Go ahead, poke fun at me for saying “hella” all you want, babe, but I’ll always, always own that sh*t.
It’s just something I picked up growing up in the San Francisco Bay Area.
I also learned not to wear shorts with a tank top when I visit SF in July (because it can get downright cold!), and I automatically drop my “the’s” when referring to BART trains and MUNI. (SF Lingo 101: we say, “I took BART,” or “I took MUNI,” instead of saying, “I took the BART.”)
Yep, I’m a Bay Area girl through and through. 🙂
We may not host the headquarters of as many makeup lines as Paris and New York, but we’ve got some pretty bangin’ beauty brands reppin’ the Bay, like San Francisco-based bareMinerals.
And just like San Franciscans did back in the day, fans of bareMinerals this year can look forward to another summer of (lip) love, with a massive new launch of Marvelous Moxie Lipsticks, Lipliners and Lipglosses.
Next month, the brand is adding a total of 46 new permanent collection lip products, all priced from $15-18 each.
I KNOW!
Seeing as how I change my lip color, oh, about every five seconds, I’m really excited. 🙂
This afternoon I made out with nine of the new products, and based on that, we have some pretty playful pigments and creamy textures to look forward to, and coverages varying from super saturated to soft and sheer.
Here we go! Bring on the summer of lips…
Marvelous Moxie Lipstick ($18 each, available in 18 shades)
- Go the Distance (tangerine smoothie)
- Light It Up (vibrant melon)
- Never Say Never (fuchsia pink)
- Risk It All (energetic magenta)
- Live It Up (cherry red)
- Live Large (berry rose)
- Lead the Way (rich plumberry)
- Call the Shots (rich scarlet)
- Stand Out (rosewood)
- Be Free (creamy pink nude)
- Make Your Move (soft neutral pink)
- Break Away (luscious mauve)
- Rise Up (luminous bronze)
- Finish First (caramel cappuccino)
- Fly High (lavender pink crème)
- Speak Your Mind (blushing pink)
- Get Ready (warm rosy pink)
- Raise the Bar (pearlescent raspberry)
Marvelous Moxie Lipgloss ($18 each, available in 18 shades)
- Dare Devil (sparkling blackberry)
- Hot Shot (flamingo pink)
- Maverick (rosewood shimmer)
- Party Starter (fiery coral)
- Rebel (pink mauve)
- Risk Taker (chocolate shimmer)
- Show Off (baby pink)
- Smooth Talker (golden pink)
- Spark Plug (dusty pink pearl)
- Trail Blazer (nude gold)
- Game Changer (red carpet red)
- Stunner (pure magenta)
- Rule Breaker (sparkling nude)
- Ringleader (lavender pink pearl)
Marvelous Moxie Lipliner ($15 each, available in 10 shades)
- Amped (perfect red)
- Energized (citrus coral)
- Jazzed (electric pink)
- Revved (rich raisin)
- Electrified (royal plum)
- Liberated (blushing almond)
- Thrilled (nude mauve)
- Pumped (toasted hazelnut)
- Empowered (dusty deep pink)
- Exhilarated (warm rose pink)
Don’t you love the names? They make me feel so inspired. 🙂
Keep an eye out for these Marvelous Moxie Lipsticks, Lipliners and Lipglosses next month at Sephora, Bare Escentuals boutiques and awesome places online.
Zzzz…
I can’t believe I’m saying this, because I’ve been about two snores away from a deep REM sleep throughout this entire season of Project Runway: Teams Edition, but I’m actually excited to watch it tonight.
Have you been following this season? I can’t wait to see what Patricia whips ups. I love her style. It’s so weird and wildly creative. Safe bet: she’ll have something interesting to show.
Well, time to open a can of TJ’s lentil soup, make a quick salad and veg out on the couch.
Ahhh…
Have a great night, okay? One more sleep ’til Friday!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
To the surprise of no one, Light it Up and Party Starter are really calling to me!
Hi Heidi,
You and I are definitely bright lip kindred spirits.
It was so good to see you today! I’m still thinking of your fab YSL eye look. SO pretty!
Yes, that was so much fun! The drive home was brutal, though, I ended up taking backroads.
By the way, the shadow quad is #7 and the cream liner is Sea Black #4 ; )
Oh WOW!! These look really pigmented and pretty on you! Light It Up looks amazing!
Hi Tracy,
Thanks, girl. I think you’d ROCK Light It Up.
Happy Friday, and have a great weekend.
Oh my god, are those cream-finish lipsticks that I spy? 😀 😀
Hi Rae,
Yes, lady! You need them in your life. 🙂
I’m definitely drawn towards Light it Up. Great shade for spring! 🙂
Hi Xuvious,
That’s a pretty shade, I love it too. It should also work nicely into summer.
Karen, you look breath-taking in those pictures. The last one? You should be a model!!! What make up are you wearing in those pictures? Simply stunning. I like all 3 lipstick shades, perfect summer colors!I like Light It Up the most!
Hi Agata,
Happy Friday, girl! 🙂
Let’s see, I should maybe wear this makeup more often, LOL! Funny thing is it was so easy: just MAC Strobe Cream, Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick and Hourglass Oxygen Powder on my face. To contour, I used MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Give Me Sun underneath my cheekbones, and then for color, I applied the coral shade from the new Dior Coral Glow blush/bronzer duo.
What colors did you wear today?
Hi Karen,
Happy Friday. What about your eyes? You are wearing some eyeshadows, right? Today I’m finally wearing my new Lorac palette. Mint on the lid, purple in the crease with light beige for highlight. Plus bronzer for contouring, Tarte blush and Sonia Kashuk illuminating stick.
sooper clicks 😛 and lovely shades 🙂
Thanks, Gowthami!
Wow – 46? That’s a lot of lip love! Someone’s been busy! I think the names are really cool, too. Very positive and empowering. 🙂 Btw, I’m wearing Laguna today and no one has told me I look orange or have dirt on my face yet. I consider that a success!
Hi Kim,
LOL! Work that bronzer, girl. Do you have Orgasm on your cheeks, too?
Light It Up really did….light up your whole face. These look great!
Hi Alison,
Thanks! Gotta love how lipstick seems to make everything instantly better. What are you up to today? Got any exciting plans for the weekend?
Oh my God GIMME ALL THE CORALS!!! So happy to see the price tags are on the affordable side as well! Fantastic!
Hi Sunny,
Yup! Corals all the way.
I LOVE LOVE LOVE these lipsticks! Thanks for the great post!
Hi Danielle,
You’re welcome. What shades catch your eye the most!
What do you have on your eyes?
Hi Christine,
I’m wearing the new Guerlain Cuivre Ora Loose Powder Eye Shadow on the lids and draw up into the crease. I also have MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Give Me Sun in the crease to add definition and contrast to the shimmer. Let me know if you have other questions!
Omigosh, light it up is beautiful! I can’t wait to purchase it for the summer! It’ll be perfect!â¤
Hi Desiree,
Yay! Glad you like this launch. Are you a bareMinerals fan?
I’ve never tried this brand and never heard of it too ;( Sorry if I sound ignorant here.
Hi Charisma,
They’re a popular line here in the US. You can find them at Sephora and Nordstom stores.
literally drooling here! those lippies are gorgeous!!! love the lip liners too! did u use the lip liners in conjuction with the lipstick for your pictures?
just curious~!
Hi Yelena,
Nope, just the lipsticks! They’re so pigmented on their own.
Not sure if you’ve tried it yet, but if you’re into lipsticks Buxom has a new line and they’re great.
These look gorgeous and smooth! Your hair is looking fab in these pics!
Hi Amber,
Thank you! They are very smooth and have a nice fade to them. Are you a lipstick girl too?
I bought Never Say Never and Smooth Talker at my local boutique this month and I love them. I can’t wait for the full release!
Hi Kimmwv03,
Nice! I think those will be the colors that’ll fly off of shelves. Have you had the chance to try the new Buxom lipsticks? They’re pretty great, too.
First of all, the lipsticks look amazing.
Second (and the reason I’m even commenting) is that your skin looks absolutely flawless!! Amazing! I’m super jealous because mine decided to go absolutely crazy on me in the past month or so. Went from fairly clear skin to big, painful, under-the-skin bumps. 🙁
Hi Danielle,
I’m so sorry to hear about your skin troubles. 🙁 Do you have any idea whey it happened? When my skin freaks out, it’s usually because of hormones.
OMGGeeeeee. I want it all. I need to get at least one of each product type! How on earth will I decide what shade?! You look so pretty here! What’s on your cheeks?!
Hi Tiffany,
Ha! I had a feeling you’d been into these. I know you love your bareMinerals/Buxom. 🙂
Let’s see, on my cheeks I’m wearing MAC Mineralize Skinfinish in Give Me Sun just beneath my cheekbones to contour. It’s one of my favorite bronzers. On my apples is the coral blush from the new Dior Diorskin Nude Coral Glow Duo.
What makeup did you wear today?
So pretty! Your skin looks wonderful. Today I wore my summer usual – strobe cream, Bare minerals foundation, Mac Pro longwear concealor (bought because of you!), tarte bronzer, cargo key largo blush, and maybeline falsies mascara! Oh and some lip balm 🙂
You look lovely in that first foto…. 🙂
Thank you, Vineetha! 🙂 Happy Friday!
I have Smooth Talker and I like it but I’m not in love. And I LOVE a pink lip gloss!
Hi Jennifer,
Is it the minty flavor and scent?
Holy *Movie Star* Karen! You look AH-MAYZ-IIINNGGG in these pics!!!! What face makeup are you wearing? Your skin is flawless and golden! Tutorial please! 🙂
Hi Amy,
Thank you, love! Um, I did this fairly quickly, it’s MAC Strobe Cream on top of Bobbi Brown Foundation Stick set with Hourglass Oxygen Powder. On my cheeks to counter I’m wearing MAC MSF in Give Me Sun and the coral side from the new Dior Diorskin Nude blush duo. 🙂 Let me know if you have any other questions, I’m happy to help.
I love all of the lipsticks and glosses!But my favorite is Never say Never! I also love the way the colors look on you! Simply Beautiful love!!!!!
Hi Dee,
Thank you so much! Happy Friday, btw. What are you up to this weekend?
Karen..looking amazing..is the BB stick too heavy for everyday real life use?Pls pls do a review post on it..I bet lot of us wanna know!and no concealer??
I’m so sorry Karen! Bare Minerals! 😉
I’m all into bright lips this summer. Karen, you look beautiful in Light It Up and also absolutely stunning in the first picture.
I LOVE THAT YOU SAY ‘HELLA’!!!! I try to drop the “the’s” when referencing freeways and transportation, but it sounds weird to me. 🙁 I try not to say it because it’s so so-cal! LoL. I do say: “the facebook” & “the tweety”, though. 🙂
Your blog makes me feel at home. 🙂 Thanks for this post, and for the pictures! I am planning a trip to Sephora this coming week, and I am adding these products to my “try” list. 🙂 ‘Light it up’ caught my eye. Looks SO nice with your skin tone! I hope it looks as good on mine. Happy weekend, Kare Bear! Word up to Tabs. He’s so cute! (achoo!)
Bless BareMinerals for keeping their prices sensible. It’s so utterly respectful of the people who buy makeup especially at a time when companies seem to jerk their prices ever higher.
These look so good on you, Karen!
I love your blog, you always keep me interested. You are one gorgeous lady, and know how to put on makeup like a pro! I admire your work, and hope to be almost as good as you. Keep going, your amazing!