6.10.2011

Lip Gloss Love

I've never been a lip gloss/lipstick kind of girl.  I just really don't like the feel of it on my lips:  It either dries them out, makes them sticky, or just feels heavy.

I live by my Rosebud Minted Rose Lip Balm.  It keeps my lips from getting chapped and also adds a little shine. 

I've recently had a change of heart though.  Don't get me wrong, I still LOVE, my Rosebud, but I now have a lip gloss mistress: Clinique Long Last Glosswear.

The affair all started last weekend when I got this free gift at the Nordstrom Clinique--inside was my new love!

The gift included two shades (Bamboo Pink and Stellar Plum) of the Long Last Glosswear.  I think the Stellar Plum was made for me! 


Long Last Glosswear

Stellar Plum
In person it's a big more red/burgundy

This lipgloss still has the thick, sticky feeling I can't stand, but it's worth it!  The Stellar Plum seems to match my natural lip color and makes my lips look extra plump and a little shiny.

Let me preface this picture by saying that I abhor kissy face/pouty pictures, BUT, I made the sacrifice for you, my readers, so that you could see the pout with this lipgloss, haha!

My plump, glossy pout

I love it so much I find myself putting it on even when I'm in my pajamas just because I like to look up in the mirror and see my lips in it, ha! 

Normal picture with the gloss

And the kicker is, it's only $14!  I'm going to use the heck out of my little sample, but once I run out I will be making my way over to Clinique to stock up on more!  It comes in 17 shades which you can see here, though I recommend testing it at the Clinique counter because I don't think those little swatches are the most accurate.

 Do you have a favorite lip gloss?

Have a great weekend!
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33 comments:

  1. WhatMissLovesJune 10, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    Cute! I can never find a lip gloss that I like. Lately plain old chapstick has been my best friend.

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  2. Caitlin C.June 10, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    I'm the same exact way.. I've never been a lip gloss girl. Just give me my cocoa butter chapstick and I'm good to go. Since you've found one you adore, though, maybe there's hope for me too :) I've been eying that Clinique gift bag for a while because the makeup bag is so cute!

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  3. Southern Living: Preppy StyleJune 10, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    I LOVE Cliniques lipgloss!

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  4. HeatherJune 10, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Oh I'm the same way about lip gloss! I need to check the Clinique gloss out.

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  5. Jenna @ LaFemmeLaFanciful.comJune 10, 2011 at 9:33 AM

    That color looks so pretty on you, Allie!!

    I only wear lip balm myself. I feel like whenever I wear gloss/lipstick, I only end of ruining it somehow... lol

    But the Clinique gloss sounds like it is worth a try! :)

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  6. nomo wino daphJune 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM

    You are too cute!
    Thanks for your review on this product:)

    I hope you have a great weekend sweetie♥

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  7. Jane {In The Pink & Green}June 10, 2011 at 10:11 AM

    Ok I need to head to Nordstrom ASAP and get this kit! The lipgloss looks great on you, I have your same coloring so I'm excited to try it! Have a great weekend!

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  8. AmandaJune 10, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Is it bad that I don't have a favorite lip gloss because I usually stick with chapstick? (Carmex or Blistex.) Fashion fail. And thanks for the well wishes on my race!!!

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  9. AnnieJune 10, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    I just recently got this gloss and LOVEEEE it toooo!

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  10. AbbyJune 10, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    You are adorable ;) I love the make up bag all the samples came in! (That's how I always get my make up bags-from sample gifts like these). And clinique always has the best. I use their foundation up the wazoo!

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  11. ValJune 10, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Bamboo pink has been my favorite for years!!

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  12. Emily | RecentlyJune 10, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Hmmm, think I'll try it. It looks great on you! I have an absolute lip gloss fetish! My favorite right now is Sugar tinted lip treatment in Plum. It's sheer and light but gives just the right amount of color. Not sticky at all! It's a little pricey, but worth it. Sephora carries it.

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  13. Aubrey {All Things Bright and Beautiful}June 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    That was a killer deal for the freebie! And to find a new fave lipgloss??? It's kismet. (c: I am a huge fan of Bath and Body Work's Bigelow & Co lipglosses, they are also tinted, but they have a minty flavor and you don't get that heavy/sticky gloss feeling...but you can bet your booty I'll be heading to Nordstrom's today to check this out! (c:

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  14. TiffJune 10, 2011 at 12:43 PM

    What cute pics! I'm not a gloss fan, but I am a pretty hardcore Clinique junkie. Love that stuff!

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  15. UnknownJune 10, 2011 at 12:48 PM

    I love Clinique's free gifts - they're chock full of goodness. I'd love to try this gloss out!

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  16. CapeCodCollegiateJune 10, 2011 at 1:18 PM

    Oh yes! Wonderful recommendation! I'm in the same boat where I hate wearing lipgloss or lipsticks.. the either make the straw or cup that I'm drinking out of all funky, or they just taste terrible!
    But I'll have to look into this Clinique stuff :)

    Thanks for the suggestion :)

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  17. MauraJune 10, 2011 at 1:34 PM

    love that stuff! aren't free gifts the best?!

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  18. AlexaJune 10, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    i'm always about finding a new chapstick...thanks for the recs!
    xo
    Alexa
    www.theshortandthesweetofit.com

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  19. highheeledlifeJune 10, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    What a fabulous gift you received!!! I love Clinique's facial toner ...I've used it for years!! Will have to try their lip gloss ... I love the Lancome lip gloss... wishing you a fabulous week-end! xo HHL

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  20. MadelineJune 10, 2011 at 11:00 PM

    Clinique is the best! I miss our chats and updates now that I'm so busy with institute but I'll be back on the blogging horse once it's over at the beginning of July. I hope you're having a great summer! PS - I've made a ton of friends who went to UVA at Institute, I wonder if you know any of them!

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  21. Alicia@ eco friendly homemakingJune 10, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Those pictures are so cute of you. You have such a sweet smile!!

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  22. Leigh Powell HinesJune 11, 2011 at 8:41 AM

    Cutie pie.

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  23. ClaireJune 11, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    I wanted this Trina free gift sooo badly but don't usually use Clinique so I was frugal and decided I would live without it HAHA love the lip gloss! And your pouty picture haha

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  24. A Wedding StoryJune 11, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I love that gloss!

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  25. The enchanted homeJune 11, 2011 at 4:10 PM

    Such cute pics! I am not a lipgloss kind of gal, except when I was 15 and addicted to those that tasted like my favorite things, like the Dr.Pepper and 7UP lipgloss! I dont' like the sticky texture so am a MAC lipstick fanatic. But this looks great on you!

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  26. LaurJune 12, 2011 at 7:33 AM

    I seriously love this stuff! My go to color is mystic that matches my tone and I wear it almost every day and ask for it every year in my xmas stocking!

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  27. MadelineJune 12, 2011 at 1:01 PM

    Allie! Mary Lantor is one of my best friends here already and we are living together when we get out of institute. We are in the process of looking for an apartment right now. Also, Natalie Mercado(sp?) from UVA is living with us, and two other girls, one from USC and one from BC. If you come to Houston, you will have to come visit!

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  28. natasha {schue love}June 12, 2011 at 1:05 PM

    I saw this Trina Turk gift bag and thought it looked stunning!! Love the lip gloss, it looks great on you! :)

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  29. Mommie CoutureJune 12, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    That lipgloss looks awesome on you! Now I need to head over to Nordstrom's and try it out!

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  30. Seashells and Southern BellesJune 12, 2011 at 3:41 PM

    That is the prettiest bag they've had a in long time!

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  31. BLC :oJune 12, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Oh la la!!! I am a lipgloss addict!!! I am currently adoring Revlon's soft pinks. So fun!!! Xoxo-BLC

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  32. ericaJune 12, 2011 at 10:22 PM

    I am in desperate need of clinique maybe I will have to go to Nordstrom. I am a lipgloss addict.

    xo, e

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  33. AnonymousJune 14, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    Tres jolie! Ready for sweet kisses...

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