Revlon Color Stay moisture Stain Review

  I might be a lip stain junkie. But cut me a break...who doesn't love a long wearing hue? Especially if it is also moisturizing your lips. Of course, I had to try the Revlon Color Stay Moisture Stain.

There are 12 shades in this collection, I picked up New York Scene, Milan Moment, and Cannes Crush.

I love the packaging. The clear container makes shade selection a breeze and its rectangular shape means no worrying about it rolling away.While this glossy stain offers a precision doe foot applicator, a mirror was my best friend during application as these are super pigmented. 

These are non sticky and feel more like your lip are just wet. These go on smooth and don't feather.

During application these do have a slight scent which completely disappears once on.

NEW YORK SCENE is a deep Raspberry Red.

MILAN MOMENT is an orange leaning coral.

CANNES CRUSH is a strawberry pink.

Before

Directly after application

4 hours later

I was hoping for the intensity of the stain to last longer, but my lips still have a sheen to them and they till feel moisturized.

Pros:
streamlined packaging
moisturizing
sleek packaging 

lightweight formula

wears evenly

no detectable scent on the lips
gorgeous color selection
easy to use applicator
doesn't feather
semi long lasting glossy finish
non sticky

Cons:
transfers easily right after application
wears unevenly if eat/drink too soon after application
Stain doesn't last long



LOVE !

Makeup Forever HD Second Skin Cream Blush in #225 Review

 This past Spring Makeup Forever introduced high definition second skin blush in 15 shades. These blushers "melt" into the skin and look blushing from within.

Makeup Forever HD Blush in #225 Peachy Pink

 I've never before delved into the world of cream blush, I was missing out. This formula is silky and creamy and just perfectly formulated.

Peaches and corals are my weakness, this one does not disappoint!

A little bit goes a very long way but if you use too much product, its easy to blend it out. 

After about 5 hours after application.

Even after spending the afternoon in humid Florida, and my foundation is melting, this blush stayed put!

Pros:
easy to apply

natural look

build able

blend-able

long wearing

sleek packaging

great pigmentation

15 different shades to choose from in the line

Cons:
not a one

LOVE!

Tarte Lipsurgence lip Luster in Achiote

 Moisturized lips are essential any time of year. As the warm Summer air begins to dissipate, pouty lips become harder to attain.  Of  course tinted lip balm is an good option for a bit of color, but if your looking to pack more of a punch Tarte LipSurgence lip lusters is the answer.

The packaging replicates the shade of the lip tint. This way you can distinguish between this and other shades of these lip tints you may have in your collection.

The "chubby stick" style packaging makes this lippie easy to apply, and like many others of its kind it twists up so you never need a sharpener.

Packed with moisturizing vitamins C, E and jojoba oil  Tarte LipSsurgence lip lusters glide on like butter and hydrate the lips for a non botox-y fuller lip effect that lasts for hours.

Achiote is a shimmering golden pink which is a lovely shade during any season. 

There is an ever so slight scent of mint, but it is actually refreshing not offensive like it most other products. 

Pros:

pigmentation

color selection

easy to apply

hydrating

anti aging

perfect for on the go

semi long wearing

full of natural ingredients

antioxidant packed

plumps lips

 very lightly scented

twist up applicator

cruelty free

Cons:

a bit pricey

LOVE IT!

Have you tried any shades from Tarte's LipSurgence line? What is your favorite shade?

Mascara Monday #4 L'Oreal Miss Manga Waterproof Mascara

What would mascara Monday's be without a review or two?

I have mascara's that I absolutely adore, but I love to try new products in some insane mission to find something even better.  I want the impossible, basically falsies without using falsies. Who am I kidding?

L'Oreal's Voluminous Miss Manga mascara boasts over sized anime doll type lashes.Waterproof Anime doll like lashes sounded like just what I am looking for.

I like the simple packaging and fun pop of color. 

The wand is made of your traditional bristles in a tree shape.

The tree shape design is supposed to be great for coating the inner most corners of your lashes while fanning out the edge of the lashes. 

Behold the "360 flexor brush".

L'Oreal's newest innovation which was created to aide in creating doll like lashes rotates 360 degrees. 

Before

After 1 coat

My lashes appear longer and curled without a lash curling tool, but they are also clumping.

2 coats and 6 hours later...

My lashes are even more clumpy after 2 coats and after a few hours on an ordinary day there is noticeable smudging and flaking.

Pros:

Lengthening

curls

coats all lashes

Cons:

Flakes 

clumps lashes together

smudges

spider lashes

tons of excess product on bottom of wand

In the end I didn't see the results that impress me in a mascara. I wasn't able to achieve the wide eyed doll like look I wanted. Instead I ended up with lashes that appeared less full, and a mess of flaking and smudging around my eyes.

Break Up!

Did you have better results with this mascara?