Buxom Lip Glosses (new launches?)

The new latest and greatest pucker-proof essentials from Buxom.

Before I was sent PR packages in the mail Buxom was on my top priority list for glosses – I’ve gone through two tubes of the gloss in the shade Katie. So pretty! I’ve found another great one in this line-up of 6 glosses though, too, if you’re into nude-peach shades like I am.

Full-On Lip Polish| $20 USD (Sephora.com + Ulta)

Buxom’s best-selling sheer, shimmering lip gloss instantly creates the look of fuller, more voluptuous lips with a refreshing tingling sensation and gentle plumping effect. Vitamins A and E help keep lips soft, supple, and protected. Available in 100 shades, for 100 Babes from A to Z.

 Full-On Lip Cream| $20 at Sephora.com

Buxom Full-On Lip Creams have no shimmer, no glimmer—just creamy glass-smooth gloss, decadent color, intoxicating shine, and that famous Buxom tingle. Hyaluronic spheres help to infuse lips with moisture, while vitamins A & E help keep lips soft, smooth & protected.

Over 100 shades to choose from you guys – you know the hype is real when they cultivate that many shades for one to choose. Honestly, I love the nude-peach shades like the colours Katie, and Peach Daiquiri.

I have to say there’s definitely a noticeable difference between the Buxom Lip Cream and the Lip Polishes. I much prefer the Lip Cream’s as they are more pigmented, and don’t have those glittery flecks in the gloss that I can kinda feel on my lips.

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in Peach Daiquiri
It doesn’t even look like much on the lips but it lightens them up, and this is my favourite shade of them alllllll. Ugh so good.

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in April
This is the one where I felt more texture due to the glitter. Not hugely noticeable like some, but enough to make me not prefer it.

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in Berry Blast
Not a huge fan of pinks on my lips, but this one is pretty and summery feeling.

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Dani
Subtle colour, diggin’ it. Now believe it or not, this one seemed less gritty than the other Lip Polish (shown above in April).

Buxom Full-On Lip Cream in Purple Haze
Not as purple as I’d imagine it to be (look at the tube!) – I’d wear this.

Buxom Full-On Lip Polish in Dominique
Basically a clear somewhat glittery gloss.

If you’ve never worn Buxom lip products before (especially the lip cream and lip polishes) they have this cooling and somewhat plumping effect to it. I LOVE the cooling sensation on my lips, and when it wears off you can totally tell since your lips stop being… cool obviously. Have you ever tried their products? By the way, try their mascara too – I used to double up on my mascaras, using the MAKE UP FOR EVER Smoky Lash first to get the crazy volume, then use Buxom to separate and lengthen more of my already-long-lashes. It basically gave me a false-eyelashes sorta makeup look and I should really bust that look out again sometime soon. Hooowee!

Thanks to Buxom for sending along the parcel of glosses!

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Worth the investment? Here are my top 3 beauty indulgences

Whether you’re into beauty or not, you know that sometimes paying a bit more for a product often pays off in the end. Often, it’s higher quality, and lasts longer.

I’ll be talking about 3 of my favourite high end beauty items that I’ve continued to invest in throughout the years.

Cle de Peau Concealer| In every beauty YouTube video I film where I’m completing a makeup look, you’ll know I have yet to stray from my Cle de Peau concealer in the shade Beige. The expensive stick of concealer however, will last me anywhere from 18-20 months with daily use. Divvy that up, and the cost per wear is literally pennies at that point. Currently I’m on my 3rd tube of it. I love it for the fact it brightens my under eyes without creasing and doesn’t need to be set with a powder. Now, it doesn’t work for everyone who tries it, but I remember getting my sister-in-law hooked on it when she came down to visit a few years back.

Bobbi Brown Extra Eye Repair| This eye cream isn’t for everyone as it’s a thicker texture and takes a bit of work to absorb under the eyes – but my under eyes need that hydration and my concealer simply glides on top – it’s truly the perfect pairing. This eye cream is great for someone who wants to just use it as a night cream or has dry skin.Personally I apply under eye cream twice a day, especially during the winter months for extra hydration, as under the eye area is one of the first places to show signs of aging. This hydrates my eye area so intensely, it’s no wonder I’ve been purchasing it for 5+ years and one jar will last me around 7 months.

philosophy hope in a jar| I’ll keep repurchasing this moisturizer as long as the company keeps making it! For a while, I was working with the brand (which was fan-freakin’-tastic!) but now I’m back to purchasing it with my own dollars. I’m not sure what’s with this moisturizer, but it makes my makeup application have the perfect amount of glow/dewiness to it. I haven’t opened a new pot of it yet, simply for the fact I’m currently using my Aveda Wedding Masque moisturizer that I really enjoy. But I can’t wait to bust out the new hope in a jar, I’ve missed it!

 

 

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Applied too much foundation?

Don’t panic! There are ways to fix it without removing all your makeup and starting over, and not waste what you’ve already applied.

Dab a tissue over the areas you applied too much foundation. Don’t rub, just dab! Rubbing will obviously remove much more than you’d like and ruin the makeup application.
Next, get a sponge whether it be a BeautyBlender or one from a compact that you don’t use. Wet it, and dab off into a towel – this will ensure there isn’t too much water in the sponge. This is when you can blend the areas where you removed the extra foundation. Generally, a sponge is one way to soften and blend cakey foundation, as it’ll absorb the product and even out the foundation. 

Often when I’m in a hurry I apply too much foundation to my face and use this quick-fix technique for years, but only thought about blogging about it! Let me know if this works for you next time you apply too much foundation!

 

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