Girl Gloss

Eyeko Strawberry Fat Balm

I was sent a few Eyeko cosmetics to try. Eyeko is a UK company (but they ship worldwide) with cute line of products. The marketing is somewhat anime/manga in appearance and it also reminds me a bit of the Korean company Etude House.

One of the best products I received was their Strawberry fat Balm. The balm comes in a short, fat tube, so it has a large surface area. The balm itself has a light tint and is medium in weight—not overly glossy, but no all that waxy either. It also is tasty!

Mostly though, the thing is just darn cute. I’m a sucker for cute packaging, so I am really liking Eyeko’s products!

Popularity: 1% [?]

CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain

I’m a big fan of lip stain. It gives a more natural look and usually lasts longer than other lip colors. I picked up a CoverGirl Outlast Lip Stain months ago and then forgot to write about it, which is surprising considering that I rather like it!

Outlast lip stain is a stain in a tube with a tip comparable to a felt tip pen. The design makes applying the stain quite easy, which no concerns about getting stain outside of the lip line—something that is rather important with a stain considering that they tend to dry quickly. What I particularly like about CoverGirl’s stain is the multitude of colors available. Unlike other brands that has only one or two shades, there is something for everyone in the Outlast line.

The downside to this particular stain, however, is that it does not last quite as long as my other favorites (Benefit’s Benetint, Revlon, and MAC). But it is quite affordable and does wear long enough to keep me happy. I love that I have it in a pink shade.

Because it is a stain it can feels drying, so be sure to apply gloss or balm over it.

Popularity: 3% [?]

Sephora Favorites: Get Pink’d Deluxe Lip Sampler

Sephora Favorites Get Pink’d Pink Lip Deluxe Sampler is a fun way to try out a bunch of lip products—all in pink!

The set contains the following:

- 0.34 oz Laura Geller Lip Strip
- 0.1 oz DuWop Prime Venom
- 0.0676 oz Korres Cherry Oil Lip Gloss in Fuschia
- 0.23 oz Sephora Super Shimmer in Think Pink
- 0.02 oz Stila Cherry Crush Lip and Cheek Stain
- 0.1 oz Smashbox O-Gloss
- 0.09 oz ck Calvin Klein Lipstick in Mesmerize
- 0.26 oz Urban Decay Lipstick in Jilted
- 0.17 oz ck Calvin Klein Plumping Gloss in Bloom

At $37, it is a pretty good deal! Sephopra has a number of other favorites sets out now as well. All of them can be a fun way to try new products!

Popularity: 6% [?]

New ChapStick True Shimmer Flavors

ChapStick’s True Shimmer balms are among my favorites (read previous review). The balms have great flavor, a bit of fun shimmer, and they last well.

Now there are two new flavors: Blended Fruit Sherbet and Peppermint Rush. Both are high in flavor. The peppermint one has a blue tint to it, but don’t worry, it won’t make your lips blue!

Popularity: 5% [?]

Running The Chicago Marathon for Charity

I am running the 2009 Chicago Marathon in October to raise money for PAWS of Chicago. PAWS is a large no-kill animal shelter that also has a spay/neuter clinic and feral cat spay and release program. I have agreed to raise a minimum of $600 for PAWS and certainly would like to raise even more! More about PAWS is available at my donation page.

If you are a reader, blogger or business, you can also learn about how you can help on the Charity Page here on this site. Bloggers and businesses can gain exposure and free ad space by donating!

I you want a more humorous (and more pleading) look at my fundraising efforts, visit my dog Ty’s blog, Puppy on a Roomba for more.

In any event, please consider donating. Thanks!

Popularity: 6% [?]

Easy Peasy Lip Scrub At Home

Today brings just a quickie lip tip for you. Do you need a lip scrub and don’t want to pay for a fancy pot scrub or balm? Simply get out a bit of brown sugar and mix it with a little olive oil. Rub in on your lips for a moisturizing scrub!

Another option is to use dry powdered strawberry jello (the kind with sugar, don’t get sugar free) for a bit of a scrub that will leave a tint behind.

Popularity: 7% [?]