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10May

How to Line Your Lips

by layla Make-up

I swear, sometimes lip liner makes me feel like the most uncoordinated person to have ever lived. On the one hand, it should be easy, right? I mean, if a kindergartner can trace a picture of a unicorn in a coloring book, a grown woman should be able to outline her lips, but nooo! try it sometime with a dark plummy black or red. Not easy. drawing a symmetrical, even outline can be a lot harder than it looks, especially with really bright or dark shades.

Breaking the whole process down into baby steps helps, like using short strokes with the pencil and drawing the lines on my upper lip in an upward direction.

This video is a little different than my usual review videos. It’s more on the instructional side. I hope you find it helpful, and I hope it inspires you to rock a good lip liner soon. Now’s a great time for deep plums, reds and browns.

Products mentioned

Nuxe Reve de Miel Lip Balm ($19)

Hourglass Panoramic Lip Pencil in Raven ($28)

MAC Matte Lipstick in lady danger ($17)

As always, thank you for watching.

Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,

Karen

9May

Happy Thanksgiving

by layla Make-up

pleased Thanksgiving, my sweet friend, and thank you very much.

I don’t tell you that often enough — how grateful I am for your friendship and companionship over all these years. thank you for your funny stories, your baby carrier suggestions (and other baby-related recs and advice), your banana bread recipes (YUM!), your compassion, your cat stories (and your canine and bunny stories, too!), your Trader Joe’s recommendations, your film recs, your TV recs (OMG, GLENN!), your makeup recs (obvs), your book recs, and the peeks you’ve given me into your life.

You have literally made my life these past — practically nine years (!) — and I’m eternally grateful for it.

I love you. I hope you’re having a fantastic holiday.

Your tabby nephew also sends his regards, BTW. We went out first thing this morning literally before the crack of dawn, in the dark, at like 6 am, when I could still see my breath in the cold, because Tabs loves skulking around in the dark. and I do too, truthfully. The world is so quiet and peaceful, and it’s a good time to think, ya know? — outside with my cat on his leash… LOL.

We’re all set for our little T-giving feast over here. My brother is expected to be driving up from the city, and then it’ll just be him, me, El Hub, Tabs and baby Girl. I picked up a pre-cooked turkey from a deli this year, so we’ll see how that turns out (fingers crossed).

Enjoy the rest of your day, my friend. I’ll speak with you soon.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen

8May

How I rock Pink Eyeshadow (A partnership With Jen as well as Anna)

by layla Make-up

using the metropolitan Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow combination ($58)
I may have pointed out this when or twice before (or three times or four), however I absolutely like pink makeup. I believe pink is a excellent method to wear subtle color, as well as considering that I’ve never satisfied a pink eyeshadow I don’t like, I believed it would be fun to work together with Jen as well as Anna, who’ll be sharing their looks soon, as well as show you one method that each of us likes to wear pink eyeshadow.

The look I’m using at the top is exactly how I like to rock pink eyeshadow, as well as I have to say thanks to some remarkable visitors for the inspiration! One visitor pointed out that the Maybelline color Tattoo 24HR Concentrated crayons would be excellent as eyeshadow bases, as well as one more raved about the metropolitan Decay x Gwen Stefani Eyeshadow Palette.

I took the comments to heart as well as utilized them both for this resilient pink look. Thanks so much, ladies! I like hearing your comments, concerns as well as tips, so keep them coming! Seriously, the comments make my day

To accomplish this look, I utilized Maybelline color Tattoo 25HR Concentrated Crayon in Pink Parfait as a base around my eyelids, then used Zone from the metropolitan Decay x Gwen Stefani combination in my crease utilizing a Morphe E22 brush.

With the Zoeva Luxe Smoky Shader clean (first pointed out in this publish on Zoeva), I packed Harajuku onto my lids, as well as Harajuku, by the way, is a pink lover’s dream! It’s hot pink as well as sparkly, however when utilized with zone it’s not as well bright.

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And then on my brows I utilized ColourPop Cosmetics Brow Pencil in Black N’ brown as well as as well dealt with much better Than Sex Mascara on my lashes.

I like exactly how this look turned out as well as am currently consumed with this Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss!
For my base, I utilized Becca Aqua luminous foundation in warm Honey, as well as this was my very first time utilizing this foundation. For the record, it’s amazing! I’ve tried other glowy foundations (I’ve examined Giorgio Armani Maestro glow as well as L’oreal Lumi Cushion), however this is most likely my preferred so far since of the buildable protection as well as longevity.

There’s no such thing as as well much pink!

On my cheeks, I utilized MAC wonderful as Cocoa blush, which is my go-to when I want a natural blush that won’t clash with the rest of my makeup. I likewise utilized Anastasia Beverly Hills Riviera Illuminator to highlight.

The Anastasia Beverly Hills Illuminators are excellent since they add a truly quite sheen that doesn’t highlight pores.

On my lips, I utilized Anastasia Beverly Hills lipgloss in dirty Lilac, and I am consumed with this gloss. It’s the best pinky/lavender.

Which reminds me, I am so pleased with the ABH lip glosses (I have a publish on my favorites from Anastasia Beverly Hills on my blog) as well as believe these are the very best lip glosses in my collection.

All pink everything!
So, exactly how do you rock pink eyeshadow? You understand the drill… Spill your favorites in the comments!

5May

No more crazy Clown Cheeks! two tricks to get Your blush to look as natural as possible

by layla Make-up

Blush, babe!
Why is natural-looking blush so difficult to do?

In the grand plan of makeup application, it’s not like eyeshadow, where sometimes you’re blending four or five colors on your lids. blush is usually just one shade on a fairly big area. It’s not as precise as putting color in the upper crease, so why is it so freakin’ difficult to make blush look natural?

This provided me a difficult time for many years as well as still does from time to time, however right here are two tips that truly help. When I discovered these, it was like the clouds had parted, as well as I heard angels singing, AHHHHH! more importantly, I wasn’t rollin’ around town anymore with two small circles on my cheeks (WHICH, OMG, I’VE totally DONE!).

Anyway, right here are two things I do when I’m going for the most natural-looking blush.

Reduce any type of redness, as well as prep your canvas first

This one is truly useful for the most natural-looking blush. as opposed to just applying blush over bare skin, always begin by evening out your skin tone as much as possible by concealing any type of areas of redness at all (like from pimples) on as well as around your cheeks, since you want your base as close to perfect as you can potentially get it before you apply your blush on top.

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If you put something pigmented like a blush on top of an area that already has color — like on top of a red pimple — your blush will highlight the area even more, so prep your canvas first. apply your foundation and/or concealer anywhere you requirement it, as well as then apply your blush. That method it’ll look like a natural sweep of color going across your cheeks.

Apply your deal with powder before your blush

The next tip is to apply your powder blush (if a powder blush is your specific blush poison, as well as it occurs to be mine) on top of your deal with powder, instead of the other method around. So, if you’re starting with primer, you’d apply your foundation as well as concealer next, then your deal with powder, as well as then your blush.

Because products like to latch on to creams, as well as foundations are creamy products, if you apply a powder blush directly on top of your foundation, any type of areas that have more product on them will grab more of your blush, leaving with you some unequal patches of more intense blush color on your cheeks.

Instead, if you apply your deal with powder on top of your foundation, your foundation will grab the deal with powder very first (instead of your blush).

One benefit is that since your deal with powder color is most likely similar to your foundation color, it won’t appear uneven. one more benefit is that the deal with powder provides your powder blush a base layer with a similar structure (a powder), like a cushion, as well as generally it’s easier to blend similar structures together, like creams with creams, as well as powders with powders.

That layer of deal with powder acts as a pillow for your blush as well as makes it much easier to scoot those blush grains along as well as blend them out. The result is more natural-looking blush.

All about that leggings life

OK, so I totally went there. I bought a pair of Zella High midsection Leggings, as well as ya understand what? I’m truly excited about them!

I have a few pairs of leggings from Zella that are all mid- to low-waist, as well as ever since I had the baby, um…I haven’t been able to get back into them. They don’t in shape me the exact same method they utilized to — specifically, my stomach hangs over the waistband. So, I’ve been wanting a pair of leggings that hold whatever in, a.k.a mom denim style. as well as ya understand what? Whatever, I’m awesome with it. I saw these high-waist leggings on the Nordstrom website, checked out all the great evaluations as well as was like, darnit, I’m just gonna go there.

I’m still waiting on them to find in… When they arrive, do you want me to evaluation them? LOL! I have reviewed workout gear on MBB before. If you believe I should, let me know.

LONG online LEGGINGS!

Your friendly community beauty addict,

Karen

4May

Makeup as well as beauty blog Monday Poll, Vol. 445

by layla Make-up

Mmmm, persimmons!
You may be wondering, “So what in tarnation is this Monday Poll thing anyway!?”

Well, it isn’t precisely a poll. It’s more of a constantly evolving (devolving?), somewhat random listing of concerns I’ve been putting out to visitors every Monday morning for the past nine (!) years. (It’s like a kickstart for your brain.) I’ve always enjoyed reading your answers in the comments, as well as I hope you enjoy reading mine.

London, Paris, LA or Tokyo?

Bonjour, Paris! Today, Paris, for sure, since I’m in the mood to eat yummy French things. Also, I like bit French infants with their bit French accents. THEY’RE SO CUTE! I believe it would be so cool, too, if Connor grew up speaking French. She’d be this bit half Oriental infant speaking French.

And the architecture, the history, the art as well as the stylish people who trip around on bicycles with loaves of bread under their arm. In this specific fantasy, I wear red lipstick as well as high heels daily as well as bring a truly long, elegant umbrella as I walk to my office where I do something fabulous, of course, like compose copy for Chanel.

2. Do you ever wear men’s fragrances?

I just completed rocking Dolce as well as Gabbana Light Blue Men’s shower Gel daily for about three months up until I utilized up the bottle, so the short response to this concern is “yes.”

3. have you ever driven a traditional car?

Nope. Not that I’m a poor driver, since I’m not, however I don’t believe you should trust me with your teal ’57 Chevy that you lovingly brought back from the ground up with your bare hands since I’d most likely be so stressed out about putting a dent in it that the stress of putting a dent in it would most likely lead me to put a dent in it.

4. Are you using false lashes today?

Nope, just a coat of mascara today.

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OK…not just “a” coat. perhaps like five coats!

No false lashes today, however perhaps later this week.

It’s funny, however if you watch sufficient YouTube videos, you begin to believe that every woman who uses makeup likewise uses false lashes every day, which is just not even true! For typical life, I wear false lashes perhaps when or twice a month. The primary reason I wear false lashes is for makeup looks on the blog.

5. Is the inside of your handbag neat or messy?

You don’t want to look inside my handbag unless you want to see inside a nightmare, haha.

It’s super untidy right now. There are receipts I requirement to data away, half a lots lipsticks rolling around, an empty plastic bag that was at one time utilized to bring Connor’s binky… as well as those are just the tip of the iceberg.

6. who was the last person you held hands with?

It was Connor. She wraps her bit infant fingers around one of my fingers when I feed her.

I provide you…fruit!

I don’t understand why, however fruit always tastes much better to me when somebody else peels it.

I mean, I’ll happily laundry a piece of fruit for myself as well as eat it with the peel on, however when my mom came over the other day, she peeled the persimmons in the photo at the top as well as arranged them so cutely as well as sweetly in a bowl. It was nice.

Happy Monday, my friend. I truly hope today goes smoothly for you. Please have a wonderful week. I’ll talk to you soon.

P.S. right here are the concerns to copy as well as paste…

1. London, Paris, LA or Tokyo?
2. Do you ever wear men’s fragrances?
3. have you ever driven a traditional car?
4. Are you using false lashes today?
5. Is the inside of your handbag neat or messy?
6. who was the last person you held hands with?

1May

The best in appeal From the Boot, Vol. 5: WYCON Cosmetics

by layla Make-up

WYCON Soft Mousse Eyeshadow in 16 and WYCON Long-Lasting eyeliner in 16 strong Coffee on my eyes, and WYCON Long-Lasting liquid Lipstick in 20 Fragola on my lips
Are you satisfied with your name?

Isn’t it funny that the one thing that represents us the most is not for us to decide? parents have a such a substantial responsibility, I think!

Personally, I’m quite satisfied with Carolina. I especially like the fact that it’s pretty uncommon (at least among people of my generation, in the Bologna area).

Did you know that I’m the only Carolina Braina in the world? Well, undoubtedly you didn’t… but yeah, Braina is a last name only my family have, and I’m the only one named Carolina.

It would be so odd if there were someone else with the same name as I… how do the people out there with very common names feel about that?

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But anyways, what I indicated to say before going off on a major tangent here was that, apparently, WYCON Cosmetics wasn’t satisfied with their previous name, “WJCON”, and last year made a decision to substitute J with Y. That’s why you’ll see two different spellings in the pictures.

You may remember from my Insider’s guide to makeup shopping in Italy that WYCON is a KIKO-style brand that, just like KIKO, is only sold in the brand’s own standalone stores. It’s a younger company than their a lot more popular competitor, and absolutely not as omnipresent, but I think the quality of their products (at least those I’ve tried) is comparable.

Let’s have a look at my favorite picks!

L-R: WYCON liquid Lipsticks in 20 Fragola and 03 Rosa Antico, WYCON Matt Sublime Lipsticks in 629 and 618, WYCON Long-Lasting eyeliner in 16 strong Coffee, and WYCON Soft Mousse Eyeshadows in 11 and 16
WYCON Long-Lasting liquid Lipsticks in 03 Rosa Antico & 20 Fragola

WYCON Long-Lasting liquid Lipstick in 03 Rosa Antico

WYCON Long-Lasting liquid Lipstick in 20 Fragola
If you’re a fan of liquid lipsticks, WYCON’s formula is one you shouldn’t miss. It lasts well on the lips without crumbling off and isn’t particularly drying. among 34 shades, you’ll be sure to find at least one that floats your boat. Personally, I’m in love with shade 20, while I’m not so sure about 03 (it looked different in the store’s lighting), but the formula is equally amazing.

WYCON Matt Sublime Lipsticks in 618 & 629

WYCON Matt Sublime Lipstick in 618
WYCON Matt Sublime Lipstick in 629
As I said before, I have a soft spot for comfortable-to-wear matte lipsticks in bold shades, and my WYCON Matt Sublimes fit that description perfectly. 618 (which, sadly, seems to have been discontinued) is a fun summer shade, while 629 is just the most stunning warm red.

WYCON Long-Lasting eyeliner in 16 strong Coffee

Among all of the eyeliners I’ve tried, the WYCON Long-Lasting eyeliner in 16 strong Coffee might very well be the one that lasts the longest on the waterline. I highly, highly recommend it! Besides its bomb enduring power, I also really like its dark brown hue, as it works really well to define the eyes, without being as extreme as your normal black.

WYCON Soft Mousse Eyeshadows in 11 and 16

For basic daytime looks, I love using cream eyeshadows, and these two from WYCON are substantial favorites of mine. They apply easily and evenly to the lids, and their wear-time is impressive.

Shade 11 is a pretty rose gold that gives lids the nicest luminosity, while shade 16 is a reddish bronze that would look remarkable on green eyes, but I really like it on my brown eyes as well.

If on your next trip to Italy you want to have a look at WYCON products, make sure you check out their store locator, first!

29Apr

The Day in Beauty, Vol. 1: The bit book of Skin Care, Giorgio Armani Maestro glow Foundation, hourglass Lip Oil, as well as Naps

by layla Make-up

I’m trying something a bit different today — a different type of blog publish — something other than a makeup review, because, guuurl…my @ss is tired. third trimester is no joke.

A few weeks back my good friend Jen as well as I were texting back as well as forth, as well as she was like, “I dislike to break this to ya, however the third trimester is really, truly hard.”

And she was not kidding. as well as it’s not just difficult because, ya know, the achy hips as well as lower back, the shortness of breath, or exactly how it feels like the last leg of a long, drawn-out race (like running three marathons back to back), however it’s just… I didn’t expect being this tired. I’m truly worn out — like, ridiculously tired.

I’m so tired, as a matter of fact, that I believe I’m going to take a nap. A extremely long, charming nap.

But first, can we chat?

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So…last night I started reading a new book.

Well, it’s new for me, however I believe it’s been on shelves for a while. It’s called The bit book of Skin Care: Korean appeal tricks for Healthy, radiant Skin, as well as it’s by a lady named Charlotte Cho (she has a website, Soko Glam, where she offers Korean appeal products, as well as she’s likewise an esthetician).

The book is about Charlotte’s life, her experiences as well as the Korean skin care process. Charlotte was increased in southern California, however she later transferred to Seoul, Korea, for work (she’s Korean, by the way).

I don’t understand if you’re extremely familiar with Korean skin care products, however they’ve grown rather prominent right here lately in the U.S. (one of my preferred Korean skin care brands is AmorePacific).

The book goes into the process, the approach as well as likewise listings a few of Charlotte’s preferred Korean skin care products, all of which she tests on her website. as well as then there’s likewise some fascinating bits as well as insights into what it’s like to online in Seoul.

It’s been quite fascinating so far, as well as there’s excellent stuff such as this adorable illustrated 10-step (YES, 10 STEP) Korean skin care infographic…

The process kinda speaks to me, since I understand exactly how I am with makeup — I tend to make things a bit a lot more challenging than they requirement to be (Ooh! only 10 steps!? Let’s do this!) — however these days, with as worn out as I’ve been, I’d rather just laundry my face, put on some sunscreen, as well as phone call it a day, LOL!

Anywho, I flipped with the book last night before bed, as well as I believe it may have even assisted me sleep! I slept nearly all the method with the night, as well as say thanks to goodness for that since I haven’t been sleeping well lately. I felt excellent today, however I haven’t truly been feeling that psychologically excellent lately…so I went to the physician earlier this afternoon.

The doctor, actually, was a therapist, as well as I believe I’m going to see her on a regular basis every so often. I don’t understand if it’s just since I’m a naturally moody, innovative person, however I feel like I might utilize some additional one-on-one support.

So, I’m going to be doing that, as well as not just with the end of my pregnancy. I believe I’ll be keeping it up long term…

I’m looking ahead to just speaking to somebody new about things as well as perhaps even discover some new methods to frame the conversation in my head, if that makes any type of sense. So that’s what I did this afternoon, as well as it’s likewise why I’m currently not using any type of makeup. None. Nada. Zip.

Because after I got up this morning, I had things to do, so I started doing them before I put on my makeup. then I had to dash out of the house!

Actually, I haven’t used any type of makeup in — wait on it — two days!

But when I do lastly put on makeup again, I’m looking ahead to trying this new foundation by Giorgio Armani called Maestro Glow. It’s a serum foundation — thin formula, includes a dropper, that type of thing — with a dewy finish.

Giorgio Armani already has a foundation in their long-term line called Maestro combination Makeup, however this Maestro is different. It has a likewise thin consistency, however a lot more of a glow, as well as it likewise has broad-spectrum SPF 30 (I can’t keep in mind if the original Maestro does too).

I’m truly looking ahead to costs a lot more time with the texture, since I played with it a bit last weekend. I put some on my face, as well as it was so incredibly lightweight that it felt like nothing at all — just precisely like bare skin. I don’t understand if it’s going to have sufficient protection for me since it’s likewise incredibly sheer, however we’ll figure it out. I believe it’ll most likely be a great foundation for summer, when I don’t want to wear heavy makeup on my face. It’s $64 (!) as well as comes out next month with a new primer (also $64).

Um…the only actual (quote) “makeup” (unquote) I’m using today is the No. 28 Lip Oil by hourglass — the best, most comfortable, most moisturizing lip oil understood to womankind (at least this woman). The only thing is the price… It’s $42, so if you ever feel like using a extremely expensive lip balm, and/or you requirement something ridiculously hydrating, it’s excellent (maybe for the next Sephora VIB sale). I wear everything the time with a nude pencil. I’ll line my lips with the pencil, fill them in, then pop this on top as well as yay! — a mega moisturized nude lip.

I hope things are going well on your end. I believe I’m gonna go take that nap now… infant woman just kicked me, by the way, so I assumption she wants me to tell you “Hi.” talk to you soon.

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

25Apr

I Didn’t understand They brought drugstore products in the appeal section at Nordstrom rack

by layla Make-up

Novato is a sleepy bit town. There’s Napa north of us, Oakland to the east across the Bay, as well as San Francisco to the south, however Novato itself isn’t a hotbed of enjoyment as well as activity (unless you count the big raging star celebrations thrown by Tabs).

Sometimes, though, interesting things do occur here…like we just got a Nordstrom Rack.

It’s only been open a couple weeks, however I’ve already gone twice, as well as I’ve discovered a valuable. Basically, if you walk there trying to find something specific, like a white scoop-neck tee, great luck to you. may the gods be with you! since the store need to be a quarter of a mile long. It’s HUGE, as well as you absolutely have to be in the mood for a treasure hunt.

They likewise have quite great appeal section, which, thankfully, is a lot more contained than the garments as well as shoe areas, as well as you can go browse the shelves in a affordable amount of time. It’s all extremely neat as well as tidy.

They bring a mix of drugstore (weird!) as well as high-end products, too, which I’m presuming will modification often, however when I was there last Friday, I saw some body care from Neutrogena as well as Burt’s Bees, as well as I likewise saw a makeup screen for NYX.

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In general, they don’t bring whatever from a line, however it seemed like a great amount of stuff as well as much better than normal prices. Like, I saw a bottle of Neutrogena Ultra gentle everyday Cleanser for $7.97, as well as I believe it’s usually $10 at Ulta.

I freaked out a bit when I saw this Bliss screen (I looove Bliss lotions). I discovered this massive tube of Grapefruit+ Aloe Body Butter marked down to $16.97 from $49! What a steal.

And I likewise identified some Sephora makeup regulars from metropolitan Decay, as well Faced, Lancôme, YSL, Caudalie, Smashbox as well as Bobbi Brown, among others, as well as whatever was discounted between $5-10 off the routine price.

Some of the products from older collections were marked down even more, like metropolitan Decay’s Alice with the Looking Glass Collection, which was on sale for $29.97 instead of the original $60.

They likewise bring fragrances, too!

It’s absolutely gonna be a location I regular for makeup as well as appeal discounts, however I don’t understand about going in there for clothes… There were as well lots of racks. It was waaay as well much stimulus for me.

Have you ever been to a Nordstrom Rack? exactly how do you feel about huge outlet stores like that? Do you get into buying treasure hunt-style, or do you like going to stores that are hyper organized?

Your friendly community appeal addict,

Karen

22Apr

Power Colors! The Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipsticks

by layla Make-up

Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte in Commanding
I was having a tough morning today, and by the time I sat down to get ready for the day, I needed a serious pick-me-up.

I remembered that one of my favorite professors in school shared her secret to getting over her nerves and insecurities.

Lipstick.

She says that everyone has a power color, and hers is pink. Whenever she has to speak in front of large crowds or finds herself in a situation where she may be nervous, she wears hot pink lipstick.

She says it gives her an edge, a decent dose of sass, and reminds her to be herself, because you can’t cower down when you’re wearing a bold lip. You have to own it.

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So, today I wore a fur coat and a bold lip, because I can.

My power color changes, but today I went with the Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick in Commanding ($30), because on these particularly rough days, I need a bullet.

Like, a lipstick bullet.

Liquid lipstick and glosses don’t hold the same figurative power for me as a classic bullet.

Also, the packaging. how can you feel down when you’re holding lipstick made from actual goddess magic in your hands? It’s simple yet substantial with an engraved lid and navy casing with gold accents.

They also close magnetically, which is so satisfying.

Putting this lipstick on even feels like a power move.

Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte packaging
Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte in Neon Azalea, Volatile, Commanding, and Shameless Violet
My lips are always moderately dry, so prepping them is crucial for me. When adequately conditioned, these lipsticks glide on evenly and last between 3-4 hours (with no lipliner!), even through light eating and drinking.

The formula is smooth and richly pigmented. It’s hard to mess up application with these guys. They have a subtle vanilla scent, too, which doesn’t last, and therefore doesn’t bother me.

Left to right: Commanding, Shameless Violet, Neon Azalea, and Volatile. In hand: Neon Azalea and Shameless Violet

Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick in Commanding

Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick in Shameless Violet
Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick in Neon Azalea
Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick in Volatile

Aside from loving these lipsticks for lifting my spirits, which they do, I also love the shape of the bullet. They have the typical slant, but not the point, so they really are quite lovely for lip sculpting. The shape fits the contours of my Cupid’s bow perfectly without making the peaks too sharp.

Sometimes I like to buff out the edges with a lip brush or a cotton bud for a softer, lived-in look.

Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipstick (L) bullet comparison
When you’re having “one of those days,” do you ever turn to beauty products? What are your go-to’s?

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Makeup as well as beauty blog Monday Poll, Vol. 445

The best in appeal From the Boot, Vol. 5: WYCON Cosmetics

The Day in Beauty, Vol. 1: The bit book of Skin Care, Giorgio Armani Maestro glow Foundation, hourglass Lip Oil, as well as Naps

I Didn’t understand They brought drugstore products in the appeal section at Nordstrom rack

Power Colors! The Estée Lauder Pure color Envy Matte sculpting Lipsticks