Spring Lip Picks

I decided it would be fun to lay out the colors I will be reaching for this Spring.  Some of these have already found their way into my purse to keep on me while I am out.  With the exception of one, they are all drugstore.  Thus, they are quite affordable!  YAY!

I'm not a huge gloss person, but I LOVE these Revlon glosses.  I wore them a lot last summer, too.  The two I prefer for the warmer weather are Coral Reef and Pink Pop.

These next two are new(ish) in my collection.  Even though Spring just hit, I've already been wearing them a lot.  They are the Maybelline Color Whispers in the colors Pink Up Peach and Coral Ambition.

Next up are a couple of L'Oreal lipsticks.  They are Cotton Pink and Sunset Angora.  I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull off such a pale pink like Cotton Pink but WOW it is amazing and beautiful!

I'm still over the m oon about the Revlon Balm Stains.  I often find myself reaching for all of the colors I own.  The two I feel I'll be reaching for most often this spring are Cherish and Rendezvous. 

These two aren't from the same brand, but I didn't have two from the same collection to pair....so I just put them together.  Revlon Strawberry Shortcake (another pale pink that is quite wearable) and L'Oreal Summer Rose.  I wore Summer Rose a lot at the end of summer last year.  It lasts nicely on the lips.

These are two more not from the same brand.  They are Maybelline Coral Carnation and Lorac It Girl.  Coral Carnation is that fantastic pop of orange (without being clownish) that is stunning in the spring and It Girl is a long standing favorite of mine.  

None of these are "neutrals" but when I think of spring I think of finally pulling out brighter clothes and makeup and getting away with wearing pops of color on the lips.  All of these are fantastic for that, without being over the top. 

Maybelline Color Whisper

Last week I was browsing around Target and as I was passing through the cosmetics section I noticed several new product displays.  One of them, which I hadn't heard anything about, was for a Maybelline lip product.  I took a closer look and discovered it was for their Color Whisper lipsticks.  I was intrigued and had to purchase two of them to try out.  

Though I wanted quite a few of the colors, I settled on just two until I determined whether or not they were worth my money for more.  I selected Pin Up Peach (love the name) and Coral Ambition. Looking at the tube and by the name of the product, I assumed they were going to be a more sheer lip color.  I was correct.  The bullet itself doesn't look sheer or anything, but it seems every brand is coming out with a moisturizing, somewhat sheer lipstick/color. 

As you can see from the swatches, they don't pack a ton of color.  Some people will enjoy this, and others will say they hoped for more. Personally, I'm on the side of enjoying them.  I have quite pigmented lips, and sometimes I just want a hint of change but nothing over the top.  Also, for day wear, I enjoy something that is more of a light wash. This fits that bill.  

When I first bought and smelled these, I couldn't detect any scent.  However, when I was swiping them on I did notice a fruity or perfume scent.  I couldn't put my finger on what it was, but every time I applied them, I could definitely pick up on a fragrance.  It took me several times wearing them to finally decide it was sweet and fruity....I think I am smelling a fruit loop cereal scent!  It is different, but I like it!

Over all, I think these are worth checking out.  The ones I have go on more smooth and consistent than the Revlon Lip Butters (which I do really enjoy).   They don't seem to skip or look patchy.  They feel nice on the lips, quite hydrating, with nice slip.  These aren't a long wearing color, though, so do keep that in mind.  

I bought mine at Target for $5.99.  I'm sure we'll be seeing these pop up in more stores and, hopefully, some sales will begin that include these.  I would like to purchase a few more colors.  All in all, these get two thumbs up from me!