Weekend Reads from the Beauty Blog Coalition!

Hello lovelies! I hope you have had a wonderful weekend, blessed with gorgeous weather! If you’re fortunate enough to be relaxing on your patio like I am, here are some great reads from the Beauty Blog Coalition.

Mama Fashionista: Quinn of Mama Fashionista opens up and shares the beginning of a different kind of beauty story…
Fabulous Awesomeness: Mina Slater shows off vibrant nail polish with the Julep Maven April 2013 Turn On The Brights collection. See swatches & reviews of all 5 maven boxes including Rock Candy Nail Glaze!
Emily hudspeth, hair and makeup: Subtle Changes to Freshen Up your Look for Spring. Without Spending Too Much Time or Money.
D.G.S.Beauty: Dinah reviews and swatches Rouge Bunny Rouge Loose Glitter Pigments, Highlighting Liquids, Anti-ageing Moisturiser, and Make-up Melt Cleanser
BeautyTidbits: Harshleen raves about the new Jane Iredale PureGloss Lip glosses, her new favorite glosses for spring!
TheFabZilla: Get Yo Funk on with Eddie Funkhouser New York Makeups! TheFabZilla has the deets for ya!
Painted Ladies: Sheila from Painted Ladies is raising awarness for Autism by sharing her son’s journey.
Lola’s Secret Beauty Blog: If ever there was a perfect Kaleidoscope, Le MÃ©tier de BeautÃ© created it with their stunning Bauhaus Lip Kit! It is pure unadulterated magic!
The Advice Sisters: Red lips are like a little black dress, a must-have classic. Mally Roncal’s Perfect Red Lip Kit helps you get the look
Beauty Professor: The Beauty Professor discusses some of her favorite beauty products of the spring!
Endless Summer: Elena tried and tested the newest Gatineau Renew 7 Detox serum, which promises to change your skin in just 7 days!
Scottish Beauty Blog: Dubbed the beauty accessory of 2013, Sarah from Scottish Beauty Blog is checking out the inking at the Scottish Tattoo Convention
Lipgloss Break: Angela from Lipgloss Break shares her review of Mane Teeze hair perfume.

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick – Review, Swatches, Sweepstakes

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick - Review, Swatches, Sweepstakes

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick – Review, Swatches, Sweepstakes

At the beginning of the year, Maybelline introduced a new line of lip color to their collection – Maybelline Color Whisper by Color Sensational. Color Whisper stands out as a great option for women that like a naturally soft and shiny pout. Here’s what Maybelline has to say about Color Whisper:

Pure color pigments suspended in a weightless gel.

No heavy waxes or oils.

Soft, sexy gel-color.

The new line of super soft lightweight lipsticks includes 20 darling shades, ranging from super soft pinks to vibrant mauves and violets.

The first thing I noticed (and loved) about Color Whisper is how it glides on so smoothly, without dragging or feathering. Even better, it’s not at all sticky. The coverage is soft and slightly translucent. Color Whisper is a great option for women that prefer a natural and flirty pout – soft, hydrated, with a hint of shimmer.

While you’ll probably need to reapply after a meal, Color Whisper lasts for about 2-3 hours on its own. I’ve tried it by itself, and over a thin layer of chapstick (it’s that time of year after all) with similar results. Of course, sweeping on a natural lip liner before apply helps to extend wear.

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick - Review, Swatches, Sweepstakes

Overall, I really love the Color Whisper collection! Interested in trying Color Whisper for yourself? I hope you’ll try my favorite shades: Go Nude (a super soft natural rose), Lust For Blush (a mauve pink), and One Size Fits Pearl (a flirty pink). Read on for a chance to win all 20 shades or $5,000!

Maybelline Color Whisper Lipstick - Review, Swatches, Sweepstakes

“Dare to Whisper” Sweepstakes!

Visit the Maybelline Color Whisper website to take part in the “Dare to Whisper” sweepstakes. Users can select any color and share their whisper for a chance to win all 20 shades, or select the Coral Ambition shade and fill in the blank for a chance to win $5,000!

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Maybelline New York’s Color Whisper™ by Color Sensational® empowers you to make a statement in soft, sexy sheer color. Because sometimes a whisper says more than a shout. Dare to whisper for a chance to win fab prizes!

Disclosure: Compensation was provided by Maybelline via Glam Media. The opinions expressed herein are those of the author and are not indicative of the opinions or positions of Maybelline.