Must Haves: ColourPop x KathleenLights Lippie Stix in Aquarius & Taurus!

New Loves!

I've come to the conclusion that anything that KathleenLights releases with ColourPop I need! :-) She speaks to me in terms of makeup! Plus how can you say no to ColourPop prices when these Lippie Stix are only $5 each? Obsessed!
Aquarius and Taurus were recently released and I quickly got my hands on them. The colors are simply stunning + I'm an Aquarius and my BFF is a Taurus so...pretty much meant to be! haha.

Aquarius is a creme formula which is so comfy on the lips! This color is so easy to wear, such a dainty nude that I have nothing like. Taurus is definitely my favorite! It's a matte finish which ColourPop does matte so well! It's comfortable and super long wearing. This color is so cool! It's a yellow brown which looks scary at first glance but when I wear it I don't want to take it off! :-)

Here are some lip swatches! Below is a look I wore when I went on a date with my Hubby! When you get a compliment from the husband you know that lippie is a keeper, haha.

If you haven't tried ColourPop before I encourage you to do so! The prices are unbeatable and the fact that they collab with some of my favorite Youtubers is amazing. I'm loving these Lippie Stix and I can't wait to see who they will collab with next! :-)

Review: ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip in Trap & Mars!

Great Colors!

If you don't know now you know! ;-) ColourPop released a ton of shades within their newest line called the Ultra Matte Lip and they're only $6! Now... even though they are some of the most affordable liquid lipsticks in the beauty world I'm here to give you my honest thoughts on the product (any product) regardless of the price. Let's get into it! :-)

The wand is pretty standard. The packaging overall is really simple and cute. I heard that others had issues with the product leaking but I haven't experienced that myself. The formula is so runny and thin. I didn't mind it at first because you couldn't feel it on the lips. Once it dried my lips looked so dry even though they didn't feel that way. All the fines lines were emphasized... it just didn't look flattering. I will say the formula is extremely long-wearing! Once they're on they don't move one bit.

Here's a swatch before drying. They are so opaque and just so pigmented which is awesome. You do have to be careful though because like I said before, they don't move. If you mess up it's really hard to take off.

Here are the swatches! :-) The color to the left is Trap and I adore this color! It's so fun and grungy but as you can already tell all the lines in my lips are super visible. It just looks like the life was sucked out of my lips which I don't appreciate. The color on the right is Mars which is so my color! The color is so bright and gorgeous but again the lipstick just settles into every nook and cranny.

Bottom line: I'm torn. I love the colors but the formula is not my favorite. It's completely matte which can end up looking and feeling drying which I stay away from. The price is great but I would rather pay a little more and get something I love. What are your thoughts? Do you like them? Leave me your comment down below! :-)

Review: ColourPop Super Shock Highlighter in Avalon & Wisp!

Highlight For Days!

ColourPop is killing the makeup game! They are releasing product after product and my pockets are feeling it haha. But the great thing is that ColourPop is an affordable brand! They released an entire line of highlighters for only $8 each... not bad right?! I ordered two just to try them out and they are amazing! So if you've been eyeing them I'll tell you right now that they are worth it! :-)

I went with two unique colors, great summer options. On the left is Avalon which is a gorgeous bronze color. On the right is Wisp which is a pretty champagne color. This is the one I've been using the most!

The formula is so cool! When I compare them to the shadows these are silkier. There's no shimmer nor glitter, just pure metallic goodness which is awesome. A little goes a long way so these pots will last you forever! I find the best way to apply them is with my fingers. They last all day on their own and since it's a cream product your can top them with your favorite powder highlighter for extra shine! Let's get into swatches:

Avalon would be a beautiful bronze glow in the summer time! It looks intense but when blended out it gives your cheeks a gorgeous golden color. I would wear it alone, with no bronzer nor blush. Wisp is more for everyday, great universal shade that would look amazing on all skintones in my opinion. Wisp is my favorite from the two and it's a must have! Here's a pic of me wearing it. I loooove the sheen it gives my cheeks!

Bottom line: The formula is so good! I'm a fan of these highlighters and the price tag is unbeatable. There's so many colors to choose from so there's something for everyone. Overall, it's a hit in my book and I would recommend them! :-)

Swatches: ColourPop Super Shock Shadows in Nillionaire & Coconut! (Summer Collection!)

New From ColourPop!

Hello my loves! It's been a while since I sat down to write a post and I was craving it so bad haha. My life has been a little hectic with family flying in, baby shower planning, getting our new home ready for move in... and many other blessings! :-) Just wanted to quickly give you guys an update just in case I don't post as often as I'd like.
Let's get into today's post which I'm super stoked about! ColourPop released their summer collection and I ordered two of their new Super Shock Shadows. If you haven't heard about ColourPop they are such cool brand and very affordable! Definetely one of my favorite brands at the moment.

I ordered Nillionaire and Coconut and these are some stunning shades! Coconut is a little out of my comfort zone but that's what I love about ColourPop... for only $5 you try new things and it won't leave you broke haha.

Nillionaire is a golden-bronze shade, great neutral but what makes it fun is the multicolored glitters it has. I wore this color and I'm glad to report that the glitters stay put and the overall shadow lasts all day long! If you love metallic shades Coconut is a must have! It's so smooth, no glitters and just so rich in pigment... pretty much flawless! haha. It would make an amazing lid shade for a blue smokey eye, can't wait to play with it more.

Here's a look I did wearing Nillionaire all over the lid and some warm matte shades in the crease from a palette I'll be reviewing soon ;-)

Bottom line:  These shadows are lovely and fun for the summer time! You can't go wrong for only $5. Hope these swatches were helpful! :-)

Swatches: ColourPop Super Shock Shadows! (New Shades!)

Limited Edition Shades Now Permanent!

ColourPop is constantly releasing new shadows and just like Pokemon I wan't to catch'em all! haha. During the holidays they came out with a few limited edition sets which I passed on since I only wanted maybe one or two colors from each set. But now some of those limited edition shades are being sold separately and *drum roll please*... they are permanent! I have four new shades that I added to my collection, a mixture of old and new. I wanted to share the swatches with you today because these colors are stunning!

 Here's an overview of the shades. As soon as I saw the bottom two I knew I needed them in my life!

 Here are the names for reference :-)

The first two shades were a bit on the sheer side but still pretty. I'm so in love with the last two, LaLa and Drift! They look amazing together too or just alone all over the lid! I used Drift all over the lid for a burgundy smokey eye and I received so many compliments. The best part? They don't crease! I'm such a fan of ColourPop and for only $5 each you can't go wrong! I hope these swatches were helpful. :-)

Here's a look I created using La La as my lid shade! Lasted the entire day, from work all the way to dancing the night away ;-)

Swatches: ColourPop Lippie Stix in Lumiere!

Lovely Shade!

ColourPop has quickly become one of my favorite brands when it comes to lipsticks! They have all the trendy colors you can think of and the best part? They are only $5! Recently two of my favorite beauty enthusiasts on YouTube collabed with ColourPop to create their very own lipstick. Kathleen from KathleenLights was one of them and you wouldn't believe how excited I was! I've been watching her for years now and to see someone that I admire get this opportunity is simply amazing. Annnnd she's latina haha gotta represent! ;-)

 I reviewed & swatched a few colors from the original line so make sure to check out that post too!

The shade is called Lumiere which is french for "lights", clever huh? It's a beautiful dusty mauve-pink that seems wearable for anyone. It's a matte finish which are pretty long wearing. This color released at the perfect time because it's said to be a dupe for the Nars Audacious Lipstick in Anna! Get the look for less for only $5. Let's get into the lip swatch :-)

On me it looks a bit more pink than mauve which I love! It wears really well and isn't drying.

This collab was a great one! I love being able to support Kathleen and getting a great lipstick out of it. Have you tried it? If so leave your thoughts down below :-)

Review: ColourPop Lippie Stix! (Satin & Mattes!)

Lippies With Attitude!

So as you can tell by the picture I gave in! haha. I've been hearing so many great things about the ColourPop Lippie Stix so I decided to place an order a few weeks ago. I love the ColourPop shadows so I definitely had high hopes for these. They are only $5 each so it didn't set me back much at all, plus they offer free shipping on orders of $30 or more.

They have a few different finishes but I stuck with the satins and mattes! It wasn't on purpose though, it just so happened that the bold colors were satins and mattes and we all know how much I love a bold lip! I love their packaging, it's really cute and different! The tube is really sturdy, not cheap feeling by any means. I love that you don't have to fuss with sharpening since they are twistable. 

Let's start with the two satin colors! The formula on these is really nice and comfortable. They last about 5 hours before you notice any fading. I do recommend to use an anti feathering lip liner like the one from Milani to avoid the color from bleeding. The shape of  the lippie makes it super simple to apply, with precision which is important with these colors! I heard that they had a sweet vanilla scent... honestly some do and the rest smell more like plastic which is a bummer.
Here are lip swatches:

*Wifey- a bright lavender pink, not my favorite because it's not the most flattering on my skintone. It went on really smooth though and honestly the name was just too cute!
*Flawless- a deep violet-berry, definitely one of my favorites! Love the color for fall and it's pretty similar to Mac's Rebel but much more affordable. Must have color!

Now we have the mattes! The formula on these is beautiful, a true matte! They are slightly drying upon application so a lip balm is a must. These stay on like super glue... or close to it haha. If you're looking for a super long wearing lipstick this is a great one. For that reason please excuse the lip swatches, it was so hard to swatch them one after another haha. But at least you get the idea of what the colors looks like on ;-)

*Heart On- a bright magenta, such a stunning color! I really love this one, it's a great year round shade.
*Bossy- a blue based red, really pretty and makes your teeth look ultra white!

*Bichette- a deeper wine shade, I was really excited about this color but after wearing it I noticed it wasn't the most unique. Still a pretty color for this time of year though!

*Creature- a blackened burgundy, I was a bit nervous about this one because it looked so dark online, it's more wearable than I thought but you will need a liner with this one for an even color.

Bottom line: For $5 you can't go wrong! The shade range is wide and they recently added some fun colors that I'm hoping to get my hands on soon. They have matching lip liners called "Lippie Pencils" for each Lippie Stix for the same price. I decided to pass on them at first because I personally don't wear liners too often but I do recommend them for the deeper shades for better color payoff and a more precise look! Overall, packaging + formula gets an A+! ColourPop is such a cool brand, make sure to give them a try! :-)

Review: ColourPop Super Shock Shadows! (+Swatches!)

Intense Color!

Curiosity should be my middle name! (haha) Lately I noticed a lot of my favorite you tubers mention the ColourPop brand and how unique their shadows were. Then they mentioned they were only $5... I placed my order right then and there! If you're interested you can order some from colourpop.com and they're offering free shipping on orders of $30+! I gravitated towards the metallic shades but they have a few finishes to choose from. The color selection is also amazing! There's a great range of neutral and a bunch of bold, vivid colors. The consistency of these is very unique, kinda hard to explain almost! I initially thought they were powder shadows but after the first swipe I noticed it was more of a cream shadow. It has a cooling effect to them which is what makes them so different. 

Hopefully you can kinda tell what the consistency is like with this picture haha. The beautiful snake print it comes with disappears as soon as you swatch it. The pigmentation on these is amazing! They work as bases and as a stand alone shadow. I do think that to complete a look you do need to dab into other palettes for some matte shades for definition and dimension purposes. Other than that....these shadows have blown my mind, something you need to try out yourself! :-)

Here's the first bunch of colors I ordered! These are the more neutral colors. The packaging on these is so cute! The name and finish of the shadow are the bottom which I like. You do need to be mindful of screwing the cap on tightly, if not these will dry out.

The best way to use these is with your fingers for more of an intense look or with a synthetic brush.

Here are the swatches:

*Game Face-  a warm bronze shade, super pretty! This is the color that sparked my order. It looks more intense in the pot but goes on a bit sheer on the eye.

*Get Lucky-  a liquid gold color... perfect as a lid shade! I always include a gold color in any eye shadow order because its my favorite color to wear. This one is different from the rest because its more yellow based.

*Sequin-  a rose- copper shade... stunning! This is one of my favorite colors and looks flawless on!

Here are the bold colors I choose this time around. I'm more of a neutrals girl but the color selection looked so tempting! 

Look at that purple in the pot... gorgeous!

Here are the swatches:

*Dare- a beautiful bright purple with what seems to be blue flecks of glitter. The glitter doesn't show up on the eye at all. The color is amazing though!

*Empire- a deep emerald with with green flecks of shimmers. The glitter adheres better on this one. This color seemed brighter, less jewel tone online but its pretty nonetheless.

*Krinkle- a silver-teal shade with silver shimmers... one of my favorites! It has a cool chrome aspect to it and looks different in certain lighting. The pigmentation was amazing on this one.

*Cricket- a plumy brown with multi color shimmers, another one of my favorites! This one pairs perfect with Game Face and Sequin!

Bottom line: The formula is so unique that its worth giving a try! They are super affordable, drugstore prices for a great quality product. They came in cute box with a lovely personalized note that stole my heart haha. I love when companies add something special to the orders because it makes you feel like a valued customer instead of an order number. These are cruelty free and made in the U.S.A which is awesome! In my eyes this company stands out for multiple reasons. I highly recommend them! :-)