Beauty Box 5
We're a beauty sampling subscription box that sends you 5 deluxe samples from our favorite brands every month for $12. We're constantly on a quest to find the perfect lipstick.
Bliss in blue and magenta.
To the girl who loves rocking a bold lip but is scared to look in her compact midway through the evening, I feel you.
I so know the pain of running to the bathroom to check my makeup and being horrified when my once-perfectly-primped lipstick has vanished all too well, so anything that keeps my smackers looking smashing is an obsession! I always shied away from liner because I thought it was just another step, but this month, I’m loving the great, long-lasting color and definition of Starlooks’ Lip Liner because it fixes my getting ready woes in one step. Being a newbie to lip pencils, I was pleasantly surprised to find that it glides on (gently warm the tip between your thumb and index finger!) and that it really did keep my lipstick in place- no more dreaded smudges on my skin!
An even better bonus and lazy-girl’s dream? The pencil’s pigments and finish are so top-notch that I have been using it by itself as an allover lip color as well!
BB5 Tip: Just trace your pout and fill in inside the lines like your old coloring book days- and if you’re worried that the outline might be too harsh, use a q-tip around the edges to blend or soften the look!
Line on and shine on!
XOXO,
Kelsey
It’s gonna be hot out there, y'all!
Summer is the perfect excuse to streamline your beauty routine, so swap out foundation and sultry shadows for a cute cat eye, glam shades, and a bright lip for an effortless sunny look!
BEAUTY TOOLS
- A nude lip liner– we used Model Co Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner.
- A bright and cheerful lipstick– we used Nicka K New York Hydro Lipstick in “Daring” because red lips are classic, uber feminine, and chic in any season.
STEPS
- After wiping off any lip balm, outline your lips by firmly rubbing the pencil in a back and forth motion around your cupid’s bow (the dip at center of your top lip), and slowly make your way around.
- Fill in your lips entirely– it will make the lipstick easier to apply and last longer.
- Swipe on color, blot, and repeat!
P.S. The key to a perfectly lacquered lip is a good canvas! Always exfoliate and moisturize before applying lipstick– gently scrub lips with a tooth brush, apply lip balm, and give it a few minutes to soak in!
Ever wondered how celebrities get a perfectly precise pout?
The secret isn’t an expensive lipstick or even a fancy lip brush– it’s lip liner! An often over looked looked tool, this little stick can mean the difference between a photo-perfect lip and a smeared smile. And we’ve all been there.
I was excited for us to feature Bonne Bell this month for a ton of reasons: the pretty colors, compact size, smooth application, and durability. And, of course, the price.
I love a good steal, and because these little guys are so cheap I can stock up on several in one trip without breaking the bank
October has come and gone and your lovely November boxes are on their way, but I still want to share the skinny on your ModelCo products!
Let’s break it down pro/con style:
I don’t like lip liners. They never match closely enough with the lip color I want to wear or they dry out too quickly on my lips…and let’s face it, nothing looks worse than that crusty lip liner ring around your mouth mid way through the night! I’ve always thought lip liners were just a waste of beeswax and money…until now. Model Co. Lip Enhancer Illusion Lip Liner has completely changed my makeup routine and I know it can do the same for yours! Oh…and it’s the 1st Beauty Box 5 April spoiler!