cosmetic hairstyle: Lip gloss

Saturday, February 6, 2010

Spell Cosmetics Lipstick and Glosses pics

Got in another Spell Cosmetics

By far, my favorite of the Spell products is the lip gloss. Out of those, I am wild about 'Pamela'. It is the perfect shade for redheads.

I tried a lipstick in 'Andora'. I had seen several other reviews say that these lipstick colors are more like lip stains, and I agree with that assessment. They work as a lip smoother or conditioner, but I can't recommend it for a lipstick, unless you really want a bare touch of color. The swatch for Andora below took three passes to get it dark enough to photograph. The lipstick cases are high quality and solid. I hate cheap, rattling lipstick cases.

All Spell products are 25% off and shipped free for a year when your purchase their VIP Card

Andora - $7.99: A Parben/Phthalate, Petro Free, lipstick that is long on luxury. Infused with the finest ingredients, including cocoa butter and vitamin E. Your lips will be immersed in decadent color and rich hydration. All the Glamour, none of the guilt! Cruelty Free. (Andora: A harmonically balanced soft Mocha. Perfect for every skin tone. Leaves a gentle Lusturous finish.)

Summer - $7.99: NEW! Paraben Free (Obvious) Lip Gloss by Spell. 13 Ml gloss tubes with wand. Summer: A warm, fiery copper-bronze!

Pamela - $7.99: NEW! Paraben Free (Obvious) Lip Gloss by Spell. 13 Ml gloss tubes with wand. Pamela: An Auburn-Cinnamon, Creme Gloss!

Holly - $7.99: NEW! Paraben Free (Obvious) Lip Gloss by Spell. 13 Ml gloss tubes with wand. Holly: A mysterious, Plum-Gold Lustre!

NikkiChik - $7.99: NEW! Paraben Free (Obvious) Lip Gloss by Spell. 13 Ml gloss tubes with wand. NikkiChik: A sultry, Bordeaux, molten glow!
haul! This time I tried one of their new lipsticks along with new lipgloss shades. ($12.00).

Monday, October 26, 2009

Lip gloss

Lip gloss is a cosmetic product used primarily to give lips a mildly glossy lustre and sometimes subtle color. It is distributed as a liquid or a soft solid (not to be confused with lip balm, which generally has medicinal purposes). It can be completely clear, translucent, or various shades of opacity, including frosted, glittered, and metallic looks.
The first commercially available lip gloss was Max Factor's X-Rated, launched in 1932. The original formula was sold up until 2003, when Procter and Gamble retired the product.
Lip gloss in a tube and wand applicator format
Like lipstick, lip gloss comes in a variety of forms and may be applied in different ways. It can be contained in a small cylindrical bottle and applied with a rounded or sloped applicator wand (known as a doefoot applicator), be applied with a built in lip brush, or a small tube designed for application with the fingertip. Solid glosses come in boxes and tubes, sometimes blurring the distinction between lip gloss and lip balm.
New types of 'plumping' lip gloss contain ingredients which make the lips appear softer and plumper. These are a cheap, easy, and harmless alternatives to collagen, Restylane, Juvederm, and/or fat injections, but are often not as effective. The effects are temporary and short-lasting.