If chem lab had been anywhere near as much fun as Sephora’s new Gloss Lab, I never would have finished any of my titrating!
I would have been too busy mixing and matching the 10 marvelously moisturizing glosses (which could easily pass for MAC Cremesheens) in the $25 kit, and then watching the clouds above my head part to a concerto of harps and herald angels singing.
Unlike chem lab, Gloss Lab is exclusive to Sephora. The limited edition holiday kit, which is available now, comes with seven shades in an assortment of nude and bright colors and three colorless top coats (one clear gloss, another with small bits of white shimmer in it, and a third with larger bits of multi-colored shimmer), and all 10 of them come with an easy-to-use doe-foot applicator.
I’ve always liked the way MAC’s Cremesheens taste and smell like vanilla. I prefer it to the fruit-punchy scent and flavor of these Gloss Lab glosses, but they kind of grew on me after a while. At least they’re subtle and fade quickly, so they’re not all up in my nostrills for hours.
Other than that, though, these share almost everything in common with the MAC Cremesheens — a smooth, non-sticky texture that feels fantastic when I rub my lips together, a moisturizing formula that lasts from 2-3 hours, and similarly sheer, easy-to-wear pigments that makes ’em a cinch to apply when I suddenly realize, first thing in the morning, that there’s no coffee in the house, and I need to go to Starbucks immediately…
Coupled with the price, which works out to $2.50 per 0.068-ounce tube, and you’ve got a pretty sweet deal.
I’m really impressed with this kit…but I think it could have been even better if Sephora had — oh, I don’t know — included a red.
What better way to celebrate the holidays?
If you like your lipglosses sheer and non-sticky and don’t mind having to reapply every few hours, swing by the Gloss Lab on your next Sephora visit.
PRICE: $25
AVAILABILITY: Available now exclusively at Sephora stores and online at sephora.com
MAKEUP AND BEAUTY BLOG RATING: A
You know what they say: don’t judge a movie by its beards
I’d been reading and hearing such great things about Argo since it came out a few weeks ago, but there was something about the trailer that kept turning me away…
I couldn’t put my finger on it at first, but then I got it — Ben Affleck’s beard.
I got over it, though, and finally gave in to the hype last weekend, and surprise! — I thought it was great.
Ben did a great job despite the beard. 🙂 Great acting and a gripping, far-fetched story that’s apparently mostly true. I wouldn’t be surprised if Ben gets an Oscar nod, and I think he deserves it. Highly recommended!
Your friendly neighborhood beauty addict,
Karen
Ahhh the beard! I saw an excellent infographic relating the success of Ben Affleck’s movies to his degree of facial hair. Sans-facial hair movies were actually worse (Gigli…)
Hi Gotham Polish,
Ya know, I never got around to watching that one!
I visited Sephora in Georgetown today (it’s a 2 story one), and saw these there (didn’t get them though). I did get the Laura Mercier kohl eye liner set, 3 Kat Von D duochrome shimmery shadows, and 1 Sephora waterproof jumbo liner in Peacock. Have yet to try them, but Kat Von D has always had nice shadows and I’m excited about the unique colors I got.
Hi Katherine G,
I hope you like Laura’s kohls. They’re pretty smudgy, but that’s what I like about them! They’re my favorites to use as bases for smokey eyes. Try the gray or green liner as a base for MAC Club sometime, and then pop a warm brown in the crease. Super pretty!
Those lipglosses are so cute and they look good on you.
I actually like Ben Affleck with the beard.
Hi Iris,
Really? All I can think of when I see it is “itchy, itchy, itchy!”
I loved the previous line of lip glosses in Rosy and was always asked what it was (even by Sephora employees) but unfortunately I hate the smell of the new ones. They smell incredibly potently sweet!! I don’t mind a little scent but ohmygeez instant headache. They look lovely though. 🙂
Hi Jenny,
I never tried the previous line and now I’m curious about the scent! I don’t mind this one too much. As long as it doesn’t smell like plastic, I’m good!
Have you tried/loved any other pieces from Sephora’s makeup line?
I wish they had a red and some deep plum or burgundy shades
Hi Angela,
Yeah, a few deeper shades would take it to the next level! These are still fun though.
Ugh, ’70s facial hair. The only thing that’s worse is 1860s facial hair — I was gagging the whole time I watched “Lincoln” (though it was an excellent movie otherwise).
Hi TrippyPixie,
I have that next on my to-watch list. Noted on the beards!
Have you watched any other good films lately?
“Life of Pi”! It was so good. The visual effects were absolutely amazing.
I’m so glad you finally saw Argo! I have to confess that I’m not a big Ben (or beard) fan but I thought he rocked the 70s hair and beard. I think it’s his best look – and realize I’m in the VAST minority. HAHA! I loved the movie, too. 🙂
Hi Kim,
LOL, I will happily pass Ben with the beard over to you. That thing freaks me out! I keep thinking that he’s hiding snacks up in there…
Speaking of movies/beards, have you watched Lincoln yet? I haven’t, but I heard it was good.
I loved Lincoln, it was AMAZING!
HAHA! I had a great visual of Ben’s beard as Hair Bear’s hair. (I think that’s the bear that used to pull like saws and other objects out of his hair when he needed them.) Ben’s all like, “Feeling peckish, Karen? I have some Nutella right here…” 🙂
Not yet on Lincoln, but I put it in my Netflix queue, just in case I don’t make it to the theater to see it. Maybe if I hadn’t chosen to see Skyfall twice, I could have gotten there! It’s hard to regret that decision, though. 🙂
That would be a great gift!!!
I love the colors in this kit and I’m a pink gloss addict so…. this seems great to me! 🙂 Totally buying it!
Aw, you look so cute in that hat! 😀 And I like the glosses too.
Are those glosses sitting on top of the Bobbi Brown Makeup Manual? 😀