Top 10 Lip Products for Summer 2014!

Hey everyone!

With the hot summer months in full swing, I have been switching up my lip products! Recently, I have been loving a moisturized, glossy lip with just a hint of color. Keep reading to see which products made the cut this season!

~Softlips Cube Lip Balm in the scent Pomegranate Blueberry - This lip balms is a fun conversation starter when you're out and about, due to it's unique packaging!

~Carmex Everyday Protection Lip Balm in the scent Strawberry - This delicious smelling lip balm is one of my favorites to wear every time I am outside, because it has an SPF, and is water resistant for up to 80 minutes! Plus, it moisturizes my lips all in one go!

~Carmex Everyday Ultra Smooth Lip Balm in the scent Lime Twist - Is there any other scent that is more perfect for summer than lime? This Ultra Smooth lip balm is great for fixing my lips on those chapped days!

~NYX Butter Gloss in Apple Strudel - This lip gloss is such a fun, bright color for summer, and best of all, it's not sticky!

~Benefit Cha Cha Balm - This lip balm gives you just a hint of color when you're rushing out the door.

~MAC Morning Rose Lipstick - This lipstick works great for those days that I want to appear more polished and put together.
 

~Sleek Pout Polish in Electro Peach - How fun is this color for summer? This pout polish gives you enough color, shine and SPF for any outdoor activity.

~Lush Honey Trap Lip Balm - Love the smell of honey and vanilla? Then this lip balm is right for you! I mainly use this right before bed for soft lips.

~Soap & Glory Sexy Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Bashful - Theer is nothing bashful about this fun peachy, pink shade!

~Buxom Lip Pencil in Wardrobe Malfunction - You can never go wrong with a fun, bright bubblegum pink color!

These are my top 10 lip products for summer, what are yours?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received the Carmex lip balms from PR to try and feature on my blog. The Sleek, MAC and Soap & Glory lip products were gifts from my friend Lauren here in the blogging world! I am not associated with any brand mentioned above, nor was I paid to feature these products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Keep Your Lips Protected with Sun Bum Lip Balm

Hey everyone!

I love lip balms, in fact, I may have well over 30 in my lip drawer at any given time! Now, no matter how much I love lip balm, I always reach for one that contains SPF. And, the ones I've been reaching for over and over again are from Sun Bum! Recently, I was lucky enough to receive three more samples to try and review for you!

Not only do these lip balms contain SPF 30, they leave my lips feeling moisturized and conditioned in even the hottest of weather! Plus, did I mention how amazing they smell? They truly smell like their names on the packaging? Banana? It smells like I'm coating my lips with a banana Popsicle, and pink grapefruit? This one totally reminds me of eat fresh grapefruit whenever I use it!

Here is what Sun Bum has to say:

Grab as many as you can because we literally can't keep any of our lip balm flavors in stock. Our smooth SPF 30 sunscreen lip balm with added Aloe and Vitamin E will protect and moisturize your kisser all day long... just try not to lick it off.

Features and Benefits:

Relieves the drying effects of sun, wind and sea

Restores and nourishes chapped lips

Contains soothing Cocoa Butter

Petrochemical Free

PABA Free

0.15 OZ / 4.25 G

These lip balms retail for $3.99 each, and can be purchased at trustthebum.com! 

XoXo, 
Whitney

Note: I received these products to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own! Product information is from the company's website!

Korres Lip Butter Review

Hey everyone!

As all of you know by now, I am a lip product junkie. I believe it to be my personal mission in life to try almost every single lip product out there on the market. Recently, I was lucky enough to be sent two Korres Lip Butters in the shades Guava and Quince!

These lip butters come packaged in paper tins that can be recycled! (I love when products aren't wrapped in plastic). 

The jars themselves are great, because the lid seals tightly, and I know I don't have to worry about it opening in my bag and be messed up. However, since these are jar style lip butters, I tend to leave them at home for use, because I don't like the idea of sticking my fingers into a product when I am out and about.

Guava is a simple, yet pretty white/clear balm, while Quince leans more towards the hot pink spectrum. Each balm is easy to apply, and melts seamlessly into your lips. I love to apply Guava right before a lipstick, and Quince as a more natural lip color option. Both butters leave my lips feeling nourished and soft. Plus, these products smell incredible!

These products retail for $12.00 each, and can be purchased at www.korres.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent these products to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with any company mentioned above, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss

Hey everyone!

I love trying out new lip products, and with all the rave about the Nivea Lip Butters, I had to get one! The one I picked to try out is the Raspberry Rose Kiss. Now, this lip butter smells just like delicious raspberry candies! 

Does a girl truly need more in life besides delicious smelling lip products? I don't think so!

Besides smelling incredible, this lip butter leaves my lips with a very slight pink sheen. I think it looks lovely for those of us who like a more natural lip look during the day. My lips are left feeling moisturized and nourished whenever I use this product, I just wish I didn't have to stick my finger in the pot!

Have you tried out the Nivea Lip Butters yet?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money. I am not associated with any brand mentioned above, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Bare Minerals Moxie Lipstick Review

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Recently, I was at my local Ulta, when I had the urge to try out a new lipstick! I went around the entire store, but I came back to the Bare Minerals stand. So, I decided to try out one of their new Moxie Lipsticks, and I grabbed the shade Speak Your Mind.

This is a beautiful nude/pink shade that will compliment most skin tones. I found the lipstick formulation to be very creamy and easy to apply. It doesn't feather around the lips, and it lasts for around 4 hours before touch ups are needed.

The packaging is very chic, and I love its uniqueness. It has definitely been one of my favorites lately!

Have you tried the Moxie Lipsticks yet? What are your favorite shades?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I purchased this product with my own money! I am not associated with any company mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature any product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

My MAC Lipstick Collection!

Hey everyone! 

I have a slight obsession with MAC lipsticks. But, let's just keep that between us. So, I thought it would be fun to show you my current MAC lipstick collection! As you will be able to tell, I love nudes, corals, and pinks.

Left to Right:

~Japanese Maple (Cremesheen) - Bronze nude.

~Flair for Finery (Lustre) - Sheer, soft nude.

~Creme Cup (Cremesheen) - Neutral pink.

Left to Right:

~Pink Pearl Pop (Cremesheen) - Feisty, everyday pink.

~Raspberry Swirl (Cremesheen) - A nice, fun bright pink.

~Sunny Seoul (Cremesheen) - Everyday pinky coral shade.

Left to Right:

~Candy Yum Yum (Matte) - Neon, hot pink. 

~Betty Bright (Satin) - Bright, pinky coral.

~Coral Bliss (Cremesheen) - Beautiful true coral.

There you have them! All nine of my MAC lipsticks, and I can promise you that this number will be growing in the near future.

What are your favorite lipstick shades from MAC?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I either purchased these lipsticks myself, or they were gifts from either my mom or Lauren! I am not associated with any company mentioned above. All of my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Create the Perfect Nude Lip with Burt's Bees!

Hey everyone!

I love a super easy nude lip, and even more, I love a nude lip that is moisturizing! Recently, I was sent these two products from Burt's Bees to try out and review. I received their Lip Shimmer in Peony and Tinted Lip Balm in Caramel Daisy.

These lip products are perfect to wear alone, but my favorite way to wear them is layered up! I use the Lip Shimmer as a base, and then apply the Tinted Lip Balm over top. 

Have you tried these products yet?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received these products to try and feature on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!
 

Pacifica Coconut Kiss Creamy Lip Butter Review

Hey everyone!

There are lip butters all around us nowadays at the stores! I think that everyone loves a good lip butter, because they are super moisturizing, perfect for chapped lips, and can add a hint of color. Recently, I got sent two Coconut Kiss Creamy Lip Butters from Pacifica in the shades Sunset and Lava.

From Left to Right:
~Sunset
~Lava

Pacifica's lip butters are 100% vegan, cruelty-free , all natural, and formulated without carmine, parabens, petroleum, and FD&C color. All of this basically means that these lip butters are pretty awesome! 

From Left to Right:
~Sunset
~Lava

These lip butters give your lips a sheer wash of color,while keeping them moisturized. I love to put these on if I'm just running out of the house for Starbucks, or if my lips are super chapped from the colder weather we've had here. Overall, these are great little lip butters to try out, and I think they would make great little gifts for Valentine's Day!

These lip butters retail for $10 each, and can be purchased at pacificaperfume.com!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent these lip butters to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

shu uemura Gloss Unlimited Review

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I'm all about the perfect lip gloss. It has to be one I can throw in my bag, apply on the go, and not worry about it being too sticky. Recently, I was sent a couple samples of the shu uemura Gloss Unlimited in the shades PK 20 C and ND 10 S. 

These have super chic packaging, and a uniquely, oval shaped applicator. I find that the applicator is perfect for giving me an even sweep of gloss over my lips, and allows me to wear it sheered out or build it for more coverage.

From Top to Bottom:
~PK 20 C
~ND 10 S

One thing that many of you will enjoy is that these glosses have no scent to them, which is perfect for those of us who are sensitive. The formulation of this gloss is very smooth and non-sticky. This means it does have to be reapplied after a few hours, but when your gloss looks this cute, it's all good!

From Top to Bottom:
~ND 10 S
~PK 20 C

As you can see from the swatches above, each gloss is build-able for a more opaque coverage. I personally love to wear these over a bold lipstick to help sheer it out some. 

Each gloss retails for $25.00, and can be purchased at shuuemura-usa.com!

What do you think of these shades?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received these glosses to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the company, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

shu uemura Rouge Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick Review

Hey everyone!

With Valentine's Day and job interviews right around the corner for me, I have been searching for that perfect matte lipstick that will last several hours without drying out my lips. And I believe I have found it!

Recently, I was sent a sample of shu uemura's Unlimited Supreme Matte Lipstick in the shade M PK 355! This lipstick is a vibrant, yet wearable, hot pink color. I think it will be perfect to wear in an office environment for a statement lip, or even better to wear for your Valentine's Day date!

The packaging of this lipstick is extremely sturdy, and I know I can toss it in my makeup bag, for a night out on the town, and not worry about the cap coming off.

The formula of this lipstick is very creamy, so it glides on your lips with ease. The matte finish of the lipstick means that it will wear for several hours before any touch ups are needed. I found that I still had this one my lips well after 4 hours! One perk to this lipstick that I have found is that it does not cling to any dry patches on your lips. This means that even if you have chapped lips, you can still rock this lipstick! 

Beauty Tips:

~Dab this lipstick lightly on your lips to achieve a more natural look!

~To tone down the boldness of the lipstick, sweep a pale pink or nude gloss over top!

This product retails for $30.00, and can be purchased at shuuemura-usa.com!

What do you think of this lipstick? Will you be giving it a try this Valentine's Day?

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I was sent this product to try and review on my blog. I am not associated with the brand, nor are they paying me to review their product. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Maybelline Dr. Rescue Baby Lips Balm Review

Hey everyone!

The latest and greatest from Maybelline's Baby Lips line is out in full retail force. Their new Dr. Rescue Lip Balms are medicated, so they are suppose to help treat chapped lips! 

From Left to Right:

~Pink Me Up
~Just Peachy
~Soothing Sorbet
~Coral Crave

I find these lip balms to be my favorite out of the entire Baby Lips line! They are moisturizing, medicated, and tinted. Talk about a triple threat in my opinion! And I find that they do help to ease my chapped lips. Each balm glides on the lips with ease, and leaves behind a wash of color that is easy to wear and does not require a mirror to apply. They are perfect for office lip colors, and to just keep in your bag for on-the-go application. They do have a medicated cough drop smell, so some of you might not find that appealing. However, I love it!

From Left to Right:

~Pink Me Up
~Just Peachy
~Soothing Sorbert
~Coral Crave

I give these lip balms a 5 out of 5 for their performance, and I cannot wait to see what they release next!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: These were gifted to me from my mom for Christmas. I am not associated with any brand mentioned above, nor are they paying me to review their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!

Ring in the New Year with New Lip Balms!

Hey everyone!

New Year's Eve is right around the corner, and I know many of you are thinking of your resolutions as I type! This year, my main resolution is to take better care of my lips. Over this past year, they have been dry, chapped, and just plain gross most months. So, in order to avoid this in 2014, I have decided to share with you a few of my favorite lip balms that I will be using this coming year!

Soap & Glory A Great Kisser Lip Moisture Balm in Peppermint

This lip balm is fantastic to use when your lips need an instant hit of moisture! The balm is light enough to use over lipsticks, but is beautiful enough to wear alone. It leaves a soft glossy look to lips, while drenching them in pepperminty goodness!

Price: $10.00

Where to Purchase: Sephora stores and webiste!

Maybelline Dr. Rescue Baby Lips in Coral Crave

These lip balms are fantastic to use on the go, because all you have to do is twist them up and apply! No worry about dirty fingers here! Maybelline has a wide range of sherr color options, so everyone will be able to find one that works for them!

Price: $3.99

Where to Purchase: A wide variety of retail stores!

Nivea Lip Butter in Raspberry Rose Kiss

Get ready to not only have your lips conditioned, but to also have one of the best smelling lip balms ever! This lip balm literally smells like raspberry candy, and leaves a sheer wash of pink behind on your lips!

Price: $3.99

Where to Purchase: A wide variety of retail stores!

XoXo,
Whitney

Note: I received the Soap & Glory Peppermint Lip Balm to try and feature on my blog. The Maybelline lip balm is a Christmas present from my mom, and I purchased the Nivea lip butter! I am not associated with any of the brands mentioned above, nor are they paying me to feature their products. As always, my reviews and opinions are 100% my own!