Archive for August, 2006
One thing I love about what I do, is being able to find, and let you know about little unknown products and companies that are out there making a foothold in this crazy beauty industry.
Case in point: Blissoma’s Lip Elixir.
Looking for a different lip balm? I mean really different? This is it. The Lip Elixir is a non wax, non petroleum balm made from shea butter, jojoba oil and sunflower oil, which is infused with comfrey, calendula and coriander to promote healthy, soft lips. In a roll on and in 3 flavors, Smooth Citrus, Rosy Glow and Ginger-nilly. I was sent the Rosy Glow, a berry colored balm that’s also 100% natural and 95% organic.
The interesting thing about this is that it rolls on as an oil, and gives a super shiny berry tinged stain look. At first the oil feels strange and I had the feeling of trying really hard not to lick my lips. Because who wants to lick oil all day? But it’s not really like what you think it is. First of all the scent is of roses, and the taste, is non-existent. But from the scent and feel of it, it does take you back. But after you got over that, the look and feel is amazing.
I love how shiny my lips looked and the berry color was just right. It doesn’t stain the lips but it gives it the just right cherry lip look. And it lasts longer that you think it will. A few hours later and I’m happily rolling on some more. I’ve become addicted. My lips look fantastic, and feel super soft. Perfect for those light makeup days. And the scent actually is nice. Though the scent of roses coming from your lips seems strange, I actually look forward now to the scent.
Another hit from Blissoma. Of course! This from the company that gives you cupcake soaps. You gotta love them.
The Lip Elixir
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Tags: Blissoma, The Lip Elixir, review, Irie Star
This past Thursday, I was having serious computer issues and had to wipe the hard drive and reinstall the operating system. I have two hard drives in my computer. One is the operating system and programs and the other is the data. The issues with the computer leaked onto the data hard drive and I’ve been trying to save the irreplacable data before I reformat that drive as well. The process is
foto: Lancome.com
When asking the Lancome salesgirl which mascara would be the ideal, between their new Fatale and L’Extreme, Fatale was touted as the one to give length, width and fabulousness to your lashes. (L’Extreme apparently gives mostly length..)
Well, since my lashes are fairly thin and fair, I crave a mascara that will make my lashes look I have 4 sets of lash strips on. Each.
Does Fatale deliver? Oops, I mean does "Fatale Exceptional Volume Sculpting 3D Comb-Mascara" deliver?
Well, let’s just say it’s different. 
foto: Lancome.com
First off, the mascara wand is really a stick with tiny combs attached to it. And I really wouldn’t even call it combs. More like little teeth. When you pull the wand out, it looks like there’s a ton of mascara on the wand, but there isn’t. The wand is instantly sweeped against the mouth of the tube to get rid of any excess.
When I applied the mascara, one thing I couldn’t get past, was that it felt like I was applying thick, cream eye liner on. Not mascara. But a thick creamy paste. It was recommended to apply at the outer corners first and work your way into the inner eye when applying. Which I did. And I spent a lot of time combing it on.
Down side: It’s somewhat hard to apply. You really have to focus on it. And clumps? A ton. But, the comb lets you comb and spread in on the lashes, so as you comb, you are combing out the clumps. Another down side? Don’t get this mascara anywhere near your eyes if you’re sensitive like me. A tiny touch on the inside rim of my eye and I was burning, crying tears for hours after that.
Up side: Yes, there is an upside. If you don’t mind really combing and working the mascara, you’ll find the more you comb, the longer, and thicker your lashes get. And I don’t mean applying 2-3 coats. This is just with one coat. I literally felt like combing for hours just to see how long I could get my lashes. Worth the time and effort it will take to get there. And once I figured out that the slower I went, the least likely I’ll hit my eye and cry, it got to the point where I didn’t care about the time it took. The results were worth it. Best part? Take off is amazingly easy. Like a sweep of makeup remover and gone. And during the day, no feel, no drying out, no crispy stiff, gotta peel this mascara off now feeling.
So am I sold on this? Well, not quite. Yes, no, yes, no. I do find myself reaching for this mascara every day. But seriously, I don’t think mascara application should take this long and be so hard to do. What happened to brushing on 3 quick coats and viola, you’re done? If you have the time and don’t mind the effort it takes, this may be the mascara for you, like for that special night out. But, I’m still looking.
Tags: Lancome, Fatale Mascara, The Beauty Newsletter, review, mascara
