Sunday, April 27, 2014

NYX butter balm

Dry chapped lips are not attractive, and can be painful.  Most of us have this problem in the winter, but the sun and heat can also cause your lips to dry out. So what do you do when you want to add color to your lips but don't want to accentuate lines or dry patches on your lips? 

NYX launched Butter Balms launched the answer this January. The butter balms not only add a wash of color, they also moisturize. Unlike other tinted lip balms, these do not smell like mint or menthol but like sweet fruit.

Brownie- natural  pinkish brown
Macaron- an orange-y coral 

There are 6 other shades in the collection:
Parfait - a watermelon color
Lady Fingers- mauve 
Red Velvet - true red
Biscotti- nude-y Pink
Panna Cotta- a natural medium pink

Brownie


Macaron



These add slight wash of color, but can also be used as a base or a " top coat" to moisturize when wearing a dryer formula lipstick. Of course keep in mind if you do this, the lipstick may not last as long.


Pros:
light wash of color
yummy scent
good selection of colors
moisturizing
cruelty free

Cons:
doesn't last long
no SPF


LOVE IT!

Sunday, April 20, 2014

Rimmel London Show Off Lip Lacquers

Spring is a great time to go bold and experiment with vivid lips. Rimmel London offers the Show Off lip lacquers to fuel your wild side.

The show off lacquers come in 13 shades: from a brilliant red to a pouty nude.
I love the novel doe foot applicator which features a dip in the center that holds exactly the amount needed to saturate your lips in sumptuous glossy color.

LUNA
A wearable Orange

SOLSTICE
Medium cool toned pink

CELESTIAL
Nudey pink

AURORA
 Fucia coral

BIG BANG
Bright orangey red 

These are crazy pigmented and glide on evenly, though I would suggest a mirror for precise application. Overall these are very wearable bold colors, and feel pleasant.

Pros:
fairly long lasting (3 hrs on me)
highly pigmented
great color selection
packaging
doe foot applicator
moisturizing
comfortable
moisturizing
not tacky feeling
inexpensive

Cons:
strange scent

SHOW OFF!

Sunday, April 13, 2014

Naked 3 Is it Worth it?

The new kid on the block always turn heads at first. Now that the mystery has worn off a bit, is Urban Decay's Naked 3 really worth its hefty price tag?

First off, can we just take a moment to admire this baby?    
Rose gold gets me every time, like a moth to a flame.

Not only is this tin case eye catching, it is sturdy and functional. The lid snaps shut and locks in place, making this palette great for on the go. 

Do you see that mirror? It is the lenth and width of one panel. Now its not just the size that matters, its how you use it. The mirror stands erect at the perfect angle for applicationl, making it easy to use.
This palette also comes with a new densly packed double sided eye shadow brush that works well with packing on color and blending as well as 4 weeks worth of urban Decay primer samples!

This palette is equipped with 12 rose hued shades in a mixture of finishes.

Strange
Pale neutral pink with a matte-satin finish

Dust
Pale metallic pink shimmer w/irridescent micro-glitter

Burnout
Light pinky-peach satin

Limit
Light dusty rose matte

Buzz
Metallic rose shimmer w/silver micro glitter

Trick
Light metallic pinky copper shimmer w/tonal micro-shimmer

Nooner
Mediu pinky bown matte

Liar
medium metallic muave shimmer

Factory
Pinky brown satin

Mugshot
Metallic taupe shimmerw/slight pink shift

Darkside
Deep taupe mauve satin

Blackheart
smoky black matte w/rosy red mirco glitter

Pros:
packageing
huge mirror
great for traveling
gorgeous one of a kind shades
mixture of finishes
great pigmentation
silky soft
great quality
blendable

Cons:
not enough matte shades
some fall out with a few shades
expensive
All in all I would say the Naked 3 palette is 

WORTH IT!

Would you like to see a few looks using this palette? let me know in the comments below!

* Color discrptions are straight from the UrbanDecay.com


Sunday, April 6, 2014

Liebster Blog Award

I was nominated by  the fabulous Olivia's Catastrophe and Laura Kate from Sugar Makeup Doll for the Leibster blog award or Sweetest blog Award.

The Leibster award is awarded by bloggers to recognize and welcome up and coming bloggers. I am honored to be welcomed into the blogging community so soon after launching my blog and being recognized by other bloggers! Thank you very much ladies!

11 Random Facts about me:

1. I prefer tea over coffee.

*Photo from Wikipedia.org


2. Currently, my favorite tea is Harney & Sons Blueberry Green

*Photo from harney.com


3.  I want to own my own business



4. I love Dr Who

*Photo from BBCAmerica.com


5. I like to paint

*Photo from everythingbecky.com


6. I have two pibbles and I love them dearly

Max and Stormy


7. I collect owls and mugs



8. I wish I could give every abandoned/abused/neglected animal a loving home

9. I don't like sports.

*GIF from pickyrunner.com



10. When I use products with sulfates in them, it feels like I have an army of ants crawling all over me.





11. My favorite place to be is home.
*Photo from blog.showpo.com




Questions I was asked:

What type of music do you like? Worthy mentions?

I like a little bit of everything. My current favorites include:
Bastille
Mumford and Sons
Paramore
Lana Del Ray
Lourde
One Republic






If you had a million dollars, what would you purchase first?

A big farm so I can open a pet sanctuary.

What is one thing you really hate?

People who live life as though everyone else either doesn't exist or is there to serve them.

*Photo from imgur.com



Where would you most like to live?

I'm not sure. I'm a bit of a nomad.
Here are places I've considered:
Austin, Texas
Pheonix, Arizona
Seattle, Washington

*Photo from globeimages.net



Which attended concert was your favorite?

30 Seconds to Mars
*Photo from crackberry.com



Do you like pancakes?

Love em!




Have you heard the duck song?

Nope.
*Photo from knowyourmeme.com



What is your favorite social media site?

Instagram
*Photo from cybersmart.com



How much make up do you use on a daily basis?

Most days I am super tired and lazy when I get up so I do a more natural look which includes:
eyebrow pencil
mascara
eyeliner

*GIF found at lifeinprogress.ca

How long have you been blogging?

Since Dec of 2013

*Photo from icanteachmychild.com



What is your favorite mascara?

Too Faced Better than Sex




What is your favorite Lipstick?

I don't wear much lipstick.
Right now, my favorite lip product is the





If you could only ever have one makeup product for the rest of your life what would it be?

 A brown Mascara that I could use for my lashes and brows.

*Photo from goodhousekeeping.com




Where do you shop the most?
Ulta
*Photo from wwd.com



What is your favorite perfume?

Dream Angels Halo (discontinued)
*Photo from 99perfume.com



Best thing to take off your makeup?

I use Michael Todd True Organics Charcoal Detox face wash.
I can rub it all around my eyes without irritation and it takes every last bit of make up off of my face, even when I wear a full face of makeup!




Favorite drugstore brand?

Rimmel London, hands down!




Favorite moisturizer?

MogadorNourishing Night  Cream
*Photo from arganoilsite.com



Favorite thing about blogging?

Gabbing about makeup and meeting others who love makeup as much as I do!

*GIF from polished.tv

I nominate:
So you've been nominated for the Liebster Award... What's next?

1. Provide a link back to the blogger (moi) who nominated you.

2. Post 11 random facts all about you

3. Answer the following questions:

1. What made you decide you wanted to become a blogger?

2. What is your favorite pizza topping?

3. If you could travel anywhere in tmewhere would you go and why?

4. What are you most afraid of?

5. What is your favorite season

6. Are you a city or country mouse?

7. Who in your life inspires you?

8. What makes you feel beautiful

9.  How do you like to spoil yourself?

10. What is your favorite thing to do?

11. What song would you be embarrased singing if you were caught?

4.Nominate 11 bloggers who have less than 200 followers (excluding your nominee)

5. Let your nominees know you have nominated them.


I can't wait to see what you all have to say!
Happy Blogging!