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FSL Cosmetics: Purple Luv Lipstick (swatches)

I won FSL Cosmetics (Feel Good, Smell Good, Look Good) ‘Purple Luv’ ($18.50) lippie from Lauren’s Beauty Tips blog giveaway.  I’m excited about this because I’ve heard so much about this brand from other beauty bloggers, and I love trying new items.

About the product:

FSL Cosmetics’ Lipsticks are all hypo-allergenic, and 100% free of parabens, phthalates and sulfates.  They come in six different colors; Mz Berry, Vino, Chocolate Kiss, Pomegranate, Champagne and Purple Luv.

My Thoughts:

In my opinion, this is a perfect fall color for both light and dark skinned tones.  In fact, SilverLips has it on in a post, and I loved it on her.  Upon first glance I thought it would be similar to my favorite purple lipstick, Smoked Purple (MAC Pro), but Purple Luv is a lot more sheer and less intense, and has no shimmer.  It also has a nice shine without putting a balm or gloss under or over it.  Smoked purple is a an intense matte color. You can add as little or as much as you want to change the intensity of the color.

I like how the lipstick doesn’t feel heavy on my lips, and it makes my lips feel super soft.  It also has a very light scent of chocolate.  It’s definitely not overpowering.  I hate wearing things on my lips that have  a strong scent, and this is not one of those products.

I’d love to try their other products.  My only issue is with the price. Yikes!  I guess it’s worth it, especially since it’s free of chemicals and perfect for people who are allergic to ingredients found in most popular cosmetic brands.  I’d also purchase because it’s a young black woman who started the business, which I support 100%.

Have you tried any FSL Cosmetics? If so, what are your favorites?


Blogaversary Giveaway Closed – The Winners are…

For my blog anniversary giveaway I gave a each of you the choice of winning one of four different prize packages.  Today, after going through each entry, I had a total of 123 entries!

Total Entries Gift Package #1: 74

Total Entries Gift Package #2: 18

Total Entries Gift Package #3: 15

Total Entries Gift Package #4:  16

CONGRATULATIONS to all of the winners!

Gift Package 1 Goes to Jacqueline Johnson

Gift Package #2 Goes to Kernetta Simmons

Gift Package #3 Goes to Kellie Gonzales

Gift Package #4 Goes to (New Winner) Iris Soto

Please contact me  via email by 1:58 P.M EST on Monday, January 10, 2011 with your mailing address so that I may send out your prizes!

***If I don’t hear from you I will choose another winner***


Thank you to all who entered

Happy New Year!

I wish all of my readers a very happy and successful New Year.  I wish you continued health, wealth, and love in 2011.

Make everything you didn’t have happen in 2010 happen this year.

Don’t forget to enter my giveaway.

It ends January 6, 2011 11:59 PM EST.

CLICK HERE