Cheap Go To Red Lipstick and Baby Lotion for Adults

So today, dear precious and few readers, we have decided to share with you two things. 1.) Ana's favorite cheap as hell red lipstick and 2.) Kerry's new skin care discovery (what could it be?)


N.Y.C (New York Color) Sheer Red #309
Price: Less than $2 at many drug stores or grocery stores

As you can see from the flat top I use this lipstick quite a bit. It's my fourth time buying it and my "go to" red. This red is GREAT for anyone who wants to start wearing red lipstick but isn't quite sure yet (aka red lipstick apprehension). This color is pretty opaque and can be layered. One swipe is all you need sometimes. Goes on smooth and stays on for a few hours (with no eating/drinking). I believe it's a "blue toned" red so it looks good on cool toned and neutral toned skin. (I will talk about skin tones another time). It's the type of red that people would say "I like her red lipstick" and not "Dang that girl has some red lipstick". There IS a difference.

The photo of it on my lips was taken in natural sunlight (which usually is best when trying on makeup.) The swatch on my arm is done with flash.

Ok so onto Kerry's recent discovery. She has a lovely newly 1 year old daughter who is "totes adorbs" and for this reason she has an abundance of baby products. Kerry's skin is always something that she is conscious of, as we all are. It was impossible to find a face lotion she could use daily without being too greasy, or cause some breakouts. Finally, she has discovered baby lotion can be used on her face every day with no breakouts to follow! She is still using Johnson and Johnson's Baby lotion every day and swears by it. It has that classic baby scent, and who doesn't love that!
I have looked into this and there is no reason that an adult can't use the lotion on themselves.

Johnson and Johnson's baby lotion
Usually under $4 at most grocery stores and convenient stores

This may not be for everyone but I think if you have a baby or you are just feeling adventurous why not give it a shot? It worked for Ker! The nice thing about Johnson and Johnson baby products are that they are allegedly paraben and phthalate free. (WTF are those?..that's another blog).

Ok so that's all for now. Will try to update at least weekly!