Lips 101 After Hours by Preventive Measures

December 31, 2016December 30, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

~Weekly Product Highlight~Lips 101 After Hours~

I love chapstick! Well…I should rephrase that, I love smooth, creamy, moisturizing chapstick. I hate stiff waxy sticky drying chapsticks.

This Preventive Measures Lips 101 After Hours by Preventive Measures is exactly what I want from a chapstick. It is what my chapstick dreams are made of: creamy, smooth, moisturizing, and sweet smelling!

I had never heard of thisPreventive Measures brand until I received this Lips 101 After Hours in my October ipsy glam bag. Since receiving this chapstick I have been using it constantly. I carry it in my pocket with me every where I go.

While the packaging is just your typical run of the mill nothing special white chapstick tube container, the product inside is anything but run of the mill. “The technology is a double-layered encapsulation of actives in powder form microspheres. The unique structure protects actives from premature release from oxygen and heat. Time, friction, or moisture will trigger release of the actives from the system.” I don’t know exactly how the time release feature works, but I know that it definitely does work!

The formula slides onto the lips easily without any pulling or tuggin leaving my lips feeling soft and moisturized! (I HATE it when chapstick application tugs and pulls and does more harm than good.) It smells sweet and fruity, similar to a pina colada or passionfruit flavor. It was love at first swipe.

It comes in two formulas. The After Hours version that I have, and an SPF 30 broad spectrum UVA/UVB lip balm in a citrus/tangerine scent. The SPF 30 version keeps the lips protected and hydrated throughout the day. Both formulas include the innovative time release moisture.

The SPF 30 Lip Balm is $15 USD for a 4 gm/ 0.15 oz tube. Lips 101 After Hours Lip Balm is $13 USD for a 4 gm/ 0.15 oz tube. You can save $7 USD by purchasing them together for $21. These balms are made in the USA by Chayya Products Inc.

Both lip balms can be purchase at www.preventivemeasures101.com and a portion of the proceeds are donated to skin cancer research, which as an oncology nurse is near and dear to my heart.

What does the Preventative Measures Website have to say about it?

“We created Lips 101 After Hours with the same extraordinary  technology and innovative ingredients without the SPF 30. We increased the moisture ingredients to maximize its benefits  to the lips. In Lips 101 after hours, we have formulated the product to intensify  the benefits to relieve cracked, wrinkled and dry lips. Increasing the anti-oxidants and anti-inflammatory delivery system  technology.

“Lips 101 has reinvented the ordinary lip balm with innovative technology and a SPF 30 protection. Made with shea butter, safflower oil, jojoba oil, vitamin E, chamomile and a medley of “super fruits” (pomegranate, red grape, grapefruit, apple) for anti-oxidant properties. Lips are protected and hydrated throughout the day and receive ultimate moisture throughout the night!”

I also really like the back story of this company and Anjani Singh:

“After 20 years of experience as a chemist in the skincare industry, Anjani Singh was inspired to create her own line of unisex skincare products. Concerned with the growing population of skin cancer she set out to create a unique, preventive SPF 30 by incorporating the technologies of a time-release moisturizer….launching Preventive Measures 101 as her own private label, dedicated to make a valuable difference in the lives of both men and women.”

I really love this product, the moisture technology, brand, and awareness behind it!

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LORAC Alter Ego Lip Gloss Collections

November 19, 2016December 12, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGoodLeave a comment

Last year I bought (and instantly fell in love with) the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set. These lip glosses quickly became my favorites and I have been wearing them constantly! My favorite from last year’s set is CEO, a beautiful dusty rose “my lips but better shade”.

While unfortunately that particular 6 gloss set is no longer available, these beautiful lip glosses can be bought as singles for $16 USD. Available in 16 shades, you can find them at Kohls, Ulta and Lorac.com

At such an amazing deal of 6 glosses for $25, I was anxiously waiting for this year’s Lorac Alter Ego Sets to come out!

A few weeks ago I swatched the Happy Hour Hues set that is available at Kohls. Unfortunately, even though they are beautiful, I felt as if the shades available wouldn’t work well with my skin tone. So despite the great deal, I passed on buying the glosses.

My sister in law was at Ulta and sent me a picture of the A Lavish Affair set available there. She ask if it was the same or if the set of glosses are different.

I was so excited to discover that they had completely different glosses available at Ulta. While the shades are similar in each set, they are just different enough.

These glosses are highly-pigmented and have a long lasting glossy color without feeling sticky or uncomfortable. I think that the slightly vanilla scent is a pleasant scent that I love.

The tip of the applicator works great for the cupids bow as well as getting color in the corners of your lips. Also the angle of the doe foot applicator gives a very smooth application.

Only at ULTA! A $96 value!“Lorac’s A Lavish Affair Alter Ego Lip Gloss Collection edition collection gives you a lip for every look. Decorated in Rose Gold, the Alter Ego lip gloss shades will take you from the first toast of champagne through the finale with one swipe of highly-pigmented, glossy color. The set includes 6 full size Alter Ego Lip Gloss Shades.”Lip gloss shades include:
*New, limited edition Alter Ego Lip Gloss shades.
- BAE (nude)*
- It Girl (coral pink with gold shimmer)*
- Goddess (mauve)
- Diva (hot pink)*
- Icon (cherry red)*
- Dominatrix (deep burgundy)

I am so happy that I decided to buy this set. Each of these colors is absolutely beautiful in a very different way. I can’t decide which one is my favorite… probably Goddess, a purple tones mauve, which is another “my lips but better” shade. So far I have really been enjoying wearing It Girl, the golden flecks are beautiful and when it wears off they still look great without looking crazy like some sparkly glosses can. Bae is a beautiful pink toned neutral shade that is similar to Sex Symbol from the Love Lust & Lace set.

similar-swatches — Sex Symbol from last year’s set is very similar to Bae in this year’s A Lavish Love Affair set from Ulta.

I thought for sure that Icon (cherry red) wasn’t going to work with my skin tone. When I put it on, I realized that it is more of a glossy watermelon red than a brick red like last years Vamp red shade is. I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful it is. Dominatrix (deep burgundy) was in last years set as well and it makes my teeth look extra white. I have not worn Diva yet, but I know that I will get a lot of use out of this set.

Only at Kohls A $96 value!

“PRODUCT FEATURES

Contains antioxidants such as acai berry, pomegranate, grape seed extract, and vitamins C and E

Doe foot applicator included

Limited edition

HOW TO USE

Apply Alter Ego Lip Gloss over Alter Ego Lipstick (not included) or on bare lips with the attached doe foot applicator.

PRODUCT DETAILS

Includes: (5) 0.13-oz. lip glosses
Contains ingredients derived from peanuts. May not be suitable for users with nut allergies. If in doubt, consult your physician.

Perfect for gift-giving, this LORAC 6-piece Alter Ego lip gloss gift set will be a treat for your lips.

6-piece set”

Shades included:
- Angel-Nude with gold shimmer
- Beauty Queen-Rose Pink
- Ballerina-Bubblegum Pink
- Connoisseur-Rose Brown
- Celebrity-Brick Red
- Provocateur-Black Cherry

Whichever set you think will work best for your skin tone, I highly recommend you go get one of these sets (or any of the other beautiful Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses.)

As you know, I love the Lorac Brand! I feel as if it doesn’t get enough love and attention from the beauty community on the whole. I have really been impressed with all the products that I have from Lorac.

Do you have any of these or any other Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses? I’d love to hear what you think of them!

This is the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set from 2015

Sex Symbol (Exclusive Pink Nude)
Debutante (Exclusive Apricot)
Coquette ( Exclusive Hot Pink)
CEO (Dusty Rose)
Dominatrix (Deep Burgundy)
Vamp (Exclusive Deep Red)

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Oh Sugar! Lip Balm by Covergirl

March 26, 2016March 26, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Oh Sugar! Lip Balm by Covergirl~

The Oh Sugar lip balms by Covergirl are a nice alternative to very similar tinted balms on the market. There are 10 beautiful shades to choose from. With Grape seed oil and Avocado butter this balm is super smooth and silky. It glides on smoothly, moisturizes well and gives just enough sheer color that it can be applied without a mirror. It has a sweet light lemon citrus scent to it. (which is one of my favorite scents!)

This is almost a perfect dupe for the fresh sugar rose, which you can get from Sephora. The biggest difference between the Sugar Rose and the Oh Sugar? The price, $24 compared to $9.

The covergirl Oh Sugar! has exactly the same feel, and the color of the shade Candy is pretty much spot on as well- ($8.99 at CVS, but don’t forget about coupons, sales, and extracare bucks! You can get these lip balms for a steal!) I have seen them as low as $6.99 at Target, and $7.15 at Walmart.

Oh Sugar! by Covergirl | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com — Four different colors swatched. Cupcake, punch, soda and gumdrop.

What does the Covergirl website have to say about it…

COLORLICIOUS OH SUGAR! VITAMIN INFUSED BALM

Treat your lips with colorlicious oh sugar! Vitamin infused lip balm. With the help of grapeseed oil, avocado butter, and Vitamins C & E, it’s only natural that this delicious smelling lip treatment leaves your lips soft and nourished with a hint of sheer color. Protect and repair lips with any of the 10 scented shades.

OVERVIEW
.    Infused with grapeseed oil, avocado butter & Vitamins C&E
.    Sheer tint adds in hint of lip color
.    Available in 10 scented shades

The COVERGIRL Guarantee. You’ll love it, or your money back.

Have you tried any of these Oh Sugar! Lip Balms? What do you think?

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PS: My sister is the one who first told me about these lip balms. Don’t you just love sharing things you love with people you love?!

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Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm

February 20, 2016February 20, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

Weekly Product Highlight~ Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm~

GRAPEFRUIT NATURALLY SMOOTH LIP BALM

Because I am always on the lookout for my next favorite chapstick/lip balm I keep buying more and more.

I purchased this one not only just because I love chapstick/lip balm, but also because I love grapefruit. While I love to buy new chapstick/lip balms, I am actually very picky about my lip products.

I love this Yes to Grapefruit Lip Balm!

I think that this one is very quickly becoming my favorite of all lip balms! It leaves my lips very smooth and it has a nice scent. I love that the balm is actually shaped like your lips.

For me, lip balm is a daily way of life, not just once a day but many times throughout the day and especially at bedtime.

One thing I don’t like about some chapsticks/lip balms is they are just too heavy and waxy. This one is pure enjoyment. It is light, fresh, smooth, and shiny. I can’t always find it in stores where I live, and then I get nervous that it has been diacontinued, but then I will find it again and of course I buy it to always have back up! (Do you do that too?!)

What does the Yes to Website have to say about it…

“Smooth lip balm on your lips. Notice how the shape matches the curve of your lips. Repeat as needed. Why were lip balms ever round, anyways?

The Formula: A mix of moisturizing Aloe, Cocoa, and Shea Butter deliver intense hydration and moisturization (talk about a triple threat!)
The Flavor: A delicious grapefruit treat to wake you and your gorgeous lips up.
The Packaging: Consumers preferred this sleek, oval shape, because it fits easily everywhere, and applies nicely around lips.

Yes to…an awesome new lip balm with a refreshing flavor that fits just about anywhere!

99% NaturalPetroleum
SLS,
Paraben Free
Cruelty-free”

Have you ever tried this lip balm? Do you love it as much as I do? Let me know what your thoughts are in the comments.

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Benefit Dandelion Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

February 13, 2016February 13, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood10 Comments

~Weekly Product Highlight~

Dandelion Ultra Plush Soft Pearly Pink Lip Gloss $16.00

I bought this lip gloss a little while back and for some reason completely forgot about it and never used it. I was just recently sorting through and cleaning up some of my makeup and I rediscovered it. Not really thinking about it I put it and and instantly fell in love!

I am so picky when it comes to lip glosses. I don’t like for my lips to feel uncomfortable at all! This one glides on so smoothly and it is so silky, not sticky at all. It has a nice light pleasant scent. It also has a nice light faint pink color, not too pigmented, but it is also not meant to be pigmented. It gives a natural but beautiful sheen to the lips.

What does the Benefit website say about it?

“WHY WE LOVE IT

Subtly sweet!

Our plush glosses glide on extra smooth and feel ahhh-mazing. The six irresistible shades, from sultry nudes to punchy pinks, come in soft-squeeze tubes with a custom tip designed for perfectly even application.

Soft pearly pink
Silky smooth wear
Luxurious formula

DETAILS

15.0 mL, 0.5 US fl. oz

HOW TO APPLY

Look tutu pretty.

Lips so sweet you’ll twirl & leap…swipe on this ballerina pink gloss and dance away the day. To create a beautifully pulled-together look in seconds, wear the gloss with its complementing box o’ powder…dandelion.”

Have you ever tried this Dandelion Ultra Plush Lip Gloss? What do you think about it? Also, I would love for you to follow me on Instagram and Facebook!

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LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set

January 10, 2016January 10, 2016 LauraJoli LookingJoliGood2 Comments

You may remember that I have been on a quest to find some much needed new jeans, yup still haven’t found any yet…why is it so hard to find a great pair of jeans?! So, still no jeans, but I did find some amazing lip glosses!

Yesterday, while shopping around at Kohls, I stopped by the beauty section (obviously, of course, I did.) I wasn’t really planning on buying anything, but found myself looking at all the beautiful Lorac lip glosses. I fell in love!

I couldn’t decide on just which one I wanted. It was a toss up between Goddess and CEO. Then I saw this LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set. It doesn’t have Goddess, but it does include CEO.

Let me tell you, I am so glad that I decided to get this gift set! These 6 beautiful glosses were only $25 total! Are you kidding me?! $25?! I thought I probably wouldn’t use all of the colors in the set, but since it was such a great deal I just couldn’t pass this up. It ends up that love all of them! I am enjoying these glosses so much that I am going to go pick up Goddess too.

I don’t know how long this gift set is going to be available, but I highly recommend you go get these or any of the other beautiful Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses.

These glosses are highly-pigmented and have a long lasting glossy color without feeling sticky or uncomfortable. I think that they are supposed to have a vanilla scent, but I don’t necessarily think that it is vanilla like. Either way, the scent is definitely a pleasant one. The tip of the applicator works great for the cupids bow as well as getting color in the corners of your lips. Also the angle of the doe foot applicator gives a very smooth application. For me, it was love at first swipe!

I am so happy that I decided to buy this set. Each of these colors is absolutely beautiful in a very different way. I can’t decide which one is my favorite. So far I have really been enjoying wearing Dominatrix and Coquette. (Added bonus, Dominatrix is the type of color that makes your teeth look whiter!) I thought for sure that Sex Symbol and Debutante were not going to work with my skin tone, but when I put them on I was pleasantly surprised at how beautiful both are. I have also worn Debutante over one of my other lipsticks and it looked amazing!

What does the Lorac Website say about these lip glosses:

Instantly transform into a daring debutante with the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Alter Ego Lip Gloss Set. These sexy and playful lip glosses coat your lips in highly-pigmented, glossy color and are loaded with antioxidants of Acai Berry, Pomegranate, Grape Seed and Vitamins C & E to help protect and soothe your luscious, kissable pout. This captivating set of Alter Ego Lip Glosses comes complete with 6 seductive shades to create any look you covet. Fall head over heels with the Love, Lust & Lace Alter Ego Lip Gloss Set!

Here is a list of the shades included in the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set

Sex Symbol (Exclusive Pink Nude)
Debutante (Exclusive Apricot)
Coquette ( Exclusive Hot Pink)
CEO (Dusty Rose)
Dominatrix (Deep Burgundy)
Vamp (Exclusive Deep Red)

I have really been impressed with the products that I have from Lorac. It is really a great brand! Do you have any of the other Lorac Alter Ego Lip Glosses? I’d love to hear what you think of them!

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Lips 101 After Hours by Preventive Measures

~Weekly Product Highlight~Lips 101 After Hours~

LORAC Alter Ego Lip Gloss Collections

This is the LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set from 2015

Oh Sugar! Lip Balm by Covergirl

~Weekly Product Highlight~ Oh Sugar! Lip Balm by Covergirl~

COLORLICIOUS OH SUGAR! VITAMIN INFUSED BALM

Have you tried any of these Oh Sugar! Lip Balms? What do you think?

Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm

Weekly Product Highlight~ Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm~

Benefit Dandelion Ultra Plush Lip Gloss

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Dandelion Ultra Plush Soft Pearly Pink Lip Gloss $16.00

LORAC Love, Lust & Lace Lip Gloss Collection Gift Set

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COLORLICIOUS OH SUGAR! VITAMIN INFUSED BALM

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Dandelion Ultra Plush Soft Pearly Pink Lip Gloss $16.00

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