Unfortunately, while I enjoy all things beauty, I found that I don't particularly enjoy writing. Also, I noticed that my blogging often led to more lemmings and buying, which is exact opposite of my blogging goals, so I had to retire.
I'll see you around the internet. It still takes up a lot of my time. ;)
Saturday, June 1, 2013
Thursday, March 14, 2013
My Stash: Lipsticks Part 1, Revlon
Revlon is my go-to brand for lip products. Their Super Lustrous line has so many colors and finishes to choose a perfect shade. The formulas are rich and pigmented, with many that are able to cover my two-tone lips. My collection is the culmination of a year of obsessing over building a varied lipstick collection. I've tried many more Revlon lipsticks than these, and I'm glad that US drugstores have a generous return policy!
From left: 026 Abstract Orange, 028 Cherry Blossom (Fall 2012 LE), 465 Plumalicious, 473 Mauvy Night, 477 Black Cherry, 640 Blackberry, 660 Berry Haute, 671 Mink, 745 Raspberry Bite,
750 Kiss Me Coral.
From top, left to right: Cherry Blossom, Raspberry Bite, Blackberry, Abstract Orange, Black Cherry, Kiss Me Coral, Mauvy Night, Plumalicious, Berry Haute, Mink
I also fell completely into the hype that the Revlon lip butters caused last year. New product + retail therapy = this:
From left: 010 Raspberry Pie, 020 Brown Sugar, 030 Fig Jam, 040 Red Velvet, 050 Berry Smoothie, 070 Cherry Tart, 085 Sugar Plum
The hype for these is all real for me. I love the consistency and feel that it is perfect for my lips. Lipstick tends to dry out my lips, so I do not wear them everyday. I'm able to wear these everyday with no problems. I also like to alternate between a lipstick and a lip butter of a similar color during the same day to minimize dryness.
I have ten Revlon lipsticks. This is enough for me, especially since I can't tolerate everyday lipstick wearing. As for the lip butters, seven seems like a lot, but they are a staple and I use them constantly. I've used up two completely and my Cherry Tart is running low as well. Therefore, I won't set a limit for myself on these. In fact, I'm on the hunt for the new colors!
Wednesday, March 13, 2013
My Stash: Lip Glosses
Now I must chronicle one of the most numbered parts of my stash: my lip products.
Sunday, March 10, 2013
My Stash: Lip Balms
If there is one thing that I absolutely cannot stand, it's being ashy, especially on my lips! To that end, I'm constantly on the lookout for lip balms to keep the flakes and tightness away. Here's what I have currently:
From left: Chapstick Orange Cream Burst, Nivea Kiss of Recovery and Mint & Minerals; Chapstick Chocolate Rush. Front: Nivea Milk & Honey, Lip Smacker Berry Peach.
Simply Lip Balm in Vanilla and Citrus
Altogether, I have eight seven lip balms. (I used up the Lip Smacker recently.) Normally, I only open one at a time, so I have enough to last a long while. I plan to use these up or give them away before buying any more.
Empties, 2nd Edition
It's time for another edition of Empties!
These are all the products that I finished during the months of January and February. I'm finding that it isn't that hard to finish products when you focus on certain ones instead of dabbling in everything.
These are all the products that I finished during the months of January and February. I'm finding that it isn't that hard to finish products when you focus on certain ones instead of dabbling in everything.
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
Rimmel Kate #4 and #15 Swatches and Review
After I read on Nouveau Cheap here and on her You Tell Me page that Rimmel lipsticks are on sale this week at Walgreens, I decided to show some swatches of the two lipsticks that I own. They are both from the Rimmel Kate Lasting Finish Collection.
Overall, these are lovely lipsticks with a great formula. They are a great buy, even at full price.
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| #4, #15 |
Number 4 is a dark vampy cool plum with no shimmer, and #15 is a color that I don't see often in the drugstore - a shimmery ash purple. In the display, it's promoted as a "Smokey Look" topcoat, but I love to wear it alone. It looks scary swatched, but I feel it is wearable for cool-toned ladies across the spectrum.
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| Swatches in bright sunlight |
The lipsticks have a strong fruity smell that is noticeable upon application, but fades after 15 to 20 minutes after application. They apply smooth and creamy and have a slight sheen, but can be blotted down to a matte finish. They wear for about 4 hours before fading, but I reapply often due to my constant water drinking. I always use lip balm under my lipsticks, but after removing these at the end of the day, my lips feel fine and are not dried out.
My Stash: Foundations
They are a necessary evil for me.
Since I've gotten really obsessive with makeup, I've been on the hunt for the perfect foundation. I need it to be easy to apply (preferably with fingers), be a good color match, provide a demi-matte finish, blur imperfections without looking like a mask, and cost less than 20 bucks.
Am I asking for too much?
Well, at this point I am at a good working place. I have foundations that work well for me, but not perfectly. There's always something a bit off!
First, the liquids:
Maybelline Mineral Power: foundation is a good color match, but its silicone-y finish transfers easily. Even if it was an awesome foundation, it's discontinued, so I still need an alternative.
Covergirl Natureluxe: This foundation met my finish requirements. It is easy to apply with fingers and dries to a semi-matte finish. The undertones were just right, too; most foundations are too red for me. However, I could not find a perfect skintone match.
I also have liquid foundations:
Clockwise from left: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation in H304 Earth (discontinued), L'Oreal True Match Powder Foundation in c7 Nut Brown, Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Creamy Beige, Black Opal Oil Absorbing Pressed Powder.
Avon Ideal Shade: Maybe once upon a time this was a good match, but now it's a shade too dark and the undertones are too red. I haven't used this in a while, but I remember it applying well, looking good, and not breaking me out.
L'Oreal True Match: This powder is the best match to my skin right now. It evens out my skintone well and blurs imperfections. This is my everyday go-to for a natural, everyday look. The only thing this doesn't do is control oil, and I have my Black Opal powder for that. I've already repurchased this for when I run out.
Black Radiance Pressed Powder: I achieved a natural look effortlessly with this powder, but Creamy Beige is too red a shade for me. I wish that the colors were easier to tell apart in the store.
Black Opal: This is not a foundation, but it completes my collection of pressed face powders. I talk about it here.
So I have seven foundations, some in more than one shade, which makes for nine foundations in my stash. In my opinion, this is too many. I only want three to four at the most: one or two powder foundations, a lighter liquid foundation for everyday wear, and a medium to full coverage foundation for a more flawless look. To achieve this goal, I will purge what isn't working for me and throw away the expiring foundations. I'll stay on the hunt to fufill my foundation, but resist the temptation to become a foundation junkie.
Since I've gotten really obsessive with makeup, I've been on the hunt for the perfect foundation. I need it to be easy to apply (preferably with fingers), be a good color match, provide a demi-matte finish, blur imperfections without looking like a mask, and cost less than 20 bucks.
Am I asking for too much?
Well, at this point I am at a good working place. I have foundations that work well for me, but not perfectly. There's always something a bit off!
First, the liquids:
From Left: Revlon Colorstay for Combination/Oily Skin in 360 Rich Ginger and 400 Caramel, Maybelline Mineral Power Foundation in Dark 2 Caramel (discontinued), Revlon Colorstay Whipped in Caramel, Covergirl Natureluxe in 365 Chestnut and 360 Nutmeg (discontinued).
Revlon Colorstay: It's a classic and my go-to for weddings and other all-day events. It wears all day and only requires minimal blotting. I mix Rich Ginger and Caramel in different ratios to match my skintone throughout the year. It works well, though I'm discovering that both shades are a little too pink/red for my skintone.
Revlon Colorstay Whipped: This also wears well, but not as well as the original. I love the texture! This would be a good foundation if I had a better color match. Caramel is a little too dark and red, and Rich Ginger (which I tried, then swapped away) was waaaaay too light. Maybe Revlon will come out with a shade between Rich Ginger and Caramel that would be a good match for me.
Maybelline Mineral Power: foundation is a good color match, but its silicone-y finish transfers easily. Even if it was an awesome foundation, it's discontinued, so I still need an alternative.
Covergirl Natureluxe: This foundation met my finish requirements. It is easy to apply with fingers and dries to a semi-matte finish. The undertones were just right, too; most foundations are too red for me. However, I could not find a perfect skintone match.
I also have liquid foundations:
Clockwise from left: Avon Ideal Shade Cream-to-Powder Foundation in H304 Earth (discontinued), L'Oreal True Match Powder Foundation in c7 Nut Brown, Black Radiance Pressed Powder in Creamy Beige, Black Opal Oil Absorbing Pressed Powder.
Avon Ideal Shade: Maybe once upon a time this was a good match, but now it's a shade too dark and the undertones are too red. I haven't used this in a while, but I remember it applying well, looking good, and not breaking me out.
L'Oreal True Match: This powder is the best match to my skin right now. It evens out my skintone well and blurs imperfections. This is my everyday go-to for a natural, everyday look. The only thing this doesn't do is control oil, and I have my Black Opal powder for that. I've already repurchased this for when I run out.
Black Radiance Pressed Powder: I achieved a natural look effortlessly with this powder, but Creamy Beige is too red a shade for me. I wish that the colors were easier to tell apart in the store.
Black Opal: This is not a foundation, but it completes my collection of pressed face powders. I talk about it here.
So I have seven foundations, some in more than one shade, which makes for nine foundations in my stash. In my opinion, this is too many. I only want three to four at the most: one or two powder foundations, a lighter liquid foundation for everyday wear, and a medium to full coverage foundation for a more flawless look. To achieve this goal, I will purge what isn't working for me and throw away the expiring foundations. I'll stay on the hunt to fufill my foundation, but resist the temptation to become a foundation junkie.
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