CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick

Hey, beauties!

So, (by the title, I'm sure you've guessed) I have tried out the fairly new CoverGirl lip product. I was just browsing Wal-Mart and decided to try the Lip Perfection Lipstick--I got the shade 405 Fairytale. It's a really nice pinky-coral, and I think that color is really flattering on pretty much anyone.

Now, this lipstick finishes really really matte. I wasn't exactly prepared for that the first time I wore it--before wearing this lipstick (because it's matte it's not moisturizing) you NEED to put on some lip balm or chapstick 5-10 minutes before you apply the product. I didn't (and I have quite dry lips anyways) the color--which is very very long lasting--stained the dry patches on my lips, even after I wiped it off, cleansed my face, and went to bed. They were still stained the next morning......so, moisturizing is really really important with this lipstick!

The second time I used the product, I moisturized before applying, and it didn't stain as bad, because the dry patches were all hydrated. It is a really drying formula, though, so be aware of that before you purchase it.

The great things about the product are:

1. It is extremely long lasting
2. It is beautifully pigmented, giving it a really nice color that matches the preview on the bottom of the tube really well (no deceit when it comes to choosing a color that ends up being way off from the preview)
3. It finishes matte, so you have the option of leaving it matte or adding a clear gloss on top to make it shiny--wearable both ways
4. It's affordable

The not so great things about the product are:

1. Because of the matte formula, it isn't moisturizing--in fact, it quite dried out my lips the longer I wore it
2. It stains any dry part of the lips, and is hard to get off said dry patches
3. After it has set (it takes only a minute or two) it is very difficult to correct mistakes. So, because of the long lasting formula, you need to be precise when applying. I would recommend using a lip liner, a lip brush, or both when applying.
4. If it gets on your skin and sits for a while, it stains.

I hope this was helpful! It's definitely a great product, but coming into the winter months be weary of the issues with dry patches on your lips if you invest in this lipstick. It clings to dryness, so it requires moisturizing. But you should be moisturizing your lips and skin--especially as the temperature drops!

That's all for now! Stay tuned for another product review!

Later, Lovelies!

Ash

P.S. If you've never heard of Lewis Watson, look him up--he's on Spotify. His music is wonderful, and definitely suits the cold weather...if that makes sense. :)

The Wonders of Dry Shampoo

Hello, beauties!

So, I finallyyyy gave in and bought some dry shampoo. Before purchasing it, I sprinkled baby powder on my roots to soak up the oil and rid my hair of odor (a cheap alternative if you can't work dry shampoo into a budget). Baby powder actually works well, but I found that if I didn't really massage the powder into my roots (and by really, I mean REALLY), they had a white powdery tinge to them. The other downside to baby powder is that it felt quite heavy on my scalp. It soaked up the oil and all that, but it stayed in my scalp and made it feel dirtier, even though it looked cleaner (weird, I know).

Now, I ended up getting TRESemmé's dry shampoo (after Tanya Burr raved about it more than once) for dry/prone to breakage hair. The first time I tried it, I absolutely hated it. It made my roots feel like they were just sprayed down with hairspray, and my hair was so tangled and nasty afterwards. Obviously I was disappointed, but I vowed to try it again. After a day of not washing my hair the same week (my scalp gets oily very quickly) I tried it again. This time I actually read the directions (oops...wasn't aware you have to shake the life out of these products before you spray them onto your roots) and I actually really liked it! My scalp looked normal instead of oily, and it actually felt clean, as opposed to how it felt when I used baby powder. It gives your roots the little bit of volume that you need, it smells nice, and makes everything look, feel, and smell clean! I am glad I didn't give up hope after the awful first try. I really recommend the TRESemmé dry shampoo for those of you who want to wane off washing your hair everyday (it's bad for your hair AND makes it easier for your hair to get oily). It's a great product and does the job nicely!

Stay tuned for another product review!

Later, lovelies!

Ash

Helloooo beauties!

Hello beauties!

So, I have decided to start a beauty blog. Why, do you ask? Because (besides the fact that I have been fangirling over people like Tanya Burr, Zoe from Zoella, Louise from Sprinkle of Glitter, Fleur from Fleur de Force—to name a few) I feel like most beauty bloggers/vloggers evaluate high-end, or “luxury,” products; and I don’t know about you guys, but I am in college and can’t afford/can’t justify buying some of the high end products that have equivalent (and sometimes better) products from drugstores/highstreet shops. Don’t get me wrong, I do spend more money on certain products, so I wouldn’t consider myself extremely thrifty or something like that, but I spend more for QUALITY, not name brand. There will be high-end products that I blog about, because I’m curious about their quality as it compares to brands like Covergirl, Rimmel, Maybeline, etc, but I have found some really wonderful products from drugstores. Like…Holy Grail beauty essentials. And that is saying a lot. Anyways, I’m off to write my first evaluation! Stay tuned! :)

Later, Lovlies!

Ash

By the way—if you haven’t bought T-Swift’s new album, DO IT. It is quality. And sort of pop-ish and super fun! Plus, she’s fabulous.

Byeeeeeeeeeeee