A Makeup & Beauty Blog – Lipglossiping

Question of the Week – What essential products would you recommend to a friend who is just starting to build her beauty arsenal?

Answer: – I used to be reluctant to part with significant amounts of money, so it’d be no good trying to fill a newbie’s makeup bag with Chanel.  For starters, I’d suggest a capsule collection of: Avon Supershock Gel Eyeliner, Bourjois Healthy Mix Foundation, Collection 2000 Lasting Perfection Concealer or Maybelline mineral one, A cheap neutral eye palette, Maybelline mascara (the yellow tubed one), NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream, done.  Oh wait, blush…. ummm… a MyFace Cosmetics one I think.

Pink Sith – thinks that her Birchbox subscription is trying to break up with her based on the contents of the box from February.

Prime Beauty – takes the confusion out of the myriad of eyeliner choices on the marker and helps you decide which is for you!

Phyrra – Does the lingering Winter have you dreaming of warm getaways? Enter Phyrra & BFTE’s Tropical Pinterest Contest.

Vampy Varnish – Loves the brand new Satin Lip Pencils from NARS and is pretty sure you will find some to love as well!

we heart this – is giving away not one, not two, but SIX of their new favorite skincare product; O.R.G’s Organic Mineral Peel.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber gives you a sneak peek review of the Sweetheart Beads from the upcoming Too Faced summer 2013 collection, Hello Sunshine!

Clumps of Mascara – is absolutely in love with Maybelline’s Vivid lipsticks. How hot is this Neon Red lipstick?

EauMG – Get your chocolate fix! Victoria updated her chocolate perfume guide. Here’s a guide to yummy chocolate perfumes in a variety of price points!

Gouldylox Reviews – It’s the first ever Gouldylox Makeover Challenge! Check out how I got a long time friend to go from girl next door to glam for less than $50 at CVS/Pharmacy!

Lipglossiping – goes ooh la la over her favourite French Pharmacy skincare and offers a worldwide giveaway on her favourite pieces.

My Beauty Bunny – My Beauty Bunny is giving away Beautisol Tea Tan Glow! Go enter!

Nouveau Cheap – So I found a $1 alternative to my favorite NARS eyeshadow. Did I mention it’s only ONE dollar?

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Pink Sith – During some recent image searches I happened upon the Bloomin’ Beauty Blog. This blog is filled with great images and reviews of high end makeup, making it one of my newly favorite blogs to visit, and also dangerous for my bank account!

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Go on, fill a newbie mate’s makeup bag, I wanna hear your picks!

Question of the Week – What are your three must-have products for a home manicure?

Answer: – Oh, I like this question because I can answer it with absolute confidence!  My three can’t-live-without nail products are (in no particular order): LUSH Lemony Flutter, Mont Bleu Crystal Nail File, and Lumos High Speed Top Coat.

Nouveau Cheap – ChapStick has been releasing some yummy Limited Edition flavors over the past few years, but their new Cupcake Creations Collection really takes the cake (pun intended). Grab these babies while you can!

Pink Sith – says there can be trouble with Taupe. Can that even be possible with this taupe loving fiend? Check out her comparisons of just one taupe among many bloggers.

Prime Beauty – Prime Beauty has fallen head over stilettos for the Smashbox Love Me Collection for Spring 2013, but she has a dilemma. Should she stick with her old boyfriend or go for the handsome new stranger? Help her decide.

Phyrra – has fallen in love with a new indie company called Girly Bits! See her review, swatches and manis.

Vampy Varnish – completely loves the new Candy Sprinkles Nail Lacquer collection from Hard Candy exclusive to Walmart!

we heart this – you’ve tried Birchbox, but have you tried Birchbox Home? Who knew a citrus spritzer could give me such joy!

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber has the review & swatches of the new OPI Oz The Great and Powerful Collection!

Clumps of Mascara – is lovin’ Zoya’s Lovely nail polish collection. Spring is absolutely in the air!

EauMG – shares her favorite chocolate perfume!

Gouldylox Reviews – February is a busy month for product launches. Check out my five favorite products in February. (I couldn’t choose five, but seven didn’t sound as classy.)

Lipglossiping – takes a moment to appreciate that rare wonder of makeup doing exactly what it’s supposed to!

My Beauty Bunny – goes to the Oscars! See her photos.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Nouveau Cheap – Do you ever wonder how your favorite nail polish bloggers get those beautiful, sharp close-up shots of their manicures? One of my favorites, Jen from The Polishaholic, reveals her secrets here.

What are YOUR three must-have products for a home manicure?

My Beauty Bunny – is in love with Beautisol’s Healthy Glow! Enter to Win Beautisol Products!

Nouveau Cheap – Come see why the new Rimmel by Kate Moss Matte Lipsticks DON’T have me humming the Beverly Hills, 90210 theme song (in this case, that’s a good thing!).

Prime Beauty – tries out this fun and fresh spring look with Lancome’s In Love Spring 2013 Makeup Collection! Did she achieve her goal?

Phyrra – has found a miracle daytime moisturizer, the Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer SPF 40.

Vampy Varnish – Actually found a concealer that doesn’t make her look older in the new NARS Radiant Creamy Concealars out now!

we heart this – polish fanatics; have you seen the new for spring Sheswai Lacquer shade called Dig It? It’s a grass green with a touch of grey, and it’s ALL kinds of fabulous!

Clumps of Mascara – usually loves Maybelline mascaras, but Maybelline The Rocket ‘VolumExpress was just so so to her.

EauMG – has been fighting the flu all week. Luckily, I have found some comort in this perfume by Bottega Veneta.

Gouldylox Reviews – I asked, you answered. The results of the first ever Gouldylox Best Deep Conditioner (super informal) poll are in!

Lipglossiping – goes all out glitzy and talks about whether we need GOLD in skincare. Is it for fools only?

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by My Beauty Bunny is Moxie Reviews!

Question of the Week – What’s your go-to pedicure color? If you don’t have one, what color(s) are you looking forward to wearing on your toes this spring?

Answer – I only paint my toenails when they’re going to be on show.  Which, in this country, is never.

My Beauty Bunny – is giving away a $500 gift card from ph Skincare! (Open Worldwide!)

Nouveau Cheap – is determined to try every single drugstore BB cream on the market. For this round, she put Revlon PhotoReady BB Cream SPF30 to the test.

Prime Beauty – sifted through all the new Spring Makeup Collections to bring you the Four Prettiest Spring Blushes. You’re welcome.

Phyrra – has fallen hard for the Too Faced Air-Buffed BB Creme Snow Glow Foundation. Will you be next?

we heart this – ready for some immediate gratification? Enter our Instant Win DermOrganic giveaway (kinda like a beauty scratch off card!) and you could be one of over 100 lucky winners.

Beauty Junkies Unite – See why all five shades of the new Milani Ultrafine Liquid Eye Liners made our HOT LIST!

Clumps of Mascara – is loving how glossy CoverGirl’s newest nail polishes are. You really don’t even need a topcoat. Whoa!

Gouldylox Reviews – These setting powders are getting a bad rep as highlighters. As settings powders, however, they are pretty great.

Welcome to our new Lipstick League member, the fabulous My Beauty Bunny, who will be bringing us the latest in cruelty-free beauty every week!

Question of the Week – If you could have a shopping spree with any cosmetic brand, who would you choose?

Answer – It would have to be NARS, there’s something about the nature of the brand that makes it feel almost “collectible”.  Those eyeshadow duos… screw whether or not I’d ever use them, I just want them all regardless.  I realise that this is not a healthy obsession.

Gouldylox Reviews – Wondering what drugstore BB Cream gives great face? Check out this Foundation Half & Half with results that one reader insists must be photoshopped! (It’s not!)

Lipglossiping – puts together a bright Spring look in an attempt to defrost the winter chills!

My Beauty Bunny – My Cruelty-Free Product of the month is the DermOrganic Leave-in Treatment. See why it’s awesome!

Nouveau Cheap – What’s the closest drugstore equivalent to a $25 lipstick? In my humble opinion, it’s these new Milani Color Statement Lipsticks, which feel so sublime on the lips you won’t believe they’re under six bucks a pop.

Phyrra – is in love with Virus Insanity Eyeshadows! Check out the beautiful duochromes and holographic sparkles.

Prime Beauty – deems the new shades of Laura Mercier’s Caviar Stick Eye Colours the best on the market!

Vampy Varnish – loves the HBO show GIRLS and now Deborah Lippmann has a new nail collection out to celebrate it!

we heart this – shares their 3 latest drugstore purchases (a leave in conditioner, nail stickers and Stef’s girl crush’s new lipstick). Come on by and share yours!

Clumps of Mascara – is loving Sally Hansen’s gel nail kit. Gel nails at home? Sounds ideal!

EauMG Pamper yourself or your Valentine with one of the many pretty scented items on Victoria’s 2013 Valentine’s Gift Guide!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Gouldylox Reviews – This week, I wanted to share the blog, Oh So Pretty, The Diaries. I love their tutorials, hair ideas and descriptive photos. Check them out for some inspiration beyond reviews.

If you could have a shopping spree with any cosmetic brand, who would you choose?

Question of the Week – Is there anything in your beauty arsenal that you like to bring out for springtime (that you don’t use much during the colder months)?

Answer – No. Spring can do one. I hate Spring colours, bring back Autumn/Winter *rolls self in black eyeshadow*.  Plus, it’s still freezing here anyway.

Lipglossiping – brings out the brights with a lip colour so packed with pigment, you’ll be hard pressed not to pout with envy.

Gouldylox Reviews – I’m obsessed with this glorious waffle of creamy goodness.

Nouveau Cheap – Does the beautiful packaging of the new Flower by Drew Barrymore Color Play Créme Eyeshadows match what’s inside? Come see for yourself!

Prime Beauty – has a riddle for you. What’s pink and peach, heart shaped and imparts a glowy natural flush? Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush! Get the deets!

Phyrra – brings you a sneak peek of Jesse’s Girl Julie G Gumdrop Nail Polish!

we heart this – If you’re like us, you love a good haul post! And we’ve got one right here – check out Stef’s IMATS haul.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Check out the review & swatches for the five new Maybelline Color Tattoo Metal shades, Amber loves these cream eyeshadows because they’re great multi-taskers!

Clumps of Mascara – reminisces about the good ole’ college days and talks about that time she went to Philadelphia to volunteer for a week.

Inspire me.  Is there anything in your beauty arsenal that you like to bring out for springtime (that you don’t use much during the colder months)?

If you’re in So. California, join Lipstick League members we heart this on February 10th at Beauty for The Beasts; an event they’re co-hosting at Cristophe’s Salon that benefits animal rescue. Book a service (like a $40 blow-out) or just come for the gift bag – they’re worth $200! It’s going to be a good time for a great cause.

Question of the Week – What is your favorite face cleanser – foaming, creamy, soap, whatever – and why?

Answer – Creamy all the way!  The rest are too drying, I usually use the sort of cream cleanser that you’re supposed to remove with cotton wool… except I use a very-well-wrung-out flannel instead.

Clumps of Mascara – hasn’t been on the MAC Cosmetics bandwagon in a while and this mascara didn’t help her regain her love for the brand either.

EauMG – It’s happy hour! Pull a stool up to the bar and read this perfume review of Vince Camuto for Women.

Lipglossiping – continues exploring the brighter side of lipstick with the latest in her red lip series featuring a beautiful cherry red from Clarins.

Gouldylox Reviews – Pictures don’t lie! You won’t believe the before and after this mascara gave me. And it’s under $10!

Nouveau Cheap – The new Nivea Lip Butters have finally landed in the US! Warning: you may be tempted to eat these with a spoon (but please don’t).

Pink Sith – Has a review of the taupest taupe taupe that ever tauped taupe or as normal people call it, Sephora Collection Outrageous Prisma Chrome Metallic Eyeshadow in Taupe #6.

Prime Beauty – found a drugstore BB cream worthy of praise in Lumene’s Vitamin C+ Illuminating Anti-Age BB Cream!

Phyrra – Are you a Good Witch or a Bad Witch? Phyrra decides to be Good with the Urban Decay Disney Oz, the Great and Powerful, Glinda Palette.

Vampy Varnish – Urban Decay’s new Oz The Great and Powerful Collection is fabulous. Check out lots of photos and swatches of The Glinda Palette and The Theodora Palette!

we heart this – We’re co-hosting Beauty for The Beasts at Cristophe’s on Feb. 10, beauty to benefit animal rescue. Salon services, champagne, gift bags – we’ll see you there!

Beauty Junkies Unite – See why Amber absolutely loves MAC Party Parrot Lipstick, you won’t want to miss this hot hue!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Clumps of Mascara – Fellow beauty girl and mommy friend of mine is loving those Maybelline Vivids lipsticks as much as I am. Ishah Beauty has be wanting to haul that vibrant orange lipstick.

What’s your preferred type of cleanser?

Question of the Week – Do you think cosmetic ads should have a disclaimer if they use excessive photoshop, false lashes and such?

Answer – I’d like to see the use of false lashes in mascara ads banned completely.  I mean, what is the actual point?

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber puts Maybelline’s newest mascara to the test, The Rocket Volum’ Express. See the before and after pics to decide if it’s for you!

Clumps of Mascara – is lovin’ Clinique’s super intense lip balms. You pretty much need to haul them all. Seriously.

EauMG – talks about one of her favorite perfumes – regular ‘ole Chanel Coco.

Lipglossiping – explores the sweeter side of Jo Malone with the brand’s Spring 2013 fragrance launch.

Gouldylox Reviews – Ever want to grow a new finger? This cream might be able to do just that. Or maybe just reduce fine lines. Either way, this is a real thing.

Nouveau Cheap – Wet n Wild’s first-ever eyeshadow primer might just be my favorite primer of the year, and it’s only January. Click here to find out why.

Pink Sith – Has Chantecaille “Jumped the Shark” with their latest Save The Sharks 4 pan palette? Find out in this very honest review.

Prime Beauty – steps out of her brown/bronze/beige neutral comfort zone with bareMinerals new Remix Collection, a color-lovers delight!

Vampy Varnish – Thinks the new Nicole by OPI 2013 Nail Lacquers are pretty great, and at a drugstore near you soon!

we heart this – MAC Strength shows us a lip color combo that’s a one, two punch!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Beauty Junkies Unite – This post from Jessica at Beautezine made me swoon over the new Maybelline Color Sensational Vivids Lipsticks!

What are your thoughts on post-production trickery when it comes to beauty and cosmetic ads?

Congratulations to our very own Brittany of Clumps of Mascara who gave birth to a beautiful baby girl this week! She’s already following in her mama’s fabulous footsteps (check out the adorable cosmetic case that was awaiting her arrival!).

Question of the Week – Is there a beauty brand that has very rarely, if ever, failed you? If so, enlighten us and tell us why you think their products work so well for you.

Answer – Nope, I’ve never experienced brand zen… have you?

we heart this – Want to win $73 worth of Argan Oil haircare from DermOrganic? Visit us and you could!

Beauty Junkies Unite – You will not want to miss this peek of the new blush for Spring from Too Faced! It’s called Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush, and perfect it is!

EauMG – Join me at the discotheque as a I review inde perfume line Smell Bent The Sunset People Collection.

Nouveau Cheap – 2012 was a record-breaking year for new drugstore beauty products, but my Best-Of list for 2012 includes my absolute favorites in 30 categories.

Pink Sith – Is entranced by the Senna Cosmetics Haute Nudes Palette in Mystic. And yes, there is a taupe!

Prime Beauty – recalls her days as a ballerina as she tries different makeup looks with Laura Mercier’s Arabesque Collection for Spring 2013.

Phyrra – gets into nudes with Urban Decay Naked Nail Polish Collection!

Vampy Varnish – Loves the new Too Faced Boudoir Beauty collection for spring 2013!

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by we heart this – You know her, you love her, you wonder how in the world she does it all. She’s Temptalia, and I loved her look this week at the new China Glaze Glitz Bits ‘n’ Pieces collection.

Question of the Week – What’s your least expensive yet most effective beauty tip/product?

Answer – Ooooh, good question!  My favourite eyebrow brush (that I use daily) is a Revlon Vital Radiance one that you can buy in poundland… does that count?!

Vampy Varnish – Is in love with the new Urban Decay Naked Beauty Balm! Check out why!

we heart this – the beauty cruise director, Stef, choose the top 12 beauty products of 2012 that most floated her boat.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Get the scoop on the latest from Urban Decay…check out the review & swatches for the new NAKED Nail Kit!

Clumps of Mascara – actually gave a mascara a 5 out of 5. This hardly ever happens! Check out which mascara made her go gaga.

EauMG – Do you have any perfume New Year’s Resolutions?

Lipglossiping – hides all the Christmas chocolates and resolves to jump back on the weight-watching wagon, anyone else being the ultimate New Year cliche?

Gouldylox Reviews – Ever want your own before and after experience? Join the beauty bootcamp and make it happen in 2013.

Nouveau Cheap – For my birthday, I told myself that I was going to treat myself to some fun bath products and not even think about testing or reviewing them. But man, these body washes are so delightful that I just couldn’t stop myself from reviewing them afterall.

Pink Sith – is giving away an Argan Oil Infused Hair Care Set from DermOrganics. Enter today!

Prime Beauty – is having fun creating a plethora of nail looks with Le Metier de Beaute’s Holiday Nail Lacquers. The Deck the Nails duo are shimmering overlays and Bright as Night are deep jewel tones including the new Pantone color for 2013-Emerald! See what combinations she created!

Phyrra – shares her first impressions of the Urban Decay Naked Skin Beauty Balm.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Vampy Varnish – I chose Chalkboard Nails and her amazing black spotted and neon abstract nails as my guest post this week because I think she’s amazingly talented, and this is a super cool look!

C’mon ladies, tell me – what’s your least expensive yet most effective beauty tip/product?

Question of the Week – Finish this sentence with a beauty item: You can never have enough _________.

Answer – Easy, peasy…. RED LIPSTICK!

Question of the Week – Finish this sentence with a beauty item: You can never have enough _________.

Pink Sith – The Pink Sith is no fashion icon…yet, but with the help of Baublebar.com and essie nail polish collaboration she’s on her way to looking a bit more put together

Prime Beauty – goes for a glitzy holiday look for her birthday celebration using Laura Mercier’s Illuminating Eye Colour.

Phyrra – shares the Makeup Wars Holiday Wish List! See what Beauty Bloggers are wishing for this Holiday Season.

Vampy Varnish – thinks the new Benefit World Famous Neutrals Eyeshadow Kits are super cute and priced nice!

we heart this – asks if you want to see some new winter beauty products (including a Glittertastic polish from the latest China Glaze collection)? Well…do you?

Beauty Junkies Unite – Amber just tried a $265 facial peel, so that you don’t have to. Or maybe you DO after seeing how to get ready, set, and glow with Le Métier de Beauté’s CHEM60 Pro-Peel & GLOW10ai Mask Set!

EauMG shares her 2012 Holiday Gift Guide for Natural Beauties containing her favorite all-natural, indie beauty products and fragrances!

Lipglossiping – feels the chill as she sets her sights on the best ways to keep your feet warm this winter!

Nouveau Cheap – If you love glitter, and you haven’t seen the new polishes from the Revlon Bubble Gum Days Urban Nights Collection yet, you kind of need to click right here.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Pink Sith – One of the first makeup blogs I started to read was A Touch Of Blusher. Showing a wide variety of Asian and European Makeup brands, A Touch Of Blusher is still one of my favorite go to blogs for catching up on the latest collections from Asia and Europe!

Your turn, finish this sentence with a beauty item: You can never have enough _________.

Nouveau Cheap – has a lot to say about the new Liquid Metal eyeliners from Physicians Formula. Are they for you? Come see!

Pink Sith – has a SASSY review of mark. Very Sassy Eau de Parfum! Plus she is giving away three fragrance pencils to one lucky winner. Enter today!

Prime Beauty – is in a giving mood this holiday season. Enter to win her first prize, the Limited Edition bareMinerals The Star Treatment Eyeshadow Palette in the Prime Beauty Holiday Gifting Extravaganza!

Phyrra – says you must see the Winter Prism eve eyeshadows from the Silk Naturals Holiday 2012 Collection!

we heart this – swoons over the most swoon-worthy holiday gift they’ve seen to date; the MAKE UP FOR EVER Ultimate Eye Liner Collection.

Beauty Junkies Unite – Pantone just announced the 2013 color of the year—emerald! Check out some of my emerald beauty picks to start the trend early.

Clumps of Mascara – is attempting to help keep you ash free this winter by giving away some delightful Eucerin moisturizers. 5 lucky folx will win!

EauMG – Oxblood, leather, peplum, winter white…Victoria is pairing Fall/Winter 2012 fashion trends with perfume!

Gouldylox Reviews – Tired of the holiday glitter, but want a bright, beautiful look? Check out this FOTD from Three Custom Color and Le Metier de Beaute.

Guest Post of the Week, as chosen by Nouveau Cheap – I’ve been stalking Honor’s blog for a few months now and I can’t get enough. Home Heart Craft is chock full of thrifty but adorable DIY projects for the home, as well as “get the look” DIY fashion projects that you can do in minutes and require no heavy machinery (yay!). My favorite: these DIY adorable headbands that will have you eyeing every cute ribbon you see this holiday season in a whole different light.