January Favourites - Makeup

Hey everyone!

I usually try to come up with witty or fun titles for my posts but there isn't much you can do for "January Favourites" so, straight and to the point it is! I haven't done a favourites post in a long time but I decided I should, not just for you guys but for me to see what I'm really consistently using. As you might be able to tell some of these products are "well loved" and not in the best shape but hey, it means they are great and getting used! So, lets start:

The first photo is things that I turn to on an everyday basis for my face:

1. Tarte Smooth Operator Illuminating Serum

2. MAC Mineralize Skin Finish Natural in Light Plus

3. Revlon ColorStay Foundation Normal/Dry in Buff

5. Hard Candy Glamoflauge Concealer in Light

6. Lush Colour Supplements in Light Yellow

7. NYC Mosaic Colour Wheel in Translucent Highlighter Glow

I actually use the Color Wheel for a bronzer. You know you're pale when you use a product called "Translucent Highlighter Glow" as a bronzer.. haha

Favourite Blush:

Hard Candy Baked Blush in Living Doll

Favourite Eye Products:

1. Cover Girl LashBlast Volume in Very Black

2. Cover Girl LashBlast Fusion in Very Black

3. Revlon ColorStay Eyeliner in Black

4. Natural Beauty by Carmindy Concealer in All Over Brightener

Favourite Lip Products:

1. Yes To Carrots Berry Lip Butter (I like the Carrot one too)

2. LipFusion lip plumper in Clear

These were the products I really and truly reached for on a daily basis. There were many other products thrown into the mixed and even used often but these stood out. If you'd like a detailed review on any of these please let me know!

Is Everything Really Better with Butter?

Good morning everyone!
It is a glorious wintery day out there - if by glorious you think of -15°C with a wind chill of -20°C and a winter storm warning for 10-15 centimetres of snow and a car that won't start no matter how many times you jump it... Anyway back on track! Today I have a review of a lip product, namely Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Strawberry Shortcake. I know many beauty bloggers hauled this product, picking up on every shade, believe me I was tempted but I just don't trust lip products because I rarely, rarely love them. So, I decided to pick up just one and test it out.

First off, I love the packaging. Very luxe & expensive looking with the signature "quilted" case of Colorburst products. The cap stays on tightly (as to not fall off in your purse) and the caps give a fairly accurate description of what colour is inside. If you are someone who has many of these it would make it super easy to find the shade you were looking for! I also like the angled tip, as it makes for much easier application, especially in a rear view mirror (not while driving I promise!).

I selected Strawberry Shortcake because of its neutral, medium pink. I figured it would be great for everyday wear and didn't want to select anything darker as I didn't know what the pigmentation pay off would be like. This one has a hint of shimmer in it but definitely nothing noticeable on the lips. You can also tell which shades have shimmer by the cap - ones with shimmer will have, you guessed it, shimmer in the lid!

The pigmentation pay off is actually a lot more than I expected! I would say these are much more close to a moisturizing lipstick than a tinted lip balm. I love the colour of this one once applied, it's a really flattering pink that I think most skin tones could wear. If you were to only pick up on one of these I think this would be a good option.


Now for my personal experience with the product. I expected more. These aren't very moisturizing, at least not for me, and I will definitely require a balm underneath when I wear this. Having said that, I do like them as a moisturizing lipstick and will definitely wear it, it just wasn't what I expected. I wanted a super rich balm with just a hint of colour and that isn't what I got. The term "lip butter" makes me think of my Korres Lip Butter (which is amazing) and I definitely prefer those for a tinted lip balm. If you want a moisturizing lipstick or your lips don't need a lot of hydration I would definitely pick up on this. I don't by any means not like the product it just wasn't what I had anticipated. I may even buy another one because when I do wear lipstick I like it to be sheer and moisturizing!


Summary
Revlon ColorBurst Lip Butter - Strawberry Shortcake
$9.00 (Roughly) CAD
Available at: Drugstores


What did you think of these lip butters? Did you expect more or where they everything you wanted?

Revlon Matte Suede Nail Polish - Powder Puff

Good Morning Ladies! I hope you are all having a fabulous Sunday! As you may have seen my other post, I am in love with these Matte Suede Polishes by Revlon! I said I might go back and purchase this one and of course, I did lol! I have no self-control, plus it was on sale for $2.99!

This is Revlon's Matte Suede Polish (Holiday Collection) in Powder Puff. I was very intrigued by this polish as I have never tried a full, white nail. 

This colour is actually really soft, not a harsh white at all! It has a multi-dimensional base that subtly reflects different colours. It is also very sheer!

I think this is a gorgeous winter shade! Although I am usually partial to deeper colours in the fall and winter, I think this is a great unexpected shade! It also makes your nails and fingers look longer and more slender, bonus!

This is two coats, no base coat and no top coat. I think this is going to be one of my go-to shades for this season, its so pretty and unexpected! Here are some pros and cons:

Pros:

- Such a pretty shade

- Multi-dimensional base that reflects other colours

- Matte Suede Finish (love it!)

- Price - $2.99 right now, Regularly only $4.99

Cons:

- Limited (very) shade range for the Matte Suedes

- Cannot wear a top or base coat

- Can apply streaky, just be careful :)

Overall, I love this! I love this Matte Suede finish and the colour! I hope Revlon comes out with more Matte Suede shades. I highly recommend this (and other Matte Suede polishes) for a really different and gorgeous look! This is going to be a great shade for winter and I'm so glad I bought it! :)

Revlon Multi-Use Palette

Okay Ladies, who doesn't love a great palette? And who doesn't love a great palette full of all cream colours that are a cinch to apply with only your fingers? I know I do! 

This is Revlon's Multi-Use Palette, which I believe is a Limited Edition piece. This has been on the market for a while now and I have been eyeing it ever since it came out! What made me crack down and purchase this was that I got it for only $6.49 CAD at London Drugs! 

This tiny little package contains everything you could need for a great, glowing face! I find this especially nice for the holidays and to take on vacation! At first I thought these colours were sort of random, a peach blush, brown and grey shadows and a bright red lip? Seemed a little random and non-coordinating to me in the package.

Here are the swatches of whats included in the palette.

Left to right: Brown Shadow, Grey Shadow (both creams), Peach Blush and White, Shimmer Highlight (both Creams) Bottom: Red Lip Colour (comes with little lip brush).

I find all these shades extremely pretty! Especially the bright red/pink lip colour, once my lips are unchapped (which I feel like will NEVER happen!) I will swatch...*sigh* stupid cold, dry winter air! 

SIDE NOTE: if anyone knows of a great chapped lip healer PLEASE let me know, I've been trying everything!!

The brown and grey eye shades actually go together really well also, something I would have never expected! Overall, I love this little palette! I love cream anything because they are so simple, and easy to apply without making any mistakes! Its also a full face of makeup in one tiny little compact which makes it super great for travel or in your purse! I will do a makeup look with this in the near future (maybe tomorrow!) and highly recommend picking this up if you happen to spot it around! This is going to be a staple in my makeup bag from now on!