Friday Favorites: Lip Gloss

Oops! I never really did get around to the Friday Favorites segment last week. Thanks to the hundreds of three people who participated! I think I'm going to change up the Friday Faves ever so slightly because I know its hard to think of products for a specific category. Also, I realize that yall actually have lives and don't have time to email me every week with your latest and greatest finds. So, with that in mind just email me or leave a comment if you discover something that you want to share with the other ten people who read this blog and I'll post it. I don't think I will limit this to just beauty products either because there are so many other things that I love!

And now for our 3 lip glosses ...

Neutrogena Lip Gloss -

my lips are sooo sensitive to makeup that they peel with almost any lip gloss. Wierd right? I guess I have an allergy, but I have tried YSL, Trish, Nars, Benefit, Covergirl, you name it... and nothing keeps my lips from peeling. I tried Neutrogena Lip gloss the other day and it is fabulous. No smell, no peeling, and it lasts for several hours. I have 3 different shades and could not be happier - my search is over!

Liplicious 2-in 1 Lip Stain & Gloss

I like the stain because it stays on better than a lipstick or lipgloss. Then the clear gloss adds a lot of shine and moisture and can be found at Bath & Body Works.

Smashbox O-Gloss

I love this stuff! It is a light gloss that enhances the natural pink color of your lips. A friend gave me a sample and I'm now hooked -- you can find it at Sephora for around $20. I especially like to use this when I don't want to wear lipstick yet I want to avoid having bare lips. (I really should give credit to Tracey for the discovery of this product as she is the one who gave me a sample of it. Thanks, Tracey!)

Becky – Did you notice that my comma usage has significantly decreased?

OMG!! I just discovered spell check in blogger. How did I not notice this before?

Friday Favorites: Shampoo

Thanks to everyone who contributed to the Friday Favorites this week! I really like hearing all these great product suggestions, especially when several people recommend the same ones! I'm definitely on the lookout for some of these shampoos!

Pureology Shampoo and Conditioner - These shampoos come highly recommended from two people! Here is what they had to say:
this is the best shampoo and conditioner i have ever used. they are for color treated hair -but i think anyone could use them. expensive - but awesome. and you use very little each time you shampoo. tip from my hairstylist: you only shampoo at the roots and let it rinse through and only condition your ends. i use the volumizing shampoo (pink bottle) and the hydrating conditioner (purple bottle). the line is usually sold at salons - but sometimes target will carry it.

I have been using this stuff for years! It is awesome! You used to only be able to get it at Salons or off the Internet but I'm pretty sure you can now get it at Bed Bath and Beyond. They have many different kinds but my favorite is the pink bottle which is the volume system. Great stuff! It tingles when you wash your hair!

Moroccan Miracle Oil Hair Treatment -- not shampoo but fits in the hair category ... sounds like a god product for anyone who wants to minimize their time blow drying.

It is a dry oil you put in your hair before blow drying. It will decrease your drying time by 50%. It works! I won't dry my hair without it. My salon started carrying it last year. One bottle is $40, but it will last a long time since you only use a few drops at once. It will not make your hair greasy, just silky and smooth!

Aveda Shampure Shampoo

Smells fantastic and really leaves your hair feeling extra clean and fresh!

Organix Pomegranate Green Tea Shampoo/Conditioner

I've blogged about this before -- it is fantastic though. It is a mid weight shampoo (if that makes any sense) so it tends to be my choice when I know I'm going to have a long day at work and minimal time to get ready for an evening event. It smells fantastic and the scent lingers in your hair most of the day but not in an obnoxious way. I found it at Target and its really pretty reasonable -- a step up from grocery store shampoo and a step below salon shampoo.

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And a special thanks to Ellie for sending in her choices too! Here is what she had to say .... amazing considering she is only 3 months old!

Hello Aunt Katie! I read your blog...

My favorite shampoo is head-to-toe baby wash (the yellow one). My mom found this link for you http://www.johnsonsbaby.com/product.do?id=1&productID=1&filterID=0

This stuff is awesome! Between you and me, I don't really know about any other kind of shampoo. In my 11 weeks of life this is all I have used, but I can tell you it makes my skin feel so soft and it smells great! My mom thinks the best part is she can wash my whole body with this stuff, no need for a separate body wash. My favorite part is it doesn't even sting if it gets in your eyes. How awesome is that???? It is made for babies but I'm pretty sure everyone can benefit from this stuff. Give it a try!

Ellie

Jonhnson & Johnson baby wash makes my hair soooo spiky and cute!

Someone made a special request for a topic next week, but I honestly can't remember what that was. Sorry! If you remind me again I promise we'll cover it the next time. But for now, send me your recommendations for LIP GLOSS (katherineburkett@gmail.com)

Friday Favorites

This week, I asked all of you to please send me an email with your favorite eye care products. Not an overwhelming participation, but I'll forgive all of you slackers :) I did receive a few good product referrals, so thanks to all of you who emailed me!

Benefit Lemon Aid -- This is an under eye/eyelid concealer that two people recommended. Here are their comments:

This is FABULOUS and i have been using it for years. It makes you look so refreshed and well rested.

Benefit Lemon Aid is sooo good for dark circles - it's yellow and concealer-like Yves Saint Laurent Faux Cils Mascara

This is the most amazing mascara ever - hands down. Very "dramatic"/dressy. LOVE it.


Curel Extra Moisturizing Lotion -- Not really an eye care product, but thanks for the suggestion anyway!

I absolutely love Curel Extra Moisturizing Lotion. It makes your skin on your elbows like a baby's bottom!
Neutrogena Oil Free Eye Make Up Remover -- Two people suggested this product! Here is what they had to say:

Usually gets everything off in one or two swipes.

My favorite eye care product is Netrogena Oil Free Eye Make Up Remover. It is about $6.00 and can be found at any drug store. One bottle will last me about a month or so. (I did try the CVS Generic Brand and really saw no difference other than saving a couple of bucks). I use this daily and it leaves a clean non-greasy feeling around your eyes and removes dark eyeliner and mascara with a couple of swipes.


Sephora Eye Shadow

cheap, but good quality
Tweezerman Slant Tweezers

I'm sure I won't be the only one to suggest these bad boys. They get every itty bitty hair

Revlon Colorstay Eyeliner

This is easily the best eyeliner on the market -- far superior to any of the fancier brands. It is easy to apply and lasts all day.



I hope you all enjoyed this! I think its fun and a good way to discover new products that others have had success with. Next week: shampoo.

Please email me with your favorites katherineburkett@gmail.com or just leave a comment here and I'll post it next week