Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar Swatchfest

L to R: Ophelia, Grandma, Melange, Stalker, Vintage

From the website: OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of a lipstick, with the ease of application of a gloss. Goes on slick and moist, and dries down to a satin finish. Ultra-saturated in color, Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment – a little goes a very, very long way! An intense yet featherweight layer of color that never looks or feels heavy. Meant to be mixed, Lip Tar comes in concise array of colors for a limitless selection of shades made by you! A simple, elegant formula that contains Hemp Oil, Peppermint Oil and Vitamin E, OCC Lip Tar feels as good on the lips as it looks!

Please excuse my less-than-perfect swatches; this is my first time! These colors come in a set called the Pro’s Picks Lip Tar Set v1.0 and they can be bought here for $49.00. Lip Tars are also sold individually (with a lip brush) at Sephora or OCC for $18.00 in a few different finishes. I don’t find them to be too drying, but I wouldn’t say that they are hydrating. I would suggest wearing them over a lip balm or lip primer.

All swatches are one coat of lip tar on top of Blistex Medicated Lip Balm.

Ophelia (basic ladylike pink)

Melange (terracotta neutral)

Grandma (classic coral)

Stalker (true blue based red)

Vintage (deep burgundy)

L to R: Vintage, Stalker, Grandma, Melange, Ophelia

L to R: Vintage, Stalker, Grandma, Melange, Ophelia

Can I just say how much I love these?! The pigmentation is out of this freakin’ world and when everyone says a little bit goes a long way, they are not lying. I put a small sized dot (seen in a picture above) on the back of my hand and apply the lip tar with the OCC lip brush and that usually will be enough for a full application.

If I had to pick, I’m pretty sure Melange is my favorite out of this bunch, which is really bizarre because normally I tend to go for pinks/purples/reds.

Oh, and also, these are vegan and cruelty free!

Which one is your favorite?

Have you used Lip Tars before? Do you like them?

xox

Wishlist Vol. 4: Black Milk Clothing

I had a very much needed "Girls' Night In" after work yesterday, so I didn't have any time to put together a blog post. Sorry! I know I'm a day behind, but this wishlist is totally worth the wait!

Yip Yip Yip Leggings

When I saw that BMC was launching a Yip Yip Yip swimsuit, I knew that I needed the print as leggings... And here they are! Omgerz.

Artoo Swimsuit

This came out a long while ago, and I was in looooove! I'm also pretty sure that my husband would approve of this design, ya know, being a huge Star Wars nerd and all.

Jellyfish Pink Leggings

Jellyfish always made me happy as a kid. I don't know why, though. Now they remind me of my hubby. For Valentines Day, he got me a jellyfish tank with rubber jellyfish that lit up different colors and he also got me a SUPER CUTE jellyfish plushie from the aquarium in Sasebo.

Mermaid Leggings

Okay, seriously. I want to be a mermaid. Don't judge me.

Evil Cheerleader Lace Dress

This dress is just really pretty. I love lace overlays and fit and flares, so together it's definitely a go for me!

Junkfood Yellow Leggings

I also have this weird thing where I want all of the clothing with food prints on them. Ice cream, cheeseburgers, cookies, candy - GIVE ME ALL THE JUNK FOOD CLOTHES.

Watermelon Skater Skirt

Oh, and fruit prints too. :3

Muscles Leggings

Last but not least is the Muscles Leggings. I found these years ago while searching for something on google (I think it had something to do with a cuff bracelet that looked like meat, don't ask) and that's how I came across Black Milk Clothing. I just think that this idea was really well executed and I want a pair for my legging collection!

Black Milk Clothing has a whole slew of different legging prints, swimsuits, bodysuits, skirts, tops, dresses, catsuits, and suspenders. I love pretty much everything that they make, but since it's a pretty high price point, I've never been able to buy from them. My one other dilemma with BMC is that they do not cater to plus size people. Some of their clothing is made in an XL (that I think I could sqeeeeeeze into), but I haven't seen anything larger than that.

Do you have anything from Black Milk Clothing?

What are your favorites?

xox

Random Thought Thursday Vol. 1: BeauCoo

BeauCoo is a new social iPhone app (and website) where people of all shapes and sizes can find others with their measurements and learn about new places to shop. I really love how body positive this app is! It doesn't matter what size you are (straight size or plus size), you can utilize it. There's an option to input your measurements and BeauCoo will match you up with others that are the exact size as you! You also can choose to look at everyone's outfits, just your friends, or people nearby.

BeauCoo can also be found on Twitter, Facebook, and their blog.

Have you checked out BeauCoo yet? Share your username so we can be friends!

xox

Review: Ipsy Glam Bag (May)

Ipsy Glam Bag is a monthly subscription service created by Michelle Phan. For $10 (!!) a month, you will receive a makeup bag, as well as a mix of 5 deluxe samples and full size beauty products. When you join, you take a "beauty quiz" about the types of product you like, your skin tone, type of skin/hair, and so on, so ipsy can send you personalized products.

First off, the package comes in this amazing metallic pink envelope!

All of the products are placed in the monthly cosmetics bag (which is the same for everyone each month). You will also get some information on the brands that were involved with that month's bag with other offers from those brands and possibly a promo code for something extra!

These were the products that I received in my Ipsy Glam Bag for May!

First is a Mirabella (full size) lipstick in the shade Posy. It's a nice cool reddish shade (seen below) that is a bit sheer. It's not a drying lipstick and has pretty good staying power. There is a slight vanilla scent as well, but it's definitely not overpowering and you don't really notice it once it's on your lips.

Next is a nice sized (full size) Pacifica perfume in Tahitian Gardenia in a roller ball container. I normally don't wear much perfume; growing up, I was always a Bath & Body Works body spray gal. I had one or two that I really liked as a teenager, but haven't used any since. The scent Tahitian Gardenia is really nice when it's in the container, though I found it to be a little intense when I wore it. The site describes it as "reminiscent of Jasmine, Sweet Orange, and Tea Leaves." It's nice, but it's not for me.

I was so excited when I saw the Anastasia Beverly Hills (deluxe sample size) clear brow gel. I had high hopes for it and it definitely did not disappoint. It's a nice thin brow gel that helps to keep my brows in place and sets my brow powder so it can last all day.

I also got a Yaby concealer refill pan (full size) in buff. I really like how the color works with my skin tone and the product was very nice. Since I work out in the sun, I've been getting tanner than normal, so my usual concealers are a bit too light for me now. My one problem with this is that I don't have a palette to put it in right now, so I have to store it in the plastic container it came in.

Lastly, I received a Zoya nail lacquer (full size) in Gie Gie. It's a beautiful baby pink with some silver shimmer. I haven't tried it yet (I know, shame on me!) and I've actually never had a Zoya polish. I recently haven't been putting anything on my nails because of how rough my job is on my nails, but I promise I will wear this soon. It's a great color!

All in all, I love my Ipsy Glam Bag from May and would for sure recommend this subscription service. On top of it feeling like getting a present every month, it's a great deal for $10.

Mirabella Lipstick: $22.00

Pacifica Roller Ball Perfume: $12.00

Anastasia Clear Brow Gel (Travel Size estimate): $14.00

Yaby Concealer Refill: $4.85

Zoya Nail Lacquer: $8.00

Total: $60.85

This is my referral link, if you wanna use it! Either way, ipsy Glam Bag is a hit.

xox