Manna Kadar Cosmetics LipLocked Priming Gloss Stains

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Manna Kadar Cosmetics makes a lot of beautiful makeup and bath and body products that are cruelty-free, high quality and a pleasure to use. Manna Kadar Cosmetics LipLocked Priming Gloss Stains are simply gorgeous, comfortable to wear, non-sticky and the colors are stunning. Furthermore, these beauties are long-lasting, hydrating, rather than drying, and they have a gorgeous finish. They glide across the lips effortlessly, deposit color evenly and they neither bleed, nor settle into lip lines.

According to Manna Kadar,

Manna Kadars LipLocked Priming Gloss Stains are the latest innovation in lips. Everything you need in a lip product, all in one! Formulated with built-in primer for long wear, gloss finish, and lip staining properties. Smooth application that keeps lips hydrated and pigment that lasts for hours.

KEY BENEFITS: 

- Contains a Primer, Gloss and Stain all in one

- Smooth application that keeps lips hydrated

- Vitamin A & E & Berry Extract to keep lips nourished

Directions: Apply the Lip Locked Stain as a lip liner by outlining your lips. This will prevent lip products from feathering or bleeding since this product has a built-in primer. To achieve a more matte finish, simply dab a small amount of my HD Pressed Powder with your finger to your lips. 

Ingredients: Paraffinum Liquidum, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Polyisobutene, Hydrogenatedstyrene/Isoprene Copolymer, Cera Microcristallina, Tocopheryl Acetate, Silicadimethyl Silylate, Silica; Acacia Senegal Gum, Aqua, Methicone, Phenoxyethanol,Retinyl Acetate, Sucrose, Tocopherol, Tricalcium Phosphate, Zea Mays Starch, [+/-:Ci15850, Ci 19140, Ci 45410, Ci 77491, Ci 77492, Ci 77499, Ci 77742].

Rosette: is described as a Poppy Pink

Manna Babe: is described as a Fuchsia Pink

All of Me: is described as a Nude Rose Pink

Pinot Noir: is described as a Red Wine

Shae: is described as a Light Pink Neutral Cream

Overall Assessment: Simply gorgeous, and worthy of a spot in your makeup bag!

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Winky Lux Picks for the Perfect Pick Pout This Summer

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For me, summertime means playing outdoors and wearing minimal to no makeup, and what I do wear has to be completely fuss-free. I wanted to share two whimsical, beautiful and fuss-free lip products that are perfect for the long and hot days of summer. Winky Lux Winky Flower Balm Lip Stain in Purple and Winky Lux Disco Kitten Gloss in Hustle are the perfect pinks for summer, and they are so easy to wear. Not only are Winky Lux products charming, but they are also: Cruelty Free, Vegan, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free and Phthalate Free.

Winky Lux Winky Flower Balm Lip Stain in Purple ($16.00 for 0.13 oz. from Winky Lux, Nordstrom, Ulta and Macy's): I simply cannot think of a more whimsical or adorable hybrid lip balm and stain than this one. Suspended within the clear balm is a single real chrysanthemum– making it such a treat to use. The balm itself is moisturizing and comfortable on the lips, and while it applies clear it transforms into a perfect shade of pink. While the color name is purple, it seems to reflect the color of the flower instead of the shade on your lips. Once the lipstick wears away, it leaves the perfect pink stain that lasts for hours and hours.

According to Winky Lux,

Meet the Flower Balm creating all the fuss! Our most popular vegan lip stain delivers a pucker full of posies. Marvel as this custom lip balm applies on clear then combines with lips' natural pH levels to blossom into the perfect uniquely "you" shade of pink every time. A perennial queen, it's the only flower lipstick to feature a real chrysanthemum inside.

Ingredients: C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Diisostearyl Malate, Octyldodecanol, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Isononyl Isononanoate, Dibutyl Ethylhexanoyl Glutamide, Dibutyl Lauroyl Glutamide. May Contain (+/-): Red 27 (CI 45410).

Winky Lux Disco Kitten Gloss in Hustle ($16.00 for 14oz. from Winky Lux, Nordstrom, Ulta and Birchbox): I have such a penchant for lip gloss, and always have– therefore a glossy pink glitter-charged gleaming gloss is my perfect pink for summer. While it does contain glitter, it is not uncomfortable, chunky or gritty. The multi-colored glitter beautifully captures the light and makes the lips twinkle in the sun.

According to Winky Lux,

There's a new SPARKLE gloss in town. Packed with cosmic glitter, our latest color-changing Disco Gloss goes from clear to perfect-for-you pink right before your eyes.

Ingredients: Tridecyl Trimellitate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Octyldodecanol, Diisostearyl Malate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Silica, Ethylene/Propylene/Styrene Copolymer, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Aroma/Flavor. May Contain/Peut Contenir (±): CI 45410 (Red 27).

 Winky Lux is Cruelty Free, Vegan, Paraben Free, Sulfate Free and Phthalate Free.

Top to Bottom: Winky Lux Disco Kitten Gloss in Hustle and Winky Lux Winky Flower Balm Lip Stain in Purple.

Overall Assessment: This duo creates the perfect pink pout for summer, and the Balm Lip Stain leaves the lips with the perfect wash of pink that lasts for hours and hours. Whether you layer the balm and gloss, or wear them separately, you just can't go wrong if you are seeking easy to wear pinks this summer.

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LORAC Alter Ego Hydrating Lip Stain | Review and Swatches

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LORAC Alter Ego Hydrating Lip Stains, which comes in eight highly saturated buildable colors, seems more like a lipstick than a lip stain, in my estimation. Each of the five shades that I have can be sheered out, or built up for greater opacity. They cling to the lips like a matte lipstick, but they are lightly moisturizing and they have light sheen. I find that all of the shades that I have been testing glide across the lips effortlessly and deposit color evenly. I neither experience bleeding into lip lines, nor do I experience patchy uneven fading. They each have enough cushion for comfortable wear, and I receive several hours of wear from per application with greater longevity from the darker, richer shades.

According to LORAC,

Instantly transform your look with LORAC Los Angeles Alter Ego Hydrating Lip Stain. This sexy and playful stain coat your lips in highly-pigmented color and hydrates with nourishing Jojoba Seed Oil, Evening Primrose Oil, Shea Butter and Mango Seed Butter for all day pigment, shine and hydration. Embrace your every identity and dress up your lips with LORAC.

LORAC does not conduct, condone, nor endorse testing on animals.

Secret Agent is a plum brown

Comedienne is a nude peach

Activist is a berry

Pageant Queen is a plum

Thrill Seeker is a scarlet red

Ingredients: Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Glycol Dibenzoate, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Ceresin, Phyosteryl/Isostearyl/Cetyl/Stearyl/Behenyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Ethyl Vanillin, Diisostearyl Malate, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Synthetic Wax, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Mangifera Indica (Mango) Seed Oil. May Contain: Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090).

Overall Assessment: I like this formula a lot, and have been wearing Secret Agent almost every single day!

$19.00 each from Nordstrom, Ulta, Amazon and HSN (Affiliate Links).
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Jane Iredale Holiday Collection 2018 | Review and Swatches

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Jane Iredale, which is an exemplary beauty brand with Cruelty-Free and ECOCERT Natural and Organic certifications, has a beautifully edited Holiday 2018 Collection. It features only a few pieces, and each one is extraordinarily beautiful.

Jane Iredale Limited Edition Let's Party Eye Shadow Kit ($59.00 from Jane Iredale, Dermstore and Amazon): This versatile eyeshadow palette features 5 pigmented shades that can either be applied wet or dry. They can be worn together, separately, or blended to perfection. They are finely-milled, and they glide across the skin effortlessly, deposit color evenly, and last on me all day with a primer. Furthermore, Jane Iredale formulates these lovely shadows with vitamins and botanical extracts to nourish the delicate skin around the eyes. The sleek and minimalist rose gold compact is a study in elegance, and it features a large mirror and a dual-ended sponge-tip applicator.

According to Jane Iredale.

From elegant to edgy, our silky smooth shadows deliver the style you want while staying put for long-lasting, crease-free color. Use alone, layer or blend together for different looks.

This eyeshadow palette contains:
Spree: pale pink with subtle shimmer
Wing-ding: plum with subtle shimmer
Soiree: royal blue with subtle shimmer
Shindig: shimmery jade green
Hootenanny: shimmery chocolate brown

Features:
- Generous base shade with perfectly sized detail shades
- Packaged in a sleek mirrored rose gold compact with a dual-ended wand for effortless application
- Use each shade alone, layer or blend together
- Formulated with minerals, botanical extracts and silica
- Modern earthy shades that are naturally neutral for a wearable look that’s like bare skin, but better
- Super-saturated, yet totally wearable shadows with just a touch of lid-lighting shimmer.
- Highly pigmented, crease resistant and long-lasting luminous shadows.
- Rich, wearable shades provide brilliant color and a playful touch of shimmer.

Ingredients: Mica, Boron Nitride, Dimethicone, Pinus Strobus (Pine) Bark Extract, Punica Granatum (Pomegranate) Extract   May Contain: Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Manganese Violet (CI 77742), Ultramarines (CI 77007), Chromium Oxide Greens (CI 77288). This eyeshadow palette is vegan and wheat-free.

  Dry Swatches:

 Spree: pale pink with subtle shimmer

Wing-ding: plum with subtle shimmer

Soiree: royal blue with subtle shimmer

Shindig: shimmery jade green

Hootenanny: shimmery chocolate brown.

Jane Iredale Limited Edition Dance with Me Refillable Compact ($20.00 from Jane Iredale, Dermstore and Soft Surroundings): I absolutely love this refillable compact because it allows you to carry your Jane Iredale refillable PurePressed Bases, PureMattes, Beyond Mattes and Bronzer Refills in your makeup bag. Since having received it, I have been carrying my Jane Iredale Bronzer in Rose Dawn in my purse for convenient touch-ups.

Features:
- Fingerprint-resistant, high-shine finish
- Generous interior mirror helps to ensure precise application
- Press-button clasp closes with a satisfying snap, keeping makeup fresh and protected
- Perfect for on-the-go touchups
- Sleek and lightweight
- Made of recyclable plastic

 Inside you will notice a hole at the top to easily replace your refillable powder

Jane Iredale Bronzer in Rose Dawn 

Jane Iredale Limited Edition Kiss and Tell Lip Stain/Gloss Kit ($45.00 from Jane Iredale, Dermstore and Soft Surroundings): This limited edition lip kit features two ultra-pigmented lip stains and a non-sticky clear lip gloss. You can either wear the stains alone, blend them, or top them with the clear lip gloss. The stains are long-lasting, non-drying and they are very flattering. They neither settle in lip lines, nor do they bleed, and they are very long-lasting. They have a light vanilla fragrance that is very pleasant, but it is not long-lasting.

According to Jane Iredale,

Create an irresistible lip look with two long-lasting, saturated stains and a crystal gloss. Complementary shades can be worn solo, layered or blended. Add gloss for shine and shimmer. Gift-boxed for easy giving.

Stains:
Craving—light salmon, Fascination—rosy pink
Color lips without feathering
Organic vegetable oils condition and protect
Sublime flavor from Tahitian Vanilla

Gloss:
Crystal—clear shimmer
Soft, smooth, non-tacky finish
Organic vegetable oils condition and protect
Beautifully highlights and enhances stain color
No petroleum-based ingredients

Ingredients Craving and Fascination Lip Stain: Isododecane, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Propylene Carbonate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Isopropyl Myristate, Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Iron Oxides (CI 77489, CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)(Aka 202)

Ingredients Crystal Lip Gloss: Persea Gratissima (Avocado) Oil, Cocoglycerides, Zingiber Officinale (Ginger) Root Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cera Alba (Beeswax), Copernicia Cerifera Cera, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Tocopherol, Vanilla Tahitensis Fruit Extract
May Contain: Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850)(Aka 202)

 Top to Bottom: Clear Lip Gloss, Fascination (rosy pink) and Craving (light salmon)

Overall Assessment: Jane Iredale never disappoints, and this Holiday Collection 2018 is really beautiful and worthy of your consideration.

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Glam Up Your Makeup for Fall Naturally with Josie Maran

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While there is no question that I have quite a few beloved chemical-laden beauty products, I also have been increasing the number of healthier options because I sometimes feel a bit squeamish slathering my face with so many chemicals. Gone are the days when natural makeup meant that it only came in boring colors and formulas that were too earthy for mainstream users. Companies like Josie Maran have  created beautiful Cruelty-Free products that don't make you feel as though you are sacrificing luxurious textures and finishes in favor of healthier skin-friendly formulas.

Josie Maran Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Wand ($28.00 for oz. from Josiemaran.com, QVC and Sephora): This cream based luminizing wand can be used in the corners of the eyes, on the cheekbones, below the brow bone, or anywhere on the face or body where you want to highlight. The formula is creamy dreamy to work with, and it glides across the skin effortlessly while depositing product evenly. It neither emphasizes fine lines, nor does it accentuate pores. Instead, it offers the perfect luminous finish that captures the light beautifully and subtly. It creates more of a nature glow than anything too glittery.

According to Josie Maran,

The Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Wand brings your inner glow to the surface of your skin, diffusing and reflecting light to create a soft-focus, radiant effect. Argan Oil and Shea Butter bring ultimate nourishment to the skin, while the Enlightenment hue mimics the natural radiance of healthy skin. Madonna Lily and Poet’s Narcissus help to brighten, leaving skin looking radiant and refreshed. Its twist-up, propel/repel packaging is convenient and portable for quick, on-the-go use. Apply this illuminating formula to the inner corner of the eyes, under the brows, cheekbones, bridge of nose, cupid’s bow, and more to lift, define, and highlight. 

Ingredients: Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil**, Cera Alba (Beeswax)**, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter**, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Narcissus Poeticus (Narcissus) Extract**, Lilium Candidum (Madonna Lily) Bulb Extract**, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Bran Extract** (and) Rosmarinus Officinalis (Rosemary) Leaf Extract** (and) Helianthus Anuus (Sunflower) Extract** (and) Tocopherols**, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caprylyl Glycol. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019)**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**, Carmine (CI 75470)**, Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Red 6 (CI 15850), Red 7 (CI 15850), Red 22 Lake (CI 45380), Red 27 (CI 45410), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Red 30 (CI 73360), Red 33 Lake (CI 17200), Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985). *ORGANIC **NATURAL

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Eye Shadow in Rio de Rose Gold ($18.00 for  0.16 fl. oz. from Josiemaran.com, Sephora and QVC): Rio De Rose Gold is a stunning shimmering rose gold liquid eyeshadow that actually moisturizes your eyelids while providing a gorgeous luminescent finish. This formal offers buildable coverage, but can be also be sheered out for a faint wash of color. Unlike many liquid eyeshadows that can feel drying once they set, this one feels comfortable of the eyelids. I am able to get 6-8 hours of wear before there is any fading, but I do not have oily eyelids– therefore your wear-time may vary.

According to Josie Maran,

50% Coconut Water, 100% Hydration. Like a refreshing sip of coconut water for your eyes, this pigment-packed liquid shadow instantly makes eyes look and feel more hydrated. It has two layers: one layer of fresh Coconut Water, and one layer of Argan-infused pigments that instantly give eyes a more youthful appearance.

Directions: Shake it and then dab a little bit of shadow directly onto lids with applicator, and fingerpaint to blend. I often tend to dab it onto the back of my hand and then apply it with my finger.

Ingredients: Aqua (Water)**, Glycerin**, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice**, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Pentylene Glycol, SD Alcohol 40-B**, Sodium Olivoyl/Cocoyl Amino Acids Fructoside, Propanediol, PVP, Lactic Acid**, Benzoic Acid**, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Phenoxyethanol. May Contain: Mica (CI 77019)**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**, Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**, Ferric Ferrocyanide (CI 77510).
*ORGANIC **NATURAL

Josie Maran Coconut Watercolor Lip Stain + Shine in Pink Escape ($22.00 for Stain: 2.2g/0.08 oz Shine: 2.6 g/0.09 oz. from Josiemaran.com, Sephora and QVC): This double ended lip stain and lip gloss is absolutely stunning, and is just my kind of pink duo! The lip stain is exceedingly long wearing, and once it sets it doesn't budge all day. The softly pointed tip is a very pragmatic design choice since it allows for very precise lining and filling in of the lips. It can be worn alone, or you can layer it beneath the lip gloss for an even more lovely effect.

The lip gloss has slightly thickened consistency with just enough tackiness to be exceedingly long wearing, but without being uncomfortable or sticky. It offers a gorgeous shiny finish, and the color, while fairly pale, does not settle into lip lines. 

According to Josie Maran,

Josie Maran’s Coconut Watercolor Lip Stain + Shine is a double-ended lip stain and gloss that work to hydrate lips. Packed with Coconut Water for 14-hour color and cooling hydration, the stain saturates lips with long-wear pigment while the color-matching, Argan-infused gloss creates a pop of shine and antioxidant-rich moisture. Lips are left soft, moisturized, and vibrant for hours—wear each one alone or together for a look that's uniquely you.

Directions: wear them together or alone. Always apply the Coconut Watercolor Lip Stain to clean dry lips. Once the stain has dried on the lips, apply the gloss for a beautiful patent finish.

Gloss Ingredients: Polybutene, Dicalcium Phosphate, Octyldodecanol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride**, Silica Silylate, Glyceryl Behenate/Eicosadioate, Stearalkonium Bentonite, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Propylene Carbonate, Argania Spinosa (Argan) Kernel Oil*, Glycerin**, Magnesium Silicate**, Silica**, Phospholipids**, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice**. May Contain: Mica**, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891)**, Yellow 5 Lake (CI 19140), Red 7 Lake (CI 15850), Red 28 Lake (CI 45410), Yellow 6 Lake (CI 15985), Blue 1 Lake (CI 42090), Iron Oxides (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499)**.

Stain Ingredients: Aqua (Water)**, Glycerin**, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Water*, Butylene Glycol, Sorbitol**, PEG-150, Polysorbate 80, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, PVP, Acacia Senegal Gum**, Cocos Nucifera (Coconut) Fruit Juice**, Ammonium Glycyrrhyizate**, Sodium Benzoate, Sodium Saccharin, Sodium Hyaluronate**. May Contain: Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Red 33 (CI 17200), Red 40 (CI 16035), Blue 1 (CI 42090), Red 28 (CI 45410).

Left to Right: Argan Enlightenment Illuminizing Wand, Coconut Watercolor Eye Shadow in Rio de Rose Gold, Coconut Watercolor Lip Stain + Shine in Pink Escape (Stain alone, Gloss alone and the two layered together).

Overall Assessment: Beautiful, high quality and healthy! There are so many reasons to love these products! I will definitely be trying out more Josie Maran makeup since these three twinkling gems definitely impressed me.

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