A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Question of the Week: On average, how often do you make impulse beauty purchases? What type of product is your biggest weakness?

Answer: I’d say that about 30/70 of my purchases are an impulse/considered split.  There’s nothing quite like the anticipation of spying a product on counter and getting it into your hot little hands within 5-minutes of that first look but I know that I’m far, far more likely to be disappointed by those impulse naggings than I am something that I’ve researched to the hilt.  I almost always buy my considered purchases online too… usually because I buy them after doing my research through blogs and makeupalley etc!

My biggest impulse-weakness has to be for lip products and nail polishes… mostly because they’re less likely to disappoint than something like an impulse-bought foundation.

Clumps of Mascara has found the best nail polish top coat ever. No really, it’s pretty incredible.

EauMG – is kicking off festival season with a review an indie fruity-floral perfume roll-on that reminds her of hip Southern music festivals.

Gouldylox Reviews – Can a hot scissor hair cut change your life? Or just steal your money? I did the research to find out.

Lipglossiping – goes all out gaga for a gourmand skin treat that leaves you smelling of hot-buttered popcorn. Do you know what it is yet?

My Beauty Bunny – has teamed up with The Humane Society and beauty bloggers around the world to make a video in honor of #BeCrueltyFree week. Please watch and share to help spread the cruelty free message!

Nouveau Cheap – There’s a new collection of jelly polishes now hitting drugstores! Come check out the Sally Hansen Limited Edition Palm Beach Jellies.

Pink Sith – gives you her top 10 wish list beauty items for Pantone’s Color of the year in Radiant Orchid!

Prime Beauty – goes nude (in spirit only) with the new Maybelline Dare To Go Nude Color Tattoo Eyeshadow Collection–a drugstore gem!

Phyrra – shares her Top Ten Cruelty Free Radiant Orchid Beauty picks.

we heart this – What do bacon, Mr. T, mug shots and Rosa Parks all have in common? Why don’t you click here and find out?!

Do you impulse buy?

Question of the Week: Name the last beauty product that was a failure for you.

Answer: I’ve had a few recently… from the Butter London glitter polish that never was, to the hyaluronic acid serum that smelled suspiciously of cheesy feet.  I even bought a Burt’s Bees Intense Hydration Mask for my preggo dry skin that contains Clary Sage so I’m too scared to use it incase it induces premature labour. Sigh.

Chalkboard Nails – Chalkboard Nails shares her swatches of the OPI Muppets Most Wanted collection. These soft shades are great for spring, but do they really say “Muppets?”

EauMG – has put together a guide to the best smelling hair products. If you could create your own “dream” scented hair product, what would it smell like?

Gouldylox Reviews – What do you think of letting your hair go gray? Is it a trendy time to jump on the gray hair bandwagon or would you keep your bottle color no matter what? I need to know!

Lipglossiping – It may be pink, but is theBalm’s latest Cindy-Lou Manizer really the perfect candidate for cool-toned ladies?

My Beauty Bunny – shares her favorite cruelty free Radiant Orchid makeup and nail picks on eBay. Save some cash and shop her collection!

Nouveau Cheap – Squishy jellies, vibrant cremes and fiery shimmers, all in one nail polish collection that costs $6 TOTAL? Yes and yes!

Prime Beauty – has 6 hand creams to keep your dry leathery hands looking smooth and supple with options from drugstore to luxury brands!

Phyrra – Phyrra’s ecstatic for the new Urban Decay Electric Palette! Check out the chaos inducing colors and tutorial!

we heart this – You simply won’t believe this insane amount of pigment and sass is only $6.49!

What was the last beauty product that was a failure for you?

Question of the Week: What’s your current favorite cream eyeshadow?

Answer: I’m a bit boring and tend to only wear a variation of cream/beige/neutral across the lids at the minute… so something like Estee Lauder’s Double Wear Shadow Creme in Buttercreme (discontinued), Benefit’s Creaseless Cream in R.S.V.P, or when I’m feeling more adventurous(!) MAC’s Rubenesque (not adventurous at all really, eh?)

we heart this – Our current hair crush? Briogeo! This natural line works like crazy and smells amazing…and we’re giving away three products to one lucky reader (a $68 value).

EauMG – Do you have a man in your life that needs a fragrance “upgrade”? Has he been wearing the same cologne since he was a freshman rocking tight-rolled jeans? If so, tell him to check this fragrance out.

Gouldylox Reviews – Looking for a new way to wear layered hair? This bubble pony may be just the answer.

Lipglossiping – knows the way to anyone’s heart is via their tummy and Butter London must know this too. Don’t believe me? Come check out Crumpet, it’ll make your mouth water!

My Beauty Bunny – We’re pitching for a good cause! Help spread the word about the no kill rescue organization Best Friends Animal Society and enter to win a Too Faced Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set and Chocolate Soleil Bronzer!

Nouveau Cheap – An eyeliner brush with no bristles? How does that work? Click here and all will be revealed…

Pink Sith – Comes clean about her blush addiction and shows off 2 of the Paul & Joe Beaute Spring 2014 Color Powders in Amaryllis and Azalea.

Prime Beauty – shares her secrets for her Top 10 face, eye and lip primers!

Phyrra – shares her Holy Grail Beauty Products. These products received her Editor’s Choice Award.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by we heart this – Rachel of the Beauty Professor is a triple threat; beautiful, smart and sweet. We’d hate her if we didn’t love her! Check out her review of another love of ours Armour Beauty lip gloss.

What’s your current favorite cream eyeshadow?

Question of the Week: Be honest: How long do you go between pedicures?

Answer: You what?  Is this another thing that proves I’m failing at being a well-cared for woman?  I’ve had one pedicure in my life and it left me mentally, emotionally, and almost physically scarred.  I couldn’t wear shoes for three days afterward… well, I bloody had to because I was on holiday in London at the time.  I shudder even now as I think about my poor, bleeding cuticles… seriously, never again.

The closest you’ll get me to a pedicure nowadays is a pair of nail clippers and a pumice stone, I’m done with foot-pampering.

Prime Beauty – has a fantastic drugstore find in the new Maybelline Face Studio Hi-Lights blushes and bronzers. They rival higher end brands costing twice the price!

Phyrra – Phyrra shares her tips for how to gracefully grow out a pixie cut. Tips, tricks and accessory advice!

we heart this – Want to see the gorgeous Smashbox Full Exposure palette in action on some almond shaped eyes? Click here!

Clumps of Mascara – crawls from underneath the “Haven’t Done A Video In Forever” rock and actually…does a video!

EauMG – It’s that time of the year again, Rose Week, a yearly tradition on EauMG. Take the time to stop and smell the roses.

Lipglossiping – finds her perfect red with Estee Lauder’s new Pure Color Envy Sculpting Lipsticks, can you find yours?

My Beauty Bunny – Did you know your hands are one of the first places to show the signs of aging? Fight back by entering to Win a Phenome Anti Aging Hand Therapy Cream!

Nouveau Cheap – As far as drugstore limited edition collections go, it doesn’t get much better than the Spring 2014 Dare To Go Nude collection from Maybelline. I got my hands on all six of the new Color Tattoos from this collection–here’s some swatches!

Pink Sith – Gets cute with two terminally cute lipsticks from the Paul & Joe Beauté Spring 2014 collection!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Prime Beauty – TheFabZilla is written by Kath, who not only writes about makeup, but lifestyle, fitness and some inspiration thrown into the mix. She recently introduced Weekly Chit-Chats where she talks about about the real-life dramas and dilemmas of women.

Do YOU have regular pedicures?

Question of the Week: Is there a makeup application technique that you’ve tried to master, but just can’t seem to conquer?

Answer: I’m still not particularly consistent with my eyeliner flicks!  I have a theory that just as I get used to the angles needed to create even flicks on my oddly-hooded eyes, one eyelid decides to droop another millimetre… throwing me off.

Pink Sith – is positively blushing at the name of the NARS Blush called “Sex Fantasy”. Not that she’s a prude or anything.

Prime Beauty – has finally found her Prince Charming…kinda. He is just one of the many calorie-free limited edition treats from the Valentine’s Day Collection at LUSH! Indulge yourself and your sweetheart with no guilt! Trust me, you’ll want to stock up.

Phyrra – Phyrra share all of her favorite Complexion Perfection products. Find a new favorite foundation here!

we heart this – Mega pores? Yeah, us too. Check out the latest from the Benefit POREfessional line and it can be our little secret.

Chalkboard Nails – created a geometric nail art look using the neutral shades from the brand new OPI Brazil Collection.

Clumps of Mascara – has come across an amazing mascara. No seriously. Too Faced’s Better Than False Lashes is one of the coolest mascaras that I have ever tried.

Gouldylox Reviews – These five hairsprays will change how you handle your hair.

My Beauty Bunny – Manis, manis, manis! Jen and friends get ready for Valentine’s Day with gorgeous nail art from Plush Beauty Bar. Come look and see.

Nouveau Cheap – Do you like the idea of long-wear lip colors, but hate the moisture-sucking properties that often go along with them? These might be just the ticket (and they’re only $3.50 each)

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Pink Sith – A simple yet lovely blog post about beauty. Here is a beauty epiphany from Alice In Nappyland and what a $1.99 lipstick taught her.

Is there a makeup application technique that you’ve tried to master, but just can’t seem to conquer?

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Question of the Week: Name the most expensive and inexpensive products in your current daily makeup routine.

Answer: That’s hard to answer because I chop and change my cosmetics daily.  So, I’m gonna cheat and change the question from “makeup routine” to “beauty routine”.  The most expensive would be my perfume, the Liz Earle Botanical Essence No15 which I’m completely stuck on at the moment… and I suppose my most inexpensive would be my choice of night cream, Eucerin Even Brighter Night Cream, which at under £20, is pretty affordable for a targeted piece of skincare.

Nouveau Cheap – For most of us, Bonnie Bell is synonymous with Lip Smackers lip balms. But have you seen their new nail lacquers, lip lacquers and lipsticks? Come take a peek at some swatches–they just might surprise you!

Pink Sith – takes you on an island adventure to Kauai when she tells you all about the NARS Spring 2014 Eyeshadow Duo in Kauai. It’s 72 degrees and sunny there right now!

Prime Beauty – has two major obsessions: Makeup and Chocolate! She can get her get her fix for both with the Too Faced Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Palette–it’s a cavity free sweet treat you NEED to indulge in!

Phyrra – is ready for Spring with the Kat Von D Esperanza palette! She loves it so much she’s giving one away. Open Worldwide.

we heart this – the next in the line of infamous tints is a sweet as a lollipop and as on trend as can be; check out the Radiant Orchid hued Benefit Lollitint.

Clumps of Mascara – is running her first race of the year but she’s picked the ideal lippy for her race face…Tarte’s Power Pigment!

Gouldylox Reviews – The Too Faced Chocolate Bar is sinfully delicious. Just when you thought browns were boring, think again.

Lipglossiping – ponders whether anyone would consider taking the plunge and invest in some eyebrow extensions! Well, would you?

My Beauty Bunny – Jen got a chin implant! Read all about it and why she made the decision. Plus, see the before and after pics: Why I Decided to Get Plastic Surgery.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Nouveau Cheap – Whenever one of my lovely Canadian readers says to me, “I wish there was a blog like yours, but for Canada” my response is always, “There is!” If you’re looking for Canadian drugstore beauty info and sale alerts, check out Sparkled Beauty, written by my long-time blogging pal, Halifax. She’ll hook you up!

Question of the Week: Do you color your hair? If so, do you do it yourself or do you get it professionally colored? If you do it yourself, what are some of your favorite brands?

Answer: I always do it myself, the Superdrug own range of semi-permanents are my favorite, but I tend to go one or two shades lighter than the result I want.  I use their “light brown” shade which gives me a nice ashy, not-too-dark brown result.

My Beauty Bunny – On a diet? No worries! Get your chocolate fix from the new Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette! With a mix of highly-pigmented colors in both matte and shimmer finishes it’s my new fave palette!

Nouveau Cheap – It’s been a while since a drugstore blush has truly rocked my world, but this one is so amazing that I almost want to keep it to myself (but of course I won’t).

Pink Sith – Pantone’s color of the year is a hard to define fuchsia-purple-lavender hybrid. Whatever it is, it’s called Radiant Orchid and you have so many choices for beauty and accessories!

Prime Beauty – Can’t think of a better combination than hot chocolate and makeup and that’s exactly what Too Faced has done in their Haute Chocolate Collection. See which confection you like best!

Phyrra – shares the best from NARS Spring 2014 and the Final Cut Collections.

we heart this – our favorite 13 products of 2013 range in price from $3.99 to $415. We are equal opportunity beauty junkies!

EauMG – The results are in! Announcing the winners of Perfume Pals of EauMG Best of 2013! Thank you to everyone that voted.

Gouldylox Reviews – Wondering if the foundation from Allure’s Blogger of the Year, MaskCara is worthy of the hype? This might work for you, despite not working so well for me.  Find out why!

Lipglossiping – gets up close and personal with Clinique’s new 16 Shades of Beige Collection… but is it as dull as it sounds?!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by My Beauty Bunny – I love reading and supporting fellow cruelty-free beauty blogs and one of my very favorites is Logical Harmony. Founder Tashina recently cleared up an issue I’ve been pondering as well: Are Products Sold in Airports in China Cruelty Free?

Question of the Week: So tell the truth, how do you REALLY feel about Radiant Orchid?

Answer: Couldn’t give a shiny shit to be honest.

Lipglossiping – finally gets her hands on a product that had been eluding her for months: L’oreal’s Infallible Eyeshadow in Metallic Lilac – better late than never!

My Beauty Bunny – Giveaway alert! We’ve teamed up with derma e and 15 beauty bloggers to offer a fabulous prize package of 5 natural skin care products AND a $250 Visa Gift Card!

Nouveau Cheap – put the new Maybelline Baby Skin Instant Pore Eraser to the test and compared it to three other popular face primers. How did it do? Come see for yourself!

Pink Sith – is a foundation adulterer. She can’t remain faithful to just one foundation. Check out her latest affair with Ben Nye HD Matte Foundation. Scandalous!

Prime Beauty – dishes on her Top 10 mascaras to make your lashes long, lush and bat-worthy!

we heart this – books, booze and beauty; what could be better? Check out the intoxicating Literary Liquors Collection from Literary Lacquers.

Chalkboard Nails – Emma Watson’s daring Dior Couture dress/pants combo from the Golden Globes inspires unique color blocking nail art!

EauMG – For those of us that don’t look great in purple, Victoria has put together a perfume guide that will still have you rocking Pantone’s Color of the Year, Radiant Orchid.

Gouldylox Reviews – New Light Catching Lip Colors from Bobbi Brown are too pretty to pass by! Can you even pick just one?

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Lipglossiping – Safiyah’s FOTDs and eye tutorials always impress but her head-turning use of MAC’s Copper Sparkle in this one blew me away!

Question of the Week: What were some of your favorite blog posts that you wrote in 2013?

Answer: 2013 wasn’t a great blogging year for me.  Like the girl with a little curl, when I was loving it… it was very, very good, but when I was off form, it was horrid.  Having said that, I still managed to squeeze in 311 posts over the last 12 months, so it couldn’t have been that bad!

My favourite posts are usually the ones that make me laugh to myself in a “finding yourself hilarious really isn’t the done thing” kinda way.  Either that or the FOTDs that make me look prettier than I really am and those moments when a camera really captures the beauty of a product.  C’mon, I’m a girl, with a makeup blog. This shit matters! 

So with that criteria ringing in my ears, I’d have to submit this (my favourite nail collection of the year), this (because I fell asleep that night still chuckling) and this (I couldn’t find a FOTD of me I liked v. much, so have my girl crushes instead!) as my favourite posts of last year.

Gouldylox Reviews – Want to look chiseled without the workout ? All you need are the right colors to look like you’ve been hitting the gym.

My Beauty Bunny – Start the New Year by winning a Nouveau Organica Makeup Palette – a gorgeous collection of 12 vegan and organic shades valued at $89.99!

Nouveau Cheap – It’s that time again! Here’s my list of the Best in Drugstore Beauty for 2013, otherwise known as the 5th Annual Cheapie Awards!

Prime Beauty – loves the all matte IT Cosmetics Naturally Pretty Eye Shadow Palette, but wait there’s more….it has transforming powers. Read on!

Phyrra – introduces us to a new indie company, Whip Hand Cosmetics. Find out her picks for best products!

we heart this – Pregnant with pimples? We’ve got the only ingredient you need to clear it up naturally.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber has the review and swatches of the much anticipated OPI Gwen Stefani Collection. Which shade/finish is your favorite?

Clumps of Mascara – shared 5 of her beauty resolutions with some of the other girls in the Makeup Wars.

EauMG – Have any New Year’s Resolutions? Victoria has a “guide” to perfumes that will help (or hinder) your resolutions.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Gouldylox Reviews – I don’t really read a huge number of blogs….weird, I know. But when I have the time, I love 15 Minute Beauty Fanatic. Christine always has great real world advice and fun photos!

Question of the Week: Do you switch up your skincare routine with the change of the seasons? How are you preparing for the cooler weather?

Answer: – I generally just use a heavier, creamier moisturiser and exfoliate a little more regularly to keep the flakes at bay, nothing too groundbreaking!

Chalkboard Nails – Disney fans will recognize the Titans in this Hercules nail art — thankfully, Zeus has let me borrow his thunderbolts to keep them in check!

Clumps of Mascara – changed her hair. Yes again! Check out what she did.

EauMG – This perfume sets the scene for a Lovecraft tale. Here’s a deep patchouli scent by Roxana Illuminated Perfumes.

Gouldylox Reviews – Want waves that last through sleep and a trip to the gym? This mineral totally worked for me

Lipglossiping – washes away the day’s grime with a look at what are (probably) the most expensive face wipes in the world…

My Beauty Bunny – is gearing up for the BeWell Beauty and Wellness Expo coming to Pasadena this October. Want to win tickets and a swag bag worth $300? Of course you do. Stop on by and enter!

Nouveau Cheap – I rarely declare something a new “Holy Grail” product, but in the case of this facial cleanser, it’s so good that I haven’t wanted to reach for something else in months.

Pink Sith – thinks raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens is cool and all, but she would rather tell you about her favorite Oils for face, hair, nails and body.

Prime Beauty – and other top beauty bloggers give you a peak at what’s in their purses!

Phyrra – tells you how to get sublime skin with Cover FX CC Cream Time Release Tinted Treatment SPF 30!

we heart this – have been talking about the OCC moderncraft nail lacquers for weeks. If you can only get one polish from the whole launch, get Isherwood. Seriously…

Beauty Junkies Unite – Check out the review & swatches for new Breast Cancer Awareness collection from OPI, Pink of Hearts 2013!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Chalkboard Nails – Nail Polish Society shows us her sweet-yet-tough manicure, complete with glitter that has been hand placed in the shape of a skull and crossbones!

Question of the Week: Fall is here! What makeup items are you adding to your stash to celebrate the season?

Answer: I’m adding creamy things in anticipation of my skin becoming drier, such as Dior’s Creme Blush in Bikini.  I’m also lusting after (but haven’t committed to yet) some The Balm goodies after seeing swatches on Temptalia.

Chalkboard Nails – This hand placed glitter nail art answers important questions like, “What would a mermaid look like if she was going out clubbing?”

Clumps of Mascara – In honor of Skin Care Awareness Month, I’m giving away a $150 Whole Foods gift card. The lucky winner will be able to load up on skin healthy fruits and veggies!

EauMG – shares her perfume picks for autumn 2013. From hayrides to date night, Victoria has a perfume suggestion for you!

Gouldylox Reviews – Hey Now!  I joined the Stern Universe for one morning and got the chance to ask the beautiful Lisa G how she does it.

Lipglossiping – gets technical and puts Guerlain’s latest foundation to the test, soon discovering that this scientifically-advanced base is the one testing her!

My Beauty Bunny – Blow outs go to the dogs! I had a doggy spa day thanks to the Metro Air Force Commander, a compact dog drying/grooming tool all spoiled pooches must have!

Nouveau Cheap – The Walgreens-exclusive Disney Villains Collections have landed, and one of my favorites is the e.l.f. Maleficent Look Book. Your inner villain won’t be disappointed.

Pink Sith – asks if you are doing serious damage to your hair with your flat iron. She has 5 Helpful Flat Ironing Tips for you to look your best!

Prime Beauty – takes a look at Lancôme’s the Absolu Désir Collection for Fall 2013 and it’s trés magnifique!

Phyrra – shares her most favorite cruelty free beauty products! From hair to skincare, makeup and more!

we heart this – discovers multiple levels of nude perfection, courtesy of Hourglass Femme Nude Lip Stylos.

What makeup items are you adding to your stash to celebrate the season?

Question of the Week – Name your three favorite nail color shades for Fall 2013.

Answer: – Leighton Denny Mutual Attraction, OPI Muir Muir On The Wall, and Essie For the Twill of it!

we heart this – have you checked out the new Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics moderncraft nail lacquers? We love ’em, much like Sally Bowles loves a cabaret, old chum.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Check out the new lipstick shades in the MAC Retro Matte Collection with this review & swatches of all eight shades! Which one is your favorite?

Chalkboard Nails – Big dots, little dots, red dots, teal dots! Is there such a thing as “too much” when it comes to polka dot nail art? (Psst…the answer is no!)

EauMG – Bye, bye summer! Victoria is celebrating with this video of her Most Worn Perfumes of Summer 2013.

Gouldylox Reviews – Feel like your hair is too heavy for volume? Think again!

Lipglossiping – does her best to tempt you into an Autumnal purchase, Clinique’s new All About Shadow singles are her must-have Fall beauty buy!

My Beauty Bunny – Need a new medium coverage foundation? Come take a look at my latest obsession, the NARS Radiant Creme Foundation which has my glowing!

Nouveau Cheap – The much-anticipated CoverGirl Hunger Games Catching Fire Collection is now hitting drugstores. Come take a peek at the new lipglosses and nail colors!

Pink Sith – found an all natural face serum with no silicones that firms skin and clears it too! thanks to the Adventuress Vividly Restorative Skin Purifer you can benefit too!

Prime Beauty – shows you as easy-peasy way to sculpt and contour with Lancome’s Face Sculpting Illuminating All-in- One Contour Blush and Highlighter.

Phyrra – brings you the Urban Decay Holiday 2013 Collection. You don’t want to miss this!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by we heart this – Christine from 15 Minute Beauty gathered 27 Must Know Beauty Blogger Makeup Tips, and she shared them over at Babble (and they are indeed must-know!)

What are you three favourite nail shades for Autumn?