The last of my OCC Lip Tar swatches & I thought I’d go out with a festive red! Stalker is a true red & I’m totally loving it to pieces.

Top is the small dot needed to swatch. Bottom is the swatch. Color was then applied to lips.

Color & Wear:  OCC describes Stalker as a “”true blue based red” & that it is. I saved this for last because I just adore it so much this time of year, look at that pigmentation! It is your classic go-to red shade. It isn’t too bright because of it has that cool base which makes it super flattering & a year round love. If you want a long wearing red without that dry or sticky feeling, I highly recommend OCC Lip Tar in Stalker!

If your lips are dry, I recommend exfoliating then applying a balm. Let that sink into your lips & then blot it off. Apply your OCC Lip Tar a tiny bit at a time. Less is more & it is ultra-buildable. I love the idea of this shade because it isn’t as neon as some of the other pinks. I now need a neon pink now though…successful product OCC.

Purchase: I bought mine from Sephora in a set but this shade is available on its own. OCC Lip Tars retail for $16.00 each. You can also purchase them from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website directly.

In case you missed my prior post, check out swatches of  OCC Lip Tar in Vintage, Grandma, Melange, & Pretty Boy!

I’m ridiculously irritated with the internet lately & since I haven’t posted in 2 days…you may have noted that. Oh snow. Luckily we still had power (not everyone here did!) but now that everything is up & running I have lots of catching up to do! Here’s the 2nd to last of my 5 Days of OCC Lip Tars post & the last one will be later on today! I’m excited to be back in working order!

Top is the small dot needed to swatch. Bottom is the swatch. Color was then applied to lips.

After 1-2 thin layers it is easily opaque.

Color & Wear:  OCC describes Melange as a “Terracotta Neutral” & although I wouldn’t have come up with that on my own, that isn’t a bad description I probably would call it a peachy brown. This isn’t the easiest shade for me to wear because I think it brings out the pink tones in my skin. I’ll have to work with this a bit more to get it to work with me. I’m thinking if I lightened it up a bit with a white base it would be more wearable? What do you guys think?

If your lips are dry, I recommend exfoliating then applying a balm. Let that sink into your lips & then blot it off. Apply your OCC Lip Tar a tiny bit at a time. Less is more & it is ultra-buildable. I love the idea of this shade because it isn’t as neon as some of the other pinks. I now need a neon pink now though…successful product OCC.

Purchase: I bought mine from Sephora in a set but this shade is available on its own. OCC Lip Tars retail for $16.00 each. You can also purchase them from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website directly.

In case you missed my prior post, check out swatches of  OCC Lip Tar in Vintage, Grandma, & Pretty Boy!

I’m super excited about this week for 5 Days of! I currently own 5 Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tars so they fit in perfectly! Today I’m showing you Pretty Boy, a freakin fantastic fuchsia. Keep reading to see swatches, on my lips, & my thoughts!

How to Apply: I can’t imagine using anything other than a lip brush. Because you only need a pintpoint amount, you need something with lots of control. Even for the lip stain type look I recommend a brush for even distribution. This is one of the few lip colors I trust to apply in the corners without a lipliner because it doesn’t smudge around or travel. I first line my lip with the color then pull it to the center. The opposite works just as well

After 1-2 thin layers it is easily opaque. I didn’t do a “stain” photo today because this shade is honestly so pigmented I couldn’t get a stain to NOT look opaque!

Color & Wear: I love this shade so very much. I can totally see myself rocking this all spring & summer which is when I usually wear bold pink lips.  OCC describes Pretty Boy as a “Super-rich Fuchsia” & that is definitely a good description. This blue toned fuchsia is simply full of win.

If your lips are dry, I recommend exfoliating then applying a balm. Let that sink into your lips & then blot it off. Apply your OCC Lip Tar a tiny bit at a time. Less is more & it is ultra-buildable. I love the idea of this shade because it isn’t as neon as some of the other pinks. I now need a neon pink now though…successful product OCC.

Purchase: I bought mine from Sephora in a set but this shade is available on its own. OCC Lip Tars retail for $16.00 each. You can also purchase them from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website directly.

In case you missed my prior post, check out swatches of  OCC Lip Tar in Vintage & Grandma!

I’m super excited about this week for 5 Days of! I currently own 5 Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tars so they fit in perfectly! Today I’m showing you Grandma, a creamy coral. Keep reading to see swatches, on my lips, & my thoughts!

How to Apply: I can’t imagine using anything other than a lip brush. Because you only need a pintpoint amount, you need something with lots of control. Even for the lip stain type look I recommend a brush for even distribution. This is one of the few lip colors I trust to apply in the corners without a lipliner because it doesn’t smudge around or travel. I first line my lip with the color then pull it to the center. The opposite works just as well.

I seriously have to apologize for my swatches, I could NOT get my camera to cooperate. This is coming off more orange than it actually is & it has quite a bit more pink to it. I just tried & tried & couldn’t make this work. I tried color correcting them but imagine them a bit more pink pretty please?

 

Top is the small dot needed to swatch. Bottom is the swatch. Color was then applied to lips.

After 1-2 thin layers it is easily opaque. 

Color & Wear: This is definitely a fun color but not something I’d wear everyday. I think this would be a great mixer to spring/summer up a lip color! OCC describes Grandma as a “clean, classic coral” & I think that is spot on!

If your lips are dry, I recommend exfoliating then applying a balm. Let that sink into your lips & then blot it off. Apply your OCC Lip Tar a tiny bit at a time. Less is more & it is ultra-buildable. I love the idea of this shade with heavy mascara & liner this spring for a retro feel. I feel like this is a tangerine based coral.

Purchase: I bought mine from Sephora in a set but this shade is available on its own. OCC Lip Tars retail for $16.00 each. You can also purchase them from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website directly.

In case you missed my prior post, check out swatches of  OCC Lip Tar in Vintage!

I’m super excited about this week for 5 Days of! I currently own 5 Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Lip Tars so they fit in perfectly! Today I’m showing you Vintage, a sexpot red. Keep reading to see swatches, on my lips, & my thoughts!

How to Apply: I can’t imagine using anything other than a lip brush. Because you only need a pintpoint amount, you need something with lots of control. Even for the lip stain type look I recommend a brush for even distribution. This is one of the few lip colors I trust to apply in the corners without a lipliner because it doesn’t smudge around or travel. I first line my lip with the color then pull it to the center. The opposite works just as well.

After pressing a small amount onto lips to “stain” them.

After 1-2 thin layers it is easily opaque.

Color & Wear: This is a deep red in the tube, almost scary. Once applied, it is much more wearable with a brightness not seen in the tube at all. OCC describes Vintage as a “Deep true burgandy” & although that is true, there is definitely some fire here.

The wear on this is superb. I have worn it both as a light “stain” & to full opacity. This is one of the few red shades I feel comfortable wearing while eating dinner in public after it sets up a bit. If your lips are dry, I recommend exfoliating then applying a balm. Let that sink into your lips & then blot it off. Apply your OCC Lip Tar a tiny bit at a time. Less is more & it is ultra-buildable. Perfect party lip.

Purchase: I bought mine from Sephora in a set but this shade is available on its own. OCC Lip Tars retail for $16.00 each. You can also purchase them from the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics website directly.

Man…it is totally one of THOSE days! Hubby got a new internet router awhile back (even though there was nothing wrong with our other one) & said it would be a lot faster (I’ve noticed 0 difference). I’ve literally had in & out internet all morning which is totally killing me. I woke up early even…so much for that. It has thrown off my posts a bit so expect to see my Revlon Lipbutter wrap up (reds & neutrals!) later on & really awesome stuff coming up this evening! Stay tuned!

The Carmex Pomegranate lip balm is perfect for the winter season. This balm has an SPF of 15 but the best part is that it is water resistant! It says on the tube that it lasts for 80 minutes which is awesome! Rain, snow, water sports (Oh you get to winter in Jamaica? How nice!) this is a must-have. This has your standby classic Carmex scent mixed with Pomegranate which I find to be quite pleasant! I’m surprised it isn’t marked as medical because it really helps to help my chapped lips!

The Carmex Everyday Lip Conditioner comes in a handy squeeze tube, one of my favorite forms of balm. I’m pretty much in love, this smells/tastes like an orange dreamsicle! The texture is so different, unlike anything else I’ve tried. It feels almost like a primer you would use on your face but creamier. It blends right into your lips & they feel wonderfully soft & hydrated!

So there you have it! I didn’t grow up using lots of Carmex items but maybe I need to start! What do you think? Have you tried any of the new Carmex items?

**Items provided in hops of review. All opinions are my own.