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Jan 16 2014

Lips, Makeup

MAC Pleasure Bomb X CK One Color Wanted

MAC’s RiRi Hearts MAC lipstick in Pleasure Bomb was difficult for me to get my hands on. Once I did actually get it, I was a bit taken aback because I immediately realized I already owned a similar color.

CK One Color Pure Color lipstick in Wanted, MAC RiRi Hearts MAC lipstick in Pleasure Bomb

Pleasure Bomb(left), Wanted

While the two shades are not identical, on my complexion, they seem very closely related. Wanted is a matte texture but it’s creamy and leaves behind a slight sheen. Pleasure Bomb is a retro matte so it has very little sheen to it. Pleasure Bomb is just a bit lighter in color than Wanted when swatched, but I can’t see much of a difference when I apply them to my lips. I’ve heard that it’s also possible to mix MAC’s Candy Yum Yum lipstick with MAC’s Russian Red lipstick to create Pleasure Bomb but I can’t attest to this as I don’t own both colors. I hope this info helps anyone who wasn’t able to purchase Pleasure Bomb when it was released.

Nov 16 2013

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Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Private Party

The Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope lipstick in Private Party is super luxurious. It comes in a blue velvet-like box with a metallic embossed logo. The case itself has a good amount of weight to it as well as a magnet closure. The lightly pepperment scented formula is wonderfully airy and smooth yet still packed with pigment. It’s billed as a matte texture but it’s more of a satin formula to me. When initially applied it has a definite shine but after about 10 minutes it begins to dry down to a more matte like texture with a small amount of sheen. I wouldn’t say that its particularly long lasting for me but it stays comfortable throughout the wear. I hope to get my hands on more colors soon as I think it’s a lovely lipstick.

Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Private Party(With Flash)

Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Private Party(Natural Light)

Tagged Fucshia, Lipstick, Lipstick Queen, Matte, Pigment, Pink, Private Party, Satin, Velvet Rope

Nov 16 2013

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Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner

Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil

The Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner Pencil are apart of the Make Up For Ever Aqua collection. They are very pigmented and can also be worn alone as lip color. They glide on easily and wear for at least 3 hours on me. Even after eating or drinking, there is still a bit of a stain left on the lips. These also work well as bases under lipsticks or glosses and help them to last longer. Some of my favorite shades are below.

From left: Fuschia 16C, Pomegranate Pink 19C, Matte Raspberry 10C, Matte Dark Plum 12C (Natural light)

From left: Fuschia 16C, Pomegranate Pink 19C, Matte Raspberry 10C, Matte Dark Plum 12C (With flash)

Tagged Aqua Lip, Fuschia 16C, Lipliner, Make Up For Ever, Matte Dark Plum 12C, Matte Raspberry 10C, Pomegranate Pink 19C, Waterproof

Sep 06 2013

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MAC Retro Matte

This new collection was released online September 3rd and will be in stores September 12th. MAC says the collection is inspired by the popularity of one of its cult favorites, Ruby Woo, which was re-released with the collection. There is a total 8 lipsticks and 8 lip pencils. I purchased 4 of each. There’s conflicting information as to the permanence of the products, but from what I can tell, everything is permanent except for three of the lipsticks; Fixed On Drama, Steady Going and Runway Hit.

I greatly appreciate matte lip colors and Ruby Woo has been one of my favorites for years. So it’s easy to see why news of this collection piqued my interest. I don’t usually like to order things sight unseen, but I took a chance as I didn’t want to miss out on anything in the instance that they all sold out. With all said, I’m happy with the items I purchased, with the exception of Relentlessly Red and All Fired Up. Relentlessly Red is like a coral toned deep pink and All Fired Up is like a pink toned red. While both colors are beautiful, on my skin tone, they look nearly identical. I’m somewhere in between a 7.0 and a 7.5 in MAC Matchmaster Foundation for reference purposes.

From Left: Flat Out Fabulous, All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Dangerous

From Top to Bottom: Shock Value, Fashion Boost, Dynamo, High Energy

From Left: Flat Out Fabulous, All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Dangerous, Shock Value, Fashion Boost, High Energy, Dynamo(Natural Light)

From Left: Flat Out Fabulous, All Fired Up, Relentlessly Red, Dangerous, Shock Value, Fashion Boost, Dynamo, High Energy(With Flash)

Tagged All Fired Up, Dangerous, Dynamo, Fashion Boost, Flat Out Fabulous, High Energy, Lip Pencil, MAC, Pro Longwear, Relentlessly Red, Retro Matte, Retro Matte Lipstick, Shock Value

Sep 06 2013

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OCC Lip Tar – Anime, Pretty Boy, Queen

From the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Website:

Our original innovation in lip color, OCC Lip Tar combines the longevity of lipstick with the ease of application of a gloss, applying slick and moist, before drying down to a matte finish. Lip Tar contains an unprecedented amount of pigment for ultra-saturated color – a little goes a very, very long way! Whether worn alone or meant to be mixed, Lip Tar presents a limitless selection of shades to artists, enthusiasts and everyday wearers alike!

Contains Organic Hemp Oil & Soy-Derived Vitamin E, for a finish that feels as good as it looks!
Paraben-Free courtesy of refreshing Peppermint Oil.
100% Vegan & Gluten-Free

Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics Lip Tar in Anime

When they say a little goes a long way, it’s the absolute truth. You only need the smallest amount to cover your lips entirely. Once it dries, it’s very matte. OCC sells a clear version as well, which can be applied to add shine after the color dries. The Lip Tar is definitely an innovative product and it comes in a multitude of colors, so you’re never short on options. The one issue I have with it is its shelf life. I have never been able to use an entire tube before it went bad. Its shelf life seems to be about 12-18 months.

From Left: Anime(Vibrant Neon Pink), Queen(Bright Coral Pink), Pretty Boy(Super-Rich Fuchsia)

Tagged Anime, Bright Coral Pink, Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics, OCC Lip Tar, Pretty Boy, Queen, Super-Rich Fuchsia, Vibrant Neon Pink

Sep 05 2013

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Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream – Sherry And Port

Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream is described as a cream-to-powder matte lip color that delivers an unprecedented 50 percent pigment dispersion. The colors are intense, the formula is like velvet, and it feels buttery soft on the lips. The formula is matte but not drying.

As I’ve stated previously, I love bold lip color. Bite Beauty, as usual, rises to the occasion with beautiful, pigmented, opaque color. Once dry, you’re left with long lasting color.

It comes with a doe foot applicator, which took me some time to get used to. I like to apply it with a lip brush in general, but if I’m in a rush, which is often, I just use the applicator.

Left: Sherry, Right: Port (Natural Light)

Left: Sherry, Right: Port (With Flash)

Tagged Bite Beauty, Cashmere Lip Cream, Matte, Port, Sherry

Aug 24 2013

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Foundation, Lips, Makeup, Skin, Tools

The One And Only

I’ve seen this tag a few times and thought I would give it a try. It actually wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be!

The Question: If you could only have one ______ what would it be? And, in a few words, why?

So here goes:

Primer – Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer SPF 15. The best primer I have ever used. Keeps oil away and it’s super light.

Base Product – Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra 24H. I wear 460 Suede W. Builds to full coverage without ever looking heavy. It lasts for several hours; even through sweat.

Concealer – NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer in Caramel. Another long-lasting product with a beautiful finish.

Powder – YSL Beauty Poudre sur Mesure in shade 3 amber.

Blush (cream or powder) – MAC Gingerly. It’s great for everyday wear and can be applied more intensely.

Bronzer – Guerlain Terracotta 4 Seasons Tailor-Made Bronzing Powder in Moyen-Brunettes. It’s a great matte bronzer and with 4 individual shades, it can double as eyeshadow as well.

Highlighter – Hourglass Ambient Lighting Powder in Radiant Light. Ready-made glow in a compact.

Make-Up Brush (single) – Real Techniques Blush Brush. This is my favorite brush to apply powders with.

Eyebrow Product – Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz in Soft Brown.

Eyeshadow (single) – MAC Smut. I love using this for smokey eyes.

Eyeliner – SEPHORA COLLECTION Long-Lasting 12HR Wear Eye Liner in Black. I would actually choose Inglot Gel Liner in 77 but I wouldn’t have a brush to apply it. The Sephora liner is a close second.

Mascara – MAC In Extreme Dimension Lash. Applying this mascara is almost like applying false lashes. It’s amazing.

Lipstick, Lip Gloss or Lip Stain – MAC Ample Pink Plushglass. My favorite nude.

Lip Liner – MAC Beet.

Lip Balm – EOS Lip Balm in Sweet Mint. It smells amazing and keeps my lips soft.

Nail Polish – Essie Muchi Muchi. It’s a beautiful sheer pastel pink.

I tag anyone who wants to give it a go!

Tagged 3 Amber, 460 Suede W, Ambient Lighting Powder, Ample Pink, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Caramel, Eos Lip Balm, Essie Muchi Muchi, Gingerly, Guerlain, Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer, In Extreme Dimension, Lancôme Teint Idole Ultra, MAC, MAC Beet, Moyen Brunettes, NARS Radiant Creamy Concealer, Radiant Light, Real Techniques, SEPHORA COLLECTION, Soft Brown, Sweet Mint, Terracotta, The One And Only Tag, YSL Beauty Poudre sur Mesure

Aug 23 2013

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Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte Pencil

The Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte Pencil is one of my favorite lip products. It’s quick, easy to use and full of pigment. It is described as a long-lasting, matte lip color. While I agree it’s long-lasting, it’s not really matte in my opinion. It’s very creamy when initially applied, and then dries to more of a velvet texture with a slight sheen. I think the texture helps keep lips more comfortable as opposed to other matte lip formulas which can be drying.

Shown here in the shade Tannin. It’s one of my favorite reds.

From Left: Corvina, Quince, Grapevine, Violet, Poppy, Tannin, Honey Berry

Tagged Bite Beauty, Corvina, Grapevine, High Pigment Matte Pencil, Honey Berry, Lips, Poppy, Quince, Tannin, Violet

Aug 17 2013

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Bite Beauty – VIB Rouge

Bite Beauty VIB Rouge is a beautiful bright red color. This particular shade is limited edition, designed especially for Sephora VIB Rouge members. The lipstick is highly pigmented, creamy, and rich, just as most Bite Beauty products tend to be.

Tagged Bite Beauty, VIB Rouge

Aug 17 2013

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Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream – Bordeaux And Sancerre

Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream is described as a cream-to-powder matte lip color that delivers an unprecedented 50 percent pigment dispersion. I just call it amazing. The colors are intense, the formula is like velvet, and it feels buttery soft on the lips. The formula is matte but not at all drying.

I love bold lip statements but I have pigmented lips. With that said, I have to seek out products with a high amount of pigment content to cover my lip’s natural color. There is a bit of a learning curve but it’s completely worth it. It takes a good thirty minutes to dry completely and the doe foot applicator takes some getting used to. I find it applies best with a brush, just make sure to rinse it out when done as it may stain the brush if left to dry.

Left: Bordeaux, Right: Sancerre

Tagged Bite Beauty, Bordeaux, Cashmere Lip Cream, Creamy, Liquid Lipstick, Matte, Non Drying, Pigment, Sancerre

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Category Archives: Lips

MAC Pleasure Bomb X CK One Color Wanted

Lipstick Queen Velvet Rope in Private Party

Make Up For Ever Aqua Lip Waterproof Lipliner

MAC Retro Matte

OCC Lip Tar – Anime, Pretty Boy, Queen

Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream – Sherry And Port

The One And Only

Bite Beauty High Pigment Matte Pencil

Bite Beauty – VIB Rouge

Bite Beauty Cashmere Lip Cream – Bordeaux And Sancerre