A Little Bit | etc. Logo

YSL

Sheer Nude Lip Colors

| , , , , , ,

More nude sheer lip colors have been added to my collection – making my final total somewhere in the millions I would assume. (kidding, sort of) They are all new launches and are the perfect lip to welcome spring.
1. YSL Glossy Stain in 208 Wet Nude from the Pop Water Collection – This is my second one of the YSL Glossy Stains and they are growing on me. They are not my favorite lip formula of all time, but I do like how long they last on my lips along with the color range. I picked up this new release and thought it would be a beautiful coral nude for spring. It definitely skews a bit more pink on me than I anticipated but I still love the color on my lips. Typically I need to add a balm or nourishing gloss over top to keep my lips hydrated throughout the day, but the base color of the glossy stain wears at least 8-10 hours on my lips.
2. .mark All Butter Now Lip Treat in Bare All – The formula of this balm is nice because it makes my lips feel smooth and hydrated but also gives more coverage than similar balm formulas. This shade looks a bit more brown on the lips than pink or coral, which is nice change from what I typically wear on the lips. I’ve been keeping this in my purse recently to add on top of other lip colors to help extend the color while giving my lips a bit of moisture midday.
3. Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment in Nude – If you are already a fan of Fresh Sugar Lip Treatments, then you will most definitely love this new color release. It’s a nice sheer pinky nude that has just a hint of shine. One thing I did notice with this one was the stick felt a lot harder than the previous colors which was a welcome change. I love the sugar lip treatments, but they are so soft and can melt rather quickly if I’m not too careful about remembering to take them out of my bag. The Nude shade holds up a lot better in my purse and doesn’t soften as easily.
4. Chanel Rouge Coco in Adrienne -There was so much buzz around this new Chanel Rouge Coco launch that I knew I had to pick one up just to quell my curiosity. I grabbed the popular nude shade called Adrienne and though it is a bit more nude than I prefer, the formula is creamy and moisturizing on the lips. I haven’t decided if I love it enough to buy more colors, but am happy with the one I purchased.
5. Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector in My Pink and My Coral – I have never tried the other Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfectors, so I can’t compare it to these, but that being said  – I absolutely adore this formula. The texture is moisturizing and helps to smooth out my lips more than many of my other balm/lipstick formulations. I already have it in the Nude Rose shade and was excited to get the other two lighter colors in the collection. The My Coral is a nice punchy pop of coral on the lips and doesn’t look too nude or too bright – it falls perfectly in the middle. The My Pink shade looks like my lip color but amped up a bit. I love using this over other shades to give a bit of shine and moisture or on the weekends when I am not wearing makeup but want something hydrating on my lips. These are a must have in my opinion and I really think Clarins knocked it out of the park with these. 
*pr samples included

The Lipgloss/Balm Hybrids

| , , , , , , ,

Recently I have seen a ton of new lipgloss/balm hybrids popping up all over the place. As someone that is not a huge lipgloss fan (my hair always sticks to my lips – ugh), I was a bit hesitant. I love a sheer lip color that has a bit of shine, but that awful tackiness has GOT TO GO. Thankfully though, these new formulations blend the best of both worlds, without the dreaded sticky feeling that I try to avoid with lipglosses/balms. After testing out a few of these new formulas (and some old ones that I recently discovered), I figured I would do a round up and share my thoughts on each.
1. YSL Volupte Tint-in-Oil – I was not sure I would love these when I first saw them online, but the pull was just too great to resist. So I picked up two of the shades and promptly fell in love with the formula. They smell amazing and feel even better on the lips. Since they have more of an oil base, there is a strong slip to them yet they don’t feel like a gloss, but more like a hydrating balm. But the color pay-off is quite minimal so almost any shade you pick up will end up looking the same.
2. Clarins Instant Light Lip Balm Perfector – This is the only one in the entire bunch that is actually a lip balm in a stick form and I simply adore it. What drew me in with this one was the color – Rosewood. It is the most perfect “lip color but better” shade and I love to add it on top of whatever nude lip I am wearing that day to help add some moisture and a bit of shine.
3. Almay Liquid Lip Balm – The texture of these Almay balms is almost more of a gel than a balm. They are incredibly sheer, add just the slightest hint of color and have a slight cooling feeling on the lips which is one of the reasons I enjoy wearing them so much. Though they feel great on the lips, I do have to reapply all the time, so I tend to save these for the weekends when I don’t need my makeup to last all day.
4. Zelens Lip Glaze – Initially I thought these lip glazes would wear as a gloss, but as soon I applied them I was pleasantly surprised to see how nourishing and comfortable they felt on the lips. They are hydrating with a slight gel texture, but surprisingly have more color pay-off than I anticipated. I feel like I can wear these alone without having to layer over a deeper or more pigmented lip color. The best benefit of these lip glazes is the long lasting hydration I get when wearing them. I have been suffering from insanely dry lips this winter, and most lip balms help for a few hours but my lips get dry again by midday. When I wear the Zelens lip glazes, I find that my lips stay hydrated and comfortable much longer than most other balms. 
5. Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil – If I had to pick a favorite out of this entire bunch, it would definitely be this Clarins Lip Comfort Oil. Between the applicator (which feels like the softest cushion ever) and the insanely nourishing formula, this oil feels like heaven on my lips. It adds little to no color and is not sticky in the least – and has been permanently housed in my makeup bag since the day I received it.
6. Lancome Dewy Color Lip Perfector – While I love this new lip balm/gloss hybrid, I still love a lip color with strong payoff. After just one swipe of these new Lancome Lip Perfectors, I knew I had found the perfect balance. They have great pigmentation, while still feeling like a soft hydrating balm on the lips. They are a bit heavier than the YSL, but as with the YSL, they don’t have that heavy tacky feeling that many glosses tend to have. 
*pr samples included
 

!function(d,s,id){var e, p = /^http:/.test(d.location) ? ‘http’ : ‘https’;if(!d.getElementById(id)) {e = d.createElement(s);e.id = id;e.src = p + ‘://’ + ‘widgets.rewardstyle.com’ + ‘/js/shopthepost.js’;d.body.appendChild(e);}if(typeof window.__stp === ‘object’) if(d.readyState === ‘complete’) {window.__stp.init();}}(document, ‘script’, ‘shopthepost-script’);

JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

Past Posts

YSL La Laque Couture Beige Leger

, , , |

YSL La Laque Couture in Beige Leger Have you entered my $75 Sephora gift card giveaway?!!! Enter here. Shop more nude nail shades !function(d,s,id){var e, p =

A Few New Fall Lip Colors

, , , , , |

Dark and bold lip colors for fall? Groundbreaking. I can’t help but jump on the cliche bandwagon every time the seasons change. Brights for summer, pastels for

YSL Beauty La Laque Couture Bleu Galuchat

, , , |

YSL Bleu Galuchat Need more sass? Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

Review: Estee Lauder Perfectionist Youth-Infusing Makeup, YSL Fusion Ink and Laura Mercier Smooth Finish Flawless Fluide

, , , , , |

There have been so many new foundation launches recently that I can hardly keep up. I can’t try them all, but I picked the three that interested

May 2014 Beauty Favorites

, , , , , , , , , , , , , |

I use them. I love them. I have to talk about them. Here are my beauty favorites from the month of May: 1. Tarte  LipSurgence Lip Tint

Candy Colored Nails

, , , , , , |

A pastel post? Really, Maree? I am hardly the gal who gravitates towards pastels, but as I was recently looking at my nail polishes, I was surprised

Sunday Nailday: YSL Rose Scabiosa

, , , , |

YSL “Rose Scabiosa“ Shop other YSL shades: Need more sass?  Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

 photo 8b817e0e-e0d7-46e7-b36f-5b87c45f27f7.jpg

Sunday Nailday: YSL Fuchsia Cubiste

, , |

YSL “Fuchsia Cubiste“ Shop other fuchsia colors: Need more sass?  Follow me on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter and Pinterest.

SHOP MY INSTAGRAMs