Looking Ahead to Spring.

So - just because I am just beginning to go through my fall makeup and figure out which shades work best for me, beauty trends for next Spring & Summer premiered at last weeks Fashion Week.

The Beauty Addict, who did a great job covering the shows, has proclaimed that "the lip is back".

I for one, can't wait!

I love pink lips, and I must say that I wear pink well. 

Unlike pushing it out late for Fall, I am sure I will start wearing my Spring makeup in February.

Bee Stung Lips - REALLY!

With a recent Sephora order, I selected Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme as one of my free samples. I have used the Lip Injection before (love Techno-Kiss!) and wanted to compare the difference between the two.

Well, OMG! What a difference - A-M-A-Z-I-N-G just after one am and one pm use.

I must warn you, this thick glossy substance burns - oh, yes - it burns. It burns more on the outside of the lips, so be very careful to apply it just to the lips. As I was applying it with my finger, it was hard to "stay within the lines". The burn doesn't last long though - so it can be dealt with. I fanned my lips for a few minutes, and all was well.

The effect was almost immediate, and WOW! Bee-stung my lips were. My lips actually pinked up in color and were quite glossy. The directions state to wait  a few minutes before applying any lip color - but I honestly didn't feel that I needed any. Maybe in another season, but for the summer, this was a nice, natural look.

I used the serum again at night, as per the directions. Not that I wanted my lips to be plump as I went to bed, but with continued use for 30 days or more, the effect should last longer. And the burning sensation didn't seem as bad this time. I am guessing that it will subside with continued use as well.

Ladies, I have tried many lip plumpers in the past, and I have to say that this Lip Injection Extreme gives the most immediate and full plump lips. I would highly recommend this to anyone!

Lip Injection Extreme is available for $27.50 at toofaced.com, sephora.com, and qvc.com.

Sephora has just released a limited edition Too Faced Lip Injection Extreme Plumping Collection  - a $62.50 value for only $29.50.

Here is what you get: a .16 oz Lip Injection, .2 oz Lip Injection Extreme, .28 oz Lip Injection Mask, and a .16 oz Lip Injection in Technocolor.

What a great way to try these products that really, truly work!!!

REVIEW: Shiseido Lipgloss

I have not used many of Shiseido's makeup products before, but when browsing the counters for a new shimmery pink lipgloss, I was immediately drawn to one of their Summer lipgloss color's, Shimmering Petal.

The color is a gorgeous petal soft pink. And the gloss itself smoothes on with its very lightweight formula, with not much stickiness to it at all. Shimmering Petal looks gorgeous on it's own, and lasts longer than most of my everyday glosses.

The price, $20, is a bit high for a gloss, but I was quite impressed. When looking for a particular shade in the future, I will make the Shiseido counter one of my first stops.