L'Oreal Infallible Pro Matte Gloss Swatch and Review - Blushing Ambition and Aphrodite Kiss

Hello there,

I've been on a movie watching kick lately. Kind of my way to unwind after a long hard day. I find myself KO halfway through the movie and crawling back into my bed at 3 am. That's my life update so far.
I know I'm super behind on reviews so I'm going to try really hard to kick my butt back into blogging groove.

Packaging

• The packaging is nothing new and looks like one of their other lipglosses. The only difference is the formula. I like the clear tube so you can see the color inside.
• It comes with a teardrop shape applicator with a hole at the center. I find that this applicator picks up quite a bit of product so you won't need to double dip for more. The pointed tip helps with a more precise application.
• .21 oz or 6.3 ml

Product

• Blushing Ambition is a medium cool tone pink with almost full coverage. 
• Aphrodite Kiss is a bright berry pink with full coverage. Careful with this one cause it can get on your teeth.
• Overall the pigmentation is good but between these two, Aphrodite Kiss was definitely more opaque on the first layer.
• When I first applied them, they had a bit of sheen to them, which makes them look like a cream finish but after a few minutes, they do dry down to a matte finish but doesn't really set. If you blot your lips, you can still remove some of the product.  
• Both applied smoothly and feels light-weight. I didn't find them hydrating or drying and they leave a stain behind.
• They last about 3 hours before signs of fading. They do fade quite unevenly and if you are drinking or eating, you'll notice that the lip color is going to look very blotchy.
• They have a faint cupcake scent that fades quickly.

Final Thought

I'm on the fence with this product. I don't love it but I don't hate it either. I like the lightweight and comfortable feel, the matte formula, the packaging, the pigmentation. What I dislike is the fact that it wears off easily, especially if you are drinking and eating, and how blotchy it looks afterward. Definitely needs reapplication to even out.

Rating: 7/10

Price: $8-$10
Availability: Walgreens, Target, Ulta

Have you tried these? Do you like them?

Blushing Ambition

Blushing Ambition

Blushing Ambition

Blushing Ambition

Aphrodite Kiss

Aphrodite Kiss

Aphrodite Kiss

Aphrodite Kiss

NYX Intense Butter Gloss Swatch and Review - Toasted Marshmallow and Chocolate Crepe

Daylight saving is kicking my butt. I'm beyond tired yet feeling restless. I kept telling myself that I was going to request some time off and again I am so busy I forgot. 

Today, I have for you a couple of the new NYX Intense Butter Gloss.

Packaging

• Similar to their less pigmented Butter Gloss. The wand here is flat on both side so you can use both side to apply. You can pretty much apply product on the entire lips with just one application so no need to double dip.

Product

• Toasted Marshmallow is a medium mauvy plum.
• Chocolate Crepe is a medium brown with a bit of a red undertone.
• These are super duper pigmented. I was very pleased that they delivered what they promised. The texture is definitely a little thicker than their butter gloss. It's a little tacky but not to a point where it gets uncomfortable. I think it's more noticeable as it fades.
• The application is really smooth and even. It looks flawless. 
• I find them quite long-wearing for being glosses. They last up to 4 hours before showing signs of fading. They do fade quicker if you are drinking or eating but that's pretty much expected for most lip products. Even so they still retain color for up to 7 hours
• I didn't find them hydrating or drying.
• They have a sweet cupcake scent to them. Didn't bother me.

Final Thought

What you'll like about these is that they are insanely pigmented and have a super smooth and flawless application. They are also pretty long-wearing. They do feel thicker and slightly tacky on the lips so depending on your preference, you may or may not like that. 

Rating: 9/10

Price: $6.00

Availability: Ulta, NYX Cosmetics

February Haul and Swatches - Sephora, NYX, Sally Beauty, H&M, I Love Nail Polish

Happy week end!

It's been so dang cold here, it's depressing. Anyways, while I was away from my blog I accumulated a few new goodies and finally found the time to show them to you. So here they are the new products I picked up this month!

Sephora

• Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner Siren ($10). There are 8 shades to choose from that are almost at 50% off. Siren is no doubt one of the most beautiful dark teal shimmer liquid liner I have ever seen. 
• Sephora Collection Colorful Duo Reflects eyeshadow ($13 each)- Mermaid Tail, Stormy Seas, Siren's Charm
• Sephora Teint Infusion Cream ($24)
• Sephora Crayon Jumbo Liner 12 hr Wear dark taupe shimmer ($14)
• Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Primary Pack Lip Tars ($29)
• First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Deep Cleanser (100 points)

These are new and limited edition eyeshadows from Sephora. The texture is rather gritty and dry. I had to swatch them over a glitter primer in order for them to show. There's a lot of shimmer and sparkling multi-colored micro glitters in them. Super pretty I think but you really need that glitter primer to make it work. I really wish the texture was better and not as dry. The fish scale design is cute and fits the mermaid theme. I was only gonna get Mermaid Tale at first, which is by the way the only one that's actually duochrome, but after I saw how sparkly and pretty the other two are, I decided to pick them up as well.

Dark Taupe Shimmer is lovely, creamy, and pigmented. I love these Sephora Jumbo liners. I like them much better then the pencils.

When I saw this new Sephora foundation I just can't help myself but wanting to try it. Honestly, I haven't had much luck with the drugstore take of these new liquidy foundation. I'll get back to you with a review once I have a good feel for it. So far all I can tell you is that it wasn't as liquidy as I thought, it doesn't feel drying, and it's pretty light-weight but with a buildable light to medium coverage. I picked the shade cream (20) and I think it suits my skintone.

They had this set during the holiday but I totally missed out on it so when it became available again, I ordered it right away. I'm really happy that it came with a long handle lip brush. All the other lip tars I got, came with the short version. This is just what I need to customize my lip colors. I'm ecstatic!

I redeemed my Sephora points for this "deep cleanser". I haven't tried it yet but I am sure curious to find out how good it would cleanse the skin.


Nordstrom Rack

• Urban Decay 24/7 Waterproof liquid eyeliner ($9.97 each) - Retrograde, Sabbath. No photos here but I promise you I will do a review with swatches. So far I have acquired 4 of these UD liquid liners due to the sale prices.

Ulta

• NYX Intense Butter Gloss ($5.99 each)- Toasted Marshmallow, Chocolate Crepe
• NYX Tame & Frame Tinted Brow Pomade Brunette ($6.99)
• NYX High Voltage Lipsticks ($5.99) - Wine & Dine, Flutter Kiss, Twisted, Dirty Talk, Feline, Playdate. 

So I'm not much of a gloss person but I was intrigued by these new Intense Butter gloss from NYX so I set out to get the two shades that I was most interested in. Toasted Marshmallow is a medium plum with a slight brown undertone. Chocolate Crepe is a medium nude with a red undertone. These look amazing on! Stay tune for my review. 

I definitely didn't need this but heck I just had to try this out so I can compare it with the Anastasia brow pomade. I will do a review and comparison for you, hopefully soon.

Of course, I couldn't help myself but had to try out these new High Voltage lipsticks. These 6 shades are the ones that appealed the most to me. My first impression is I think a lot of people will like these. Additional swatches and review will be coming soon.

Sally Beauty Supply

• Femme Couture Prime Wear Spice Up ($.99)
• Beautique Lip Crayon ($1.99) - Blackberry, Raspberry, Copper
• Beautique Gel Eye Pencils ($2.79) - Navy, Pewter, Rose Gold
• Yellow Flowers Nail Art ($1.59)

I'm so bummed that this lippie was kinda messed up. I wasn't aware of that until I unwrapped the clear plastic around it and removed the cap. Aside from that, I was pleasantly surprised with the nice creamy formula and pigmentation. Spice up is a medium warm brick red. Personally, I like the color.

So I took a chance and gave these Beautique lip crayons a try and wow and I am loving them! I do not hear anyone talk about these but they are some pretty damn good affordable lip liners! If you are on the look out for inexpensive but good lip liners, go to Sally Beauty and grab a few of these.

I grabbed these eye liners from the Clearance section and thought they looked pretty. I was worried that they might turn out bad but for the price, I was willing to take my chances. I'll definitely do a more in depth review but so far so good.

Probably wouldn't have paid full price for these nail art flowers but seeing them on sale made me want to try them.


H & M

• H & M Blushers Pinks ($5.95)
• H & M Bronzing Powder ($5.95)
• H & M Nail Polish Confetti Rain (

Ok guys, I'm mot gonna lie, I got totally sucked in by the packaging but man I'm rather disappointed at the formula. It was dry and sheer. Oh well, at least they make cute decoration pieces on my vanity.

Confetti Rain is cute a cutesy little bottle. I forgot how much it was and I threw out the packaging. Will swatch this one as soon as I get a chance.


I Love Nail Polish

• Ultra Chrome Flakies ($12.50 each) - Electric Carnival, Supernova

Say hello to my new besties...they look amazing! Stay tune for the swatches. My nails are finally long enough to do swatches, smh.

So what do you think? Which one of these products do you look forward to the review or look forward to try?

Rimmel Show Off Lip Velvet Matte Atomic Rose - Swatch and Review

Sorry for the hiatus. I've been busy these past few days...taking care of business, running around car shopping and I finally got a new car. Ok so it's not that new but it was necessary since my son needed to drive himself to school. He will be on his own tomorrow. I worry just thinking about the route he has to take. Lawd have mercy and please watch over him. Now that I have that out of the way, all I need is to shop for cheaper car insurance.

Anyways, I am so behind on reviews and I have this haul that I wanna show you but before we get to that, let's get this overdue review out of the way first.


Packaging

• The packaging is pretty similar to the original Show Off lip lacquers with a doe foot applicator. Only difference is these have a matte finish packaging. 
• .169 oz or 5 ml

Product

• Atomic Rose looks like a dusty mauve rose in the tube but I was quite surprised that the color didn't translate the same on the lips. The pictures didn't go a good job capturing its true color. In natural light, it's a straight up bright coral. 
• The formula feels light-weight and the pigmentation is pretty good. It applied smoothly and evenly. At first it looks like a cream finish but appears more matte as it dries. 
• I didn't find the formula to be hydrating or drying but it's pretty comfortable.
• It last up to 5 hours before I notice some fading and it doesn't fade easily either.
• It has a paint-like smell. Don't really like it but it does fade after a few minutes.

Final Thought

Can't say that I love or hate it. It's just mehhh! Not that great but not bad either. I don't really love this color on me either. Bottom line is, it's matte, it's pigmented, it's long-wearing, it feels light and comfortable. It wished it was more moisturizing and that it smelled better.

Rating: 8/10

Price: $5-$6
Availability: Walgreens, Ulta

Have you tried these yet or will you?