Amanda Weidensjö

If you are a  +Sephora  member then you already know about their birthday gift/ free birthday item. Last year for Sephora members, Sephora was giving out two  +NARS Cosmetics  lip pencil samples in a set. The first sample was a velvet matte lip pencil in Cruella which I already did a review on it ( you can check it out here)   The full size depending on where you buy the lip pencils can vary in price from $26-$33. On NARS ' website they sell their satin lip pencils for $26. While on Sephora's website they sell the satin lip pencils for $33 (I noticed that the price for the lip pencils went up). The sample size that I have is contains 0.05 oz and is worth around $22.  These satin lip pencils are meant to be long-wearing and moisturizing. These lip pencils do not twist up. Seeing as they are chubby sticks you do have to sharpen them with the right sharpener or else you can't really use them once you use up the pointed tip. The packaging is nice and ...

Yay another review! LOL so today I will be reviewing  +NARS Cosmetics  Velvet Matte Lip Pencil in Cruella. I originally received it as a free birthday present from +Sephora  for being a member. I got it in a sample size which I roughly estimated that it's worth $19.50 but that's if you buy it directly from NARS otherwise (it costs more!!!) I've been noticing that products shown on a brands website will have a lower price compared to what is listed at Sephora. I get it financially wise but as far as a customer that just plainly sucks. Besides I'm a frugal shopper and having to pay more at one place when I can obviously have it cheaper somewhere else is the best option for me.  The full sized pencil at NARS is listed at $26. Basically, this is a combination of lipstick and lip pencil. It is not supposed to dry out the lips and it is not a twist up. It is formulated to be long lasting and made with vitamin E for creaminess.  First off, I have to say that t...