Lime Crime Lipstick in Centrifuschia│Review & Swatches

Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Centrifuschia ($.18.00) is a bright fuchsia with a creamy texture that wears for soooo long! I only had tried No She Didn't and Mint to Be, shades that aren't as (everyday) wearable, but Centrifuschia is bright and perfect for a pop of colour in my makeup! The formulation is excellent as per usual, as all of Lime Crime's lip products. I find that it wears well for 3-4 hours and the stain it leaves behind is lovely, less bright but still noticeable. The formula feels smooth and moisturizing on the lips which is nice :)

Do you like wearing bold lipstick? 

Revlon Matte Lipbalms│Review

R evlon has the best high street lip products ever! Well, at least for me. It all started with the lip butters, then the just bitten kissable balm stains and now, the matte balms! Matte is my favourite formula when it comes to lipsticks. I picked up two shades; Elusive, a medium pink and Sultry, a brown pink. I find the formula is creamy and the scent is not as minty as the Just Bitten Kissable balm stains.It smells more like foundation (?) The finish though, isn't completely matte as I expected. The only problem I had is that the shade Elusive, being so sheer, wouldn't stick on my lips. I have no idea why, but it looks gross as if I applied it on patches. Above you can see a swatch of Sultry, lovely shade!

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Favourite Red Lipsticks / Lipglosses

I used to never wear red lipstick, but now I can't stop wearing it. It's so flattering and it looks so elegant. Either you're going to a business meeting or it's date night, red lips will ALWAYS get someone's attention. Here are a few swatches of my favourite reds:

Viva Glam I is the darkest shade of red I own, I find it daring and sexy. It lasts a while and the formula isn't as drying as Ruby Woo, a brighter shade with a matte finish. Cherry on Top a cherry- red by Lime Crime is a bit more glamorous, it has little sparkles and an ultra glossy finish. Suedeberry is more on the orange side, i find it more suiting for a day time look. And Red Velvet looks very similar to Ruby Woo once it's on the lips. 

What are your favourite red lipsticks?

Lime Crime Opaque Lipstick in Mint to Be│Review & Swatches

 
I'm pretty excited about this post :)  I've been lusting after Lime Crime lipsticks for a while. And now, the shades I wanted to try are finally in stock! A few of the lipsticks are "seasonal shades" and others are permanent. But most of the time, the lipsticks are sold out!  Mint to Be ($.15.99) is a pastel green shade with a truly opaque finish, I only needed one coat to get full coverage and after a few hours I could definitely see the stain it left behind. The lipsticks are lightly vanilla scented, is not super strong so it's very pleasant to wear. The formula is creamy and not drying at all. It lasts about 3-4 hours on my lips, I didn't need the help of a lip liner to get a bold, even colour but is very important to exfoliate and hydrate the lips before applying this lipstick. The packaging stands out because is customized and is not a regular black tube. Is decorated with holographic unicorns, which I find very original and lovely to look at. The size of the tube is a bit chunkier than most lipstick tubes (i.e. Mac lipsticks). I like that Lime Crime brand is vegan and cruelty-free, is something I support and wish all brands had that. I'm really happy with the performance of this lipstick and I'm looking forward to try more shades! :)

Have you tried Lime Crime lipsticks? What's your favourite shade?

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Clinique Even Better SPF 15 Foundation│Review

 
Clinique Even Better Foundation ($.27.00) is a medium to full coverage creamy foundation enriched with minerals that treat uneven skin tone. I used both Even Better Serum and Moisturizer in the last few months so I decided I'd try the foundation as well. Fortunately my skin tone and freckles have diminished. The foundation is quite thick and has good coverage, is recommended for dry combination-combination oily skin types. The formula is oil free and I find it comfortable to wear, though it seems quite thick it doesn't look like a mask, it hides blemishes and imperfections without clogging my pores. The bottle is quite convenient as it has a squeeze-like dispenser and you get as little or as much as you like without making a mess. It's SPF 15 to prevent sun damage and premature aging. I like using my Real Tecniques Expert Face Brush to apply this foundation, though I have to blend it really well because I was mismatched and this shade is too dark for my complexion (07 vanilla - for moderately fair skin tones with gold undertones). Still, I make it work with a little blending and translucent powder. If you have a lighter skin tone, I recommend double-checking the shade at the counter so you avoid getting a wrong shade. 

Have you tried this foundation? 

Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel in Marmalade│Swatches

 
I love Revlon nail polishes, the formula is great and tends to last for at least a week without topcoat, I always wear Seche Vite topcoat so it lasts longer and doesn't chip as fast. This shade is called Marmalade, a lovely tangerine orange creme with a pink base. I use 2 coats + topcoat.  This reminds me of 2012 colour of the year, and I think I'll be wearing this a lot this summer.

What are you wearing on your nails today?
ps. thanks to everyone who entered my giveaway. It is now closed and I'll announce the winner tomorrow! :)

February 2013 Glossybox│USA

 
Glossybox ($.21.00) theme for february was International Style, inspired by fashion weeks all over the world. The box included brands I've never heard/seen before, excluding Bvlgari. I wasn't too impressed with the nail wraps, they seem very cheap and I won't be wearing them any time soon. As for the rest of the products I liked the scent of the soap, the shimmering powder and the lipgloss. Though I would have loved to see something Valentine's related, the box is nice. I noticed in every box there's always a stand up brand and a few indie ones, I wish all boxes were like the August 2012 box, so many goodies & well-known brands! February's GlossyMag was the biggest issue they've had, it included places to go in different countries, quite interesting.
 
In my box: Bvlgari Eau Parfumee Au The Blanc Soap 50g/ 1.76 oz - Full Size 5.3 oz $30.00 Evologie eSystem Duo Pack Instensive Blemish Serum & Stay Clear Cream  5ml/0.17 fl oz - Full size 5ml $15.00 Da Vinci Cosmetics Shimmer Powder 1.75g - Full size 0.6 oz $.15.00 LiSi Color Glaze Lipgloss in 06 6th Sense 8.8 g/0.31 oz - Full Size $.7.00 Nail Rock Nail Wraps in Union Jack Gold and Blak - Full Size $.8.00
 

Da Vinci Cosmetics Shimmer Powder and LiSi Color Glaze Lipgloss in 6th Sense.

What are your thoughts on February's Glossybox?

Top 5│Nail Polishes for Spring

 
Happy Tuesday! So, you say you can't wait for spring? Me neither! I picked 5 nail polishes to wear them accordingly. While I did my research for which trends were hot on the runways I found out pale, metallics and dark colours are all over! But honestly I can't relate to that trend, y'all. Spring is all about pastel and creamy shades, don't you agree?
 
1. Mac Nail Laquer in Impassioned ($.16.00): a bright warm pink. 2. Julep Nail Color in Helen ($.14.00): a smoky pastel lavender creme, it goes opaque with 2 coats. 3. Mac Nail Laquer in Play Day ($.16.00): a cream peachy orange (from the Mac Vera 2012 Collection) quite similar to Essie Tart Deco. 4. Mac Nail Laquer in In the Lime Light ($.16.00): a creamy mint green. Similar to Essie Mint Candy Apple and Illamasqua Nomad. (Is there a dupe out there?)  5. Mac Nail Laquer in Snob ($.16.00):  a beautiful light medium pink, which doesn't look anything like the Snob lipstick.
Something I DO relate to is the two-toned manicure (beautiful!) , but I'm not exactly brilliant at nail art. Here are the swatches for my picks:
What shades will you be wearing on your nails this spring?
Don't forget to enter my GIVEAWAY for a chance to win a Tarte lipstick! :) 

Tarte Glamazon 12-hour Lipstick in Fierce│Review & Swatches

Will you be wearing red lipstick for Valentine's Day? I will. Specifically the Tarte Glamazon Pure Performance 12-hour lipstick ($.26.00) in Fierce. A bright red perfect for a date night or any other day. You see, wearing red lipstick is not really my thing. I hate having to re- apply and fading can be a pain in the you know where. Tarte however, never disappoints with the long-wearing and no-fading in their products. The lipstick is super creamy and goes opaque in one swipe. The packaging is also amazing. It seems like it's recycled but I don't know for sure, and every shade has a different colour on the tube! (black tubes = boring) 

I got this lipstick through Glossybox, on the special edition January Glossybox + the Man Repeller box <3

Have you tried Glamazon lipsticks? What's your favourite shade?

Nails of the Day│Night Out

I'm finally doing NOTD posts! Woooo :) I got a lovely Zara clutch the other day and wanted to complete my sequin bust dress with nail polish that would match my clutch. I also wanted neutral nails with a twist. The New Year's Eve glitter rage is over so I though maybe a little less would look perfect for a night out. I've been going out a lot lately - but that's a whole other story. Revlon polishes are quite popular at the moment, especially since they're being blogged about every single day! (ehem) I applied Revlon ColorStay Bare Bones ($.7.99) a neutral beige cream and Sally Hansen's 485 Golden-I ($.2.49) a glittery gold.  
What are you wearing on your nails tonight?

Revlon ColorStay Longwear Nail Enamel in Spanish Moss│Review & Swatches

 
Revlon Spanish Moss ($.7.99) is a long-wearing nail enamel that lasts up to 10 days chip-free. The shade is an army camouflage green, a colour that has been trending for a while. It's a very unique neutral shade I instantly fell in love with. The formula is very thick and creamy and it has an opaque finish with just one coat, though I usually go for two. The polish has a subtle silver sheen but it's not very noticeable once it's dry. Overall, I'm quite impressed with the formula AND the shade, I had nothing like it! 

Have you tried Spanish Moss? What are your thoughts on Revlon's polishes?

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette│Review & Swatches

Urban Decay Naked Basics Palette ($.27.00) is the first matte eyeshadow palette the brand has released. It features six neutral shadows including 4 never before seen shades! The palette itself is tiny, quite convenient for travelling. However, all six shades are full-sized shadows (0.05 oz). Though Venus has a satin finish (matte palette anyone?), the rest of the shadows are completely matte. Foxy, W.O.S and Naked 2 are neutral shadows that work great to create a smoky eye.The main idea of this palette is to have the basic colours to then build up a more intense eye makeup. All shadows have great performance, colour payoff and a luxe finish. The packaging has a slight suede-like feel, not as rubbery as Nars packaging. I personally don't feel like it'll get as dirty since it's not black.

Venus is a soft white with a demi matte finish, it does seem like a satin finish. The texture is soft and it adds light under the eyebrow and in the inner corner of the eye. Foxy is a cream bisque matte, also included in the Naked 2 palette. I think it would have been wonderful that a new shade replaced this one. W.O.S is a light nude with a matte finish. It's also included in the BYOP ($.18.00) Naked 2 is a taupe with a matte finish. It reminded me a bit of Mac Bisque. I like this shade a lot, it gives a slight hint of colour on the lid and looks very nice and natural. Faint is a dusty brown matte with warm undertones, it has a great pigmentation and a lovely finish. Crave is the deepest brown/black matte, i find it very similar to Blackout which is included in the Naked 2 palette.

Naked Basics Palette compared to iPhone 4S

Overall, this is a great palette and if you're into neutrals this is perfect for you! however if you want to try a more colourful palette then this is definetly not for you. I find it perfect for everyday use to wear to work, school, wherever really :) Since it has light-to-medium-to-dark colours you can still build up and create a smoky, sultry look. Or a naked look too! 

Do you like this palette? You could win it on my giveaway! Enter here.

Mac Glamour Daze Outrageously Fun Cremesheen Lipstick│Review & Swatches

Mac Glamour Daze Lipstick in Outrageously Fun ($.16.50) is described as a midtone magenta violet, I find it has blue undertones and it's a very unique shade. It has a cremesheen finish and an opaque colour coverage. It lasted 3 hours on my lips and when it started to fade it left a lot of pigmentation on. From the collection, this colour is the most worthy to try as it's quite different from what's been released before. 




Have you tried Outrageously Fun?