City Lips - Lip Plumping Gloss Review

Hello beauty babes, today I have a FABULOUS product to tell you about: City Cosmetics CityLips Lip Plumping Gloss (retail $35). I received this gloss for free to review for you and I am so thankful for it, because its quickly become my favorite! I chose the shade sundiego, but its available in 8 different shades ranging from clear to red!

City Lips is designed to give lustrous and plush lips with a high-impact shine. The gloss is an award-winning treatment infused with revolutionary technology for instant and long-lasting results. Dramatically, the lips become smoother and fuller by within minutes of application. City Lips’ incredible effectiveness is clinically proven and the soft brush delivers the most precise application possible. City Lips utilizes exclusive ingredients and natural lip enhancers that work painlessly and safely to pump up the volume. City Lips will stimulate lasting natural collagen production with continued use.

• Instantly delivers dramatic plumping effects with HA Plumping Spheres
• Stimulates new collagen development with twice the collagen peptides for long-term plumping
• Provides instant fullness, definition, & hydration with long-lasting plumping benefits
• Diminishes and fades the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles
• Works safely, painlessly and without irritation or numbness

Ok friends as I already stated I am LOVING this gloss - it quickly became my go-to favorite for several reasons. First off, as you can tell from my photos, this gloss really does work! Now my lips are already pretty plump to begun with, but this just makes them look more full and smooth and gorgeous. I LOVE how my lips look when I wear this gloss... And even when I am not wearing the gloss.

Another thing I love about this gloss is that it is hydrating! This gloss contains Hyaluronic Acid, which I have talked about before (here). Hyaluronic Acid is amazing for your skin, and its amazing in this gloss! Unlike other glosses that leave your lips feeling dry or gunky when it wears off - this gloss leaves your lips still feeling great, soft and even more beautiful than before!

A few other great things about this gloss is that its not too sticky or thick like many other glosses can be. Its glides on nice and evenly and doesn't feel heavy. You can hardly feel you are wearing a gloss, which is always nice. Which brings me to the other great thing about this gloss... Its completely painless. I've heard many things about other lip plumpers that really sting your lips leaving them feeling irritated and uncomfortable. With CityLips there is a very, very slight tingling sensation for the first minute or so after application, but that's it!

Overall, I highly recommend CityLips if you are in the market for a safe and natural lip plumping gloss. Or even if you're looking for a gloss that will better the health of your lips in the long run. ♥ Find out more about CityLips here.

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August BB5 Reveal & Review + Sept Sneak Peek!

Hello beauty babes! Today I'm back with a video reveal and review of August's BB5 Box c/o Beauty Box 5* to share with you. 

If you dont already know, Beauty Box 5 is a subscription-based, beauty sampling program that delivers a box filled with 5 cosmetic samples (and sometimes full size) to your door every month.

Cost: $12/month, $30/Quarterly, $99/annually - See a sneak peek of what's to come in the September box at the end of this post!

Here is what was in my August Box:

This month BB5 provided another really great box... All but one brand in this box is new to me, I am always happy to discover and sample items from brands I have never tried before. Especially expensive brands!  Here is a list of the items we got  this month along with a couple swatch photos:

-Purlisse SPF 30 (retail $55 / 1.7 oz)

-Novex Brazillian Keratin Hair Treatment (retail $19.50 / 2 lbs)

-La Fresh Travel Lite Wipes (retail $19.99 / 48 packets)

-Style Essentials Nail Polish (retail $7.00 / 4 nail polish collection) - Pictured Below

-Nanacoco Lip Gloss (retail $3.99 / .22 fl oz) - Pictured Below... The shade I got was 'Secret Crush'.

If you'd like to learn more about the products in this months box, including personal reviews, I invite you to watch the video!

Interested in signing up?? Here is a sneak peek at what will be in next month's box!

* Disclosure of Material Connection: I received one or more of the products or services mentioned above for free in the hope that I would mention it on my blog. Regardless, I only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers. I am disclosing this in accordance with the Federal Trade Commission’s 16 CFR, Part 255: “Guides Concerning the Use of Endorsements and Testimonials in Advertising.”

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Makeup Monday #85

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

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Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick Review

Welcome back Beauty Babes, I'm so glad you are here! Today I am sharing a review of the Ecco Bella FlowerColor Lipstick in the shade REDvelation. If you are someone who loves products that are Natural, Organic, Vegan, Cruelty Free - that multi task as both anti-aging and anti-blemish, then you are going to love Ecco Bella. I have only tried this one lipstick, but after checking out the entire site, I am very impressed with all they have to offer. I definitely want to try more of their products. And if you too want to try their products, I found that they offer a $10 OFF coupon to first time customers.. Find the details here.

Before I get to my own thoughts, let me share with you the site's product description:

"Beauty with brains. Discover the one lipstick that thinks it's a lip balm. The cleanest, safest, prettiest lipstick for those who love lipstick. And who doesn’t.

Our FlowerColor Lipstick is created with a simple healthy formula of vegetable waxes, oils, and mineral pigments that go on creamy and won't feather. Like a lip balm, Ecco Bella FlowerColor lipsticks moisturize without flaking or chapping. Naturally-preserved. Gluten, FD&C dye, petroleum and fragrance-free. All are vegan except Pink Rose, Mauve Rose, Claret Rose, Tuscany Rose, REDvelation and Napa Grape which are colored with carmine. Now, gorgeous lips have it made in any shade.

Size: 0.13 oz."

My Thoughts:

I absolutely love that this lipstick is all natural, and the color is gorgeous. However it does take a few applications to build up to the color intensity as it looks in the tube. In these photos I applied the lipstick 3 times to get this rich bold opaque color. I believe some people might not like that, they may think its deceiving that the color payoff isn't what it is in the tube with 1 application. Me on the other hand, I actually like that! With this lipstick you get build-able color - making it more versatile for everyone. So if you want to add just a touch of sheer color to your lips apply once, and if you want it a little bolder do another application and so on. You can still get a really great true to color bold lip with this product as you can tell from these photos!

Secondly, this lipstick is sort of waxy like a lip balm (as mention in the product description).. Which again may not be everyone's cup of tea, but I am more of a lip balm girl... So again, I like it. It feels great on the lips, not too heavy like some lip products can be, It feels creamy and leaves my lips feeling soft and hydrated. Lastly, as for staying power, this lipstick lasted about 3 hours before wearing off.

Overall, I like this lipstick. Its different than most I have and use, with many great qualities that I enjoyed! I'd love to try a few of the other 17 shades they offer in this lipstick. Though at $17.95 the cost is quite a bit more than I would prefer to pay for a lipstick! Still, I do love that they offer the $10 coupon for first time buyers - making it more affordable!

I received the products mentioned above for free using Tomoson.com. Regardless, I am always honest in my thoughts and opinions and only recommend products or services I use personally and believe will be good for my readers.

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How To Get Your Lipstick To Last Longer!

 Hello lovelies!! Ive got another LuxePineapple vlog to share with you today! This one is just a real quick tip for getting your lipstick to last longer, without having to apply as much lipstick, or applying it over and over! If your not following the LP Youtube Channel, please head on over and subscribe now - so you dont miss out!

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Makeup Monday #84

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

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Floral Mani | Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Polish Review

Hello beauty babes! Thanks for stopping by! Today I am sharing a simple floral mani I created recently using these awesome water transfer nail decals. AND I also have a little review as well. Have you heard about the new Sally Hansen Miracle Gel Nail Polish!?

A couple weeks ago I walked into CVS and saw this display of new Sally Hansen Polishes. Now normally (at least lately) I have not been so into new nail polishes. If you watch my Youtube Channel or follow me on Instagram, you know that I had practically given up on nail polish once I discovered the ImPress Nails. Why? Well because I am a busy mom of 3... It seems I can never put on nail polish, without it denting, or messing up before it dries! And to top it off... It usually chips within 2-3 days! The ImPress press on nails look amazing and last a week...

However, I was actually very intrigued by this new Polish because it said "Miracle Gel" - No Lights needed! I had always wanted to try a gel polish for the fact that it lasts longer. However, I really did not want to pay all the money to invest in the expensive polish and even more expensive lamp that is required of a gel mani. Now these polishes are still on the pricey side, however I was curious if they would really do what they claimed: To Last UP TO 14 days. I thought, if thats the case these could be worth the price...

Luckily they came in singles for just under $10, and then you could get a package deal 2 for only $16. So I got the package deal to try. I posted my results (a photo every other day) on instagram. If you are curious to see the original results, you can find the photo of my nails on day 1 here, and day 10 here. I'll tell you right now, I was VERY impressed with the results. Now I only went 10 days, because even though the nail polish still looked decent, I was just ready for a change!

Overall, I was extremely impressed by this polish! The fact that it lasts so long without chipping, seriously is miraculous! Another thing I loved was that these polishes go on pretty opaque - the directions say to apply two coats of color then the clear miracle gel top coat over it. Which I did, and it makes for a beautiful, fully opaque and shiny look! And lastly I was also very impressed with how quickly these polishes dry. Its not like insanely quick, but for as thick and opaque as these polishes are, I was surprised it didnt take forever to dry. Which as a busy mom, I really appreciate! I just dont have the time to sit and not touch anything waiting for polish to dry! So yeah... I highly recommend. In fact, i loved the polish so much, I went back and bought two more colors... I would have bought more, but by the time I went back - the entire display was practically sold out! So looks like Im not the only one who loved these polishes. ♥ So if you're local Walmart or CVS isnt sold out and you have been wanting to try these polishes, I definitely recommend you do!

Floral Water Transfer Decals c/o Born Pretty

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Golden Plum EOTD

Hello beauty babes, I am back with a new My Beauty Addiction look to share with you today. No video, just some photos to inspire you. ♥ I think this is a great look to wear in transition from Summer to Fall. The gold and glitter is bold and fun for Summer, but the cool matte plum shades balances it out as we are heading into Fall and cooler weather. Goodness I can hardly believe I am saying that. This year has literally flown by!

Details On this Look

EYES:

MBA Shadow Poxy (Primer)

MBA Eye Shadow Nudey Booty

MBA Eye Shadow Soft Plum

MBA Eye Shadow Aged Gold

MBA Eye Shadow Vengence

MBA Glitter Sunset Strip

Angel Contacts Lashes Angel Luxe

LIPS:

City Lips Plumping Gloss Sun Diego

FACE:

Details on the rest of my face can be found {here}.

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Box Of Joy - Unboxing

Hello lovelies!! Have you heard of LuxePineapple yet!? If not, where have you been!? ;) Just kidding... You can learn all about LuxePineapple in this video here. If you have heard of LP, you might know that I am the Beauty Vlogger for Luxe Pineapple - which means I run their Youtube Channel and share all kinds of beauty tips, tricks & tutorials once a week. Something else I started doing was un-boxing videos! See, LuxePineapple offers a daily beauty bundle deal wrapped up in a beautiful box... They call this their Box Of Joy! In this video you can see me unboxing of one of them!! 

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Makeup Monday #83

Hello Beauty Babes, and happy Makeup Monday to you! Makeup Monday is a fun linky party dedicated to all things makeup & beauty. ♥ If you are a beauty blogger or have a beauty related post, I'd love to invite you to join in and link up below!

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2 Step Contour | Quick Every Day Bronzer Tutorial

Hello Lovelies! Here is another tutorial I posted on the LuxePineapple Youtube Channel!
In case you are not subscribed there, I thought I would share it with you here as well. Hope you enjoy!
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Pink Bow & Black Lace

Hello loves, thanks for visiting with me today. ♥ I am so glad you are here, and if you are a lover of heels, like me... Then you are going to be real glad you're here too! Sometimes I swear I only want to get dressed up because I absolutely love wearing heels. I love the very feminine and sexy way heels make me feel when I wear them. The newest addition to my shoe "collection"  are the ultimate pair of sexy heels, with the straps, the lace, and the pink bottoms! Ahh, I am in love! ♥

If you are a shoe or high heel addict lover like me.. Then you are in the right place, because I am excited to announce that I have an amazing giveaway for you! One lucky gal will win a pair of heels of her choice from AMI ClubWear!! They have some of the cutest platform heels of LIFE, I am telling you! You're gonna have a blast looking through them all.

Outfit Details:
Top: Maurices

Jeans: Old Navy

Necklace: Premier Designs

Heels: c/o Ami Clubwear  connect Facebook♥Twitter

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