Hello, beauties!! Welcome back & if you're brand new to my blog, welcome!! So, as you see the title, today is part 3 aka the finale of my drugstore starter kit, which talks all about my absolute makeup obsession: the lips! I have SO many lip products, yet I continue to buy more and more & I just can't seem to stop. I do have my posts about my face product recommendations, as well as the eye recommendations already up, so if you want to know about those, click here to check out the face or here to check out the eyes! Alright, no more talking, let's get into this!
LIP BALMS
Softlips 5-in-1 Lipcare Cube (retails $3.99)
The cube packaging makes it look so sleek & the multi benefit formula really does nourish my lips before I apply any other lip products.
C.O. Bigelow Rose Salve (retails $7.50)
This keeps my lips super hydrated and soft while I'm applying the rest of my makeup or just as a simple lip balm. It does smell like rose, but it's not overly strong or old lady. I also like that you can use this on multiple parts of your body! I've thrown a little of this on my hands or elbows when I'm a little ashy & don't have my lotion with me. A small bit really does go a long way!!
Milani Moisture Lock Lip Oil ---"Revitalizing Grapefruit" (retails $6.97)
I recently mentioned this in my June favorites, I believe, & it's still is one of the best! This one claims to prep and prime the lips for any lip products (lip liners, lipstick, lipgloss, etc) and it definitely holds true to that claim.
LIP LINERS
NYX Slim Lip Pencils (retails $3.49-3.99)
The slim pencils from NYX are one the best wooden pencil formulas currently on the market!! They're pigmented, long lasting and becoming more and more accessible by the day (Walgreens has recently started carrying NYX. You can also find them at Target, Ulta, Bed Bath & Beyond and beauty supply stores).
Colourpop Lippie Pencils (retails $5.00)
Out of all the lip liners I will mention, Colourpop has to be my favorite formula ever!! They are super creamy , pigmented, comfortable and last all day long!! They have a ginormous color selection, so anyone can find something they will love! Whether it's a neutral, vampy, subtle or bold, Colourpop will meet your need! Only complaint I have is that they sharpen odd---meaning the inside of the pencil will often fall out once sharpened.
NYX Slide on, Glide On (retails $7.99)
To me, these are the more accessible version of the Colourpop liners. They run about a few bucks more & the color selection is not as wide, but they're still worth it!! They're not as creamy, but they do last a lot longer on the lips & still are fairly comfortable!!
Milani Color Statement (retails $3.99-4.97)
Another great wooden lipliner formula that is creamy, inexpensive and comfortable!!
Jordana Easyliner for Lips (retails $2.29)
This is one of the easiest lipliners to use because it's retractable!
NYX Slim Lip Pencils (retails $3.49-3.99)
The slim pencils from NYX are one the best wooden pencil formulas currently on the market!! They're pigmented, long lasting and becoming more and more accessible by the day (Walgreens has recently started carrying NYX. You can also find them at Target, Ulta, Bed Bath & Beyond and beauty supply stores).
Colourpop Lippie Pencils (retails $5.00)
Out of all the lip liners I will mention, Colourpop has to be my favorite formula ever!! They are super creamy , pigmented, comfortable and last all day long!! They have a ginormous color selection, so anyone can find something they will love! Whether it's a neutral, vampy, subtle or bold, Colourpop will meet your need! Only complaint I have is that they sharpen odd---meaning the inside of the pencil will often fall out once sharpened.
NYX Slide on, Glide On (retails $7.99)
To me, these are the more accessible version of the Colourpop liners. They run about a few bucks more & the color selection is not as wide, but they're still worth it!! They're not as creamy, but they do last a lot longer on the lips & still are fairly comfortable!!
Milani Color Statement (retails $3.99-4.97)
Another great wooden lipliner formula that is creamy, inexpensive and comfortable!!
Jordana Easyliner for Lips (retails $2.29)
This is one of the easiest lipliners to use because it's retractable!
LIPSTICKS
*To be completely honest, the lipstick brands below have a lot of similar qualities. They all have a huge selection of colors and finishes for reasonable prices!! I will say though that if you're on the cruelty free side of things, WNW and Milani are gonna be your go to brands!!
Maybelline Color Sensational (retails $5.99)
Milani Color Statement (retails $5.29)
Wet n Wild Megalast (retails $1.99)
Revlon Super Lustorous (retails $4.99)
*To be completely honest, the lipstick brands below have a lot of similar qualities. They all have a huge selection of colors and finishes for reasonable prices!! I will say though that if you're on the cruelty free side of things, WNW and Milani are gonna be your go to brands!!
Maybelline Color Sensational (retails $5.99)
Milani Color Statement (retails $5.29)
Wet n Wild Megalast (retails $1.99)
LIQUID LIPSTICKS
Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips (retails $6.00)
I personally love the formula on these!! A lot of people complain about how drying they can be, but I've had very few issues. They are not per se the best, but are certainly not the worst! I have a few more colors on my list to try out.
Colourpop Ultra Satin Lips (retails $6.00)
These are super comfortable!! They're more of a satin matte finish, meaning that they do last a good bit of time, but do transfer more than the Ultra Mattes.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams (retails $5.99)
These were some of the first matte liquid lippies I've tried and I still love these now!! The formula of these are like the Matte X lippie stix from Colourpop---they are a comfortable matte lip option!
Milani Amore Matte Lip Creams (retails $7.99)
These are similar to the CP Ultra Mattes, but are a bit drier. So , I always make sure that I prep and moisturize my lips before I apply the color, but I adore these!!
Ulta Matte Lip Cream (retails $9.00)
These are a more recent find, but are really comfortable!! The color selection is not quite as large, unlike some of my other options, which I feel that beginners would appreciate since there's less chance of becoming overwhelmed!!
Nicka K True Matte Liquid Lipsticks (retails $2.99)
These work way better than their price point!! I've had some cheap liquid lipsticks that work just as cheap, but these are one of the few that are a winner in my book!!
Blackheart Cosmetics Matte Lip Cream (retails $4.50)
These are similar to the NYX Soft Matte lip creams, but just a tad bit thinner.
Colourpop Ultra Matte Lips (retails $6.00)
I personally love the formula on these!! A lot of people complain about how drying they can be, but I've had very few issues. They are not per se the best, but are certainly not the worst! I have a few more colors on my list to try out.
Colourpop Ultra Satin Lips (retails $6.00)
These are super comfortable!! They're more of a satin matte finish, meaning that they do last a good bit of time, but do transfer more than the Ultra Mattes.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams (retails $5.99)
These were some of the first matte liquid lippies I've tried and I still love these now!! The formula of these are like the Matte X lippie stix from Colourpop---they are a comfortable matte lip option!
Milani Amore Matte Lip Creams (retails $7.99)
These are similar to the CP Ultra Mattes, but are a bit drier. So , I always make sure that I prep and moisturize my lips before I apply the color, but I adore these!!
Ulta Matte Lip Cream (retails $9.00)
These are a more recent find, but are really comfortable!! The color selection is not quite as large, unlike some of my other options, which I feel that beginners would appreciate since there's less chance of becoming overwhelmed!!
Nicka K True Matte Liquid Lipsticks (retails $2.99)
These work way better than their price point!! I've had some cheap liquid lipsticks that work just as cheap, but these are one of the few that are a winner in my book!!
Blackheart Cosmetics Matte Lip Cream (retails $4.50)
These are similar to the NYX Soft Matte lip creams, but just a tad bit thinner.
LIP GLOSSES
NYX Butter Gloss (retails $4.99)
I promise that NYX didn't sponsor me to talk about them lol, but these glosses are so lovely!! They're about a medium pigmentation, meaning that you can go sheerer or more opaque with the coverage! There's a TON of colors to pick from and they smell like cake batter!!
NYX Intense Butter Gloss (retails $5.99)
These are the more opaque relative of the Butter Glosses, but are just as loved by yours truly!! Often, I'll reach for these when I want to wear just a liner underneath or just this alone!
Alright ya'll, we've made it!! Hopefully, you still aren't too overwhelmed with all the suggestions, but I do hope that you find some great suggestions to try out for yourselves!! Once again, if you haven't checked out my suggestions for the face or eyes, be sure to do so! Thanks so much for reading and like always, Stay Beautiful!!
NYX Butter Gloss (retails $4.99)
I promise that NYX didn't sponsor me to talk about them lol, but these glosses are so lovely!! They're about a medium pigmentation, meaning that you can go sheerer or more opaque with the coverage! There's a TON of colors to pick from and they smell like cake batter!!
NYX Intense Butter Gloss (retails $5.99)
These are the more opaque relative of the Butter Glosses, but are just as loved by yours truly!! Often, I'll reach for these when I want to wear just a liner underneath or just this alone!
Alright ya'll, we've made it!! Hopefully, you still aren't too overwhelmed with all the suggestions, but I do hope that you find some great suggestions to try out for yourselves!! Once again, if you haven't checked out my suggestions for the face or eyes, be sure to do so! Thanks so much for reading and like always, Stay Beautiful!!
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