Before the $29 price of LipFusion Luxe Boudoir Collection lipgloss makes you totally cranky (that’s Chanel territory, yo!), consider this: $1 of that goes to the Seven Bar Foundation, a non-profit group helping to empower underprivileged women to start small businesses through microfinanced loans.
What are microfinanced loans? They’re pretty cool. Read more about the Seven Bar Foundation’s work here.
Truth be told, I’d love to see LipFusion contribute more than $1 from every sale (while lowering or keeping the price the same), but I digress…
The limited edition line contains four shades — Vixen (a shimmery mauve), Lolita (a shimmery pinkish beige), Coquette (a shimmery pinkish coral) and Princess (a shimmery purplish hot pink). Today I tipped my hat to the one called Princess. 🙂
The texture reminds me of Smashbox Limitless Long Wear Lip Glosses. It’s thick (but not sticky) and feels smooth and soft on my lips.
I 
heart so many things about this Princess, like her medium pigmentation, light orange flavor and scent, subtle plumping action, four-hour wear time and dazzling shine.
She costs a pretty penny (well, 2,900 of them), but I like that a dollar of that goes to help women in need. I can easily see myself finishing this shimmery tube of sparkly purple goodness in no time. Makeup and Beauty Blog Rating: B+
So what are you up to tonight? How was your day? I lost track of time and didn’t realize I hadn’t eaten dinner until 8:30! I just finished one of those Whole Foods salads I like, yum. Now I’m watching back episodes of The Shield. Remember that show? Vic is…complicated.
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
dani@callitbeauty says
July 14th, 2010 at 9:36 pmooh, that’s a very pretty colour. my lips are quite pigmented, do you think this would show up true to colour or is it too sheer?
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:09 amHi Dani,
You might have to build it up if your lips are uber-pigmented. I bet it would also look gorgeous on top of a hot pink lipstick too!
Alex says
July 14th, 2010 at 10:12 pmI like the color for a night out. But only one dollar? They can do better than that.
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:09 amIt would be fab for an evening out, right?
Rachael says
July 14th, 2010 at 10:32 pmOnly a dollar? Who’s benefiting from this sale…. Regardless though I’d still love to see the rest of the colors. It’s also refreshing to see a citrus scented and flavored gloss since most are on the bakery side of those.
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:10 amThe orange scent was a really nice surprise. I wish more companies did more citrusy scents/flavors.
Rachael says
July 15th, 2010 at 10:03 amMe too!
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inaya says
July 14th, 2010 at 10:39 pmi always love seeing the view your house has
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:11 amThat happens to be Tabs’ favorite deck. He was chilin’ at my feet when I took that pick, LOL!
Kylie says
July 14th, 2010 at 11:43 pmWow. This entire look is truly STUNNING on you! You look like a friggen model! As for the Shield…. I remember watching this show, Rescue Me, and Nip/Tuck, because FX and MTVU were the only stations I could get in my dorm room without paying for cable, teehee! But it a good show to get for free!
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:12 amI am totally hooked on The Shield! It’s too bad every other episode seems to traumatise me in some form. 🙁
I’ve never watched any of the other FX shows — are Rescue Me and Nip/Tuck any good?
Vonvon says
July 15th, 2010 at 12:30 amKaren, your lips are sparkling!!!! such a gorgeous shade.
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:12 amThanks Vonvon! I like this color, too.
gio says
July 15th, 2010 at 12:42 amThat’s a very beautiful and sparkly shade. I wish they donated more than only one dollar though…
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:13 amHi Gio,
It’s nice to see your pretty face!
Anna says
July 15th, 2010 at 5:22 amToo sparkly for my taste, but I love the packaging.
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:14 amI’m not always a glitter lip gloss gal, but this handles the sparkle really well!
Nina says
July 15th, 2010 at 5:47 amThick but not sticky you say? Count me in! 🙂 The non stickiness is my number one priority when it comes to gloss! 🙂
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:14 amMe too. It’s much more comfy, right?
Nina says
July 15th, 2010 at 11:52 amYep and it makes me use it more … 🙂
Oh guess what, the Naked palette made an appearance at the Sephora website … very briefly! Its sold out now!
Kim says
July 15th, 2010 at 5:51 amOh, I LOVE it – it’s more sparkly than a disco ball!! Right up my alley! You’re right about the $29 being a little steep for a gloss though, even with the charitable contribution.
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:20 amThe best part about it is it the glitter isn’t gritty at all. It’s surprisingly smooth.
Amber says
July 15th, 2010 at 6:59 amBeautiful, but $29?? The charity angle is nice if you were inclined to buy the gloss anyway, but I’d rather buy a MAC gloss and send the rest to the charity!
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Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:20 amSpeaking of MAC gloss, has your tube of Nymphette turned up yet?
Amber says
July 15th, 2010 at 10:45 amNo, but I haven’t really looked much over the last couple days. Busy busy busy. Mark has to work on Saturday so I will do my hunting then!
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Amanda says
July 15th, 2010 at 7:56 amsparkly purple goodness! but even with the donation factored in, it is still SUPER pricey. I wonder if there is a cheaper dupe somewhere….I do love the color and finish though.
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:21 amI’ll let you know if I run into one! I dunno if it’s going to be this smooth though… that’s one of the best parts about this gloss.
Lisa S. says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:03 amI do love this color, but come on, 1 measly dollar? I might consider this on sale, but at full price?
Unless they donate more than a dollar, no.
Karen says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:21 amYeah, I wouldn’t mind if more $ was donated!
knownever says
July 15th, 2010 at 9:40 amThe color and high power glitter are pretty awesome but as you pointed out chanel and givenchy have similar effects for around the same price.
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Celine says
July 18th, 2010 at 3:30 pmLove the blue glitter lol!
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