Matte + Nude lips

I've never been a fan of lip gloss. I find it messy, sticky, hard to even out, not long lasting and the whole glitter on the lips look is just not my thing. I tend to opt more for matte or semi-matte color, altough it's a little hard to find a flattering nude shade for me. One reason is: the very few brands that carry matte (Mac, Origins, Shiseido...etc) usually only carry 3 or 4 shades, another reason is: it seems like every lip product these days is intended to make your lips look glossier.One of the ones I really like is Make Up For Ever in Mat-Matt (or Sepia now).



Pros:

• Highly pigmented
• Soft and unscented
• Shows up intense and amazing in photos and in real life
• Long lasting
• Doesn’t transfer too badly.  The darker shades transfer a little bit but not as bad other lipsticks.
• Light in texture you can’t even feel it on your lips



MEGA LAST^® LIP COLOR

• No bleeding or feathering

Cons:

• If you have dry lips you will see the texture on your lips
• Only  6 shades so you might not find the perfect fit 

Cheaper Alt: Wet n Wild Mega Last Lip Color in 902C Bare it All

Best Keratin After Care

I have had the brazilian blowout/ Keratin treatment done twice, and I found Peter Coppola's Keratin Complex Infusion not only extends the expensive treatment but it also does wonders for the hair! It reduces the blow drying time by half, protects the hair against humidity and you find out you actually don't need the treatment anymore. Oh it also leaves the hair smelling tropical like coconut.


Pros: no greasy or heavy feel, leaves the hair soft
Cons: price (it costs $40 at Ulta)
Cheaper Alt: Garnier Blowdry perfector which is supposed to act like a cheaper keratin treatment but just doesn't deliver the same results and may end up damaging your hair.