Everyone has that one thing they can’t leave their house without. Mine is lipstick. I just feel like my face looks super pale without lip color, and if I’m being honest, I feel a little naked without it. For me, lipstick is the thing that completes the look, ties everything together. After having to apply lipstick multiple times throughout the day, I began wondering, if maybe, there was a lipstick that would last the entire day. I had tried multiple brands and nothing seemed to work.
I had been using lip gloss and the lipstick that came in the roll up tubes, and I began thinking that maybe the liquid lipstick would be a better option. Because I like to change up my lip color, and wanted to try several liquid lipstick brands, I went to my local drugstore instead of a more expensive store like Sephora or Mac.
I found multiple liquid lipsticks (at Walmart) that claimed to last either, “all day,” or “24 hours.” I bought one of each brand and put each one to the test.
L’OREAL Paris Infallible 2-Step Lip Color: This lip color claims to last for 24 hours. The color options are good, and the box states: “Ultra HD color with high concentrated pigments and a color lock balm to protect and seal your color.” While I did like the color selections, I did not like the texture of the lip balm. It seemed more “chapstick” like, instead of that glossy look I was aiming for. Grade: B-
RIMMEL Provocalips 16 Hour Kiss Proof Lip Color: This lip color, as stated in the name of the product, claims to last 16 hours. The lipstick also claims that it does not transfer when eating, drinking, or kissing. It also claims to keep your lips feeling moisturized all day. I did find that the color does indeed last for a longtime. However, I am not fond of the topcoat. I felt like it wore of quickly leaving my lips feeling less moisturized, and somewhat sticky. Grade: A-
REVLON ColorStay Overtime Lipcolor: This brand has multiple color choices which I like. The lipstick goes on easily, but it’s the topcoat that I dislike…a lot! Instead of being more like a balm, this is more of a liquid. I feel like you have to apply a lot to get that glossy look, and it’s sticky and not long lasting. Grade: C
NYX Lingerie: This lip color is only available in matte nude shades. There is no topcoat to apply which I did not like. I prefer more of a glossy look to a matte look. I also noticed this lip color does not last for more than an hour or two at a time. Grade: D
MAYBELLINE Super Stay 24 Color: This lipstick comes in 34 shades and claims to last for up to 24 hours. The lipstick applies easily, and the topcoat is glossy and makes your lips feel moisturized. I was really happy with this one. There is no transfer when eating or drinking, and the color may not last a full 24 hours, but it does last me throughout the day, however, at times when I wear this, later in the day I notice that it will start flaking off. Grade: A-
COVERGIRL Outlast All Day Lip Color: Again, this lipstick comes in multiple shades and unlike the other brands, this comes with a tube of lip color and a tube of topcoat. This lipstick claims to last 16 hours without transferring. I’ll be honest. This is my favorite of the bunch. The lipstick is easy to apply, it’s long lasting, the topcoat is by far my favorite, and there is absolutely no flaking, wearing off, or dry lip feeling. Grade: A
All of the above lipsticks are under $10 and can be found at your local drugstore. Give them a try and let me know which one is your favorite. Is there another drugstore brand out there that you love that I didn’t try? Let me know, I’d love to try it out.
This post is in partnership with Centre Salon and Aveda, all opinions are my own.
Let’s talk hair. Too be honest, I’m not a big fan of my hair. It’s super thick, hard to manage, frizzy, does not hold the style throughout the day, and did I mention, really thick? I’ve said for the longest time, I’ll be first on board to shave my head when that’s the new hair trend for women. Seriously! My hair takes forever to do every morning, not because I’m a perfectionist, but because there is just so dang much of it! Then once it’s done, the “style” only lasts about an hour before it’s fallen flat because it’s so heavy.
I use heat on my hair everyday, so it tends to dry out quickly and is somewhat heat damaged. I wish I didn’t have to wash and curl my hair everyday, but in my opinion, my hair only looks good curled and I have to use so much hairspray to keep the style looking decent, that it’s hard to go 2-3 days without washing it. Honestly, doing my hair is the thing I look forward to least, every. single. day.
It was time for a fresh cut and color and with summer here, I wanted to add a little more blonde to my hair. Enter Aveda! I recently visited Centre Salon in Fashion Place Mall for a cut and color, and I had the most amazing experience! It’s always a little nerve racking to go to a new salon and see a new stylist, but McKenzie was fantastic! She made me feel at ease right from the very beginning.
McKenzie asked me what I had in mind and I let her know my thoughts and then she proceeded to make my hair Amazing! I’m not just saying that, it’s the truth. She started by adding enlightener to my hair and let that sit for about 20 minutes. While the enlightener was doing it’s magic, I was treated to a Stress-Relieving hand ritual (hand massage). It really did help me relax and I felt as if I were at the spa, instead of getting my hair done. Once it was time to rinse off the enlightener, McKenzie used a beige toner on my hair and then washed it with the Aveda Color Conserve Shampoo and Conditioner. Because my hair had quite a bit of heat damage, she also did a deep conditioner treatment on my hair using the Damage Remedy Treatment. The great thing about Aveda products, is they are all naturally derived and have quinoa protein in them that helps repair and strengthen your hair.
Next came the haircut. I just wanted the dead ends cut off, the layers touched up, and my hair thinned out. Now here is where magic took place! McKenzie mentioned that it looked like in the past, my hair was only being thinned out near the ends, and the crown is where I had all the bulk. She offered to thin out the bulk! Thank you, Thank you, Thank you! I’m not kidding when I say I feel 10 pounds lighter. Oh it looks and feels SO much better!
I had mentioned to McKenzie that I never wear my hair straight because I think it just looks and feels so heavy. She wanted to style it straight and see what I thought, now that she had touched up the layers and thinned it out. Before she started blow drying my hair, she added some of the Damage Repair Heat Protector and Smooth Infusion products to my damp hair. I gotta say, for the first time in a long time, I actually liked the look of the straight hair. However, curls are my thing, so she styled it with those beachy waves I’ve been trying to achieve for 5 years. The trick, twisting the hair as you’re taking it our of the curling iron, then letting the curls sit for 15-20 minutes before running your fingers through them. Pure Magic! Honest to goodness, best curl I’ve ever had in my hair, and no hairspray needed.
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My experience at Centre Salon was amazing! I was treated like a queen and felt like I was at the spa instead of the hair salon. Everyone there was so kind and complimentary and I loved the final outcome. My hair is so much easier to manage and the color and cut couldn’t be more perfect for summer! If you’re looking for a new hairdo, or just a fun experience, I highly suggest giving Centre Salon a shot, I guarantee you’ll be glad you did! Plus, mention code: BLOGGER and receive $20 off your experience.
Thank you Aveda, Centre Salon, and McKenzie!
I’m going to share a big secret, I hate my hair! I always have, and to be honest, I probably always will. Let me tell you why. My hair is so thick, that it is difficult to brush through, blow dry, style, hold a style, and a lot of the time I feel like I’m wearing a mushroom on my head, due to the volume. I feel like the only way my hair looks half decent, is to wear it down, and curled. Therefore, I am applying a lot of heat to my hair every single day! Plus, I recently (within the last 9 months) started adding color to my hair as well, and I live in a very dry climate. To say my hair takes a beating, is an understatement.
I’d been noticing that my hair was starting to lack shine and was harder than normal to style. I don’t know if this is due to my recent coloring, the cold dry winter we’ve just had, if I was needing a haircut, or what the deal was. So when I was contacted by HASK, to try out and review their new Exotic Oils Collection, I was excited. I was able to choose between their three new lines and because I felt that my hair was drying out and lacking moisture and shine, I opted for their Orchid & White Truffle Moisture Rich Collection. ” The moisture-rich shampoo, conditioner and deep conditioner re-hydrate and add shine to instantly improve the look and feel of dull locks.” This is definitely what my hair was in need of.
My first impression before even trying itis that the packaging is eye catching and looks like a quality product lies within those bottles. Second, the smell is absolutely heavenly! I mean Orchid and White Truffle, does it really get any better? Third, the shampoo lathers up really nicely and the conditioner, well it was magic in a bottle. As soon as I rinsed the conditioner out of my hair, I could feel a difference. My hair was softer and I knew brushing through my hair would be less of a pain. Not only was my hair easier to brush, but I kid you not, styling my hair was easier and faster than ever before. I don’t know why, but I didn’t have to re-curl multiple strands, the hair just curled, and stayed curled all day long. My hair has it’s shine and luster back, it doesn’t feel and look as dry. I love the way it feels, soft and manageable, as well as being tangle and frizz free. All this after just one wash. I’m not saying this just because this is a sponsored post, I’m saying this because the product really is that wonderful! Don’t believe me? Give it a shot yourself. You can purchase the HASK Orchid & White Truffle Moisture Rich Collection at most drugstores including, Walgreens, Target, Walmart, and Ulta.
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