CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 530, 535, and 556

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 530, 535, and 556

These are pretty sheer but you do get a little color with them, especially with 535 (orange) and 556 (bronze), not so much with the 530 (yellow).

Second I love, love, love, the fruity scent and subtle taste of them. 

They make your lips super shiny and sparkly, any lip gloss lovers out there will love these.

These lasted me about an hour of wear time.

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 530

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 530

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 530

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 535

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 535

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 535

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 556

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 556. My favorite by far. So Shiny and Sparkly!!!

CoverGirl Lipslicks Smoochies Sizzle Gloss in 556

Swatch and Review of Hard Candy Ombre Lipstick in "764 Courageous"

One of the new additions from Hard Candy's Spring 2014 releases.

See my review of Hard Candy's Cheeks & Balances Highlight & Contour Cheek Duo here

Hard Candy Ombre Lipstick in "764 Courageous"

These are available in 10 shades. I got mine from my local Walmart for $6.

You scroll the makeup up by turning it.

Oh no! More of that nasty Saran Wrap packaging! :o

I'm a nut for pretty packaging, and I like the pretty metallic but I was disappointed with the packaging Hard Candy used. With this type of packaging dirt ends up building up underneath the edges and the wrapping ends up geting all wonky. Not only do I end up tearing off the plastic because it's unsightly, it's not hygienic.

Not a lot of product lol

I really hate this formula, I wanted to like it. I really did, but it's melty and has the staying power of mascara in a tsunami, yeah that bad lol. This formula also dries out my lips, which, admittedly, isn't that hard to do haha.

The Swatch

My first attempt

First did it wrong because I did the darker color on the inside of my lip.

There, that's better.

Now on my second attempt it looks better but don't even think about moving your lips, let alone eating or drinking with them. This formula is so melty it slides right off.

My lips dried off and the color faded about an hour after I applied it.

Honestly I'd rather use my better lipsticks and apply it with a brush. More time consuming but you get better color payoff and longer wear time.

I dislike this product. I wouldn't recommend.

Swatch and Review of Hard Candy Cheeks & Balances Highlight & Contour Cheek Duo in "805 Sweet Cheeks"

One of the new additions from Hard Candy's Spring 2014 releases.


First off, how cute is that name? Cheeks & Balances, hurr hurr lol.

Hard Candy's Cheeks & Balances Highlight & Contour Cheek Duo in "805 Sweet Cheeks"

These are available in 3 shades. I got mine from my local Walmart for $7

The blush packaging seems like it made out of a cheap light-weight plastic.

You spin the makeup up by the wheel near the bottom.

I didn't like how the design was just kind of Saran Wrapped on :(

I'm a nut for pretty packaging, and I was disappointed with the packaging Hard Candy used.
With this type of packaging dirt ends up building up underneath the edges and the wrapping ends up geting all wonky. Not only do I end up tearing off the plastic because it's unsightly, it's not hygienic.

This is it all scrolled up :)

When I first scrolled it all the way up I was like "wtf" but after using it I think that it will last me a good while, even though it doesn't look like much.

The Swatch. So Pretty and Shimmery!!!

This is a shimmery blush, definitely not matte, but don't fear! It doesn't make you look like a discoball! It shows up as a healthy, beautiful glow.

So even though the packaging sucks, the makeup itself is FABULOUS!

 The formula is nice because you can easily build up the color, or not, it's really versatile.
  The formula feels slightly grainy,  also kind of dry for a cream blush, if that makes sense.

BEFORE
Kinda War-Painty right? ;)

&

AFTER
I just blended it in a circular motion with my fingertips

I thought it seemed gimmicky and too good to be true but they really work! 

I love this blush :)

I totally recommend <3

Blushed Cheek VS Non Blushed Cheek
Feat. Hard Candy's Ombre Lipsticks in 764 Courageous

See my review of Hard Candy's Ombre Lipsticks here

[L'Oréal Paris] L'Oreal Paris Extraordinaire by Color Riche Lip Color Complete Line Swatches

Here are the swatches and my review of all 16 shades in the L'Oréal Paris Extraordinaire by Color Riche Lip Color line.

The description from the site is: Transform lips from ordinary to extraordinary. Color is richer, lip surface is smoother and shine is magnified. Formulated with precious micro-oils and rich color pigments, Extraordinaire provides the ideal balance of color and care for perfect lips. The unique soft-touch applicator allows for a silky-smooth, gliding application.

They are being sold at drugstores for $9.99. I got mine at CVS.

101 ROSE MELODY

103 BLUSHING HARMONY

104 DANCING ROSE

105 PINK TREMOLO

106 FUCHSIA ORCHESTRA

201 ROSE SYMPHONY

202 CORAL ENCORE

300 ORANGE TEMPO

303 ROUGE ALLEGRO

304 RUBY OPERA

306 SCARLET CONCERTO

403 PURPLE PRELUDE

500 MOLTO MAUVE

 502 PLUM ADAGIO

601 NUDE BALLET

703 CARAMEL SOLO

These colors go on smooth and the texture is creamy.

BH Cosmetics, Take Me To Brazil Eyeshadow Palette

So I was surfing the internet looking for gifts and I stumbled upon BH cosmetics. It originally retails at $19.95 but I used a coupon code and got it for $6.95. With shipping my order total was $14.90. I've been looking for a red eyeshadow and I really don't want to get one at Sephora for $24, so I got it.

Take Me To Brazil is a 30 Color Eyeshadow Palette. 

The site description is, "Wild and exotic colors await you inside the Take me to Brazil, 30 Color Eyeshadow Palette! This fantastic collection of shimmer, satin and matte eyeshadows is inspired by the outrageous Brazilian parade, Carnival! Get ready to Samba with this highly pigmented rainbow of colors in reds, pinks, oranges, yellows, greens, blues, and purples. Featuring 2 extra-large bonus eyeshadows in iridescent white and matte black that will help you add glow and mystery to your finished look!"

I was super excited for this palette, that red is brilliant!

I have mixed feelings about the makeup though.

I have smooth, non-oily skin and this stuff just doesn't stick to my skin at all, so I got my brush wet, big mistake. The eyeshadow almost gets like wet cardboard, it packs in and then gets kind of 'ball-y'. You know how if you get your finger wet and then rub a piece of paper or cardboard? It's like that.

 With this makeup I'd say you need a primer. It's not all bad though. Once you break out a primer that's where the magic happens, aka that's when the eye shadows actually work.

  

Overall I'd say for $6 is an appropriate price for the quality of product you get. I definitely wouldn't pay $20 for this stuff. If you have a high quality primer it salvages it somewhat. I'm made I payed $7 to get this shipped to me.

If you want a no fuss eyeshadow palette that will last you for years then get a Profusion Glamifeye Shadows 36 color eyeshadow palette, it retails at $6.99 and the shadows are pigmented with staying power. I would buy it again for $15, it's that worth it trust me. 

I'll be posting a review of it soon.