Tarte's Rainforest of the Sea LipSaver and Quench Lip Rescue

I've been a fan of Tarte since the days of only being able to order it online here in Canada, but generally haven't had much experience with the lip products until recently. With the new Rainforest of the Sea Collection, there were several lip products released but two of interest to me were the LipSaver - a primer/treatment, and the Quench Lip Rescues - a tinted balm. After giving them both some testing, I've come to a 50/50 split: One product I like, one I don't. Keep reading to find which is which, and why...

Sunday Splurges | Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm

Now, I'm not normally one for expensive or luxurious lipbalms. I've found some great options for under $10 (like my beloved Jack Black Intense Therapy!) but every once in awhile I get the chance to try something super swanky, and in this case it is the Tatcha Gold Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm. Ever since falling in love with the Luminous Dewy Skin Mist, I had a feeling the brand would have a winner with their new lippie, and I was correct!

5 New Beauty Launches I'm Excited About

Occasionally there will just be a cluster of releases that have me completely renewing my interest in the beauty industry (let's be real, the love never dies, but occasionally takes a nap...) Today's post has 5 new launches that have me all heart-eyed emoji. Let's take a look...

This Just In | 6 New Products I Want to Try

With the end of this year rapidly approaching, many brands are already launching their Spring releases (crazy, I can't even think of Spring yet!). No surprise, there are some exciting new products that I very interested in trying. Here's a little round up of 6 new launches that I'll be keeping my eye on in the next month or two!

Sunday Steals | Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

I'm surprised I haven't already posted this product as a Sunday Steal before, I thought I had. I've sung it's praises several times here on GLG, but this time round it's because of what a bargain this is. Head on over to the men's section (yup) and pick this bad boy up - for less that $9. Your lips will thank you.

You Might Be a Lip Product Junkie When...

A couple months ago I posted this post titled "You might be a beauty blogger when..." and thought it was kind of a fun look into what it's like to be so passionate about the makeup and beauty biz in general. Then the other day I caught myself contorting my favourite lip product of all time into something unrecognizable to get the last drop out, and my inner monologue said, "You might be a lip product junkie when..."

New Kid On the Block | Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil

Its no secret around these parts how much love I hold for the Clarins Instant Light range - my deep rooted love for the Instant Light Lip Perfector in #05 is tossed around plenty here, and I'm also a big fan of the Instant Light Illuminating Base. So naturally when word started getting 'round that there was a lip oil coming out, I started stalking my local Clarins counters (im)patiently waiting for its release.

Clarins Instant Light Lip Comfort Oil claims to be "A comforting oil that immediately soothes lips and nourishes them while leaving them beautifully shiny with natural-looking colour. Its rich texture develops a protective, non-sticky film on the surface of the lips. Protected from dehydration, lips are supple, soft and look plumper". The texture is nothing you would expect with something that has 'oil' in the title - it's quite thick with a honey like texture. While it claims to be non-sticky, I'm going to be honest here and say that I do find it sticky, but more so after it has been on my lips for a little while. Right after application my lips look glossy and plump, but I do find it absorbs in a bit and some of that glossiness dissipates. it's up to you to decide if that is a pro or con to this product. 

Released in two shades flavours, Honey and Raspberry (which I've been told is limited edition) I picked up the Honey, which goes on completely clear and was the nicer smelling one to my sensitive nose (the Raspberry smelled quite medicinal to me personally). The Raspberry appeared to have a pinked up purple tint in the tube, but also went on totally clear, so a heads up for those hoping it would be a 'stain' of sorts. 

I will say the applicator on these is awesome. Its like a beefed up doe foot that is super soft and spongy and makes application a synch. Overall it was very nice to apply, but fell a bit short for what I was hoping out of the product - which was more of a nourishing oil, and less of a gloss. Those of you who want the sheen of a clear gloss but not quite as sticky in texture will love this. Those who were looking for a more balmy like feel like myself may not feel the hype as much.

Let's put it this way, it won't be replacing my one true love, the Instant Light Lip Perfectors anytime soon, they still win hands down for most moisturizing lip product, colour or not. (side note, Clarins has come out with Instant Light Lip Perfector Sticks recently as well, which are a nice balm, but definitely more sheer in colour than the original formula)

Have you tried this or the other Clarins lips products mentioned? What is your favourite nourishing lip balm? Leave me a comment below!

xo, Jaime 

REPURCHASES # 2 | So Good I Bought Them Again

I'm a self professed makeup junkie, but sometimes I come across something that is just so good I don't want to try anything else (er, ok maybe I want to try, but I also want to repurchase the product I know I love) Let's chat about five recent purchases I loved enough the first time to go another round with....

YOUR LIPS BUT BETTER | Clarins Does it Again

I'm sure you're tired of hearing about the Clarins Instant Light Natural Lip Perfector here on GLG, but I promise you, this one might be the one that has you out the door to buy it for yourself, if you haven't experienced the lushness that is these glosses yet (if not, where have you been!?)

MONTHLY MUST BUY | Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm

 

It's the first of the month, and surely you know what that means: Monthly Must Buy. Every month I grab one product from my love list that I think it worth you spending your hard earned cash on, even if you only buy one thing this month. You can read last month's feature here.

MONTHLY MUST BUY | Bite Beauty Agave Lip Mask

It's the first of the month, which means it's time for my pick for Monthly Must Buy. I always love this post because I pick one thing that I truly think is worth spending your cold hard coin on, even if you only buy one thing beauty related for the month of July. 

BALM BASICS | The Lip Balm Lovers Post

There are few things I would consider myself a bit of an expert on: losing bobbi pins, mascara, classic rock music... and lip balm to name a few. Here's a little post all about some lip balms that have made there way through my arsenal and why you may, or may not like them.

MONTHLY MUST BY | Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector

If you are new to Girl Loves Gloss, I choose one product each month I think is worth your money and name it the Monthly Must Buy, you can read about February's pick here, and March's pick here. If you only buy one thing this month, I urge you to spend your hard earned coin on this...