Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts
Showing posts with label MAC. Show all posts
October 19, 2011
Hey Hey!
A few weeks ago I did a HAUL on some makeup products I purchased and I told ya I'd be reviewing some...
2 of the products in that haul were MAC's Viva Glam I and MILANI's Rose Hip. I didn't include MAC's Up The Amp because I purchased it a few days later.
A few weeks ago I did a HAUL on some makeup products I purchased and I told ya I'd be reviewing some...
2 of the products in that haul were MAC's Viva Glam I and MILANI's Rose Hip. I didn't include MAC's Up The Amp because I purchased it a few days later.
I love them all.. although each one is slightly different in terms of quality..
Mac's UP THE AMP is such a beautiful color I cant even stand it. I wore it to the first day of NJ FASHION WEEK.. it's the first photo shown in the post before this one... it's just simply darling. It has somewhat of a soft feel to it on your lips at first, kind of glossy-ish. But after I'd say 5 minutes, it dries out. Which to me I'm okay with. For days I'm working and I cant touch up my makeup for 8+ hours, I need a lipstick that is going to stay. I need it to not bleed, and I need it to stain and stay, and this lipstick is IT! It didnt bleed at all. It also didnt fade. I forgot to lip line my lips before I put this on and for a moment, I didnt even care. I figured I'd keep it on me at all times and check up on my lips when I felt I needed to. Yeah, even without lip liner this puppy stayed in place! A new favorite of mine for SURE!
Mac's VIVA GLAM I is a gorgeous deep red color. It is very drying. It is a matte color so it's expected to. I chose this color because I didnt want a red that was going to make my face stand out, I didnt want it to be like "WHOA, THATS RED!" I wanted it to be like a Merlot red, a devious, sassy, red and while I tested it on my hands at the MAC store, I still wasnt sure if I'd like it on my lips.. the color was just what I wanted, but it's not the 'IT' color until you wear it. I am SO happy I purchased it because while I put it on to a meeting for work, as I am driving there I could only think about it bleeding around my lips, or onto my teeth.. going to a meeting which you need to speak at would NOT help if you have red teeth. YUCK! This lipstick (while I did swear Revlon Lip Liner) stayed perfectly in place at the perfect times. If you lick your lips (I'm a huge lip licker, haha) then this lipstick bleeding can happen. I found that when I made this lipstick wet by licking my lips it bled a little bit. I really cant complain about that because it wasnt much and it wasnt often. I wore it for about 6 hours, I touched up twice and it bled like 2 times. I'm cool with that!
Milani's ROSE HIP is your typical hot pink color. It does have a weird smell to it and tastes kinda funny at first. Both the smell and taste go away after you have it on for a few minutes. I LOVED this color when I saw it on Miss Natty's Beauty Diary. She blogged about it a few weeks ago and I just HAD TO HAVE IT! I wore this on the second day of NJ FASHION WEEK. I had a pink theme going on with my accessories so having pink lips was just a must! It did upset me and frustrate me though.. it's not long lasting AT ALL. I had it on for about 2 hours before it started to fade. It also made my lips super super dry. I had to retouch my lips in a 13 hour time frame about 20 times. I know that sounds crazy haha but I did work for 13 hours straight so needing a lipstick to last for that long is a must.. and I guess I didnt think before hand about that when I put it on. I just saw it as a color that I just loved and had to wear. Staying power is HUGE for me and this didnt do the trick. As far as a gorgeous hot pink color to swear for a normal night on the town for a few hours, or even to work where you know you'll have time to touch up.. then it's perfect.. even for the price it's perfect!
Have any of you purchased any lipsticks and love them because they have excellent staying power, and dont taste bad? lol I am always up for purchasing new fun colors, but if the lipstick tastes bad and wont stay... I might have to pass... Let me know what you have in mind though!
XO!
October 4, 2011
Hey Dolls!
My name is LC and I am a blushaholic! No, seriously.
This post is dedicated to my girl Nora over at Botoxey.
I have like a zillion blushers and I DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, leave the house without wearing it! As a child I was not allowed to wear makeup, or even play with makeup. My family was quite strict about it and it sucked! All my friends had lip glosses, and cute purses to carry all their "makeup" in and well I had nothing!! BOOOOO! :: thumbs down :: haha! The one thing that I would do religiously is smack my cheeks really hard so it would give me a blushed look. Sounds nuts right? Back then, I totally thought it was a genius idea! After a while, my cheeks stopped hurting from doing it so much! hahaha I sound like such a freak right now!
Anywho... I swatched a few of my MAC Blushes - I absolutely LOVE these! I just purchased two of them in the bunch and I am already in love! The 2 new ones are Equilibrium and Gingerly.
My name is LC and I am a blushaholic! No, seriously.
This post is dedicated to my girl Nora over at Botoxey.
I have like a zillion blushers and I DO NOT, I repeat, DO NOT, leave the house without wearing it! As a child I was not allowed to wear makeup, or even play with makeup. My family was quite strict about it and it sucked! All my friends had lip glosses, and cute purses to carry all their "makeup" in and well I had nothing!! BOOOOO! :: thumbs down :: haha! The one thing that I would do religiously is smack my cheeks really hard so it would give me a blushed look. Sounds nuts right? Back then, I totally thought it was a genius idea! After a while, my cheeks stopped hurting from doing it so much! hahaha I sound like such a freak right now!
Anywho... I swatched a few of my MAC Blushes - I absolutely LOVE these! I just purchased two of them in the bunch and I am already in love! The 2 new ones are Equilibrium and Gingerly.
The photos really speak for the blushes as far the color is concerned. Very spot on.
GINGERLY
is a darker peachy color. It has a pinkish brownish undertone when comparing it to Peaches. If you are fair skinned, dont be afraid.. you can totally rock this as a contour or apply it lightly to your cheeks to give them definition. I am an NC30 and I am not too light, but nor am I dark/too dark. I am directly in the middle. This works well with my skin tone and I do love the versatility of it.
DOLLYMIX
is your typical rosey cheek color. I have been using this blush for yearrrrrrrssss. I have not one thing bad to say about it. I love it because clearly I love rosey cheeks, but also because it works great year round for me. You can apply it lightly for a subtle blushed look or really smack it on for the evening or night out on the town blushed look. It also has a sparkly shimmer tint to it. It's not matte at all.
PEACHES
totally lives up to its name. It's a very peach pigmented blush. It was perfect for this summer as peaches/corals were totally in, and it will be perfect for this fall/winter. There isnt much versatility with this color though. It applies PEACH and remains PEACH. There isnt really a way to apply it lightly as it's very pigmented. I suppose you can just dab alittle and blend for a super super subtle look, but I cant promise it will look as good. You can look as though you arent wearing anything at all. Regardless, I LOVE this blush and do recommend for any skin tone!
PINK SWOON
is a baby pink frosty color. It can be applied sheer or built up to it's max baby pink color. I loved this blush for most of this year since I purchased it. Before my Peaches madness this was my go-to. It's a playful sassy color. Absolutely perfect for all skin tones!
EQUILIBRIUM
I just purchased this a few days ago. I havent had the opportunity to wear it out.. only in my home when I was testing it out - thus far, it's an awesome color to be worn alone or with a pink/coral over it. The best way for me to describe it is, it's a naked blush. Gives your cheeks definition and character when worn alone. If you top it off with a pink or coral color it will give the colored blush a pop and make your cheeks stand out. For the fair skinned, I think you'd love it!
Hope this helped some of you or all of you in your search for some new blushers!
Any questions? You know how to find me!!!
XO!
October 3, 2011
Hey Dolls!
Time for September Favs!!
Time for September Favs!!
MAC Lip Conditioner
This is a lip hydrant. Its very creamy and doesnt have a strong taste! I keep this in my makeup bag and is a go-to when I'm on the go!
CHAPSTICK in Medicated
It's that time of year! Ugh.. it's bad enough my face is dry, but my lips too! THE WORST! This is my go-to if I ever bite my lips or if my lips get red from licking them so much. I lick my lips like crazy! Licking your lips + cold weather = no bueno! But this particular chapstick relieves the problem! LOVE IT!
MABELLINE FIT ME FOUNDATION
I gave you a quick review of this foundation already.. I used this almost 3 out of the 4 weeks of the month. It kept my face super hydrated. Love it!
MAC Cremesheen in Creme Cup
I've talked about this before as well... just a fun baby pink color, kinda sheer but buildable. Has been my go-to for most of the month as well!
MAC Eyeshadow in ERA
I LOVE THIS COLOR! It's a taupey color, and very true to my skin, well eyelids. haha - I use it as a base after I apply my eyeshadow primer. It's always great to apply a base color that is dry after you apply wet eyeshadow primer. It helps set the primer and helps with blending other colors you apply. OR you can use it alone, as I have used it alone to do simple pin-up looks!
MAC 217 Blending Brush
This brush is a few years old. As you can see the numbers have faded, substantially. BUT I have taken very well care of it and I hope to have it for years and years to come! I typically use this to apply my MAC ERA, or to blend my taupey colors. Just an awesome brush - pricey, but worth every penny!
I didnt have many "FAVs" this month as I purchased alot of my new products in the middle and end of the month... next month should be pretty sweet though!
Until then... cant wait to hear about your September Favs!!
XO!
October 2, 2011
Hey Dolls!
This haul is from this week. There were some things I was really dying for and I finally went alittle crazy!
This haul is from this week. There were some things I was really dying for and I finally went alittle crazy!
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(The links below are direct to the shoes/clothing/products I show in this post)
- Diba Combat Over The Knee Boot from DSW
- Purple Scarf from Forever 21
- Ruby Red Zelda Jean Legging from Express
- (Minus The) Leather Leggings from Express
- Red Patent Cosmetic Case from Express
- Black Lace hair band with flower from Ulta
- Gem Lock Zip Wallet from Juicy Couture (They dont have my color on the website? I dont know why? lol I purchased mine in the store today, actually)
- Leather Charm Cuff Bracelet from Juicy Couture (My color is also not on the website? I purchased it today as well)
AND LAST BUT CERTAINLY NEVER LEAST!!! DUN DUN DUNNNN
MAKEUPPPPPP
Everything I purchased I ABSOLUTELY LOVE!!! Everything I expected it to be and more!
- MAC Blush in Gingerly
- MAC Matte Lipstick in Viva Glam I
- KORRES Lip Butter in Jasmine
- KORRES Lip Butter Glaze in Jasmine
- ESTEE LAUDER Double Wear Foundation Samples (2)
- CHANEL Perfection Lumiere Foundation Samples (2)
- NARS Eyeshadow in California
- MAC Blush in Equilibrium
- MILANI Lipstick in Rose Hip
I got some more samples of foundation because I found out the Chanel Foundation that I was SUPER in love with, has been replaced with this PERFECTION LUMIERE. So I had to grab that up and test it out! Also, Estee Lauder Double Wear has been in the back of my head and I kept forgetting to grab some samples to see if its for me. Oy Vey!
Just wanted to add KORRES LIP BUTTER, UH-MAY-ZING!!! HOLY COW is it Godly!
If you want some swatches and reviews - You will be seeing some from this haul soon! Stay tuned!!
XO!
August 25, 2011
DONT FORGET TO ENTER IN MY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!
Hey Babes!
My birthday is around the corner! 2 more days!!! WHOO HOOOOO!! I decided to spoil myself and pick up some more junk I do not need. Don't we all just buy stuff we want but realistically do not need more of! I hate catching myself doing that, but this time there's an exception... mah birfffdayyy!! :P
Here's what I managed to jumble together yesterday.
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I cant just leave the house and buy 1 thing, I have to leave the house and buy 700 things. WHAT IS WRONG WITH ME! I'm female, that's the problem!
Here's my take on everything!
Creme Cup & Angel are almost identical.. seriously, the one bit of a difference is Angel is a bit more pigmented and gets darker as you apply whereas Creme Cup is sheer and not really buildable. Although, you can apply 1 coat of Angel and 2 coats of Creme Cup and get the same outcome. I dont get it? lol - Alot of MAC lipsticks are like this, very close in color and are dupeable! Revlon has a decent amount of lippies that duplicate MAC's for half the price! I do love them both and have every intension on keeping them even though they're twin sisters. haha
Viva Glam II, I love it! I have loved it for a while, but for a long time I wasnt in a nude lip kinda mood, so I never purchased it. I dont like buying things I wont use.. it's a waste of space kinda thing that I am not into. Anywho, as you know all summer I have been all over nudes like white on rice so I just figured why not scoop this one up and manipulate it into Fall. Yes, PLEASE! I love the fact that part of the proceeds go to the AIDS FOUNDATION and I'm all about giving.
Viva Glam 2 lipglass... smack me silly and call me inlove! Yet, again! I hate when I love something because then I ware it out. Blah.. well this is one lipgloss I will be taking with me everywhere! It's smooth, and soft, not sticky and gooey, and the color is just perfect! As you can see I gooped it on my hand to show you it's color, but it blends into my lips all too well! I actually even wore it over Angel today and it looked fabulous! Go Team Viva Glam!!!
Peaches, Peaches Peaches... The word Peach reminds me of my Uncle Ed's best friend who's nickname happened to be Peach lol I was like 7 and super inlove with this guy who was clearly much older then me.. He was probably 25 at the time! Now the situation wouldnt be so bad, but then... not so much! haha Anyways, MAC PEACHES is such a lovely color! I spotted it on HER DOLL FACE's blog the other day when I was looking at some of her older posts and I couldnt help but purchase it! It just looked like a color that would look fab on me! -& while tooting my own horn right now... it does! It's a perfect peachy color, as you see swatched it's very true to its name. I will be using it for the end of summer and Fall and I just cant wait!
OPI's Nail Polishes were quick pick me ups for my birthday nails - I was going to grab My Address Is Hollywood, but I was scared it wouldnt look good on me. Jenn from imperfection-isbeauty.com grabbed it in her haul the other day and I was so anxious to try it. After I checked it out, it just didnt seem like I'd like it on my nails. I opted for I EAT MAINELY LOBSTER instead because it was brighter and goes with my birthday dress for Saturday. Picking up Lucerne-Tainely Look Marvelous was out of the blue.. I just saw it and liked it and grabbed it. I didnt think it through or analyze like I typically do. To my surprise, I like it alot and plan to wear it after my birthday!
Have you guys shopped for any good stuff recently? Maybe I should stop, I am going to go broke one day I swear!
XO!
August 23, 2011
<3 DONT FORGET TO ENTER IN MY GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!
Just going to give ya some insight on what my daily face routine looks like. This is just going to be what I apply on my face, does not include eye makeup, or lippy stuff! It's a handful alone what goes on my face, let alone everything else! Haha!
Hi Lovelies!
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Told you it was a handful! Haha
I absolutely adore all of these products and they are my GO-TOs each and every day I put makeup on my face! I have been using them for quite some time now and have never once gotten a break out, or had a problems with any of them! They are all extremely long lasting and give you the dewey finish I strive for!
The order in which I put these on are:
- Moisturize
- LM Foundation Primer (all over face) this primer is very moisturizing - GREAT for my dry skin
- Erase Paste (under eyes) it is a peachy color that reduces the minor dark circles I have under my eyes - remember dark circles are covered with peachy/red concealors & redness is covered with greenish concealors and blend blend blend!
- Glamoflauge Concealor (under my eyes over the Erase Paste, on my eyelids, and in areas I feel I need more coverage - typically my cheeks because I have slight redness and considering this concealor is "heavy duty" it really covers me up!
- Bobbi Brown Foundation (all over my face including my eyelids and past my jaw line) blend blend blend is the key! I use the ELF FLAT TOP Foundation Brush to apply this!
- Soleil Tan De Chanel (all over cheekbone, temples, and forehead line) I do this to contour my face and reduce larger areas of my face that I want to "hide" - contouring is a major part to adding dimension and angles to your face that you dont normally have without makeup!
- MAC MSF Powder (all over face) - remember whenever you apply something wet to your face, you must seal it with something dry! Using a big puffy brush to apply this is perfect!
- E.L.F Blush (on cheek bone) I apply this first because it has alittle highlight color to it. It's just perfect for what I need everyday. I apply it as a base before I add my MAC Blush.
- MAC Blush (on cheek bone) I apply this right on my cheekbone over the E.L.F Blush. It gives it a more pigmented look after 1 brush stroke and I love that!
& wah-lah!
If you are looking for swatches or in depth details regarding these products, please go to my LABELS section and click on what applies. I have posted related information prior to this post! I do believe the E.L.F Blush and Glamoflauge have not been reviewed or swatched, although the others are.
If you have any questions at all, please, please, ask!
XO!
August 19, 2011
Hey Hey!!
MAC has the loveliest collection of blushes, EVER! With that, it would make my stomach go inside and out for how much they cost! So, on my many voyages to makeup stores and testing products... I found a dupe for one of their most popular blushes! Oh it makes me so happy to share!
MAC has the loveliest collection of blushes, EVER! With that, it would make my stomach go inside and out for how much they cost! So, on my many voyages to makeup stores and testing products... I found a dupe for one of their most popular blushes! Oh it makes me so happy to share!
These two blushes are practically identical.. with the exception of ONE THING, MAC's blush is CLEARLY more expensive! Why pay more if you can get the same thing FOR LESS?! $19.50 compared to $3.00... you tell me!! AHHHHH DUPES ARE MY FAV!!
XO!
August 18, 2011
Hey Beauty Babes!
Who doesn't like dupe alerts? Seriously!
This summer I have been ALL OVER nude lipsticks like they are going out of style! LOVE THEM!
As I was in MAC browsing around for more junk to store in my makeup collection, I came across this satin lipstick called Siss! I fell INLOVE! I get home and slap it on my lips, puckered up a bit, smiled, flirted with myself in the mirror, THEN! I realize it looks identical to my NYX ECHO Lipstick. I do get a discount at MAC for being a Makeup Artist and even though I didnt spend much on it, it still retails for like $14.50!! I do love the lipstick and all, BUT if I can buy the one from NYX for $3.99, why would I want to pay more for the SAME THING?!
See! They're almost identical! I absolutely love them both and switch it up for the sake of not using one completely... but if you're on a budget and looking for a haute nude lippy! Go splurge on that NYX Echo for $3.99! If you're in the mood to rebel it up! MAC Siss will be waiting for you!
Happy Lipsticks Ladies!!
XO!
Who doesn't like dupe alerts? Seriously!
This summer I have been ALL OVER nude lipsticks like they are going out of style! LOVE THEM!
As I was in MAC browsing around for more junk to store in my makeup collection, I came across this satin lipstick called Siss! I fell INLOVE! I get home and slap it on my lips, puckered up a bit, smiled, flirted with myself in the mirror, THEN! I realize it looks identical to my NYX ECHO Lipstick. I do get a discount at MAC for being a Makeup Artist and even though I didnt spend much on it, it still retails for like $14.50!! I do love the lipstick and all, BUT if I can buy the one from NYX for $3.99, why would I want to pay more for the SAME THING?!
See! They're almost identical! I absolutely love them both and switch it up for the sake of not using one completely... but if you're on a budget and looking for a haute nude lippy! Go splurge on that NYX Echo for $3.99! If you're in the mood to rebel it up! MAC Siss will be waiting for you!
Happy Lipsticks Ladies!!
XO!
August 2, 2011
Hey Babes!
Within the first week of every month I will be posting a favorites post for the previous month! I always find it helpful when I read other blogs and find out all the juicy gossip on what people are loving! I suppose you all will love it too!
Here are my July Favs!!
I have heard awesome reviews about this and I had to have it! After realizing there is no wrong way to use this product, I fell in love! How can you not? It's the perfect color to give you that bronze, sun kissed look! It is a mousse-like texture and very creamy! I have not had any breakouts from it! It blends perfectly! You can apply this after foundation or without foundation! A MUST BUY! USA Cost @ Macys is $48.00.
These two lip products are a match made in heaven! The Mac Satin Lipstick line is extraordinary! The lipstick just glides onto your lips and for me, always stays on so well! I haven't used a lipstick from them I didnt love! Siss is a nude color, satin finish and creamy. I am fair skinned so in the winter this may not look too good on me, but in the summer when I am tan it literally matches my skin tone and lip tone!
This mascara BLEW ME AWAY! I did a post a few months ago on how I was trying to find a dupe for DiorShow Mascara, and I had finally came across Benefit BadGal Lash! Okay.. so I went from paying $24.50, to $19.00, to $7.99 AND this infamous $7.99 product helps my lashes grow... when the other two expensive products DID NOT! UHM BEAT THAT GOOD DEAL! I absolutely LOVE this mascara because it is literally THE SAME BRUSH as DIORSHOW -& BADGAL LASH! I compared them all side by side and tested the bristles! YUP, same ones! They even fit inside eachothers tubes! We all know what makes the mascara is the brush, lets be real here. The product inside, yes, can vary and sometimes even dry out quicker. Although, with these three, they compare in all those categories, THE SAME! - As far as lashes growing... I have been using this product for about 4 months now and I have seen a significant growth in my lashes and even thickness. I always used to joke on my posts how I have 10 lashes on each eye... I literally have like 25 lashes on each eye now. haha ok, not literally because I dont count them, but I am saying they have almost tripled in amount! I wont stop using this product, and I hope you all start! Let me know how you love it!
Within the first week of every month I will be posting a favorites post for the previous month! I always find it helpful when I read other blogs and find out all the juicy gossip on what people are loving! I suppose you all will love it too!
Here are my July Favs!!
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| Chanel Soleil Tan De Chanel Swatch |
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| Top: Mac Satin Lipstick Siss Bottom: Revlon Lip Gloss in Pink Pop |
Revlon's Lip Gloss is not sticky and does not taste bad! If you have read my previous posts you know I hate bad tasting lip products! YUCK! But not this one! It doesnt taste like anything (which is a PLUS+!) and it's long lasting! I am a lip product licker-offer.. lol if that makes any sense! These two take me a while to lick off, and I absolutely LOVE that!
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| MAC SISS |
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| MAC SISS & REVLON PINK POP TOGETHER |
ELF COSMETICS FLAT TOP POWDER BRUSH
I LOVE THIS BRUSH! I USE IT FOR EVERYTHING!! I own several of them which I put to use for quite a few things! First, it's called a "POWDER BRUSH" but it can be used with wet products. I apply my foundation with this! It's dense, and soft, does not acquire alot of product AND DOES NOT SHED! Having been given all that information on how great this brush is... let's top it off with IT ONLY COSTS $3!! American dollars that is! I am not sure the cost in other countries, but it can not be much more then $3 bucks!! It's a brush from their Studio Line. Great line of cosmetics and brushes! You just cant go wrong! This brush can be used to apply foundation, blush, bronzer, and any other way you'd like with wet or dry products! Go buy it, I promise you wont regret it!
SEPHORA BRAND PROFESSIONAL BLUSH BRUSH
Another Fav! I use this for my blush and contouring. It's a synthetic angled brush that really applies my products evenly! It really doesnt grab too much product on it at once so it helps when applying your blush so you dont overdo it. You can really have control over the amount you wish to apply! It's costly at about $32.00- But it's worth the money!! I used the Mac 129 Brush for a long long time! It would shed and would sometimes be very unforgiving. Now that's stashed away for other uses, while my Sephora brush is used and abused!
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| Revlon Grow Luscious Mascara in Black |
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| Benefit Erase Paste in Medium |
This is a concealer made by Benefit Cosmetics. It is a peachy color. I use this under my eyes because any orangey, peachy color will assist in covering dark eye circles. I do not have dark dark circles, although I have alittle, so this peachy under eye concealer really covers it! I mean, covers it to the point that I even look in the mirror after I apply it and cant believe the cover! They only have 3 color shades. I have the middle color in Medium. I recommend this for anyone looking for that perfect under eye coverup! You dont need to use this with any thing on top either! Just seal it with some powder and you're ready to go!
There you have it lovers! If you have any questions you know how to find me!!
XO!
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