Midnight Wink

For the month of February, I challenged myself to wear a different lipstick each day. I posted each look in my Instagram Story that day. I tried to pick as many different brands, finishes, and shades as I had in my collection. The funny thing is I could probably do multiple months of wearing a different lip product each day... I didn't even come close to maxing out my collection! There are also a few formulas that I have in multiple shades. Thats the life of a makeup lover, I guess!  Take a look at each of my February #lotd pics below!  Overall, I loved wearing lipstick every day. I am in grad school, so it's really easy to not wear makeup and to dress down on school days. This challenge gave me an excuse to do my makeup every day and really think about budgeting my time to get ready in the morning. I also loved that I had...

ColourPop recently launched two new lip formulas, the Blotted Lip and the Ultra Blotted Lip . The Blotted Lip was originally introduced with the Alexis Ren Collection in February, and the Ultra Blotted Lip is new for Summer 2017. I purchased Deja Vu when the Alexis Ren collection launched, and immediately loved the formula. When I heard the were expanding the line and even introducing a liquid version, I had to try them!  Clockwise from top right: Zuma Ultra Blotted Lip, Deja Vu Blotted Lip, Cherry on Top Ultra Blotted Lip, Candyfloss Blotted Lip. Lets start with the blotted lips. They retail for $5 USD each from the ColourPop website, and are available in 11 colours. Three of these 11 colours are from the Alexis Ren collection and come in the black packaging. The blotted lip has a creamy formula that is very comfortable to wear. It goes on semi-sheer and is build able to achieve the intensity that you want. They have a matte finish that feels almost powdery, and softly r...