Review: Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick in Sinful Cinnamon!

A Bit Of Cinnamon For The Fall!

I have a total of three of the NEW Buxom Big &Sexy Bold Gel Lipsticks, make sure to check out my first impressions on the first two I purchased by clicking here! :-) I loved the formula so much that I decided to get the other color I was eyeing, Sinful Cinnamon. Each lippie is $22 so it's definitely a "treat yo self" type of product haha. The line is divided into Satin and Mattes and they come in the coolest packaging... pure awesomeness!
Sinful Cinnamon is a matte lipstick and the Buxom formula is so comfortable! It's opaque and creamy which is the definition of a good lipstick. But because it's so creamy it's not the most longwearing. I personally don't mind reapplying. If I'm looking for something super long lasting I would wear a liquid lipstick instead. It's a little hard to apply too because the shape of the lipstick is bigger than the norm, it's on the chubby side so precision is hard to achieve. The color is gorgeous nonetheless so all the flaws go out the window haha.

Here's is a swatch, just one swipe across. It's so smooth with great color payoff right off the bat. This color is so pretty too, a great brown-nude shade! At first there's a slight sheen on the lips, more of a satin finish but it ends up looking matte after a while. I don't find it to be drying at all and that's the main selling point for me when it comes to mattes.

Bottom line: I love this color and formula! It's a great everyday shade and Sinful Cinnamon just sounds so appropriate for fall! :-)

Must Haves: Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipsticks! (Matte 1993 & Matte Bittersweet!)

Best Matte Formula!

You guys know that my favorite matte lipsticks are the Maybelline Creamy Mattes...these may be just a little bit better! haha. The Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipsticks are pretty much amazing! They retail for $22 ( I know... I know!) but they are totally worth it. The colors I chose are so unique to my collection and the formula is just superb. How so? Let's get into that! ;-)

The packaging is so cool like pretty much all Urban Decay products. They feel and look expensive which I can appreciate (treat yo self!).

I instantly picked 1993 because it looked so different, it's a medium brown with a hint of grey and I love it! I actually found a drugstore dupe for it, if you'd like to know more on that make sure to check out this post! :-)
Bittersweet was the other one that caught my attention. It's a gorgeous bright cooler purple, not too pink nor too dark... just right!

Here are some lip swatches! Similar to the Maybelline Creamy Mattes the formula is so smooth, pretty much glides on like butter. What makes this formula better is the color payoff. One time around the lips and you have full on color without being patchy whatsoever! I was so impressed by that and the best part is that they last a good 4-5 hours. They never leave my lips feeling dry, my lips actually feel really hydrated throughout the day. This is the most comfortable formula in the matte lippie world that I've tried!

I hope they release more colors in the future because I need a few more in my life haha. I'm really excited about this line and highly recommend them! :-)

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: City Color Cosmetics Be Matte Lipsticks in Queenii & Denise!

Super Long-wearing!

I recently hauled a few things from City Color Cosmetics including these lipsticks. They're matte, $4.99 and really good! They have tons of shades to choose from... 36 to be exact so you're bound to find a shade to love. The formulation is very different from most matte lipsticks and I'm very impressed! :-)

Funny story, without realizing it I picked some cool shade names. Queenii is the top swatch and during highschool my friends use to call me Queeny haha pretty close huh? Denise is the bottom swatch which happens to be my sister-in-law's name. I guess me and these lippies were meant to be! ;-)

I really love how the lipstick looks on, it looks even better after hours of wear. It lasts the entire day so if you're looking for a long-wear lipstick this is a great option! They do tug upon application, they don't glide across the lips. But once they meld into the lips they feel amazing and moisturizing for the rest of the day. Your lips don't stay tacky like with most lipsticks, these actually settle into your lips like a stain which contributes to the wear time! 

Bottom line: The formula is different but in a good way! I really enjoy it and appreciate how long they last. They're also really affordable so it's a win win. Make sure to check these out on citycolorcosmetics.com. :-)

Dupe Alert: Drugstore Dupe Of The Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993!

Splurge or Save?

Urban Decay recently released a whole new matte line within their Revolution Lipsticks and they are outstanding! Being the makeup lover that I am and bargain lover at that I decided to look through my lippies and I actually found a pretty close dupe to 1993! I'm so excited for this post because on the lips the two are super similar! $6 VS $22... you decide! ;-)

Urban Decay Matte Revolution Lipstick in 1993 is such a cool color that I thought it would be difficult to dupe but Madeline's Color Sensational The Buffs Lipstick in Touchable Taupe is in the same color family! They both have that gray, cooler undertone which is trending right. The difference between the two is the finish. Touchable Taupe isn't a matte but with a bit of powder you can matte it out. Maybe you prefer a cream finish? Touchable Taupe is a great choice...Maybelline is the best at drugstore lipsticks! :-)
Let's get into swatches!

1993 is on the top and Touchable Taupe on the bottom. Pretty close huh? This is what they look like on:

The Urban Decay formula is superb! For being a matte it feels amazing on the lips. I'll have a review on the lippies I own from that line soon, stay tuned! ;-) The Maybelline lipstick is creamy as well. I love that it's so accessible too!
Both of them are pretty darn amazing, hope this post helps if you've been looking for a dupe. ;-)

Swatches: Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipsticks! (New Shades!)

New Shades!

*sigh* I'm in love... completely in love with these new Maybelline Color Sensational Creamy Mattes Lipstick shades! This is one of my favorite matte formula when it comes to lipsticks and Maybelline does colors right! If you thought the original shades were gorgeous, wait till you see these! :-)

These retail for about $5-$6 depending on where you find them. About a month ago Ulta had BOGO sale + $3.50 off of $10 + free shipping! I made separate transactions and let's just say I got these for dirt cheap! :-D 

There's about 10 new shades but these were the ones that spoke to me... they are just so beautiful! If you haven't tried these before I'll give you some quick details. They are super creamy, very opaque and keeps your lips hydrated! It's one of the most comfortable feeling mattes in the market( high-end or drugstore!)

Here are the swatches on my hand, just one swipe across! Now let's get into lip swatches:

*Clay Crush- one of my faves from the new shades! It's a gorgeous terracotta nude, so flattering! 

*Vibrant Violet- a bright purple. I love that this color is part of the line, remind me a lot of Mac's Heroin!

*Blushing Pout- a light neutral pink. I thought I was going to really love this one but from all the ones I've tried this is the only one that went on patchy. A lip liner would do the trick though.
*Pink N Chic- a bright pink shade, really pretty! It went on really smooth and the color payoff was awesome!

*All Fired Up- a beautiful reddish pink.... love! This is another fave and so unique to the drugstore. 

Do you have any favorites from this line? Definitely leave me a comment down below letting me know! I hope these swatches were helpful. :-)

Review: Sephora Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color in Rose Luster!

My New Obsession!

Sephora released a few new shades within their Sephora Luster Matte Long-Wear Lip Color line and Rose Luster caught my eye immediately! So during the sale I ordered it and I'm loving it! I have two other colors that I reviewed so make sure to check out that post for more info! The formula is pretty good, it's definetely long wearing but it requires a some patience to make sure the application is flawless because these are PIG-MEN-TED!

Rose Luster is a gorgeous mix between a pink and red! It's matte but still has a sheen to it which looks so pretty. The formula is super moisturizing but because of that it tends to transfer easily the first few hours. So touch ups are needed but this color is worth it!

Bottom line: I highly recommend this lovely shade! The formula is awesome and the price isn't bad either. This shade is the definition of spring and summer and with a tan... gorgeous! :-)

Swatches: Jordana Cosmetics Modern Matte Lipsticks! ( New Shades!)

Six New Shades!

Jordana Cosmetics recently expanded their Modern Mattes line and I have the six new shades to share with you today! If you're looking for more details + swatches on the original shades make sure to check out my review by clicking here! :-) But to sum up my feelings on this formula... pure love! haha. These lippies are so creamy, long wearing and the best part? Only $2.49! I use these lipsticks all the time, specially for work because once they're on they don't budge at all. These are amazing and I love that they released these new colors so quickly!

The first picture was taken with flash which shows the true colors of the lipsticks. I love all the new shades, specially the first four because they are on the muted side. These colors are all fun and perfect year round shades...I just can't get over the fact that they're only $2.49!

I did purchase them directly from the Jordana Website as soon as they released so I can't confirm when they will available at your local drugstore but hopefully soon. :-)

Here are the swatches! From left to right:
*Matte Whisper- a brown-mauve shade, really beautiful! It's along the lines of the Marsala family.

*Matte Innocent- a creamy beige-nude, one of my favorites! I've been wanting a shade like this for a minute. It's really different but looks stunning on.

*Matte Goddess- a bright pink with lilac tones, really pretty!

*Matte Divine- a light baby pink, it's extremely light for me to wear alone but topped with a gloss it looks amazing.

*Matte Gorgeous- a wine shade, always a shade I gravitate to and with this formula it's a great one!

*Matte Ambition- a blue based red, super flattering and a classic shade to add to your collection.

If you fell in love with the Modern Mattes line like I did make sure to get your hands on these six new shades because they are everything! I can't wait to create some looks and add the finishing touches with one these lippies! :-)

Review: Rimmel Show Off Lip Velvet! (Meteoric Matte & Burning Lava!)

Great Formula!

Rimmel London is participating in the matte trend with their new Show Off Lip Velvet! I'm personally loving the matte trend and I'm on the search to find the best formula so I decided to give these a try :-) They're actually one of the most affordable in the market at about $5 each. There's five shades in the line and I have two to share with you!
They're packaged just like their lacquer formula but with a matte feel to them. The pigmentation is outstanding! In just one swipe you get bold, opaque color, such a fan of the formula! They are very similar to the NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams but with a bit more color pay off to them and (hurts to admit haha) more comfortable! The NYX ones are one of my faves in the matte lip cream department but I'm kinda surprised with these, in a good way!

The applicator is pretty awesome, it has a little dent where the product settles, just enough to go around your lips once. I find that these don't actually dry to the fullest which helps with how comfortable they feel. They stay slightly emollient so your lips don't feel dry at all. That also becomes an issue because after a few hours the color tends to feather out the lip lines so it doesn't look as crisp as when your first applied. But these two colors are GORGEOUS! So the feathering doesn't bother me too much haha. I do recommend to wear a lip liner with them.

Here are the swatches. The pigmentation is amazing, look how bright and vibrant they look! They last a good 6 hours. They feel so good on the lips and personally I think they make your lips look better and even! Lets get into lip swatches:

*Meteoric Matte- a stunning berry shade, definetely a must have! Wears beautifully and feels even better on!

*Burning Lava- a bright red, classic color!

Bottom line: I'm obsessed with these! The price is unbeatable and they compare to highend lip creams I've tried that are triple price or more. The only thing you need to make these perfect is a lip liner to prevent the feathering... other than that these are a drugstore gem! I truly hope that they release a ton more colors because I love'em!  :-)

Review: NYX Matte Lipsticks!

Most Long-wearing!

A few months back when I was in my "bridezilla" stage I went on a mission to find the perfect lipstick shade for my Wedding Day. So... somehow I ended up with six of the NYX Matte Lipsticks in my possession haha. I wanted a pretty neutral pink shade for my big day and NYX had such a great shade range, plus they were only $6 each! (plus an additional % off!) Granted, I didn't end up wearing any of these that day but these turned into one of my favorite matte lipstick formula for days that I want something to stay put.

The color payoff of these lipsticks is insane! Just one swipe and you get amazing pigmentation. What I love about the formula is that it goes on smooth but it's on the drier side (in a good way!) which makes them stay on forever! It doesn't dry out your lips at all. I wore one of the colors on my birthday and after eating, drinking, laughing etc it was still there! It didn't seem to breakdown easily like other matte lipsticks I own.

Here are the colors I chose! If you compare these to other lipsticks in the market these a truer matte finish. Any sheen in the lip swatches is most likely the lip balm I wore because lip swatches are hell for your lips haha.

*Alabama- a brick red, really beautiful on! It makes your teeth look ultra white because it's blue toned. I also go it because Judy from It'sJudyTime wears it a lot on her vlogs haha. 

*Natural- a mauve pink, great every day shade.

*Perfect Red- a brighter red shade, great one for the Holidays and special occasions. Really love this one!

*Tea Rose- a brighter mauve pink, super pretty! Perfect shade for the days that you have a deeper eye look.

*Whipped Caviar- a muted neutral pink. I thought I was going to wear this one on my Wedding Day for sure but found another one I loved more. Pretty shade nontheless haha.

*Aria- a bright violet shade... my favorite! In certain lights it looks slightly blue which I think is so unique! This is the shade I wore on my birthday and it lasted all day. Show stopper :-)

Bottom line- The formula is amazing! You can find these at Ulta on sale more often than not which is great for my bargain shoppers. The range of colors is very extensive so you'll definitely find a color you'll love. These aren't the creamiest matte lipsticks if compared to the Maybelline Creamy Mattes but that's OK. Unlike those, these don't budge nor transfer so its a lipstick that you can put on and not worry about for the rest of your day! :-)

Review: Milani Color Statement Moisture Matte Lipsticks!

More Matte Lippies!

You would think with all the matte lipsticks I've being reviewing lately I would be over this trend... but I'm not! haha. Matte lipsticks are a hit with me, specially the formulas that are done right. Milani released their version which they called the Color Statement Moisture Mattes. There's a total of  eight shades in the line and I have three to review for you! They retail for $6 each and come in the signature (and gorgeous!) gold packaging. These are the fanciest looking lipsticks at the drugstore haha.

Milani claims that the formula not only feels great on but it's also long wearing. It definetely leaves your lips feeling hydrated all the day which I love! The texture reminds me a lot of the Maybelline Creamy Mattes but these are just a tad more matte. They are really comfortable on! I wouldn't say they're long wearing by any means. I find myself having to blot to avoid transfer. They leave a beautiful stain behind which lasts a few good hours but you do need to reapply.

The gold... I can't! haha. I'm obsessed with the packaging. I also love the scent of these. Goodbye to the watermelon scent and hello to a yummy vanilla one!

Here are some swatches! The pigmentation on these is lovely. One swipe and you have full color. Plus the color is buildable so you can have it as bright or sheer as you want! The go on like buttah.

*Matte Naked- a neutral brown pink, a stunning nude that pairs with everything! I've worn it as is and with a gloss, looks so pretty on!

*Matte Diva- a bright hot pink, so bright you guys haha. I wore it to work and received so many compliments. It's a little scary at first but it's such a great color!

*Matte Passion- a red-orange, another beautiful shade! Since it's matte I find it to be more wearable and oddly enough it's very flattering!

Bottom line: The formula is amazing! I would recommend them if you're looking for a matte lipstick that won't dry out your lips. They are very affordable so you'll end up with more than just one haha. Plus who can say no to that gold packaging? ;-)

Review: Jordana Cosmetics Modern Matte Lipsticks! (+ Swatches!)

Affordable Matte Lippies!

Hi everyone!! Today I have an exciting review for you guys on a lipstick line that I have been using non stop lately! These are the Jordana Cosmetics Modern Matte Lipsticks which retail for only $2.49 each... yes just $2.49! You can find them on the Jordana Website ( which offers free shipping on orders over $25!) Walgreen's and Kmart. There's 12 shades in the line at the moment but there's plans for new colors to release at the beginning of Spring which I can't wait for.

They come in color coordinated tubes which is so cute and convenient so you know what color you're getting. They twist up and down but they have a clicking aspect to them like the bh Cosmetics lipsticks I recently reviewed which makes it feel sturdier and gives you a better application.

These are without a doubt really pigmented... I can't believe the color payoff of a $2.49 lipstick! I'm truly impressed! Out of all the matte lipsticks released these are one of my favorites. The formula is so smooth and opaque in 1 to 2 swipes, simply amazing. These are very long wearing! I've put multiple colors to the test and after talking, eating etc they were still there at the end of the day. If compared to the Maybelline Matte Lipsticks I find that these don't have that slip like the Maybelline ones which helps with the longevity. I wouldn't say they're a true matte because on the lips they have the slightest sheen. I would place them in the satin matte category haha. Plus... they have a really yummy vanilla scent!

Among all these wonderful things there's one con I'd like to point out. Even though the formula is so fabulous, it's not consistent within the line. I find that certain shades may look patchy or others may tug a little during application but honestly it's not a deal breaker for me. 

Lets get into the lip swatches:

*Matte Bare- a pink-brown nude shade... gorgeous! This is one my favorites, so creamy and pairs so well with different eye looks!

*Matte Tease- a more pink nude shade, really pretty! So comfortable on the lips.

*Matte Classy- a true mauve shade, another wearable shade. Great for a "my lips but better" look!
*Matte Popular- a really bright pink, great summer shade. This one was slightly patchy though.

*Matte It Girl- a bright fuchsia... love this color! I was most excited for this color but it did tug a bit. I tried to go over the lip swatch to make sure it looked even but it was really hard to perfect.
*Matte Dare- a deeper berry shade, so stunning! I can see this color becoming a favorite for most. It was a bit patchy at first but after building up the color it looked good.

*Matte Pretty- a terracotta shade, really different from the rest which I like. It tugged a bit when applying but that color is worth it!

*Matte Style- a true blue based red, another favorite! It looks so good on and went on really creamy. This color also makes your teeth look ultra white!

Bottom line: Overall I highly recommend these! It's a great affordable line with amazing color payoff. I've tried higher end lipsticks that don't even compare to the quality of these. These are creamy, long wearing and the color selection is pretty extensive. I'm a huge fan! :-)