Cranberry-Mauve Look using NEW Drugstore Makeup! (+ Mini Reviews!)

New at the Drugstore!

Hi everyone! I'm back with a bunch of new drugstore products and some mini reviews! I tried out all the products you see above and I'm super excited to share my thoughts. In the midst of trying them I came up with this cranberry-mauve look and I really like how it turned out. Without delay lets get into the mini reviews, shall we? :-)

*Maybelline Dream Cushion Fresh Face Liquid Foundation in 30 Warm Nude($16)- I really like this foundation! I completely agree with the "fresh face" claim, it's luminous but not too much. I personally prefer matte foundations but now that Spring is coming along and the weather is warming up it tends to be too heavy for me. This is perfect because it's lightweight but still provides great coverage leaving your skin looking youthful! It does come with a sponge applicator which I didn't end up liking, I felt like it made the foundation sit on my face and didn't blend it in. I use my Beauty Blender instead and it gets the job done beautifully.

*CoverGirl Outlast All Day Soft Touch Concealer in 830 light/medium($12)-  This concealer is great for everyday but not my favorite for a full face of makeup. CoverGirl claims that this concealer instantly erases your dark circles which I disagree with. I end up having to layer this concealer because the coverage is pretty light. I don't mind lighter coverage for work or for running errands but for a full face of makeup I wouldn't reach for this one. I really like the sponge applicator, it's perfect for such a sensitive area so kudos to that!

*CoverGirl Outlast Matte Finishing Powder in 830 light to medium($13)- This is a great powder! I really love it for touch ups because it instantly makes my face matte and we all know I love a matte face haha. The foundation doesn't need to be set but out of habit I did it anyway (just my t-zone) and I loved it. I would highly stay away from using it alone as CoverGirl suggest because it made my skin feel so dry! But over foundation and for touch ups it was awesome.

*ULTA Matte Neutrals Eyeshadow Palette($20)- I purchased this palette on a great deal and it was totally worth it! The shadows are buttery, smooth and beautiful colors. They are powdery but they blend so well so I'm OK with that. After comparing it to another higher end all matte palette I found that they have very similar colors so stay tuned for a possible dupe post very soon! ;-)

*Maybelline Color Sensational Inti-Matte Nudes Lipstick in Brown Blush($8)- Maybelline makes my favorite drugstore lipsticks and this new collection is...so good! The collection is the same formula as their creamy mattes, just warmer nudes that are made for different skintones. The lipstick is super comfy, pigmented and smooth and on top of that it's a mauve-brown... need I say anymore?! Definitely check out this collection if your a fan of Maybelline lipsticks!

Alright, that's all I have for you today! I hope these mini reviews were helpful and stay tuned for some more posts in the near future! :-)

Review: MAKE UP FOR EVER Artist Rouge Lipsticks!

#MYARTISTROUGE 

I must say... Make Up For Ever came through when they released their Artist Rouge Lipstick line! If you haven't checked Sephora you're missing out on some pretty cool colors plus some beautiful neutrals. I had added a few of the shades to my loves list when I received an email from Influenster confirming that they were going to send me three shades for review! Excited is an understatement! Even though I received the Make Up For Ever VoxBox for free for review all opinions are my own.

Lets talk packaging first! These retail for $22 which reflects in the packaging because it has a nice weight to it and awesome attention to detail! I was sent three shades, a nice variety I must add ;-) and they're all in the Satin finish. The formula is incredible when it comes to the color payoff. You truly need one swipe to get the color payoff you see below! I personally feel like it's a thicker formulated lipstick, by that I mean that I can feel it on my lips which I don't prefer but it helps with the longevity. It also has a somewhat strong chemical scent so if you're sensitive to smells it may get to you. Swatches shall we? 

*C502- a taupe violet, very cool color but does make my teeth look yellow (yikes!)

*C404- passion red, super gorgeous and bright, love it!

*C211- rose wood, such a pretty rose-mauve, my favorite out of the bunch!

Bottom line: I give the the line two thumbs up because the color selection is crazy + cool! I would prefer for them to be unscented but I'm super happy with the shades I was sent for review. Definitely check them out if you want a lipstick that's pigmented and long wearing! :-)

Swatches: CoverGirl Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks!

NEW Lipstick Line!

Today I'll be reviewing one of my NEW favorite lipstick lines! Covergirl released a collaboration line with Katy Perry called the Katy Kat Matte Lipsticks and I'm so in love! I purchased them from Ulta during a BOGO sale which is how you should buy all your drugstore makeup btw ;-) CoverGirl claims that these are a demi-matte finish that's not flat or dry and I couldn't agree more!

There's 11 shades total, I purchased the four that stood out to me ( pretty good variety, huh!). The pigmentation is amazing! They stay in place and wear so well. I wore Cat Call to work and during my 8 hour shift it never felt dry. It's a thinner feeling formula too which I think contributes to the comfort level. They have a typical CoverGirl lippie scent, not the most pleasant but it doesn't linger.

 If these swatches don't convince you I don't know what will! haha

I wasn't too impressed with Maroon Meow because it wore a little patchy. A lip liner will quickly fix that issue so I'm not too mad about it. Cosmo Kitty is such a cool shade, specially for the drugstore! Cat Call is my favorite from the bunch, I just can't put it down. Sphynx is a beautiful nude, very flattering.

I really like this line! The formula is awesome... it's demi-matte (lets just satin!)  yet super comfortable! The packaging is also really cool, matte feeling too. Overall I definetely would say to give these a try! Hope these swatches were helpful! :-)

Swatches: Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks!

My New Vice!

If you haven't heard Urban Decay reformulated, repackaged and is releasing 100 lipsticks! Yup. It's happening haha. Urban Decay is calling them the Vice Lipsticks which is the perfect name because I know I'm gonna get addicted! ;-)

The 100 lipsticks are made up of new and old shades in six different finishes. I was so excited when I checked my mail the other day and I had a gift from Ulta. They sent me a sample card with 24 of their favorite shades! It was divided into three color groups: Purple-Pinks, Red-Oranges and Nude-Pinks. I decided to swatch the nude-pink colors today so you can see what some of the colors look like. Let's get into the swatches!

Here are the color descriptions:

Conspiracy- (metallized) a plum bronze shimmer. Such a cool, dimensional shade! I'm considering getting the full size because it's so unique. I didn't feel any shimmer on my lips.

Rapture-(cream) a dusty rose. This color was part of the revolution line which I already own. It's a beautiful shade, great for everyday.

Amulet- (metallized) a metallic brick rose. This color had some dimension but it wasn't as metallic as Conspiracy. I didn't find the color too flattering on me.

ZZ- (cream) a soft pink-purple. I love this one!! It was so creamy and so pigmented. The color is stunning and I already ordered the full size haha.

Naked- (cream) a nude-pink. This color is very essential because it pairs so well with any makeup look. It was also part of the revolution line.

Backtalk- (comfort matte) a mauve-nude pink. This is a comfort matte formula which is suppose to be Urban Decay's creamiest matte and it's right on. It went on so nicely and it felt very comfy and thin but with great color payoff.

Stark Naked- (comfort matte) a light nude. Very comfortable but definetely not a shade I gravitate towards. It looks too concealer-y for my liking.

Gubby- (metallized) a frosted light pink. This one went on fairly sheer. I find it to be more of mixing shade or a lip topper because it doesn't look like much alone.

Hope these swatches were helpful! I'm giving my lips some TLC after all these lip swatches haha. I'm thinking about swatching the other colors in the sample card so stay tuned for that. I'm so excited for this new Vice line and these will be $17 which is more affordable than the old lipsticks and when compared to other brands at Ulta. Definetely check them out! :-)

Swatches: NYX Cosmetics Butter Lipsticks! (New Shades!)

Swatch Fest!

Today I'll be sharing swatches of some of the new NYX Butter Lipsticks shades! This lippie formula is one of my favorites and I appreciate the variety in color NYX offers! If you haven't tried this line you are missing out. It's such a creamy formula with awesome pigmentation. If you're over the liquid lipstick trend definetely give these a try because they are so comfortable! They retail for $6 at Ulta which is such a great price.

Something to note about the formula is that since they are so creamy they tend to feather out your lip lines. Just make sure to line your lips beforehand to prevent that. I've seen brands come out with universal lip liners which is so convenient when you have some out of the ordinary lipstick colors haha. Let's get into the swatches!

If I had to pick some stand out colors I would pick Vacation Spot, Ripe Berry & Heat Wave (which would be gorgeous for summer!). 

Have you tried any of the new shades? Which are your favorite? Leave me a comment down below! :-)

Review: Avon Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Colors!

Super Moisturizing!

The Ultra Color Indulgence Lip Colors are my favorite thing I've tried from Avon thus far! You can put this lippie in higher end packaging and never tell a difference.... it's that good! :-D
Let's get into some basics: they are $9 each but Avon has many sales, I purchased them when they were less than $5. It's free of heavy waxes which I love because it just glides and stays on in the most comfortable way. There's 12 shades to choose from and I hope they add more in the future. Today I have three to share with you so let's get into that!

I noticed that Chocolate Rose wasn't as opaque as the rest, maybe because it is a deeper color. Honey Flower is such a stunning shade! It's the perfect peachy nude for my skintone and I love that it looks good with any look. The formula is so creamy yet lightweight and moisturizing. This is an upgrade to chapstick; keeps your lips feeling and looking good haha.

Bottom line: This formula is outstanding! If you love glossy lips in a world full of mattes this is a great option. It's a easy throw in your purse and go type of lippie and I'm obsessed! I need more colors!... ;-)

Swatches: Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipsticks! (Vampy Plum & Rebel Rose!)

New From Buxom!

Buxom is a brand I haven't tried before but after getting these lippies... I need some more Buxom in my life! :-) I won't be reviewing them in this post, expect more of a first impressions. I received them today (Friday) and immediately put them on and had to get some swatches up! Overall they seem to have a promising formula and the packaging is so bad ass! This new lipstick line is split into mattes and satins and they're each $22 at Sephora.

Even the box is so cute! I love when brands add a little something to set them apart from other brands.

I purchased one of each finish and to my surprise the packaging matches the finish (which is so cool!) I was so excited when I saw them, they just look so different!

I wanted to compare them to the Nars Audacious Lipsticks for size reference. They are a great size, a little on the chubby side. The best part?.... MAGNETIC TUBE! Just like the Nars lippies these are magnetic! I wasn't expecting that at all but I love it because it matches the price! ;-)

The size of the lipstick itself is wider than most which makes it a little difficult to achieve a precise application. You need to be extra careful but since the formula feels so good I can overlook that! They smell amazing by the way, like a warm vanilla! Let's get into lip swatches:

*Rebel Rose- this is my favorite of the two because that color is perfection! It's a beautiful rosy pink in the satin finish which doesn't feel like a typical satin. This lipstick is so creamy and leaves your lips looking glossy and juicy! I can't get over how stunning that color is, truly a great everyday shade!

*Vampy Plum- this is a matte deep plum but doesn't really feel like a matte. It feels and looks more like a satin matte because it's so creamy! I love this color but it was a bit difficult to apply evenly because of the creamy consistency. I would rather wear it with a lip liner to make sure it doesn't slip away. This formula is so comfortable though!

I hope these swatches were helpful! I can already tell the "satins" will be my favorites from this line and I can't wait to try some other colors. As soon as I put it on it just felt so good! There's tons of colors to choose which I love. The color payoff is fantastic, full color in one swipe! The packaging is also so cool.... overall I'm loving these so far! :-)

Review: NYX High Voltage Lipsticks in Stone & Free Spirit!

Great Formula!

The NYX High Voltage Lipstick in Stone has been a hot item ever since it released. It was out of stock for the longest but I manged to get it and because I love things in pairs I also ordered the shade Free Spirit! ;-) These lippies retail for $6 each and I would recommend to purchase them at Ulta so you can take advantage of their coupons!

I wasn't thrilled about the packaging because it does feel cheaper than their other lipsticks. But... the formula is so spot on that I can overlook that! These are so smooth, opaque and very moisturizing! I really appreciate the thinner lipstick because application is a lot easier.

This is just one swipe of the lippies so you can see how pigmented they are!

Here are the swatches :-) I'm truly impressed with the color payoff of these lipsticks! My lips are pretty pigmented so I thought Stone would go on patchy but I was wrong. It went on evenly and lasted a good 4 hours before I needed to reapply. Free Spirit is a pretty bold color, I love it! Since these are pretty creamy I would recommend to line your lips to help with the wear time.

Bottom line: These are great! The color selection is so extensive so if these are not what you tend to wear definetely checkout the other colors. If you have dry lips these will be your best friend because your lips feel amazing during and after wearing them. Even when I don't need to reapply I still do because it feels so good haha. :-)

Swatches: Nars Audacious Lipstick in Anna!

Birthday Splurge!

I caved. I had a gift card and decided to get this beauty for my birthday! Everyone has been raving about the NEW Nars Audacious Lipsticks, specially the shade Anna so I picked it up during my Vegas Trip and I love it! This is the only higher end lipstick I own aside from Mac or Too Faced so I must emphasize how giddy I was with this purchase. It feels expensive, it better for being $32! Haha. I had a few colors in mind but at the end of the day I just wanted a wearable, everyday color just to make sure I get my moneys worth and Anna is perfect! ;-)

The packaging is without a doubt spectacular! Feels heavy and the coolest part is the the magnetic cap... love! It's definetely an investment but you do get what you pay for.

The formula is amazing! It effortlessly coats your lips with color without being patchy nor tugging. It's really creamy and just glides on like nothing I've tried before. It has a beautiful satin finish that lasts about 4 hours before needing to touch up.

I'm such a fan when companies add little details to their products to make them different from the rest. I love how it says Nars on the lipstick... so fancy haha.

Here's the swatch. It's described as a "smokey rose" color, a new take on your everyday nude! 

All you need is one swipe and you get pure saturated color, simply gorgeous! I find that you don't need a lip liner, this lipstick is perfect by itself. The price is up there so I don't see myself purchasing anymore but I'm so excited to have this color in my collection. I'll be looking through my things to see if there's anything that compares. :-)

Review: Maybelline Color Sensational Rebel Bloom Lipsticks!

Ready For Spring!

Maybelline lipsticks are one of  the best at the drugstore! When they release their collections I'm all over it like white on rice haha ;-) The Rebel Bloom line has been out in the market for few months now and it finally feels right to wear these colors after this ridiculously cold winter. They are super affordable, within the $5-$7 price range and a really great formula! There's a ton of pastels in this line which honestly isn't my taste but I managed to find two shades that were perfect for me and the upcoming season.

Let's start of with packaging... so cute! I love packaging that stands out, anything to make it more visible for me in my makeup collection haha. Now lets get into the formula! It's really creamy and comfortable. Since they are glossy they have a slick feel to them but not bad at all, pretty moisturizing actually! The pigmentation is not the most opaque but you definitely get some color payoff. The Maybelline Vivids are one of my favorite lipsticks, the were a spring release about 2-3 years ago. I thought these were going to be more like the those but they're just a bit more sheer.

Here are some swatches. Pretty colors even though this is as opaque as you can get them!

*Blushing Bud- a pinky nude, my favorite, surprisingly since I love me some bold colors haha. This is a great choice for an everyday color. Reminds me a bit of Mac's Cream Cup!

*Orchid Ecstasy- a beautiful orchid shade, perfect for spring! Makes your lips look really luscious!

Bottom line: If you're looking for some lip colors that will brighten up your day and get you pumped for spring these are a great option. For someone who enjoys pastels you're bound to fall in love with the other colors in the line. If you're wanting something more wearable then I recommend these colors. The formula is very comfortable, not the most long wearing but for quick wash of color they're great! :-)

Spot it & Buy it: T.J.Maxx Makeup Finds! (Too Faced & Kat Von D!)

Discounted Higher End Brands!

At the end of December I took a stroll to T.J.Maxx, I needed to get some last minute Christmas shopping done and glance over the makeup section of course! ;-) There were so many brands on a great discount! I saw a lot of Butter London products that I might go back for but this time around I hit the jackpot on Too Faced & Kat Von D!

I'm not sure how recent these products were released but who cares... it's less than $10! haha. I do want to stress to check the products to make sure they haven't been tampered with. I saw some that were broken into so always double check!

So lets get into details! First off we have the Too Faced Glitter Glaze in Goldie Rocks. It's a cream glitter coat that can be used as base or on top of eyeshadow for that extra pop of something special. Super creamy and pigmented, love it! It has a doe foot applicator to simplify our lives ;-) Next up we have the Kat Von D Foiled Love Lipstick in Beranice. The packaging is stunning! If I'm not mistaking the Studded Lipsticks replaced this line so it's not too old. I only found this color, a shimmery red, hopefully I can find some other ones soon!

Here's a close up of the details, it's so pretty!

Here are the products swatched! The lipstick is a really beautiful color, so smooth and pretty wearable for being foiled.

Alright so there you have it, these are the products I found at my local T.J.Maxx! Make sure to check out your local T.J.Maxx, Ross and Marshall's to see what hidden treasures you can find. If you spot anything good make sure to leave me a comment with a heads up! :-)

Swatches: E.L.F Studio Moisturizing Lipsticks! (New Colors!)

Three New Shades!

I'm truly excited for this post! Eyes Lips Face released three NEW colors within their Studio Moisturizing Lipstick line and they are crazy beautiful! I've reviewed these last year when they first released and loved them! Just to quickly describe them, they are: creamy, hydrating, vanilla scented and wears decently! These are only $3 each, super affordable. These new colors are to die for btw!

The packaging also changed since I first reviewed them and it's WAY better haha. It's a lot sleeker looking and I love the color indication on the bottom of the tube. 

Here are the swatches! You can tell how creamy this product is just by the swatch. Plus, it's pretty opaque in 1-2 swipes! It feels amazing on, very hydrating so this would be a great product for the winter time. Let's get into lip swatches :-)

*Wine Tour- a gorgeous wine- burgundy shade! This one is my my favorite and a must have for sure!

*Crazy Cranberry- a berry red shade, really pretty as well! They have a cranberry shade in their matte line too but if you prefer a glossy finish this is the one for you.

*Orange Dream- a true orange... pretty scary I wont lie! haha. I love how saturated the color is but honestly it's not the most flattering. It's a great color to have for Halloween and such.

These are the three new shades! If you like what you see make sure to place your order on eyeslipsface.com :-) 

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe of Mac Rebel Lipstick!

Get The Look For Less!

I'm pretty positive that Rebel is Mac's best seller! I mean... it's gorgeous so I completely understand why! ;-) One of my first posts ever was a dupe alert for the same lipstick but I realized that the dupe wasn't too accessible nowadays. But don't be alarmed, I found another one that I'm sure you can find at your local drugstore and it's less than $5!

Here's a closeup of the colors, pretty spot on huh? The Wet n Wild Fergie lipstick is in the color Ferguson Crest Cabernet, a beautiful rich berry color that makes your lips look so luscious! It's a bit creamier and more glossy than Rebel but honestly on the lips they look identical. The wear time is about 4 hours before you have to reapply, plus the formula is extremely comfy on the lips. Here are some swatches:

Gorgeous! Now lets get into the lip swatches :-)

Rebel is on the left and Ferguson Crest Cabernet is on the right. I highly recommend you wear a lip liner with either lipstick because they tend to bleed out of your lip lines. 

Bottom line: Wet n Wild is the way to go! Mac lipsticks are $16 each... they are amazing but I'm in the "just married, gotta save money" phase of my life so every penny counts haha. I'd say go for the $4 lipstick because it's an amazing formula and the color is suitable for anyone! Every time I wear it I get compliments which is always nice. Make sure to pick up, I'm sure you'd look beautiful wearing it! :-)