Things I carry inside my purse..
These are items that I absolutely must carry inside my bag whenever I leave the house. It's to accommodate all my needs and for things that I might encounter.
It's an utter mess inside but I can always find what I'm looking for, just by feeling around (:
I change purses a lot, depending on the day but my favorite one to carry is probably my Nine West bag because it's so huge and roomy ^^ There are no pockets except for a tiny zipper on a side. So everything just falls inside my purse like a big bottomless pit.
These are items I carry/think everyone should carry too!
1. An case from H20+ with floss, mini band-aid, 3 pieces of dress tape, sanitary pad and mini toothbrush with paste! Items I might use or need in a fashion/beauty emergency (: Come to think of it, I should put Q-tips and cotton pads in there too. And maybe makeup remover.
2. 3 travel sized lotion but I don't like any of them. First one (Marc Jacobs lotion) has SHIMMER in it! Second tube (B&BW) smells like cucumber which I don't really like. The third (Biotherm) has a faint hint of orange which isn't too bad.
3. A/X glasses case.
4. Mirror. Or in my case, half a mirror since my friend accidentally broke it off. It's an Anna Sui imitation compact mirror but I don't mind.. it does the job it's supposed to.
5. Another purse. :D Usually a house for my cell phone and mirror. They live very happily inside my clutch.
6. House keys with a mini toy car attached! Yes the car actually works. No, you cannot play with it.
7. Hair tie and 3 hair pins. Always need to have this! For tying up hair and as a bracelet when I forget accessories ^^
8. Lipfusion plumper, Chapstick and Sephora lipgloss. My lips are always chapped =( So I keep a couple lipbalms in each bag! Favorite brands are SoftLips, Chapstick, Nivea, thebodyshop and burt's bees.
9. Sunglasses for when sunny days or when I just want to look cool (: Or recently, to hide my tears in school. Problem is once I wear them, I don't take them off even if it's dark or indoors.
10. Hair clip.
11. Pack of tissues.
12. Silver Buffalo wallet with a bajillion hidden pockets :D What's inside my wallet is saved for another day.. too much random cards and crap inside to talk about right now.
Change purse made by my mommy ^^ Although I've recently stopped using it as often and just use the change pocket in my wallet.
13. Volunteer identification tag. I wear this on Wednesday and Sunday. Usually I don't bother but the whole city is getting really uptight with having ID because of the Olympics.
14. GUM! I don't carry packs of gum anymore because it disappears in a day b/c of my greedy friends >=o so I carry tiny sample packs. That's an Extra, Trident Splash, Frisk and Camino candy in my bag.
15. Power Protein bar. In case I get hungry! I don't like buying food when I'm out (it's ALWAYS junk food and it's so unhealthy) so I'd munch on a couple of these instead. Everyone's always saying how skinny I am.. and these have 330 calories and 21% fat. They taste like powder though.
16. My banana pencil case that I use for school. No please don't play with it, the peels barely stick on anymore. I know it's amusing and I know it's a giant felt banana case.
17. 2 pears. Not something I always carry but they were handing these out at school today.
Items I do not carry
Feel free to make your own 'What's in your purse' entries. I would be interested to see what everyone else carries! (:
Showing posts with label lip gloss. Show all posts
Showing posts with label lip gloss. Show all posts
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, January 26, 2010
Best Drugstore Lipgloss
Best Drugstore Lipgloss
Some people are so picky about their lipglosses though. They want them super pigmented, sheer, sticky, smooth, with glitter, without shimmer, with fragrance, non scented, in a tube or in a jar! = =
Here, I'll try and cover a large variety of different lip glossies.
Milani Crystal Gloss
A good dupe for M.A.C. LipGlass, these contain just a hint of shimmer and smells lightly of vanilla! They have great pigmentation and last for a couple hours. Crystal Gloss goes on shiny but doesn't feel as sticky as LipGlass. It comes in a small tube, perfect for slipping into a pocket or a purse!
NYX Lipgloss with Mega Shine
Great pigmentation with good texture. These lipglosses are never sticky and in fact, seem to moisturize! High shine, nice shimmer with a 'Juicy Fruit' candy smell :D (some may not like the scent). NYX Lipgloss wears off after about an hour and isn't one of the longest lasting glossies out there.
Revlon Super Lustrous
Super Lustrous goes on lips smoothly but has a thick formula, is non-sticky and lasts for around 4 hours! Contains finely milled shimmer and has SPF 15! They have a good selection of colours, all of which look very natural and wearable. Super Lustrous contains a sweet scent and comes in a glass tube that looks very classy :D
E.L.F. Super Glossy Lip Shine
Great quality for the price and the gloss goes on super smooth. They're nicely pigmented, come in a wide array of colours and come in small little tubes; good for just tossing inside your purse.
Super Glossy comes with SPF 15 with only a hint of shimmer. Has a yummy grape smell ^^ As with every other E.L.F. product, these are sold for only a dollar!
L'Oreal Colour Juice
This lipgloss tube has a rounded applicator instead of the slanted tip that most lipglosses have. It goes on smooth and glossy and the colours are well pigmented. Contains a bit of shimmer and a sweet, candy scent. Some may say that Colour Juice is a good dupe for Lancome's Juicy Tubes!
Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment
A thick but not too sticky gloss that lasts a long time. Moisturizes well and makes your lips look glossy. Diamond Lip Treatment comes in a variety of colours (with shimmer) that flatter the wearer's lips and give a beautiful shine. Comes in a long, sexy tube with a tiny brush applicator and smells slightly of coconut.
Chapstick Lip Moisturizer
'Why is there a lip balm in the lipgloss section?'
Well, sometimes a natural colour on your lips is better sometimes. This chapstick is incredibly moisturizing, makes lips really soft and has an SPF of 15! The vanilla scent that comes with it smells nice as well. Also, it can be layered under lipstick or used as a base to make lip gloss last longer. Stock up and keep them everywhere!
(:
Some people are so picky about their lipglosses though. They want them super pigmented, sheer, sticky, smooth, with glitter, without shimmer, with fragrance, non scented, in a tube or in a jar! = =
Here, I'll try and cover a large variety of different lip glossies.
Milani Crystal Gloss
A good dupe for M.A.C. LipGlass, these contain just a hint of shimmer and smells lightly of vanilla! They have great pigmentation and last for a couple hours. Crystal Gloss goes on shiny but doesn't feel as sticky as LipGlass. It comes in a small tube, perfect for slipping into a pocket or a purse!
NYX Lipgloss with Mega Shine
Great pigmentation with good texture. These lipglosses are never sticky and in fact, seem to moisturize! High shine, nice shimmer with a 'Juicy Fruit' candy smell :D (some may not like the scent). NYX Lipgloss wears off after about an hour and isn't one of the longest lasting glossies out there.
Revlon Super Lustrous
Super Lustrous goes on lips smoothly but has a thick formula, is non-sticky and lasts for around 4 hours! Contains finely milled shimmer and has SPF 15! They have a good selection of colours, all of which look very natural and wearable. Super Lustrous contains a sweet scent and comes in a glass tube that looks very classy :D
E.L.F. Super Glossy Lip Shine
Great quality for the price and the gloss goes on super smooth. They're nicely pigmented, come in a wide array of colours and come in small little tubes; good for just tossing inside your purse.
Super Glossy comes with SPF 15 with only a hint of shimmer. Has a yummy grape smell ^^ As with every other E.L.F. product, these are sold for only a dollar!
L'Oreal Colour Juice
This lipgloss tube has a rounded applicator instead of the slanted tip that most lipglosses have. It goes on smooth and glossy and the colours are well pigmented. Contains a bit of shimmer and a sweet, candy scent. Some may say that Colour Juice is a good dupe for Lancome's Juicy Tubes!
Sally Hansen Diamond Lip Treatment
A thick but not too sticky gloss that lasts a long time. Moisturizes well and makes your lips look glossy. Diamond Lip Treatment comes in a variety of colours (with shimmer) that flatter the wearer's lips and give a beautiful shine. Comes in a long, sexy tube with a tiny brush applicator and smells slightly of coconut.
Chapstick Lip Moisturizer
'Why is there a lip balm in the lipgloss section?'
Well, sometimes a natural colour on your lips is better sometimes. This chapstick is incredibly moisturizing, makes lips really soft and has an SPF of 15! The vanilla scent that comes with it smells nice as well. Also, it can be layered under lipstick or used as a base to make lip gloss last longer. Stock up and keep them everywhere!
(:
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Easy beauty recipes
When I was younger, I wanted to own a beauty business. So a 12 year old me would go to the library, search up beauty recipes and then write them down and place them in my 'recipe box'.
This is not how you research, I know.
But at 12, I thought all there was to it was to make up soap recipes and stir ingredients all day long.
I think I wanted to call my business "Amy's purple angel glitter soap inc."
That dream died really fast.
I did manage to get quite a few interesting recipes which are quite unique.
I shall share them for the interest of any fellow 12 year old entrepreneurs to be.
Note: All of these are extremely simple recipes and with mostly natural ingredients. I preferred them because back then, I could not run out and buy a tub of lye to play around with.
MAKEUP
Chocolate lip gloss
Ingredients:
2 tsp Petroleum Jelly
1/8 tsp Honey
10 mini chocolate chips
1/8 shortening
Steps: 1. Carefully mix all ingredients into a container.
2. Put in microwave and heat for 20 seconds.
3. Take out, stir and repeat until fully melted.
4. Pour into a small container and freeze for 15 minutes until solid.
Kiwi Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp Petroleum Jelly
1-2 drops kiwi extract or oil
Steps: 1. Mix coconut oil and jelly together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Kiwi extract one drop at a time with an eyedropper.
3. Stir well and scoop into a clean lip gloss container.
BATH
Chocolate milk bath
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Steps: 1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Run hot bath water and pour amount of mix you want into the tub.
3. Stir to dissolve.
Chocolate milk bath 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unscented bubble bath
1/2 cup skim milk powder
1 tbs cocoa powder
Steps: 1. Mix milk powder and chocolate well.
2. Stir in bubble bath until very well mixed- no clumps!
3. Pour under running water
Foaming Vanilla bath
Ingredients:
1 cup oil (Sesame, olive, almond)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 liquid soap
1 tbs vanilla extract
Steps: 1. Mix together all ingrediants and pour into a clean bottle with a lid.
1. Shake before using. Pour 1/4 cup into bath under running water.
Bath Jelly
Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup liquid soap
scent or perfume (optional)
food coloring (optional)
Steps: 1. Heat the water until boiling and dissolve the gelatin in it.
2. Remove from heat, stir gently and blend in liquid soap. Do not whip mixture.
3. Pour mixture into mold. Put in fridge.
4. When jelly has set, pop out gently and slice into wedges.
Goddess Bath powder
Ingredients:
2 cups nonfat milk powder
2 cups baking soda
1 cup kosher salt
2-3 drops of essential oil
Steps: 1. Mix ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar.
2. Scoop out and sprinkle in the bath.
3. Stir to dissolve.
Easy molded soaps
Ingredients:
6 cups grated soap
1/3 cup water
1/4 dried lavender, ground almonds or oatmeal
Essential oils
Cookie cutters
Steps: 1. Prepare molds by oiling the cookie cutters and covering one side with aluminum foil. Plave on cookie sheet.
2. Mix soap and water and melt over a stove on medium heat while stirring. Do not boil.
3. Add your fragrance, dried herds, nuts, grains- whatever you want.
4. Working quickly, spoon or pour your solution into your prepared molds.
5. After 4-5 hours, it should be hard enough to unmold. Pop out of the cookie cutter and allow to cure for at least 2 weeks in a dry and dark environment.
Perfume Sample Bath Oil
Ingredients:
2-3 vials of perfume
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
Steps: 1. Fill a small bottle with almond oil and empty perfume samples into it.
2. Let sit overnight.
3. Pour into a filled tub.
Argh I had more but I'm too lazy right now. Maybe tomorrow.
This is not how you research, I know.
But at 12, I thought all there was to it was to make up soap recipes and stir ingredients all day long.
I think I wanted to call my business "Amy's purple angel glitter soap inc."
That dream died really fast.
I did manage to get quite a few interesting recipes which are quite unique.
I shall share them for the interest of any fellow 12 year old entrepreneurs to be.
Note: All of these are extremely simple recipes and with mostly natural ingredients. I preferred them because back then, I could not run out and buy a tub of lye to play around with.
MAKEUP
Chocolate lip gloss
Ingredients:
2 tsp Petroleum Jelly
1/8 tsp Honey
10 mini chocolate chips
1/8 shortening
Steps: 1. Carefully mix all ingredients into a container.
2. Put in microwave and heat for 20 seconds.
3. Take out, stir and repeat until fully melted.
4. Pour into a small container and freeze for 15 minutes until solid.
Kiwi Lip Gloss
Ingredients:
1 tsp coconut oil
1 tsp Petroleum Jelly
1-2 drops kiwi extract or oil
Steps: 1. Mix coconut oil and jelly together until smooth and creamy.
2. Add Kiwi extract one drop at a time with an eyedropper.
3. Stir well and scoop into a clean lip gloss container.
BATH
Chocolate milk bath
Ingredients:
1 cup powdered milk
1/4 cup cocoa powder
1 tbs cornstarch
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Steps: 1. Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
2. Run hot bath water and pour amount of mix you want into the tub.
3. Stir to dissolve.
Chocolate milk bath 2
Ingredients:
1 cup unscented bubble bath
1/2 cup skim milk powder
1 tbs cocoa powder
Steps: 1. Mix milk powder and chocolate well.
2. Stir in bubble bath until very well mixed- no clumps!
3. Pour under running water
Foaming Vanilla bath
Ingredients:
1 cup oil (Sesame, olive, almond)
1/2 cup honey
1/2 liquid soap
1 tbs vanilla extract
Steps: 1. Mix together all ingrediants and pour into a clean bottle with a lid.
1. Shake before using. Pour 1/4 cup into bath under running water.
Bath Jelly
Ingredients:
1/2 cup water
1 envelope unflavored gelatin
1/2 cup liquid soap
scent or perfume (optional)
food coloring (optional)
Steps: 1. Heat the water until boiling and dissolve the gelatin in it.
2. Remove from heat, stir gently and blend in liquid soap. Do not whip mixture.
3. Pour mixture into mold. Put in fridge.
4. When jelly has set, pop out gently and slice into wedges.
Goddess Bath powder
Ingredients:
2 cups nonfat milk powder
2 cups baking soda
1 cup kosher salt
2-3 drops of essential oil
Steps: 1. Mix ingredients together. Store in an airtight jar.
2. Scoop out and sprinkle in the bath.
3. Stir to dissolve.
Easy molded soaps
Ingredients:
6 cups grated soap
1/3 cup water
1/4 dried lavender, ground almonds or oatmeal
Essential oils
Cookie cutters
Steps: 1. Prepare molds by oiling the cookie cutters and covering one side with aluminum foil. Plave on cookie sheet.
2. Mix soap and water and melt over a stove on medium heat while stirring. Do not boil.
3. Add your fragrance, dried herds, nuts, grains- whatever you want.
4. Working quickly, spoon or pour your solution into your prepared molds.
5. After 4-5 hours, it should be hard enough to unmold. Pop out of the cookie cutter and allow to cure for at least 2 weeks in a dry and dark environment.
Perfume Sample Bath Oil
Ingredients:
2-3 vials of perfume
1/2 cup sweet almond oil
Steps: 1. Fill a small bottle with almond oil and empty perfume samples into it.
2. Let sit overnight.
3. Pour into a filled tub.
Argh I had more but I'm too lazy right now. Maybe tomorrow.
