Review: OCC Lip Tar Stained Gloss in 'Meta'

So I just had a Pepsi Max Kick and I think I can actually feel my blood in my veins so I apologise for any insanity that comes out via this post. But in a special way, it might also help me articulate my love for this lip tar! I bought this from Lipstick Republic a month or so ago and I adore it! Stained glosses are a genius idea and I definitely want to purchase a few more colours.

So I bought Meta, a vibrant orange-red in the tube, but applies as more of an orange-pink on the lips, but I assume this would change depending on pigmentation etc. Unlike a regular lip tar, you can be more liberal with the amount of product used, making it a bit easier for beginners. It also means you can apply it more sheer.

Like the lip tars, stained glosses last for a few hours, though the gloss dissipates once you've had a drink or two. I always wear a clear lip pencil to contain it because I'm assuming that lip tars would bleed easily without it due to their texture. The stain for Meta isn't too obvious due to it's colour and my own lip colour.

Speaking of texture, the stained glosses are still silky soft and smell of sweet peppermint (which I love!). I also love the packaging - super easy to throw in my purse as the lip tar tube comes in a plastic ziploc bag with a mini brush for easy application. 

I bought this for $18AUD at lipstickrepublic.com and I fully plan or purchasing more. I love how it has all the elements of a lip tar, but as a gloss so it feels far more hydrating and less harsh on my lips, especially when they're still recovering from winter. The price is appropriate too, considering the sheer amount of product you get. Meta has totally been a game changer for me and the perfect introduction into OCC lip tars.

xo Bridget

Wish List #2

1. Camomile Sumptuous Cleansing Butter

I tried a sample of this last week and I'm in love! It's so silky and soothing, smells light yet lovely and takes makeup off like nothing else. Also - it takes off eye makeup like a dream! I try to avoid waterproof mascaras but this took mine off without even trying. I plan on purchasing this after using up current makeup remover wipes.

2. OCC Lip Tar in Harlot

I need more! Ever since I got my last two (Hoochie and Meta) in my Lipstick Republic haul, I'm obsessed. I love how vibrant and sleek this red is. I've been searching for the perfect red lipstick but after seeing swatches of this, I might have to purchase this instead.

3. Clinique Dramatically Different Moisturising Lotion+

I don't have a nighttime moisturiser. I ran out, like, last month and have just never gotten around to buying a new one. My skin isn't much worse off but because it's winter, it needs that little bit more at night. After hearing about Clinique reformulating this cult classic, I'm super keen to give it a go, despite the scary price tag.

4. Sleek Luminaire Under Eye Concealer

Finally, like has been hard for me lately and sleepless nights have taken their toll. I never used to get under eye circles of any form but now mine are black as night so it's time to give something a go. I like the sound of this Sleek one due to the price, the quality of their products and the cute little pen applicator it comes in. This will certainly be purchased sooner rather than later.

What's on your current wish list?

xo Bridget

Haul: Lipstick Republic

I have been on the lookout for purple lipsticks for the past few weeks, sadly finding nothing. I decided to have a look around for lip tars but - surprise, surprise, you cannot buy them ANYWHERE in New Zealand. I ended up on lipstickrepublic.com.au and found myself ordering OCC's Hoochie lip tar, then deciding shipping was so expensive that I ordered all this to get free shipping! It arrived 7 days after I ordered, everything in perfect condition, I am so pleased and will totally be ordering from them again.

Price wise - super cheap. Lip tars were $18AUS and they had almost every colour, I was in beauty heaven. So here I have my first haul post featuring all the fabulous goodies I got (and more)!

♡ My Top 5 Summer Essentials ♡

It's still cold and horrible winter here but I have my eyes set firmly on summer - and what will be on my face. I'm lucky enough to be going away for 2 weeks in January to Nelson to soak up the sun, so naturally I've already started a list of what I want to bring and what I need to buy. I decided that while I'm organising myself, I'd help you guys out who are probably experiencing much warmer weather than I am right now. So here we have my top 5 Summer essentials (AKA what I plan on having plenty of once the weather hits the double digits).