Today we are going to look at my Five Favorite pink beauty products. Ladies, any of these products will be great for a Valentine's Day date and then will still be in style all throughout the spring months. No matter what your thoughts on the holiday are, you will find a product or two to try from this group! I may hate Valentine's Day but I love pink lipstick shades!!
Here are my favorite pinks!
NARS Semi-Matte Lipstick in Schiap - "A pure, creamy lipstick formula for bold color. Nars Lipsticks are enriched with vitamin E to increase wearability and keep true color intact. Sheer finish creates the most natural, stained-looking lips. Semi-matte produces velvety, full-bodied lips. Finally, satin fashions creamy, moist-looking lips." Schiap is a "semi-matte shocking pink". This is my favorite pink lipstick and I am not alone in my love since it it sold out all the time at Sephora. This shade is a bright matte pink, it creates the best bright pink lip and it lasts all day long. The matte finish keeps this shade looking classy and I wear this shade all throughout the year. The shade was named after designer Elsa Schaiparelli, an avant garde designer from the 20th Centruy who loved bright pink hues such as this one. I really love to wear red lip hues all the time but this bright pink actually makes me put the reds to the side and rock the pink. This is a great choice for Valentine's Day or any day of the year.
Bath and Body Works Pink Chiffon Body Lotion - "Our exclusive Signature Collection Body Lotion is fortified with powerful ingredients like super conditioning Shea Butter, fast absorbing Jojoba Oil and protective Vitamin E to hydrate skin with moisture that lasts all day. Our non-greasy formula absorbs quickly and completely to leave skin feeling incredibly soft, smooth and nourished, making it the perfect daily moisturizer. Our exclusive Pink Chiffon is a light-as-air pairing of soft pink petals & vanilla chiffon icing. Key Fragrance Notes: Sparkling Red Pear, Vanilla Orchid and Whipped Chiffon Musk." I hated this fragrance when it first came out, I tried the perfume on and it was so sweet that it turned on my skin. I cannot wear these sweet fruity-floral scents, they either get much too sweet to handle or go sour, this one went the sweet route and I went on my merry way past this scent. I stayed away from this fragrance for quite a long time but last holiday I received some small bottles of it and decided to re-try the products. I got the Shower Gel and Body Lotion and I discovered that I really like the body products in this fragrance, it is light floral on my skin with just hints of sweetness. This scent is just enough to be noticeable and I went through my small sizes very quickly and will be buying those products in the full sizes to use all spring. The shower Gel is more fruity than the lotion, I smelled the pear the most but in the lotion, I smell the florals and the vanilla.
Sometimes first impressions need to be re-visisted...
LUSH Bath Bomb in Pink - "Inspired by the delightful Audrey Hepburn, Pink is sophisticated, sexy, elegant, and witty. Fragranced with edgy tonka bean, neroli, and the sweetness of vanilla absolute, it turns baths into candy-scented fantasies with a fragrance that lingers on your skin long after you’re out of the bath. It's sweet, but not overbearingly so, with a subtle bite of something cheeky. Spoil yourself; instead of Breakfast at Tiffany’s, have an indulgent bath with Pink." This Bath Bomb is a yummy mix of vanilla and tonka bean, it is relaxing and the best way to treat yourself after a long week. In addition to the wonderful scent and the pure fun of watching the bomb dissolve, this bath product turns the bath water bright pink. Nothing is more fun than bathing in bright pink water and is the perfect Valentine's Day treat especially for the single girls that crave a bit of pampering this day.
Illamasqua Nail Varnish in Collide - "A vivacious nail varnish. Leave your mark with bold, rich, vibrant colors that stand out. The formula is long-wearing and chip-resistant and contains individual finishes from matte to high-gloss. Apply two coats for high-intensity and use with Illamasqua Nail Base Coat and Illamasqua Nail Top Coat for the perfect finish. Make a statement and talk with your hands!" Collide is a "bright neon pink with a satin finish" and matches the NARS Schiap Lipstick almost perfectly and I wear the two shades together all spring and summer. Illamasqua's Nail Varnish formula is one of the best nail polishes on the market, the formula lasts several days with only minor tip wear and wears glassy without an extra top coat. I will start using this shade in pedicures as soon as it begins to get warm out and then follow with the matching manicure. This is shade that I wore the most last summer and I am willing to bet that the same will hold true for this year!
Clinique Almost Lipstick in Flirty Honey - "A glossy, ultra-light lipstick. Not quite a gloss, and not quite a lipstick, this transparent formula merges with the unique, natural tone of your lips to create a look that's all your own. Its sheer, emollient-rich formula glides on for easy layering." Flirty Honey is one the shades that was released in early 2012 when Clinique decided to expand the Almost Lipstick range and release a series of shades in this formula. Flirty Honey is a "sheer bright rose" that delivers a sheer rose look to the lips. This shade is brighter than many traditional rose hues and is perfect against pale skin or medium skin, it creates a subtle pink lip that is an easy way to ease more into a bright lip look. Another aspect of these lip glosses that I love is that this formula is very hydrating and is perfect for use in the winter and early spring when I am still battling chapped lips.
I hope that my favorite pink items have given you some shopping ideas. I love pinks and am very excited to wear them at the end of this winter and then all the way into spring and summer. What are some of your favorite pink beauty products?!
photo courtesy of Sephora
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