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Feb 5, 2013

Clinique Almost Lipstick Review

February 5, 2013 By Carleenp Leave a Comment

Clinique’s Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is the best lip gloss I have ever used. It is thicker than typical lip glosses, hence its name. It goes on like a lipstick, but it looks sheer and shimmery. I like that it feels like normal lipstick; softer lip glosses sometimes feel sticky. I always worry that normal lip gloss will slide off of my lips and look messy. It also feels greasy most of the time. I want my makeup to feel fresh and clean, not heavy. Since Almost Lipstick starts out as a solid, it stays put on my lips.

My favorite shade of Almost Lipstick is Black Honey. It looks nearly black in its solid form, but it looks like a soft wine color on skin. It amplifies the natural color of my lips without looking obvious. Many of my friends have tried it, and it has the same effect on them. The Black Honey color brings out the best qualities in everyone’s complexion. It has both red and blue undertones, so people with warm or cool coloring can wear it with equal success.

The best thing about Clinique’s Almost Lipstick is that I can wear it with any outfit. It picks up the colors in my clothing just like it complements my lips. I never have to worry about whether or not my makeup and outfit are properly coordinated. I can wear Almost Lipstick to any kind of event. For daytime get-togethers, I swipe it over my lips once to give them some shine and a hint of color. I apply it more heavily at night or for formal events to bring out more of its wine tones. It lets me determine how dark I want the color to be, which normal lipsticks do not allow me to do. This product is like several lip glosses in one. I could wear it every day and not appear to be using the same lip gloss over and over.

Almost Lipstick in Black Honey is great for women who want to purchase one all-purpose lip product for daily use. It is for women who want to achieve a subtle look that highlights all of their best features. This is the one makeup item that I carry with me at all times. It changes my looks for the better while making me feel like my natural beauty is the star of the show.

Buy it at Sephora

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About the Author: Carleen Coulter

Filed Under: Color, Lipstick Tagged With: Clinique, Lipstick

Jan 31, 2013

Why You Should Consider a Custom Engagement Ring

January 31, 2013 By Carleenp 2 Comments

When it comes to choosing an engagement ring, the options are seemingly limitless. She can choose rings from all different designers, in all different styles, and from all different periods. But when you get down to it, you really have two main choices:

You can buy an off-the-shelf engagement ring

You can get a custom designed engagement ring

While there is certainly nothing wrong with buying a ring out of the case at your local jewelry store or online (there are many gorgeous designer engagement rings), there are a lot of great advantages to getting a custom engagement ring.

She’ll get a ring that no one else has—Your girl is one of a kind. Doesn’t it make sense to give her a ring that’s just as unique as she is? Your special lady will love knowing that she has a ring no one else in the world has. Whenever someone compliments her on her ring or asks her where it’s from, she’ll be able to proudly tell them it’s a custom made ring.
You can tailor the ring to fit her style—No two girls are alike. Every girl has her own sense of style, and each one has her own likes and dislikes when it comes to engagement rings. It’s possible that your lady might not like the rings she sees at the typical jewelry store. They might not quite fit her style. By custom designing her engagement ring, you can ensure she gets a ring that perfectly suits her style and personality.
You can also tailor the ring to fit your budget—Let’s be honest, buying an engagement ring is a really big purchase. Most guys spend at least a couple months’ salary on an engagement ring. And with times being tough, money is tight and most of us are paying close attention to our budgets. When you custom design an engagement ring, you have the ability to choose different grades of diamonds and different bands to make the ring fit within your budget.
You can let your creativity shine through in the design—If you’re the creative type, building a custom engagement ring should be right up your alley. Let your creativity and inspiration guide the design of the engagement ring, so you can give your love something truly special and unique.
You can add a personal touch to the ring—Finally, building a custom engagement ring gives you the chance to add that special personal touch to the ring. For example, some guys have integrated diamonds or precious stones that were handed down to them from their family into the engagement ring to create a piece of jewelry that has extra sentimental value.

There are a lot of really great reasons to consider choosing a custom engagement ring. Thankfully, some of the best jewelry sites have features that make it easy for you to build your very own engagement ring from scratch. You could even involve your lady in the process!

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Jan 29, 2013

Lancome Rouge in Love: Rouge Valentine Review

January 29, 2013 By Carleenp 4 Comments

Red is one of the most timeless, classic shades of lipstick a woman can wear. The tricky part, for me at least, is finding the right shade. I’ve tried so many different brands and shades, always walking away feeling a bit like Goldilocks at the makeup counter, “This is too orange. This is too dark,” but never finding my “this is just right!” That was until I tried Lancome’s Rouge in Love High-Potency lip color in Rouge Valentine.

For the sake of full disclosure, I must admit that what attracted me to the Rouge in Love line of Lancome lip color was the absolutely gorgeous tube. One glance and I was instantly imagining that this was the kind of lipstick Marilyn Monroe carried around in her handbag. After looking at the various shades of red the line offers, I was immediately drawn to the Rouge Valentine shade. (Even the name exudes romance and glamour!) In the tube, Rouge Valentine is a true, pure red. Something told me to take a chance. “This is your red lipstick,” my heart said.

The first time I applied it, I could tell this was an amazing product. It felt like satin and glided on so smoothly, without any of the stickiness or caking that you sometimes get with highly-pigmented lipsticks. It actually felt like it was moisturizing and conditioning my lips!

Now for the most important part: the color. I was completely blown away. This shade flattered my complexion in a way that I rarely find in any shade of lipstick, let alone a red! It wears like a classic red, with just the faintest pink undertone. It has a definite color payoff, leaving no need for multiple coats, and has a slight, dewy sheen. Best of all, it has staying power. I wore this shade for hours without reapplying. Even when it had faded, it looked like a beautiful pink lip-stain, unlike the dreaded “ring” I’ve gotten from bold shades in the past. Another thing that sets Rouge Valentine apart from other reds is that I didn’t have any feathering. I didn’t apply lip-liner before applying the lipstick, and I quickly found I wouldn’t need to. My only tip? As with any high-pigment shade, apply carefully to avoid staining the skin.

Long story short, I LOVE Lancome’s Rouge in Love: Rouge Valentine shade. Shop for it here.

Filed Under: Color, Lipstick Tagged With: Lancome, Lipstick

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