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NYX Liquid Suede lipsticks

Y'all, I love these NYX Liquid Suede lipsticks . I picked them both up at Ulta just before my birthday and I've used them both multiple times.  The top color is Amethyst and the bottom is Stone Fox. They both dry down quickly and wear comfortably. If you're planning on eating and drinking, unfortunately, they aren't exactly long wear. The finish is suede like and looks lovely on, however they wear off pretty quickly with contact and will become patchy over time. Fortunately they're inexpensive and reapplication is easy enough that it's not a big deal. The doe foot applicator works well but you have to be careful because it's not super precise.  Again, these lipsticks look great on and they're inexpensive enough to compensate for any flaws they may have. I would love to buy a few more.

Clairol Hair Food and ELF Skincare

I pocked these up at Target because I had some Cartwheel coupons. After a few weeks of use I can say the shampoo is fantastic. It leaves your hair clean without weighing it down. Unfortunately the conditioner isn't heavy enough for damaged or color treated hair so I usually have to use a leave in conditioner spray after. The shampoo and conditioner together do work well to clarify if used intermittently between other shampoos. They also smell fantastic and I do use them whenever my hair feels heavy from product buildup.  The ELF skincare is great for the price point. I'm not sure if it's scented but if it is the smell isn't strong. I loved the serum and used it up quickly. The eye cream and face cream work well but it wasn't hydrating enough for me. It might work better for someone with combination or oily skin.  The ELF beauty blender is excellent. I've used it many times and I love it. It works incredibly well and is much cheaper than the n...