Cover Girl Jumbo Gloss Balm in Ballet Twist and Blush Twist

~purchased by me~

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

I came across these jumbo pencil balms a while back when I saw this display supporting breast cancer. So I thought, why not?

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

They come in a jumbo twist-up packaging. The product is twisted up which eliminates the need for a sharpener. Major pet peeve…having to sharpen soft/balm-y lip products. It’s messy and product is wasted in an effort to sharpen the tip. Another thing that I appreciate from this product is that there is a click when you close the cap. Now this may seem trivial but it actually makes the closure secure. Eliminates the chances of finding your lip product all over your stuff.

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

According to Cover Girl’s website…

Twist up the color and glide on the shine. Treat your lips to a balm fortified with shea and mango butters for a smooth look with a hint of color.

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

Definitely appreciate the subtle shine these give off. However, despite the fact that it is “fortified with shea and mango butter”, it seems like my lips seems a tad drier after the balm has disappeared. It also feels “thin” considering it’s supposed to be a balm. *sigh* Have to go on searching for that perfect drugstore balm.

Cover Girl Lip Perfection Jumbo Gloss Balm

They are not limited edition so if you feel like giving them a try, especially if there’s a sale (for that you have to head over to Nouveau Cheap for awesome info on weekly drugstore deals).

xo, Emilie

HibisKiss Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss (Le Metier de Beaute Peek of the Week)

LMDB Hibiskiss Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss

I am not a big fan of red lip color. Now when I was younger I remember that’s the only color I ever wore. Different shades of red. However now I prefer to play up my eyes and wear more muted colors on the lips.

LMDB Hibiskiss Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss

On the tube it is a very bright fuchsia red. Scary, right? Well, not really. It is sheer after all so it just makes my lips very rosy. Which I dig on days where I have nothing on the eyes. Perfect for those minimal days. What I love about LMdB lip glosses whether they may be the sheer brilliance kind or the lip cremes, is that they are moisturizing (not a whole lot but does the job to maintain moisture) and not tacky at all. They don’t slip either. I don’t really take into consideration the longevity of lip glosses because I find it to be subjective (depends on how much you purse your lips together, if you ever lick your lips, drinking from a cup versus a straw, eating esp oily foods, etc). This one gives my lips consistent moisture, color and shine for at least 2 hours without doing anything (i.e., drinking and eating). I highly recommend Hibiskiss if you’re looking to start wearing red, a lover of red or just addicted to makeup.

Here’s what LMdB’s website has to say about the product.

Le Métier de Beauté’s Sheer Brilliance Lip Gloss is luxuriously crafted to drench lips in a buildable veil of semi-transparent color that responds to the lip’s natural hue, giving everyone a custom shade all their own. The unique ultra-lightweight, hydrating formula is enriched with emollients and antioxidants for beautiful, supple lips. Wear it alone for sheer brilliant shine or layered over your favorite lip color for added depth and complexity. Silky, easy glide application for non-tacky, long-wearing color.

• Elegant, semi-translucent glossy color

• Vitamin E and lanolin for soft supple lips

• Silky texture and easy glide formula

• Never heavy or sticky

Available at LMdB counters and online at Le Metier de Beaute, $32.

xo, Emilie