Coveting this Week: Too Faced Pro-Essential Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set

Why are names for cosmetics so long?  Seriously, people?  Why do such small things have such big names?

I miss you, Danny Glover

Moving along, let's get to what and why I'm coveting this Teddy Bear Hair Brush Set.  I don't remember exactly when I started using make-up brushes.  Maybe it was in college.  Before then, I just used what sponge tip or brush came with the make-up.  Don't get me wrong.  These things can apply eyeshadow and blush, but it terms of really blending and finessing the look, that dog just won't hunt.  The first set I got was from Target.  My sister-in-law gave me a travel set from Sonia Kashuk (Thanks, April!).  I still have and use them, actually.  They're pretty high quality for being so inexpensive.  As time has gone by, I have acquired more brushes.  Some are more expensive than others.  Some are softer than others, but they all work to give me the look that I want.  Since becoming so involved in make-up, I have seen all manner of brushes and their quality.  I really feel that they are an important part of my make-up routine.  I kind of want to start getting some brushes of higher quality that are very soft.  Here's where Too Faced comes in.

So Purdy

These brushes are synthetic which I like.  While you can get natural hair brushes that are cruelty free, they are pretty hard on your pocketbook.  Do people say pocketbook anymore?  It's a weird word to say over and over.  Try it, I'll wait.

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Weird, right?!  Anywho, I generally prefer synthetic and these are ultra soft.  And they are cute.  Sorry, but I like me some cute stuff.  Puppies and kitties?  Love that stuff.  Look at these brushes!  Look at the bag that they come in!  It's got a teddy bear zipper pull for Pete's sake!  And so many hearts.  I heart little hearts.  These are definitely going on the birthday/ Christmas list.  Are brushes part of your make-up world?  Do you think it's worth it to buy expensive brushes?

Lipstick Queen Hello Sailor: Swatch and Review

I was really jazzed about this lipstick when I heard about a few months back on Refinery29.  I thought, "Oooo, blue lipstick?  Fancy."  The rebellious teen in me wanted to check it out, but as life progressed, I forgot about it.  Last month while perusing through Urban Outfitters, I saw it and convinced someone to buy it for my Christmas present.  When I tried it on though, I was a little let down.  It's not a lipstick.  Lipstick Queen claims its a sheer lipstick.  And by sheer, they mean practically clear.  Let's go from the beginning.

I love packaging design.  I'll admit that I am a sucker for packaging, and this packaging is so cute.  Look at it!

 So cute right?

Then there is the tube itself:

Lipsticks from Lipstick Queen all come in these lovely metal tubes with a satin finish.  For me, the whole thing just screamed unique and funky.  But then I tried it.

Can you see it?  Can you see it?  No?  Weird.  Oh, wait a second.  It's almost clear!  This slightly bluish hue that you see on my skin is with several back and forth swipes.  It makes my lips slightly darker than they naturally are.  I would show you a picture but you can't actually see anything.  I just wanted more for the price ($25.00 F.Y.I.)  I wanted a lipstick and this isn't it.  This is a lip balm.  Sure, it's moisturizing but I could have found a "blackberry" tinted lip balm for much cheaper.  Sadsies.  If you have the 25 buckaroos to spend and want a novelty item, then go ahead and spend the money.  But, if you want more bang for your buck, then skip it.  Adorable? Yes.  Would I repurchase (Or get someone to repurchase as a gift)? No.