Friday, May 5, 2017

Greige/Dusty Mauve Liquid Lipsticks

Here's some swatches of my favourite greige and dusty mauve liquid lipsticks!

 
Left to Right (natural light): Jeffree Star Celebrity Skin, NYX Bustier, NYX Embellishment, Jeffree Star Deceased, Jeffree Star Sagittarius, Jouer Rayanne, Sephora Cream Lip Stain #37 
Jouer Rayanne, Sephora Cream Lip Stain # 37, Lime Crime Cashmere, MAC So Me, Tarte OG, Tarte Festival, Caked Beauty Copy Paste, Laura Mercier Nude Rose, Sugarpill Kimchi  
2nd Row: Colourpop Midi, ColouPop Jiffy, Colourpop Bianca, Colourpop Littlestitious, ColourPop Trap, Too Faced Granny Panties, Huda Beauty Muse
 
Coloupop Trap, Too Faced Granny Panties, Huda Beauty Muse, Huda Beauty Medusa, Make Up For Ever #105
 
Indoor Lighting(top row): JS Celebrity Skin, NYX Bustier, NYX Embellishment, JS Deceased, JS Sagittarius, Jouer Rayanne, Sephora #37, Lime Crime Cashmere
Indoor Lighting: JS Sagittarius, Jouer Rayanne, Sephora #37, Lime Crime Cashmere, MAC So Me, Tarte OG, Tarte Festival, Caked Copy Paste, Laura Mercier Nude Rose, Sugarpill Kimchi  
Indoor Lighting (2nd row): CP Midi, CP Jiffy, CP Bianca, CP Littlestitious, CP Trap, TF Granny Panties, Huda Muse, Huda Medusa
 
Indoor Lighting (end of 2nd row sorry messy): Lonely Planet Pet Cemetary, Lonely Planet Bowery V, Lime Crime Faded, Lime Crime Gigi

 
2nd Row (natural lighting): MUFE #105, LP Pet Cemetary, LP Bowery V, LC Faded, LC Gigi

Wednesday, January 21, 2015

Empty Product Reviews!


These are sample/trial sizes of oils and moisturizers that were free or point perks from Sephora. 
1. Tarte Maracuju Oil ($55 CAD for 1.7 ounces)
I liked this, it absorbed into the skin quickly and left it soft. I used it on my face and neck. I wouldn't purchase it because there is another face oil from Algenist that I fell in love with.

2. Dr. Brandt Ruby Crystal Retinol Hydracreme ($80 CAD for 1.7 ounces)
I loved this moisturizer, it absorbs well and brightens the skin. I have sensitive skin but this didn't irritate it at all, which was surprising since it contains Retinol. I would definitely purchase a full size but it's very pricey so I'm using up some other samples first. ;)

3. Josie Maran Argan Infinity Cream Intensive Creamy Oil ($35 CAD for 2.2 ounces). I loooove this. It looks kind of like petroleum jelly when you squeeze it out but the comparison ends there. It smells like tangerines and feels so moisturizing. It takes a little while to sink in but works amazing on extra dry skin like mine! You can use it on your face and  body. I already purchased a full size. :)

4. Tarte Amazonian Clay Illuminating Serum -I think this has been renamed Amazonian Clay BB Illuminating Moisturizer ($42 CAD for 1.7 ounces)
I like the look of full coverage foundation but I also have very dry skin so I thought I'd give this a try in place of foundation and it's lovely! It doesn't provide a lot of coverage but had a flattering sheer finish. My favorite of all the BB creams I've tried. I already bought a full size.

5. Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil ($60 CAD for 1.7 ounces)
I prefer this to the Tarte Maracuju Oil because I use it for skin body and hair and it just seems more versatile. Absorbs well, no obvious scent, a little goes a long way! I haven't bought a full size but have used points to get the 15ml size when it's been available ($20 CAD if you're not using points to get it)

6. Josie Maran Argan Milk Intensive Hydrating Treatment ($70 CAD for 1 ounce)
This is amazing!! My skin felt soooo soft after using this. I really want a full size but can't justify buying it when I still have other free samples to use up but OMG my dry skin is in love.

7. Josie Maran 100% Argan Oil Light ($60 for 1.7 ounces)
This is similar to the original just a little more lightweight. Honestly I think I'd just prefer to use less of the original type since they are the same price. I can see people with thin hair preferring it if that's the main thing they're using it for. I have super thin & fine hair and didn't find enough of a difference to want to buy this over the original.

8. Ole Henrickson Sheer Transformation moisturizer ($48 CAD for 1.7 ounces) 
It claims to exfoliate and fade dark spots. I didn't use it long enough to notice much of a difference in dark spots but I loved how quickly it absorbed and it kept my skin moisturized all day. Great for under makeup.

These samples were all winners for me. If you're able to get some free samples of any of them you should try them out!

Thursday, November 20, 2014

What's Yo Vice?

      Urban Decay has three different Vice palettes, all containing 20 eyeshadows (0.8 grams each). A single full size Urban Decay eyeshadow weighs 1.5 grams and retails for $22 CAD so the palettes are a great value. Not everyone is comfortable wearing bright eyeshadows but the Vice palettes actually each have a lot of neutral colours. 
       I swatched all three palettes here so you can compare. The only one still available is Vice 3 retailing for $70 CAD at Sephora. It comes with a decent quality double-ended synthetic brush and a makeup bag.



VICE 


Top to bottom: Desperation, Muse, Jagged, Blitz, Penny Lane, Junkie, Chaos, Occupy, Unhinged, Black Market, Provocateur, Rapture, Vice, Noise 



Armor, Nevermind, Echo Beach, Anonymous, Freebird & Laced

Vice is no longer available but many similar colours can be found in the permanent eyeshadow line.  A good dupe for Chaos (the bright blue matte in this pallette) is NARS Outremer.

VICE 2


Top to Bottom: Smokeout, Lovesick, Shellshock, Coax, X-Rated, Prank, Madness, Strike, Stash, Poison, Radar


Damaged, Voodoo, Betrayal, Derailed, Dope, Toxic, Habit, Ambush, Rewind

Vice 2 is no longer available but has dupes in the permanent eyeshadow line.

VICE 3



Left to Right: Truth, Dragon, Vanity, Alien, Last Sin, Undone, Freeze, Lucky, Alchemy, Angel, Downfall


Left to Right: Downfall, Heroine, Reign, Bondage, Defy, DTF, Brokedown, Bobby Dazzle, Sonic & Revolver

All eyeshadow swatched over Urban Decay Primer Potion :)

Kat Von D Studded Kiss Lipstick 💄

    These lipsticks come in a great variety of colours, the formula on some of the matte colours is a little hard to work with (Cathedral, Lolita and L' Ecole Des Femmes skipped a little on first application). Lasting power is excellent and they have a strong vanilla scent. The product description lists the scent as 'Creme Brûlée' but they smell almost identical to MAC lipsticks to me. Price is a bit hefty at $26 CAD, but many shades are hard to dupe including two of my faves: Lolita & Thin Lizzy. 




Lolita, Cathedral, Thin Lizzy, L'Ecole Des Femmes, Backstage Bambi, Sexer, Lullabye 💘


Lullabye, Bachelorette, Bauhau5, Underage Red, Hexagram, Archangel, Vampira 💋


Song of the Day: Mötley Crüe "Don't Go Away Mad (Just Go Away)" 😎

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

YSL Glossy Stain in #108 Violine Out Of Control




YSL Glossy Stain #108 is from the new Rebel Nudes collection. These colours are supposed to have a "3D" effect. This colour is more purple than I normally go but I love how it looks swatched over a more red based stain. It's pictured here over Revlon Just Bitten Lip Stain in Flame🔥. Flame is one of the most long wearing stain colours I've found. It lasted really well with the Glossy Stain layered over top. I'm a huge fan of the YSL Glossy Stains and have hoarded an embarrassing number of them. They retail for $36 CAD, available at Sephora💖

Tuesday, July 2, 2013

Stila Turquoise Liners

Pencil & Liquid!!!



These have great staying power and I haven't found this colour duped in another brand yet. Love !!!

Lancôme Rouge In Love 345B

I love this new shade!!!