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Stila After Glow Lip Color in Electric Pink (Review & Swatches)

March 27, 2013

Stila‘s new After Glow Lip Colors are twist up crayons featuring neon pigments that will glow under a black-light. I’ve been loving this pencil lately because it has a medium coverage (that is very buildable) and stains the lips to make it long lasting. It comes in 6 shades total- I have Electric Pink to share with you today!

Stila After Glow Lip Color in Electric Pink (2) — Stila After Glow Lip Color in Electric Pink

The twist up crayon makes this product super easy to use on the go.

Stila After Glow Lip Color in Electric Pink Swatch (2) — Electric Pink Swatch

It’s not fully opaque but it’s easy to build it up!

Stila After Glow Lip Color in Electric Pink Swatch — Electric Pink Swatch

It looks gorgeous on the lips- it’s super bold! I’m loving this right now- it’s going to be an essential for spring and summer. It is such a light feeling lip color, which is another reason why I love it. I haven’t tested the black-light abilities, but I’m sure it works. If you are a party-girl, you may be able to wear this out to a club or any place that has black lights to see this baby glow! They are cherry flavored, but it’s very subtle. It smells delish! I’d definitely check these out- I now want to try the other shades!

These crayons can be found online or at Sephora for $18!

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The Makeup Show LA 2013 Recap

March 4, 2013

The Makeup Show LA 2013 Mehron Body Painting — Mehron Body Painting

This weekend I attended The Makeup Show in LA. I had a blast on Friday getting a peek at a bunch of awesome beauty products that I was lucky enough to take home, and checking out what’s new from the brands at the show! I have a lot of awesome photos to share with you, so make sure to check out the gallery and see! I was especially excited to see NARS there for the first time! I picked up a few things and got to check out their new Satin Lip Pencils! I was bummed they didn’t have Albatross, though! Stila also has a few new products, a lip color and pressed pigments. INGLOT came to the show despite the loss of their founder recently, which was nice. They have these new lipsticks that are crazy colors! I ogled Jacks’ Beauty Line of brushes that are handmade all the way in Germany, painted with gorgeous colors! Take a look at my photos to see more!

James Vincent speaking at the LA Blogger Preview on Friday

Make Up For Ever’s new powder foundation, Pro-Finish

Stila’s new After Glow Lip Colors glow under a blacklight!

Ofra Cosmetics Fix-It- to repair dried products!

NARS new Satin Lip Pencils…they’re ultra glossy!

Mica Beauty Cosmetics- I have a gel liner from a glam bag!

That’s it! I hope this gave you a good look at some of what The Makeup Show has to offer. Make sure to go to a show in your area! They go to Chicago, New York, Orlando, and Europe as well!

Best Lip Stains For Spring

January 29, 2013

I love to use lip stains in the spring and summer because they are so effortless. Who wants to touch up lipstick whenever they’re having fun in the sun? I definitely don’t! I love how stains make your lips feel like they have nothing on them! These lip stains are all great options because some are sheer, some are pigmented, some are affordable, and a few are more pricey. I think you will really enjoy any of these lip stains if you purchase them. Let me know what your favorite lip stain is in the comments!

POP Beauty Stain Stay in Poppy Kiss ($16)- This lip stain is a gorgeous orangey red and lasts FOREVER on the lips. This is the best higher end lip stain that I’ve found. I love to wear a juicy gloss over it to add some shine.

Stila Lip & Cheek Stain in Pomegranate Crush ($24)- Gel based lip stains can be a lot more forgiving than felt tip stains because they are a lot sheerer. I like how you can easily use this one on the cheeks as well for a cohesive look. This berry shade isn’t my favorite in the spring, but if you apply it sheer it will look very pretty.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stain in Rendezvous ($8.99)- This balm-stain hybrid is for those of you who hate dry lips after using a stain. Revlon hit the ball out of the park with this lip stain because it feels like a light lip balm on your lips, but you still get great color. After the product wears off, you’re left with a just-as-bright stain. I have reviewed it here already if you want to learn more!

NYC Smooch Proof 16h Lip Stain in Forever Fuchsia ($4.99)- If you want a lip stain that is affordable and works just as well as the expensive ones, find NYC’s at your drugstore! I’ve had this one for quite a while, so it is starting to try out, but it is UBER pigmented and lasts just as long as my POP one.

L’Oreal Colour Caresse Wet Shine Stain in Coral Tattoo ($9.99)- This lip stain is new on the market and is pretty much an exact dupe of YSL glossy stains, so I decided to include this one as it is a much more affordable option. I have reviewed this shade along with another here already, but I do really like them! I think these are for those of you who love lip gloss and want more color out of it without wearing a lipstick.

**This post contains products that I have received for free– for more information, please read my Disclosure Policy**