LORAC Pro Matte Lip in Pink Taupe

So I'm sure by now everyone has come across the GORGEOUS picture of Kylie Jenner with that amazing matte mauve pout.. and if you haven't WTF go google it ASAP. I've been on a quest to find something similar and during my quest, I encountered a product I have not heard anyone really RAVE about.

I purchased a Lorac Pro Matte Lip in the color Pink Taupe since when I swatched it in the store it seemed similar (it's lighter than the Kylie lip look) and PLUS I had a 20% off coupon for Ulta that I had to make use out of. The product I believe was $16 without the discount and let me tell you it is worth every penny! The problem I usually have with matte lipsticks or matte lip products in general is how drying they are on my lips. My lips take a lot of maintenance (lip scrubs, etc) and a drying lip product is not the way to go. Don't get me wrong I love my MAC Ruby Woo, but my lips literally feel like they are gonna crack off and be in a pile of dust at my feet.  Anyways, I LOVE LOVE LOVE how this product felt on my lips and was so pleasantly surprised at how good it felt to wear.
The product was super creamy and felt hydrating. The rounded shape of the product makes it super easy to use as a liner as well.

I will definitely be heading back to Ulta to purchase another. specifically the Mauve color I was eyeing! Definitely check out this product ladies.

Nature Republic Aloe Gel- a gift from the skin gods

I swear I can die and go to heaven! My amazing coworker gave me this tub of Nature Republic’s Aloe Gel after hearing me complain about having dry skin and… IT is AMAZING! I love it after just one use. I was a little afraid at first because it has a bunch of writing on it, in I assume Korean, that I can’t understand.  Plus it’s a gel in a tub so I expected it to create a giant mess. 

After doing some research online I found there are sooo many uses for it. FYI- mixed in between all the characters that I have no idea what they meant- there are some instructions in English.  Whoops!Anyways, I’m glad that I looked it up online cuz there is like a million different ways to use this product! It can be used for dry scalp, sunburns, mixed in with your foundation for a dewy look,  hair treatment to help make your hair shiny , to relax swollen eyes, to moisturize lips and even on your nails! I decided to be boring and use it to moisturize my face which can at times get dry.  Before I went to bed last night after washing my face, I spread the aloe gel all over my face and let it sink in and went to sleep. It felt a little sticky at first, but it wasn’t unbearable and dried pretty quickly. I didn’t notice much of a difference  that night, but let me tell you…this morning I woke up and my skin is soft, smooth and hydrated! No dry spots at all! It worked like a dream and I’m so excited to have been introduced to this product.

So far I can only see a few things that may be little bummers about this product-

1.       It’s a Korean product so I assume my options other than Amazon (where my coworker purchased it) are limited

2.       #2 goes right along with having to order online from  Amazon - the shipping takes FOREVER and a day because it comes from Korea!

3.    A whole bunch of grossness can contaminate the tub if you use your fingers to apply the product- it’d be nice if there was some kind of spatula included with the product to make it more clean!

4.       It does have a bit of a weird scent- it’s not too overpowering, but nonetheless it’s still there

 

Even with the bummers taken into consideration, I would DEFINITELY recommend this product to anyone who needs help with moisturizing their skin. It’s amazing! I will definitely repurchase this online when I run out (which I hope shouldn’t be awhile since you get a really good sized 15.8oz tub)