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Fantastic Pigmentation - LONG lasting!
This lip color goes on EXTREMELY easy - it's absolutely amazing! I think this one is my favorite out of the 3 lip colors because it's smooth, moisturizing and I don't feel the need to apply a gloss or lip conditioner because it doesn't dry out my lips. The lip color is so pigmented that after you remove it, there's a bit of a tint to the lips - which I love! After hours of wearing this color, when it began to fade it was still very pigmented and still moisturizing. I love the shades in this line because they are so potent and gorgeous - I've been trending bright lips lately and this line has me contemplating buying another lip color at full price! (photo attached is of Cosmic Raspberry)
Decent quality for $2.00!
I bought this NYC Ultra Last Lipwear a few years ago and I have been using it on/off during the summer months. I got this for about $2.00, and although I assumed the quality would match the price, I've been liking this lipwear ever since I bought it. I own the shade Rose Gold which is a pretty coral with gold shimmer. This lipwear lasts on the lips about 2-3 hours and applies very smooth almost like a lip conditioner. It's not drying on the lips either, so I don't usually wear a gloss over it. The only thing I dislike about it is the scent... it has that low-end-cosmetics smell to it, but it doesn't last long so it's bearable.
Amazing quality & inexpensive!
A few weeks ago I received my Crown Brush Master Studio Set in the mail. These brushes are so amazing! I prefer these over all my other brushes! They are extremely soft, durable, easy to clean and inexpensive. This set was $129.99, that's about $4 a brush! This is perfect for people looking to build up their brush collection without having to shell out $30 a brush at MAC and still get high quality. This set is also great for people who are learning to use brushes in new creative ways - there are 27 different shaped and sized brushes to work with. I recommend this to all makeup lovers - it's inexpensive and high quality.
Great moisturizing ability, not too heavy, smells AMAZING!
I received my free Target Beauty Bag this week and in it was a sample of this shampoo. I have used this shampoo/conditioner combo twice so far, and it's definitely a heavy duty moisturizer! Both of them are thick creams and smell AMAZING!! Almost like you got your hair washed at the salon - smells that clean, fresh, pretty. I'm probably not buying the full sizes because I don't have dehydrated hair and over moisturizing it makes it only stay clean for a day compared to three days with my current hair products. This is GREAT for hair that feels dry - or even dry scalp. I love that it moisturizes without being heavy - so it'll work on thin to thick hair.
Great moisturizing ability, not too heavy, smells AMAZING!
I received my free Target Beauty Bag this week and in it was a sample of this conditioner. I have used this shampoo/conditioner combo twice so far, and it's definitely a heavy duty moisturizer! Both of them are thick creams and smell AMAZING!! Almost like you got your hair washed at the salon - smells that clean, fresh, pretty. I'm probably not buying the full sizes because I don't have dehydrated hair and over moisturizing it makes it only stay clean for a day compared to three days with my current hair products. This is GREAT for hair that feels dry - or even dry scalp. I love that it moisturizes without being heavy - so it'll work on thin to thick hair.
Gorgeous shine/sparkle/color!
I received my free Target Beauty Bag this week and in it was a sample of this lipgloss. I actually was going to just through this out - because I hate little packets of lip gloss samples.. it's always messy and there's barely any product to try out. But, I thought I'd share the sample with you guys.. So I tried it out on it's own and on top of a hot pink lipstick. I'm actually surprised that I liked it - I might even get this. The gloss wasn't horribly sticky, it had a normal gloss scent - nothing fragrant or overpowering, and the color on it's own is very wearable for me. I've never been a big Revlon fan, their products rarely WOW me - this lipgloss though - WOW WOW WOW!! I love it so much, I plan on getting every shade I can get my hands on! O and another great thing about it - it lasts a long time. Whenever I wear lip products, I constantly press my lips together, I know I shouldn't be... but even with me messing with my lips all day - this gloss lasted about 2-3 hrs without needing a touchup! AWESOME!!
Love it - will repurchase!
Boots is a company that I've seen in Target for years and never really knew much about them. I have purchased their makeup and creams over the years, and just recently looked into the company's history and brands they provide. Boots is widely known and popular in the UK, but in the US, I never really hear people talk about them or mention their products on YouTube. I think this may be because Boots is not massively advertised in media and such. In my experience, I would have never known about them if I hadn't taken a chance on them when I bought my first Boots product years ago.
They are actually an amazing company - I found some interesting facts on their website and I thought you all might find it interesting too: - Boots is a leading international pharmacy-led Health & Beauty retailer. - Our products are not tested on animals. - No 7 the number 1 cosmetics and skin care brand in the UK; 1 in 3 women in the UK have a No7 product in their makeup bag. - Boots launched North American in 6 Target stores in Denver, USA in 2004 and extended toTarget locations in a number of regions across the US. After success with all three partners we are delighted to have been able to make Boots products available across North America from Spring 2007. Boots products are now sold nationwide in the US in all Target stores and over 400 Shoppers Drug Mart stores.
Boots No.7 Extravagant Lash Mascara comes in black and brown black and retails at $7.99 This wand definitely caught my eye in the store, and is the reason behind me buying it. The wand has square shaped discs as the bristles which pick up a ton of mascara from the tube. With this wand you don't have to do any zig zagging or weaving to apply it, just swipe it from the root to the tips and you'll get a full application of mascara. This mascara volumizes the base of your lashes, lengthens them, holds the curl of your lashes and is said to last 8 hours - this mascara definitely does last all day! The packaging stated this mascara has Cashmere and Pro-vitamin B5 to moisturize and condition the lashes - after a few weeks of using this mascara my lashes were so soft to the touch! It also says is has Memory Curl Polymer that maintains curl hold and adds a protective layer on lashes - I can definitely vouch that this mascara holds my curled lashes all day WAY more than other brands I have tried.
Feels AMAZING on the lips!!
Last year I found out about Argan Oil being used in cosmetics and searched for a company to try out, I quickly found Josie Maran Cosmetics. I did not know anything about her having a cosmetics company, so I thoroughly read up on the background of this company. Here are some interesting excerpts from the website: Josie Maran has been the face of Maybelline for ten years Josie noticed it was hard to find products that matched her approach to life - products that are pure and gentle, that contain no toxins or ingredients that damage the planet. The Josie Maran Cosmetics look is healthy, natural and vibrant. It's about enhancing, not covering. It's about youthful, glowing skin. I have been using two of their products in my weekly beauty routines. I began using them with an open mind, I had never heard of or used Argan Oil products before these and was very interested of how it would turn out. After using them for a couple weeks, I clearly began to enjoy them because one of them permanently moved into my makeup bag in my purse. The two products I use are Argan Oil Lipstick in Dyani and Organic Argan Oil. Argan Oil Lipstick retails at $20.00 Josie Maran’s lipsticks are formulated to rehydrate, plump, and smooth the lips. These hydrating, full bodied lipsticks have a medium to full coverage, with a beautiful semi-gloss finish Tips: Professional makeup artists often recommend using a brush to apply lip color. This is because a brush deposits far less product onto lips, and less product translates to longer-lasting color. The unique formula of this lipstick makes it glide on in an ultra-thin layer. So you’ll get the look and feel of a professional application without the brush! Dyani is a great everyday lip color and the formula doesn't leave your lips feeling dry like most lipsticks do. It applies very smooth without any dry tugging. I also apply with a lip brush for a subtle flush of color on days when I'm wearing minimal makeup.
Amazing product and multi-use!
Last year I found out about Argan Oil being used in cosmetics and searched for a company to try out, I quickly found Josie Maran Cosmetics. I did not know anything about her having a cosmetics company, so I thoroughly read up on the background of this company. Here are some interesting excerpts from the website: Josie Maran has been the face of Maybelline for ten years Josie noticed it was hard to find products that matched her approach to life - products that are pure and gentle, that contain no toxins or ingredients that damage the planet. The Josie Maran Cosmetics look is healthy, natural and vibrant. It's about enhancing, not covering. It's about youthful, glowing skin. I have been using two of their products in my weekly beauty routines. I began using them with an open mind, I had never heard of or used Argan Oil products before these and was very interested of how it would turn out. After using them for a couple weeks, I clearly began to enjoy them because one of them permanently moved into my makeup bag in my purse. The two products I use are Argan Oil Lipstick in Dyani and Organic Argan Oil. 100% Organic Argan Oil retails at $48.00 This legendary, lightweight oil, grown organically in Morocco, is rich in vitamin E and essential fatty acids. Use it as a fast absorbing daily moisturizer, or to heal and condition everything from cuticles to split ends. Plus it is 100% organic! Housed in a recyclable glass bottle. Tips: Historically, Argan oil has been used to treat acne, stretch marks and skin conditions like eczema and psoriasis! Produced from the Argan tree in semi-deserts of Morocco, Argan Oil has been used by Moroccan women for centuries for it's nutritional and cosmetic benefits. Argan Oil is an incredibly rich source of Vitamin E and essential fatty acids. It has astonishing healing, conditioning and anti-aging properties to keep your skin and hair nourished and revitalized and to keep you looking beautiful from head to toe. This multi-tasking beauty can be used to soften dry skin, help minimize fine lines, help heal acne blemishes and scarring, soften cuticles, treat split ends, give skin a fresh, youthful look, and it's safe enough for use on your baby. and a dewy glow, I personally use this on my cuticles, dry spots on my skin and body, and on my ears to reduce dryness. I love that it's gentle enough to use on your skin, I always feel best when my dry spots are healed and gorgeous!
Love the scents and flavors - great hydration - long lasting
I love lip balms, especially when they are vegan products!! I recently found out about Crazy Rumors and tried out 3 of their balms... let me just say... OMG! They smell good, taste good, feel good and they really do keep my lips hydrated! I have tried hundreds of of lip balms from other companies, and I used to like Nivea and Blistex, but after using Crazy Rumors I've switched out my staple balms in my purse with my Crazy Rumors Lip Balms! These balms feel so smooth and they don't irritate my lips or the skin around my lips. They also stay on longer than my other balms, which is great because I really used to hate having to reapply balm all through out the day. Another thing I noticed, when my lips get raw and chapped from eating a lot of salty foods, after using the Crazy Rumors balms, the soreness and puffiness subsides. Crazy Rumors uses natural ingredients in their balms. I will show you which ones I personally use and insert info on each one from the Crazy Rumors website. I hope you all enjoy, and I completely recommend this to everyone who has any type of lip issues; dryness, chapping, raw spots, even a bit of sun damage.