DuWop Lip Venom 2nd Sin

Good: Cute packaging. Works the same as the original, but with a bit more sting to plump.

Bad: There is a little part that settles to the bottom of the tube, but since the gloss is thick, its hard to mix it in without having to pump the tube.

Overall: Although I like Lip Venom in general, this doesn't seem to be much more than its original version. Just more expensive.

Philosophy's Hope in a Jar & Purity made simple

Good: Purity face wash removes makeup, feels good & smooth going on & washing off. Minimal lathering, light fresh scent.
Hope in a jar has that complimentary fresh scent, very light to apply & leaves skin feeling supple.

Bad: Although Purity doesn't irritate the eye area, it doesn't thoroughly remove mascara & eyeliner. Leave that to your eye makeup remover.
Hope in a Jar is a very light moisturizer, sometimes I need to apply it twice over on dry areas of my face.

Overall: Two of the best products I've used on my face and will continue to use. No wonder they are on the 'Best of Sephora' list.

Sephora Classic Blockbuster

Good: Oodles of shades to choose from, applies easily & smoothly. Colors blend well & flatter each other. Color is strong even with finger application. Staying power is average.

Bad: Lipstick is drying and the gloss fades easily. Mini applicators... well you just can't get enough of those in a set like this. Case can be hard to open at times.


Overall: This is a very portable artist's palate. And its very flexible with skin tones since there are both warm & cool shades or just mix & blend to your heart's content. Multiple looks can be achieved with this. Like it.

Stila Lip Glaze (Raisin- Limited Edition)

Good: Limited edition, available in Japan. Very flattering sheer tone on olive skin. Decent shine. Very faint pleasant scent. Easy to control brush. Not too sticky.

Bad: Twist up applicator. Small amount of gloss for its size of package. Comes off easily. Barely any flavor if even, as the product boasts to have.

Overall: Its simply a colored gloss. I didn't feel any extra moisturizing benefits. The color was very nice though. Although all the shades are sheer, so it would flatter any skin tone. Hate the twist pen--I took it on an airplane & the pressure of the flight made the gloss ooze out of the brush, so it was messy too.