Black Radiance Artisan Color Baked Bronzer: Blackberry

 Price: 5

Longevity: 3

Pigmentation: 5

Packaging: 3

Total=16 out of 20

 Review:

This bronzer is heaven sent for those who love a deep contour. This is a very different color combination that I have never experienced before and I love it. It has grey, gold, purple mixture to it that makes it almost gothic looking on the cheeks. I think this color is perfect for contouring but can be a bit garish on the cheeks if worn as a blush. Use a light hand when applying, a little goes a long way but be careful it doesn't last long, so be prepared to reapply. Hey you get what you pay for. Not bad for a drugstore brand.  

Recommendations:

Tan to Deep Skintones

Pressed! Loreal Nail Color: Flashing Lilac

 Review

Pretty violet nail color with a serious pink undertone. Perfect for all skin tones and the spring and summer season.

M.A.C Silly Lipstick

 M.A.C recently brought back some of their favorites last month and their Silly matte lipstick was one of them. After viewing several swatches I decided to purchase. I am not dissapointed but also not surprised by the patchy and streaky application. Most of M.A.C's matte lipsticks apply this way. With the exceptions of the retro mattes. The color is pretty though. Suitable for fair to tan skin tones. Not suitable for dark to deep skin tones unless you are planning on a full face of makeup or toning it down with a plum lip liner. This is a serious bright retro pink lipstick. $16.00USD Limited Edition and no longer available.

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Collection: Jordana Matte Lipsticks

 Review

I have been swatching and reviewing these lipsticks for years. And they are still one of my favorites not only for the price $1.00 to $1.99USD but the quality. It's no secret that Lavender Lady is one of my favorites.  It is the perfect nude against my cocoa skin. I really like Poppy Pink and Plum Obsession. Eggplant is a more affordable lip color for those who want that dark lip without paying the high price. It is just as long lasting and pigmented, and looks great on fair to deep skin tones. Hot Kiss is a orange red and doesn't have the staying power of the others. Berry is a muted plum, which would look great on fair to medium skin tones. Fruity Punch is a matte hot pink perfect for spring and summer looks. Pink Passion is a true pink, sort of retro and would look great with a smokey eye. 

Pigmentation: 5

Longevity:4

Price: 5

Packaging: 3

Lavender Lady: Tan to Dark Skintones

Berry: Fair to Medium Skintones

Eggplant: Fair to Dark Skintones

Plum Passion: Fair to Dark Skintones

Fruity Punch: Fair to Tan Skintones

Pink Passion: Fair to Deep Skintones

Hot Kiss: Fair to Dark Skintones

Plum Obsession: Fair to Dark Skintones

Daiso Japan Beauty Haul

 Everything in store $1.50 or less, items sold on the DAISO JAPAN online store are sold in bulk. I like this shop because it has everything from household items to stationary. Even some beauty and makeup items as well. This time around I picked up some much needed essentials grapefruit makeup wipes, adhesive tape for press on nails, a nail scrubber, oil blotting paper, and pedicure toe separators. All items were $1.50 each.

The oil blotting paper is made from old traditional Japanese "Mino-Washi Paper". And contains natural ingredients that are gentle on sensitive skin.

Wet N Wild megalast Salon Nail Color: Warm Filter

This peachy warm coral color features a ManiCurve Pro Brush for more nail application coverage. It is the perfect fast drying spring/summer nail color. Two coats shown on stiletto press on nails for added drama. $2.99USD Walgreens.

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Beauty Treats: Matte Blush Palette

Review

This palette features 10 bright colored full sized blushes. These colors are beautiful, pigmented, and bold. There are some great neutrals and every skin tone can find at least two or three shades to work with. If you love matte blushes, this inexpensive Beauty Treats palette is for you. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality. The colors are blendable and buildable. I like that you can build the intensity of these blushes on the skin. $5.99USD

Pigmentation: 4

Longevity: 3

Packaging: 5

Price: 5

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Swatchout! Wet N Wild coloricon Eyeshadow Palette: California Roll

 Review

These are beautiful colors and all of them have okay pigmentation, with 3 frost shades and 3 matte shades, you can create many colorful spring looks with this palette. The red and green matte shades are my favorites out of the palette because of the uniqueness the colors bring, you would not be able to call this palette California Roll without the Wasabi green color which has some gold re-flecks in the formula. $2.99USD 

Pigmentation: 4

Packaging: 5

Longevity: 4

Price: 5

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Swatch Out! Santee Cosmetic's Pandora's Box Matte & Glitter Palette 03

 

 21 colors

13 matte eye shadows

8 glitter cream shadows

 I am not a fan of the glitter creams, but the bright colored matte shadow colors are fun. $2.99USD

 

 Pigmentation: 4

Packaging: 4

Price: 5

Longevity: 3

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Recommendations
1. Use a white or light eyeshadow base underneath to help colors pop. (You can use concealer as a substitute)
2. Use an eyeshadow brush not sponge applicator to apply.
3. Do not rub onto eyelid, pack onto the eyelid to build up color.
4. Do not put glitter directly onto eyelid if you have sensitive eyes, always apply a primer first. 

Ruby Kisses Ultra Matte Super Rich Lipstick: Dark Plum Scene & Blue Lagoon

 Review

I purchased both of these colors because they looked the most interesting to me and I was just plain curious. I can honestly say I love the feel and how these lipsticks look on the lips. The formula is awesome,creamy, matte, non drying. Dark Plum Scene is the perfect dark vampy fall color and very sexy. And Blue Lagoon is a fun color for spring and summer.  The coverage is amazing. 1 to 2 applications. Yes these are as ultra matte as a Beauty Supply $2.99USD lipstick can get. 

Pigmentation: 5

Packaging: 3

Price: 5

Longevity: 3

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Blue Lagoon

Jeffree Star Cosmetics Velour Liquid Lipstick: Redrum

 

 Review

I really like this lipsticks color and formula. It is easily to apply because of it's large applicator and the color dries quickly. Does not rub off or smudge. Not as bright a red as Lime Crime's Red Velvetine, but still pretty non the less. My favorite part is the packaging of course, the shipping was fast and everything was packed nicely. $18.00 USD +jeffreestar Buy It Here

Pigmentation: 5

Longevity: 3

Packaging: 5

Price and Shipping: 5

PINK FRIDAY: NYX, FOREVER 21, & NICKI MINAJ

 1. NYX butter LIPSTICK-Razzle

2. Nicki Minaj-Pink Friday Body Lotion

3. Milani Lipstick-Pink Love

4. Forever 21 Shea Butter Lip gloss-Pink Rose

5. H&M Lip gloss-You and Me

6. NK Nail Enamel-Pastel Pink

7. NYX Matte Lipstick-Audrey

8. NYX Color Lip Balm-Merci

9. Nabi Lipliner Pencil-Soft Pink

10. Absolute New York Maxi Satin Lip color-Peach Beach Fuchsia

11.NYX butter gloss-Strawberry Parfait 

NYX Butter Lipsticks: Big Cherry, Razzle, Lollies

Review

 These are suppose to be full coverage hydrating lipsticks. However I found them to be patchy runny and easy to rub off. In other words this review has already been compromised, but let me explain. These Butter lipsticks got rave reviews and I read as many of them as I could even looked at swatches. But for some reason I could not get these to work for me. My favorite out of the three is Razzle, it leaves a nice pink tint on the lips. I was hoping for more pigmentation and less formula, which is far from hydrating, and only dries my lips out more, so I have to wear a lip balm underneath. This could be because there are a lot of products put into making these lipsticks. $6.00USD

Big Cherry-bright blue red

Razzle-cool magenta pink

Lollies-pale peachy coral

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Lollies, Big Cherry, Razzle

Anastasia Beverly Hills Liquid Lipstick: Potion

 

 Anastasia Beverly Hills describes this product as a full-coverage matte lipstick in liquid form. The formula stays true to color, delivers intense payoff, and stays put for hours. Made in USA. Cruelty Free product.

 

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Review

I love this color and the formula. It did stay put 8 plus hours with eating and drinking, I only had to reapply at the corners and the inside of the lips afterwards. Did not fade or flake. Excellent coverage. This color is a deep purple, that would look vampy and amazing on all skin tones. Use makeup remover wipes to remove this product from the lips.

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