lips. I guess if you don’t have the wand, this is basically an overpriced lip balm.

The Body Shop Foundation Lip Butter

I have been fond of TBS lip butters and when I saw this one and it benefits charity, I thought it was a win-win situation. The shea butter enriched lip butter goes on smoothly and creamy. However, the white hued lip butter leaves my lip with a white tint. The hydration and moisture evaporates after my first sip of water. A definite fail.

TBS Born Lippy Pomegranate Lip Balm

 

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The cult classic lip balm in now in a stick format, which means less sticky fingers! I have tried a couple of TBS lip products and they are usually hit or miss. The lip balm supposedly has a transparent shimmer but I didn’t see anything. The lip balm does impart a slight subtle shine but like the shimmer it’s hardly apparent. The lip balm does moisturize and condition my lip and has a sweet scent --- I could see how it can be considered a pomegranate scent but I wouldn’t consider it pomegranate, if I was smelling it for the first time. A very average lip balm, I might get it again if it was heavily discounted, otherwise I would stick with the basics -  Chapstick/Nivea/Blistex.

Skinfix Lip Repair Balm

The lip balm promises to hydrate and restore dry lips. The flavor and fragrance free lip balm is packed with coconut and jojoba oil to keep lips hydrated and supple. It is free of gluten, parabens and phthalates.  The balm went on smoothly but left my skin a bit greasy. However, I found myself constantly reapplying as my skin felt dry throughout the day.

The Face Shop Cherry Cherry Lips Modeling Gel Patch

The oversized gel lips is enriched with cranberry to hydrate and moisturize lips. The gel patch comes with a short yoga exercise that when done in public looks a bit silly … and felt silly in the privacy of my bathroom as well. After the yoga move, you apply the lip mask and leave on for 10 to 15 minutes. The mask has  soft fruity scent and left my lips feeling like butter. Sadly, the effects didn’t last more than a day and my lips became dry. The mask seems like it would be better left as a treatment for severely dry lips, otherwise you would have to use this everyday along with lip balm to keep the results.

Borghese Princess Marcella Classic Velvet Lipcolour - 06 Bruna

I am not sure where I got this lipstick and I also can't seem to find any information about this lipstick. I guess it just proves I need to stop buying makeup and start using the stuff in my possession first (like that's going to happen). I never wore black lipstick before but it took some getting used to. After applying it for the first time and having mixed feelings, I am starting to like the lipstick. The black lipstick is slightly sheer (even with a couple of coats) with purple iridescent glitter to give it dimension. I can't say this is my favorite lipstick, but it is quite bold.

Urban Decay UD Gwen Stefani Lipstick - Rock Steady

The limited edition Urban Decay and Gwen Stefani collection. The collection has eight new shades ranging from bright red matte to a shimmer sheer nude. I got the Rock Steady color which is deep wine red color. The color goes on smoothly and has a good color payoff. The lipstick lasted a couple of sips of water but taper off around 2 hours after application. Do love the color though!