Love them! NYX Intense Butter Gloss: Spice Cake, Black Cherry Tart, Berry Strudel

 (left to right) Berry Strudel, Black Cherry Tart, & Spice Cake

 (left to right) Berry Strudel, Spice Cake, & Black Cherry Tart

 Black Cherry Tart

 Review

I love these lip glosses where have they been my whole life. Before I graduated to lipsticks I was a lip gloss fiend and collector. And it was always a journey to find drugstore lip glosses with intense pigment and longevity. These darlings have both. NYX I am impressed and astounded. These beat out the Mega Glosses hands down. And those were my original favorites.  These are a spin off of NYX Butter Glosses, which I also love, but have a more sheer application. They are buttery and leave your lips super duper soft. The packaging kind of similar to the NYX matte lip creams. They also have doe foot applicators as well. My only complaint is that the packaging is too small because I want more product of course. But you don't need to use much as these are opaque with one application. Spice Cake is my favorite out of the three reviewed and I plan on purchasing more colors in the future. So you can expect another review and more swatches. The price point is great at $6.00USD each. I give this product a 5 out of 5. Well done.

Where to Purchase

Ulta, Nordtroms Rack & NYXCosmetics.com

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(from left to right)

Spice Cake 

Black Cherry Tart

Berry Strudel

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(from left to right)

Spice Cake 

Black Cherry Tart

Berry Strudel

M.A.C Dita Von Teese X Brook Candy Lipsticks

 (left) Brooke Candy-Mind Control (right) Dita Von Teese-Von Teese

 

 Brooke Candy's lipstick (Mind Control) is an amplified finish and comes in a lipstick box with a unique design. However Dita Von Teese's lipstick is matte finish and comes in a specially designed lipstick box, has her signature engraved in the lipstick and glossy lipstick bullet with her signature.

 Dita Von Teese matte lipstick swatch on the lips.

 Review

Von Teese is a vivid tomato red matte and Mind Control is a bright cherry red amplified lipstick. Both lipsticks are very similar in color, with the exception of the finishes. Control is very watery and slippery on the lips. I am not a fan of wet looking lipsticks as they tend to wear off and transfer on everything. Von Teese even though a matte is not as shiny however it reminds me more of a satin finish, than a matte. Both are beautiful colors, but in terms of quality that is debatable. At the price point of $17.00 and $18.00 I would expect more, but M.A.C probably figures it's brand and name can make up for lackluster lipstick quality.  I give both of this lipsticks a 3 out of 5. I do like the packaging I do like the idea, however poorly executed. If you are a fan or both or either of these ladies, buy and support. But if you are looking for a quality red lipstick, save your coins. 

Recommedations:

M.A.C Red Lipstick

M.A.C Ruby Woo Lipstick

Lorac Perfectly Lit Luminizing Powder (Radiant) Discontinued!

 This oil-free, velvety powder brightens and evens, helping skin appear naturally radiant. This unique luminizing powder helps diminish the appearance of imperfections by optimizing the effect of light, for a youthful, luminous, glowing complexion.

 Review

I originally bought this with the intent of using it as a highlight for my cheekbones. If your using a liquidation this is excellent. However if you are a Bare minerals original foundation girl, this can come off ashy. If you have large pores steer clear. However pretty this powder appears to be. It may not work for you so please do your research and not just purchase this on a whim. It is quite pricey, although I got it half off on HauteLook. Intermediate to Professional makeup artist and enthusiast my know how to correctly apply this powder. But I do not recommend this for someone just dipping their feet into highlighting techniques. A good brush is key as this powder is fine and smooth. I love how it feels on the skin. It is long lasting, and I experienced no skin irritation. This particular shade has peachy undertones which come off ashy on my skin tone, but I think it maybe because I was using a powder foundation underneath. Skin prep is key. 

The powder comes in a sturdy mirrored compact with a thin application sponge. 

This powder is suitable for fair to tan skin tones.