Dupe Alert: Drugstore Alternatives Of Melted Fig By Too Faced!

Drugstore Gems!

Melted Fig by far is my favorite from the Too Faced Melted line! I was searching through my lippie collection and noticed that I had a few similar colors that I wanted to share with you! These are all affordable options (less than $5!) compared to the $21 price tag of the Melted Fig. This plum-pink color is one of my favorites to wear on a daily basis and makes a perfect transition to fall! 

Each of these have their unique formula but the color itself is as close as you can get, If you're wanting a long wear, matte lipstick I suggest to stick with the original because nothing compares to its formula. If that's not a concern for you than the drugstore versions will be perfect! Lets begin!

*Too faced Liquified Long Wear Lipstick in Melted Fig- here it is in all its glory! (haha) I love the color, the formula, the packaging... everything! I'm super happy that I invested in this shade because it is so wearable and long wearing which is perfect for work! I have a full review on this color and also Melted Fuchsia in separate posts, make sure to check those out. Just wanted to include the original for reference :-)

*Rimmel London Moisture Renew Lipstick in Vintage Pink- this is also one of my favorite drugstore lipsticks because of the formula. It's opposite to the Melted formula because it's far from matte. This one is creamy and hydrating but isn't as long wearing as Melted Fig, The color is pretty darn close, just a hair lighter but gorgeous nonetheless! Rimmel recently reformulated their moisture renew line so I'm not sure if this one is included. I found this one on clearance about a month ago for only $3. I've seen the shades still on clearance at some drugstores so make sure to check them out if you don't have it.

*L.A Girl Glazed Lip Paint in Blushing- this line is said to be a "dupe" for the Melted Lipsticks but the formula is different. They have similar packaging and shades but this is more of a very pigmented gloss, most similar to an OCC Lip Tar. This alternative retails for only $4 and they recently released a bunch of new shades that I will be swatching in the near future so stay tuned for that! ;-) Even though the formula is different I still enjoy it because it's very minty and feels really good on the lips. My only con would be the application. The Melted line has a sponge-tip applicator which makes applying them a dream but these Lip Paints are just a typical squeeze tube which can get messy. With a little caution you can pretty much get the same color... in a gloss form!

I hope you found this post helpful! I know when prestige lines release new products we want them all but then we snap back to reality and realize that maybe we cant afford them all at once (harsh reality haha). I'm a true believer in pampering yourself every once in a while because we all deserve it! But its also great to find some alternatives that maybe you already own or are within your budget whenever we're in a pinch. Let me know if you have any other dupes in the comments, I'd love to know! :-)

Review: bh Party Girl After Hours Palette!

New From bh Cosmetics!

Every time bh Cosmetics comes out with new products I'm always so tempted to give them a try! You can find everything from blushes, eye shadows, lipsticks and much more on bhcosmetics.com. As soon as I saw the bh Party Girl After Hours Palette I placed an order! It retails for for $19.95 but at the time it was on sale for less than $10 which was an amazing deal. The colors in the palette just spoke to me, they seemed so vivid and bright! Here's what the palette looks like:

The packaging is super cute and glamorous! It's a thick cardboard with a magnetic closure. The shadows are about the size of a dime and there's four special colors called "diamond shades" which are full of glitter. This palette would be perfect for special occasions because the the possibilities for looks is endless! Here's a closeup of the colors:

The shade range is awesome but some finishes are better formulated than others. The diamond shades are amazing. I did have difficulty with some of the matte shades showing up. In the pan some of the colors felt so hard which made it difficult to pick up product with a brush. The metallic and shimmer shades were buttery smooth and easy to work with. Overall, I do believe that you need a good color base to be able to use the palette to its full potential. If not, the colors would just look muted and dull which for the Party Girls that's not the look you're going for haha. Here are the swatches by row:

This first row had a few matte shades that were a bit on the dry side. The last three colors are super gorgeous though, especially that orange/brown matte shade (perfect for blending)! The last shade was an awesome highlight shade too. I just which the colorful colors worked just as well.

The second row was a lot better! That first shade is a great silver color, perfect for smokey look. The matte brown was smoother than the other mattes and a great crease color! The fuchsia and periwinkle shades were my favorites from the row because they're so unique and amazing lid colors!

The third row is my favorite as a whole, all the colors were smooth and pigmented! I'm loving the last three colors! The diamond shades in this row work really well. They would make amazing lid shades to brighten up a dark look!

This last row had the prettiest purple shade of the bunch! The black shade next to it was not that pigmented. The blue color towards the end looked darker in the pan but it's also a great shade.

Bottom line: The palette is a mix of hit and miss textures but the colors that do work they are amazing! For the price its a great palette! It's definitely not a palette for everyday use due to the color selection but for those night outs it would get the job done. With a great color base you shouldn't have an issue using the palette. Overall I give it a B! ;-)

Review: E.L.F Mineral Pressed Mineral Bronzer!

So Silky!

Hey everyone! Hope you're having an amazing day! I'm getting my things sorted in my new home and finally found my camera haha. I have a bunch of new items to review so stay tuned for that! They just keep piling up... but hey, I'm a makeup lover! ;-) Today we have a review on the NEW E.L.F Mineral Pressed Mineral Bronzers that I purchased from eyeslipsface.com. They retail for $5 each, at the time the mineral line was 50% off so I got a great deal on them. There's four shades total in the line and I must say, they are amazing!

Three out of the four would work as bronzers on my skin tone and one of them would make a gorgeous highlight! On my skin two out of the four look matte which is a plus in my book. I really like that the line offers mattes and shimmers. The darkest shade in the line would also suite medium-deep skin tones so the color range is also great!

I love the Mineral Pressed Blushes and I initially thought these would be very similar in formula but they do differ. These are super soft to the touch which causes plenty of fall out. It's really easy to make yourself look muddy because the brush collects a lot of product with just one swipe. I would suggest to always tap your brush on your hand before application that way its easier to blend.

I'm loving the tones the line has to offer! There's more gray cool tones, peachy tones and red tones which makes the line very versatile. You can use one for just bronzing and use another for contouring. Here are the swatches:

*Baked Peach- a very light peachy shade, works best as a highlight and its really pretty. It's the most powdery from the line but beautiful nonetheless. Love the glow it gives!

*Tan Toffee- a golden bronze shade, this is the one I'm using right now for contouring. I'm pretty pale right now which is a sin since its still summer but this is my perfect match! For the most part this color is matte on the skin even though it does have a slight sheen but no shimmer.

*Beach Bronze- a medium bronze-taupe shade with shimmers. This shade is beautiful but too dark for me at the moment. It would make a great bronzing shade if I had a tan haha.

*Caramel Cabana- a medium reddish brown bronzer, another great satin matte color. Super smooth and pigmented like the rest!

Bottom line: These bronzers are worth the price! I love the color range and the formulation. They are infused with Vitamin E and Grape which provides great benefits for the skin. The colors work perfectly year round and for only $5? That's a bargain! The peachy shade is the only one that was a bit powdery and wasn't really a "bronzer" color. So if you're looking for great contour shade or one to bronze up your skin just skip the first shade and purchase the rest. Lookout for sales because E.L.F is notorious for having them all the time! :-)