My thoughts on lip balm

There's Chapstick and countless others, scented, unscented, tinted and not tinted. Most of use some type of lip balm but with so many out there which ones do you chose. I use lip balm constantly truthfully I call them all chapstick so if I start talking about chapstick keep in mind I don't mean that particular brand. I was a long time user of Carmex and it works great but I found myself wiping it off after a few minutes because it gets sticky and gooey and I hated that feeling.

I tried the plan Nieva Lip care which sells for around $2.99 a tube and I liked it it worked great without the sticky nasty feeling. The plan one is fine but I tried the Olive Oil and Lemon and I didn't like the smell at all. It smells funny but thankfully doesn't taste like it smells.  Neither of them are tinted so they are just lip balms. Thankfully the Nivea does not go on green.  I would have gone back to the original Nieva but then I tried NYC Applelicious.

NYC New York Color Appleicious sells for around $2.99 a tube and it comes in 10 different shades. It is a tinted balm and smells fantastic plus it is made with lots great ingredients like Shea Butter, Jojoba and Avocado Oil so it makes your lips feel fantastic. There is no sticky residue and although the color makes it more appealing to wear when you are out and about.  Just because it's tinted it doesn't mean you can't wear it when you are in your PJs or even before going bed. I really love the way this makes my lips feel soft and smooth. The smell is a plus it smells so much like candy it might make you hungry.

I also was given Lancome Baume in Love I thought it was a lipstick and I freaked out. As you can see the color is BRIGHT pink, almost blinding. Thankfully it does not go on that way, this one is clear when applied. It comes in a few other colors which do not go on clear and they sell for $26.00. Why would you pay $26.00 for a lip balm my first though was "that is CRAZY?" Does it work any better than the $3.00? What could possibly be so different? In my opinion there is NOTHING different about this lip "baume" it does nothing that the others do not and it does not make your lips look any better than the others.




I do believe in splurging if it's worth it but I would NOT pay $26.00 for something I could get for $3.00, I'll save my money and buy other things. I can think of lots things I can get for the remaining $23.00. Do you think lip balms are worth splurging on? What is your favorite lip balm?

NYC Appleicious Glossy Lip Balm



App, app, appleicious so delicious make them boys go loco.... Oh wait sorry I got sidetracked a little. Appleicious lip balm by NYC may not make the boys go loco but it might make you want to sing because you will will have smoother and softer lips. I always use lip balm so I keep one in my purse, desk, and nights stand because I HATE when my lips feel dry or cracked.  So, as you can imagine I have tried a lot of lip balms, Carmex works but is super sticky after a little while and I have to wipe it off. I can't stand that sticky goop on my mouth.

In my Spring Fever VoxBox got NYC NewYork Color Appleicious, a tinted lip balm, in Big Apple Red.  Obviously the color is red but it's not a lot of color just a pretty tint that leaves a nice shine on your lips. I love that is smells a little like candy and it goes on smooth and it doesn't leave that nasty sticky residue. Although a color to my lip balm was never a necessity it's a nice touch.



This is the lip balm, isn't it cute?

With key ingredients such as Trio of Shea Butter, Jojoba and Avocado Oil your lips feel smoother and softer after the first time you use it. I use my Applelicious lip balm all day even though it's tinted I still find myself putting it on before I go to bed. Makes for a sweet good night kiss plus I love the way my lips feel so much softer. 

It sells for around $2.99 at WalMart or you local drug store which is around the same price as some other lip balms and there are nine other colors available.

I received this product free from Influenster but the opinion is all mine.



Holiday VoxBox

I knew the Influenster Holiday VoxBox 2012 was being released last week and I was very bummed that I was not chosen to take the pre-survey. Then a few days ago I was I was very confused because the Holiday VoxBox badge popped up under my fun file. When I asked on FaceBook I was told that all of the boxes were taken so I figured it was just some type of glitch that the badge was there. Then under "mandatory tasks" it said "Check in box" which confused me even more. Talk about a wonderful surprise when I came home Christmas Eve and there was a Holiday Voxbox waiting on my doorstep. So unlike Influenster no pre-survey, no confirmation e-mail, and no opt-in email but I am in no way complaining.
I can't figure out what I am more excited to try because every thing in the box is amazing. Here is a list of what was included in my box
Quaker Real Medleys Oatmeal +: $1.79 per cup
NYC New York Color Liquid Lipshine: $2.40 - Color Nude York City 582
Kiss Nail Dress: $6.99 28 strips in Princess
EBOOST: $28.00 for box of 20 effervescent powders, $39.00 for box of 30 effervescent powders, $39.00 for box of 12 shots - Pink Lemonade Flavor
Goody Quickstyle Brush $11.99 -- Half round styler with super absorbent microfiber bristles that removes up to 30% of water as you style.
Sole Society $25.00 off my first purchase - if you can see the picture I already can't decide between the red or black strappy heals. I haven't even pulled up the website so I will have a hard time picking one pair.
Montagne Jeunesse Face Mask under $2.00 - Clean up Mud Nettoyage profond Argile-Nettoyante

Those of you who are not familiar with Influenster it is it is a social site where you can do reviews, ask and answer questions about products, earn badges, and possibly try products for free ie: a voxbox. All of the products I listed were complimentary for testing purposes. Once I have had a chance to review these amazing products I will write a full review of each one seperately.

I received these products complimentary from Influenster for testing purposes

NYC Liquid Lipshine

Another thing from my Influsenter Holiday voxbox that I LOVE is the NYCNewYorkColor liquid lipshine. I am very sensitive to smells so I was very excited that the lipshine smelled delicious. The smell is very hard to describe but it smells a little like Vanilla but better. The applicator tip is very long and flexible so you get the right amount of gloss on the first try and the gloss goes on very smooth. The color I received was Nude York City just like the name describes it is a very sheer color with some sparkle to it. The lipshine does exactly name insinuates, gives your lips an amazing shine. It can be worn to work or a night on the town because it can be worn alone or over a colored lipstick. Also it is not sticky in anyway and last a pretty long time. I wear this all the time now because it not only makes my lips look pretty it also makes them feel smooth and soft. It comes a variety of colors  which I plan to try. At $2.50 per tube you can buy one of each color and not feel guilty. Once again NYC New York Color proves that you don’t have to spend a lot to have great make-up and look fabulous.
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I received my Holidayvoxbox complimentary from Influenster this is my honest opinion of the product and I received no additional compensation for my opinion.