Albeit Nourishing Rose Lip Balm

I will probably never buy By Terry Baume de Rose, if I'm being perfectly honest with myself. I love the idea of it, but the reality is that I can easily become overpowered by rose scents and if I have that much money to spend, I'm gonna go for something a little more fun.

That being said, I am always looking for something soothing for my poor, chapped lips, so when I stumbled upon Albeit's Nourishing Rose Lip Balm in Anthropologie, I decided to give it a whirl.

I don't regret it one bit. In case you're not familiar, Albeit is Anthro's in-house cosmetics line. I quite like their nail polish and matte lipstick offerings, so I don't suppose it's any surprise this is a hit with me, as well. The balm has an almost gel-like texture that leaves a lovely shine on the lips and lasts a good couple of hours on me. The very subtle rose scent dissipates quickly, which is a plus for me, and I've definitely noticed my lips looking healthier lately.

Swatching Fun

With a trip for my little sister's graduation (WOAH) rushing toward me, for once I decided to be proactive about what makeup I'll be bringing with. I realized that I didn't actually know exactly how a shockingly large portion of my collection would look, so I got a little carried away with the swatching.

The only thing you can't tell in this picture is that I actually swatched highlighter all the way up to my upper arm! Doing this definitely helped me make the face chest for the looks I want to wear next weekend and with what outfits.

Knowing me, I'll probably still manage to throw in a few extra bits as I'm running out the door, but it sure feels good to be organized for once!