National Lipstick Day šŸ’„

In celebration, here’s a little history on lipstick:

According to the book “Read My Lips: A Cultural History of Lipstick,ā€ Queen Schub-ad of Mesopotamia made a paste from white lead and crushed red rocks to color her lips, from there she created a lipstick. It made its way to the ancient Egyptians, Greeks and Romans. Somehow it survived through the Middle Ages and Italian Renaissance.

In 1927, French Chemist, Paul Baudercroux invented a formula he called ‘Rouge Baiser’ considered to be the first kiss-proof lipstick. Ironically, Rouge Baiser was long-lasting that it was banned from purchasing after being considered too hard to remove.

In the 1930’s another element of lipstick formulas’ was invented by cosmetic company Max Factor. The lip gloss!

By the 1950s, chemist Helen Bishop invented a new version of long-lasting lipstick called ‘No-Smear Lipstick‘.

In 1973 Bonnie Bell introduced, ā€˜Lip Smackers’, flavored lipstick. These became an instant hit for the younger consumers.

In modern times, the variety of colors and formulas of lipsticks available are outstanding. According to a survey, on an average, women in U.S. spend more than $3500 dollars on lipstick in their lifetime.

National Lipstick Day is an annual event that falls on July 29th. As of 2016, award-winning beauty blogger, entrepreneur and International Businesswoman, Huda Kattan was named the modern-day founder of National Lipstick Day. Lipstick wearers like to celebrate this day by purchasing a new shade of lipstick or just wear an old favorite.

Check out these smoochy dealsšŸ‘‡šŸ¼

Note: not ALL lipsticks listed on Ulta offers are cruelty free!

Free lipstick??

Certain stores and brands are giving away free lipstick or offering great deals such as Urban Decay, Huda Beauty, Anastasia Beverley Hills, ColourPop, Target and Macy’s.

“If you’re sad, add more lipstick and attack.” -Coco Chanel šŸ’‹

Nordstrom Anniversary Beauty Sale Must Haves

Sales, who doesn’t love them?! It’s like Christmas in July. I picked out some can’t miss out beauty finds. Grab ’em before they’re gone.

A two-piece set by HOURGLASS featuring everything you need for gorgeous, voluminous lashes and lips. The set includes Caution Extreme Lash Mascara and Unreal High Shine Volumizing Lip Gloss in exclusive, limited-edition Spark

Jumbo-size Moisture Repair Shampoo (16.9 oz.): a shampoo that restores hair damaged by chemical processing, color or heat styling.

– Jumbo-size Moisture Repair Conditioner (16.9 oz.): a conditioner that detangles and conditions to leave hair hydrated, strong and manageable.

– Travel-size Treatment (0.5 oz.): an award-winning, revolutionary hair product that created the buzz on argan oil.

– Ceramic Paddle Brush: a brush for all hair types made with high-quality materials and ionic and ceramic properties that combine cutting-edge construction with a comfortable, effortless experience whether you’re styling your own hair or someone else’s.

A flawless trio of Laura’s favorite skin-perfecting bestsellers for primed and perfect skin.

Foundation Primer primes skin for a natural finish and helps your makeup last longer, too. Translucent Loose Setting Powder mattifies, reduces and controls shine and sets your makeup for 12 hours. Secret Brightening Powder for Undereyes sets and brightens your undereye makeup.

– Travel-size Foundation Primer

– Travel-size Translucent Loose Setting Powder with Velour Puff

– Full-size Secret Brightening Powder for Undereyes

A three-piece set that features everything you need to set your makeup look for 16 hours of just-applied wear.

– Bounce + Blend Makeup Sponge

– All Nighter Setting Spray (8.11 oz. jumbo-size and 0.1 oz. travel-size)

A set of ultra-luxe makeup essentials that includes Pretty Rich Diamond Light Eyeshadow Palette, filled with dazzling colors. The set also includes Rich & Dazzling High Shine Sparkling Lip Gloss in Raisin The Roof and, for the richest lashes possible, Better Than Sex Mascara.

A trio of skin-revivers with coconut water that work together to boost radiance, promote elasticity and help hydrate skin. Includes a full-size Hangover Good in Bed Ultra-Replenishing Hydrating Serum, full-size Hangover 3-in-1 Replenishing Primer & Setting Spray and travel-size Hangover Replenishing Face Primer.

A limited-edition set of full-size nude lip products, GEN NUDE Matte Liquid Lipcolor in XYZ (cinnamon beige) and GEN NUDE Radiant Lipstick in Crush (soft neutral pink) plus a double ended lip brush for perfect application.

A trio of full-sized Liquid Eyeshadows by Stila in iconic shades to create a long-wearing, lustrous eye look. Shades are in Kitten (shimmering vibrant nude pink), Jezebel (shimmering rose gold) and Twig (shimmering warm chestnut brown).

A rose ritual set that delivers petal-soft perfection to your face and lips from start to finish. Beloved for its luxurious, artisanal products, FreshĀ® combines natural ingredients—rose, sugar and soy are its most iconic—with modern technology in order to make each and every product thoughtful and effective. The set includes Soy Face Cleanser, Rose Deep Hydration Facial Toner, Rose Face Mask, Rose Deep Hydration Cream and Sugar Tinted Lip Treatment Sunscreen.

A two-piece set featuring a facial oil and roller to help hydrate skin and ease the effects of aging.

– Full-size Emerald Cannabis Sativa Deep Moisture Glow Oil (1 oz.): a THC- and CBD-free facial oil where deep oil meets flash absorption to calm your skin and sooth irritation and environmental stress.

– Jade Roller: a facial roller that can help to improve elasticity, reduce the appearance of fine lines and puffiness, ease facial muscle tension and help your products absorb better.

A set of three bestsellers by Living proof to cleanse, condition and style, all while turning up the volume of your hair.

A lip-perfecting set featuring everything you need for a polished, pretty pout.

A pretty, pink and purely feminine eau de parfum that will warm your heart and make you feel like royalty.

WH Last Chance Products

Whole Foods has some discontinued natural products for up to 50% off. This is a steal!! I made sure to buy some of these products before they’re sold out. I’ll be posting individually about each product I purchased.

Ulta Hot Buy

These are can’t miss deals. If you’re like me and loves smokey eyes, these are a few essentials that work best. The best part, they’re on SALE.

Naked Basics

Item 2251723

Original Price

$29.00

Sale Price

$19.00

Special Free Gift with Purchase!

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Ready, Set, Radiant Skin Mist

2.5 oz Item 2507353

Original Price

$25.00

Sale Price

$15.00

Always Sharp Waterproof Kohl Liner

0.01 oz Item 2262288

Original Price

$21.00

Sale Price

$12.00

Special Free Gift with Purchase!

Click for Offer Details

Colors:

  • Raven (black)
  • Storm (smoke grey)
  • Sumatra (brown)
  • Violetta (prune)
  • Penny Lane (brown with shimmer)
  • French Navy (navy)

Spackle Supercharged Under Make-Up Primer

2.0 oz Item 2269440

Original Price

$32.00

Sale Price

$19.00

Special Free Gift with Purchase!

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Gen Nude Matte Liquid Lipcolor

0.13 oz Item 2303741

Original Price

$19.00

Sale Price

$13.00

Special Free Gift with Purchase!

Try them, and feel free to comment on your favorite product.

#SaveThemAll

ColourPop collaborated with NKLA + LAURA LEE for some time now and it’s time to say goodbye to the collection.

Plus, when you sign up you get $5 off your first order with a $10 purchase or more.

Profits from the purchase on any item of this collection will go to Best Friends. What a great way to shop while supporting a great cause.

Go ahead and #SaveThemAll!

About Best Friends

An animal welfare leader, Best Friends is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization and the largest no-kill animal sanctuary in the US. For over 30 years, Best Friends Animal Society has been running the nation’s largest no-kill sanctuary for companion animals and building effective programs that reduce the number of animals entering shelters. A better world through kindness to animals is their vision. Their mission is to bring about a time when there are No More Homeless Pets.

Join them in completing their mission today!

Happy Shopping.

*Colourpop is offering 20% off site wide for 48 hours. Ends 3/24