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National Lipstick Day July 29,2022

July 29th is National Lipstick Day in the United States! 💄

Revlon has been making their super lustrous lipstick for what seems like a million years. These classic lipsticks are sold in several different finishes such as matte and pearl, but the crème formula is my favorite. It has a comfortable feel that doesn’t dry out the lips as some lipstick formulas can. There’s no overpowering scent either. With 87 different shades to choose from (yes, that’s correct, 87 shades!), there’s definitely a perfect shade for you! Pictured below are five of my favorite revlon lipstick shades and finishes.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick | lookingjoligood.blog
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick

In this picture I’m wearing one of my favorite lipsticks Revlon 764 On The Mauve crème finish.

Laura Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick | lookingjoligood.blog
Revlon Super Lustrous Lipstick shade 764 On The Mauve crème finish

Another of my favorite lipstick formulas is the Maybelline color for all sensational lipsticks. Both Maybelline and Revlon, as well as many other brands are on sale for 20% off Target today.

Maybelline Mauve | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
maybelline sensational lipsticks | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

While I love wearing lipstick, most days I leave the lipstick for special occasions, I can usually be found only wearing chapstick. I never leave home without a tube or two of chapstick in my pocket. While you’re at Target pick up a niveausa chapstick in the blue tube, it’s my favorite chapstick.

NYX is currently offering 20% off all lip products. Two of my favorite ones are the butter glosses in 15 Angel Food Cake and 36 Sorbet. Click HERE to take advantage of this 20% offer!


To celebrate National Lipstick Day Ulta Beauty has a buy one, get one 50% off of top brands such as TooFaced, Mac and Colourpop. Click HERE to take advantage of this week long sale.

Sephora doesn’t want to be left out they have 50% off select lip products for the lipstick holiday. They have brands like Armani, Yves Saint Laurent and lancomeofficial. I highly recommend the Yves Saint Laurent Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipsticks

Yves Saint Laurent Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Boundless Maroon 315
Yves Saint Laurent Slim Velvet Radical Matte Lipstick Boundless Maroon 315

Before you head to bed after a long day of wearing lipstick, slather your lips in the cult favorite Laneige lip sleeping mask. You’ll wake up with lips that feel fully plumped and moisturized. There are four different types to choose from, but the original strawberry flavor in the pink tub is my favorite. Click HERE if you are interested in purchasing the Laneige lip sleeping mask.

What about you? What is your favorite type of lipstick? Do you love to wear different shades and finishes of lipstick or do you prefer to keep it simple and wear chapstick? Do you wear a lip mask while you sleep?

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First Impressions of the Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara (Waterproof Very Black)

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara | lookingjoligood.blog
Maybelline Volum’ Express The Falsies Mascara

I went through a phase a few years ago where I was trying a new mascara every other week looking for the perfect one. Instead of perfection, I discovered lots of duds and I figured out exactly what I didn’t like about different mascaras.
Mascara is definitely one of those things that is super personal. Some people like dry mascaras, some like wetter formulas.  Some people want volume, others want length.  Some people despise clumps, others want to have a spidery lash look. It’s all personal preference. Mascaras that I hate might be your favorite ride or die product.
Personally, I have long, thin, super straight downward-pointing lashes that have a hard time holding a curl. Personally, I want long, curled, thick, upward-turning lashes… but then again, who doesn’t, right?  I prefer a natural-looking volumizing mascara with zero clumps!
Then one glorious day, I landed on the Maybelline Colossal Volum’ Express, in the yellow tube, and I heard angels singing and I haven’t looked back since…
Maybelline VOLUM' EXPRESS® THE COLOSSAL WATERPROOF MASCARA IN GLAM BLACK. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
That is until yesterday when I decided to try out the Falsies waterproof mascara in Very Black also by Maybelline…
It’s not a far cry from my holy grail mascara, in that it’s still by Maybelline and still part of the Volume’ Express line.
The difference is in the wand and brush. The Falsies has a curved brush and a flexible neck on the wand. The application was much easier than I expected. The formula is a bit wetter than I like and the end results after two coats are a bit clumpier than I prefer with less overall lengthening than I am used to with the waterproof Colossal Volum’ Express.
Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara | lookingjoligood.blog
As I have worn it throughout the day I haven’t noticed any flaking or smudging. There has been no irritation to my eyes.  My lashes are a little less curled and bit less clumpy as the day has gone on. As with all waterproof mascaras, I used an oil-based cleanser to remove it, it came off without any issues.

Maybelline Volum' Express The Falsies Mascara
Luckily for you, you get to see an up-close and personal picture of my eye.

Mascara is one of those things that I refuse to pay a lot of money for.  There are so many great products at the drugstore that a high-end mascara is not necessary.  Costing just around $7 USD, it’s overall not a bad mascara.  I have a feeling that it might be the type of mascara that’s perfect after being used for about two weeks after being opened.
So far not a 10/10, but I’m going to keep using it and see how it goes…
What about you?  What is your personal mascara preference?
Have you ever tried this Maybelline The Falsies mascara? Do you like length, volume, or a natural look? Are you someone that prefers a bit of clumping? Do you have a holy grail mascara that checks all the necessary boxes for you?  If so, I’d love to hear what it is and what you like about it in the comment section below!

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Makeup Of The Day

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These are some of my favorite go-to makeup products!  I find myself reaching for them over and over again!

Laura Joli | lookingjoligood.blog

What about you what are your go-to products?  Do you have any of the same favorite products as me?

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Oldie But Goodies!

I was cleaning up and decluttering my makeup collection the other day and rediscovered some great products I had completely forgotten about! One of the main reasons that I decided to go on a no buy was that very reason!  I have so many wonderful products that get lost in the shuffle because of the newer items that I add in.

Here is the look that I came up with using my oldie but goodie products.

 

Some much-loved makeup! I have a lot of products, so when I hit pan this hard you know that they have got to be great products!

Here is a list of the products worn in this look:

Benefit Porefessional primer
Real Techniques Beauty Sponge
Maybelline Fit Me Matte and Poreless shade 120
Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Concealer in brightener
Rimmel Stay Matte Setting Powder
NYC Cosmetics Smooth Skin Bronzer in Sunny
Wet N Wild Color Icon Blusher in Pearlescent Pink (old packaging and shade, so much better than the new shade)
Wet N Wild Single Eyeshadow in Creme Brulee
Clinique Stay the Day Eyeshadow in 01 Blushing Nude (I’m pretty sure this isn’t even available anymore.)
Wet N Wild Petal Pusher Palette
Marcelle Waterproof Eyeliner in Mulberry
Maybelline Lash Sensational Waterproof Mascara
Maybelline Lip Sensational Lipsticks#450 Mauve Mania

 

makeup of the day | lookingjoligood.blog

Recently I have been using BB creams and had completely stopped using both my real techniques beauty sponge as well as this Maybelline Matte and Poreless Fit Me Foundation.  Both are such great products.

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I had completely forgotten about my Wet N Wild Petal Pusher Palette!  I enjoyed using it just as much as I remembered, I’ll be adding this back into my rotation.  These purple and pink shades compliment my brown eyes so nicely!

 

I just heard that NYC Cosmetics will definitely no longer be sold in the US. I’m so upset about this since this bronzer is one of my favorites as well as the NYC loose setting powder and the liquid liner. (NYC will still be sold in Canada, this is one time that you Canadians luck out ;-))

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Makeup of the Day

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Because I put on a full face of makeup and then didn’t go out…

Primer: Benefit Porefessional primer
Foundation: Fit me matte and poreless 120
Powder: Coty Airspun transluscent
Blush: Lorac cosmetics Vivid
Bronzer: Tarte park avenue princess 🌞
Eyes: Tarte cosmetics in bloom palette 🌸
Eyeliner: Colour pop cosmetics creme gel liner in swerve 👁️ This actually irritated my eyes all day! Too bad because I really like the way it applies.
Lashes: Maybelline collosal volum express (of course) 👀
Brows: God gave me them. Thank you God!  🙏
Lips: NYC cosmetics 101 ExceptioNUDE (why aren’t you being sold in the USA anymore?! 😭) and Lorac Alter ego lip gloss in Bae 💄💋

Make up

Makeup Of The Day

Here is what I am wearing on my face today!

I really don’t think that this Loreal La Palette gets enough love and attention in the beauty community.  I really enjoy using this palette and always get compliments on my eye look whenever I use it.  The Maybelline Fit Me Foundation is another one that I absolutely love.  It always makes my skin look so flawless without looking heavy or cakey.  I use both this crown brush and the real techniques one every day.

makeup of the day | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

elf cosmetics Primer
Maybelline Fit me Matte and Poreless 120
Coty Airspun Powder
Bellapiere cosmetics mineral blush (this is part of my “how bout them samples.”  I’ll let you know what I think about it soon.)
Loreal La Palette Nude 1
dls eyeshadow
crown brush
realtechniques brush
thrive causmetics eyeliner
tarte mascara (this is also part of my how bout them samples.  I’ll let you know what I think about it soon.)
NYC cosmetics bronzer
Trestique Highlighting stick
pixi by petra highlighter (this is also part of my “how bout them samples”.  I’ll let you know what I think about it soon.)
Wet N Wild Setting Spray
Also, not pictured NYX Butter Gloss and Colgate Optic White toothpaste

Makeup of the Day | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

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Drugstore Makeup Guide

As you know, I love makeup! Quite possibly just as much as I love makeup I love getting  a good deal on great makeup!

I posted my Ultimate Drugstore Makeup Guide a little while ago, but have recently discovered some new and awesome drugstore makeup products that I wanted to add to the list.

~Here is a break down of my favorite drugstore makeup items~
(All dollar amounts are in USD)

Primers
Monistat Chaffing Gel** as primer $8.99
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Eyeshadow Primer $4.99
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Lash Primer $4.99

Monistat Complete Care Chafing Relief Powder Gel | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

Foundation
Maybelline Fit Me $5.99
Revlon Colorstay $8.99
Maybelline Superstay Better Skin Foundation $9.99
L’oreal Infallible Matte Foundation $12.99

 

 BB/CC Cream
ALMAY Smart Shade Skin Tone Matching Makeup
L’Oreal Paris Magic Skin Beautifier B.B. Cream $9.99
Garnier Skin Renew Miracle Skin Perfector BB Cream $13.99

Almay Smart Shade | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

Concealer
Maybelline Age Rewind Concealer/Brightener/ Neutralizer $8.99

Maybelline Instant Age Rewind | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Face Powder
Coty Airspun Powder $7.99
NYC Smooth Skin Loose Face Powder $2.99
Rimmel Stay Matte Pressed Powder $4.99

NYC Smooth Skin Loose Powder | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Bronzer
NYC Smooth Skin Bronzing Powder $2.99
Physicians Formula Butter Bronzer $14.99

Physicians Formula butter BB Bronzer | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

Blushes
elf Blush Palette $6
Wet n Wild Color Icon Blushes $2.99
Milani Powder Blushes $7.99

e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Highlighers
Wet n Wild Reserve Your Cabana bronzer $3.99
Physicians Formula Shimmer Strips Custom Palette // Warm Nude $12.99

Highlight on Fleek? Reserve your Cabana | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Eye Shadow
e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte $10
L’Oreal Infallible Eyeshadow- (My favorites are Amber Rush/ Always Pearly Pink/Liquid Diamond) $7.99
Wet n Wild Petal Pusher Palette $5.99
Wet n Wild Color Icon Trio- Walking On Eggshells $2.99
Wet n Wild Color Icon Shadow- Brûlée & Nutty $.99

 

e.l.f. Eyeshadow Palette -Mad for Matte | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Eyeliner
NYC Liquid Eyeliner $2.99
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner $4.50
Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner $5.50

Rimmel Scandal Eyes Gel Liner | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

Mascara
Maybelline Great Lash $4.99
Maybelline The Colossal Volum’ Express Mascara $6.99
Loreal Voluminous Original Mascara (NOT the waterproof) $7.99
CoverGirl Last Blast Volume Blasting Mascara $7.99

Maybelline Great Lash Mascara | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Lipstick
Wet N Wild Lipstick $1.99 (super drying, but awesome pigmentation and great shade selection.)
Rimmel Show Off Lip Velvet $4.99
Rimmel Moisture Lipstick  $6.99
Maybelline Color Sensational Lipstick $7.99

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Velvet liquid lipstick | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

LipLiner
Jordana Lip Liners $2
Essence Lip Liner $1.99
Rimmel 100 Kisses Long Lasting Lip Liner $3.99

Essence Lipliners | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

 

Lip Balms
ChapStick in the black tube, gets the job done for $.99
Nivea Kiss of Moisture Lip Balm $2.50
Yes To Naturally Smooth Lip Balm- Grapefruit $3.99

Yes to Grapefruit Naturally Smooth Lip Balm | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Setting Spray
Wet n Wild Photo Focus Setting Spray $4.99
L’Oreal Infallible Setting Spray $16.99

Wet n Wild setting spray | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Makeup Remover
Neutrogena Oil-Free Eye Makeup Remover $5.99
Garnier SKINACTIV Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover & Cleanser $6.99

garnier-skin-active-micellar-cleansing-water-all-in-1-cleanser-and-waterproof-makeup-remover | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Hair Products
Aussie 3 Minute Miracle Conditioner $3.99
Clairol Hair Food Apricot Shampoo and Conditioner $10.99


Aussie 3 Minute Miracle | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

The best part of getting makeup at the drugstore is  you can get great makeup for such a good deal.  When you add in coupons, sales and reward points, you can get quite a great makeup collection without having to spending all your money.

**check out my Tip Tuesday all about using Monistat Chaffing Gel as primer

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Tips and Tricks

Tip Tuesday #28

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesday!

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I love to wear long dangling earrings!

It is so annoying to be looking amongst your jewelry for the perfect pair of earrings and only being able to find one of them.  One way I keep all my earrings organized and easy to find is with buttons.  I insert the earrings into the button holes and have a simple yet ingenious way to keep my earrings together and organized.  Now whenever I am looking in my jewelry box for a pair of earrings they are already together and easy to find.

TipTuesday earring organization | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

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Tip Tuesday #27

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesdays…

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Baby wipes are not just for babies!

If you are a mother, you will already know all about this tip, I am not telling you anything new, but baby wipes are amazing for so many things. One of my favorite things to use baby wipes for is removing my makeup.  Since the wipes are made for delicate baby skin they are also great for the more sensitive skin of the face.

I usually get the scent free and sensitive skin ones.  Not only are they  gentle, but also efficient at getting the job done.  Also, baby wipe cost so much less than the wipes that are specifically labeled as “makeup remover wipes”.

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

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Tip Tuesday #26

Here is another tip for Tip Tuesdays…

Tip Tuesday Make up tips and tricks every Tuesday | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

This weeks tip has nothing to do with beauty or makeup, but it is still a great tip!

I was using my microwave the other day and what I was heating up exploded all over the inside.  So gross and so annoying to clean up.  This weeks tip is a simple way to effortlessly clean your microwave.

Apple cider vinegar water mixture heated for 10 minutes on high. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com
Look at how gross and dirty the inside of my microwave is! Yuck!

Fill a microwave safe bowl with 1 cup of apple cider vinegar and 1 cup of water. Put the mixture into the microwave and heat it on high for 10 minutes.  Let it sit in the microwave for an additional 5 minutes.  Remove the bowl and wipe down walls, top, bottom and door of the microwave.  (Be careful when you take the bowl out, it will be hot!)  The steam from the vinegar water mixture will have loosened everything from the inside of the microwave making it quick and easy to wipe clean.  It is like magic!

So Clean So Easy Apple cider vinegar water mixture heated for 10 minutes on high. | lookingjoligood.wordpress.com

Let me know if you try it and what you think!

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