Product Alert -- bareMinerals Fresh Forward 8-Piece TSV from QVC

By now, it's probably pretty clear I have a problem when it comes to QVC's beauty TSVs.

I just cannot resist them.

Mainly because they're usually such good values and they're usually from brands that I love like Tarte and IT Cosmetics.

So this month, when I saw that the latest offering was from bareMinerals, it didn't take me long to place an order.

The Fresh Foward 8-Piece Collection will be QVC's TSV starting midnight on March 9th, but I ordered early so if you're curious about the kit, here's a rundown of what's included:

• Original SPF15 Foundation
• Ready Face Color Palette in The State of Bliss
• Soft Focus Face Brush
• Ready Eye Shadow Palette in The Fresh Beginning
• Lasting Line Long-Wearing Eyeliner in Steadfast Slate
• Eye Defining Brush
• Pop of Passion Lip Oil Balm in Sorbet Passion
• Makeup Organizer

You get all 8 pieces for $69.95 plus $3 s/h.

Review -- Maybelline Baby Lips Dr. Rescue

I'm kind of a lip balm/lip treatment junkie.

At any given moment, I have at least 8 of them open -- in my bag, on my desk, on my nightstand, in my jacket pocket, basically everywhere I might possible be.

Because there's nothing I hate more than dry, cracked lips.

I have my favorites -- the EOS Lip Balms (particularly those in Sweet Mint and Lemon Drop) and the Jack Black Intense Lip Balm (in Natural Mint) -- but there are plenty that get the job done when my lips need a little extra moisture and TLC.

When they first came out, I tried the Maybelline Baby Lips and liked them just fine.

They're not the most hydrating lip balm in the world -- I think that's because the formula is fairly thin -- but I love the tinted shades that add a little color and shine to the lips while still smoothing them enough.

In particular, I love Peach Kiss -- it's a nice light peachy shade that's perfect for when I'm just running errands or walking the dog or going for a no-makeup makeup look.

So when the Baby Lips Dr. Rescue Lip Balms came out about a year ago (?), I knew I wanted to give them a try.

CoverGirl LipPerfection Jumbo Gloss Balms (Ballet Twist, Rose Twist, Apricot Twist)

Note -- I apologize for disappearing for so long.  My cold derailed me longer than I thought it would (I really need to start taking vitamins and eating better ... I get too many colds that just seem to linger.) and since I didn't do much work last week, I wasn't at my computer long enough to get any blogging done either.  The good news is, I'm feeling much better so I should be able to start getting to reviews on the fun stuff that I bought in Vegas and since I got back (Am I the only one who totally uses online shopping as remedy when they're not feeling well?) and replying to emails and comments this week.  I really appreciate your patience. 

When it comes to lip products, big, fat lip crayons seem to be all the rage.

Tarte has had their LipSurgence line for a few years now, Revlon came out with their Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains about a year ago, and more recently, Neutrogena got in on the act with their MoistureSmooth Color Sticks.

Even e.l.f. has thrown their hat into the arena with their Jumbo Lip Gloss Sticks.  There are probably a few other brands that have similiar offerings too.

I've tried most of these products, and I have to say I'm a fan of the concept.

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains

Revlon Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains

I have wanted to try Revlon's Just Bitten Kissable Balm Stains for a while now.

I've read and heard so many good things about them that my curiosity was definitely piqued, and the name of the product itself is beyond intriguing - the idea of a stain that still feels moisturizing and looks shiny on the lips (well, at least, that's my interpretation of "balm stain") is certainly novel.

So when I stopped in Walgreen's the other day to pick up a few 12 packs of Diet Coke (my most serious addiction this side of makeup) and I saw that Revlon was on sale BOGO half-off, I finally indulged.