Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment and Sugar Rose Tinted Lip Treatment

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I am just absolutely in love with these lip treatments. These were from the Sephora birthday gift I got last year and I didn't open it until now! o_o

These two are the most popular selling lip treatments from Fresh. It includes the Sugar Lip Treatment with SPF 15, and a tinted rose lip treatment that also has SPF 15 in it. First off, the packaging is so pretty. To open these lippies, you have to twist the screw top which is so functional and smart so lids won't go flying off in your handbag. Brilliant.

The texture of these treatments are both identical. They glide on very smoothly and has a very hydrating formula. It's formulated with lots of natural oils (blackcurrent being one of them), fatty acids and real sugar. The oils really provide a lot of nourishment and my lips feel incredible with it on. 

They claim to be free of petroleum, mineral oil and lanolin which are the main ingredients in most commercial lip balms. Because it's formulated without those ingredients, both treatments are actually very soft. If you're in warm weather, these can melt very easily. 

Scent-wise, it has a really bright lemon-y scent that isn't overwhelming. It's quite refreshing and reminds me of lemon bars. 

Here are the swatches. The sugar lip treatment is really glossy and pretty. The tinted rose one has a really pretty, very subtle color. So pretty!

Between the two, if I were to choose one, I would choose the tinted one. Essentially they feel identical on my lips and one isn't more hydrating than the other so I'd definitely go with color ;)

The only con I have with these is the melt factor. Because it's so natural, you also have to be aware that these can melt in warm weather. I ran them across my lips and I can feel it melting from the tube! 

These lip treatments are on the pricier side and run about $22.50 each for the full size. It's definitely a splurge but they are just irresistible!

Do you like these lip treatments? :)

April in Photos

I bought a new body milk that comes in a glass milk bottle! I've been loving it! 

The month of April was also strawberry month. Tons of these sweet berries were on sale everywhere. This was an abnormally huge strawberry haha!

I also had a caffeine-free taro latte for the first time. It was so nice tasting. Definitely a sweet pick me up.

I also took an impromptu trip home to spend some time with my family. The plane home had spectacular views of the sun rise.

I took my mother out to get a latte after work, which was definitely a treat we both enjoy :) 

Here is my mom's Spanish latte :) delicious!

We also decided to go to Vegas for the weekend! Took a selfie Just as we were waiting for our coffee to arrive. My brother and my mother :)

We did a lot of eating in Vegas! I mean why else do you go with family right?! :) except for my brother and I - we had some scotch, and busied the tables when my mom was back at the hotel ;)

After a nice weekend away, we drove back to LA! Home sweet home.

See you soon, Vegas!

It was back to work for my mom on Monday. She runs a daycare from home so she gets to care for a bunch of cute babies! Look at him...isn't he just so adorable?! He's 2 months old.

And him too. Charming little boy! 

Monday evening, I flew back to NorCal. Miss my family already!

The phenomenon that was "blood moon" - April 15, 2014

That was a sight to behold!!! We will be able to witness another three of them in North America in 6 month spans - the next one will be Oct 8.

I also became addicted to WnW lipsticks!!! Picked up more colors. 

A minty Tiffany blue that I'm currently loving! :)

Replenishing flowers in the apt. Gives such a lively presence.

Delicious avocado and kale smoothie with honey and kefir. I'm having this regularly now. Really decadent :) 

Selfie from yesterday! 

I take a lot of photos and share them on Instagram so please come say HI!!! :)  @Englishbreakfast_t 

Have a wonderful Mothers Day weekend lovelies!!!! 

Wet n' Wild MegaLast Nail Color in "I Need a Refresh-Mint" !

Mint is essentially the prettiest cool-girl color ever. I mean, it looks amazing in fashion, clean in prints and just overall a very flattering color.

I am also obsessed with this nail color from Wet n' Wild. I already own the shade called 2% Milk and it's gorgeous! Yikes.

I need a Refresh-Mint is actually less mint and more of that Tiffany blue. The color is really vivid and opaque and you can achieve full opaque nails in 2 coats. The formula is really good in that it isn't runny or messy.

The precision brush is actually the best part of the nail color. I find that the brush makes it so easy to apply. It's a firm flat brush with a slightly pointed center.

The formula takes a little while to dry so you have to be patient. Once it's on it stays on good. The lasting power is better than my Zoya/OPI ones. Doesn't chip easily either. Pictured above is the mani that's been about 3 days. I do a lot of typing and handsy stuff, so the formula is pretty tough.

Overall, a really nice color that's fun to wear and lasts a long time without ruddiness and discoloration. This is 2 coats of color and you can see its opacity right away.

I really like this range of nail colors. I think their precision brush is AWWESOME :) 

Their other color, 2% Milk is gorgeous! I did a review previously here if you want to check it out! 

Review: Wet n' Wild Mega Last Lipstick in Cherry Picking

Yet another lipstick review! I've just been really digging Wet n' Wild lately. I don't know why but I think their range of lip colors are fantastic!!!! I've only ever owned their lip pencils and eyeshadow palettes so lipsticks are a new alley to explore.

Currently, I'm obsessed with reds. Anything remotely red is eye-catching ;)

Cherry Picking is a shade of red that is a matte cherry red. It actually is more of a fuchsia once I wear it, not quite the cherry shade I imagined. But fuchsia's are quite pretty and goes with any day and night look. And it's also not the bright hot fuchsia that is associated with runway colors - this one is a lot more toned down depending on how many layers you apply. I always like a wash of color, never too dramatic.

On the lips, it feels quite waxy. Not necessarily very dry, but it's also not slippery either. There is no sheen. It's like a simple matte lip color that's meant to stick on your lips and not slide around.

I find that to be a little uncomfortable as I press my lips together and they feel waxy...so I actually put a bit of balm on my lips before applying the lipstick.

It gradually kind of fades like all lipsticks do to a pretty MLBB color. I love it! It makes my lips look full, healthy and tinted. Despite its waxiness, I do love this shade a lot. I think it's so pretty.

Wear-wise, I haven't experienced feathering or bleeding of color, just as they claim it won't. It feels very in-place. I mean VERY. It's not gonna budge once you have it on. 

Here's what it looks like with some balm underneath. It looks a bit more glossier, which is nice too!

I really enjoy this color a lot. It seems like such a playful shade for warm weather! I'm particularly liking it a lot with minimalistic tees and shorts. It adds such a femininity in otherwise neutral looks. Oh and it looks great for work as well! :)

Review: Wet n' Wild Balm Stain

I saw these balm stains on sale at my local Rite Aid and decided to give them a try. Unfortunately, all colors were sold out except for A Stiff Pink and Red-dy or Not. Fortunately, those two are SPOT ON colors that I absolutely love and have been wearing daily since purchasing them!

This review is for A Pink Stiff because the red shade is sitting at home ;)

Wet n' Wild Lip Balm Stain in A Pink Stiff 

 

This lip balm seriously defies new heights in lipstick heaven! It's part gloss, part balm, part stain. I think that's pretty comprehensive in such a small package! Wet n' Wild describes this balm as a stain that is moisturizing - a very different texture compared to the typical lip stains that dry our lips.

As you can see, it's a pretty opaque color. I found the texture to be very balmy and glossy and just the perfect amount of staining on the lips. As for serious moisture, it's not. The darker the color, the less moisturizing it is but it's still better than other commercially made product I've tried. 

Firstly, I enjoy the packaging and the small size of the pencil. Personally, I do not like the cap but it does have a snap-on mechanism so it's not that bad, however it's quite flimsy still. Other than the cap issue, I also LOVE that it's a twist-on instead of having to sharpen. The stick makes it so much easier to apply, with preciseness and no waste. I honestly think that is a benefit in itself! Like a lipstick in pencil form that's not lip liner. Very fun to use.

As you can see, it's a blue-based pink. Very flattering on any skin tone. Can you see the glossiness in the swatch? It's not super glossy on my lips but there is very pretty sheen that's lustry looking and healthy. I truly love this color so much! I really want to get the dark vampy red but it was already all sold out -_- OH WELL. You can't have everything! haha 

These babies cost a mere $2.99 for regular price. If that's not a steal, I don't know what is! I guess technically I got mine for 50% off retail, that's more of a steal ;) 

I really like the plum-ish pink kind of color. It's pretty and close to my natural lip color. It looks extremely light in its packaging which is a flaw because after 2 or 3 coats, it turns into a darker shade. That also could be my lip chemistry as well...so yeah. 

Here's my lip after a couple of hours. Regular drinking, some eating. I just pat my mouth instead of aggressively wiping it. Color still nice, and see-able. 

After 5+ hours. From morning to mid-afternoon, this lip color is officially a stain. No dry patches, no flakiness from my experience so far. 

I think I am going to try and get more of these when I can. These may not be a super glam brand, but the lip colors are wonderful and the shade selection is very modest. Lots of natural lip colors to choose from! Price-wise, these are affordable as hell. 

Comparing this to the Nars Satin lip pencils, I honestly think the Wet n' Wild ones are far more long lasting and have a similar lustre formula. The color selection is not as vast as Nars but for a lower price point, these are really spot on! They really satisfied my jumbo lip pencil craving ;) 

Have you tried these balm stains? Do you like them? :)