Popsicle Lips and Refinery29 x Regency Beauty Institute #ShareBeautyContest

To celebrate and kick off the first week of the #ShareBeautyContest in partnership with Refinery 29 and the Regency Beauty Institute, I created a cherry popsicle inspired lip look that is perfect for the summer season! I used Shu Uemura's Tint in Gelato in AT 01, a creamy red, with Shu Uemura's Rouge Unlimited Lipstick in M PK 335, a cool cotton candy pink, and topped off the look with Edward Bess' Lip Gloss in Endless Love for that "yes, I really did just eat a popsicle" shine!

The contest will run from 07.08.2014 to 08.13.2014, and Refinery29 will post a new beauty challenge each week. This means you have five opportunities to showcase your creativity, so get started now! Check out all the details and other contest entries HERE.

One grand prize winner will receive a $2,000 prize including:

$1000 Sephora Gift Card

Beauty Makeover - Makeup* 
Manicure/Pedicure*
Facial Treatment*
Hair Blow Out*
Spa Treatment*
(*location of services dependent on winner's home address)

HOW YOU COULD WIN:

1. Recreate your own version of the "Popsicle Look"

2. Take a cute Instagram photo snap of your look

3. Hashtag your photo entry with #ShareBeautyContest

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Edward Bess Rose Demure Ultra Slick Lipstick Review, Photos, Swatches

So now that I've made it clear how much I love Edward Bess lip products, here's another review! Here we have his newly packaged lipstick in Rose Demure. My first impression was that it looked too dark in the tube but it's actually much lighter when on my lips, just as with my Forbidden Flower! The formula is still as creamy, moisturizing and pigmented as before. Every time I smell the EB signature fig scent, I fall more in love with it. How that's possible, I can't even begin to explain. I wore this in one of my recent videos, which you can view here, paired with his French Lace Deep Shine Gloss if you'd like to see it in action. It's my favorite way to wear Rose Demure!

Rose Demure is indeed a 'demure' shade. Looking for a lady-like lipstick that doesn't age your face? This is it. Rose Demure adds a bit of color to my face but it's rather neutral, making it an easy color for me to reach for. It coordinates with all blush shades with the exception of oranges/peaches. Generally, I am not a fan of lipsticks that bring out the mauve in my natural lip color but this is just pink enough that it doesn't scare me off. In that respect, it reminds me of NARS Catfight, though the two colors aren't similar - just the vibe is.

Initially, I wasn't a fan of the revamped packaging. The plastic feels excessively lightweight but it's held up well over my travels and at least there isn't any rubbing against the side of the bullet! I'm very gentle with my lipsticks and have only ever broken one but the former packing of the Ultra Slick lipsticks, in regards to rubbing at least, is probably the worst I've ever encountered. I loved the sleek, round metal tube but the rubbing, wow. The lipstick below is EB's Forbidden Flower, used less than a dozen times. I still love the color but the packaging issue makes me hesitant to use it often. 

As you can see, my Rose Demure is in mint condition. I've used it just as much as I have used Forbidden Flower, so I now prefer the revamped packaging! And unfortunately, I haven't had the time to snap a lip swatch but this is the color swiped once across the back of my hand.

Bottom Line: Rose Demure is an unexpected love. It's is a universally flattering color so give it a try!
Edward Bess Ultra Slick lipsticks can be purchased for $32 through his website, Neiman Marcus, and Bergdorf Goodman.

Edward Bess French Lace Deep Shine Lip Gloss Review, Photos, Swatches

Edward Bess Deep Shine Lip Glosses are my holy grail lip glosses. They smell delicious, like real figs, and they make my lips look so full! No stinging here, though. It's all just a beautiful illusion. French Lace, just like my other EB First Kiss gloss pictured above, lasts for at least 4 hours through eating and drinking. And to top it off, the formula does not cause my lips to peel! *jump for joy* Most of you know by now how sensitive my lips are so this is big news.

The only mildly irritating packaging issue is that the doe foot applicator yields very little product. I have to dip the applicator twice, at least, into the tube to achieve an even coat of gloss on my lips. Otherwise, the gloss is perfection. I wish I had a lip swatch to show you but it isn't essential because French Lace does not look like much on my bare lips. It tones down the mauve in my natural lip color, adding a bit of milkiness and a hint of pink. It's a My-Lips-But-Better gloss but I like it best when paired with Edward Bess Rose Demure Ultra Slick Lipstick. 

Bottom Line: I want to own EVERY SINGLE Deep Shine gloss! They're really that good. Edward Bess can be purchased through his website, Neiman Marcus, or Bergdorf Goodman.