ANNABELLE Paraben-Fragrance Free TwistUp Retractable Lipstick Crayon

I figured it'd be a good idea to do a review on a ANNABELLE's Paraben Free TwistUp Retractable Lipstick Crayon since I talked about Parabens aka "estrogen mimickers" a couple of days ago. 

What are Parabens? And why should I care if they are in my products?

Hmmm...What are parabens? I found myself asking this particular question when I finally started reading the labels on cosmetics and realized that there are different types of parabens and that they come in just about every comestic product...seriously! Oh, and you can even find butylPARABEN in your Buckley's cough syrup, ewh!!

Parabens are a kind of chemical that are most commonly used as a preservatives in cosmetics and pharmaceuticals. Why should you care about parabens? Well parabens are known as "estrogen mimickers" and have been found in breast cancer tissues and may also interfere with male reproductive functions. By all means AVOID the paraben family, especially propyl-and butylparabens!! The rest of the world should be like Denmark and BAN the most heineous of parabens!!

So, what are you waiting for to go PARABEN FREE??? Next time you are thinking about purchasing a new lispstick, shampoo, body wash, body cream,foundation...ANYTHING, choose PARABEN FREE. 

And if your favorite brand doesn't carry Paraben free..TWEET them and get your online community involved in the conversation so the brand can hear you and take note. 

Do you own any Paraben Free product? If so, what is it?

COVERGIRL LIP PERFECTION Lipstick Swatches and Review

I am currently obsessed with COVERGIRL's Lip Perfection Lipstick! Watch the video above for swatches of my favorite colours. 

According to COVERGIRL, the Lip Perfection Lipstick is enriched with Silk Moisturizing Complex, which helps sustain levels of moisture and helps create soft, smoother, beautiful lips in just 7 days. 

I personally love how COVERGIRL's Lip Perfection Lipstick colours are rich and vibrant, as you can see in the video I got an array of colours including: nudes/coral/red and brown. I am thinking of getting a lilac/mauve or burgandy colour next! 

I found that COVERGIRL's Lip Perfection Lipstick did not cause my lips to dry. While wearing the Lip Perfection Lipstick my lips felt soft, smooth and conditioned. I was pleasantly surprise when I realized that the Lip Perfection Lipsticks don't smell or taste bad. I also found that the colours did not bleed and were long lasting.

My favorite COVERGIRL Lip Perfection Lipstick is Spellbound, #325. Do you own any Lip Perfection Lipsticks?