Dior's Addict Lipstick

I had a yard sale over the weekend, and so I was feeling flush.
Off I went to the mall, where I happened to see the most gorgeous lipstick.
I usually use Burt's Bees, so this was a departure for me.

Sephora's Dior Addict Lipstick caught my eye. Rich, creamy, and hydrating, this little lipstick went home with me and we have been sharing a happy relationship for the past 24 hours.

I chose Dior City Lights and so far, I'm loving it. One of my biggest issues with full-on lipstick (not gloss or a coat) is that it seems to dry out my lips and flake off. And if I layer a gloss or a chapstick-type over top, it smudges or otherwise disappears.

This lipstick is very hydrating due to it's hydra-gel inner core and nourishing oils. It keeps its sheer color and offers a bit of a sparkle.

Since it is so sheer, however, try out the colors in-store rather than online. That way you can choose the look you want.

Dior Addict offers many colors to chose from and is priced at Sephora for $35.

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Beauty posts from engchik now on 500 Days of beauty

Here are the beauty posts that also live on engchik.blogspot.com.  Now that there is a separate dedicated site to 500 Days of Beauty, you can catch all the beauty news here!

Read about all the beauty products I have loved before,
and remember to come HERE for all your beauty reviews and news!

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/10/500-days-of-beauty.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/10/day-1-500-days-of-beauty-glow-skin.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-2-instant-depuffing-roll-on-gel.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/happy-thanksgiving-featuring-got2b.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/razrbar-mens-grooming-at-its-finest.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-4-jack-of-all-trades-lip-balm.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-4-body-shop-pink-grapefruit-shower.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-5-mainely-coles-organic-cucumber.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-6-hollow-ridge-essential-oils-and.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-7-fun-friday-lush-soft-coeur.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-8-happy-veterans-day-and-clinique.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-9-of-500-days-of-beauty-trader-joes.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-10-almay-makeup-remover-towelettes.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/whats-buzz-burts-bees-radiance-day-cream.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-12-mission-skincare-pink-lemonade.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/bye-bye-under-eye-indeed-day-12-of-it.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/maybelline-mascara-day-14.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/11/day-15-smelly-cat-soaps-soap-for-people.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/12/twd-writerproducer-nichole-beatties.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/12/supporting-salenas-salon-small-business.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/12/day-24-of-500-days-of-beauty-fabs-detox.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2013/12/day-25-mally-beauty.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/01/is-winter-ruining-your-complexion.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/05/500daysofbeauty-guest-post-sun-365-self.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/10/kevin-gatto-verde-salon-fall-hair.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/10/day-30-ole-henriksen-lemon-strip-flash.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/11/500daysofbeauty-day-30-le-reve-spa.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/12/zyn-beauty-fast-and-fabulous.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2014/12/day-33-too-faced-natural-face-palette.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/04/nabila-k-bath-products-relax-and.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/06/happy-june-1-lush-ocean-salt-cleanser.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/06/500-days-of-beauty-makeup-eraser.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/07/marilyn-says-frizz-ease-to-rescue.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/07/popsugar-must-have-box-day-40.html

http://engchik.blogspot.com/2015/08/mid-summer-9-beach-bag-essentials-you.html

Holiday Weekend Travel: What's in Your Travel Tote?

I refuse to believe that Fall is almost here. I still have my family vacation coming up yet! But until then, we have a hot and steamy Labor Day weekend ahead on the Main Line and the Jersey Shore.

Because you, like me, love our beauty products, we want to bring them all on a vacation with us! But for just a long weekend, we don’t need much.

Enjoy the sun but don’t get burned! Supergoop! At Play Value Set. This little tote has everything you need for fun in the sun!  SPF 50 sunscreen and mist, SPF 30 lip balm, and other skin soothers.

Don’t lug your huge bottles of shampoo and conditioner from home; my fave travel mates are Fekkai Glossing Shampoo & Conditioner Collection. Ever since I got a sample at New York Fashion Week a while back, I’ve been a huge Fekkai fan.  These lil’ guys are just 2 ounces each and know the way to great hair.

NOT YOUR MOTHER'S Travel Size Beach Babe Texturizing Sea Salt Spray. It smells great and gives glorious waves to fine hair. Even though I’m in the surf all day, after I wash all the salt off, I like this to keep the waves going til nighttime, without all the sand!

Speaking of which, sand is a great exfoliator. Dig those heels into the sand while taking a long walk on the beach. Later, smooth any rough edges with this luxurious Cocoa Body Exfoliant from fresh.
Decadent and smooth- like a rich dessert for your skin. Scoop a bit into a travel container and be on your way.

Yes to Grapefruit Brightening Facial Towelettes from Target. These wipes are perfect for wiping your face, neck and décolletage from sunscreen, sweat, and dirt before a shower or while freshening up quick on the beach or first thing in the morning- these towelettes are great anytime.
Pack of 25 for $5.99 (and use your RedCard and save 5%!)

Style your hair casually and set with Sexy Hair Big Sexy Hair Spray & Play Volumizing Hairspray Mini. At 1.7 ounces, this will become a mainstay in your travel bag.

Don’t neglect your pearly whites- pack a travel toothbrush from Violife- the Slim Sonic Traveler toothbrush set is fashionable and fantastic.

And for later that night…quite possibly my favorite beauty product ever: The Origins Ginger Essence™ Intensified Fragrance Rollerball! Traveling with perfume is usually a huge hassle- the bottle might break or spill, it’s too big; it has to go through security or gets shoved in the boot for a long car ride. Enter the rollerball collection. It’s just .3 ounces and slides perfectly into your travel bag. Take it anywhere- this is one product that loves to travel.

And don’t forget the Beauty on the Fly travel bag for it all! TSA approved!

And while we are on the topic of sun and fun, be safe whether you are traveling to the shore, abroad, or hanging out at home.

·         Stay hydrated
·         Eat protein
·         Take a nap (or two)
·         Take a computer/iphone/ipad /work break and relax. You’ve earned this weekend.

Because Fall is going to be just simply amazing.

Engchik's 500 Days of Beauty! NEW BLOG PAGE!!

Hello and welcome to the launch of the NEW 500 days of beauty!

Same concept, new Webpage!

The previous posts can be found on the original blog page, but going forward, everything BEAUTY can be found HERE!

Today is September 1, and with that we begin anew! New school year, new beginnings, new blog!

What a year this has been! I got a new job! I got married! I got a new car! It's been pretty great!

I am very excited for this new blog, as everything FOOD and ENTERTAINMENT and TRAVEL is staying on the ENGCHIK EATS blog, while everything BEAUTY will be here.

And what a blog it will be!

New products!
More reviews!
Guest bloggers!
In depth interviews!

So stick around dear viewers! It's gonna be awesome!