Twist & Pout a new way to look at lipbalms

Hi everyone,

So back about a month and a half ago I had won a giveaway from MaskerAide sheet masks with some fun and helpful beauty goodies, you can read my MaskerAide review here.
Any way in my gift pack was a super cute sphere keychain adorned with a charm and fun pattern on the sphere itself. Then you untwist it to discover it houses the most perfect little pot of Vanilla lipbalm. I should add that at this time Twist & Pout only have the Vanilla & Citrus Honey shimmer lipbalm. So i wanted to know more about the company and I looked them up on line to discover this whole new concept for lipbalm's and the collections are amazing. So after communications with Twist & Pout they sent me a few different designs to review.

Before we get into it, here is the low down on Twist & Pout as a company
This is from their website

"Twist & Pout is a one-of-a-kind, impulse lip product that is equal parts fashion statement and lip protection confection.  At Twist & Pout, we strive to bring fashion and fun to everyday life. It’s as simple as that. Our lip moisturizers combine high quality, natural ingredients with classic AND cutting edge designs. (You mean you can have both? Yes…you sure can.) Made in the Denver, CO right her in the USA, our commitment is to create lip balms that allow fashion and function to commingle. What more could a girl ask for?."

So now lets get to the fun part and have a look at these delightful girly lip balms

The first one that originally came in my MaskerAide gift pack is called "Tickled Pink" which has a pearly bubble gum pink background followed up with a fun feather pattern with colours of black, white, peachy pink and silver. 

This particular one came with a standard silver tone twist & Pout band that holds your lip balm sphere and has a good sturdy toggle clip that you can hang off your favourite handbag, keys, luggage, gymbag, rearview mirror decor (only after you have used up the lip balm for this last one)

So as mentioned this one is Vanilla flavour, and here are the ingredients-

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil , Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii(Shea Butter), Punica Granatum Sterols, Beeswax, Flavor, Tocopherol, Euphorbia Cerifera (Candelilla) Wax, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Water, Sucralose, Sorbitan Oleate.

Now the next four designs are from two separate collections, all these lipbalm's came in the Citrus Honey Shimmer and just so you know you can actually buy lipbalm refills so you can keep reusing your Twist & Pout spheres for years to come.

The first two are from the Romantic Nature collection and they are Bloom Lagoon and Just Say Zen

Bloom Lagoon-has a very pretty motif of tropical foliage in bright and dark contrasting aquatic shades of blue. This is one of my faves.

Just Say Zen-This is a light grey background with a gorgeous white paisley intricate design and of course the beautiful black and pink cherry blossom design that i just adore

The next two came from the Twisted Fashion collection and they are Feather Forecast and French Twist

Feather Forecast- Is just that,  it looks like the peacock feathers are just cascading all over the sphere and draping themselves around it.

 French Twist- Is honestly the most fashionable girly-girl accessory with its perfectly pink, black and white Parisian theme with an ever so small gold heart over the silhouette of a girl with a high ponytail in true french fashion, other details include a small dog, perfume bottle, boutique, a very chic wide brim hat and of course the iconic Eiffel Tower that makes every girl imagine the most romantic place in the world. I really think this is a fashionista's must have.

I was also very fortunate this time around to receive corresponding coloured  gem clip rings for each one in pink, clear, green and blue. So all of my Twist & Pout balms are clipped and ready to go. 

So my thoughts regarding the balm itself is that the vanilla is super tasty and the aroma is nice while on the lips. They are very moisturizing with a mild oiliness, so it is a product you would have to apply more frequently do to the emollient slip. It does a nice job of making my lips feel soft after each use. The Citrus Honey is equally pleasing just in a more fresh and sweet way and less gourmand then the vanilla. Also keep in mind the citrus honey has shimmer, but i am happy to report I don't feel it at all and it makes the lips look lovely without being cray with glitter 

Vanilla

Citrus Honey Shimmer

Here are the ingredients for Citrus Honey shimmer

Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Punica Granatum Sterols, Hdrogenated Castor Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Synthetic Beeswax, Flavor, Bismuth Oxychloride, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, Tocopherol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Mica, Iron Oxides, Sucralose,Titanium Dioxide, Sorbitan Oleate Glycerin, Citric Acid, Ascorbic Acid, Didecyldimonium Chloride

Twist & Pouts pricing ranges from $3.99-$7.99 depending on the specifics of your unique ordering details such as clip choices, no clip and just the ball, also purchasing lip balm refills and so on. Twist & Pout also offers two other shapes as well, one looks like a hat box and the other is a lock and key which is so nice as well. You can visit the website for a complete list of collections, sales, pricing and many other details by clicking on the link in my sidebar.

Also sign up for emails from Twist & Pout and get a 20% off coupon within 24hrs of registering

Dealers within Canada and Europe would have to be your source for getting Twist & Pout because at this time they only ship within the U.S. 

In closing I really think this is a catchy little product and with Twist & Pout coming out with new designs all the time this venture should be a big success. I myself already have ideas in my mind of what I would love to see come from Twist & Pout in the future. I am pleased to have had the opportunity to review this product for Twist & Pout and share it with you all. 

I also feel these would make great stocking stuffer's. All though a bit pricey, they would also be fun to give out at a sweet 16 birthday, also give to your bridesmaids as token gifts, and just all around a nice treat for you, your lips and anyone elses. Enjoy:)

Thanks for reading and have an awesome day

XOXO:)

*********GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED THE TWO WINNERS HAVE BEEN EMAILED***********

HELLO EVERYONE, THIS GIVEAWAY HAS NOW ENDED, THANK YOU TO ALL WHO ENTERED

OFFICIAL ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE TWO WINNERS COMING UP ONCE I GET EMAIL RESPONSES FROM BOTH INDIVIDUALS

SO I HAVE A NEW AND VERY EXCITING CONTEST FOR YOU. I AM FORTUNATE ENOUGH TO BE ABLE TO OFFER ALL OF MY LOYAL READERS NOT ONE BUT TWO CHANCES TO WIN ALL THREE DELICIOUS LIP BALMS ON BEHALF OF BARE ENGLISH & CO. & MAKEUP'ASYLUM. I AM REALLY EXCITED TO SHARE THIS WONDERFUL PRODUCT WITH TWO LUCKY WINNERS. SO MAKE SURE TO ENTER THROUGH THE RAFFLECOPTER BELOW. YOU MUST BE 18 OR OLDER TO ENTER AND THIS CONTEST IS ONLY OPEN TO CANADIAN AND U.S RESIDENCE. a Rafflecopter giveaway


****JUST A QUICK UPDATE AS WE ARE NEARING THE END OF THE GIVEAWAY****. I WILL ONLY ANNOUNCE THE WINNERS ONCE THEY HAVE BEEN NOTIFIED DIRECTLY. ALSO ONCE THE GIVEAWAY IS OVER THE TWO WINNERS WILL HAVE THEIR PRIZE SHIPPED OUT ON NOVEMBER 8 2013, THROUGH STANDARD POSTAL SERVICE. PLEASE ALLOW 2 WEEKS FOR ARRIVAL AS I DON'T KNOW HOW LONG IT WILL TAKE FOR ITEMS TO ARRIVE IF THE WINNERS ARE WITHIN THE U.S. IT WILL TAKE LESS TIME IN CANADA.

LETS GET NAKED! BARE ENGLISH & CO. LIP BALMS

HI EVERYONE,

So today I wanted to share with you all a new up and coming company called BARE English & Co. I am pleased to share these new lip balms with you because the company is near and dear to my heart as they are located within my home turf of the great TORONTO, Ontario.

This is a tid bit about what Bare English & Co. are bringing to the table quoted from their website

"The entire process, from formulation to production, is done in-house allowing us to deliver a product that is superior in quality and more cost effective than our competitors.  As a result, we have secured shelf space in some of Canada’s largest retail stores and are growing at an exponential rate.  We capture the essence of city life and the goodness of nature all in one tiny tube.  Our company, just like our products, is one of a kind."

So at the present time the company offers three lip balms all of which are organic and vegan. If that wasn't enough they are also GMO & Gluten free as well as fair trade, WOW. They offer up three scrumptious flavours and the best part is they are TEA infused, yup tea! how freaking cool is that. Two of my most favourite things married together in perfect liplicious harmony. I love that Bare English & Co. are coming on to the scene small in size, but big on impact and I feel their collection will expand in due time.

So I purchased two of the lip balms and I am expecting the third one soon, so I will update that once I receive it.

First one is
MINT CHOCOLATE
I'll start by saying that mint chocolate can be a difficult flavour to pull off. I have tried many mint chocolate flavoured and scented items which usually have a funky undertone that I do not like. So kudos to Bare English for nailing this right out of the park and giving me what I always wanted a mint chocolate that tastes as good as it smells.

 

As you can see each tube offers up a great amount of product with no crazy colours added. There is only 10 ingredients to make up this tube of goodness, peppermint tea leaves is one of them.

 

Then I also grabbed the

VANILLA COCONUT

For those that have read many of my other blogs you then will know vanilla and coconut are bar none two of my most beloved flavours and scents. So this purchase was a given:)

 

 

I actually really like the shape of these lip balms as well because is actually covers your entire lip surface in one clean sweep.

 

 

The vanilla coconut smells like a Tahitian dream or a vanilla nut cupcake. Decadence for your lips with the goodness of green tea.

 

The last one which I do not have as of yet is Pomegranate Berry which is a yummy berry blend mingling with white tea.

 

Each tube contains 4.44ml of product and because of the natural elements of this product they do have expiration dates clearly marked on the box.

 

Anyone interested in purchasing can head on over to this link

http://www.bareenglish.com/Buy_Us.html

 

You can use PayPal and get the trio of balms for $18 CAD and it's FREE worldwide shipping, how awesome is that.

 

 

I live in the GTA so I picked mine up at my local Rexall Pharmaplus.

 

WHICH FLAVOUR ARE YOU INTERESTED IN TRYING OR DO YOU WANT ALL THREE? LET ME KNOW IN THE COMMENTS.

 

HOPE YOU ALL ENJOYED THIS REVIEW AND BE SURE TO CHECK THESE OUT SOON, YOUR POUT WILL THANK YOU.

 

http://www.bareenglish.com/

 

WATCH OUT EOS THERE'S A NEW LIP KID IN TOWN;)

 

STAY BEAUITFUL XO

 

 

 

 

 

 

RANDOM REVIEW NIVEA LIP BUTTER, DIAL, COVERGIRL, SALLY HANSEN, TRESEMME, L'OREAL

Today's review is a little bit different. It is not about any specific brand or product, it is more or less a catch all review. These are items I have randomly picked up and just thought I would share my thoughts in case there are people who want to know about them.

Vidal Sassoon has been an icon in the hair industry for over 60 years and to keep up with the ever changing face of the market the brand has gone through many changes over the years. When I was about ten I remember that round bronze Vidal bottle sitting in the shower and just taking a quick whiff of the scent because it was truly one of my favorites as a child. Yup it smelt like sweet almonds and it truly was one of the best shampoos of is time. Now flash forward some 25 years later and now not only has the packing long gone through several changes over the years, but also the smell and formulation.
I have not used a Vidal Sassoon product in a long time but I saw a great deal for it so I thought I would reunite myself with an old friend.
At my local Shoppers Drug Mart the shampoo was on sale for $3.99 and around the neck of the bottle was a coupon that if you bought it you could pick any hair styling product up to an $8 value. Sounds great to me so I grabbed myself a large can of the extra firm hold hairspray.

 

Now I have to  say that I have not even tried the shampoo yet as I already have another one on the go and I am waiting till I have done my Feria Ombre hair color before I try this out. However I have been using the hairspray the past few days and so far I like it in terms of its hold. I did notice it does make the hair have a bit of a crunch but that doesn't bother me. The scent of both items is rather bland and not really surprising to the senses. Actually the shampoo reminds me a lot of the shampoo "European Formula" for those familiar with it. So for the deal I really can't complain, however would I buy each product at full price at a later time probably not. There are other brands that I prefer more and that brings me to my current shampoo.

Surprisingly I bought a bottle of the L'Oreal men expert 2 in 1 with Arginine which for those that don't know is just a fancy word for an amino acid complex. Originally I bought this for my husband, but I found the smell to be very fresh and clean so I thought I would give it a go. I have to mention that I tend to have a sensitive scalp to certain shampoos with high fragrance level, but this actually has been working out quite well for me and my scalp. My hair feels soft, manageable and really fresh and that smell lasts for hours which is a bonus.

So don't be shy ladies even though it says MEN on the bottle doesn't have to make it so. Next time your at the store take a smell and I am sure some of you will feel the same. This shampoo has a good lather and seems to rinse out very well and doesn't leave your hair feeling weighed down. I tend to have very oily hair so this has been working for me and adding volume. However in the past I tried one of the TRESemme shampoos that is for anti-breakage and my goodness what a nightmare my hair was so oily and even once I stopped using it I had to what weeks before I noticed my hair going back to normal so beware when picking a shampoo for your hair type. So give L'Oreal Men Expert a try it cost me $3.97 at Walmart and is a 385ml bottle

 

Moving on I sometimes feel like my hair needs a pep me up mid day so I bought a can of the TRESemme volumizing dry shampoo. I only have tried it once, but a first impression is sometimes all you need. I can tell already I don't like this product and it's not going to help anything, at least not for me any way. I found it has a nice citrus scent, but it seems like it leaves a chalky feeling in your hair and I followed the directions on the can and still it just seems unpleasant to me. I probably will only use it in a real emergency if I have to truly dash out the door in a hurry or the waters off for repairs, etc. Other then that this item is a bust for me. It comes in a 161g can and cost $5

I have to admit I still have yet to hit on a TRESemme product that truly impresses me by any means. Let me know if you have a favorite TRESemme product I would love to hear your feed back.

 

Moving on to makeup items. I had a coupon for any CoverGirl clean product or lash blast get $3 off. That is a very generous coupon, but have you ever noticed the insane price for the mascara's. I'm sorry but to me a mascara better be infused with 24kt gold if you want me to spend about $14 for something that needs to be replaced more frequently then any other cosmetic for your face. That being said I opted for one of the clean compacts. I am not a huge fan of CoverGirl as a whole but there are random products I do appreciate. So I got myself the Clean compact for Sensitive skin. I truly hate that strong scent of Noxzema that is in the original clean compact so this is a better choice with no fragrance and its oil free which is great for my over oily face.

 

The shade I picked was 225 Buff Beige. It looks quite different between the two photos with flash and without. Its just a good simple powder useful for touch ups.

However one compact I do really like from CoverGirl comes in a metallic blue compact and is the fresh complexion pocket powder in the shade 610 Classic Ivory. I find this gives a nice flawless finish to the skin and has very good oil control.

CoverGirl clean is around $6.50 for 10g/.35oz, but with coupon I paid $3.50. Fresh Complexion is around $9 for 10.5g/.37oz because it acts more as a foundation for on the go.

 

In the past I mentioned that I don't like having a lot of mascara's because I like to stick with a couple that work for me and that's good enough. Then I kept hearing a lot about L'Oreal mascara specifically the Voluminous Million Lashes, so I thought I would try it out to give my view on it.

So here is what I think. The tube is a very nice package as it looks a little higher end. The mascara it self stinks (AS IN SMELLY) and I hate that about it. The brush is silicone with lots of tips that seem slightly thicker then others I have seen or tried. It does a nice job of separating your lashes and giving you that lots of lashes look that it's claim states. However if there ever was a mascara that just won't budge this is it. On one hand we don't want to wear mascara that if we get caught in the rain we look like "Alice Cooper", but we don't want something on our eye that takes paint thinner to remove it either. I did choose the water proof formulation which may have been an over sight on my part, but I didn't think I would be dragging out an SOS pad to get it back off ;P For some this may be just the mascara your looking for, but for me I don't need that kind of staying power and I will be happy to keep using my Rocket mascara by Maybelline instead.

 

My color choice was 630 BLACKEST BLACK

it is 9.5ml/.32fl oz and I got this on sale for $6.99

 

If I plan for a rainy day puddle jumping party with my child I may reach for this mascara, but until then it will just be sitting pretty.

 

I really love the 8 in 1 palettes by Wet N Wild and to this point I only had two and I finally decided to buy the third one called BLUE HAD ME AT HELLO. I must say I am very pleased with the quality and color pay off from these very inexpensive palettes. I had really hoped to get the limited edition palettes. Wet N Wild brought them out in white compacts but to no avail I cannot locate them here in Ontario. However the blues in this palette are incredible and there is one color that's the lightest most delicate icy blue and  I love it. Then you have deep rich denim blues and the most eye popping aqua blue. There is also a sparkly black which is fine, but I already have a single pan by Maybelline of this type of color so I am certain it will not get used quickly. Glad I decided to purchase this as I have been using and enjoying it and it was the last one.

.3oz/8.5g for only $4.69

**LOVING**

 

 

So the very first memory I have of Cherry Coke I was a mere 6 or 7 years old. So every time I smell something that is cherry coke it evokes the memories of childhood summers long gone by. For me that had to be one of my favorite sodas along with Tahiti Treat, for those of you to young to know this soda it was truly an awesome and nothing has ever come close. So what is all this talk about soda for, well I will tell you. I purchased a lip gloss by Lip Smacker that is suppose to be a cherry cola flavored gloss that is a gentle wash of reddish pink on the lips with a hint of sparkle. Who wouldn't want a gloss like this that sparks that kind of nostalgia? 

 

Sadly somethings are never meant to be duplicated no matter how much you'd like it to work out. At first you put it on its a nice shine on the lips, very basic. You start to smell and taste that somewhat familiar cherry coke essence. Then as you wear it you realize the gloss it self doesn't last long and your left with an over all unsatisfying odd taste of a very chemical version of "Cherry Coke." Thank goodness this Bonne Bell product was at the Dollarama because its not worth much more then that.

I'll just stick to my fond memories that go a long with the drink instead of creating unpleasant memories with a flop of a gloss. 

.27fl oz/8.0ml $1

 

Now to follow up that disappointment lets move on to a new kid in town that is so delish my mouth waters just thinking about it. Welcome the new NIVEA LIP BUTTER (VANILLA & MACADAMIA) honestly if you have not tried this you cannot imagine what your missing. This lip butter is creamy, soothing and the best part is it taste like you just rubbed Vanilla Pudding all over your lips. I find it generously moisturizes and I really don't have anything negative to say except not everyone will be a fan of the flimsy tin it comes in, but keep in mind certain products with nut oils have to be kept in a cool dark place so they don't go rancid.

.59oz/16.7g or 19ml for $2.50 I highly encourage you to try this product, but DON'T if you or a family member are allergic to any type of NUT BASED products.

Can you imagine you kiss your lover, partner, husband, whoever and their lips swell like Will Smith in "Hitch" all because you had Nivea Lip Butter on LOL. That would be a bad way to end any date.

 

                               Nivea Lip Butter where have you been all my life????

Then I realized I don't have one single clear coat for when I do my nails so I purchased Sally Hansen   Diamond Strength NO CHIP clear coat. I like it for using as a top coat or base. Also if I am giving my nails a break from color and just want a nice finish I put this on. It also is good for making the nail surface stronger.

 

This clear coat is called 110 FLAWLESS and can be purchased pretty much any where for about $4

 

Finally one last thing I wanted to share is I am a big fan of Bath & Body works, but even with all those products I still will use many other brands bath products if the scent tickles my fancy. So recently I discovered two new scents brought out by "DIAL" and they are wonderful. The first one is actually also available in a foaming hand soap which I have both that and the body wash. The scent is COCONUT WATER & BAMBOO LEAF and claims to be a hydrating wash. This wash I bought for my husband as I noticed anything that has bamboo extract tends to have a masculine undertone yet refreshing smell. The coconut water which is in the younger tender green coconuts has many antioxidants & electrolytes that help to hydrate, hence why its good to drink coconut water as well after a big work out or if your ever stranded on a tropical island ;P

I bought myself the body wash that is HIMALAYAN PINK SALT & WATER LILY all I can say is wow what a powerful beautiful fragrant wash that is highly unusual. This is a replenishing body wash that says it has 84 Minerals & Elements?!?!? What does that even mean lol. It states on the bottle "Himalayan salt is a pure, hand-minded salt found deep within the Himalayan Mountains and known to contain 84 minerals and elements." Ok that's fine but what are the benefits to all those goodies, that has yet to be seen. I love the smell no less and keep in mind when purchasing any products that state a claim about a certain ingredient you must pay attention to where in the ingredient list it is. If it is not in the first several ingredients chances are there is very little of the supposedly beneficial ingredient and it will show little to no signs of improvement to your over all skins condition.

 

                                           $5 will get you 473ml/16fl oz of these luscious scents

I apologize this review became way way longer then I anticipated but as always I have a lot to say about everything that I try and want to keep it honest and real for you the readers.

Its a gloomy rainy day here, but it isn't going to stop me from feeling and looking good.

STAY BEAUTIFUL EVERYONE XO