Product Review: Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush in "Peach Satin"

This is Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush. How would I describe Maybelline Dream Mousse Blush? Beautiful. Shimmery. Amazing. Fantastic. One of the best blushes ever. I'm so glad it's so cheap. The cream version of my NARS Deep Throat blush. Yeah, can you tell I love this product too?

This is a shimmery peachy pink colour that imparts a beautiful luminescent glow on the skin and adds a nice flush of colour. The texture is exactly what the name describes, a whipped mousse. I love the packaging on this blush! It comes in a cute little glass jar and it reminds me of a MAC Paint Pot or Studio Sculpt Concealer (which I despise). The only thing this product shares with MAC Studio Sculpt concealer though is cute packaging. I really truly hate that stuff, and this... I love.

You don't even need a brush to apply this product! I usually just apply this with my fingers because the mousse-y texture makes it perfect for that!

And here's a swatch of the product on my hand!


Final Verdict: A+

Product Review: Too Faced Neutral Eyeshadow Collection

Hi guys! I thought I'd post an extra review for today since I'm in the blogging mood. This review is for Too Faced Neutral Eyeshadow Collection. This is the original palette that was released. Since then, Too Faced has released three new versions - Naked Eye, Romantic Eye and Smoky Eye.
I absolutely LOVE this palette and have been using it multiple times a week ever since I purchased it two years ago. It lasts a long time too considering I haven't even hit pan on any shadows yet.

The packaging is made out of cardboard, and is surprisingly sturdy. You can see that the ink on the box has smudged a lot, but that's because it's been in and out of my purse for the past two years.

 

The palette includes three large shadows (0.07 oz) , and six small shadows (0.03 oz). The retail price is $35, so it's really a great deal with the amount of shadows you're getting. The quality of these shadows are outstanding. The matte colours (top row) are extremely smooth and silky and they blend like a dream. The only shadow in this palette that may cause issues with fall out is Nude Beach, but I mix it with Silk Teddy to create the perfect shimmery/glittery neutral colour.
The palette also comes with three instruction cards that detail how to create a "Daytime", "Classic" and "Fashion" look. There's even a little drawer in the bottom with a dual ended brush - a sponge tip applicator and an eyeliner brush. The quality isn't great, but it could be useful for on the go.

Heaven is a matte cream colour that is very smooth and pigmented. This could be used as a highlight colour for the brow bone and inner corner.

Silk Teddy is a shimmery peachy pink colour. I use this one the most, and it's the perfect lid colour. It's a great dupe for Benefit Leggy eyeshadow.

Nude Beach is a nude colour with large flecks of gold shimmer. This one can cause fall out, so I mix it with Silk Teddy eyeshadow.

Velvet Revolver is a matte taupe colour. I rarely use this colour because I don't know what kind of look I would use it in, but the quality of the shadow is amazing.

Push-Up is a shimmery medium bronze colour, and it's absolutely beautiful. I love wearing this in the crease for a simple natural look. It isn't too dramatic and is great for the daytime.

Honey Pot is a shimmery warm gold colour, and is incredibly pigmented. This would be better suited for warmer skin tones, because on my cool toned skin, it just washes me out.

Sexpresso is a matte deep dark brown. This colour is very smooth and pigmented, and is one of the darkest matte eyeshadows I've seen. I like to use this colour as an eyeliner because it's dark enough to create a defined line. This colour is very similar to NARS Coconut Grove eyeshadow.

Erotica is a shimmery brownish-gray colour that is another great crease colour.

Cocoa Puff is a shimmery medium brown colour. It's very pigmented and is perfect for darkening up the crease.


FINAL VERDICT: A

Beauty Challenge: Purple Lipgloss

Yesterday I was at the drugstore checking out Revlon's lipsticks because Amarixe on Youtube has been raving about them. Allison is wonderful, and I always trust her opinion. Her videos are amazing, and she's one of the best gurus on Youtube. (www.youtube.com/amarixe) and (www.amarixe.com).

Anyways, so I saw Revlon's Lilac Pastelle lipgloss, and thought, "This would be perfect to do as a beauty challenge!" It's cheap, so if I hate it, I won't be stressing over how much money I wasted on it. Then I went home and tried it on.

This lipgloss is a pale lilac pastel colour, and is pigmented enough to really show that you're wearing a purple lipgloss. It was a tad sticky, and the application was very uneven. I really had to spend quite a bit of time making sure it was even and opaque on my lips.

 

Overall, the colour washed me out and didn't look very good at all. If you want to try out purple lipgloss, I recommend you test out a drugstore version first to make sure you like it. I think I'm going to stick with my pinks from now on. Check back tomorrow for more beauty news, reviews, and other beauty related posts.  

I still want to try out those Revlon Colorburst and Matte lipsticks that Amarixe has been raving about!

Review: Juicy Couture Viva La Juicy Perfume

Today I'm reviewing the fabulous, wonderful, amazing and beautiful Viva La Juicy by Juicy Couture perfume. Why do I use such positive adjectives to describe this perfume? Read on, and you'll find out why.

Viva La Juicy has top notes of wild berries and mandarins. The two fruity scents blend together so well, and create such a juicy and sweet initial scent in the perfume. Now I'm not usually a fan of citrus scents, so I wasn't too sure about the mandarins, but it truly just rounds out the scent and doesn't smell too strong at all.
Next we have the florals in the scent; honeysuckle, gardenia and jasmine, making an appearance. The florals are very soft and girly and don't overpower the scent in the slightest. Finally we have my personal favourite, the base notes. The base notes in Viva La Juicy are amber, caramel, vanilla, sandalwood and praline. I'm a HUGE sucker for sweet bakery scents, so naturally these base notes just made me fall in love with this perfume. The fruitiness in the top notes, floral in the middle notes, and the sweet warm scents in the base notes blend together to create a wonderful, light perfume perfect for the day time.

The lasting power is decent, at about 6-8 hours. I'd recommend layering scents with the Viva La Juicy body wash and body lotion.

Look at the gorgeous charms and pink bow on the bottle!

I have a feeling Viva La Juicy will be one of my favourite scents for a long time.


FINAL VERDICT: A+


FTC: I paid for this product with my own money, and all thoughts are my own. I'm not associated with Juicy Couture and am not receiving any compensation for this review. I wish I was though... that would be nice. ;)

Spring Trend: Orange Lips

Orange lips are everywhere on the runway this season, from Marc Jacobs to Ohne Titel, indicating that it's going to be a major hit once the warmer weather comes around. Orange lips will instantly brighten your look and look fresh, as long as it's worn correctly. While an opaque neon orange may look too over the top and trendy at the workplace or school, soft peaches and corals will be perfect for the spring season.

Lip Stains:

Lip stains are a great option if you don't want to worry about touch-ups during the day. Lip stains literally just stain your lips, therefore you won't feel any stickiness or tackiness on your lips. Lip stains have a bad rap for causing dryness and chapped lips, but the new formulas being released are getting more moisturizing every season.

Stila Lip & Cheek Stain - Mango Crush
Mango Crush, second to the left

Stila Lip & Cheek Stains have gotten amazing reviews for their intense pigmentation and conveniance. The stains come in a clicker pen type packaging, and the product is deposited through the middle of the brush. These are perfect for just throwing in your purse and creating a look on the go, as they can be used on both lips and cheeks. The shade Mango Crush is on point with the spring trends being described as a "sheer coral".

Tarte LipSurgence Natural Lip Tint - Joy



Tarte Natural Lip Tints boast themselves on being revolutionary with the lip stain trend. They claim to improve moisture content in your lips by 6000%. Whether that claim is true or not, Tarte's Natural Lip Tints have gained a great reputation since it's release in 2009. They've even come out with two other formulations: matte and shimmer. The shade "Joy" is described as a "peach" shade and is a lovely variation of the orange lip trend this spring. If you're looking for an orange based option in the shimmer formulation, check out "Glisten".

Lipglosses:

Nars Lipgloss - Giza



I personally love NARS lipglosses. They are pigmented, last a long time, and aren't too sticky or tacky on my lips. The shade "Giza" is described as a nectar shade, and it's a great sheer, wearable variation to the popular trend.

Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss - Temper and Mistress



Illamasqua's Intense Lipglosses are just that, intense. This isn't exactly a wearable day time shade meant for the workplace or school, but if you're looking to spice up your nighttime look, this is the perfect way to go! The shade Temper is an orange-red shade more suitable for warmer skintones, whereas Mistress is a bright tangerine perfect for cooler skin tones. Brighter, more pigmented glosses require more upkeep and are susceptible to bleeding so make sure to apply a skin toned lip liner beforehand.

Lipsticks:

NARS Lipstick - Barbarella



NARS Lipsticks are famous for their high quality and luxurious feel. They last a long time, and leave lips feeling smooth and moisturized. Also, I love the lipstick's sleek and chic packaging. The colour Barbarella is a sheer peach, and is very wearable during the day. It's neutral toned, so anyone can pull it off and it's the perfect colour to ease yourself slowly into the eye catching orange lips trend.

Make Up For Ever Rouge Artiste Intense Lipstick - #40



Make Up For Ever is always a reliable brand for high quality bright products, and Rouge Artiste Intense lipsticks are no exception. The shade #40 is described as a "satin bright orange" and judging from lip swatches, it's just that. This, like the Illamasqua Intense Lipgloss, is not a shade for the daytime unless of course you're comfortable rocking it. This is the perfect shade to brighten up your look and place the focus on your lips for a night out.

Drugstore:

Buying an orange lipstick from the drugstore is a great idea if you're not sure you're going to like the trend. It's inexpensive, and you won't have to worry about wasting a lot of money on a trend that might not be so popular next season. There are drugstore lipsticks and lipglosses out there with quality comparable to higher end options!

CoverGirl Lip Perfection Lipstick - Rapture


These lipsticks from Cover Girl are a new release and are receiveing a lot of hype in the beauty buzz. The moisturizing, shiny formula is reportedly very similar to MAC Lipsticks in the Lustre finish in quality. There's a huge shade range, but my focus today is on Rapture, a gorgeous pearly coral colour. This lipstick is very wearable during the day and is a great inexpensive option to test out the orange lips trend this spring.

Revlon Super Lustrous Lipgloss - Coral Reef



Revlon Super Lustrous Lipglosses are arguably the best quality drugstore lipglosses available. They're very pigmented, smooth and last a long time for only a fraction of the price of high end lipglosses. The shade Coral Reef is a sheer bright coral and is perfect for brightening up your look.



Comment below on whether or not you're into the orange lips trend. Tell me what your favourite spring trend is!