Review: NYX Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie!

NYX's Newest Lip Product!

The Jumbo Lip Balms have struck again! NYX recently released they version of them, called the Chunky Dunk Hydrating Lippie... how cute is that name!? Haha. They currently have 12 shades to choose from, from nudes all the way to berries. The site claims that these will give you sheer wash of color that is buildable. Out of all the jumbo lip balms I've tried (which is a lot!) these were one of the most sheer. I love color and vibrant lip products so with that said these weren't my personal favorite. I can see how many would like'em though because they are perfect for minimal makeup looks.

These retail for $6 each, I managed to get 25% off with the coupon code Welcome25 when I placed my order online so it wasn't too bad. The color payoff within the ones that I purchased wasn't consistent. I was surprised to find that the nude and berry were more pigmented than the pink one. They are hydrating so I do give them that! Your lips will feel amazing after using these. My issue with that is these are really creamy, so even though they're hydrating they move around and just rub off easily. The tip of the nude shade broke off as soon as I swatched it, I just tried to put it back together for the picture above haha. So sometimes a creamy product isn't always the best. Other than that, these are pretty good for just a wash of color. The berry shade was the only one that was buildable which is expected for being a darker color. Here are the swatches:

From left to right:

*Peach Fuzzy- a nude with peach tones, the creamiest of the bunch which you can tell by swatch haha. Goes on smooth and looks amazing with natural and smoked out looks!

*Watermelon Cooler-  a rose pink, my least favorite from the bunch. It's too close to my lip color so it really just gave off a shine and that's it.

*Berry Mojito- a fuchsia pink with berry tones, this one wasn't too opaque at first. It took a few swipes to get it to look like the tube. But I love colors like these so I'll be using it quite often!

Here are the lip swatches:

These aren't meant to be balms or stains so they don't have any menthol scent/taste. The glossy finish is something I really like about these, most Jumbo Lip Balms don't leave this type of shine behind. They last about 2 hours before you have to reapply.

 

Bottom line: If you're wanting something sheer that is low maintenance than this product is for you! I personally prefer bright colors that are opaque in just 1-2 swipes. Don't get me wrong, for work and days that I don't want to look too done up I will use Peach Fuzzy or Watermelon Cooler. I like the fact that I can use these on the go without having to use a mirror. So it has its pros and cons. Since the Butter Glosses and Lipsticks were so raved about (well deserved I might add!) I thought this would be similar but it's not. I don't plan on repurchasing any other shades, I'm content with the 3 I have. :-)











Review: Milani Lip Intense Liquid Color!

Bright & Beautiful!

I'm so excited about these Milani Lip Intense Liquid Colors! They are quickly becoming my new favorite liquid lipstick/gloss. Milani has come out with a few new products: eyeliner, blushes, glosses, stains and nail polish for spring 2014! I love it when brands release new lines for the season and Milani never disappoints. I ordered a few things from milanicosmetics.com that I will be reviewing soon once I get a chance to try them out. But... as soon as I got my package these stood out to me and I just had to test them out immediately!

I'll start off by saying that I love the packaging. It's not bulky and the gold accents are growing on me. I really like the shape of it too, definitely makes it stand out! The wand is also really great. It's a flat rectangular sponge tip so its perfect for precise application. I was able to outline my lips without a problem. The line has 4 colors to choose from and I'm kinda sad I didn't order them all at once (to save on shipping! haha) I chose 2 colors that I knew for sure I would wear. They are $6.49 each so it can get a bit pricey if your buying 2or 3. They are available online and at your local drugstore! Here are the swatches on my lips:

On the left is "Fiery Coral" and on the right is "Pink Rave". Don't they look amazing? Milani claims that its highly pigmented with the shine of a gloss and the longevity of a lipstick... and I completely agree! The formula is thin which is something I didn't expect. Normally liquid lipsticks are on the thicker side to the point where you can feel them. These on the other hand are a nice thin formula and really comfortable on the lips. Its crazy pigmented too! The opacity you see in the pictures took only one swipe across the lips. I'm just in aw with the color payoff you get! They last a decent amount of time, about 4 hours before you have to reapply. It's a velvet matte finish, so it leaves a bit of a shine but doesn't move around once dry. It's not drying or super moisturizing, it simply feels really nice on!

 

Bottom line: I 100% recommend these lip colors! Like the name states... they are intense! I think its worth the price because they are really good. They have a nice sweet smell that isn't overpowering. Plus they colors are right up my alley, bright! Milani hit the jackpot with these liquid lip colors. It's the perfect combination between a gloss and a lipstick. I can't wait to use these in the spring and summer. My only complaint is that the line only has 4 colors. Hopefully Milani adds more colors soon! :-)



Review: ELF Moisturizing Lipsticks!

My New Favorite Lipsticks!

Lipsticks are one of my favorite beauty products! My go-to makeup look is a natural face with a pop of color on the lips. I always say "I collect them" but that's my excuse for buying every color out there! I was excited to see that Eyeslipsface.com had new lipsticks for their studio line ( my favorite!). The site also had a 50% off sale one everything so I made sure to grab a few things that I will later review. I'm a little bummed that I only ordered three because these are AMAZING! Lets start off with packaging: it's sturdy, sleeker looking than the other lipsticks elf sells and the color on the packaging matches the tube. My only complaint is that one of my lipsticks got ruined because they don't tend to lock when twisted all the way down like most other lipsticks. So it twisted right back up and got smashed into the cap. Other than that I have no complaints with packaging. Now as far as the formula: it's super creamy, has great color payoff and smell good too! They have a vanilla scent which kinda reminds me of Mac lipsticks. The claim for these lipsticks is that they have a velvety, satin texture that glides on the lips but still leaves a nice shine. I completely agree with the feel of these lipsticks. The glide on super smooth and its practically opaque in one swipe. The color selection they offer is great, it covers from the nudes to the reds and everything in between. They are also long wearing, I don't find myself having to reapply as much throughout the day.

Here are some swatches of the colors that I have. From left to right: Wink Pink, Flirty & Fabulous and Rosy-Go-Round. ( Click to enlarge ) You can for sure notice the shine it leaves on the lips!

Bottom line: For only $3 each ($1.50 if you catch them on sale!) these lipsticks are amazing! Definitely my new favorite lipsticks. I can't wait to start using the brighter colors in the Spring and Summer time. And.... yes, I will be buying all the colors! I'm not a fan of the $1 lipsticks they sell nor the mineral lipsticks. I recommend to pass on those and spend your money on these because the quality is there. :-)