QOTW: Do you wear makeup when you’re not feeling well?
Do you wear makeup when you’re not feeling well?
Beautiful with Brains says: no, I don’t. It doesn’t matter if I feel so bad that I need to stay in bed or I simply have a cold, I just can’t be bothered to put on makeup if I’m not feeling well. If I really have to go out, I may apply some foundation, but that’s it.
Product Review: Blistex Lip Infusion Lip Balm
Name: Lip Infusion
Brand: Blistex
Size: 4ml
Price: $2.99
From the packaging:
An innovative way to moisturize lips and make them soft and shiny.The steel ball produces a pleasant feeling of freshness. Lip Infusion, thanks to its liquid form, penetrates into the small splits of the lips allowing the moisturizing and protective ingredients present in the product to penetrate deeply.
What I liked:
- ball applicator
- fresh feeling on lips
- glossy effect
- the price
What I didn’t like:
- not moisturizing
- not long-lasting
- the taste
- the scent
- SPF?
I am a lip balm addict. I love trying new lip balms (in tubes, pots, tinted etc) all the time and I have at least a dozen lying around my house and in my purse. And even though my lips are soft and moisturized, I apply lip balm about 20 times a day simply cos I’m used to it and feel naked without.
But now I’ve found something that could cure my addiction, if only I could bring myself to use it: a crappy lip balm, just like Blistex Lip Infusion. The lip balm is clear and in liquid form. The consistency is very thin and runny, so unlike most lip balms out there, it doesn’t feel waxy at all.
However, it doesn’t feel like you have anything on your lips either. One layer doesn’t provide enough moisture for me, so I just apply two or three coats but even then the moisture has all gone away after about 15 minutes.
This is definitely a lip balm that you need to reapply A LOT during the day to keep your lips hydrated, especially if they are dry and chapped. But since mine are alright, I use it as less as possible cos I can’t stand the taste. It tastes a bit like medicine to me and even my boyfriend has commented about how awful it is. And the artificial scent is just as bad.
But to be fair, there are a couple of things I like about the lip balm. It has a metal ball applicator that glides smoothly and effortlessly on the lips leaving a cool and refreshing feeling behind. In addition, the balm makes your lips shiny, giving them a nice glossy effect. However, I don’t think these are good enough reasons to buy a lip balm that doesn’t moisturize, since that is what lips balms are supposed to do.
The lip balm contains Ethylhexyl Methoxycinnamate (also called Octinoxate) and Ethylhexyl Salicylate which protect against UVB rays. While I appreciate that the lip balm contains some form of sun protection, it isn’t broad spectrum. And since the lip balm doesn’t last very long, I think the sun protection may probably disappear pretty soon too. So I wouldn’t rely solely on this for sun protection.
Summary:
Overall, I like the packaging and the concept of the lip balm, it’s innovative and interesting. Unfortunately, the lip balm is also ineffective. It doesn’t moisturize lips, disappears soon and smells and tastes disgusting.
Rating: 2/5
Disclaimer: this item came with a magazine purchased by me for both personal and review purposes. The review is based on my own personal and honest experience with the product. For more information, please see my disclaimer.Gilty Pleasures Weekly Blog Tour, 29/11/09
Hello ladies,
another week has gone by and it’s time to share with you some fab posts from the girls from the Gilty Pleasures tour. Enjoy!
Alison of The Advice Sisters shares some videos, photos & reports from Grace Potter & the Nocturnals at Terminal 5 in NYC a must-see , especially if you have never seen or heard Grace! !
Lisa of Bridalease suggests three wonderful wedding, or anytime options thanks to the Landings and Jetblue.
Dao from My Makeup Blog discovered Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab, a wonderful website contains hundreds of perfume scents.
Gio from Beautiful With Brains shares some perfume shopping tips.
Know Your Ingredients: Octyl Salicylate
What it is
Octyl Salicylate is a colorless liquid with an oily consistency.
What it does
Octyl Salicytate is a sunscren agents that protects from some, but not all, UVB rays.
In addition, it has emollient and anti-bacterial properties that help to prevent a product from going bad.
Side effects
Octyl Salicylate doesn’t protect against UVA rays and so it needs to be used in products with other sunscreen agents to offer broad spectrum protection.
In addition, it degrades when exposed to sunlight.
How often do you clean your hair brushes?
Hello ladies (and men too),
do you clean your hair brushes regularly? I try and clean mine about every 10 days but I admit I forget sometimes. Which is very bad of me cos hair brushes collect dirt, product build up and gunk and will transfer all that back to your freshly-washed hair if you don’t clean them properly.
And that’s the last thing we all want right? But if that thought alone isn’t off-putting enough for you, there is another reason why you should wash your brushes often. A good hair brush will last for years if you take proper care of it and you won’t have to rush out and buy a new one every time it gets too dirty.
Here’s how I clean my hair brushes:
1. With the help of a wide-toothed comb, I remove all strands of hair and other visible gunk from the hair brush. I always make sure to do this holding the brush over a trash can to avoid making a mess on the floor or sink.
2. Then, I put some water in a bowl (but you can fill up your sink if you prefer) and add a couple of drops of a gentle shampoo or dish soap, depending on what I have at hand. They both work fine. Now, I soak the bristles of the brush in the water for a few minutes to loosen up the dirt still on it.
3. Using a comb, I go through the brush bristles again to scrub away any remaining gunk and dirt. Once, the brush is completely clean, I rinse it off with lukewarm water. Then, I tap off any excess water and let it air-dry.
Cleaning tips
- Some brushes come with cleaning instructions, so make sure you follow them properly.
- Do not soak wooden brushes in water. That’s because water can be absorbed by the wood and ruin the brush.
How do you clean your hair brushes? And how often?