Wednesday, February 17, 2016
#FitMeFoundation Vox Box....Stay Tuned!
Colour Pop Review: Wow to Meh......
Hello again! So as promised....I am letting you know about my experience with Colour Pop Cosmetics! There has been so much hype about these products and for the most part, it's well deserved. If you have been on any type of social media, you have heard of Colour Pop. If you haven't....get out from under that rock!!!! So here it goes, my honest review. I purchased these products on my own and I am not being paid for this review.
So lets begin with the ordering. I ordered 6 products, 4 ultra matte lipsticks and 2 super shock shadows, along with a e-gift card for my niece. I placed my order on January 13th and I paid via Paypal. Now Colour Pop does state that the order takes 3-5 business days to process, however, it does not state that if you pay with Paypal, your processing will be considerably longer. The funds cleared my account in about 2 days.....it took Colour Pop about 2 weeks from the payment posting to my account before they began processing my order. The gift card I ordered for my niece was emailed to hard way after her birthday which really made me upset. Then it took about another 1.5 weeks before I received my order. I was not happy with this process at all. My suggestion....do not order by Paypal if you are not willing to wait a month for your products to arrive!
Once the products arrived, I was impressed with the packaging as well as the colors of the products I order. In the ultra matte liquid lipsticks I got: LAX, KAPOW, BEEPER, and BEDAZZLE. The super shock shadows I ordered were Weenie, and Tea Party. Let me just say....the pigmentation and color pay off of these products are amazing! You can't beat the price and in my opinion, which makes the quality you get a steal! Unfortunately, I only have a cell phone camera so I was not able to get you good swatch pics. I will update the blog later when I get some good pics. In a peace offering, I do have a decent picture of me in the Bedazzle ultra matte liquid lipstick....this color is by far my fave!!!!
Peace!
So lets begin with the ordering. I ordered 6 products, 4 ultra matte lipsticks and 2 super shock shadows, along with a e-gift card for my niece. I placed my order on January 13th and I paid via Paypal. Now Colour Pop does state that the order takes 3-5 business days to process, however, it does not state that if you pay with Paypal, your processing will be considerably longer. The funds cleared my account in about 2 days.....it took Colour Pop about 2 weeks from the payment posting to my account before they began processing my order. The gift card I ordered for my niece was emailed to hard way after her birthday which really made me upset. Then it took about another 1.5 weeks before I received my order. I was not happy with this process at all. My suggestion....do not order by Paypal if you are not willing to wait a month for your products to arrive!
Now, this isn't a review unless I give you the low down! As I stated before, the pigment is amazing on both the lippies and eye shadows. However, these matte lipsticks can be very uncomfortable to wear. They can be very drying and get a big crumbly in the middle. To combat this, I put my old trusty Vaseline or a lip balm on prior to applying the lipstick, this helps a ton!!! These lipsticks stay on for hours and you will get a bit of transfer, but nothing serious enough that your lipstick will come off. Please note...if this stuff gets on your skin and dries...it ain't coming off! So please be careful. The shadows are also great and are best applied with your finger. Weenie is the best rose gold I have seen and it looks beautiful on any skin tone! Tea Party is too light for me and it has chunky glitter, which I hate. It comes off ashy on me so I will either give it away, or find another use for it. All in all, these products are great. You can't beat the price so if something doesn't work for you, didn't lose a bank roll!
That's all I have on this one ladies....stay tuned for my review on my February Ipsy bag!
Peace!
Monday, February 1, 2016
Foundations Faves: L'Oreal, Maybelline, & Covergirl
Hello Lovelies!
So as you know, this makeup journey is fairly new for me! I was never one to wear makeup, because I just didn't need to. Now that I am over the age of 35, I feel that makeup is just where it's at and I have a slight addiction. This slightly stemmed from my belief that now that I am over 35, I have to do something to keep from looking so plain! I often get mistaken for being in my 20's, so I though adding makeup to my regimen would help.....but it didn't! Anyhow, the end result is that I developed a slight addiction and now I can't help myself!
Let me be the first to say, that up until about 2 years ago...I despised foundation! I hated the way it felt on my face, I thought it looked fake, and I thought it was just heavy! Truth is....some foundations can come off that way, and so it is important that you find what is right for you. I personally do not need heavy or full coverage foundations, but rather something to just even out the skin tone. Therefore, I stick to lighter foundations now that my trial and error is complete, and here are 3 that I feel in love with!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless: Now this I love! I have combination skin, that leans more oily than anything in my T-zone. This makeup is light weight, blends well, and gives a satin finish which I love! Depending on the oiliness of your skin, you may need to blot or powder midday, but otherwise, this is a go to for me! It costs all of $6 at Walmart and it seem to last throughout the day. The one thing I dislike is the packaging. I can't get all of my product out of this glass bottle, but it lasts a while and the color match, for me is unbeatable! I am Coconut 355.
Covergirl Ready, Set, Gorgeous: This is another one that I like. The formula is a bit thicker, but it blends well, and again, you don't need a lot. My shade in this is 315 tawny, and I know that I cannot wear this in the summer time. These shades run on the cool side, so if you are warmer toned, they may not have a match for you! This product spreads easily, blends well, and stays on for about 6 hours. You can build coverage with this, which I think will allow it to last longer. The finish is pretty skin like in my opinion and I think I will repurchase in the cooler months, when my skin is lighter. This is a thumbs up for me as it doesn't cause my skin problems and the coverage is decent and buildable. This runs about $8.
L'Oreal True Match: Hands down, this is my all time fave! I had been dying to try it for months as I have heard rave reviews about it, and now I know why! This foundation outlasts all the rest, it is thin so it spreads well and evenly and you don't need a lot, and the color range is insane! This foundation lasts all day on me and gives a flawless finish! It runs about $10, and I have heard it compared to high end brands. I currently am too cheap for high end brands, so I wouldn't know, but what I do know, is that this foundation looks the best, feels the best, and lasts the longest! This is now a staple and due to the color range, I can use it any time of the year!
So this is my review of these foundations which I have found to be favorites of mine! Will I try other, of course! I am a product junkie (and proud of it!). But these 3 are tried and true and will remain in my arsenal! What are your fave foundations?? I am always looking to try new things, so hit me up in the comments and tell me if you use any of these, or suggestions for others you would like to see a review on!
Up Next: Swatches and reviews of my Colour Pop haul!
So as you know, this makeup journey is fairly new for me! I was never one to wear makeup, because I just didn't need to. Now that I am over the age of 35, I feel that makeup is just where it's at and I have a slight addiction. This slightly stemmed from my belief that now that I am over 35, I have to do something to keep from looking so plain! I often get mistaken for being in my 20's, so I though adding makeup to my regimen would help.....but it didn't! Anyhow, the end result is that I developed a slight addiction and now I can't help myself!
Let me be the first to say, that up until about 2 years ago...I despised foundation! I hated the way it felt on my face, I thought it looked fake, and I thought it was just heavy! Truth is....some foundations can come off that way, and so it is important that you find what is right for you. I personally do not need heavy or full coverage foundations, but rather something to just even out the skin tone. Therefore, I stick to lighter foundations now that my trial and error is complete, and here are 3 that I feel in love with!
Maybelline Fit Me Matte & Poreless: Now this I love! I have combination skin, that leans more oily than anything in my T-zone. This makeup is light weight, blends well, and gives a satin finish which I love! Depending on the oiliness of your skin, you may need to blot or powder midday, but otherwise, this is a go to for me! It costs all of $6 at Walmart and it seem to last throughout the day. The one thing I dislike is the packaging. I can't get all of my product out of this glass bottle, but it lasts a while and the color match, for me is unbeatable! I am Coconut 355.
So this is my review of these foundations which I have found to be favorites of mine! Will I try other, of course! I am a product junkie (and proud of it!). But these 3 are tried and true and will remain in my arsenal! What are your fave foundations?? I am always looking to try new things, so hit me up in the comments and tell me if you use any of these, or suggestions for others you would like to see a review on!
Up Next: Swatches and reviews of my Colour Pop haul!
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