Softlips Review and Giveaway

  We often purchase beauty products to help us look younger, or help us look more “put together” and to boost our confidence. Often times we focus on areas that need improvement. For instance, I would never dream of leaving my house without mascara on. When focusing on our flaws, it is easy to overlook areas that need protection. We all know the importance of applying sunscreen when we are exposed to the sun, and it is just as important to protect our lips.  

Softlips® offers a complete line of lip care products with a perfect blend of style and function to keep lips soft, moisturized, beautiful and healthy. Known for its unique slim stick design, the brand has an array of flavored lip balms with SPF 20 and a new line of natural lip care products made with 100% natural ingredients - including a certified organic lip balm line. Softlips® now adds a touch of color, with tinted balms and light glosses that go with every skin tone.

The first products I tried were the Tinted Lip Balms. These tinted lip balms provide ultimate lip relief with 100% natural moisturizers and include sunscreen for added UVA/UVB protection. The tinted lip balms are available in five colors- Pearl, Rose, Shell Pink, Natural Honesty, Coral Charm, and two limited edition colors- Serene and Sweet. Each lip balm comes in a ,07 oz tube, small enough to carry in your purse and even your pockets! All of them contain sunscreen and natural tinted color.

I received the Shell Pink Lip Balm and Natural Honesty Lip Balms. At first glance, I thought I would hate the Natural Honesty balm. The color on the package looked like a tan or cool brown shade. I applied it to my lips and very pleasantly surprised. It wasn’t brown at all- in fact it matched my natural lip color perfectly. It actually made my lips look fuller, and I loved how they still looked natural. The Shell Pink is a beautiful light pink shade with a hint of shimmer. Both were easy to apply and lightweight. These are the perfect lip balms for summer time.

 The next product I tried was the Sheer Lip Gloss. These glosses are available in 3 beautiful summer shades – Coral Charm, Natural Honesty and Shell Pink. The Natural Honesty is the same shade as the Lip Balm, only it leaves a glossy finish. The Shell Pink is a beautiful shimmery pink. Normally, when I hear coral, I think orange. Most coral colors have an orange hint to them. This is not orange at all. This gloss looks a lot darker from the tube then it actually is. I love this shade and am still trying to decide which one I like the most. This is a very natural shade, and I can only best describe it as a pinkish-nude color. It looks great on me and I am sure this color would compliment nearly every skin tone. All of these glosses are 100% natural and contain SPF 15. I am so ecstatic to have been given the opportunity to try the Soft Lips Lip Glosses. I normally pay $20.00 for my designer gloss, which does not even contain sunscreen. Soft Lips Pure Gloss retails for just $4.99! Soft Lips Glosses are non-sticky and last for hours. I am very impressed and would definitely recommend these.

The last two products I received are a must have for anyone in need of relief from dry, cracked lips. The first is 100% Natural Lip Butter. The Lip Butter also contains SPF 15 and unlike the other products I tried, this is not tinted. This is non-greasy and glides on just as you would imaging butter would. This is the perfect lip moisturizer for anyone looking for lip protection without adding color. There is no scent, no color and my lips feel better than they have in years!

The second of the two, is the Soft Lips Lip Polish. Just as you would exfoliate your body to remove dead skin, the Lip Polish contains sugar crystals to remove dry, flaky skin from your lips. The lip polish suggests you rinse with water after massaging, but water is not absolutely necessary. I used a damp washcloth to wipe clean, revealing smooth, soft, healthy-looking lips. The crystals in this polish are microscopic and though much gentler than a body scrub, they work effectively at removing loose, dead skin. This fragrance free polish is non-greasy, and thick so it will not leave a runny mess. The best part, besides the cheap $5.99 price tag is that it tastes great, just like sugar and it helps to heal your lips, leaving them incredibly moisturized.

Enter our SoftLips Giveaway

Where to Buy: Available at Target Stores Nationwide, and Most Mass Retailers.

Price: $3.99- $5.99

Disclaimer: I received the new Softlips Pure Product Line at no cost for review purposes. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.

Hard Candy Makeup Review

Hard Candy was the first makeup I was introduced to as a young girl. I can remember back to elementary school when my friends and I would proudly share our newest Hard Candy cosmetics with each other. I'm not quite sure if Hard Candy was even available in my local stores or if I just didn't notice, but it has been several years since I have used their products.

Anytime I am at the store, I have to browse the makeup aisles before I check out. Just the other day I was walking down the aisle and my eyes were immediately drawn to the Hard Candy display. Their cutting-edge design is absolutely captivating. I haven't seen anything quite like it before. The eye-catching design seems to be inspired by tattoo art.

Hard Candy graciously sent me several cosmetic products to try. First up was the In The Shadows Eyeshadow Collection. Each collection is perfectly color coordinated to create any look. I received the shade Splendid, which is a beautiful five color palette of purple/blue, blacks/grays, and white. All of the In The Shadows eyeshadow palettes come with a mini black eyeliner pencil or a 4.3ml of primer. My particular palette included primer.

I originally thought this palette would be too dark for me. After playing with several color combinations, I found that it works great for a subtle day time look or as a bold and dramatic evening look. The colors in this palette provide a shimmery metallic finish- very pretty!

If you are looking for a lip gloss to plump your lips and give you that wet sexy look, look no further. Hard Candy Plexi Gloss is a non-sticky lip gloss that will do just that! I received the Mauve- Alous Plexi Gloss. I was very impressed by this gloss. This is a bright shade of pink with a hint of shimmer. This gloss has a light fragrance that smells so yummy, you will want to eat it. This smooth, moisturizing gloss lasted hours and I love the fact that I did not have to reapply after eating or drinking.

A dynamic eye pencil in a rainbow of shades, 12 to be exact! These creamy eye pencils deliver powerful, vibrant color that slides on smooth and stays soft and creamy for blending (about 30 seconds), then dries to a long-lasting finish that won’t budge. Line eyes with a hint of color or go for the full, artistic, multi-hued effect.

I rarely wear eyeliner. I would love to wear liner, but I have had such a hard time finding a good liner that doesn't smudge or cause my eyes to water. If you have the same problem, you have to try Take Me Out Liner. I received Soy which is a rich black shade. This liner glides on very smoothly and best of all it does not smudge! I have paid over $20 for eyeliner that doesn't come close to comparing to this. At only $5 at Walmart, this is a steal! The design doubles as a hair styling stick, which is great for some women but I would prefer the same thickness throughout. This liner stays put all day, so there is no need to carry along with me. I am still looking for my cap.

Blush Crush is a marbleized baked blush that give your cheeks an all-over warmth and glow. Baked for eight hours, the texture is easy to blend and natural looking. I received #126 Pin Up. This blush can be applied wet for a dramatic look or dry for a soft & delicate look. Pin Up is a light pink shade with a light gold shimmer. I love that this blush is so light. I didn't notice a fragrance which is great, because my hubby is always complaining that I smell like makeup. This particular shade was very similar to my skin tone, so it didn't add a lot of color. It did provide a slight shimmer to my cheeks. Living Doll is a beautiful bright pink blush. It's sitting on the store shelf calling out to me, and I can't wait to try this color next!

Hard candy has really set the bar high. With Hard Candy makeup you can express your beauty with products in fun, flirty colors. These cosmetics are great for females of all ages. I am in my mid twenties and I am sold on these products. My mother has already purchased some and I know young girls would love Hard Candy.

Hard Candy Cosmetics Can Be Purchased Online and at WalMart Stores.

Many thanks to Hard Candy for providing the review samples!

Disclaimer: I received samples for reviewing purposes. The opinions & thoughts expressed are my own. I received no other compensation for my review nor was I under any obligation to give a positive review.